Hornby 2-6-4T STANIER CLASS 4P Manual

Spare Parts and Service
Spare parts packs can be obtained from Hornby Service Dealers who are also able to offer a repair service.
IMPORTANT
• The protective 2-part polystyrene pack is designed to prevent damage during product removal. Remove the
bandsfound at either end of the pack. Lift off the upper half of the pack, exposing the locomotive for easy access.
The locomotive is fitted with brackets to prevent movement in transit. Unscrew half way, slide brackets across
and lift off. Re-tighten the screws.
• Thislocomotiveisnotsuitableforchildrenunder
3 years of age because of small parts which can present
a choking hazard. Some components have functional
sharp points and edges – handle with care.
• Thislocomotiveisintendedforindooruseonly.
•
The transformer is not a toy. It is a “Transformer for
Toys”. Before use, check that the transformer is the
correct voltage for your mains electricity supply. This
locomotive is only to be used with the recommended
transformer. The transformer should be examined
regularly for damage to the casing, plug pins and cables.
In the event of such damage, the set should not be
used until the transformer is replaced with a new
Hornby recommended unit. Never attempt to
open the transformer yourself.
• Thislocomotivemustnotbeconnectedtomore
than the recommended number of power supplies.
The output terminals of the transformer must not
be connected directly, or indirectly, to the output of
any other AC circuit derived from a transformer or
mains power supply.
• Beforecleaninganypart,disconnectthetransformer
from the mains electricity supply. Do not use liquid
for cleaning.
• Pleaseretainthesedetailsandtheaddressforfuture
reference.
12V
• Thislocomotiveismadetoexactingnescalestandardsandthereforenecessarilyincorporatessmall,delicate,
protruding parts – handle with care.
• Beforeusingthemodel,readthroughtheOperatingandMaintenanceInstructionsinthisleaet.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Pleaserecyclewherefacilitiesexist.CheckwithyourLocalAuthorityorretailerforrecyclingadvice.
2-6-4T STANIER CLASS 4P/4MT
LOCOMOTIVE
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
(DCC Fitted / DCC Ready)
HornbyHobbiesLimited,Westwood,Margate,KentCT94JX,UnitedKingdom
4-1272B  0508 PrintedinChina
General
Please read right through these instructions,
particularly the Safety Notes on page 4.
Hornby locomotives are precision built and, if treated
with care, will give many years of good service. This
Hornby locomotive is produced to super detail standard
and therefore incorporate delicate, protruding detail and
many small parts. Care should be taken to avoid
damage when handling the model especially the valve
gear, coupling rods and the small detail parts of the
locomotive body.
This locomotive should not be operated on track
curvesoflessthan438mmradius,whichisHornby
2nd radius track.
The five-pole electric motor of the locomotive is
designedtobeoperatedfromavariable12volts,
DC power supply only. This should be obtained by
usingasuitablePowerControlleroperatedfromthe
normal domestic mains electricity supply.
NEVERCONNECTALOCOMOTIVEDIRECTLYTO
THEMAINSELECTRICITYSUPPLY.
The locomotive will normally draw a current of between
·2and·4ampdependinguponthetrackcongurationand
whether or not gradients are included. There will
be a current surge on starting the locomotive.
Running Hints
If a locomotive ceases to respond normally to the
power controller, or runs badly, check that the
following are in order:
• Allelectricalconnectionsarecorrectlymadeand
thewallpowersocketisswitched“ON”.
• Thepowerconnectingclipiscorrectlyinsertedinto
a suitable section of track.
• Alltracksectionsarecorrectlyttedtogetherand
all fishplates (rail-joiners) are fitting tightly onto
adjoining metal rails.
• Alllocomotivewheelsarecorrectlypositionedon
the track rails.
• Thetenderdrawbarpinismakingcontactwiththe
contacts on the locomotive drawbar and the upper
contacts of the drawbar are making contact with
the drawbar pin plate of the tender (if applicable).
• Thedirectioncontrolswitchonthetraincontroller
is set to operate in one direction or the other, and
notinthecentral“OFF”position.
Routine Maintenance
Track Cleaning – In normal use, model railway layouts
will eventually accumulate a blackish deposit on the
running surfaces of the rails, and some of this will be
transferred onto the locomotive’s pick-up wheels.
The12voltDCsupplyiscollectedfromthetrack
through the wheels on one side of the locomotive and
returned through the wheels on the other side. If the
deposit is allowed to build up, it will have the following
adverse effects:
• Thedrivingwheelswillnotbeabletoachieve
maximum traction
• Therewillbeareductioninthepowerreachingthe
locomotive motor
It is therefore essential that the track and wheels are
kept clean. This can be done by wiping the surfaces
withaclean,non-uffycloth.Morestubborndeposits
can be removed by using the Hornby Track Cleaning
Rubber,referenceR8087,whichcanbeobtainedfrom
Hornby Service Dealers.
Motor – The locomotive is fitted with a sealed, long-
life,5-polemotorwhichrequiresnomaintenance.
After a considerable amount of use the motor may
requirereplacementandthisshouldbecarriedoutby
a Hornby Service Dealer.
Chassis – The locomotive chassis may, from time to
time,pickupuff,fabricbresandpethairswhichcan
becomeentangledinthegearsandaroundaxles.For
this reason, it is not advisable to run the locomotive on
track which is laid on a carpet. It is important to check
regularly and remove any such debris with the aid of
small tweezers.
Lubrication – Although the locomotive was lubricated
during manufacture, the lubricant can sometimes dry
out in storage. Lubrication should be carried out at
approximately6-monthlyintervals,orevery100hours
of running. Instructions for carrying out lubrication
proceduresaregiveninsection1onpage2.
Locomotive Bodywork – Locomotive and tender
bodies are overall spray painted and the rest of the
decoration is applied by a printed process, not transfers.
Safety Notes
14
Television Suppression
YourHornbylocomotiveincorporatesradioandtelevisioninterferencesuppressors.Shouldinterferencebe
experienced despite these precautions, it may be due to close proximity of the model railway layout to receivers,
aerials, or their “downlines”. In this case, move the layout further away from aerials and receivers.
It is most important that track and wheels be kept absolutely clean.
Brake Rods
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Apply one drop of oil to each of the valve gear
and connecting rod pivot points indicated in red
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Apply one drop of oil to each of the axle
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Accessories – These may vary depending on the model
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and vacpipes cannot be fitted if using the standard front and rear couplings.
To remove the locomotive body
If your locomotive is not pre-fitted with a Decoder, to locate the DCC Ready socket, remove chassis screw as
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Important: Please note that that the minimum radius
for this locomotive to negotiate if fitted with the drain
cocks and steps is 639mm/25".
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