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S301
Model of Victorian Railways multi-purpose diesel-electric locomotive. Each bogie is fitted with two traction motors with final chain drive to all wheels with layshafts. Air brakes, and a air horn is fitted. Painted in standard V.R. blue and gold
TYPE Petrol-Electric CO-CO
ENGINE Toyota petrol 4 cylinder
TRANSMISSION 200 amp aircraft Generator. Four modified North East starter-generators.
LENGTH 3.05m (10 ft.) WIDTH 51cm ( 1' 8" ) HEIGHT 71cm ( 2' 4" )
WEIGHT 1016kg (20 cwt)
BUILDER Bill Pert and DVR members
OWNER DVR
INTRODUCED 1976 ROAD NUMBER S301
STATUS In Service