Next available batch April 2025*
Built by Baguley-Drewry of Burton-on-Trent, Harlech Castle is the third in our series of battery diesel locomotives. Originally destined for Mozambique, the order was cancelled and she eventually found her way to the Ffestiniog Railway in 1988 where she is used by the Permanent Way Department.
This model has been designed and built to be equal in performance to our steam models. It features a powerful motor and drive-train and at almost 3 kg is quite a heavyweight, with performance to match.
Technical specifications:
0-4-0 outside framed steel chassis.
Long running time.
Fitted with a Hi-Powered motor and tough nylon gear set.
Dimensions (loading gauge) are: length 179mm over buffers, width 76mm, height 139mm, weight 1.275Kg (with r/c).
Full radio control - stop start and speed in both directions using our powerful and highly reliable Roundhouse 'Locoglyde' electronic speed controller (ESC).
Powered by 8 AA NiMh rechargeable batteries for excellent running time, complete with fast charger for in-situ charging.
2.4Ghz r/c transmitter included which is charged via USB cable from mains or computer, (USB mains charger not supplied).
The wheels are adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
Fitted as standard with insulated wheels.
Available in any standard ROUNDHOUSE colour.
Choice of plain red or black/yellow chevron buffer beams.
*Batch dates are supplied by Roundhouse and we cannot always guarantee space left in a batch, particularly if the model is popular so please only use the batch date as a guide, however we shall contact you if a batch is full and waiting time will be longer.
