Description
Tyke
Tyke came about as a result of requests for a Scamp with a forward facing seat for use on continuous tracks. The Scamp has a single, 1 horsepower drive motor, the Tyke has two, 0.5 horsepower drive motors, so all wheels are driven. It has the same pulling power as a Scamp. Tyke is designed to be a petrol-electric or battery loco, with a quick changeover possible between the two. This allows for quiet emission free running in the garden or at an indoor event and all day running with passengers at a club. The transmission consists of a 1.5 horsepower petrol engine driving a 1 horsepower permanent magnet motor used as as a generator or dynamo. The power generated is fed into a speed controller then through a reversing switch to the two half horsepower drive motors. The generator unit can be removed in a minute and replaced with a battery box.
Tyke is 1350mm tall to the top of the roof, 810mm tall from the rail to the top of the controller handle, 985mm tall with the roof stowed for transport, 1515mm long over the couplings and 500mm wide over the frame.
The kit consists of all the laser cut steel parts to build the loco frame, bogies, bodywork and controls. Wheel sets, machined dynamo pulley, welded pivot pins and layshafts are also included. Kit price is £1,750.00
A shopping list is supplied for all the other parts required to complete the build.
Downloadable TYKE instructions and shopping lists HERE
“Scamp locomotive group” for a more personal touch at advice and assistance HERE
The only option available is outside cranks and coupling rods for £160.00 This includes longer axles, welded cranks and coupling rods
Shipping £45 (UK Mainland) International shipping available.
Please call or email to order
A Ready to run version will be available in due course