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Re: O14 locomotives

 

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Hi David,
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You are correct with what you have written. I thought I mentioned this in an earlier posting, however a compromise with the Bull Ant was the removal of most of the cab detail, including the motor, driver’s seat and firewall / driving controls. The Bull Ant motor is considerably bigger than the original motor supplied with the kit. My driver sits on the Bull Ant motor, and this obscures the view into the cab, so I don’t think it is that noticeable that the cab interior has been removed.
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On the Loepold Haller website, I tried to zoom the pictures to see how the mechanisms worked, and then the pictures lost clarity. I wasn’t sure what gauge these mechanisms are (16.5 mm?) however I suspect they have very small motors. With a tram, the motor only has to power one (very light) carriage, so motor power is not that important.
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Best regards
Bruce
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Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 5:36 AM
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Subject: [O14] Re: O14 locomotives
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Hello again Bruce,
I have looked on the Holywood foundry site. I have seen these Bull Ant units at a show and was impressed but ,looking at the basic4-wheel bogie, I can't see how you would fit this over a KB Ruston chassis as the flywheel or motor would take up the full length of the engine comaprtment and the cab. You have obviously achieved this so am I missing something?. Also I have looked at the Loepold Haller website. They have a good reputation for tram bogies. One in particular for a so-called old-timer tram would appear suitable. Has anyone used these and,if so, can they be regauged to14mm?
David
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