Welcome To Roundhouse Engineering

Out of our factory in Doncaster, the heart of England's railway heritage, we supply live steam locomotives for use on G scale, SM32 and SM45 railway layouts.

Since being founded in 1982 the Roundhouse Engineering Co. Ltd. has gained a reputation across the world for high precision model engineering and first rate customer service.

Thousands of customers trust Roundhouse Engineering to provide the wonders of live steam to their indoor and outdoor layouts.

To see our full range of live steam and battery operated locomotives click on the 'Locomotives' section at the top of this page. For guidance on how to order directly from us and information on our latest loco availability click on the 'Order Now' section at the top of the page.

For technical information on how our locomotives run click on the 'Technical' section at the top of this page.

Our helpful staff are always on hand to answer your questions in good time by email or instantly by phone.

Tel: 01302 328035

Email: mail@roundhouse-eng.com

Designed, manufactured and tested in Doncaster, England with pride.

Made In Britain (flag)

NEWS

New For 2024! - LINDA

Our order books are now open for our 'Linda' live steam locomotive. Click on the picture for full specifications. The demonstration model will be on display at the 16mm Assoc. NGM show in April.

New For 2024! - CONWAY CASTLE

Our order books are now open for our 'Conway Castle' diesel locomotive. Click on the picture for full specifications. The demonstration model will be on display at the 16mm Assoc. NGM show in April.

That's right! After a 4 year absence we joyfully announce that we are opening our doors to the public once more this Sunday 2nd June, 10 till 2! Come tour our factory in Doncaster, South Yorkshire and see where the joys of live steam are hand crafted by Yorkshire's finest. The showroom will be open for purchases, chatting to the Roundhouse team and live steam demonstrations. Pete's bargain basement, currently limited to a select few items on the website will have his full wares of oddities for all to rifle through. To top is off a free buffet and hot drinks will be put on for all visitors.
So come one, come all!

A short introductory video to those new to the community and are interested in how our live steam locos are run.

Live Steam Locomotive kits for new and experienced builders.

Looking For Inspiration?

Check out our customer gallery for photos of our locos from happy customers across the world.

Now available for an extra £50 (inc.VAT), 0-6-0 chassis for Billy and Katie. Enquire by email or phone for further details.

Looking to add Radio Control to your manual engine or looking for electronics to add to a scratch built project, check out our newly updated RC Components page under the 'Roundhouse Products' tab above.

"Pssst....looking for some brass noggins? What about some tailends of silver steel or some stainless scraps? I've got metal offcuts by the 1kg, meet me around the back."

For regular factory updates or videos of our locomotives in action follow the links above.


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Here at Roundhouse Engineering Co. Ltd. we value our relationship with our customers and are committed to protecting their privacy. We are required to provide you with certain information about how we collect, use and store information that identifies or is associated with you, as well as your rights in respect of that information.

To this end we have made appropriate changes to our Privacy Policy to provide you with this information. If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

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