| Q 1: |
How can I get catalogues or purchase an OS locomotive
at reasonable price?
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| A: |
We would request you to contact distributors listed in this
web site. They will take a proper action for you. In nations
not listed on this web site, please contact directly to OS
using email address below. OS will take a proper action for
you. Loco-info@os-engines.co.jp
Retail prices listed on this web site are only reference for
you. They vary depending on a nation's taxes, transportation
cost, etc.
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| Q 2: |
Which do you recommend to use coal or liquefied propane/butane
gas for fuel?
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| A: |
We recommend you to use coal for all OS locomotives, since
you can get more enjoyments by handling miniature coal and
emitting smoke/steam same as real classical locomotives. But
if you don't like to emit smoke, you can use liquefied propane/butane
filled in a cylinder instead for all OS locomotives. For ROCKET,
however, cassette filled butane is most recommended due to
smallness of the locomotive.
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| Q 3: |
Can I purchase only locomotive parts ?
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| A: |
We have most parts of locomotives listed on OS catalogue.
Please order parts to concerned dealer/distributor or OS Engines
Co. after checking size and shape on OS catalogue.
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| Q 4: |
How many people can OS locomotives carry at the same time?
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| A: |
Listed below is rough data at flat course for your reference.
| Capable number of people to carry |
| Locomotive |
Weight |
Adults |
Children |
| MOUNTAIN |
93 lbs, 42 kgs |
about 40 |
about 50 |
| KOPPEL |
94 lbs, 43 kgs |
5 to 6 |
7 to 9 |
| PORTER |
18 lbs, 8 kgs |
3 to 4 |
4 to 6 |
| KRAUSS |
36 lbs, 16 kgs |
2 to 3 |
3 to 5 |
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| Q 5: |
How many days does an average person need to complete
an OS locomotiveKit?
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| A: |
Although the days vary depending on the products, an average
person can complete a kit in three to five weeks when he make
two hours on week days/Saturdays and 7 hours on Sundays.
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| Q 6: |
Do I need a special cutting machine to make the kit?
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| A: |
OS locomotive kits can be made by using only hand tools.
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| Q 7: |
How shall I do when I lost or broke a locomotive part?
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| A: |
We have most of parts on stock. So, you can purchase, or
replace when it belongs to a warraty
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| Q 8: |
Do we need an optional parts?
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| A: |
OS locomotive kits basically provides with enough required
functions to work. However, if you wish to add better functions
and better appearance, we recommend to separately purchase
an optional parts.
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If you have any other questions/inquiries, please
let us know through the following email address or Fax to OS
Engines Co. in Japan.
loco-info@os-engines.co.jp
Fax: 81-6-6704-2722 |
