Class 50 Hoover Specification

General dimensions

• Length over buffers: 72.2 in / 1834 mm
• Height rail to roof: 13.9 in / 353 mm
• Width over body: 9.6 in / 243 mm

Weight

• 155lbs / 70 kg (estimated)

Performance

• Speed: 9 mph / 14 kph (maximum)

Traction system

• Battery Electric 24V DC
• Four motors each 150 watt permanent magnet.
• Digital 130amp state of the art controller with regenerative braking Control system
• Hand held controller connected to loco by single cable. Can be used right or left handed. The unit has dead-mans speed handle, direction and two tone horn controls plus battery condition indicator.

Chassis

• Construction: Welded steel with integral battery tray. Powder coated black

Bogies

• Welded - 3mm thick centre frame assembly
• Axle/Motor suspended cradle, laser cut steel
• CNC wheels and axles.
• Milled aluminium bogie side frames.

Body

• One piece composite GRP moulded body shell
• Acrylic windows with photo etched frames
• Grilles are separate polyurethane castings. Interior has moulded driving desks, seats and bulkheads with a white metal controls kit
• Lost wax brass castings for body detailing
• Deep etched and painted nameplates

Safety

• 50 amp main fuse. Auxiliary fuse for handset.
• Loco will stop if handset is disconnected. Loco will stop if handset lead is severed.