SEVERN LAMB
VISITOR TRANSPORTATION EXPERTS
Severn Lamb are the world leaders in the design and manufacture of visitor transportation . Specialising in leisure and resort passenger transportation they have an enviable portfolio of Park Trains , Trams & Trolleys , Road Trains & Trams as well as regularly working with clients who are looking for something a little different , or have a unique technical or creative requirement , where they are truly skilled in tailoring existing models or designing and building from a concept , enabling them to continually innovate .
2023 will epitomise this when they commission a world ’ s first , a 3ft gauge classic steam outline fully battery electric locomotive and tender hauling two 80 passenger capacity coaches . This incredible blend of traditional craftsmanship with the latest electric vehicle technology has been designed and built for the Carillon Historical Park , a Dayton History Experience , in Dayton Ohio .
Working with the client Severn Lamb customised their 3ft gauge Jupiter locomotive & tender to represent that of the first engine into Dayton in 1851 , the “ Cincinnati ”. This included cosmetic and structural changes but none greater than replacing what would have originally been a water tank , steam chest and boiler , with an environmentally friendly and silent battery electric powertrain . The powertrain , consisting of the batteries , four 38kw motors and controllers , were all sufficiently sized to provide enough power for a full day ’ s operation around the 1.8m track , weighed in at 23
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