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.
Roundhouse Engineering Beddgelert 0-6-4T No. 23 TERPSICHORE
The Roundhouse model of Hunslet Beddgelert uses the larger 42mm diameter wheels (most of
their other models use 33mm) and these are not available in un-insulated form, so they have
a plastic boss that provides their fixing to the axle. With no track power on the owner's
railway there was no need for any insulation and so the opportunity was taken to replace the
plastic bosses with steel. The main reason for doing this is to eliminate the "wobble" caused
by the impossible-to-fit-accurately plastic bosses. My grateful thanks go to Jack at Shawe
Engineering for his fine work.
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Roundhouse Engineering Hercules 0-4-0
I do not do much work on non-steam locos, but doing some paint detailing and weathering on this Roundhouse Hercules battery loco was fun! It arrived on brand-new condition, and although the owner wanted a yellow loco he did not want the very gloss and very bright finish as supplied, preferring something a bit more credible. I hope I have achieved that... |
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Western Engines Hunslet 0-4-0ST LINDA and BLANCHE
This rather nice Penrhyn condition LINDA came here only for some minor attention to its gas
burner. A bit of detective work revealed it was built by a chap called Steve Hodgson trading
as Western Engines here in North Wales, and about two miles from where I live. One of a batch
of twelve, some were built with radio control, some without. Beautifully made and finished,
if lacking in detail. At the time I had not seen one of these before but I was aware of their
existence.
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Roundhouse Engineering Mildred 0-4-0T SADIE
SADIE is the first Mildred (like a George but with no tender) that has been here. It arrived in plain black with a list of modifications required by its new owner, including a rear coal bunker. I always think in terms of full-size, and full-size locos always carry supplies of fuel and water. Mildred, as supplied, would have *loads* of water, but where would the coal be stored? Adding coal a bunker makes it far more plausible. It also gained a rear spectacle plate, inner tank sides, additional handrails and lamp brackets. It was then repainted green and lined in yellow with black edging. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.".
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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. |
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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. . |
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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. |
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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.
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This page was last updated on 24th November 2024