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The Wallaby - Edgar T Westbury
The Wallaby
Ref: Wallaby
Following the successful launch of the diesel powered Aveling & Porter Road Roller in 1938, Westbury turned his attention to developing an IC powered model locomotive. In 1941 the 3½" gauge 1831 LMS Shunting Locomotive was released. As one would expect, the design was highly innovative and performance was exceptional. As Westbury anticipated however, locomotive enthusiast (then as now) would not easily abandon steam! The powerful engine developed for this project however was adapted to suit many application, including both marine and stationary installations. In 1962 a "Mk2" version of this much renowned engine was created and dubbed The Wallaby.
Those in-the-know site the Wallaby as an example of a truly refined and durable power plant. Westbury, a master of understatement simply noted that it was "an engine capable of packing a good punch for its size, yet docile and flexible withal, and not too difficult to construct". With a bore x stroke of Ø1" x 1 1/8", the 360º vertical twin provides a useful 29.0cc of swept displacement. Heavy split main bearings ensure a rigid bottom end and the camshaft, driven by broad timing gears, operates overhead valve gear via push rods. Unusually, the valves are arranged so that the inlet ports are central and the outlet ports outboard, facing fore and aft. The carburettor, complete with float chamber is borrowed from the Kiwi Mk2 and provides a good level of control with mechanical mixture compensation.
Wallaby - Drawings & construction Notes
Ref: HE 2304
2 A1-size drawings together 30 pages of Westbury's original Wallaby notes. An additional drawing is supplied for the Kiwi Mk2 carburettor, along with 4 pages of construction notes. For the purist, we have also included 24 pages of notes with drawing for the original "1831" suction carburettor. So 3 drawings and 58 pages of notes in total to guide constructors through this unique project.
Price:
£28.00
The Wallaby - Material Kit
Ref: HE 2300
The kit includes material for all of the major items required to complete the Wallaby as originally designed. Whilst deemed by Westbury as an optional fitment, the material kit includes the items necessary to add forced lubrication. Why settle for less? A centrifugal clutch mechanism was also developed for this engine but we have decided to list this separately in the engine accessories section as we feel it will be a valuable addition to many engines in our range.
The bill of materials includes:
· (18) Iron, Aluminium and Gun Metal sand castings
· (4) Iron Piston Rings
· (4) Timing Gear Train
· (2) Pump Gears
· (4) Valve Springs
· (23) Sawn lengths of bar material (free cutting, high tensile, stainless and silver steel, bronze, cast iron, brass, Nylon 66 and Tuffnol)
· BSF hex nuts
Electrical components (points, coil, spark plugs...) can be found separately in the IC Engine Accessory section and plans and construction notes can be ordered above.
Price:
£305.00
The Wallaby - Castings ONLY
Ref: HE 2305
If you want to minimise shipping costs or if you are particularly well stocked with supporting materials, you may prefer to order just the essentials. This item buys the 18 castings available for the Wallaby:
Body, Sump, Timing Cover, Cylinder Head & Cover, Pistons (2), Con Rods (2), Balance Weights (2), Bearing Cover, Pump body, Inlet Stub, Valve Rocker Bearing, Carburettor Body, Float Chamber, Flywheel
Price:
£195.00
