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.

The Hesketh Specification

General dimensions:

• Length over buffer beams: 822mm
• Width: 384mm
• Height: 670mm
• Weight (estimated): 55Kg

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, Deadman's facility, horn and auxiliary switch for accessories
• Internal control panel has speed limiting switch, freewheel switch and battery/diagnostics indicator

Safety:

• Handset has a Deadman'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

Electrical system:

• 24volts. Main fuse 60 amp midi
• All power wiring pre-cut and terminated.

Construction:

• Chassis: 6mm laser cut steel welded
• 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 2mm folded steel panels with apertures for windows additional parts for radiator frame. Welded assembly.

Finish:

• Chassis, and cab roof are powder coated in satin black, buffer beams in red or yellow and body panels can be finished to customer’s choice of colours from a range of powder coat finishes.

Kit - components:

• Chassis
• 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

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