CMR 22 nd January 2012
Colin Cave's, Sir
Charles Court
has under gone a substantial overhaul and up grade during November
and December
2011. Mike Crean is now
the owner and has changed the traction drive from battery to petrol
electric, with a 6.5 hp
engine and a
150A 24V automotive alternator as the traction motor power supply.
This makes it almost identical to
his 4401 loco that
has proven to be a very reliable unit. For more information on the
original loco see the Locos page.
The
body work has had some minor changes and new paint work
similar to that used by CFCLA (Chicago
Freight Car Leasing Australia) on the EL locomotives. The locomotive is now number EM44.
CMR Friday February 3rd 2012
EM44 and 4401 arrive at Wilson Park
Station after a successful MU (Multi Unit) run
from Niana. The MU
control between the locomotives is a 433 MHz wireless modem link.
