Russell

The Hunslet Engine Company was a locomotive manufacture based in Leeds. Originally founded in 1864, the works has built steam, diesel and electric locomotives of varying sizes and gauges, and is currently part of the LH Group of companies. In 1906 they designed and manufactured order number 901 for the Porthmadog, Beddgelert and South Snowdon Railway, Wales. This 2-6-2T locomotive was built to 2’ gauge, and named Russell.

Russell is a 2-6-2T, built with suprising speed and incorporating many features common to Leeds No.1 and the Sierra Leone Government Railway locomotives. 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. The locomotive was eventually sold to industry, working on the Fayles Tramway in Dorset until 1953.

The models are powered by a smooth a powerful Graham Farish 08 chassis, with custom etch motion parts. The model will negotiate 9" radius curves, but operates best on 12" or more. The cab roof is removable to allow easy access to the interior. The coupling hoops are ommited on this model, due to the location of the brake pipes.

Russell is also available in the form it took following the first rebuild on the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) in the 1980s. This includes welded tanks, dual brake gear, shortened coal bunkers, different cab steps and removed sanding gear. 

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