A West
5/7.25” GAUGE HUNSLET DH60C DIESEL SHUNTER
A West
5/7.25” GAUGE HUNSLET DH60C DIESEL SHUNTER
This model of a DH60C Hunslet diesel shunter fitted with adjustable wheel sets to allow it to run on either 7.25” or 5” gauge tracks. It was shown by A West at Doncaster in 2017. It is powered by a modified Honda PC50 moped engine with a scratch built 1:1 forward, neutral and 2:1 reverse gearbox.
The model has selectable direction head and stop/tail lights, working windscreen wipers to both main screens and opening cab doors. There is internal cab lighting, a horn and strip speed indicator. All 20 doors open.
It is started manually by socket and T-bar extension, without removing panels. Engine cooling is via a shrouded brushless fan and the on-board battery has a charging socket. Braking its to all wheels by a single modified bicycle disc brake.
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