VGN 2-10-10-2 - my 2014 challenge

[Schraddel]

Bernhard,

there is another extreme VGN loco:


This is the running gear of the once VGN Triplex after it's rebuilding into a 2-8-8-0 Mallett. The generous space available inside the boiler made it possible to mount 2 smaller motors, each with an own independent drivetrain.





Each motor also got it's own decoder. Because of the smaller seize of the motors ist was possible to use smaller decoders too. Here are of Zimo MX600 type.





They are arranged in a sort of shelf above the rear motor as this photo of the unready rear engine shows. Also there were NMRA 8-pin sockets made. The wires still have to be restrained. The upper decoder was later fixed with double tape.
Electrically both drive trains have a common current pick up base.
Mechnically they are independent.
Electronically they are a permanent consist under the same adress.


Cheers Lutz