12699
One of a class of three locomotives built for the Penrhyn Slate Quarries of North Wales between 1882 and 1893, sister engines "Linda" and "Blanche" run to this day - in 2-4-0ST form - on the Ffestiniog Railway. "Charles" is preserved, on static display, in the Penrhyn Castle Museum.
Fitted with radio control. set up for one-handed operation with both regulator and reverser mapped to the left hand joystick.
Complete with manufacturer's documentation including handbook and original test certificates for boiler and gas tank, along with a purpose built wooden carrying box.
Includes free UK shipping.
Stock code |
12699 |
Gauge |
32/45mm |
Length/inches |
12 |
Width/inches |
4 |
Height/inches |
5.5 |
Weight/Kg |
6 |
Wheel material |
steel |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
brass |
Valve type |
piston |
Valve gear |
Roundhouse inside valve gear |
Reverser type |
radio control |
Boiler maker |
Roundhouse Engineering |
Boiler type |
centre flue |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - <2 litre capacity |
Year built |
2014 |
Boiler number |
290514G |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
1 |
Date out |
Jun-25 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
09-Mar-29 |
Steam test valid to |
24-Apr-26 |