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13 ton Shay
Two Cylinder Class A Shay


Specifications

Based on a 13 ton open cab Class A Shay,  these models are constructed from brass and stainless steel with steel gears and precision mechanisms to provide many years of operation.

 
Scale/Gauge: 1:20.3 scale
 45mm gauge
Cylinders: 2 cylinders with
16mm bore bore
32mm stroke
Total Weight: 4.8 Kg, 10.5 lbs Valve Gear: Simple eccentric
Length: 444mm,  17 1/2 in Valves: Piston valve
Width: 114mm,  4 1/2 in Reversing: Piston-valve reverser, by lever in cab
Height: 198mm,  7 3/4 in Fuel: Butane
Minimum Radius:  2.4M, 8 ft Wheels: 31.8mm, 1 1/4 in
Boiler: centre flue, 120ml water Fittings: Safety valve, pressure gauge, regulator, water filler valve,  throttle
Working pressure: 50 - 60 psi

Pricing and Availability

For Accucraft pricing and availability contact Argyle directly.

Options

Available lettered or plain

Ordering Information:
AC77-201 SHAY - 13T Open Cab
AC77-204 SHAY - 13T Open Cab (Unlettered)

The loco is suitable for radio control requiring just one servo to control the speed / direction valve.

Technical Notes

Accucraft publish advice on maintaining their models at the Accucraft Tech Service page

 

 

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