Roundhouse Bulldog

[Mobi]

They have introduced a new battery powered loco.

http://roundhouse-eng.com/bulldog.htm

To my eyes, can't get excited Its aesthetics leaves a lot to be desired. Not cheap either but that is typical to Roundhouse.

 

[pugwash]

Its aesthetics leaves a lot to be desired.

I think they gave that away in the name ???

 

[3Valve]

Oddly for some reason I like it

 

[Tony Walsham]

I like it too.

 

[Gizzy]

Cute....

 

[PhilP]

Too clean!!
After all, it is a 'dirty little diesel'..

 

[3Valve]

Looks much more workmanlike than their Little John, which to my eyes looked a bit too cutesy.

Altogether a more convincing model IMO.

 

[Beddhist]

Too clean!!
After all, it is a 'dirty little diesel'..

Well, factory photo! You wouldn't expect a prototype factory pic to show a dirty anything. Lots of scope for weathering.

The detailing looks nice.

@Ross: you need new glasses. I can see two slotted screws.

 

[Madman]

I really like it, but if the prices on their site are in Pounds, then I'll just dream on.

 

[JRinTawa]

Looks good to me too. Would come up wonderfully with a bit of weathering.

 

[Tony Walsham]

I like funky little diesels. So do many, if not most, Live Streamers.
Something easy to run when visitors arrive. Good in all weathers and not plastic.
Good market for Roundhouse especially all those small diesels from them are well made. They last a long time., Just like the Live Steam models.
Sure they are a bit more expensive than some others, but, in this World you only get what you pay for.
More power to Roundhouse.

 

[spoz]

Me too. Pity about the price.....particularly converted to AUD given the plummeting nature of that currency!

 

[funandtrains]

Looks a bit like an O & K.

 

[casey jones snr]

I think Roundhouse have another winner on their hands. I've ordered one for the CFR.

 

[casey jones snr]

Maria, the latest Roundhouse "Bulldog" class locomotive has arrived at the CFR. I picked her up from Glendale Junction this morning, she will be on acceptance trials tomorrow and Sunday.

 

[casey jones snr]

Maria in revenue service passes Freda outside St Bernards signal box on the CFR.

 

[casey jones snr]

Some comparison pictures of Roundhouse Bulldog "Maria" and Roundhouse Little John "Freda".

 

[MRail]

Like it!!
Mine must be on it's way then, ordered at the same time via Track Shack.

 

[3Valve]

Actually seeing them both together now I think I prefer the Bulldog.

 

[casey jones snr]

Actually seeing them both together now I think I prefer the Bulldog.

I must admit, so do I.. Two more to follow from the July run, they will be black.