Phoenix locos are UK based international distributors of high quality, affordable battery electric model locos,
rolling stock and loco bogies in 5 inch and 7.25 inch gauge that are ideal as club locos or in garden railways.

Class 52 Western 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
• Truck/bogie centres: 45.1 in / 1146 mm
• Truck/bogie wheelbase: 12.9 in / 328 mm
• Overall wheelbase: 58.1 in / 1475 mm

Weight:

• Weight (estimated): 40 kg

Performance:

• Speed: 9 mph / 14 kph (maximum)

Control system:

• iDrive 180amp 24 volt motor speed controller
• Location- Power controller inside locomotive
• Control panel remote from locomotive
• Connection to loco by single cable
• Rotary power control and toggle switches for horns and forward/reverse
• Dead-mans facility by wrist cord and jack plug

Drive system:

• Motors: 4 x 150W DC
• Drive: Single stage spur gear drive to outer axles

Chassis

• Construction: Welded steel with integral battery tray
• Steel thickness: 3mm
• Powder coated black

Bogies

• Construction: - Welded - 3mm thick centre frame assembly
• Axle/Motor suspended cradle, laser cut steel
• Wheels - 94mm diameter - CNC machined steel
• Axles - 12mm diameter CNC machined steel
• Side frames - Investment cast steel frame with springs

Valances

• CNC machined aluminium

Body

• Body structure - Fibreglass (GRP) moulding
• Windows - Acrylic
• Grilles - Polyurethane
• Interior - Moulded driving desks
• Seats and bulkheads - White metal controls kit
• Lost wax brass castings for body detailing
• Shed and works plates
• Deep etched and painted nameplates
• Etched nickel detailing kit

Electrical system

• Voltage/fuses - 24volts, 60 amp main fuse
• Disconnects - quick connects control panel to locomotive
• Wiring - Pre-formed and terminated wiring loom.

Kit – components

The following specification is for a standard powered Kit

• Grp bodyshell
• Chassis assembled, welded and black powder coated.
• Wiring loom assembled and fitted with motor controller, fuse and battery connections.
• All wiring pre-cut and fully terminated.
• Aluminium front and rear valances with clevis drawbar pin.
• Remote hand controller and associated leads.
• Bogies assembled and wired.
• Bogie detailing parts, investment cast steel side beams and brake detailing.
• Lost wax brass detailing kit comprising 8 sandbox covers, 4 headcode brackets, 1 steam heating valve, 4 lamp brackets, 4 cab steps (body-shell mount) 4 side beam steps, 4 windscreen wipers, 2 hydraulic drains, 4 door handles 8 T spring retainers.
• Etched nickel detailing for windscreen and side window frames roof vents and walkways.
• Roof fans (fans are wired to operate)
• All fasteners

Approximately 40-60 hours assembly for loco (excluding painting).

E&OE Phoenix Locomotives Ltd reserve the right to amend this specification at any time. 01.07.2013.