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Instruction Manual
Climax
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Climax Electric
Prototype Information
In 1900 the El Dorado Lumber Company was formed to take over the American
River Land & Lumber Company! One of the first things El Dorado Lumber did
was to build the cable way across the American River in 1901, that connects
the Pino Grande mill with the facilities at Camino California. Lumber was
logged, and rough milled at the Pino Grande site before it was loaded on
lumber cars for the trip across the river, and onto Camino. For the next 6 years
the company prospered but the economic panic of 1907 forced its closure for
the next four years.
In 1911 the El Dorado Lumber Company was sold, and reorganized as the
Michigan - California Lumber Company in 1918.
Michigan California Lumber Company Climax number 4 was built in 1902. Its
weight was 67,000 lbs. Cylinders were 12 x 14 and had 31” drivers. The boiler
pressure was 160lbs.
This very powerful Climax was used to pull loads up the 7% grade from south
cable to the first summit until it was replaced in 1913! The engine was then
taken apart, and taken across on the cable, and was used for switching in the
camps, and also for the track laying crews in the woods. In the early 1930’s it
was retired however it was reconditioned and used again in the late 1930’s for
a short time. Both the Heisler and the Climax were cut up for scrap in 1942 for
the war effort!
The unlettered straight stack version that is offered of this Climax is a generic
version of the same size engine as it would have come stock from the Climax
factory!
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Lubrication
Lubricants: always use quality
lubricants!
Light oil such as Labelle #108 or Wahl
Clipper Oil. Heavy lubricant such as
Labelle #102 heavy gear oil or Labelle
grease.
Prepare the engine for lubrication by
placing the model gently on the work
surface. To protect the locomotive
finish, place the engine on a piece of
foam sheet or soft towel. The engine
should be placed on its side. Be
careful to keep the lubricant off of the
painted surfaces, as this can leave
a shiny appearance on the area it
touches.
Oil all external moving parts of the
engine, including wheel bearings, with
a high grade, lightweight machine oil
like 3-in-1. Be sure to oil all parts of
the drive train. A little oil is all that’s
necessary.
It is a good idea to wipe off all excess
light oil when you complete the
lubrication process.
THIS LUBRICATION SHOULD BE
REPEATED AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS
OF OPERATION!
After following the recommended
lubrication procedures, your “Climax”
is ready to provide many years of
enjoyment and reliable operation.
We recommend that you use a D.C.
power supply with a capacity of 2.5
amps or larger and 24 volts.
Always pick your model up by grasping
it under the frame on both ends. It is
a very heavy model so make sure that
you grasp it firmly.
General maintenance
Clean the exterior surfaces of your
locomotive with a clean, soft and lint
free cloth.
The following parts are packaged sep-
arately
- M2 hex head screws
- 3 mm hex head screw driver
- Whistle pull cord

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