{"title":"Manufacturer - Hunslet Engine Company","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese locomotives are based on prototypes built by the Hunslet Engine Company, Leeds. There are both prototypical and freelance creations, both large and small, found on railways at home and overseas. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whiting","title":"Whiting","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a Hunslet Engine Co. tramway locomotive, is heavily inspired by our 'Windle' model. The model takes much of the shape and styling from Leeds No.1, built by Hunslet for the Colsterdale Waterworks Railway in Yorkshire. However, the profile has been reduced to fit a smaller 0-4-2 wheel arrangement, whilst still keeping the attractive UK styling of the prototype. This model also features tramway skirts, to hide a Kato mechanism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis model has been updated from that shown in the photographs, and now includes an NEM coupling pocket and short coupling. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beginner's kit, and comprises a single large body shell, with separate cab piece and a selection of detailing components with which to personalise the model. The finished\/painted model shown in the images has kindly been completed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RepaintsByBen\/?locale=en_GB\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRepaints by Ben\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56108656984390,"sku":"41-374K","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Whiting.png?v=1772729414"},{"product_id":"whiting-copy","title":"Hancock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a Hunslet Engine Co. tramway locomotive, is heavily inspired by our 'Bushel' model. The model takes much of the shape and styling from Leeds No.1, built by Hunslet for the Colsterdale Waterworks Railway in Yorkshire. However, the profile has been reduced to fit a smaller 0-4-2 wheel arrangement, whilst still keeping the attractive UK styling of the prototype. This particular design features full-length tanks, two forward sandboxes and air brake apparatus. This model also features tramway skirts, to hide a Kato mechanism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis model has been updated from that shown in the photographs, and now includes an NEM coupling pocket and short coupling. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beginner's kit, and comprises a single large body shell, with separate cab piece and a selection of detailing components with which to personalise the model.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56108661702982,"sku":"41-375K","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Hancock_D.png?v=1774126081"},{"product_id":"groby","title":"Groby","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a Hunslet Engine Co. tramway locomotive, is heavily inspired by the 0-6-0ST built for the Groby Granit Railway. Differences include larger sandboxes, with cross-saddle control linkages. Also, both injectors are on the right hand side of the locomotive, following the practice of Hunslet machines on the Penrhyn Quarry Railway. These help to hide the Kato mechanism, whilst the right hand side footplate features a toolbox. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis model has been updated from that shown in the photographs, and now includes an NEM coupling pocket and short coupling. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beginner's kit, and comprises a single large body shell, with separate cab piece and a selection of detailing components with which to personalise the model.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56108663439686,"sku":"41-376K","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Groby.png?v=1772729415"},{"product_id":"howrah","title":"Howrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a freelance steam tramway locomotive, inspired by similar locomotives built by the Hunslet Engine Company. The design has a similar boiler, tank and cab shaping to locomotive \"Leeds No.1\" built by this manufacturer for the Leeds Corporation Waterworks Railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model carries skirts around the motion, which would be fitted to machines intended to run on lines through deserts (to protect the motion from sand) or alongside a road. The model is of 2' gauge in scale, but would not look out of place on larger gauge systems. As it runs, it carries a 0-4-2T arrangement, but the wheels are well hidden and so it could also represent a 0-6-2T. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a intermediate kit, with the body made up of several large components including the lower frame, upper tank and cab, smokebox and roof. There are also many small and delicate parts to fix, including tank tops, bunker heap, safety valves and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe model can be powered by any of the KATO 11-108, 11-109 or 11-110 mechanisms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56113553637702,"sku":"41-146K","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Howrah.png?v=1772814677"},{"product_id":"russell-c1906","title":"Russell c1906","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a Hunslet Engine Company number 901 \"Russell\". This 2-6-2T locomotive was built in 1906 to 2' gauge, to work what became the Welsh Highland Railway. In 1924 the locomotive was heavily modified in order for it to be able to operate on the Ffestiniog Railway. Russell continued to operate on the Welsh Highland Railway up until its closure in 1937. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive was eventually sold to industry, working on the Fayles Tramway in Dorset until 1953. In 1954, Russell was purchased by the Birmingham Locomotive Trust for preservation, and at first put on display at Tywyn Wharf on the Talyllyn Railway. In 1965, it was donated to the Welsh HIghland Railway preservation group for restoration, first steaming again in 1987. Russell returned to steam after a major overhaul in 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model represents the locomotive in as-built (c1906) condition, which is also how the locomotive was restored in its last overhaul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit has been printed in new HD resin, which is darker in finish to the parts shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an advance kit. The body is in a several pieces, with roof and cab interior to fit. There are also brass body panels to fit within recesses to the bodyshell, to help provide a metallic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Graham Farish 08 chassis requires significant modification to complete, in this case replacing the frames and all the motion and flycranks. There is also valve gear, with several delicate pivoting components to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56125296968006,"sku":"41-231K","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Russell_E1.png?v=1772967725"},{"product_id":"russell-c1935","title":"Russell c1935","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a Hunslet Engine Company number 901 \"Russell\". This 2-6-2T locomotive was built in 1906 to 2' gauge, to work what became the Welsh Highland Railway. In 1924 the locomotive was heavily modified in order for it to be able to operate on the Ffestiniog Railway. Russell continued to operate on the Welsh Highland Railway up until its closure in 1937. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive was eventually sold to industry, working on the Fayles Tramway in Dorset until 1953. In 1954, Russell was purchased by the Birmingham Locomotive Trust for preservation, and at first put on display at Tywyn Wharf on the Talyllyn Railway. In 1965, it was donated to the Welsh HIghland Railway preservation group for restoration, first steaming again in 1987. Russell returned to steam after a major overhaul in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model represents the locomotive as cut-down to work the Ffestiniog Railway, with vacuum brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an advance kit. The body is in a several pieces, with roof and cab interior to fit. There are also brass body panels to fit within recesses to the bodyshell, to help provide a metallic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Graham Farish 08 chassis requires significant modification to complete, in this case replacing the frames and all the motion and flycranks. There is also valve gear, with several delicate pivoting components to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56125315088710,"sku":"41-232K","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Russell_E2.png?v=1772967721"},{"product_id":"sierra-leone-railways-no-85","title":"Sierra Leone Railways No.85","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is inspired by Sierra Leone Govt Railways No.85. The Hunslet Engine Company built over thirty similar machines of 2-6-2T arrangement to operate the railways of the West-African nation. The last of these locomotives, built to a slightly improved design, was No.85. On the lines closure, this particular locomotive was offered to the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, and became No.14 in their fleet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large locomotive and the kit is only intended to operate on 12\" radius curves. Inside the box there are parts in order to present the locomotive in all main guises it has carried on the W\u0026amp;LLR, including optional fuel bunkers and toolbox. There is a choice of bufferbeams to fit, should you want to attach the pilots\/cowcatchers or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is an advance kit. The body is in a several pieces, with roof and cab interior to fit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Graham Farish 08 chassis requires significant modification to complete, in this case replacing the frames and all the motion and flycranks. There is also valve gear, with several delicate pivoting components to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56125330882886,"sku":"41-236K","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_SLR85.png?v=1772967725"},{"product_id":"leeds-no-1","title":"Leeds No.1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a freelance steam locomotive, inspired by similar locomotives built by the Hunslet Engine Company. The design has a similar boiler, tank and cab shaping to locomotive \"Leeds No.1\" built by this manufacturer for the Leeds Corporation Waterworks Railway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is an advance kit. The body is in a single piece, with roof and cab interior to fit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Graham Farish 08 chassis requires significant modification to complete, in this case replacing the frames and all the motion and flycranks. There is also valve gear, with several delicate pivoting components to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56125334782278,"sku":"41-131K","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Leeds.png?v=1772967720"},{"product_id":"masham","title":"Masham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a freelance steam locomotive, inspired by similar locomotives built by the Hunslet Engine Company. The design has a similar boiler, tank and cab shaping to locomotive \"Leeds No.1\" built by this manufacturer for the Leeds Corporation Waterworks Railway. This model differs from our Leeds No.1 model by being more accurate to the proportions of the prototype, which was a tall\/wide machine for 2' gauge with many features in common with the Sierra Leone Railways No.85.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is an advance kit. The body is in a several pieces, with roof and cab interior to fit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Graham Farish 08 chassis requires significant modification to complete, in this case replacing the frames and all the motion and flycranks. There is also valve gear, with several delicate pivoting components to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56125338452294,"sku":"41-136K","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Masham.png?v=1772967724"},{"product_id":"beddgelert","title":"Beddgelert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeddgelert was built in 1878 by the Hunslet Engine Company (Leeds - works number 206) to supplement the fleet of the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways (now part of the Welsh Highland Railway from Dinas to Rhyd Ddu). Its 0-6-4T arrangement resulted in a large overhang at the cab end, which meant it was prone to derailing the leading wagons on sharp curves. Beddgelert was later modified with a raised smokebox and an inclined boiler, in order for it to work the 1-in-40 gradients of the Bryngwyn Branch cab first. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model includes all parts required to assemble working outside-framed motion, including accurate replacement flycranks and ponytruck wheelset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is an advance kit. The body is in many separate components, including frame, saddle, cab and roof.  The Graham Farish 08 chassis requires significant modification to complete, in this case replacing the frames and all the motion and flycranks. There is no valve gear, and so the only delicate component is the crosshead and coupling-rod assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56125343826246,"sku":"41-216K","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_Beddgelert.png?v=1772967721"},{"product_id":"windle","title":"Windle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of a 0-4-2 tank locomotive, is heavily inspired by the 'Leeds 2\/3' models built by renowned model make Paul Windle. The model takes much of the shape and styling from Leeds No.1, built by Hunslet for the Colsterdale Waterworks Railway in Yorkshire. However, as with Paul's models, the profile has been reduced to fit a smaller 0-4-2 wheel arrangement, whilst still keeping the attractive UK styling of the prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beginner's kit, and comprises a single large body shell, with separate cab piece and a selection of detailing components with which to personalise the model. If motorising, the Bachmann Quarry Hunslet chassis requires no modification to fit, other than replacing the rear coupling with the included ponytruck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56128363462982,"sku":"41-362K","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/19_Windle.png?v=1772986860"},{"product_id":"bushel","title":"Bushel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis This 0-4-2T is heavily inspired our WINDLE model, but with tanks, boiler and sandbox arrangement inspired by the Sierra Leone Hunslets, such as No.85 now based at the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. The profile has been reduced to fit a smaller 0-4-2 wheel arrangement, whilst still keeping the attractive styling of the prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beginner's kit, and comprises a single large body shell, with separate cab piece and a selection of detailing components with which to personalise the model. If motorising, the Bachmann Quarry Hunslet chassis requires no modification to fit, other than replacing the rear coupling with the included ponytruck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56128375357766,"sku":"41-363K","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/20_Bushel.png?v=1772986860"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/collections\/FfR_Coaches_11_and_12_13c_96ceb8b6-e327-4f8d-a6cd-bceb2dfba15f.jpg?v=1774959651","url":"https:\/\/fourdees.co.uk\/collections\/manufacturer-hunslet.oembed","provider":"Fourdees Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}