Billy

Based on a design by Arthur Koppel and found in large numbers throughout Europe, locomotives were also built to this design by Andrew Barclay in Scotland and found on narrow gauge lines around the British Isles.

This really is a locomotive that will look at home on any railway around the world.

Technical specifications

• 0-4-0 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 290mm, width 124mm, height 163mm
• Weight: 2.75 kg (with r/c).
• Full radio control is available for both regulator and reversing valve gear.
• Colours: green, black or maroon.
• Gauge: adjustable between 32 and 45mm. Available with insulated wheels.