The Small England engines are the first 4 steam locomotives of the Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales. They were build by George England & Co in South London in 1863, followed by two ‘large Englands’ in 1867. They were originally built as 0-4-0 side tank locos and modified gradually over the years into their final and most iconic form with extended saddle tank, enclosed cab and a tender for coal, as depicted by our model. 4 of the 6 England engines survive and three of those are still in service, still on the Ffestiniog Railway.
The "England" locomotives are synonymous with the Ffestiniog Railway and will make a very attractive and appealing model of a classic Welsh narrow gauge engine. A rake of slate wagons, or Peco Festiniog Railway coaches will look just right behind one of these cute little engines!
Kato/Peco OO9 Festiniog Railway 'Small England' locomotive model specification
- Narrow gauge ready-to-run locomotive - OO-9, 1:76 scale, 9mm gauge track;
- Available as two versions: "Prince" and "Princess" in lined maroon livery;
- Separate locomotive chassis also available - supplied with detachable unpainted body moulding for protection;
- DC (analogue) coreless motor fitted within loco body giving smooth and reliable running;
- Loco and tender electrically connected - pick ups on front loco axles and two tender axles. Inner axle of loco fitted with traction tyres;
- Will comfortably negotiate 9inch/229mm radius curves;
- Fully decorated with fine lining and small details;
- Separate moulding supplied for handrails, etc.;
- Supplied fitted with standard PECO OO-9 coupling, Arnold N gauge couplings supplied separately.
Please note: DCC operation is technically possible but no provision has been made for this in the model due to limited available space.