{"title":"Second hand in stock but weight = zero","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-lms-black-5-4-6-0-stock-code-12730","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge LMS Black 5 4-6-0","description":"A 7 1\/4 inch gauge LMS Black 5, an older engine which runs well, although due a repaint and bottom end overhaul - it came to us recently along with a good \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-holmside-0-6-0t-stock-code-11788\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHolmside which the owner had bought from us last year.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    With a few months left on the last club hydraulic test, we gave the boiler preliminary test so that we could steam the engine - aside from one minute bead of water on a stay which took up under steam, it held pressure well with no evidence of leaks or distortion. It will require the cladding removing for a thorough inspection - given the painting required, now would be a good time to lift the boiler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    On test the engine steamed freely and ran well - albeit with a good deal of racket from the bottom end, with the motionwork and valve gear needing some rebushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The beautiful scale safety valves worked as well as they look, the injectors picked up reliably - and the authentic-sounding Stanier \"hooter\" whistle is lovely!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Shabby and somewhat tired, but well built in the first place - it's a well-proportioned, nicely detailed engine with a semi-scale backhead. Offered as a running restoration, it has the potential to make a good example of this popular design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I3J-D9Eue3A?si=1tzx3lsZqmozis6V\" 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\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e      \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SUzoJvY3FUo?si=mAZn_S3I6TipC19y\" 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":54009584353621,"sku":"12730","price":13950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12730-1_a039bbbf-e0c8-49f2-a15c-dca14b425780.webp?v=1779904649"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-lms-duchess-stock-code-12718","title":"5 inch gauge LMS Duchess","description":"A well-advanced 5 inch gauge LMS Duchess, with commercial CE-marked boiler supplied new in 2017.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    This one has come to us from a long time customer, downsizing his projects more closely to match the years he perceives left to him in the workshop (were that we all so realistic...)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Bought part-built, work has proceeded on the engine over several years, amongst several other projects (several of which, as finished engines, have appeared on these pages in the past).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The chassis doesn't currently turn over, there is slight movement at the wheels although no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete with a quantity of loose parts and a set of drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009766969685,"sku":"12718","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12718-1_d4430ab3-0061-48f4-a679-11d1f087492c.webp?v=1779904661"},{"product_id":"2-inch-scale-burrell-dcc-showmans-road-locomotive-stock-code-13153","title":"2 inch scale Burrell DCC Showmans Road Locomotive","description":"A finely made 2 inch scale Burrell Showmans road locomotive to Ronald Clarke's highly detailed \"Thetford Town\" design.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Largely complete, work remaining includes making stays and olivers to mount the canopy, and making and fitting the alternator and platform for same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Fit and finish of machined parts is excellent, the engine runs well in either direction with crisp, well-defined exhaust beats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Paintwork and lining is in traditional Burrell colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A long time in build, the boiler had its initial shell test in 1978, almost fifty years ago! It's high time somebody pushed this project over the finishing line - the work to date is to a high standard, it has the potential to make an excellent example of this popular design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e      \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NMOVCIaE3p0?si=NMdyspyln6-226rl\" 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":54009957122389,"sku":"13153","price":6450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13153-1_9419dd6f-16b7-4045-95cf-b6c5fcfdbfd3.webp?v=1779904682"},{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-southern-pacific-coach-stock-code-12711","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge Southern Pacific coach \"Oregon\"","description":"A 7 1\/4 inch gauge Southern Pacific Railroad coach, one of a set of four that came in recently (we have \"Texas\", \"Nevada\" and \"Utah\" as well), made by a man for whom we built a Stafford back in 2012.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Well built and remaining in good condition, it's a little over eight feet long and weighs just under two hundredweight. Fitted with vacuum brakes, it runs freely on a pair of roller bearing bogies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010002473301,"sku":"12711","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12711-1_38ff8773-50f0-4ea8-b42e-baff9f696e20.webp?v=1779904686"},{"product_id":"heavy-duty-vintage-drilling-machine-stock-code-11422","title":"Heavy duty vintage drilling machine","description":"A heavy duty vintage drilling machine, possibly ex-ship's workshop where it would have been bolted to a wall. It's come to us with a collection of full size stationary engines and steam pumps.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Turns freely, fitted with a heavy flywheel and simple single-hole chuck with grubscrew fastening - we assume to take blacksmith style drills with a common shank size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There is a cam operated power downfeed which requires overhaul, the cam not giving enough throw to engage the next pawl of the ratchet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A little under a hundredweight - given its size and modest value, collection from works on this one, there's no economic way to ship it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010050216277,"sku":"11422","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/11422-1_e041c8ed-6251-4684-9f2c-d43b4cec451c.webp?v=1779904693"},{"product_id":"large-freelance-beam-engine-stock-code-13235","title":"Large freelance beam engine","description":"The largest beam engine we've had by some considerable margin, this one stood under a lean-to shelter in the previous owner's back garden for many years, piped up to an elderly vertical boiler.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Standing nearly five feet high and weighing in at around a third of a ton, it's been cleverly put together from a variety of plausible looking parts, including nicely proportioned cast A-frames and spoked flywheel. We suspect the second flywheel started life fitted to a Lister D!.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine turns over by hand. On air it makes half a turn before locking up on compression - we suspect the piston valve needs setting. One A-frame has a neatly done plated repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010069418325,"sku":"13235","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13235-1_1a0cfc1e-db89-46bb-915b-c85ccd85f40b.webp?v=1779904702"},{"product_id":"6-inch-freelance-traction-engine-stock-code-13234","title":"6 inch scale traction engine","description":"A 6 inch inch traction engine of freelance design, eight feet long and weighing in at around a ton. I first bought this engine twenty five years ago, impressed at the time by how well it steamed and ran.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    I kept it while working on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8-ton-aveling-roller\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe restoration of my 8 ton Aveling steam roller\u003c\/a\u003e, using it for everything from rallies to sawing wood for the house (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/health--safety---boys--sawbenches\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhen eldest son proved, in the absence of a governor, to be a dab hand at judging the amount of regulator required\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    My friend Bob used to work part time for SRS in the early days. I met him one Sunday morning thirty years ago when he'd stopped in our village to take on water with his 1913 Aveling steam roller. We chatted, one thing led to another, then I got on board and helped him take it to his next stop - and so a lifelong friendship was forged. He taught me to drive a steam roller, then helped me get my own Aveling which we recovered from a park in South Wales. Back in the day we rallied all summer, then over winter worked on our engines every Sunday down at a yard in Andover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Bob eventually bought the half size engine from me, selling his Aveling shortly afterwards. \"\u003ci\u003e90% of the fun of a full size engine with 10% of the trouble\u003c\/i\u003e\" was his take on it - an engine you could steam up early in the morning, drive it onto a trailer, take it to a local rally twenty miles distant, and still be back home by nightfall. It was very different to when he and I used to road his Aveling everywhere, often taking a day to get to a rally, and another day to get home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Now 94, time came earlier in the year for my friend to downsize his engine collection, comprising model and full-size boilers, stationary engines - and the half-size traction engine. We're none of us too sure when last it was used, although the last boiler test was back in 2015. It's fair to say that Bob's engines always went well, if not kept polished to the highest degree - ten years under a sheet in a garage has not done the the brightwork any favours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Having got it back to the workshop and given the boiler an internal inspection and preliminary hydraulic test, we couldn't wait to put a fire in it, stopping only to replace a missing pressure gauge (we'd managed to leave the original behind - the one shown is a vintage instrument of the correct range, although the red line will need to be re-positioned).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \"\u003ci\u003eDid it always used to run this well?\u003c\/i\u003e\" were Ashley's first words to me, having driven it around the yard. Well, yes was the answer - it really did! It will run down to a slow tickover, sounding much like a full-size engine, and goes very well, with the lightest steering we've ever come across on an engine of this size and weight; it's a delight to drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Cosmetically, it's shabby - the paintwork comes up reasonably well with an oily rag, the brightwork will need some serious elbow grease to get back into nice condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The boiler will need a full ten year inspection, with cladding off. It's made like a full-size boiler, with integral hornplates - thicknesses mainly look pretty good, the tubes are starting to look a bit motheaten although were dry on test. Unusually there are only seven, of large diameter, which may contribute to its free steaming (and will certainly make retubing a quicker job when time comes).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Mechanically, the engine runs well, with age-related wear apparent, mainly in the big end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Road registered, with V5 document; it was originally a single speed engine, it's been fitted with an extra pair of gears to give a higher ratio for the road, along with rubber tyres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Obviously the work of somebody who knew what they were doing, we're still no nearer to knowing who designed and built the engine - or when - than we were twenty five years ago. If anybody has more information about its history or builder, we'd be pleased to hear from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Perhaps the best testament to this one came from Ashley as we were leaving the works last night - \u003ci\u003e\"If I had the spare cash, I'd buy it to put in the engine shed next to my Fowler...\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that's praise for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m641tbKPflk?si=VsGyIh--dMgQxAvb\" 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":54010108313941,"sku":"13234","price":16750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13234-1_a2877ca6-b27c-41e7-9173-4e9bc47341a3.webp?v=1779904706"},{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-mazeppa-0-4-0t-kits-1-5-stock-code-13319","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge \"Mazeppa\" 0-4-0T kits 1-5","description":"A part-built \"Mazeppa\", works number 1466, comprising \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mazeppa---7-14-inch-gauge-0-4-0t%2c-price-per-kit-%2812-kits%29\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekits 1 to 5\u003c\/a\u003e assembled to rolling chassis stage. Started last year, a recent change in circumstances means that the builder is unable to continue the project.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Kits to complete the build are available, including the UKCA marked boiler. For those unfamiliar with the design, there are pictures and a complete specification for \"Mazeppa\" \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mazeppa-7-14-inch-gauge-0-4-0---stock-code-mz040\/\" target='_blank\"'\u003eover in the new-build section here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-build\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThere is further information about our kit build locomotives here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010144031061,"sku":"13319","price":4650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13319-1_5063228b-0c7d-4dd2-8000-507d020296f2.webp?v=1779904710"},{"product_id":"ruston-hornsby-5hp-ip-open-crank-engine-stock-code-8770","title":"Ruston-Hornsby 5hp IP open crank engine","description":"A Ruston-Hornsby 5hp IP open crank engine, considered by many collectors to be one of the finest petrol\/paraffin engines ever made - they were beautifully built, reliable and quiet running. The design was introduced in 1920 and was built until 1928, when it was superseded by the OK design.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    This is an engine from towards the end of production, with straight spoke flywheel, brass beaded crank guard and Bosch low tension magneto. Bought some years ago with the intention of driving line-shafting in the engine shed at home, it arrived the day before our Heywood collection \"At Home\" event in the Autumn of 2019, having been unearthed from the barn it had lain in for the previous thirty years, bought by the previous owner's father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Friend Geoff - now retired, he was in at the beginning of SRS, helping to build the very first Stafford prototype - came over to work his magic on the engine (he did his apprenticeship with Ruston back in the day and, since retirement, has been in constant demand from engine restorers throughout the county).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Although unused in decades, the engine proved to be in good condition, turning over freely and with no damage apparent to castings. With some persistence and fettling of the Bosch magneto, the thing fired up and ran the next day (albeit for short periods, given the complete lack of any silencing!).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    And that was the last time it ran - since then it has again been stored. Work progressed on the railway and rolling stock in the collection, signals and a station building have been made, turntable pit dug, boiler inspections for the locomotives came and went. Whilst we have collected a superb collection of belt drive machinery in the meantime, including a Pittler lathe similar to Sir Arthur's, horizontal mill and a lovely small planer, the Ruston has remained in the stables, awaiting installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Time has finally come to admit that, magnificent though it is, the engine is simply too big to drive a lineshaft with a bench drill on the other end of it (to be honest a small electric motor would do the job just as well, if nothing like as stylishly). So, time has come to - rather reluctantly - move it on; a complete, largely unmucked-about-with engine which could be run as it is, or given a full strip and repaint to produce a superb example of the type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete with a copy of Nigel McBurney's book comprising the set of articles he wrote for \"Stationary Engine\" magazine giving a detailed, blow-by-blow account of restoring a 5hp IP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We reckon it's something around a half ton on its trolley. 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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-inch-scale-clayton-threshing-drum-stock-code-12859","title":"3 inch scale Clayton threshing drum","description":"A 3 inch scale Clayton threshing machine. A well made, highly detailed model - we like the ladder and corn sacks!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Rare in any size, we've had one other in 3 inch scale in the last twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010232602965,"sku":"12859","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12859-1_a52a7f54-5b07-4866-92b2-c21f7b030132.webp?v=1779904723"},{"product_id":"3-12-inch-gauge-lms-mogul-princess-marina-stock-code-7064","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge LMS Mogul \"Princess Marina\"","description":"\u003cfont color=\"red\"\u003eWe originally bought this engine back in 2017 - nicely made, it impressed us at the time by how well it ran. Sold at that time - and again in 2020 - it's recently come back as part exchange against a 5 inch gauge locomotive.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    The boiler was tested by the owner's club in August this year with new certification issued, the steam test expiring October 2026, hydraulic test August 2029. However, tested on arrival we noted a leak on one tube at the smokebox tubeplate, which will require repair. The engine still runs well on air, with some wear apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Photographs were taken in recent days-video and words below were taken back in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A well built 3 1\/2 inch gauge Stanier Mogul to LBSC's popular \"Princess Marina\" design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    On test the engine steamed freely and ran well. 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This is the unlit version - the interior detailing is the same high quality as other models in the range, albeit rather gloomy.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031455289685,"sku":"12234","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12234-1_c9d63728-ca21-487f-a913-595b9905444c.webp?v=1779904735"},{"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":6950.0,"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-class-17-battery-electric-stock-code-13329","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge Class 17 battery electric","description":"A 7 1\/4 inch gauge Class 17 battery-electric by 17D. This one has come to us as part of a larger collection of 7 1\/4 inch gauge locomotives and rolling stock which saw service on a private railway in the south of England.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Regular readers will know we hold 17D's products in high regard - well-conceived, robustly built and pretty much bullet-proof, they're built to do a job of work. Customers who've bought Class 17s seem to hang on to them - this is only the second one we've ever had in - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-class-17-battery-electric-with-driving-truck-stock-code-9093\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere are some pictures of the other one which we sold back in 2020 here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete with batteries - on arrival, both read 100% condition on our meter, with 100% charge in one and 97% in the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Bodywork and paint is overall in good condition, with some superficial cracking to the superstructure which could, if one were worried about it, be filled and resprayed. However the performance of the locomotive, it affects not a jot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Fitted with two tone horns, with illuminated number boards at each end. There are LED running lights fitted, although only the reverse set wanted to work when we tested the locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17d-ltd.co.uk\/class-17\"\u003eThere are full details and further information about the locomotive on 17D's website here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016692781397,"sku":"13329","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13329-1_b8e475aa-435b-4d13-8927-313641cc4f93.webp?v=1779904770"},{"product_id":"freelance-horizontal-mill-engine-stock-code-13184","title":"Freelance horizontal mill engine","description":"","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016694616405,"sku":"13184","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13184-01_d92c1165-8a16-47e6-8278-6c9f042f89e0.webp?v=1779904781"},{"product_id":"large-quantity-railway-related-books-stock-code-13010","title":"Large quantity railway-related books","description":"A large quantity of railway and engineering related books, some 200+ volumes in total.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Collection from works on these - they weigh a ton!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031450079573,"sku":"13010","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13010-1_a685d6cd-7d51-426d-816e-cc301bb407af.webp?v=1779904784"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-gwr-45xx-2-6-2t-stock-code-12996","title":"5 inch gauge GWR 45XX 2-6-2T","description":"This one has come to us as part of a large collection from a long-time customer in Switzerland. Over the years he has bought many fine engines, both from us and elsewhere - in retirement, he has decided that time has now come to downsize.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    He bought this one from us in 2015 - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-inch-gauge-gwr-45xx-2-6-2t-stock-code-6376\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere are pictures and some video of it running at that time in the archive.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Unused in recent years, we steamed it last week following a hydraulic test. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine steamed freely and ran well in both directions with crisp, even beats, although feeling that it needs a day's steaming after its prolonged period out of use. The injector and pumps all worked reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There is work to be done to bring it back up to scratch, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003emotionwork, showing signs of wear, requires rebushing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ethe regulator passes, we suspect a leaky atomiser valve\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ethe sight feed lubricator worked well until, late in the day, it filled with gunge - it needs stripping, cleaning and refilling with glycerine\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003esafety valves need servicing or replacement, they accumulate\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  The work required involves time in the workshop rather than significant expenditure. 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Paintwork is in good condition, although we'd be tempted to repaint into lined gloss black, similar to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-br-standard-class-2-2-6-2t-stock-code-6798\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eanother Class 2 we bought from its builder back in 2014.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    It's recently arrived back in much the same condition as the last time we had it. In steam earlier in the week, it still  \u003ci\u003e\"runs superbly in both directions and makes steam well\"\u003c\/i\u003e, according to the workshop notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Both injectors are reliable and effective, there is an auxiliary hand pump as backup. Safety valves open and don't accumulate, but require persuasion to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Fitted with steam brakes, the valve and cylinder require attention to address leaks (not to mention lack of any detectable retardation) when applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We gave the boiler a hydraulic test when it arrived so that we could steam it; there was no sign of leaks or distortion, however the all-welded boiler had no paperwork when it first arrived with us in 2016. At the very least it will require lifting from the frames and cladding stripping off for a thorough examination and test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete with a purpose-built transport cradle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"393\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_joXnDEjwjo?si=__nyOwwjS1b1QRti\" 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":54016699531605,"sku":"12616","price":9750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12616-1_9f125f70-a14f-4212-b55d-2e48eb2dcb92.webp?v=1779904802"},{"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":"sanderson-beam-engine-in-case-stock-code-13151","title":"Sanderson beam engine in case","description":"A finely built beam engine, based on the 12nhp engine built by Sanderson of Glasgow in 1846.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Exceptionally well made, with attractive base and glass case, it runs beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kf0cN4tnecY?si=TXC7nSfEhO8GyT9T\" 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":54016708215125,"sku":"13151","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13151-1_afaf3117-b6df-49c8-b0d8-2dd3b1b24df7.webp?v=1779904860"},{"product_id":"2-inch-scale-agricultural-engine-lincolnshire-lad-stock-code-12994","title":"2 inch scale agricultural engine \"Lincolnshire Lad\"","description":"\u003cfont color=\"red\"\u003eWe sold this one back in 2015, it's recently come back as part of a large collection of engines from a long time customer in Switzerland. 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Two speed transmission, band brake to nearside rear wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine runs well on air - there's a clip of it running in the workshop here - and is complete with a set of drawings and material and adhesive for rubber tyring the wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2ZPp0wOWg2s?si=ttZKuCrpD8HMGk9Z\" 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":54016708608341,"sku":"12994","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12994-1_8c6a9e24-e208-42d7-a05a-433392e19845.webp?v=1779904863"},{"product_id":"lgb-22512-diesel-locomotive-v51-stock-code-12224","title":"LGB 22512 Diesel Locomotive V51","description":"An LGB 22512 Class 251 Bo-Bo diesel, complete with original box.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    In excellent condition, this one has come to us as part of a large collection of LGB locomotives and rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031456665941,"sku":"12224","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12224-1_1e1968f3-8566-48cb-90a5-c189c8d6df37.webp?v=1779904873"},{"product_id":"gauge-1-aster-union-pacific-challenger-4-6-6-4-stock-code-13090","title":"Gauge 1 Aster Union Pacific Challenger 4-6-6-4","description":"A gauge 1 Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 \"Challenger\", at just under four feet long one of the largest and most complex models offered by Aster.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     Made in small quantities - with most engines pre-ordered - the design sold out shortly after launch. Used examples come up occasionally - new, mint in box examples such as this one are a good deal harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Unsteamed, in original manufacturer's packaging with all documentation and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016710672725,"sku":"13090","price":9750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13090-1_ee39a532-9ec3-4515-9a1f-1ba3ba4e8feb.webp?v=1779904878"},{"product_id":"merryweather-b-type-valiant-fire-pump-carriage-stock-code-13218","title":"Merryweather B type Valiant fire pump carriage","description":"A Merryweather Valiant fire pump carriage; free-rolling it's complete, in good condition.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    For those who haven't seen one before, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/merryweather-valiant-fire-pump-stock-code-1906\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThere are picture of a Valiant on its carriage in the archive here\u003c\/a\u003e. A clever design, it allows the fire pump to be loaded and moved single-handed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54016713261397,"sku":"13218","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13218-1_31a6327d-473a-4be4-9112-ee812d1b1bb3.webp?v=1779904892"},{"product_id":"3-12-inch-gauge-tich-0-4-0t-stock-code-13292","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge \"Tich\" 0-4-0T","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \"barn find\" 3 ½-inch gauge, small-boilered LBSC \"Tich\" with Walschaerts gear - the original, and arguably best-looking, variant of his iconic design. It rolls along freely and runs in either direction on air. The builder has neatly routed the reach rod through a sleeve in the right-hand water tank, requiring a bell-crank to connect to the lifting links. 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Built from a Steam Traction World kit, the Lyka 2 is an evolution of their original, well-proven \"Lykamobile\" design.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    First registered at the end of 2023, this one-owner car is in excellent condition, it's arrived with us direct from the builder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We've had ten Lykamobiles over the years (as well as one freelance steam car and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1907-stanley-four-seater-runabout-stock-code-10057\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efabulous 1906 Stanley\u003c\/a\u003e as well) so like to think we know our way around road steam when it comes to the rapid, pneumatic-tyred, fast-steaming, high pressure variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Our first time driving a Lyka 2, in truth there's little difference in performance compared to the original. Still makes steam from cold in under ten minutes, still the best way to experience full size steam if you don't want to get dirty hands!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The bodywork has been copied from the original kit panels, but made in a superior grade of plywood (the builder having a friend in that line of business) - the original body panels, along with a set of MDF patterns are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \"Audible means of warning of approach\" are provided by a vintage horn mounted on the tiller, as well as a fabulous mechanical two-tone bell, mounted at the front of the car and operated by a foot pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Engine is the well-proven twin cylinder job from the original design, with overhung crank and chain drive to the rear axle. There are a pair of mechanical lubricators, and twin water pumps, driven from the crossheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The boiler is the biggest departure from the original design. Formerly a Winslow-type water tube unit, we have no idea how difficult it was to manufacture but, with its all welded \"spaghetti junction\" arrangement of tubes, it looked pretty much  impossible to repair should a tube fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The Lyka 2 features a conventional multitube vertical boiler, with a relatively small water capacity and large number of expanded tubes. Still a fast-steaming unit, but eminently repairable by conventional methods. An improvement, we feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    It's fired by a standard central heating boiler burner, designed to run on domestic heating oil. It can be jetted to run on diesel, although that will cost you 50% more than heating oil; from past experience (we've had one Lykamobile which ran on diesel), it's a foul-smelling, inferior fuel!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Another improvement is the elimination of the electronic dashboard showing water level in the boiler, relying instead on a good old-fashioned Klinger water gauge. 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