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The LNER/BR Class Y6 locomotives were built by the GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY between 1883 and 1897. They were very light 0-4-0 steam engines but with all the moving parts covered to enable them to work on public roads on the WISBECH AND UPWELL TRAMWAY and the Great Eastern’s Docks and Harbours. They were later supplemented by the more powerful but similar looking class J70 0-6-0 locos which were the inspiration for the Rev W Awdry’s TOBY THE TRAM ENGINE. |
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The model takes advantage of the prototype’s enclosed body and side skirts to enable a “steam” loco to be built simply and economically. It utilises a BATTERY ELECTRIC chassis with electronic controls which conserve battery power. A screw type handbrake is mounted along with the forward / reverse switch and power control knob to simulate the controls of a steam loco cab. The body is scored to represent the boarding of the prototype. The chassis is constructed from welded steel angle with safety derailing bars behind the cow catcher. The electric motors drives both axles by roller chains. It can be seen from the dimensions below that the loco is light enough to be carried by one person and transported in the back of a small estate or hatchback car. Despite its small size it is sufficiently powerful to haul several adults or many children for several hours on one battery charge. Haulage capacity and battery life are reduced by steep gradients.
Some drawings are available for anyone to build the loco from scratch.
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DIMENSIONS:
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| LENGTH 800mm (31.5”), WIDTH 310mm (12.25”) HEIGHT 500mm (19.5”) |
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| SCALE 11/2” to 1’ = 1/8th. |
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| WHEEL BASE 250mm (10”), |
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| WEIGHT (less battery) 34kg (75lb) |
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| BATTERY 12v DC (75/85ah leisure battery recommended) |
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| PDR-52 |
Some drawings and information to build a battery electric LNER Y6 Locomotive |
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