Roundhouse survey

TonyW · Post by **TonyW** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:28 pm

I was told today by Chris at Roundhouse that the survey is primarily aimed at their customers in the USA, and ideally they are looking for an American prototype as their next new model. She also said that all suggestions would be considered and there had been a lot of interest with suggestions ranging from good to impossible.

With that information I voted for FR Alco "Mountaineer" and the Brecon Mountain's Baldwin Pacific.

robbieg96 · Post by **robbieg96** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:26 pm

It has to be a Bagnall 0-4-0ST!

I can't believe a model has not been produced before by RH or similar as it seems to be such an obvious choice. So many real ones where produced for gauges from 2 foot to 4 foot, so a model would look good on any gauge.

For me they are a classic NG loco, easily as classic is the quarry Hunslet, and so many still survive today in preservation. Plus many where also made for export, so you could easily dirty one up and it would look good against a Darj B Class!

Its a solid, versatile and simple design, so for these reasons it gets my vote!

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:14 am

Too small for RH standards thought aint it? And also, the Bertie is based roughly on a Bagnall, so I don't think that would really warrant RH making one. I would say how about a Kerr Stuart Wren, but that's still too small.

MuzTrem · Post by **MuzTrem** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:41 am

Well, if RH want to do something genuinely different maybe its time they explored the possibility of building smaller engines? They must surely be capable of it, what with all the computer technology they have availible?

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:09 pm

They probably could but the cost of making non standard parts would mean that the cost of the finished model would be high and therefore might not sell.

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:02 pm

Id love to see a new addition to the Basic range

MTA · Post by **MTA** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:18 pm

mhlr wrote:Too small for RH standards thought aint it? And also, the Bertie is based roughly on a Bagnall, so I don't think that would really warrant RH making one. I would say how about a Kerr Stuart Wren, but that's still too small.

Not if they do one like 'Peter', it's bigger than a 'standard' Bagnall as it was originally three feet gauge.

Here's a comparison; 'Armistice' at the front, 'Wendy' in the middle and 'Peter' at the back.

bessytractor · Post by **bessytractor** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:26 am

Sir haydn wrote:how about W&LLR Sir Drefaldwyn?

one of the members at Guildford has one of these built out of RH bits. Its a very impressive engine and goes well.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:20 pm

I wonder if they'll release the results straight away, or wait until next year at Stoneleigh before they reveal all.

I've suggested L&B 2-6-2, Quarry Hunslet 'Covertcoat' in current condition, and R&E 'Northern Rock'.

Palmerston · Post by **Palmerston** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:26 pm

The L&B manning wardle is going to be done by Accucraft

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:55 pm

I think they should make a W&L Countess!!! Then maybe the people who have to have Roundhouse loco's will sell there Accucraft ones & I could afford to get one secondhand! :D :D

Well it's a plan. :twisted:

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:55 am

Accucraft isn't as yet definatly going to do the L&B's. I talked to them at stoneleigh, and they said that at the moment, it's not going into production.

Palmerston · Post by **Palmerston** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:18 am

i was refering to this tread: about the L&B MW loco

http://gardenrails.myfreeforum.org/abou ... highlight=

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:22 am

Oh okay, didn't see that thread.

Any info on what the price might be?

Pretoria · Post by **Pretoria** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:56 pm

SillyBilly:39291 wrote:I didn't suggest it because I forgot, but, NG6 Lawley, not sure a 16mm one would satisfy my need for a real one, but they are one of the prettiest engines I can think of.

Sorry to raise the dead (defunct thread), but I do so agree and I couldn't resist adding a couple of photos:

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:21 pm

Theres been a 5 inch gauge one on Station road steam recently

DVT Dweller · Post by **DVT Dweller** » Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:27 pm

As this has been brought back to life, out of interest does anyone know what the results were?

Palmerston · Post by **Palmerston** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 6:22 am

Which loco will be next years release?? Are they running out of prototypes. Needs to be wide interest, not a one off obviously.

Aren't George and Mildred the result of the survey?

GardenRail · Post by **GardenRail** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:17 pm

Keith&Joanna:59704 wrote:They look like the cheddar Hercules!!!

Don't they just. Did you ever get your Pearse loco keith?

Pretoria · Post by **Pretoria** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:17 pm

Keith&Joanna:59719 wrote:Hi Tag,

Yes, i managed to get the very last loco build to come from the Pearse factory with the kind help of John Boyes. Loco Number 707 was lined out by Matt Acton and adds a historic engine to my fleet.

Do I detect a minor derailment here ????

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