Roundhouse Billy - (Rhiannon)
Billy is based on a design by Arthur Koppel and found in large numbers throughout Europe, locomotives were also built to this design by Andrew Barclay in Scotland and found on narrow gauge lines around the British Isles.
0-4-0 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by simplified Walschaerts type valve gear. Gas fired using Roundhouse's 'FG' burner. This marticular example is manual controlled
Rhiannon is a stunningly detailed model in 32mm gauge. No small detail has been over looked and she exhibits a wealth of natural patina. Included is the lovingly hand crafted tender.