USA Trains 44 tonner User manual

44 TONNER
DIESEL LOCO OTIVE
OWNERS ANUAL
USA TRAINS
P.O. BOX 100
ALDEN, A 02148
USA
KNUCKLE COUPLER INSTALLATION
This USA Trains locomotive is warranted for one year from the date of
purchase against defects in material or workmanship. We will repair or
replace (at our option) the defective part without charge for parts or
labor within one year of the original date of purchase provided the war-
ranty registration card has been received by USA Trains. This warranty
does not cover items that have been abused or damaged by careless
handling or improper operation such as a train derailment, modification
or repair by non-factory technicians. Parts that “wear out” due to exces-
sive use are also not covered under warranty. USA Trains reserves the right
to to determine “excessive use”. Transportation costs incurred by the cus-
tomer are not covered under this warranty.
This Diesel locomotive is built with pride by USA Trains and is covered by
a limited warranty. (See limited warranty terms). Please follow these
instructions carefully before sending your locomotive for service:
1. Return locomotive in its original blue/red box with the proper foam
inserts and then pack the original box in a proper shipping carton so it is
well protected in shipment. The package must be fully insured and pre-
paid. USA Trains is not responsible for damage or loss during shipment.
2. Include a note explaining the problem and servicing you need per-
formed. Be sure to include your name, street address, (NO P.O. BOXES
PLEASE) City, State, Country (if outside U.S.A) and zip code along with a
daytime phone number including area code. If the locomotive service is
not covered by warranty, a reasonable service fee will be charged. For
any locomotives to be returned outside the continental U.S.A., please
include $15.00 U.S. currency to cover return postage. Any locomotives
returned in the continental U.S.A. will be pre-paid by USA Trains.
3. Ship your item to: USA TRAINS
662 CROSS STREET
MALDEN, MA. 02148
SERVICING
LI ITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
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Remove Hook & Loop coupler.
Clip tab "A" from end of tongue
and file smooth.
Attach USA knuckle coupler "B"
with #4 screw (C) provided. A
B
C

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of this highly
detailed replica of a 44 Tonner Locomotive.
The engineering and design staff at USA Trains
has spent many hours reviewing original blueprints
and developing a locomotive that looks authentic
and will provide you with many hours of operating
enjoyment all at a reasonable price. Over 400
parts make up this model - the level of detail found
in brass locomotives costing thousands of dollars for a fraction of the cost.
This locomotive will enhance the appearance of any modelers railroad.
Please read the following instructions which will help you understand and
operate the numerous features of this locomotive.
Happy Railroading
USA TRAINS
The 44 Ton locomotives were produced between 1940 and 1955 and
were designed to be that weight to provide common carrier railroads with
the largest locomotive they could operate with one man.
GE built the largest number of 44-ton locomotives powered by a pair of
Caterpillar D-17000 B-8 engines, first rated at 150 h.p. each and later at 175
h.p., giving the locomotive a rating of 300 or 350 h.p.
HISTORY OF THE 44 TONNER LOCOMOTIVE
FEATURES
•Powerful dual-motored 8 wheel Power Trac drive train
•Dual operating smoke stacks “puff real smoke”
•Front & rear directional headlights
•Metal handrails
•Interior cab lighting
•Opening cab doors
•Detail cab interior with engineer and control panel with gauges
•Authentic detailing including diamond plate walkways, grating on steps,
sliding cab windows, grill work on top and side of body, and simulated
wood front steps
•Expert decoration reproducing authentic paint schemes of your favorite
railroad
ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PRICE
NO NO.
14 R22-164 TRUCK SIDEFRAME (2) (specify color) $6.95
15 R22-165 TRUCK MOUNTING BLOCK (1) 2.95
16 R22-166 AIR TANK (2) & TOOL BOX (1) (specify color) 4.95
17 R22-167 SLIDE SHOES & SPRINGS (4) 3.95
18 R22-168 SIDE HANDRAILS (4)
(specify color or undecorated) 12.95
19 R22-169 AIR HOSES (2) 2.95
20 R22-170 METAL WHEELS WITH GEARS (2) 8.95
21 R22-171 TRACTION WHEELS w/GEARS (2)
(for rubber tires) 8.95
22 R22-137 RUBBER TIRES (4) 3.95
R50001 USA TRAINS SMOKE FLUID 6.95
R50002 USA TRAINS CONDUCTIVE LUBRICANT 9.95
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Please use diagram above and circle the required part(s)
Fax copy with method of payment or mail with check made payable to
USA Trains, P.O. Box 100 Malden, MA 02148
Fax: [phone] No phone orders please
Include $5.00 for shipping and handling.
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Due to the high level of detail designed into the USA Trains 44 Tonner
Locomotive, some simple assembly is required.
(1) Coupler Lift Bar Assembly (2)
Insert 2 eye bolts onto each side of lift bar and insert all 4 eyebolts
into top of each end of frame as in diagram below.
(2) Air Hoses (2)
Insert air hose to left of coupler as shown in diagram below. (both
ends)
(3) Hand Rails - Sides (4) and Ends (2)
Insert side and end handrails into frame as shown in diagram below.
ASSE BLY
ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PRICE
NO NO
1 R22-151 LENS COVER (1) $1.95
2 R22-152 LIGHT BULB AND WIRE (Headlight) 3.50
3 R22-153 DIESEL HORN (1) 2.00
4 R22-154 SMO E UNIT (1) 14.95
5 R22-155 LIGHT BULB AND WIRE (Cab) 3.50
6 R22-156 FRONT/REAR HANDRAILS (2) (specify color) 10.95
7 R22-157 COUPLER LIFT BAR WITH 4 HOLDERS (1) 1.00
8 R22-158 END STEPS (specify color) (2) 1.95
9 R22-159 COUPLER MOUNTING BLOC & PIVOT (no coupler) 4.95
10 R22-160 COUPLER SPRING & MOUNTING PLATE 1.95
11 R22-161 TRUC SIDEFRAME SPRINGS (8) 1.95
12 R22-162 REPLACEMENT MOTOR TRUC (1) 24.95
13 R22-163 REPLACEMENT MOTOR ONLY (1) 14.95
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CAUTION! To prevent smoke generator burnout, never run the locomo-
tive without smoke fluid in the smoke generator. If no smoke is in the gen-
erator, switch smoke generation to the OFF position. For more info, see
smoke generator operation instructions.
S OKE GENERATOR
The locomotive contains two smoke units which produce”diesel
exhaust” through the two stacks on the top side of the cab body. The
smoke generators require the periodic addition of smoke fluid in order to
operate properly. When doing so make sure the switch marked “smoke”
under the locomotive (see control switch operation above) is in the OFF
position. Add 10-20 drops of USA Trains smoke fluid (USA Trains part
#R50001) into BOTH smoke stacks with eye dropper. Never overfill the
smoke generator and promptly wipe up any excess smoke fluid that may
have spilled onto any painted surfaces. Turn the smoke unit switch to the
ON position and begin operation. Smoke production will begin when the
fluid becomes heated. It may take longer to generate the smoke if the
unit is full. By following these directions the smoke generator will provide
hours of enjoyment and enhance the realistic operation of your 44 Tonner
locomotive.
CAUTION-NEVER RUN THE UNIT WITHOUT SMO E FLUID UNLESS THE SMO E
SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. THIS WILL PREVENT THE SMO E GENERATOR
FROM BURNING OUT!
NOTE: It is not uncommon for the front stack to smoke more than the rear
stack due to the draft created by movement of the locomotive.
POWER REQUIRE ENTS
The locomotive is designed to operate on direct current (DC) with out-
puts of 0-22 volts.
CONTROL SWITCHES
The locomotive contains four switches to operate the on/off motors,
on/off smoke generator, on/off lights and on/off sound. The control
switches are located on the underside of the locomotive, between the
front motor truck and the fuel tank. (see diagram below)
OPERATION
LUBRICATION
Your locomotive was lubricated at the factory and under normal oper-
ating conditions will not need to be lubricated during the first 50 hours of
operation. The locomotive has three lubrication points. (See diagram
below)
1. SIDEFRA E JOURNAL BOX: The axle ends fit into brass bushings which
bring power into the locomotive. These brass bushings should periodically
be cleaned out and lubricated with a small amount of USA Trains electri-
cally conductive lubricant (USA Trains Part #R50002). Use only our conduc-
tive lubricant to avoid loss of electrical contact which could cause your
locomotive to lose power or run erratically. The frequency of lubrication
depends on your operating conditions.
2. AXLE LUBRICATION: Two drops of oil should be placed on all four con-
tact points where the axle enters the gear box. An ultra light oil such as
Hob-E-Lube (#HL653) is recommended.
3. GEAR BOX LUBRICATION: Under normal operating conditions, the gear
box should not have to be lubricated. However, you may want to lubri-
cate the gears after each 100 hours of operation by removing the four
screws on the bottom of the gear box to expose the gears and applying
moly grease by Hob-E-Lube to the gears on the axle only. Do not apply
grease to any electrical contacts inside the gear box as you may hinder
the electrical contacts required for smooth operation.
WHEEL/SLIDE SHOES
The 44 Tonners are equipped with twelve electrical pickup points-six
per motor truck. Each of these must be cleaned periodically to ensure
proper electrical contact with the track which will ensure smooth
operation of your locomotive. Clean all four wheels and the bottom
surface of the slide shoes periodically to ensure good electrical con-
tact with the track. A good indication that you need to clean these
contacts is flickering lights, non-operation of the smoke unit, or a jerk-
ing motion of the locomotive.
AINTAINING AND SERVICING YOUR 44 TONNER
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GEAR BOX
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MOTOR
LIGHTS
SMOKE
SOUND
OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON ON ON ON