5 inch gauge Class 52 Western battery electric

A scratch-built Class 52 Western battery-electric, the work of an experienced model engineer with several steam, steam outline and battery electric locomotives to his credit.

This one was designed and built to be easily dismantled into two sections, each small enough to transport in his car - the chassis bolts together in the middle, the body was made in two halves.

Down below the bogies each carry three M6812 120 watt motors, powered by a pair of 12 volt batteries. The hand controller has speed control, horn and a fitting for a speedometer unit - supplied with the locomotive but currently not connected - direction is selected by a switch on the locomotive.

The locomotive is fitted with a sound card, although the realism of its output leaves something to be desired. There are lights at either end - some light, some don't although all appear to be wired up.