Roundhouse Kits.
Roundhouse Engineering provides a range of locomotive kits for those wanting the satisfaction of building their own engine. Our modular system allows you to purchase the engine in manageble installments to build at your own pace. This flexible approach also allows builders to create their own freelance designs on to a Roundhouse chassis and boiler.
These are not 'build it in one evening' kits, however any average modeler with care and patience can build a model to be proud of. Our kits contain all the necessary parts together with detailed instructions and require only basic tools for assembly.
No machining is necessary though a small number of holes may require further drilling. Painting of all items is left to the builder.
Pressure vessels are supplied fully built, tested and certified and only require the relevant fittings screwing on. The bodywork is in 'etched brass' form and requires soft soldering. Difficult shapes are pre-formed for you and any folding required is done with the help of 'fold lines', etched into the brass.
Chassis kits can be supplied with insulated wheels if specially requested. This will enable the loco to operate with track pickup electric locomotives without shorting out the electrics. An extra charge is made for this feature.
Please note that kits include all necessary parts, but do not include the following.
- Buffer beam overlays.
- Cylinder covers.
- Works plates.
- R/C Electronic components
These are available as extra enhancements if required. Insulated wheels are also available with all kits, please state preference when ordering.
HBK1 chassis kit for
0-4-0 'Billy' locomotive.
The full set of kits builds up into either a 'Fowler' 'Katie', 'Lady Anne' or 'Billy', however being modular, you don't have to buy the whole lot at one time. You can buy each kit separately and build up at your own speed.
You don't even have to buy a full set of kits, you may want just the chassis and fit your own boiler and body, or a chassis and boiler then build your own body to suit, it's as flexible as you make it.
We also offer the four wheeled tender as used on the William locomotive in kit form for those who wish to build an alternative tender.
Building a steam locomotive is not the easiest of projects, but our kits contain all the necessary parts together with detailed instructions and require only basic tools for assembly.
No machining is necessary though a small number of holes may require drilling.
HBK3 boiler kit for 0-4-0 'Billy' locomotive
Pressure vessels are supplied fully built, tested and certified and only require the relevant fittings screwing on.
HBK5 body kit for 0-4-0 'Billy' locomotive
The bodywork is in 'etched brass' form and requires soft soldering. Difficult shapes are pre-formed for you and any folding required is done with the help of 'fold lines', etched into the brass.
The following kits are now available.
Fowler
- HBK20 0-6-2 Fowler chassis kit.
- HBK21 Fowler boiler kit.
- HBK22 Fowler body kit.
- HBK23 Fowler R/C fittings only kit (suppy your own r/c set).
- HBK9 Fowler bogie tender kit.
Katie
- HBK15 0-4-0 Katie chassis kit.
- HBK16 Katie boiler kit.
- HBK17 Katie body kit.
- HBK18 Katie R/C fittings only kit (suppy your own r/c set).
Lady Anne
- HBK2 0-6-0 Lady Anne chassis kit.
- HBK4 Lady Anne boiler kit.
- HBK6 Lady Anne body Kit.
- HBK10 Lady Anne R/C fittings only kit (supply your own r/c set).
George
- HBK1 0-4-0 chassis kit.
- HBK16 Katie/George boiler kit.
- HBK8 George body kit.
- HBK12 R/C fittings only kit (supply your own r/c set)
Billy
- HBK1 0-4-0 Billy chassis kit.
- HBK3 Billy boiler kit.
- HBK5 Billy body kit.
- HBK12 Billy R/C fittings only kit (supply your own r/c set)
If you find the thought of assembling your own chassis a little daunting but still want to build something a little different, then we do offer ready built and tested chassis or chassis/boiler assemblies for you to add your own bodywork to.
HBK7
These tenders are intended for general use to go behind any locomotive that you fancy - whether it looks right or not is upto the individual. We can also supply a drawbar and dragbeam for easy coupling to the loco, if required.
- HBK7 Four wheeled tender kit as George (state gauge required).
Available soon
HBK9
HBK9 Bogie tender kit, as Fowler. (state gauge required).
Diesel Locomotive Kit
HBK-D1
Our first offering in the diesel range is a self assembly chassis kit for the 0-6-0 chassis as used on our Criccieth Castle locomotive.
It is aimed at the builder who wants a powerful, battery electric chassis onto which they can then build their own bodywork.
All parts are supplied unpainted and all electronic R/C fittings must be purchased seperately.
Technical specifications
- 0-6-0 outside framed chassis with high quality Buhler motor and precision made steel and bronze gear set.
- Gauge adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
- Insulated wheels as standard.
- Dimensions (loading gauge) are :- length 275mm over buffers, width 110mm.
Diesel Locomotive Kit HBKD2
One of our latest offerings in our diesel kits range is our 0-4-0 chassis based on freelance design.
Technical specifications
- 0-4-0 chassis based on freelance design.
- Machined brass and stainless steel laser cut parts.
- High quality geared motor and precision made nylon worm gear set.
- Supplied with a MFA motor rated between 6V to 15V. This is limited to 7V - 14V when used in conjunction with a Roundhouse-Locoglyde speed controller.
- Supplied with uninsulated wheels as standard. Insulated wheels are available at an extra cost.
- Adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
- Length over center buffers: 240mm
- Buffer width: 87mm
- Frame width: 57mm
- Height: 45mm
- Distance between wheel centers: 80mm
- Weight: 1021g
- Batteries and R/C controller not included in this kit.
Diesel Locomotive Kit
HBK-D3
This versatile 0-6-0 chassis and powerful motor will provide an excellent base for any builder looking to create their own diesel or steam-outline locomotive on quality Roundhouse parts.
The parts are supplied unpainted in component form and include full instructions.
Technical specifications
- 0-6-0 chassis based on freelance design.
- Machined brass and stainless steel laser cut parts.
- High quality geared motor and precision made nylon worm gear set.
- Supplied with a MFA motor rated between 6V to 15V. This is limited to 7V - 14V when used in conjunction with a Roundhouse-Locoglyde speed controller.
- Supplied with uninsulated wheels as standard. Insulated wheels are available at an extra cost.
- Adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
- Length over center buffers: 265mm
- Buffer width: 87mm
- Frame width: 57mm
- Height: 45mm
- Distance between outer wheel centers: 95mm
- Weight: 1152g
- Batteries and R/C controller not included in this kit.
Diesel Chassis
DRTR01
Fully assembled and painted this 040 ready to run chassis, with motor, is just waiting for you to drop a body on it of your own design
This hardwearing chassis with powerful motor marries Roundhouse reliability with your own creativity. We can also supply our Locoglyde electronic speed controller for use with this chassis. For your battery requirements we always recommend our own supplier Strikalite for all your rechargeable battery needs.
Price code: 040D
Technical specifications
- 0-4-0 diesel outline chassis based on freelance design.
- Machined brass and stainless steel laser cut parts.
- High quality geared motor and precision made nylon worm gear set.
- Supplied with a MFA motor rated between 6V to 15V. This is limited to 7V - 14V when used in conjunction with a Roundhouse-Locoglyde speed controller.
- Chain driven rear axle.
- Supplied with insulated wheels as standard.
- Adjustable between 32mm and 45mm gauge.
- Length over buffer beams: 157mm
- Width: 76mm
- Height from rail head to top of motor: 70mm
- Distance between wheel centers: 56mm
- Weight: 552g
3 Plank Wagon Kit
Small kit built wagon kit, discounts available on bulk purchase.
