[Wildwell]

A low cost ultra light rail solution that can run on green diesel, LPG, hydrogen or an intermittent electrical supply.

Carpet tramway track

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Dimensions:
28m long
2.4m wide
3.4m high

Boarding Height:
Minimum 0.3m above rail level

Weight (tare):
28 tonnes

Seating:
Approx. 80-90 seats (depending on customer specification)
2 wheelchair positions (depending on customer specification)
Maximum capacity approx. 170 (including standing passengers)

Primary Drive Line (per vehicle):
Four powered bogies each featuring
- Ford 2 litre LPG engine
- 1 x 12V battery for LPG unit
- Transmission: Newage marine gearbox, Tandler bevel box and 4 'V' belt drive to flywheel
- 2 x 12V battery supply for ancillary power
- LPG fuel tank
Alternatives
- track side intermittent electrical supply point; green diesel or hydrogen fuel

Flywheel & Energy Store (per vehicle):
4 x 500kg 1m dia
Normal effective speed range 1000-2600rpm

Transmission:
Linde hydrostatics through spiral bevel gearbox, all axle drive

Braking:
Normal braking through transmission (i.e. regenerative) 1m/s 2
Emergency braking through sprung on, air off discs at 3m/s 2 with normal adhesion
Tread and/or track brakes available if required

Running Gear:
Solid axle with wheels 610mm dia to tram or railway profiles to suit application
Primary suspension of chevron type (coil spring optional)

Heating (per vehicle):
8 x Water heated air blown
Separate cab heating and ventilation

Maximum Speed:
80km/h (50mph)

Curves:
20m radius minimum