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    Do-It-Yourself Small Scale Internal Combustion Locomotive
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    Here is our showplace of modelers who are helping to spotlight diesel prototype motive power in garden railroading.

    If you are developing, or have developed, a locomotive with a gas engine, send us photos and a short article. We will be happy to showcase your efforts here!

    United States

    Landon Michael Solomon - Diary of an Aristocraft ALCO FA-1 conversion to 'Live Diesel"

    Nitro-Electric Locomotives (N.E.L.L.) - Another possible entry into the "Live Diesel" market.

    Yokohama Live Steam Club

    Here are some pictures taken in June, 1996 at the Yokohama LiveSteam Club, Japan.

    This is a scratchbuilt EMD E-8 locomotive. This locomotive uses avery large gas engine (.45) to turn a basic can motor as a generator.

    This composite view reveals more construction detail.

    Details (from Left to Right)

    • Hand formed brass hood
    • Internal Volt-meter
    • Radio Control Receiver (On its side)
    • Control Panel with toggle switches
    • Generator (Under control panel)
    • Cooling Fan (mounted on access hood sitting above engine)
    • .45 Gas Engine (Car type)
    • Throttle servo
    • Receiver and Servo Batteries
    • Can Muffler and Lube trap

    United Kingdom

    David Watkins - 16mm foot scale gas-mechanical diesel locomotive. An alternative approach to gas power diesel locomotives. David's little diesel uses a pull-start and clutch for motive power.
     
     

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