Ride on / Phoenix collection

The Tug

Inspired by a working narrow gauge railway.

Blue Phoenix Tug miniature locomotive with a matching driving truck on miniature railway track — A blue Tug with matching driving truck, photographed on the track.Source: Phoenix company photo archive, May 2015 file · Image reference

Phoenix collection

Model history

A visit to the 18 inch gauge Steeple Grange Light Railway helped inspire Phoenix Tug, a steel bodied ride on battery locomotive.

Historical versions used two 1 hp motors and a digital controller, with batteries in the front compartment, storage beneath the seat and a rear mechanical handbrake. Different seating arrangements were offered.

A later request for improved operation on tight curves helped lead to the bogie Hefty. Both designs form part of Phoenix’s ride on locomotive history.

From the original Phoenix catalogue

The archived account traces the Tug to a visit to Steeple Grange Light Railway. The period design featured an all-steel body, twin motors and under-seat storage; versions included 7¼ inch and 10¼ inch gauge.

This is an archived design description, not a current MRW specification or availability statement.