Bachmann Williams ALCO PA-1 User Manual

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Bachmann Industries, Inc.
1400 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA
www.bachmanntrains.com
Customer Service Telephone 800-356-3910
ALCO PA-1 POWERED DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a Williams by Bachmann® locomotive. This locomotive has been manufactured to provide
years of use and enjoyment. Please follow the simple instructions below.
This locomotive has been greased and tested before leaving the factory. Before operating, please lightly lubricate the
points shown in the diagram below. Do not over-lubricate and take extra care to avoid getting lubricants on the wheel
surfaces or traction tires.
1. For the axles and coupler pivot points Marked A, we recommend that you lubricate with a small amount of light
oil such as Bachmann E-Z Lube® #99984 Light Gear Oil. Do not over-lubricate.
2. For areas that require electrical flow, such as roller pick-ups Marked B, please use Bachmann E-Z Lube®
#99981 Conductive Contact Lube. Never use any Teflon® based oil on these areas because this type oil has
insulating properties.
3. For the gears Marked C we recommend that you lubricate with a small amount of heavy gear oil such as
Bachmann E-Z Lube® #99983 Heavy Gear Oil. Do not over-lubricate.
OPERATION
After unpacking the locomotive, make sure that the uncoupling plunger is in the correct position with the pin inserted in
the knuckle (see figure 1). Failure to do so will allow the uncoupling plunger to contact the center rail and a direct short
will occur when power is applied to the track. We recommend using an AC hobby transformer with maximum voltage
output of 18 VAC, a pure or smooth sine wave output, and a wattage rating of at least 80 watts.
Throttle Control
The throttle control will allow you to operate your train at a wide range of speeds. Slowly turn the control knob until you
are familiar with the response of the locomotive that you are operating. Please note that our sound systems require 6 volts
or greater to operate correctly.

Bachmann Williams ALCO PA-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Bachmann
Model	Williams ALCO PA-1
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

ALCO PA-1 Powered Locomotive Lubrication

Axle and Coupler Pivot Points (A)

Apply light oil to axles and coupler pivot points.

Roller Pick-ups (B)

Use conductive lube for electrical contact areas.

Gears (C)

Apply heavy gear oil to gears.

ALCO PA-1 Powered Locomotive Operation

Throttle Control

Adjust speed by slowly turning the throttle knob.

Horn and Bell Operation

Operate horn/whistle by pressing transformer button, bell by holding button.

Direction Control

Sequence through FWD, REV, NEU by pressing direction button.

Uncoupling

Use magnetic track section or plunger for uncoupling.

ALCO PA-1 Powered Locomotive Periodic Maintenance

Disassembly Instructions

Remove body shell and trucks for servicing.

Lubrication Schedule

Lubricate every 10 hours; check gearbox every 25 hours.

Traction Tire Replacement

Replace worn traction tires following disassembly steps.

Light Bulb Replacement

Use a 12-volt bayonet style bulb, number 53.

ALCO PA-1 Dummy Locomotive Lubrication

Dummy Unit Axle and Coupler Lubrication

Apply light oil to dummy unit axles and coupler pivot points.

Dummy Unit Roller Pick-up Lubrication

Use conductive lube for dummy unit electrical contact areas.

ALCO PA-1 Dummy Locomotive Operation & Maintenance

Dummy Unit Uncoupling

Use magnetic track section or plunger for uncoupling.

Dummy Unit Disassembly

Remove body shell for bulb or upgrade kit installation.

Dummy Unit Lubrication Schedule

Lubricate every 10 hours of operation.

Dummy Unit Light Bulb Replacement

Use a 12-volt bayonet style bulb, number 53.

Power Upgrade Kit Installation

Convert dummy unit to powered unit with upgrade kit.