Model 5" G Deltic Loco Chasis

Made:
1990-1996
manufacturer:
Roy Amsbury

Model Locomotive Power unit and Chassis, 'Baby Deltic', made by Roy Amsbury, about 1993. Working model of a 5 inch G Deltic cower unit chasis. Models the delta form opposed piston layout, though with only nine cylinders. The engine is coupled to a generator which powers two electric motor power bogies. Shown at the Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Centenary Exhibition 1998.

Plus various drawings, photographs and two books (on approval).

Details

Category:
Railway Models
Object Number:
1996-7194
Materials:
steel (metal), wood (unidentified), glass and copper (alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 440 mm x 270 mm x 1850 mm,
model: 340 mm x 220 mm x 1320 mm,
type:
model locomotive, baby deltic
credit:
Forster, J