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
1
2
GEAR BOX
2
1
1
2
2
1
MOTOR
LIGHTS
SMOKE
SOUND
OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON ON ON ON
