Argyll

In 1906 and 1907, Andrew Barclay, Sons & Co. Ltd. of Kilmarnock, built two 0-6-2 tank locomotives for the 2' 3" gauge Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway that crossed the Kintyre Peninsular in Scotland. Named 'Argyll' and 'Atlantic', the engines were resplendent in dark Gamboge livery, an olive green, the same as that used by the North British Railway. Both loco's operated up to the closure of the railway but were finally scrapped in 1934.

The Roundhouse model is based on 'Argyll' and carries Andrew Barclay builders plates for that engine.

Technical specifications

• 0-6-2 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by Walschaerts type valve gear.
• Internal gas firing using the Roundhouse 'FG' type burner.
• Controls fitted as standard: steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, gas regulator and reversing gear.
• Dimensions: length 365mm, width 115mm, height 155mm
• Weight: 4.0 kg (with r/c).
• Full radio control is available for both regulator and reversing valve gear.
• Colours: Gamboge (illustrated), green, black or maroon.
• Gauge: 32 or 45mm. Please state gauge when ordering. A gauge conversion kit is available separately to allow changing between 32 and 45mm gauge. Fitted as standard with insulated wheels.