Roundhouse Russell (32mm Gauge)

Overview
'Russell' is a Ready to Run locomotive marketed by the Roundhouse Engineering Co. Ltd. It is based on the well known 2-6-2 tank locomotive still running today on the Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales.

Prototype
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.

Specifications

 * Internal gas firing using Roundhouse ‘FG’ type burner.
 * 2-6-2 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by simplified Walschaerts type valve gear.
 * Controls fitted as standard are :- steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, gas regulator and reversing gear.
 * Dimensions (loading gauge) are :- length 358mm over buffers, width 115mm, height 150mm, weight 4.2 Kg.
 * A gauge conversion kit is available separately to allow changing between 32mm and 45mm gauge.