Building a Miniature Diesel Electric Locomotive: Power Generation Explained

[Nelson 47845]

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking into building a Miniature Diesel Electric Locomotive. (7 1/4 in Gauge) I'm struggling with trying to get my head round the idea of power generation... Thanks

 

[Nelson 47845]

A bit more information for my project...

I will be using 4x 1hp (or 1 1/3hp) 24vDC permanent magnet motors for the traction motors. What I am looking for is someway of generating 24vDC with a 200A max output. (Im using a 3cyl 16hp Diesel engine to drive a "generator"). Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

 

[berkeman]

Welcome to the PF, Nelson.

The New Member Introduction forum is for just that, not for technical questions. Please start a thread in the Mechanical Engineering forum with your questions and thoughts on your project.