History

BUNDABERG IS BEING DISCONTINUED AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2018

This is a model of works number 6 built in 1952 by the Bundaberg foundry for the Millaquin Mill in Queensland, Australia.

In its later years it became known as 'Speedy' operating on the Ballyhooley steam railway (Mossman) transporting tourists around the Port Douglas area.

Technical specifications for 'Bundaberg'.

Internal gas firing using our ‘FG’ type burner.
0-6-2 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by simplified Walschaerts type valve gear.
Exhaust enhancer.
Water top-up system and water gauge.
Controls fitted as standard are :- steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, gas regulator and reversing gear.
Glazed cab spectacles.
Available either with Fowler or Spark Arrestor chimney.
Available with either red or black frames.
Dimensions (loading gauge) are :- length 322mm over buffers, width 123mm, height 165mm, weight 4.1 Kg
Full radio control is available for both regulator and reversing valve gear using 2.4GHz R/C.
A gauge conversion kit is available separately to allow changing between 32mm and 45mm gauge. Please state gauge when ordering.
Available with insulated wheels.
Supplied with etched brass works plates.
Available in any Standard Roundhouse Colour