The Project Loco Specification

Dimensions:

• Length overall: 800 mm
• Height rail to roof: 500 mm
• Width overall: 400 mm
• Wheelbase: From 300mm to 516 mm to suit customer's track

Weight

• 113lbs / 52kg (less batteries) (estimated)

Traction

• Electric: 24volts DC
• Motor: one permanent magnet motor 750w 1HP Bosch.
• Batteries: We recommend 2 off 12 volts 40 Ah semi-traction batteries
• Controller: Digital 130amp rating
• Power fuse: 50amp

Control

• 130 amp Digital controller
• 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.

Drive System

• Motor: 750W 24v DC Bosch.
• Primary drive: 2 stage chain drive to centre of loco and axles. Drive shaft 20mm diameter. Self aligning ball bearings on shafts.
• Final drive: Chain drive to each axle. All chains 3/8" (9mm) pitch. Drive ratio- motor to wheels 3.5 : 1.

Chassis

• Construction: Welded steel angle section - jig assembled. All holes pre-drilled and threaded.
• Wheels: 134mm diameter - CNC machined steel
• Axles: Axles - 20mm diameter. Outboard springs and self aligning ball bearings

Body

• Body structure: Fibreglass (GRP) moulding / Plywood cab
• Windows: Acrylic
• Lights: Headlight bezel and recess moulded into body (Builder can add a light if required)

Electrical system

• Voltage/fuses: 24volts. fuses (power and control)
• Power wiring: All power wiring pre-cut and terminated.

Safety

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

Kit - components

• Chassis assembled and welded, (ready for painting)
• Drive train assembled.
• Remote control unit fully assembled and tested
• Wiring fully terminated.
• Bonnet moulding and cab parts (Body moulding colour white)
• Approximately 20 hours assembly for loco (excluding painting)