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Solar-powered locomotive for 32mm gauge garden railways

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A freelance locomotive designed to run using solar power. The Steeplecab layout allows three 45mm square solar panels to fit neatly on the locomotive. A supercapacitor enables the loco to continue running through shaded areas or under partial cloud cover.

Options are provided to include battery power, either as a switch selectable alternative to solar power or as a stand-alone power source. Red/white LED lights can be included as shown in the photos.

Additional external solar panels can be

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