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OWNER’S MANUAL: DHR NDM6 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
1:19 scale Radio controlled Model with synchronized diesel engine sound
& horn with re-gaugeable wheels for 45mm or 32mm gauge tracks.
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PLEASE READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MODEL
Caution!!
This model is an accurate replica of the original locomotive. It has sharp and movingparts. The
locomotive drive gears arebrass & stainless steel with sharp edges.
AT ANY TIME, OPERATORS MUST NOT COME IN CONTACTWITH THE MODEL WHILE IT IS
POWERED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL Paul Industrial Co. OR ANY OF ITS ASSOCIATES
BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN
REGARD TO ANY PLINE PRODUCT.
Items included:
1. NDM6 ModelLocomotive X 1 off (SerialNo.)
2. 2.4 GHz 6 Ch RC transmitter X 1off
3. M3 Allen wrench X 1 off
4. Decal SheetX 1 off
5. Owner’s Manual X 1 off
Required:
1. 12v 1.3Ah rechargeable Batterypack for Locomotive X 1 off
2. AA batteries for transmitter X 8 off
3. Suitable battery chargers for serials 1 & 2
Battery Pack Selection:
YourNDM6 locomotive & transmitter are not supplied with the Battery Packs due to International
Shipping & Security norms. We recommend any deep-cycle Battery pack withan output of 12v rated at
1.3Ah (or higher rating) for the locomotive and 8 off AA alkaline cells for the transmitter.
Connect your preferred batterypack to the terminal Connector leads inside the locomotive cab by
removing the cab roof.The roof issnap fitted and canbe removed bylifting itup straight.BE CAREFUL
TO CONNECT THE CORRECT POLARITY OFTHE BATTERY TERMINALS TO THE CONNECTOR STRIP.THE
WIRES ARE COLOURED RED FOR +VE & BLACK FOR –VE POLARITY. INCORRECT POLARITY CONNECTION
CAN DAMAGE THE CONTROLSYSTEM OF YOUR MODEL. The locomotive battery pack can be housed
inside the cab.
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Lubricating:
With a bitof care, your PLine NDM6 should give you many yearsof pleasureand reliableservice.
Lubrication is of prime importance for a model of this type with movingparts.Alwaysusequality
lubricants. This should not be a problem, for there are many modern lubricants available in hobby and
sport shops.Light oilsuch as Labelle #108 or Hoppe’sGun Oilwould be good enough forlubricating
most of the moving parts. For gears use a suitable gear grease such as Permatex Super Lube or another
hobby gearlubricant.
The spur gears driving each axle can be lubricated by applying grease on the gear teeth using a small
screw driver.
To access the many moving parts of this model it is best to carefully place iton its side on a soft towel or
foam sheet.A drop of light oilon everymovingpartis necessary,and therearen’tmanyon this
locomotive. Use oil that is a bit heavier to lubricate the axle bushings and pivot points of thePower
Bogies.Each Modelis provided with Oilerholeson theAxleboxesof each wheel. There are 4 Oiler holes
on eachLocomotive with theiropenings facing downwards towardsthe railtop.Use adrop of
Lubricating Oil to lubricate each Axle box. Be sure to lubricate all the wheel bearings,gear bearings etc.
that you can see. Do not over lubricate, for excess oilonly picks up unwanted dirt. Be careful to keep
lubrication off the painted surfaces as this causes shiny areas.
The main worm gear box islubricated in the factory and willnot needanyattention when you firstrun
your model. However, in time, you should make sure that the gears are willlubricated with suitablegear
grease.
Thorough Lubrication of the locomotive should be done every 5 hours of operation.
Operating the model:
Insert 8 off AA alkaline or similar batteries into the transmitter,and connect a suitable 12v battery pack
to the battery terminals of the locomotive (refer section for details).
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Cab controls(above)
Tx controls (above)
Nextswitch the transmitter ‘ON’.The model can nowbepowered ‘ON’by flipping themainpower 3-
way switch in the cab downwards. Always SWITCH ‘ON’the Tx first before POWERING ON the model.
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By moving the left hand joystick gradually upwards on the transmitter the locomotive will move
forward, while gaining speed, and moving the same joystick downwards would reverse the model and
increase speed. The model ideally should come to a stop when the same joystick is in the neutral or
centre position. This position can be adjustedusing thethrottletrim slider located alongside theleft
hand joystick on the transmitter.
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN THE MOTORS ON FULL THROTTLE IN THEFIRST 60 MINUTES OF RUNNING. Run
the model at halfthrottle in any onedirection for a few minutes, then stop, and then run itagainathalf
throttle for a few minutes more. Repeatthis procedure for about halfan hour until the model runs
smoothly in bothdirections. Once you have run your Model on half throttle in both directions on a test
track for at least about an hour, your model should be ready to run at Full throttle on the Outdoor
layout.
Sound:
When the model is powered on and not moving, you should hear the engine idling sound.As you speed
up ordown in either forward or reversedirections theengine sound willalso rev up ordown in a
synchronized fashion, and idle when the model comesto a standstill.
The righthand side joystick on the transmitter when moved upwards blows the model’s horn.
Lights:
The lights on the model can be operatedby flipping the smaller toggle switch in the ‘ON’ or in the
downward position. The lights are directional and on the traction motors. So when the model moves in
anydirection, thehead,markers lampsand fog lamp in that direction lightsup.
Altering wheel gauge:
YourNDM6 locomotive is fitted with gauge adjustable wheels to run on both 32mm & 45mm gauge
tracks. Before altering wheel gauge, make sure that the battery pack for the locomotive is disconnected
and removed from the model. Turn themodel upsidedown on a clean piece ofcloth,so thatyou have
access to the wheels. The wheels are locked in place using M3 grub screws.Use a suitable M3 Allen
wrench to loosen the M3 grub screwson the wheel hubs (at therear of thewheels). Slidethe wheels on
the axles to get the required gauge. Once the desired gauge has been attained, tighten the M3 grub
screws with the Allen wrench to the lock the wheels for the desired gauge. For reference the back to
back wheel distance for 45mm gauge is 40mm while that for 32mm gauge is 28mm.
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Wheel grub screw positions (above)
Maintenance:
Clean thebodyof the Model with a clean soft lintfree cotton cloth.To remove stubborn grease stains
fromthe painted surfaceusea detergent solution with a lint free cloth.With a little care your PLine
NDM6 Locomotive will give you years of trouble free running.
Decal attaching reference photos of prototype:
A decalsheethas been provided with the model for furtherdetailing themodel.Use the prototype
photosbelowto apply the decalsin the correctplaceson the model.
Side view with English “Indian Railways” markings
Similar markingsin Hindi on opposite side of cab.
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Front bufferbeam
Rear buffer beam
Cab rearview
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IMPORTANT!
Some parts may have loosened during shipment.Inspect your model prior to any
operation. Please contact PLine at info@pline.in for more assistance.
THANK YOU!
Marketed by: Paul Industrial Company
30A, Kasundia Road,
Howrah-711101,India.
Tel:+91-33-26407137
Fax: +91-33-26406248
URL:www.pline.in
Manufactured by: Model Engineering Company
47, Sankharitola Street,Calcutta-700014, India.
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