Argyle Locomotive Works
 LATEST NEWS
3rd February 2010

 


ASTER NEWS

Two New Models

  • BR Standard Class 5  4-6-0 in black or green livery.  This is a high spec build with  piston valves, drain cocks, etc in a compact and powerful locomotive.  Price estimate A$6,000 (Subject to exchange rate)

  • Union Pacific Challenger 4-6-6-4  High Speed fast freight and passenger power in articulated form.  Black and two tone grey delivery as UP3985.  For this model, Aster will be asking for firm reservations and livery choice before production commitment.  Price estimate - similar to NSWR AD60 i.e. A$15,000 (Subject to variances)

 


GENERAL NEWS

In Stock

Aster
A revised version of their Kiso Forest Railways 0-4-2T Baldwin.  Available as a basic slip eccentric model or optionally a fully detailed version with Stephenson valve gear. 
In stock now.

 

 

The final example of the Aster NSWGR AD-60 Garrett
 in black livery with no lining

 

Roundhouse
Classic Series delivery times are now  6-7 months due to demand.  We have stock models coming forward continually but early enquiry is useful!

Now Taking Orders

  • Accucraft IoM Pairs Bogie Coach

     

  • Accucraft Welshpool & Llanfair "Countess" in green or black, manual or R/C

    Accucraft W&L Countess
     

  • Accucraft Welshpool & Llanfair Pickering Coach

    Accucraft W&L Pickering Coach      
     

And Reservations

  •  Accucraft  US Narrow Gauge D&RGW T-12 4-6-0 for 2010 delivery

 

New Model Announcements

Accucraft
The following models have all been announced for production:

  • Isle of Man Live Steam - "Mannin" 2-4-0 Beyer Peacock in 45mm only - 2010 release

 

  • South African Live Steam - SAR NG15 2-8-2 "Kalahri" 32/45mm - 2010 release

  • D&RGW K36 2-8-2 live steam version

Accucraft K36

  • SP F4 2-10-2 1:32 scale live steam

  • Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson 4-6-4 as running on the British Columbia Rly.  Live steam gas or meths firing

  • SP narrow gauge 4-6-0 (Owens Valley)

  • 2 truck Climax with Walschaerts Valve Gear

  • DSP&P 2-8-0 #191 with Condon stack, early boiler fittings, etc

  • Mason Bogie 2-6-6 DSP&P "Tenmile" and "San Juan" - two liveries

  • East Broad Top 2-8-2 #12

Reservations are now being accepted for any of these fine models with delivery probably in the nine to twelve month time frame.

Roundhouse
Deliveries of the Classic series are now about 6-7 months from the factory.  We have models coming forward for stock every month but an early enquiry will help secure the model you want.  Check out the links on our Roundhouse page for the full range.  A separate Roundhouse Price List can be had by clicking here
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New Parts Available

Argyle has added to its loco builders parts range with a number of beautifully detailed lost wax castings of parts in use on NSW steam locomotives.  See the Detail Parts page.

Track

Sunset Valley
This fine track system is also now being stocked by Argyle.  Narrow gauge flex track is available in 32mm, 45mm and dual gauge.  The rail is code 250 and will join to the Accucraft code 250 track.  Turnouts are available from 3 foot to 21 foot radius.  The smaller radius turnouts are insulated at the frog while the larger radius have lost wax cast frogs.  Details can be seen on our Sunset Valley page.

 

Argyle Locomotive Works
241 Belgrave - Gembrook Rd, Clematis VIC 3782, Australia
Phone +61 3 5968 6573     Email:
argyleloco@fhills.hotkey.net.au

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