Accucraft trains SP 2-10-2 F4/F5 User manual

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Instruction Manual
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
2-10-2 F4/F5
ELECTRIC

Instruction Manual SP 2-10-2 F4/F5
Prototype Information
The Southern Pacific 2-10-2’s were general purpose locomotives and were
used system wide. The stand out news story about this class of SP loco was
that in 1922 twenty 2-10-2’s were shipped from Baldwin in one train across the
country and that train was called the Prosperity Special.
The F-4 and F-5 class had 63 inch drivers, 29”x32” cylinders, weighted 397,900
lbs. and had a boiler pressure of 200 lbs.
F-4 #3680 is modeled byAccucraft as it appeared in 1953 after a shopping and
had a 16,000 gal semi Vanderbilt tender added.
F-5 #3765 is modeled as it looked in 1955 with a clam shell stack and semi
Vander built tender. The #3765 was one of the last 2-10-2’s to be shopped.
Both these engines represent the Zenith of the 2-10-2 class on the Southern
Pacific. The 2-10-2’s were very popular on the SP and could go places that the
bigger Cab Forwards could not. Many of the 2-10-2’s were based on the SP’s
Shasta Division and were used as the main power on the original main line to
Oregon from California over the Siskiyou mountains.
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GeneralinformationaboutSouthern
Pacific 2-10-2:
This accurately detailed model is con-
structed of brass and stainless steel.
Pittman gear head motors power all
10 drivers. The museum quality finish
and lettering represents this locomo-
tive as it would have looked in the mid
1950’s.
Your Accucraft 2-10-2 has a new style
power distribution board in the tender.
To gain access to the inside of the ten-
der all the 1.6 hex bolts will need to
be removed around the outside of the
semi Vanderbilt tank and also the rear
handrail 1.6 bolts, and carefully dis-
connect the front handrails down low
on the ladder.
Track power is routed through this
board to the motors. An aftermarket
sound system also gets its power from
this board. Please refer to the wiring
Diagram at the rear of this manual.
The lights on this locomotive are LEDs
rated at 6 volts.
Your locomotive and tender are elec-
trically connected via 12-prong plug at
the rear of the locomotive, under the
rear deck.
The plug takes the place of the usual
“wireless drawbar” that has tradition-
ally been found on metal locomotive
models. The drawbar on this model
is just what its name implies; a draw-
bar only. Power is routed from front to
back and vice versa via the 12-prong
plug.
Both locomotive and tender units have
carbon brush pickups on both rails, to
ensure reliable operation when using
track power.
Disassemblyonthislargeandcomplex
model is not recommended. However,
if absolutely necessary, the 1.6mm
hex bolts and nuts can be turned with
a nut driver sized for U.S. 00-90
Your 2-10-2 is designed to run on a
10ft, minimum radius curve track.
Please take care in lifting this large
and heavy model. It is recommended
that the locomotive be picked up by
grasping it under the frame on both
ends.
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Model Features:
This limited production model has
been handcrafted for Accucraft Trains
by BMMC, which is one of the most
respected makers of large scale brass
models. This museum quality model
features:
• Full cab interior details, with
operating cab windows.
• Detailed boiler with fittings,
domes, pipes and handrails
• Operating steel drive rods,
valve gear and cross heads
• Prototypical livery and letter
ing
• Steel helical gears in a die-
cast transfer box
• Pittman motor
Technical Specifications:
Scale/Gauge: 1:32, 45mm Gauge
Total Weight: 18 lbs
Length: 23 in.
Width: 4.5 in.
Height: 6.5 in.
Tender Information:
Length: 15 in.
Width: 4.25 in.
Height: 6 in.
Recommend Radius: 3M, 10ft.*
Power: Pittman GM94
Peak rated output torque 187 oz-in
Output shaft stall torque 911 ox-in
*Be sure to leave at least 3” clear-
ance (measured from the inner rail) to
allow for overhang.
Caution!
This model is an accurate replica of the original locomotive. It has sharp and
moving parts. The locomotive drive rods are stainless steel with sharp edges.
OPERATORS MUST NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH A MODEL THAT IS
BEING POWERED AT ANY TIME. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
ACCUCRAFT TRAINS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN REGARD TO ANY ACCUCRAFT
PRODUCT.
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SP 2-10-2 F4/F5 Electric Diagram
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Lubrication:
Please lubricate your Accucraft Model
before attempting to operate.
With a bit of care, your Accucraft
Model should give you many years
of pleasure and reliable service.
Lubricationisofprime importance ona
modelof thistypewithsomany moving
parts. Always use quality lubricants.
This should not be a problem, for there
are many modern lubricants available
in hobby and sport shops. Light oil
such as Labelle #108 or Hoppe’s Gun
Oil will do a good job on lubricating
most of the moving parts. For pistons
and slides, a heavier lubricant such as
Labelle #102 would suffice. For gears
use gear grease such as Permatex
Super Lube or another hobby gear
lubricant.
To access the many moving parts of
this model: Using a soft towel or foam
sheet, the model should be carefully
placed on its side. A drop of light oil
on every moving part is necessary;
there are many moving parts on this
locomotive. Be sure to lubricate all the
crank pins, crosshead slides, piston
rods, etc. that is visible to you. Make
sure you lubricate the locomotive and
tender axle’s journals as well.
Do not over lubricate, since excess oil
onlypicks upunwanteddirt. Becareful
to keep lubrication off the painted
surfaces to avoid having shiny areas.
Use a type of oil that is a bit heavier to
lubricate the axle bushings and pivot
points of the lead and trailing trucks.
The main gear box is lubricated in the
factory, and will not require any atten-
tion when you first run your model.
However, in time; you should make
sure that the gears are well lubricated
with some technical gear grease. The
gear box cover is held on with screws,
and removing it will allow you to
access all the gears and busings that
need lubrication. Take note of how the
cover comes off and replace it exactly
the way it was when you started.
Lubrication of the locomotive should
be done every 25 hours of operation.
After following the recommended
lubrication procedures, your Accucraft
2-10-2 is ready to provide many years
of reliable operation.
We recommend that you use a D.C.
power supply with a capacity of 2.5
amps or larger and 24 volts output.
Always pick your model up by grasp-
ing it under the frame on both ends. It
is a very heavy model so make sure
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Electrical Pickup
Your Accucraft model is powered by
the DC voltage off the track through
the engine and the tender. All driv-
ers are insulated on the both side of
the locomotive, and the electricity is
picked up with 12 pickup wheels.
Be sure to clean electrical pickup units
before each operation. Replacement
electrical pickup units can be ordered
from Accucraft Trains.
Lighting
This model features directional light-
ing.
Sound Installation (if not factory installed)
Several manufacturers have sound
systems that are acceptable for your
new 2-10-2 locomotive. Sound sys-
tem power connectors are available
for the power distruibution board in the
tender, and a generous speaker hole
will be found in the tender. Please
contact sound system manufacturers
for installation directions.
General Maintenance:
Clean the exterior surfaces of your
locomotive with a clean, soft and lint
free cloth. To remove stubborn soil
or greasy spots from the painted dur-
faces use alcohol on a soft, lint free
cloth.
Accucraft Trains locomotives are fine
scale brass models with small parts.
To provide maximum protection from
shipping damage, we carefully pack
the models in metal cases, We ship
via UPS with insruance coverage to
its full valve. Please contact UPS if
package is damaged.
Each locomotive is packed under
UPS guidelines for shipping. We do
not warrant any damage resulted from
re-packing by any party other than
Accucraft Trains.
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Please read following directions be-
fore unpacking your locomotive.
1. Remove foam around the locomo-
tive. Slide the inner box cover to the
side, and open the inside cardboard
box with a cutting knife.
2. Lift the metal case from the card-
board box.
3. The locomotive is firmly taped to a
½” wood board which is then fastened
to the metal case with 4 M6 bolts.
Bolts must be removed before lifting
the locomotive with wood board from
the metal case.
4. Place taped locomotive on a flat
surface. Carefully cut the tape along
the wood board side surface. Be sure
to cut both sides of the wood board.
Slowly lift the tape from the locomo-
tive. Be very careful with small parts.
Tape cannot be re-used to re-pack the
model. Use new packing tape if nec-
essary.