The chassis is now in place and most of the wiring is connected - power is from 2 AA batteries - There is a slide switch on each side - one for direction and the other for on/off - Another switch has been fitted underneath so that the motor can be disconnected allowing for the directional lights to be on during photo sessions without the tram moving - 10 November 2006
The chassis is now in place and most of the wiring is connected - power is from 2 AA batteries - There is a slide switch on each side - one for direction and the other for on/off - Another switch has been fitted underneath so that the motor can be disconnected allowing for the directional lights to be on during photo sessions without the tram moving - 10 November 2006
13 - Construction of Tram No. 3 - “VICTORIA” - from a Locolines' card tram kit
Rea Valley Light Railway @ fotopic.net
The interior is now complete - No steam engine in here ! - This tram is powered by diesel - The engine cover (which covers the I P Engineering budget chassis' motor) with access doors can be seen in the centre with the air intake off towards the top of picture - The control panels at each end include an illuminated dial - 8 November 2006Previous | NextThe bodywork is nearing completion with the exhaust stack fitted to the one end - Detailing to the side skirts and a roof plus couplings along with lights are still to be added - 14 November 2006

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