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Roundhouse have been manufacturers of live steam locomotives for 'G' Scale, SM45 & SM32 since 1982 and are the major supplier of this type of model in the UK. Though they are based in Doncaster, England, birthplace of some of the worlds most famous main line steam locomotives, their engines are in operation on garden railways round the world, bringing the sights and sounds that only live steam offers, to thousands of satisfied operators.

 
Roundhouse have announced a new loco for 2008:

Taliesin is a single Fairlie running on the Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales. Although the original locomotive was built in 1876 by the Vulcan Foundry, our model is based on the re-build/new-build, constructed at Boston Lodge, that entered service in 1999.
The FR Fairlies, both single and double, have always attracted a lot of interest due to their unusual appearance and the fact that they are articulated locomotives.
The articulated front power bogie enables this relatively long engine to operate on small radius curves with minimum overhang.
This detailed model captures the look of these distinctive engines and has the usual Roundhouse performance that customers have come to expect.

Production will commence in August 2008 and orders are now being taken.

Technical specifications

0-4-4 single Fairlie with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by Roundhouse inside valve gear.
Internally gas fired using our ‘FG’ type system.
Controls fitted as standard are :- steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, water gauge, boiler top up valve and gas regulator.
Two channel radio control fitted as standard for both speed and direction.
Available in all standard Roundhouse colours.
Available for 32mm or 45mm gauge (not adjustable).
Dimensions are :- length 342mm, width 113mm, height 134mm,
Please note :- Insulated wheels are not available on this model and, it is available for either 32mm or 45mm gauge, but is not adjustable between the two so please state gauge when ordering.
   
Arch bar bogie kits.
Roundhouse are re-introducing their kits for the arch bar bogies as used on the Fowler tender. These consist of cast white metal frames with brass axle bushes and steel disc wheels. These will be RSB03 for 32mm gauge and RSB04 for 45mm gauge.
Available in sets of two bogies, complete with wheels.
   
Electronic speed controller.
They have had many requests for the speed controller as used in Criccieth Castle and are now offering this as a home builder part. It is an r/c controller for speed and direction and includes a directional lighting circuit.
   

 

 

Silver Lady
Silver Lady - Manual control £1320 or Radio Control £1485. There is an additional charge of £15.00 for insulated wheels.
2007 was the 25th Anniversary year of Roundhouse and to mark this occasion, we offer ‘Silver Lady’, a deluxe version of the venerable Lady Anne locomotive which has been in production since our first year.
This new design includes a host of features and extra detailing including sprung chassis, water top up system, simulated cylinder drain cocks and much more.
The engine styling is still recognisable as ‘Lady Anne’, but with many subtle differences that make it something special.
Check out the extra rivet detail, twin slide bar cylinders with dummy combination levers, glazed spectacles, copper capped chimney, ornate polished brass steam dome, opening smoke box door and a whole host of other detailing items.
The model is fitted with special commemorative etched nickel silver works plates and a pair of matching SILVER LADY name plates are supplied loose in case you prefer to name her yourself.
Technical specifications for 'Lady Anne'.
* All new fully sprung 0-6-0 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by Walschaerts type valve gear.
* Operating simulated cylinder drain cocks (manual and r/c).
* Water top up system and water gauge.
* Internal gas firing using our 'FG' type burner.
* Controls fitted as standard are :- steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, gas regulator and reversing gear.
* Dimensions are :- length 320mm, width 124mm, height 153mm, weight 3.25 Kg (with r/c).
* Full radio control is available for regulator, reversing valve gear and simulated cylinder drain cocks.
* The wheels are adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
* Also available with insulated wheels.
* Colours available are blue, green, black, gamboge, tan, DHR blue, maroon or Anniversary grey.

 

 

Criccieth Castle - due June 2008

 

Criccieth Castle Radio Control £715 or with Sound Unit Fitted £865. It is the first in their new range of battery powered diesel outline locomotives. The engine was built at Boston Lodge for the Ffestiniog Railway from parts supplied by Baguley—Drewry and entered service in 1995. The model has been designed and built to be equal in performance to their steam models. It features a beefy motor and drive-train and at almost 3 kg is quite a heavyweight with performance to match. It will pull the heaviest trains at realistic speeds and keep going for several hours.
Make it something extra special with the optional onboard sound system.
Hear the engine start up when you switch the loco on and sit there with the engine ticking over. Open the throttle and the engine sound increases with the speed of the loco. Hear the air brakes operate or the horn sound as you press a third switch on the transmitter.
Technical specifications for 'Criccieth Castle'.
* 0-6-0 outside framed chassis with high quality Buhler motor and precision made steel and bronze gear set.
* Fitted with full radio control for both speed and direction (and sound if fitted).
* Rechargeable NiMh batteries (8 on loco) for excellent running time, complete with fast charger for in-situ charging.
* Directional head lights and colour side lights
* Gauge adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
* Insulated wheels as standard.
* Fully glazed windows and removable roof to access detailed interior.
* Available with optional sound system featuring realistic engine start up and running plus air brakes and horn all operable from r/c handset.
* Dimensions are :- length 275mm, width 110mm, height 150mm, weight 2.92 kg.
* Colours available are blue, mid brunswick green, dark brunswick green, black, gamboge, tan, DHR blue or maroon.

 

 
Please note Roundhouse increased their prices with effect from 1st December 2007
Basic Series Locomotives
 
 Millie
 0-4-0 tank loco

Now in stock - blue £485 (45mm). black £485 (45mm) & maroon (32mm)

£530.00
 
 Sammie
US style 0-4-0 saddle tank loco
£530.00
 
 Bertie
British style 0-4-0 saddle tank loco.

Now in stock - black £485 (45mm) & green £485 (32mm)

£530.00
  Classic Series Locomotives
 
 Linda, Blanche & Charles
 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotive

 
Manual (Linda FR) £1622.50
Manual (Penrhyn) £1485.00
R/C £1815.00
 
 Carrie
 0-4-0 side tank locomotive
with Hackworth valve gear

Discontinued Now in stock - Green

More due July 2008
Manual £1070.00
R/C £1195.00
 
 Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2
 2-6-2 side tank locomotive

Due May 2008

R/C £2300.00

(basic price)
 
 Darjeeling 'B' class
 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotive Due June 2008
Manual £1660.00
R/C £1850.00
 
 Billy
 0-4-0 Koppel locomotive

S/h in stock

Manual £1045.00
R/C £1237.50
 
 Lady Anne
 0-6-0 UK style side tank locomotive
In stock - blue (at old price)
Manual £1100.00
R/C £1235.00
 
 Katie
 0-4-0 UK style saddle tank locomotive

Due July 2008
Manual £1045.00
R/C £1235.00
Russell
 2-6-2 Hunslet tank locomotive

Manual £1290.00
R/C £1430.00 (Russell name and works plate set £11.75)
Fowler
 0-6-2 tender locomotive
Due April 2008
Manual £1260.00
R/C £1450.00
 
 S.R.& R.L. #24.
 2-6-2 Baldwin tender locomotive
Manual £2530.00
R/C £2750.00
William
 0-6-0 Koppel tender locomotive
Discontinued
Manual £1155.00
R/C £1330.00

 

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