Can anyone kindly advise the engine make,model and hp of the power unit fitted to Plasser GP Tramms and if published anywhere what trailing load can be hauled?

Thanks

Robin

Most probably a Deutz Engine and a ZF gearbox, but best if you can reference the actual machine.

Do you want to haul a load with it?

Ta, yes I do want to haul a light load (4 car emu @5mph! with adaptor coupling), got some stats from Balfour Beatty Rail that states extra wagons up to 130 tonnes (subject to gradient) can be inserted inbetween the TRAMM (in similar style to current Drain Train) just wondered if anything already published for any tail load, the driving motor on the drain train tramm is weighed down with lengths of scrap rail to increase weight.

The early TRAMM's had a Rolls Royce Engine and Twin Disc Gearbox whilst later machines had a Deutz Engine and ZF gearbox. The changeover occured around 1987 with, I believe, 98212.

You dont say which machine you wish to use, but I doubt if the early machines would have sufficient power. The later, Duetz/ZF, machines probably have sufficient power but lack the tractive effort unless ballasted as per Balfour Beatty Rail machines.

Many thanks (both) for replies.

If still interested I do have a copy of the Operating manual for a Rolls fitted Geismar unit. Dated around 1986

Also have a manual for the TASC as well

Contact me on bryan@yorkareagroup.co.uk

One of these vehicles worked out of Neasden Depot periodically on the Metropolitan line in 1996 & 1997. It was sometimes shown as a length of 19m. and also 30m.

probably the difference with/without the "B" unit trailer.

I think it may have been 98210, ( now preserved) , or possibly one of 98215-98220 as they were all Balfour Beatty who worked with LU at the time.

Can any member through any light on the exact number please. Thanks in advance.

Regarding my message of 17th July is it possible that it may have been a Geismar version of the Tramm instead of a Plasser ?

Wouldn't mind an op's manual especially the ones around 98206-98210 ( I regularly operated 98208)

That said I do collect manuals so any other type of machine manual would be welcome.