Locomotive Depot Load Bank Kit - N Gauge

Locomotive Depot Load Bank Kit

N 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 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 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 MDF Concrete Base With Pre-cut Holes For Safety Fencing & Barrier (unpainted)
1 x set of Safety Fencing and Barrier in Yellow
4 x Electrical Cabinets (unpainted)
1 x Detailed Load Bank Container (unpainted)

Footprints For This Kit Are As Follows:
5.9cm Deep x 20.5cm Long

Additional Recommended Items- 
- 1 x Locomotive Inspection Platform
- 1 x Depot Buffer Stop