CFL 291

The model

The CFL 291 locomotive is a locomotive with a hydrostatic transmission. It is equipped with cab lights, directional driving lights (tail and front), a horn and a pressure tank to operate the brakes.

Click the image for more informations on the driver´s cab

It is powered by a 1-cylinder Briggs & Stratton petrol engine with 5 hp. The engine drives an air pump and the hydraulic pump, which uses the oil pressure to drive a motor on the rear bogie.

The locomotive was manufactured by Mardyke Miniature Railways Ltd from England.

The orignal

The model is based on the German V-29, a narrow gauge locomotive.

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