{"title":"Locomotives","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-swiss-steeple-cab-locomotive-0-4-0-and-db-essen-packwagen-stock-code-12378","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge Swiss steeple cab locomotive 0-4-0 and DB Essen packwagen","description":"A 7 1\/4 inch gauge Swiss steeple cab locomotive, complete with a driving truck in the form of a DB Essen Packwagen which carries an additional set of batteries.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A large, heavy locomotive of considerable power and adhesive weight, it has recently been rewired and fitted with a new 4QD Pro-160 140 amp controller with RBT handset and relay board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The locomotive is powered by a pair of EMD 24 volt motors, there are separate air brakes for the locomotive and driving truck. The compressor for the brakes is situated in the tender, it also provides air for a very effective whistle mounted in the locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Batteries can be charged in situ via a charging port, the second set in the tender are wired in parallel with the locomotive batteries, providing power for the compressor and boosting power of the traction motors when connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RFjLlNKgKfo?si=UIZzq2Y1d1xwt8D8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010214973781,"sku":"12378","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12378-1_9bccc2c7-8497-4e63-9a31-989ff20f8c6c.webp?v=1779904721"},{"product_id":"3-12-inch-gauge-gnr-atlantic-stock-code-12773","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic","description":"\u003cfont color=\"red\"\u003eWe sold this one to a prolific collector up in Scotland in January 2025. On display for a few months in the interim, it arrived back with us in part-exchange for a North Eastern R1.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e    A 3 1\/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic to LBSC's \"Maisie\" design, underneath the funereal black paintwork and rather alarming neon red \"snail trail\" lining is a surprisingly well made engine which steamed freely and ran well in forwards, if less surefooted in reverse.\u003cp\u003e    On test the axle and hand pumps worked well and the injector picked up cleanly. The safety valve opened reliably and maintained pressure within prescribed limits, although sometimes needing the lightest of taps with the shovel to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    An engine whose performance belies its looks - something that could be run as-is, although with scope for cosmetic improvement if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031457583445,"sku":"12773","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12773-1_e28b805a-a2d2-4f6e-8346-b6c945cf6c86.webp?v=1779904734"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-freelance-pacific-stock-code-11942","title":"5 inch gauge freelance Pacific","description":"The first time we saw this engine - perched high up on a shelf in an old garage full of assorted projects and otherwise unremarkable, part-built engines, we assumed it was 7 1\/4 inch gauge - it's that sort of size!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Recently arrived in our workshop, it had been a four man lift to load into the van. At just over seven feet long, and tipping the scales at 157kg with its tender, this was an engine conceived and built to do a serious job of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Obviously influenced by Stanier's four cylinder Princess Royal design, it combines that with a distinctly late-era BR cab and tender, making for an imposing sized locomotive, getting on for a foot longer than a 9F!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine has done plenty of work in its life, witnessed by wear in the valve gear and motionwork - it is due a bottom end overhaul in the next year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued, with only the tiniest leak past the regulator on hydraulic test, all other fittings were dry. Boiler feed was originally by hand pump and a tender mounted axle pump - the hand pump has been removed, along with pipework for the axle pump, the engine now relies on twin injectors which both performed faultlessly during the three hours the engine was in steam earlier in the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There is a whistle valve fitted to the fountain, although blanked off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The boiler is very free-steaming - fitted with four safety valves, the two front ones proved more than capable of keeping to working pressure. The grate is in three pieces, with the centre section dropping down using a footplate-mounted lever making disposal very straightforward - if only more engines were designed the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Fitted with vacuum brake ejector for the train and steam brakes on the locomotive, which are effective if slow to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The regulator is of screw type, silky smooth in operation and giving fine control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There is an electronic speedometer fitted, but not functioning when tested - it comprises a magnet on the rear driving wheel and sensor, not expensive to replace from the local bicycle shop if it can't be resuscitated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine runs very well in forwards gear, with clear, well-defined exhaust beats. Slightly less sure-footed in reverse, although it's unlikely to spend much time running tender first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    From the above you may have gathered we're super impressed with this one. Obviously the work of an experienced builder, built to work hard and with a huge amount of presence. Sitting behind the tender, the front buffer beam is over seven feet in front of you - it's an unusual, somewhat awe-inspiring sight, not often seen in this gauge!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    If anybody knows more of the engine or its builder's history we'd be very pleased to hear from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzoed7nmsSo?si=Bh95FmARmAeqH1ir\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016691929429,"sku":"11942","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/11942-1_dfc098e1-83cc-422c-a735-63656abacec7.webp?v=1779904765"},{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-sweet-william-0-4-0st-with-tender-stock-code-13204","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge \"Sweet William\" 0-4-0ST with tender","description":"A 7 1\/4 inch gauge \"Sweet William\" 0-4-0ST with tender, recently arrived in part exchange for a new Stafford.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    An older engine which has see regular club use, it came to us with a blanked off flue tube - we've retubed the boiler and issued new hydraulic and steam certificates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We've fitted the engine with new slide valves, it steams freely and runs well enough forwards, slightly less assured in reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Fitted with vacuum equipment and braked tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The tender is fitted with a water tank and electric pump, with quick-fit connectors to the locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uZ5eWGIVrzY?si=wg2LwM2zO7Jm0p9q\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016702480725,"sku":"13204","price":8950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13204-1_a68b650d-a9ba-48cb-abda-42462f52a009.webp?v=1779904821"},{"product_id":"3-12-inch-gauge-lms-mogul-stock-code-11449","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge LMS Mogul","description":"\u003cfont color=\"red\"\u003eA regular feature in these pages, we've had this one through twice before - unused in either of its previous ownerships though unfortunately now missing its ashpan and grate, it's recently come back to us in the condition shown opposite.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A 3 1\/2 inch gauge LMS Mogul to LBSC's \"Princess Marina\" design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    An older engine, well made in the first place it steams freely and runs well, notching up in either direction. The boiler has had recent hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Boiler feed is by hand pump and axle pump - originally a pair, one has been blanked off and its clack used for an injector instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yw-MR4eBrfE?si=7k38J9xhgWpTsm19\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031457911125,"sku":"11449","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/11449-1_570158c0-f30a-44ae-9b04-41439bcd182d.webp?v=1779904826"},{"product_id":"45mm-gauge-accucraft-gwr-61xx-2-6-2t-stock-code-12955","title":"45mm gauge Accucraft GWR 61XX 2-6-2T","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 45mm gauge GWR 61XX by Accucraft. An elegant design, we've had several in larger gauges including \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-gwr-61xx-large-prairie-stock-code-9113\/\"\u003eKeith Wilson's 7 1\/4 inch gauge version back in 2020.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted and numbered as 6106, the sole survivor of the class which lives in preservation at Didcot Railway Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive passed a hydraulic test and steams freely, running well in both directions; it's supplied with certificates for the same as well as the original manufacturer's documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full technical specification is available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.accucraft.uk.com\/products\/61xx-gwr-live-steam-2-6-2t\/\"\u003eon Accucraft's website here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U4km5Z1ANEk?si=zrvt4wzx3pwNG0Of\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020080042325,"sku":"12955","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12955-1.webp?v=1779910607"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-polly-vi-stock-code-13399","title":"5 inch gauge Polly VI 2-6-0","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5 inch gauge narrow gauge \"Polly VI\" 2-6-0, one of the largest locomotives in the Polly range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine has been serviced in our workshop, with a variety of minor jobs attended to. The CE-marked boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests, with new certification issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine is in good mechanical condition, the paintwork still presents very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn test it proved free-steaming and ran well in either direction - much as we've come to expect from these rugged, well-proven engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-7SfY4u4lLg?si=st96d_xaDfQCWjDy\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248451014997,"sku":"13399","price":4650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_7774.webp?v=1782820478"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-gwr-bradley-manor-4-6-0-stock-code-13436","title":"5 inch gauge GWR 4-6-0 No.7802 \"Bradley Manor\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5 inch gauge GWR 4-6-0 No.7082 \"Bradley Manor\" to the Martin Evans design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has come to us from a man who has painted many model locomotives - both his own and those of friends in the GL5 association - as well as full-sized engines at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The paintwork on this engine, finely done in the first place, remains in excellent condition, the dark green retaining a lustrous finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commercially made boiler by John Ellis has had hydraulic and steam tests, with new certification issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn test test the engine proved free-steaming and ran well in either direction, with slight wear apparent in the motionwork. There are extension controls for reverser and regulator, avoiding the need to lean over the tender when driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.7802 was built in 1938, and ran until withdrawal in 1965. It was sent to Barry scrap yard the following year, before bought for preservation in 1979. Originally intended to provide spare parts for another locomotive undergoing restoration, in 1983 the decision was made to restore No.7802 to steam - the restoration was complete by 1993, since which time \"Bradley Manor\" has lived at the Severn Valley Railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KGFx4-i-BaQ?si=_zTbkOg3a_EVFNCA\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54373914280277,"sku":"13436","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8222-SRS-D02.webp?v=1784032702"},{"product_id":"7-1-4-inch-gauge-class-20-battery-electric-stock-code-13472","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge Class 20 battery electric","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 7 1\/4 inch gauge Class 20 by 17D, a one-owner locomotive in good running order, complete with batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with an M-troniks sounds card and 4QD pro controller with remote handset; a powerful locomotive, it is chain driven by a 1hp motor on each bogie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17d-ltd.co.uk\/Class-20-locomotive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efurther information and full technical specification\u003c\/a\u003e for the Class 20 on 17D's website.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54412088148309,"sku":"13472","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/IMG_8473.webp?v=1784556072"},{"product_id":"7-1-4-inch-gauge-class-10-battery-electric-and-driving-truck-stock-code-13488","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge Class 10 battery electric and driving truck","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eA 7 1\/4 inch gauge BR Class 10 0-6-0 battery-electric shunter with driving truck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThe locomotive has two batteries powering a single 24V Parvalux motor with chain drive to the back axle, Mtroniks controller and handset. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThe wooden body is well-detailed, including interior detailing in the cab. Paintwork is to a utilitarian standard, the iconic wasp stripes on the front and back panels neatly done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThe locomotive is fitted with fore and aft running lights and an effective sound card. There's a button for a prototypical – somewhat feeble - bell, the previous owner has also added a strident two-tone horn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eBased on a Ride On Railways tipper wagon chassis, the driving truck contains a 12V battery to power the locomotive ancillaries and a compressor. Both locomotive and tender are air-braked, there's an aperture to pipe this through to the train if required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eComplete with fitted cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54681666715989,"sku":"13488","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13488-01.webp?v=1787046983"}],"url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/collections\/locomotives\/gauge-1-smaller.oembed","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}