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45mm narrow gauge Roundhouse Fowler 0-6-2 - stock code 12338

A 45mm gauge Fowler 0-6-2 by Roundhouse Engineering, based on works number 16255, built in 1924 for the Inisfail Tramway in Queensland, Australia.

A one owner engine, it remains in excellent condition, having apparently seen little if any use. On test it steamed freely and ran very well.

Fitted with radio control, with servos operating regulator and reverser; the receiver is mounted in the tender, the engine comes complete with matching transmitter.

Includes free UK shipping.

gauge 45mm
scale 16mm
length/inches 13+8
width/inches 5
height/inches 6
weight/kg 5
bore x stroke/inches 44
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material brass
valve type slide
valve gear simplified walschaerts
reverser type radio control
boiler number 13715
boiler maker Roundhouse Engineering
CE mark n/a - < 2 litre capacity
working pressure/psi 40
boiler type centre flue
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 16/Sep/28
steam test valid to 25/Jan/26
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring