This page shows some of the models that have been through the Rhos Helyg Locomotive Works recently.

Latest additions appear at the top of the page.

Please see the Gallery page for more finished models.

You may click on the pictures to see enlarged views.

Harvey Watkins ⅞ths-scale 0-4-0T MARY

Another Harvey Watkins loco that came here in a very unpleasant "rattle can" maroon that had a finish like sandpaper. It was stripped, repainted and lined (in cream), and also received some minor modifications and repairs.

Harvey Watkins ⅞ths-scale 0-4-0ST PUCK

Based on Roundhouse Engineering mechanical components, this Harvey Watkins loco received attention to its valve timing, received some bodywork modifications and was repainted and lined in a scheme based on the full-size Bagnall loco PIXIE.

Graham Duncan-Smith Double-Fairlie 0-4-0+0-4-0 LITTLE WONDER

Some of you may have read my "getting ready to retire" article in 16mm Today (SMT) magazine (No. 190). In it I wrote about lining locos and said "I know my skill limits and have no hesitation in recommending others to take on the job if I consider myself unworthy. Victorian Maroon Double-Fairlies spring to mind.".

This splendid model of Double-Fairlie Little Wonder was built by the very talented Graham Duncan-Smith. He sent me the bodywork which was then painted in Victorian Maroon and lined appropriately. (Photo by Graham Duncan-Smith)

Roundhouse Engineering Lady Anne 0-6-0T SHANKLIN

A brand-new loco, SHANKLIN came here for lining in a Southern Railway Lynton & Barnstaple-inspired scheme along with the fitting of some Locoworks detailing parts and de-glossing.

Archangel Darjeeling 'A' Class 0-4-0ST

This loco is a delightful Darjeeling 'A' Class made by Archangel. Unlike other A-Class locos that have been here it is (a) made to scale and (b) beautifully made. It arrived here in bare metal and so has received etch primer, paint and lining. .

MBV Schug - Accucraft Europa Decauville 0-4-0T

This Decauville 0-4-0T came here for fitting of radio control, fitting of a Summerlands chuffer pipe and a bit of weathering. The tank tops and cab roof were also repainted black as they would never have been blue on the full-size loco.

Roundhouse Engineering / SMD Models Michael 0-6-0WT No. 11 ANDRASTA

One of the rarer Roundhouse models was their Michael. Basically, it was a Lady Anne chassis with a Dylan cab and a Fowler smokebox. Only a few were made, exclusively for SMD Models in 1991.

When I look at a model, one of the first things I ask myself is "Would that work in full-size?" and when I first saw a Michael my answer was "No". It has coal bunkers, but where would it hold a supply of water for the boiler? So...

This one (No. 6) came here for modifications at the request of its owner. Included were dummy well tanks between the frames (solving the water supply problem), replacement smokebox and dome, Accucraft couplings, upgraded radio control and a repaint in to the owners stealthy black scheme lined in blue and red.

Elstow Engineering Darjeeling 'A' Class 0-4-0ST

A representation of a Darjeeling Himalaya Railway A-Class built by Elstow Engineering.

The eight A-Class (formerly No. 2 Class) locos were delivered by Sharp Stuart (and Hunslet) to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in 1879 and 1880. They were the forerunners to the larger, more familiar and much-loved B-Class.

The third and fourth pictures show the model as it was delivered. lt came here for testing, extensive modifications and repainting at the request of the owner.

My sincere thanks go to Shawe Steeam Services for their considerable help with this project.

And that is all I have to say.

Roundhouse Engineering Lady Anne 0-4-0T LIGNITE

Here is Roundhouse Lady Anne LIGNITE, a real Old Lady. Meths-fired with tinplate (not brass) bodywork and half-inch cylinders, it must date from the earlier half of the 1980s. It came here for a repaint and a general check over, but there was nothing wrong with it!

Roundhouse Engineering Lady Anne 0-6-0T PUFFIN

PUFFIN, a Roundhouse Lady Anne has been here for fitting of a DJB Model Engineering Ltd steam whistle and associated radio control, new rods, lining and de-glossing.

Roundhouse Engineering England 0-4-0ST PRINCE.

Another Roundhouse England, appearing in the guise of PRINCE this time. Festiniog locos in this livery are very much black locos with green panels, and that is exactly how the full-size ones were / are painted. This model was delivered in all-over green so had black added to the tank front, tank top, cab front, cab back and tender front (and interior) followed by lining in red with black edging. Name and four works plates provided by MDC, of course.

This page was last updated on 24th October 2024