g-bits.co.uk 6-Coupled Diesel Chassis

Our 6-coupled diesel chassis is based on the sturdy Aristocraft unit from their C-16 steam locomotive, and provides a simple ready to run solution for builders of older outline non-bogie diesel and electric machinery. Overall wheelbase is 131.6mm (5.2 inches), with a driver diameter of 37.3mm (1.47 inches), and thanks to flangeless centre wheels, the unit will negotiate 5 foot diameter (approx 1500mm diameter) or 2.5 foot radius (approx 750mm radius) curves - LGB R2 or greater. This unit is available to 45mm gauge (Gauge 1 / G45) only.

The motor block is available in 4 different versions, with a choice of which centre axle is replaced by the cranks, and with and without bosses for connecting or driving rods. The photograph above shows Type1 (left), and Type4 (right). Whatever the options selected each unit costs £90 (inc.VAT).

Part Number

162-0110
162-0120
162-0130
162-0140

Description

Type 1 chassis - cranks at NON-MOTOR (lower) end, NO bosses for con rods
Type 2 chassis - cranks at NON-MOTOR (lower) end, WITH bosses for con rods
Type 3 chassis - cranks at MOTOR (higher) end, and NO bosses for con rods
Type 4 chassis - cranks at MOTOR (higher) end, WITH bosses for con rods

Product Datasheet (pdf format)

This is substantial chassis, weighing well over a kilo - P&P on a single unit is £6, buy two and we pick up the tab. All consignments are sent royal mail signed for / independant courier depending on weight.


g-bits.co.uk 4-Coupled Diesel Chassis



Based on a thoroughly re-engineered Aristocraft diesel motor block, this robust self contained unit is ideal for small diesels and County Donegal style railcars. It can also be used for inside cylinder steam locomotives where disc wheels are required and providea completely self contained ready to run solution for scratchbuilders. Wheelbase is 98mm (3.86 inches), and wheel diameter is 35mm (1.38 inches), and the power unit alone will negotiate 5 foot diameter (approx 1500mm diameter) or 2.5 foot radius (approx 750mm radius) curves - LGB R2 or greater. This unit is available to 45mm gauge (Gauge 1 / G45) only.

The complete power block costs £120 (inc. VAT) and is available with the coupling rods in black (main picture), red (lower picture), or grey.

Part Number

162-0200
162-0210
162-0220

Description

4-coupled chassis with black rods
4-coupled chassis with red rods
4-coupled chassis with grey rods

Product Datasheet (pdf format)

This Chassis weighs over half a kilo, so please add £4 P&P - unless you buy two, then P&P is free. All consignments are sent royal mail signed for / independant courier depending on weight.

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