Operating Instruction manual for Williams 5602 Brass NYC 4-8-4 Niagara Steam Locomotive and Tender- 3-Rail

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The "I think I can" sound was only in the engines with the QSI sound system.  It is easy to tell if you have one of these systems by removing the tender shell and looking at the boards installed there.  The plain jane reverse is 1 board where the QSI system is multiple stacked.  My Niagara came with reverse unit only and no sounds.  This was the base model.

I would give the loco a thorough cleaning and then oil all of the axles with a drop or two of oil.  The put her on the track and watch her go.  These engines are ferocious pullers.  I routinely task them with pulling 12 or 14 MTH 18" cars around the layout.  Looks great too.

I did have one issue with mine.,  The compressors mounted on the front of the loco were mounted too low and interfered with the pilot truck.  A little filing and grinding took care of the problem.

Rolland

I just got my Niagara out of storage and brought it to the house.  Good runner overall.  Let me see if it has the instructions.  If not, they are the same as the other 8 or 9 Williams brass engines I have.

I have a couple of Williams loco's, Ill cheque later to see if they have instructions.       Adelaide       cTr....( Choose the Right )

Thank you Stephen Bloy. Yes please, I would appreciate a copy if its not too much trouble. This is my second Williams Crown Edition! I have a NYC E7 AA Diesel Loco that works really well. This didn't come with instructions either. This Niagara has been on the must list for a long time, the fact that I got one in mint condition is a blast. 

Thank you Jonathan, A copy of the instructions would be most appreciated. Mate, do the electronics differ from the diesel and steam models?

G'day Rolland, I believe I have the base model too. My Niagara comes with a reverse unit only and no sound it would seem! I've seen on YouTube some operators upgrade their Williams with the MTH sound boards. I'm quite happy to leave mine OEM. Thanks for the heads up on the compressors mounted on the front of the loco, mate. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for any issues. The cleaning and lubrication of all the axles with oil is a given. With the QSI sound system, I have enough locomotives with sound and crew talk. Sometimes depending on the the mood I'm in, I just enjoy hearing the wheels on the tracks and that is relaxing enough just to enjoy the model they way it was meant to be run! My grandsons love to hear the toots, whistles and chuffs sounds. And that's OK too. lol. Mate, thanks for the advise and feed back. It is much appreciated.

Cheers Al

Al   This is the GS-4 Instructions I have a two rail and a three rail, but these are the 3 Rail paper work. I would love to swop the GS-4 for a Penssy T-1 If any one is interested, remember Im in Australia.