Criccieth Castle

Criccieth Castle is the first in a new range of battery powered diesel outline locomotives from Roundhouse.

The prototype was built at Boston Lodge for the Ffestiniog Railway from parts supplied by Baguley—Drewry and entered service in 1995.

The model has been designed and built to be equal in performance to Roundhouse steam locomotives. It features a beefy motor and drive-train and at almost 3 kg is quite a heavyweight with performance to match. It will pull the heaviest trains at realistic speeds and keep going for several hours.

Make it something extra special with the optional onboard sound system. Hear the engine start up when you switch the loco on and sit there with the engine ticking over. Open the throttle and the engine sound increases with the speed of the loco. Hear the air brakes operate or the horn sound as you press a third switch on the transmitter.

Technical specifications

• 0-6-0 outside framed chassis with high quality Buhler motor and precision made steel and bronze gear set.
• Fitted with full radio control for both speed and direction (and sound if fitted).
• Rechargeable NiMh batteries (8 on loco) for excellent running time, complete with fast charger for in-situ charging.
• Directional head lights and colour side lights.
• Gauge adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
• Insulated wheels as standard.
• Fully glazed windows and removable roof to access detailed interior.
• Available with optional sound system featuring realistic engine start up and running plus air brakes and horn all operable from r/c handset.
• Dimensions: length 275mm, width 110mm, height 150mm
• Weight: 2.92 kg.
• Colours available: Blue, Mid Brunswick green, Dark Brunswick green, Black, Gamboge, Tan, DHR Blue or Maroon.