Iron Horse Park |
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6407 ready for another hard days work pulling passengers on an interpretive journeys.
Characteristics of this Locomotive | |||
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Loco number or "name": | VIA 6407 "Blue" | ||
Locomotive Type: | Mainline Engine modeled on an actual engine operated by VIA Rail | ||
Scale: | 1/8 scale | Track gauge: | 7-1/2 inch |
Year acquired: | 2002 | Wheel Arrangement: | B-B (2 motors and 2 driving axles / truck) |
Tractive Force: | TBD pounds | Motors: | Four 550 Watts. Two per wheelset |
Weight: | TBD pounds | Power: | Five 6V deep cycle batteries in series. |
Length: | 84 inches, loco only | Wheel Diameter: | 6 inches |
Fueled by: | Electric, battery | Made by: | Built by members of Iron Horse park. |
Controler | 4QD 300 amp | Other: | |
Sound: | Sound card generates Bell, Whistle, Brakes. Engine start, and running | ||
Owner | Alberta Model Engineering Society | ||
Additional Information: This locomotive is most often used to power our 5 passenger car "Blue train" which is most often used af our dedicated Lioness Room Birthday Party train. It is also used when we need additional capacity on our mainline for regular passenger runs. |