simond
Western Thunderer
Herewith an RTR 58xx with Deltang R60/22, and a Turnigy 370mAh 3s (11.1V nominal) battery.
The battery I purchased is 60 x 30 x 10 mm, which is a bit too porky to fit in the smokebox, I will see if there’s something smaller available.
The receiver is tiny, approx 22 x 12mm and a couple of mm thick. It will handle 1.3A at 18v, though is recommended for voltages around 13V. I chose this arrangement as it allows me keep the drivetrain of the loco unchanged, which is important for my cunning plan.
it gives a reasonable turn of speed on Porth Dinllaen, certainly far more than the prototype would consider in a loco shed yard! Once this lockdown is relaxed, I will give it a run at John’s outdoor track, and we can see how useful, or not, it is, bearing in mind that the Dapol loco would have trouble with a rice pudding skin when going chimney first.
The transmitter works, not sure what else to say! It has adjustable inertia, and can control up to 12 locos, one at a time. There are also channels which could control sounds, couplers etc. It is possible to purchase receivers with speed control and servos (think boats & cars) which may also have rail applications.
Total outlay about £45 for a loco, and £70 for the controller, a LiPo charger is also required. Way cheaper than DCC, no track power or track cleaning, but no sound. Charging needs to be considered, and NiMH batteries offer a less Prima Donna option which might make in-loco charging simpler.
I know Giles Favell has done a lot with the Deltang receivers using lower voltages, this is cheaper, and a smaller install, but loses the ease of conversion of a collection of locos, which is a key aspect of this project.
more soon,
Simon
The battery I purchased is 60 x 30 x 10 mm, which is a bit too porky to fit in the smokebox, I will see if there’s something smaller available.
The receiver is tiny, approx 22 x 12mm and a couple of mm thick. It will handle 1.3A at 18v, though is recommended for voltages around 13V. I chose this arrangement as it allows me keep the drivetrain of the loco unchanged, which is important for my cunning plan.
it gives a reasonable turn of speed on Porth Dinllaen, certainly far more than the prototype would consider in a loco shed yard! Once this lockdown is relaxed, I will give it a run at John’s outdoor track, and we can see how useful, or not, it is, bearing in mind that the Dapol loco would have trouble with a rice pudding skin when going chimney first.
The transmitter works, not sure what else to say! It has adjustable inertia, and can control up to 12 locos, one at a time. There are also channels which could control sounds, couplers etc. It is possible to purchase receivers with speed control and servos (think boats & cars) which may also have rail applications.
Total outlay about £45 for a loco, and £70 for the controller, a LiPo charger is also required. Way cheaper than DCC, no track power or track cleaning, but no sound. Charging needs to be considered, and NiMH batteries offer a less Prima Donna option which might make in-loco charging simpler.
I know Giles Favell has done a lot with the Deltang receivers using lower voltages, this is cheaper, and a smaller install, but loses the ease of conversion of a collection of locos, which is a key aspect of this project.
more soon,
Simon