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Title: ALCO S4 4 or 8 wheel drive??
Post by: Stevelewis on September 04, 2012, 06:17:29 PM

Hi
I am thinking of buying an Alco S4 with sound as a possible chassis for an 0n30 conversion
Can anyone tell me if the loco has 4 wheel or 8 wheel drive? ( The specification only mentions GEAR TOWER in the singular)

Also any opinions on the sound?

Thanks Steve
Wales UK

Title: Re: ALCO S4 4 or 8 wheel drive??
Post by: richg on September 04, 2012, 07:02:19 PM

Quote from: Stevelewis on September 04, 2012, 06:17:29 PM
Hi
I am thinking of buying an Alco S4 with sound as a possible chassis for an 0n30 conversion
Can anyone tell me if the loco has 4 wheel or 8 wheel drive? ( The specification only mentions GEAR TOWER in the singular)

Also any opinions on the sound?

Thanks Steve
Wales UK

The diagram page clearly shows, all wheels driven. I just looked.

Rich

Title: Re: ALCO S4 4 or 8 wheel drive??
Post by: richg on September 04, 2012, 07:32:41 PM

The S4 also has two flywheels.

Rich

Title: Re: ALCO S4 4 or 8 wheel drive??
Post by: Stevelewis on September 05, 2012, 04:45:28 AM

Hi Rich

Thanks for the info I thought that would be the case, I shall go ahead and order one!

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