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.

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Project Loco 2 7.25" Specification

Dimensions:
  • Length : 812mm / 32”
  • Width : 407mm / 16”
  • Height: 600mm / 23.6”
  • Wheelbase : 400mm / 15.75”
Weight:
  • Weight (estimated) : 52kg/113lbs
Performance:
  • Speed: 8-10 mph / 14-17kph
Control system:
  • iDrive 180amp Digital Motor Speed controller inside cab
  • Remote control handset connected to loco by single cable and plug
  • Handset has speed, direction, Deadmans facility, horn and auxiliary switch for accessories
  • Internal control panel has speed limiting switch, freewheel switch and battery/diagnostics indicator.
Safety:
  • Handset has a dead man’s facility via a jack plug and socket.
  • Loco will stop if handset is unplugged or control lead is severed
Drive system:
  • Motor located under bonnet with chain drive to centre layshaft and from layshaft to both axles.
  • Chain drive sprockets are taper lock for both axles and layshaft.
  • Motor drive sprocket is located by M6 screw.
Electrical system:
  • 24volts. Main fuse 60 amp midi.
  • All power wiring pre-cut and terminated.
Construction:
  • Chassis: 3mm steel laser cut and cnc folded
  • Buffer beams: Laser cut 6mm steel
  • Wheels: CNC machined EN8 steel 143.3 mm dia.
  • Back to back : 7¼” gauge 173mm
  • Layshaft: 20mm steel runs in roller bearings
  • Suspension: Outboard springs and self aligning ball bearings
Body:
  • Laser cut 1.6mm folded steel panels with apertures for windows and louvers, additional parts for radiator frame and side panels. Stainless steel window frames, glazing and fasteners. Bolt together assembly.
Finish:
  • Chassis, chassis side cover plates and cab roof are powder coated in satin Black, buffer beams in Red and body panels can be finished to customer’s choice of colours from a range of powder coat finishes.
Kit components:
  • Chassis
  • Chassis cover plates
  • Cab and bonnet panels
  • Buffer beams
  • Brackets
  • Suspension units with self aligning bearings
  • Wheels
  • Axles
  • Taper lock sprockets
  • Chain
  • Motor-mounting bracket
  • DC motor
  • Motor-drive sprocket
  • Motor speed controller
  • Handset
  • Fuse holder and fuse
  • All wiring
  • Illustrated instructions
  • All fasteners
  • Decal set
  • Stainless steel window frames and glazing
  • All fasteners

E&OE. Phoenix Locomotives Ltd. We reserve the right to change this specification at any time as part of the ongoing programme of model development 01.01.2013

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