I assembled Accucraft Ruby several years ago. Now I air operated , it went but not so smoothly. I understand something wrong with position or setting valve rods and main rods. But I missed assembly manual. Is there anyone who has it? I believe when I assembled I got the manual through web site. This time I carefully loked for it on Accucraft site, but I could’nt. I also asked Accucraft how I can get it, but no response. Anyone can help me?
Model Train Enthusiasist in Japan[bow]
Here’s a link to some additional resources on timing the valves on the Ruby, which will go FAR beyond what the Accucraft manual will tell you. I can personally vouch for the techniques described, as I’ve done three Rubys using them. All run very smoothly in both directions.
http://www.SantaCruzLumberCo.com/MLS_PDFs/InsideAdmissionAndAirTuningARuby.pdf
This information was culled from posts on the live steam forum at http://www.mylargescale.com. You’d be well served to head over there and read more.
Later,
K
Thank you so much, cokesoven and kstrong. Cokes’ recommendation is instruction manual ( for operation , not assembly manual) I have seen it already. First 4 sheets from Santacruz site recomended by kstrong, I see it first time. ( By the way , this Santacruz is the place near to San Jose Ca. I was living there(SJ) till 3 years ago and visited the narrow gauge at this Santacruz.) Although I studied similar materials by Hottmann, this will be a great help for me. I am in Japan now, but tomorrow I will visit NY and Chicago, next day. If I have a spare time there, I will drop in several famous model train shops, there. And when I come back to Japan, I will restart my Ruby job. Thank you, again. [:)]
Oh , I forget one thing. Why no response from Accucraft? Sept. 4 is holiday in USA? I am not sure but it might be yes , I can not recall the reason. That means from Sept 1st to 4th in US is holiday season? Happy Holidays! [zzz]
To cokeoven and kstrong,
Finally , my Ruby runs so smoothly. Thanks, folks!
[:)]
Cool! Glad to hear.
Later,
K