5" Neptune (3) Ready-To-Run 0-6-0 Loco For Miniature Railways

5 inch Neptune (3) Ready-To-Run 0-6-0 Loco For Miniature Railways
Select all options to check the price of loco.
 
Options
Ready to run loco
£2120.00
 
Sprung buffers upgrade
£95.00
 
Cranks and Rods upgrade
£185.00
 
Sound system
£420.00
 
Description
Ready to run loco with all paint and electronics completed ready to run on your home track or club. The Neptune 3 is a steel body shunter loco which is small enough to fit inside a small car but powerful, meaning it is perfect for a day out at the local club.
 
The locomotive has been proven to be able to pull 8 Adults or more with ease (this is subject to gradient and rail head conditions). Each axle is individually powered with it’s own motor hence the Neptune (3) has  3 motors, one on each axle. Simply add batteries and enjoy a loco which looks great and works perfectly.
 
A reliable locomotive that has been used on railways building from years of knowledge and experience gained from building locomotives and rolling stock. Built by Abbots Model Engineering in Telford, these locomotives have successfully and reliably run at many clubs and private railways around the world. These are a well proven design that can hold up to regular use at both the club or home track. 
 
Length: 79cm
Height: 40cm
Width: 23.6cm
 
Loco conforms with GL5 Society standards.
 
Material: Mild steel frames with EN8 Wheels and axles and sprung buffers (if selected). The body is Lasercut made from 1.2mm steel to give a lightweight but sturdy body. The body and chassis splits into two halves for easy transport and maintenance. 
 
Finish: Painted body work, black powder coated frames, bare metal wheels and mechanism. For custom nameplates and details please contact us for a quote. 
Please note these locos are built to order and the locomotive will be 3-4 weeks before dispatch depending on current orders. We aim to dispatch within 4-5 week of receiving your order and will endeavour to contact you if there is a delay in delivery. If you are intending to order multiple locos and/or rolling stock, please contact us to confirm lead times.
 
We care about the details
The windows are glazed with acrylic to give a realistic appearance with the window frames made from stainless steel to mimic the chrome finish which was common on many shunter locos. An LED center spot light is fitted to the locos as standard which is perfect for night running as it will help illuminate the track ahead for a short distance but more importantly allows others around the railway to recognise the approaching train. 
 
Coupling options
As standard the locos are built with a multi height slot narrow gauge coupling. The loco’s can also be supplied with sprung buffers and a single slot coupling for chain coupling or bar coupling.
 
Cranks
Referred to as half cranks these link the wheelsets to combine the drive of the wheels. On the full size loco they would use the cranks to distribute the drive of the engine to all wheelsets but alternatively a chain and sprocket drive could be employed. 
 
Sound systems
MTroniks sound systems can be fitted to the loco to give a realistic aspect to the locomotive's operation to mimic the start up sounds of an engine and respond to the input form the controller.
 
Batteries not included
The loco runs on 24V requiring two 12V leisure batteries housed inside the locomotive when running.
 
Electronics and controls
The loco are fitted with two tone car horns which give a clear audible warning to anyone within 20m+ of the loco to warn of approach.
The locomotive is controlled from a handset which is ergonomically designed to ensure comfortable daily use. The locomotive utilises a dead man's feature so that it will stop if the controller is separated from the driver. The locomotive can be fitted with either 4QD controller or Mtroniks. If you have preference over which controller is used in your loco please tell us at the time of your order.
 
All aspects of the loco’s wiring and electrics are professionally fitted to give you peace of mind that the loco will perform correctly and reliably when it arrives to join your growing fleet of locos.
 
For more info on 4QD controllers or MTroniks please consult their respective websites.
www.mtroniks.net
www.4qd.co.uk
 
Details about the design and manufacture
The generous spring allowance gives a comfortable ride and allows the bogies to absorb undulations in the track whilst remaining firmly on the rails. The wheel sets are CNC machined in the UK then pressed and locktighted to the axle. The laser cut frames are powder coated whilst the mechanism is bare metal. The high quality of build in these bogies mean that every one is consistent and will give many years of reliable passenger carriage use.
 
The bogies are manufactured by Abbots Model Engineering in Telford and MRW are more than satisfied in their build quality and reliability. We have been talking to miniature railway operators who have used these bogies for many years. We believe these bogies made by Abbots are some of the most refined, affordable and simple bogies available on the market. We are pleased to be able to add them to our range.
 
This design from Abbots has remained unchanged for many years meaning there is good cross compatibility from older Abbots bogies to these brand new ones.
 
Braking
The locomotive has inbuilt regenerative braking from the controllers which helps slow the loco and train but this is no substitute for a handbrake or vacuum brake on the train and driving truck. 
A vacuum pump should be fitted to the riding truck with associated controls to regulate the vacuum level; this will allow you to run a vacuum-braked train ensuring safe passenger carriage. For more info on vacuum brakes, please consult our dedicated page under the Info tab.
 
Making a purchase
This listing is for one loco, select your option for (Buffers, Cranks and Soundsystem) then the number of bogies you require from the drop down menu. You may also contact us for large orders and specific requirements or modifications required for your rolling stock.
Defective items will be repaired/replaced up to one year from the date of sale - damage caused through improper use is not covered by this guarantee.
 
Monitoring and maintaining your Abbots loco
The loco comes with completely sealed roller bearings meaning no greasing is required. It is however recommended that the loco is periodically inspected to ensure there is still free movement of the wheelset and that the electrical & electronic systems function correctly. MRW and Abbots hold no liability beyond the value of the product supplied. For full details of our terms and conditions please consult our terms and conditions on this website.