Baguley Locomotive Chassis & Power Unit | 32mm & 45mm Gauge
 
A precision-engineered Baguley locomotive chassis and power unit for custom narrow-gauge model railway projects. Supplied as a standalone drive unit, this chassis is ideal for scratch-built locomotives, kit conversions, and battery-electric garden railway models in 32mm and 45mm gauge.
Designed for smooth, reliable performance, the Baguley chassis features nylon worm gearing, Delrin chain drive options, and Binnie 29mm wheels, making it a proven choice for serious model engineers and hobbyists.
 
Available Configurations
Choose from six model railway chassis variants:
32mm gauge · 3V motor · Delrin chain drive
32mm gauge · 6–15V motor · Delrin chain drive
45mm gauge · 3V motor · Delrin chain drive
45mm gauge · 6–15V motor · Delrin chain drive
32mm gauge · 3V motor · Outside rods & cranks
32mm gauge · 6–15V motor · Outside rods & cranks
 
Technical Specifications
Length: 160 mm
Width (across frames):
32mm gauge: 48 mm
45mm gauge: 60 mm
Height (from railhead): 38 mm
Wheelbase: 62 mm
Gear Ratios:
3V motor: 30:1 worm gear
6–15V motor: 16:1 worm gear
Gears: Nylon
Wheels: Binnie 29 mm
 
What’s Included
Baguley locomotive chassis and power unit (selected configuration)
 
What’s Not Included
Batteries
Speed controller
Electrical wiring and bodywork
 
Ideal For
Narrow gauge model railway builders
Scratch-built model locomotives
32mm and 45mm gauge garden railways
Battery-powered model train conversions
Baguley-style industrial locomotive projects