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.

DB V200 Specification

Dimensions

Overall Length : 1656 mm

Weight

Weight (estimated): 70 kg.

Traction

Battery/Electric - 24volts DC with four 150 watt 24V motors (batteries are not supplied with a kit).

Control

180 amp digital motor speed controller.

Hand held control unit connected to loco by single cable. The unit has rotary power control, switches for forward and reverse, horns and an auxiliary switch for accessories, such as lights or sound. There is a Deadmans facility on the handset, which can be adapted to suit a variety of input devices. The internal control panel has an LED display for battery status and on-board diagnostics as well as a speed limiter switch and freewheel facility.

Mechanical

Welded 3mm steel chassis has integral battery tray and is powder coated in black. Bogies 3mm laser cut steel with integral suspension. CNC axles and wheels. Bogie detailing is laser cut steel plate with lost wax cast brass and investment cast steel detailing parts. Bogies are supplied built, tested and wired with initial protective black paint.

Body

Body is a one-piece composite (GRP) moulding. The front and rear under chassis aprons are separate GRP components.

Detailing

8 sq feet of etched nickel detailing featuring:-

Grilles
Steps
Plate-work
Chequer plate
Switches
Switch plates
Fan covers
Vents
Windscreen frames
Side window frames
Grille frames
Brake detailing
Deutches Bundesbahn lettering for loco sides and many more detailing features.

Internal detailing in polyurethane. Also features:-

2 bulkheads
2 driving desks
drivers seats
second man seats
fire extinguishers (6)
even the screen de-misters are included in the kit

Safety

60 amp main fuse
Auxiliary fuses for handset and accessories (when fitted)
Deadmans facility on handset
Loco will stop if handset is disconnected or lead is severed

Kit components

NB. Kits will vary depending on specification ordered. The following specification is for a standard powered kit. A complete list of all kit components is available upon request.

Chassis assembled, welded and black powder coated. Wiring loom assembled and fitted with 130 amp Digital motor speed controller, fuses and battery connectors fitted
One-piece GRP. Body-shell, with additional GRP mouldings for front valances and internal engine room detailing
Polyurethane mouldings for engine detailing, grilles, vents etc
8.2 sq feet of chemically milled, (photo-etched nickel detailing) parts
Acrylic window material
Lost wax brass detailing parts for driving desk, fire extinguishers, external and internal features
Remote hand controller with rotary power control and switches for direction and optional accessories
Bogies assembled and wired
Bogie detailing parts, cast side beams and brake detailing
Build manual
Manual is available in Large print version on request
All fasteners