SCALE TRAINS Rivet Counter HO Scale UP Fuel Tender 23C Owner’s Manual

: October 29, 2023
: SCALE TRAINS

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814, have been extensively modified since their Turbine Fuel Tender careers.
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SCALE TRAINS Rivet Counter HO Scale UP Fuel Tender 23C Owner’s Manual

In the 1960s, Union Pacific converted old steam tenders from the Challenger and FEF locomotive classes to store Bunker C Fuel Oil for the “Big Blow” Turbines, resulting in two distinctive different classes. The new fuel tenders could carry 23,000 (23C type) to 24,000 (24C type) gallons of fuel. The easiest way to spot the difference between the two classes are the rivets. The 23C Tenders were rebuilt with riveted seams while the 24Cs were rebuilt with welded seams. The 23C types were originally built as Union Pacific 800-class steam tenders. Two of these tenders, “Jim Adams” UPP #809 and “Joe Jordan” UPP

814, have been extensively modified since their Turbine Fuel Tender careers.

These changes include the removal of outer jacketing and insulation that were added when they were modified for GTEL tender service, removal of fuel oil heaters, and squaring-off of top corners to increase their water carrying capacity.
UPP 814 underwent rebuilding in July 2006, followed by UPP 809 in August 2008. The two tenders are frequently operated together and can be seen behind various locomotives, including UP FEF-3 #844, Challenger #3985, and Big Boy

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ROADNAME AND ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC SCALETRAINS

All new model
809 American flag printed on separate photo-etched metal placard
Roof equipment boxes and water plumbing details
Different weld seam locations and riveted end access\ plates for each tender
Commonwealth 3-axle trucks with rotating bearing caps
24,000-gallon capacity
Non-insulated
Intricate electrical and water plumbing
Brake beam
Handbrake housing with finely detailed wheel and chain
Underbody brake details and plumbing
Durable body-mounted metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
36” Machined metal wheels
Directional lighting
Truck chains available separately – requires 22” radius curve
Minimum radius 18”
Fully assembled
Color matched to Tru-Color paint colors
Printing and lettering legible under magnification
Accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread
Coupler cut levers
Trainline hoses
Intricate brake plumbing
Weighted to Industry standards
Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
Packaging safely stores model

Assembly

RIVET COUNTER HO SCALE UP LATE STEAM EXCURSION WATER TENDER SET PARTS

LIST

SXT80235 Instruction Sheet – Download for FREE from our Website
SXT80140 Body Assembly – UPP 809
SXT80236 Body Assembly – UPP 814
SXT80123 Tender Weight
SXT80137 Commonwealth Tender Truck with Electrical Pickup and
Rotating Bearing Caps
SXT80138 Tender Truck Wheelset for Rotating Bearing Cap Trucks
SXT80141 Tender Ladder Set
SXT80142 Tender Deck Detail Set
SXT80143 Tender Underbody Detail Set
SXT80144 End Beam Set
SXT80145 Stirrup Step Set
SXT80146 Multiple Unit / Trainline Hose Set
SXT80147 Tender Body Detail Set
SXT80148 Headlight Assembly
SXT80149 End Beam Detail Set
SXT80150 American Flag Placard Set – Unpainted
SXT80117 Tender Light Circuit Board, Rear
SXT80237 Tender Light, Front
SXT80118 Tender Bottom Cover Screw, Ringed Head, 1.6MM X 3.0MM
SXT80119 Weight Screw, Round Head, 2.0MM X 5.0MM
SXT80120 Truck Bolster Screw, Round Head, 1.6MM X 3.0MM
SXT80121 Coupler Screw, Flat Head, 2.0MM X 6.0MM
SXT80201 Type E Coupler, Die-Cast 2 Pair
SXT80202 Type E Coupler, Die-Cast 6 Pair
SXT80205 Coupler Centering Spring
SXT80206 Coupler Knuckle Spring

For a list of parts included in each parts set, see the exploded view.

ADDITIONAL PARTS AVAILABLE

SXT80111 Tender Truck Safety Chain Set

The installation of the truck safety chains requires modeling skills. In addition, the use of truck safety chains increases the minimum radius to 22 inches.

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