In 1906 and 1907, Andrew Barclay, Sons & Co. Ltd. of Kilmarnock, built two 0-6-2 tank locomotives for the Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway in Scotland. Named 'Argyll' and 'Atlantic', they were resplendent in dark Gamboge livery, an olive green, the same as that used by the North British Railway. Regrettably, both engines were scrapped after the line closed in 1931. Our model is based on 'Argyll' and carries Andrew Barclay builders plates for that engine.

Technical specifications for 'Argyll'.

* 0-6-2 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by Walschaerts type valve gear. * 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 365mm, width 115mm, height 155mm, weight 4 Kg (with r/c). * Full radio control is available for both regulator and reversing valve gear. * Boiler duration 25 minutes approx. * Colours available are Gamboge (illustrated), green, black or maroon. * A gauge conversion kit is available seperately to allow changing between 32mm and 45mm gauge. * Fitted as standard with insulated wheels.