5" Gauge Ruston 88DS

[Pete92]

Hello guys! I hope I'm allowed to post this on here. But its a little project I have been working on since last week. A 5" gauge Ruston and Hornsby 88Ds Locomotive.

I have a few original works drawings, and it all seems to be coming along quite nicely. The current project is working out the suspension system.

The locomotive will be powered by a 12v 150Watt motor. Here are a few pictures of the design progress so far.

Keep watching this space for more updates.

Cheers,

Pete

 

[Pete92]

A bit more work done this week on the Ruston. Mainly finalising the frame rails with holes and brackets galore. Also work on the suspension studs and axle boxes.

 

[Pete92]

Mainly been working on the location of the motor today. It seems best suited in the rear of the chassis. A few pictures showing the progress. The motor will be connected to the the nearest axle via a chain, then the 2 axles also connected by a chain. (Motor is in yellow)

I have also added a centre frame stretcher.