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UNION PACIFIC FEF-CLASS 4-8-4 LOCOMOTIVE
1 Thank you for purchase of this Genesis FEF steam locomotive. Every effort has been made to make it an accurate replica, specific to a particular engine and its time in history. Additionally, we’ve tried to make sure the engineering of its mechanism and electronics is the best yet from Genesis. We hope all this hard work brings you hours of pleasure, whether running it on your layout or examining its every detail. Sincerely, The Genesis Team CONTENTS History of the FEF-Class 4-8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 From the start, the FEF-2’s and 3’s suffered from smoke drifting down around the cab. To cure this, beginning in 1945 the road began installing sheet-metal smoke “wings” to those two classes; eventually the FEF-1’s also got the wings. In 1946, the threat of a coal strike prompted the UP to convert its 4-8-4’s to oil fuel.
3 THE FEF-CLASS 4-8-4 Photo Courtesy of George Speir Tender The tender is a work of art onto itself. It accurately captures the massiveness of the 14-wheel “centipede” design while housing the DCC board, sound chip and two speakers. It also provides electrical pickup. All photos are pre-production samples.
SOUND, DC OR DCC CONTROL SYSTEMS The installation of sound in a locomotive adds a new dimension to operation. Sound makes a technically perfect static model come alive and enhances the experience of operation. You will find that you will no longer ‘run’ the engine but, rather, operate it in the context of your layout. Whether you are using conventional DC control or a DCC system, the incorporation of advanced electronic technology will provide the ultimate railroading experience.
5 OPERATING THE FEF-CLASS 4-8-4 LOCOMOTIVE All photos are pre-production samples. Your new GenesisTM FEF Locomotive comes factory equipped with a state-of-the-art Dual Function decoder. This means your locomotive will run on any NMRA compatible DCC system or on any regular DC Train Control (HO power pack). CAUTION: Do not run your new GenesisTM FEF Locomotive with power packs intended for “G” scale, [Do not exceed 18 V DC], as you may damage the locomotive circuitry.
6 DC OPERATION - ANALOG MODE To set up your Hand Held Controller and operate your locomotive with a DC power pack, follow these easy directions: Step 1: Install the battery in the transmitter. Step 2: Connect the wires from your DC power pack's "variable track terminals" to your track. Step 3: Place the locomotive on the track making sure all wheels are aligned correctly to avoid short circuits, which can possibly damage your locomotive circuitry and power pack.
7 OPERATING THE FEF-CLASS 4-8-4 LOCOMOTIVE (CONTINUED) Note - when programming the chuff rate and chuff starting point, it is recommended that after each press of the buttons, leave the program mode and run the locomotive. If the chuff starting point or chuff rate is still not up to your liking, re-enter the Program Mode and try the next setting. It takes some experimentation on part of the user, to get these rates as close as possible.
8 ANALOG USE: Locomotive does not make sounds or does not respond when power is applied to track. Check that power pack is plugged in, and that wires to track are connected properly. Turn throttle to zero position, turn the power pack´s power switch to off, wait a few seconds, then try again as in the analog operation section of the instructions. Sounds do not activate with transmitter all the time. Check battery level, change if needed.
9 FEATURES Dual Stack Can be fitted with two optional working smoke units. Headlights Controllable in both DC and DCC modes Lead Truck Turned metal wheels with RP25 flanges All photos are pre-production samples.
10 Volume Control Located under center hatch on top of tender. Firebox Appropriately detailed for either coal or oil-fired versions Tender Outfitted for coal or oil per the specific locomotive modeled Tender Lead Truck Turned metal wheels with RP25 flanges; replicates GSC design “Centipede” Tender Chassis Turned metal wheels with RP25 flanges. Unique design allows lateral play for accommodating curves and turnouts. www.athearn.
11 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE All photos are pre-production samples. LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GENESIS FEF 4-8-4 The GenesisTM FEF Locomotive has been carefully engineered to provide years of trouble free operation. However, as with all things mechanical, a small amount of care and maintenance is required to insure the flawless operation of this fine model. Following these simple procedures will give you years of trouble-free enjoyment.
12 SMOKE UNIT INSTALLATION The GenesisTM FEF locomotive is designed to accept Seuthe #9 or #10 smoke generator units. These are not provided with the locomotive. If you decide to install a smoke unit, carefully follow the instructions provided by the smoke unit manufacturer. GenesisTM does not warranty any defects in these smoke units or damage that may occur to the locomotive through their installation and use.
13 CHARTS FEF CV CHART (CONTINUED) FEF CV CHART CV Register Description Range Default CV1 R2 Start voltage 0-32 0 CV57 8 CV59 --- CV61 32 CV63 CV2 CV3 CV4 CV5 --CV29 CV7 CV8 CV17 CV18 CV19 CV21 R1 R3 R4 CV51 CV52 CV53 CV54 CV55 CV56 Acceleration Deceleration --- Top voltage R5 Basic Configuration R6 R7 R8 Page number Manufacturer version number Manufacturer ID 3 8 CV58 0-32 32 CV60 --- 2 CV62 143 CV64 3 CV106 0 CV113 1-127 0-32 0-32 --- --- --- --- Long addre
FEF 2 & 3 TENDER PARTS LIST 14 *59 opt *57 opt *1 opt *62 opt *60 opt *63 opt *61 opt 2 *58 opt *69 opt 3 *68 opt *64 opt *65 opt 4 5 8 9 6 11 *12 opt *66 opt 13 *67 opt 10 7 14 *71 opt 16 19 *23 opt 24 22 21 20 *70 opt 25 29 31 28 26 27 30 32 33 34 38 39 40 35 36 37 41 42 43 44 45 18 17 15 NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 WOOD DECK TENDER TOP HANDRAIL HANDRAIL #3 TENDER LIGHT GLASS (TOP) T
15 FEF 2 EXPLODED VIEW *216 opt 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 *215 opt 13 *213 opt *214 opt 14 *212 opt 15 217 16 24 17 21 18 19 25 26 22 23 20 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 *211 opt 70 41 43 42 44 45 46 47 NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DROP STEP SUPPORT DROP STEP CABIN HANDRAIL LH CAB DOOR CAB DOOR GLASS (RIGHT) CAB DOOR GLASS (LEFT) CABIN (END FIN ONLY) ANTENNA ROOF HATCH CABIN TOP HANDRAIL WIRE FOR CABIN TOP HANDRAIL SLIDING WINDOW GLA
FEF 2 PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37* 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55* 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 WHISTLE #2 MIDDLE SAND DOME SMALL HANDRAIL ON MIDDLE SAND DOME BOILER TOP PART #1 PIPING (B-2) PIPING (B-1) SMALL HANDRAIL SAFETY VALVE ASH PANS (1-LEFT) PIPING #7 BODY HANDRAIL (FEF-2) L WIRE FOR LONG HANDRAIL L (2SER) BOILER TOP PART #4 (FEF-3) SCREW SAFETY VALVE SUPPORT SINGLE SMOKE STACK BOILER TOP NUMBER BOARD GLASS PCB #1 NUMB
17 FEF 3 EXPLODED VIEW *224 opt *225 opt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 *204 opt *203 opt 14 15 208 16 24 17 21 18 19 25 26 22 23 20 27 *226 opt 29 223 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 70 41 43 44 42 45 49 46 47 48 NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DROP STEP SUPPORT DROP STEP CABIN HANDRAIL LH CAB DOOR CAB DOOR GLASS (RIGHT) CAB DOOR GLASS (LEFT) CABIN (END FIN ONLY) ANTENNA ROOF HATCH CABIN TOP HANDRAIL WIRE FOR CABIN TOP HANDRAIL SLIDING WINDOW
FEF 3 PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 MIDDLE SAND DOME SMALL HANDRAIL ON MIDDLE SAND DOME BOILER TOP PART #1 PIPING (B-2) PIPING (B-1) SMALL HANDRAIL SAFETY VALVE WHISTLE #1 PIPING (A-L) BODY HANDRAIL (FEF-2) L WIRE FOR LONG HANDRAIL L(2SER) BOILER TOP PART #4 (FEF-3) SCREW SAFETY VALVE SUPPORT DOUBLE SMOKE STACK BOILER TOP NUMBER BOARD GLASS PCB #1 NUMBER BOARD
