Roundhouse Stanley

Something a little different here in this 0-4-0 tram engine based on designs found in many parts of Europe. The fully enclosed motion was to allow use in urban areas to protect people and animals from the moving parts.Steam condensing gear was often fitted to keep emissions to a minimum and mounted on the roofas is the dummy equipment on our model.

Technical specifications for 'Stanley'.

* 0-4-0 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 290mm, width 129mm, height 163mm, weight 3 Kg.
* Full radio control is available for both regulator and reversing valve gear.
* Boiler duration 25 minutes approx.
* Colours available are Apple green, Brunswick green, black or maroon.
* The wheels are adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
* Also available with insulated wheels.

Photograph courtesy Roundhouse Locomotive Works.


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