Atlantic in gamboge livery.

Atlantic

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 (the same olive green as used by the North British Railway), and they pulled some of the most elegant carriages on the British narrow gauge. Both loco's operated up to the closure of the railway but were finally scrapped in 1934.

The Roundhouse model of Atlantic, with upgraded specification and additional features, replaces the discontinued Argyll.

Technical specifications

• Fully sprung 0-6-2 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by simplified Walschaerts type valve gear.
• Internal gas firing using the Roundhouse 'FG' type burner.
• Water top-up system and water gauge.
• Controls fitted as standard: steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, gas regulator and reversing gear.
• Glazed cab windows.
• Dimensions: length 375mm, width 115mm, height 160mm.
• Weight: 4.0 kg (with r/c fitted).
• Full 2.4GHz radio control is available for both regulator and reversing valve gear.
• Colours: any standard Roundhouse colour (Gamboge illustrated).
• 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.