Alas, it has to be low voltage DC because of the track circuits, and the smaller motors fit nicely in the back to back of the wheelsets. I know some have used car or lorry alternators without the rectifier, but you have to get them with external rectifiers which are like hens teeth to get hold...
I'm looking into building a 7 1/4 gauge Diesel Electric Locomotive
I will be using 4x 1hp (or 1 1/3hp) 24vDC permanent magnet motors for the traction motors. What I am looking for is someway of generating 24vDC with a 100-150A max output. (Im using a 3cyl 16hp Diesel engine to drive a...
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I will be using 4x 1hp (or 1 1/3hp) 24vDC permanent magnet motors for the traction motors. What I am looking for is someway of generating 24vDC with a 200A max output. (Im using a 3cyl 16hp Diesel engine to drive a "generator"). Can anyone point me in...
Hi Everyone,
I'm looking into building a Miniature Diesel Electric Locomotive. (7 1/4 in Gauge) I'm struggling with trying to get my head round the idea of power generation... Thanks