Ex Display - 7 1/4 Neptune (3) Ready-To-Run 0-6-0 Loco For Miniature Railways

Ex Display - 7 1/4 Neptune (3) Ready-To-Run 0-6-0 Loco For Miniature Railways

 

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Features included;

 

Ready to run loco RRP :£2,595.00

 

Sprung buffers upgrade RRP: £160.00

 

Side Cranks & Rods  RRP: £185.00

 

Mtroniks Sound system RRP: £420.00

 

2x 85ah high discharge batteries RRP: £300.00

 

This Neptune 3 is in brand new condition and is the perfect starter loco for someone looking to get into the hobby. Comes complete with batteries and is completely “ready to run”. Has all optional extras. Loco has been carefully checked over and is sold with 1 years warranty.

 

The loco has been with a customer for the last few years but due to poor health has remained unused for that time, dry stored and never run on an actual railway. The loco is currently in a black and white colour scheme which is completely unique. Currently named “Jessie” the loco is offered for sale as-is for £3050.00 and can be repainted for £225.00 in any colour combination of your choice from our colour chart and can be re-named for £25.00.

 

The rest of the following product description is copied from the normal listing:

 

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 11 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: 115.5cm 

 

Height: 56.5cm

 

Width: 33.0cm

 

Loco conforms with 7 ¼ Gauge 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.

 

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. 

 

Making a purchase

 

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.