Next available batch September 2024*
Bertie is typical of the style of Saddle Tank locos that were probably the most common type of small locomotive found on British narrow gauge railways. He is offered ready to run in a choice of colours and in either 32mm or 45mm gauge. Being internally gas fired Bertie is efficient and and powerful.
The standard Bertie can be personalised to your own requirements with the additional accessories available such as the polished brass dome and chimney cap. Please see our Roundhouse Enhancements page for details.
Specification for Bertie:
0-4-0 inside framed chassis.
Double acting slide valve cylinders.
Slip eccentric valve gear.
Internal gas firing.
Controls fitted as standard:
Steam regulator.
Safety valve.
Displacement lubricator.
Gas regulator.
Dimensions:
Length 280mm.
Width 118mm.
Height 145mm.
Weight 2.1Kg.
Gauge:
32mm or 45mm
(non adjustable and non insulated).
Safety:
By their nature these locomotives involve naked flames and will have hot surfaces and hot water and steam under pressure. As such these locos are sold as a collector model and are for age 14+ and then should only be used under the close supervision of a competent adult.
*Batch dates are supplied by Roundhouse and we cannot always guarantee space left in a batch, particularly if the model is popular so please only use the batch date as a guide, however we shall contact you if a batch is full and waiting time will be longer.
