Oxford Rail 0-6-2T N7 Operation & Maintenance

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0-6-2T N7 l-ocomotive
Hints
&
Tips
Locomotive
willnot
run
It
youl locomotive does not rsspond properly to the power
controller or
runs
poody,
plaase
check the loliowing points:
1. Ensure
that the power controiler
is switched on and
thai
all
electrical cor[acis
are made
conectly
and are secure.
2.
l{ a
power connecting clip
or power irack is used,
please
en$we that lhe connection to the track
is
corecl.
3.
Ens.Jre
lhat
all
track sections are {itted together conectly
and that
al}
'fishplates' are
tightly fitting to
all other rails.
4. The
locomoiive
is
sitting with
all wheels on
the track.
5.
Check that the power controiler
is set to operate in one
direction
or the
other ard not
in the
centre 'OFF' position.
6. E.sure that all of ihe locomotivGs wheels and moving
parts
are
fre€ trom household du$t, fluff and dirt
accumulation. Any build up should be gently removed
using
a
pair
0{
fine lweezers.
Track Cleaning
During normal operating conditions, the track on ali
modd
railway
layoutB
accumulates dirt and dust on the running
surface
oi
the rails which can be translered
io the
locsmotive's
wheels and electrical pick ups-
Should a build up of dirt be allowed to accumulate,
A
can
cause a locomotive
to
lose traction and illtimateiy cause
power loss to the locomotivo's motor.
It is
therefore essential to keep the track and locomotives
wheels absolutely clean
to
ensure smooth running and
reliability by using
a
track cleaning rubber which can be
purchased from
any
good rnodel shop.
Locomotive body maintenance
Oxford Rail locomoiive bodies are spray
painted
overall
with
printed decais and
many separately
fitted comporents.
Do not use any solvent
type
ag€nts
to
clean
lhe locomotive's
body
or
to
remove any
marks or greasy stains,
as
ihis will
damage
the locomotive's body decoration.
The Iocomotive body can be kept clean
ii
needed by
gently
buffing using
a
dry, soft, lint {ree cloth.
Television Suppression
Orr'ford Rail
locomotives should not;ntertere with your
television or radio when in operation. Shoxld interlerence
occur, it
may be due
to the close proximiry of your
layout
to
receivers or ariels and their'downlines'. ln th;s case, the
layout will need
to
be moved
turtiler
away
to
rectify
thb issue,
Operatilon & Maintenance
lmportant Safety Notes
Please read
these operation and maintenance instructions
prior to operating
your locomotive.
Tiris lscomotive is not suitable lor children under
1
4 years. lt
conains
small part$ which can present
a
chocking hazard and
some components have
functiona| sharp poinls and
edges.
Pleaso handle
this product with
care.
This
locomotive
is
intended for indoor
use
only.
This locomotive must not be connected to any other device
other
than
a
rscognised model railway transformer.
Railway Controllers
.
Modern eleclronics included in our locomoliv€s may not be
compatible wiih certain older model railway controllers.
The 'Half Wave' switch on
any
conlroller {bui mainly {ound
on the H&M Clipper and Duette) should never lre used as
ihis will eventually cause the locomotive circuitry to overheal
and eveniually fail.
Due to
iheir
low cost circuitry, budget train set coniroll€rs
may cause excessive motor noise during operation.
We at Oxford Railalways recommend
a
good
quaiity, modem
train controller for satisfactory
use
of our locomotives.
Oesigned ln the UK by
Oxlord Diecast Ltd, pO
Box 62, $wansea SA1 4YA.
Designed
by
Wilson Worsdell, the
NER P3
class
would
later be reclassified under
the
LNER
to
J27" The J27 was a
modification of the earlier NEB P2 {LI{ER J26), the biggest
changes were
in
the depth of the firebox and shallower sloping grate.
1'15
engines
in
tctal
were built and over
their working carqers received many rnodifications.
The class were built to handle long distanbe freight and mineraltrains bui were soon
displ*ced once larger engines started
to be
built. The
design proved to
be
robust
and a very
capable workhorse, pulling
heavy coal trains, with the last J27 being
withdrawn
in
September 1967. Only one bxample survives of
a
once strong clase of
115 locomotives. Number 65894 was purphased by the North Eastern Locornotlve
Preservation Group.
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