Climax (Geared logging loco, Kozo Hiraoka)

Model of a classic American geared locomotive described in full detail with drawings and 'how-to' procedure explanations by Kozo Hiraoka in his book 'Building the Climax'. The book focusses of the building of a 3 1/2 gauge (3/4" scale) model but also includes details and drawings allowing the construction of 4 3/4" or 5" gauge and 7 1/4 or 7 1/2 inch gauge models.

The book includes full instructions and drawings for cutting the prototypical skew gear drive to the axles, a demanding procedure, but does also include details and drawings for a non-prototypical drive-train using commercially available gears requiring minimal machining.

The model is drawn-up and constructed entirely from stock metals thus requiring no commercial castings etc., whatsoever (except as detailed in paragraph above if commercial gears are purchased).

Wheel castings are available from US suppliers if desired, or some commercial UK or European sourced castings may be suitable for adaption.



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