{"title":"Featured listings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"4-inch-scale-tasker-little-giant-stock-code-12148","title":"4 inch scale Tasker \"Little Giant\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWe sold this engine back in 2024 - it's recently come back in much the same condition. We've steamed the engine in recent days and issued a new certificate for the Cheddar boiler - pictures opposite and words below are from the last time it was here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4 inch scale Tasker \"Little Giant\" traction engine, a well-built engine with commercially made copper boiler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn award-winning model, much exhibited and rallied by its builder until his death in 2019, since when it has not been used. It comes complete with a meticulously kept log detailing the 1,797 hours it had run from new; the repairs, maintenance and improvements made over a busy working life, along with drawings and documentation related to the full-size engines, used when researching the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests, with new certification issued. On test the engine proved free-steaming, responding readily to the regulator and running very well - quiet in low gear, with some ringing of the gears in high gear (although, to those of us used to full-size Fowler rollers, nothing to write home about...)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is minor wear-related play to crosshead and eccentric sheaves, not something that, at the moment, requires attention. We've fitted a new pressure gauge, blowdown valve and a couple of replacement blanking plugs during the pre-sale service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine is two speed with differential, running on rubber tyres. It's road-registered with V5 document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VbYvqD1bZIE?si=exOph871-UCjQ3-V\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019725361493,"sku":"12148","price":11950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12148-1.webp?v=1779906532"},{"product_id":"gauge-1-aster-gwr-no-5015-kingswear-castle-4-6-0-stock-code-13390","title":"Gauge 1 Aster GWR No.5015 \"Kingswear Castle\" 4-6-0","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 45mm gauge Great Western 4-6-0, No.5015 \"Kingswear Castle\" by Aster Hobbies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnsteamed from new, it's in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54330226213205,"sku":"13390","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8149.webp?v=1783600048"},{"product_id":"gauge-1-southern-pacific-s12-0-6-0-stock-code-13519","title":"45mm gauge Southern Pacific S12 0-6-0","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 45mm gauge Southern Pacific S12 by Accucraft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe third one of these we've had through, they're particularly good runners - this one is no exception, w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee've issued new hydraulic and steam test certificates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.accucraft.com\/manuals\/AT%2032%20SP%20S-12%20LS%20Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe operating manual is available to view online on Accucraft's website.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kg-R1oTAjn0?si=Db_7rMT6NFQogOG3\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55073828700501,"sku":"13519","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_9646.webp?v=1790080362"},{"product_id":"reeves-commander-vertical-twin-stock-code-13591","title":"Reeves \"Commander\" vertical twin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quantity of castings for a Reeves \"Commander\", the largest stationary engine in the Reeves catalogue. Rarely seen, we've never had a complete one on its own - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/steam-launch-s-l-merlin-stock-code-8134?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=024120a4b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe only example in the Archive was fitted to a steam launch we had through back in 2019\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastings include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain columns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain bearings \u0026amp; caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder block \u0026amp; covers, valve chests \u0026amp; covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEccentric straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverser quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrust block housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed pump body \u0026amp; gland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has come to use from the family of the late owner. The castings have been labelled and cross-referenced to the list of parts \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ajreeves.com\/commander.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable from Reeves.\u003c\/a\u003e It comprises a largely complete set, weighing in at over a hundredweight - many of the smaller missing parts could be machined from stock material. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55330420916565,"sku":"13591","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8038.webp?v=1791977038"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-crampton-six-wheel-tender-stock-code-13358","title":"5 inch gauge Crampton six-wheel tender","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely made 5 inch gauge six-wheel tender, as carried by the LNWR 2-2-2-2 \"Liverpool\" in 1847 by Bury, Curtis and Kennedy to Thomas Crampton's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather a sad story with this one - on the demise of its builder, the locomotive and its tender became separated, the tender subsequently disposed of at a time when the whereabouts of the locomotive was unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, with minor paint and rivet damage at the sole plate on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf considering building one of these elegant early machines, the tender would save a good deal of work, whilst allowing a builder to concentrate on the interesting bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, if you have a Crampton without a tender, having water fittings matching those fitted to this one let us know - it would be nice to reunite them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55330859123029,"sku":"13358","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13358-01.jpg?v=1791979444"},{"product_id":"3-1-2-inch-gauge-conway-0-6-0t-stock-code-13593","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge \"Conway\" 0-6-0T","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quantity of parts and castings for Martin Evans' 3 1\/2 inch gauge Hunslet \"Conway\", including (in fairly random quantities):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinders (five gunmetal, two cast iron)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne set of erected frames with horns and wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne set of laser cut frames with unmachined hornblock and wheel castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEccentric straps\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve guide rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmokebox doors and rear rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast iron grates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder covers (front and rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve chests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity of boiler material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle set of drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt some 80kg for the lot there appears to be a single full set of castings, with enough parts to suggest that the builder planned to make three locomotives in total - however, we're unable to guarantee completeness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55342744928597,"sku":"13593","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8020_5d00ede8-4299-44c5-9b6c-c08b4283f478.webp?v=1792060605"},{"product_id":"32mm-gauge-acccuraft-ragleth-stock-code-13469","title":"32\/45mm narrow gauge Accucraft \"Excelsior\" 0-4-2ST","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 32\/45mm narrow gauge \"Excelsior\" 0-4-2ST, commercially built by Accucraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManually controlled \u0026amp; gas-fired, it's passed a steam test here at the works, with the safety valve blowing off freely at 40psi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition throughout, it's missing a pin from the pony truck.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55438847574357,"sku":"13469","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8789.webp?v=1792405590"},{"product_id":"7-inch-gauge-battery-electric-0-4-0-stock-code-13574","title":"7¼ inch narrow gauge 0-4-0 battery electric shunter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 7 1\/4 inch narrow gauge 0-4-0 battery electric shunter, a simply constructed locomotive of robust proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sturdy, steel-bodied design, there's a single Bosch 12v motor chain driving both axles and a single-tone horn. It runs in both directions although will require a pair of batteries - the pair of original Yuasa 38Ah batteries were dead on arrival and proved unresponsive to charging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55440885645653,"sku":"13574","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8190_60dba323-987f-48b1-a581-afb619516d20.webp?v=1792408313"},{"product_id":"5-inch-narrow-gauge-sweet-pea-0-4-0t-with-tender-stock-code-13577","title":"5 inch narrow gauge \"Sweet Pea\" 0-4-2T + tender","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well advanced 0-4-2T to the popular \"Sweet Pea\" design, complete with tender and CE-marked boiler by Western Steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to a good standard, the chassis runs well on air in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith much of the hard work and expenditure now behind it, this is a project which could be completed with modest facilities - work remaining includes provision of fittings, pipework, tank and cab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for a fast build, our friends at Blackgates Engineering offer a range of parts including kits for cab, saddle tank and stainless steel grate\/backhead assembly which would save a good deal of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need some inspiration, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-sweet-pea-0-4-2st-with-tender-stock-code-9443?_pos=15\u0026amp;_sid=093d01813\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethere are pictures of one of the finest Sweet Peas we've seen in the archive here\u003c\/a\u003e, similarly built as an 0-4-2ST + tender.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55451668480341,"sku":"13577","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8280_87e83d1b-1412-4738-af50-bac862ac3f37.webp?v=1792502441"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-butch-0-6-0t-stock-code-13589","title":"5 inch gauge \"Butch\" 0-6-0T","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5 inch gauge 0-6-0T to the Kennions \"Butch\" design. We've had several excellent examples of this design through - the combination of six close-coupled wheels and substantial adhesive weight make them capable club performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real barn-find, this one has come to us from the estate of a local model engineer. In a state of considerable dilapidation, it nevertheless runs well on air in both directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an initial hydraulic test the boiler appeared structurally sound at 160psi with one or two minor beads on firebox stays; water running down a superheater flue into the firebox curtailed the test, we suspect a perforated superheater element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly dismantled, the hand pump and axle pump pipework has been removed, and the blowdown has sheared off in the backhead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452157116757,"sku":"13589","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8297_1de5d55f-a3c2-45a5-a0ca-c4c2e79ef193.webp?v=1792504078"},{"product_id":"gauge-1-aster-gwr-king-4-6-0-stock-code-13583","title":"Gauge 1 Aster GWR 4-6-0 \"King George V\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA GWR 4-6-0 \"King George V\"  by Aster Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from a kit and unsteamed from new, the chassis is currently seized solid. We've attempted some gentle persuasion in the workshop without success - an infamously fiddly locomotive to work on in any scale, it will require dismantling to investigate further.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55463122633045,"sku":"13583","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8315.webp?v=1792581736"},{"product_id":"45mm-gauge-aster-gnr-stirling-8-foot-single-stock-code-13604","title":"45mm gauge Aster GNR Stirling 8 foot Single with glazed display case","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eA gauge 1 Stirling 8 foot single, assembled from an Aster kit, serial number 219\/300.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eProduced as a single batch of 300 locomotives in 1996, they are one of the harder to find  Aster models, particularly in this condition. We suspect the elegance of the design – one of our favourites, we’ve had them in every gauge from 45mm to 7 ¼ inch over the years - combined with being an ideal size to display means that owners tend to hold onto them; we’ve only ever had two through our hands in this gauge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eIn excellent, as-new condition, complete with a custom made mirror-backed glass case with leaded edging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eComplete with original manufacturer's packaging, documentation and toolkit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eGiven the fragility and weight of the case, it's not practical to ship - collection from works would be preferred, alternatively contact us for a quote to have it delivered by our own transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55490364768597,"sku":"13604","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13604-08.webp?v=1792761513"}],"url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/collections\/featured-listings\/parts-castings.oembed","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}