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| Free reservation for Roundhouse Russell 2-6-2T live steam locomotive Ref: Russell |
'Russell' is based on the well known 2-6-2 tank locomotive still running today on the Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales. Built by The Hunslet Engine Co. Ltd. of Leeds in 1906, it has undergone a number of changes over the years and the model depicts it as running in the early 1920's and as it currently appears. * 2-6-2 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by simplified Walschaerts type valve gear. * Internal gas firing using the ROUNDHOUSE 'FG' gas system. * Controls fitted as standard are :- steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, gas regulator and reversing gear. * Dimensions are :- length 358mm, width 115mm, height 150mm, weight 4.2 Kg. * Full radio control is available for both regulator and reversing valve gear using 2.4GHz equipment. * A gauge conversion kit is available separately to allow changing between 32mm and 45mm gauge. Please state gauge when ordering. * Also available with insulated wheels. *' Russell' name and works plates are available as an optional extra. * Available in any standard ROUNDHOUSE colour. * Minimum radius 2 feet. |