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 please click here .
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
Precision Craftsmanship
Our reputation for reliable, simple to operate, hard working engines and excellent customer support is well known world wide.
Browse through this website and find out all about our products and where they are built.
Find out how our locomotives work and check out technical details of major parts.
If you like what you see but can't find an answer to any specific question in these pages, just send an e-mail or contact us by phone, or in person!
Classic Series
All models in this series share the following features:-
Internal gas fired boilers using our own poker gas burner for efficient production of steam under most weather conditions.
Two, double acting slide valve cylinders. (Four on the Garratt)
Simplified 'Walschaerts' type valve gear to control valve events and allow forward and reverse running.
Full radio control of both steam regulator and reversing valve gear so that you can drive your model just like the real thing. Manual control engines are also available.
Gauge adjustable between 32mm and 45mm so you can run on 'G' scale, SM32 or SM45 railways.
Insulated wheels are fitted as standard on certain models or as an optional extra on all others so you can run live steam along side your electric trains.
Battery Diesel Series
Our range of battery-powered diesel outline locomotives is offered in ready-to-run form and built to match our steam locomotives in both performance and level of detail. Radio control comes as standard, with optional sound available on selected models.
Basic Series
A range of inexpensive locomotives from Roundhouse which we call the 'Basic Series’.
Offered in ready to run form with slip-eccentric valve gear and gas firing but capable of being easily enhanced by the customer, using our accessory packs. A great deal of development has preceded the launch of this range to enable us to offer models of a lesser specification and lower price than those of our ‘Classic Series’ without compromising our reputation for performance and reliability. To achieve this, we have evolved a very simple basic concept that uses the minimum number of parts and is very quick to manufacture.
They will appeal not only to ‘first time buyers’ who have to purchase a complete railway with their hard earned cash, but also the ‘well heeled’ operator who just wants a simple but reliable fill up and go loco.
Our Business Hours.
You are most welcome to visit us in person to discuss your needs or even drive one of our demonstration models.
- Mon – Thu
- 08:30 – 17:00
- Friday
- 08:30 – 14:00
- Sat – Sun
- Closed