West Side Flume & Lumber Company #003 1:20.3 Heisler 2-Truck Logging Steam Locomotive DCC & Sound
Cena 78 993,00 Kč s 21% DPH
Lokomotiva na svoz dřeva modelové železnice v měřítku 1:20.3 pro železniční modeláře v modelářské kvalitě - Accucraft Models West Side Flume & Lumber Company #003 1:20.3 Heisler 2-Truck Logging Steam Locomotive DCC & Sound.
The prototype was built in 1899 as the Thomas S. Bullock for the West Side Flume & Lumber Company. It served as a mainline and logging engine on both the WSF&L and Hetch Hetchy & Yosemite Valley railroad. The #3 was converted to standard gauge in 1947. In 1962, the locomotive was sold to the Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad in Felton, California as their #2 and converted back to 3-foot gauge. The Heisler is still in operation today! The model features a butane fired boiler, safety valve, pressure gauge, water level gauge, adjustable lubricator and hand water pump.
Specifications:
Scale / Gauge: 1:20.3 / 45 mm.
Construction: Brass, Copper & Stainless Steel.
Mini. Radius: 4 ft. (1.2m.).
Length: 19 in. (482.6 mm).
Width: 5.8 in. (147.32 mm).
Height: 7.25 in. (184.15mm).
American Geared Locomotives - Historical Background:
Driving normal fixed frame locomotive on logging railways was virtually impossible. The irregular underground made the wheels come off the track and derailed the locomotive. One of the solutions to this problem, among the more numerous Shay and Climax was the Heisler.
The Heisler distincts itself by its V-shaped two cylinder steam engine, driving a central crank shaft which on its turn drove one axle of each powered truck. The other axle was driven through a conventional rod.
Like so many technological advancements, invention is often derived from
need. These interesting geared locomotives were conceived and designed
by men working on site and looking for better ways to transport logs as
quickly as possible on temporary rails over rough terrain.
The great versatility of this type of locomotive, rendered it also a wise choice for use in dockside operations; on service tracks that linked deposits also to the exterior of urban areas. The other common use of this loco was in the actual forests where, tree logging was being done.
There exists the three truck engine with an added powered tender, thus a three powered bogie. Thus increased traction, compared to the initial two bogied version, without increasing the specific axel weight, which is an important detail, which lets the loco transit on bridges, viaducts, and lines with limited track/axle /weight ratio.
In the locomotive all two bogies are powered with transmission with external rods like in the original. All gearings are functional; as so are the lamps, one on the front of the boiler, and the other on the roof of the cabin.
Of “geared" locomotives there are three types: Shay, Climax, Heisler. All have a «body» boiler driver’s cabin and coal and water deposit all on one chassis with geared transmission to the wheels, thus the name “geared locomotive”.
The steam engine is different on all three of the models, just as, is its position on the chassis. In any case is it a locomotive with a high revolutions, which is linked by a transmission geared to reduce and powering the driving wheels which are of a smaller size than normal, and since all wheels are powered this produces high power of traction, low speed, and give the loco excellent traction grip. The loco therefore is ideal for high gradient track, tight corners, and tortuous tracks, where a normal Locomotive with a rigid chassis and main driving rods could not operate.
On the Heisler type the body of the Loco lies on two or three bogies with four wheels each, the motor in centrally positioned with its two cylinders in a V 90° configuration. The main transmission shaft is positioned longitudinally to the chassis , and lets the loco move via an articulated transmission shaft that drives a cone toothed pinion on a crowned pinion at the centre of the axles on each of the bogies. This axle moves the one next via linkage rods on the exterior of the wheels..
American Geared Locomotives - Historical Background:
Driving normal fixed frame locomotive on logging railways was virtually impossible. The irregular underground made the wheels come off the track and derailed the locomotive. One of the solutions to this problem, among the more numerous Shay and Climax was the Heisler.
The Heisler distincts itself by its V-shaped two cylinder steam engine, driving a central crank shaft which on its turn drove one axle of each powered truck. The other axle was driven through a conventional rod.
Like so many technological advancements, invention is often derived from
need. These interesting geared locomotives were conceived and designed
by men working on site and looking for better ways to transport logs as
quickly as possible on temporary rails over rough terrain. Ephraim Shay
was one of these men and the story starts with him.
The Heisler Locomotive:
The first locomotive of the Charles Heisler design was built in 1891 by
the Dunkirk Engineering Company. The design was patented by Charles
Heisler in 1892.
The Heisler consisted of 2 steam cylinders positioned in a "V" under the
boiler about 3/4th the way back from the front. The piston rods came out
of the cylinders and attached to a "crank shaft" located under the
centre of the boiler. Attached to either end of the crank shaft were
drive shafts. The drive shafts were located below the centre line of the
engine. On the two truck models, the drive shaft attached to a gear box
located on each truck s wheel set that was located furthest from the
centre of the engine frame. Power was then supplied to the other wheel
set on the truck with an outboard tie rod connecting two wheel sets
together. This tie rod is readily visible in the picture above.
In terms of speed, it was the fastest of the 3 most prevalent geared
steam locomotives depicted here. It also had the fewest numbers
manufactured of these type of locomotives.
Models with either two or three truck sets were manufactured. The three
truck models were used on those engines that required more power and
more fuel. The third truck was powered and carried a tender (similar to
those on "rod" engines) to carry additional fuel and water.
Rivarossi produced two Heisler Locomotive models, a two truck and a three truck version.
The Bachmann HO scale range consists of HO scale models from North
America. HO are 1/87 scale models, running on the same 16.5mm track
gauge as OO scale models. The Spectrum range are also HO and N Scale
American prototypes but feature a greater level of detail and improved
mechanisms.
Rivarossi has produced the Heisler in two truck wood burning and oil
burning models with the following liveries: McCloud River, Georgia
Pacific, Coos Bay Lumber, West Side Lumber Co., Potlach, Pickering and
Boise Cascade. The model was produced as a three truck model for Lehigh
Navigation Coal Co, St. Regis Paper Co. and Cass Scenic Railway.
Rivarossi Two Truck & Three Truck Steam Heisler HO Scale:
These models were first produced in
the 80s and then updated at the end of 2002. In 2003, Lima was forced
into liquidation and in October 2004 Hornby acquired the assets of Lima,
including Rivarossi.
These Rivarossi models, produced in the early 2000s are made with an
all-new body that completely eliminates moulded-on detail. All of the
piping, sand lines, air lines, and more are separate details.
Blackened wire grab irons and handrails add to the realistic effect.
There is also a solid-brass whistle, pop valves, bell, front number plate
and photo-etched builders plates. And check out the other new features
like flush-fitting cab windows, optional headlight styles and working
knuckle couplers.
Inside that beautiful body lurks a tough, new drive that works like a
real Heisler! A can motor and new gearbox are connected to a super
replica of the V-2 "motor engine," so the crankshaft, rods and valve
gear move like the originals.
Driveshafts transmit power to solid-metal worm gears on one axle, and
side rods power all of the wheels just as the prototype did. Best of
all, the models are DCC-ready so you can plug in your favourite decoder
and start running.
A larger weight and an optional traction-tire-equipped driver set are
included to improve pulling power. Plus, the trucks have been carefully
engineered to provide all-wheel electrical pickup and still take
incredibly sharp curves with ease.
Perfect for any industry from logging to coal mining to industrial
switching these new models are offered in both 2 and 3 Truck versions.
Each is fully assembled and factory painted. Various road names are
available.
The Rivarossi 3 Truck model depicts a large standard gauge three truck
machine, and is quite impressive.
The underlying shell is enhanced with many added details- fine black
wire handrails, coupler cut bars, air brake pump, reservoir, and piping,
with the smoke box number plate, bell, whistle and safety vales in
brass.
The working motion is a treat and the model is powered from a motor in
the cab and bunker which drives the trucks using the central drive shaft
with universal joints, as per proto type; the gearbox is hidden in the
firebox. The loco sports a good plain satin black finish with dark
graphite smoke box.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the small edition size and the great demand for this item, allocations are expected to occur.
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