ìTOM ROLTî FOR 5î GAUGE
SILVER CREST
ìTom Roltî
In 1969 the Talyllyn Railway purchased an 0-4-0 locomotive from the Bord na Mona company in Ireland to fill a need for additional motive power driven by an increase in passenger numbers. Much work was required to re-build and re-gauge the engine from 3ft to the unusual 2ft 3 inch gauge of the Talyllyn. The new engine was built in 1991 at Pendre works and emerged as an 0-4-2 named ìTom Roltî - in tribute to the author L.T.C.Rolt who was instrumental in the preservation of the Talyllyn Railway.
A regular 5î gauge model is built to a scale of 1/11.3. Tom Rolt for 5î gauge is built to the larger scale of 1/5.4. This creates a very large and powerful model. Its relatively small wheels, combined with a near 90kg weight, delivers great traction and makes this an excellent passenger hauler. The stove enamel paintwork provides a beautiful, hardwearing, finish that will stay pristine for a good many years. As an award winning professional model maker I am delighted to have been involved in the design and testing of this fine model. An opportunity not to be missed for the narrow gauge enthusiast.
Mike Pavie
The Model
This magnificent coal-fired live steam model represents our first venture into narrow gauge and fulfils a need for a relatively simple engine that is a powerful workhorse for its size. It is sure to be a favourite at clubs offering public running. It is presented in the standard Talyllyn livery of deep bronze green with black borders and yellow lining. The model is delivered fully painted and lined and is ready-to-run ìout of the boxî. It comes complete with a fully certificated silver soldered copper boiler, CE and UKCA marked. Every model comes with a full 12 months warranty.
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We have presently reserved production capacity for the manufacture of just 25 models and confident that demand will exceed the number of models available. Completion of the batch build is scheduled for early 2023. It is offered at the great value for money price of just £6,995.00.
Free p&p worth £195.00 if you order early.
We will offer free p&p on any order placed within 28 days as a thank you for your early order.
The order book is now open and you can confirm your order reservation for a deposit of just £1,995.00.
We will then request an interim payment of £2,000.00 in September 2022 as the build of your model progresses, a further stage payment of £2,000.00 in December 2022 and a final payment of £1,000.00 in February 2023 before shipping.
The courtesy and professional approach shown by Silver Crest Models throughout has been quite outstanding and second to none. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending the company to other prospective FOLHQWV DQG ZRXOG ¥¡DJ WKHP XSµ as an exemplar to other businesses.
J. L. North Devon