History

Conway Castle was built in 1958 for the Royal Naval Armament Depot at Ernesettle in Devon. It arrived on the Ffestiniog Railway in 1981 and was rebuilt by Boston Lodge with a Gardner 6LXB 180hp bus engine. During the late 80s and early 90s is was used for Push-Pull duties before being transfered to the Welsh Highland Railway in 2000 for use in the Dinas yard. The loco was withdrawn from service in 2013 and plans are in place to rebuild the sections of the loco to make it more suitable for works trains and shunting.

This model has been designed and built to be equal in performance to our steam models. It features a powerful motor and drive-train and at almost 3 kg is quite a heavyweight, with performance to match.

Technical specifications for 'Conway Castle'.

0-4-0 outside framed chassis with high quality 12V motor and precision made nylon worm & gear set.
Four wheel drive with chain driven rear axle
Dimensions are :- length 260mm, width 105mm, height 150mm, weight 2.75 kg.
Full radio control for both speed and direction (and sound if fitted).
Working directional headlights
Rechargeable NiMh batteries for excellent running time complete with fast charger for in-situ charging.
Fitted as standard with insulated wheels.
The wheels are adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
Fully glazed windows and removable roof to access interior.
Available with optional sound system featuring engine sound and horn at extra cost.
Minimum radius 2'.
Available in any Standard Roundhouse Colour, shown here in Deep Brunswick Green.

2024 Prices (includes VAT)

Radio control - £1145.00

With sound - £1295.00