Locomotive Depot Load Bank Kit - OO Gauge

Locomotive Depot Load Bank Kit

OO Gauge

What is a Load Bank?

A load bank is a piece of electrical test equipment used to simulate an electrical load, to test an electric power source without connecting it to its normal operating load.

A locomotive would be positioned on one of the diesel test roads alongside the test monitoring building.

Output power cables (included in kit) from the engines generator would be disconnected and joined to external cables that were part of a load bank.

A load bank consists of resistances. This is so that the heat generated by the electrical energy can be dispersed.

The output from the generator is checked at various loads which is done by increasing the resistance in the load bank.

Current and voltage are measured on meters located inside the Test House. The horsepower of the engine could also be set.

You can now model a full load bank setup with this kit, a great addition to any TMD on your layout.

Included In The Locomotive Depot Load Bank Kit:
1 x 3 Part MDF Concrete Base With Pre-cut Holes For Safety Fencing & Barrier (unpainted)
2 x Electrical Cabinets (unpainted)
1 x Detailed Load Bank Container (unpainted)
1 x Reel Of Piping

Footprints For This Kit Are As Follows:
11cm Deep x 38cm Long

Additional Recommended Items- 
- 2 x Small Locomotive Access Steps
- 1 x Short Depot Buffer Stop