{"title":"Second hand","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWe are always interested in buying or part exchanging live steam locomotives and traction engines, from small spirit-fired to large scale coal-fired engines - either running, part complete or in need of repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eEverything we sell is supplied on 14 days approval: if it's not what you expected, or thought had been described, return it to us for a refund in full less shipping costs.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngines listed on the \"Locomotives\" and \"Traction Engines\" pages\u003c\/b\u003e are all supplied with a 90 day written \"no quibble\" warranty unless otherwise stated. Most have tested boilers - hydraulic test, steam test or both - and expiry dates are listed under the item's \"details\" tab. Some engines in these sections are not tested or steamed - this can be for a variety of reasons, including those engines which are: locomotives of gauge 1 or smaller; traction engines of 1 inch scale or smaller; particularly old or of historical interest; new and unsteamed, which would normally only have a hydraulic test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngines listed on the \"Running restorations\" page\u003c\/b\u003e typically will require restoration work and\/or recommissioning for steaming. In this category we list the \"barn finds\" and engines that, for a variety of reasons, may not have been steamed in many years. Some, but not all will have been tested in the works, details of any work required will be noted in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngines listed on the \"Projects\" page\u003c\/b\u003e range from part-built through to complete restorations (and pretty much everything in between) - unless specifically stated, boilers are given a visual inspection but have not been tested and are priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eAll engines listed on the website are on our premises, available for inspection by appointment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note for European customers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eNote that since 1st January 2021, European countries will charge VAT on the total price, including shipping, of any second hand goods imported from the UK. Typically around 20%, this will be charged on entry into the country and is in addition to the prices shown on this website. Sales of second hand goods to the UK or anywhere else in the world are unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3245mm-narrow-gauge-roundhouse-darjeeling-b-class-stock-code-13219","title":"32\/45mm narrow gauge Roundhouse Darjeeling B-class","description":"A 32mm\/45mm narrow gauge Darjeeling B-Class by Roundhouse, modified to represent No.787 as converted for oil-burning in 2002.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Initial trials used a forced-draught system, with a diesel-powered compressor mounted on one running board. To reduce the noise - which was deemed unacceptable - a large cowling was added later, enclosing the compressor and oil tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Initial trials were not encouraging, the locomotive taking four hours to complete a trip of just over six miles. Modifications were made including, in 2007, the installation of a system based on that used by the Ffestiniog Railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    None proved entirely satisfactory and, as of 2018, the engine was laid up having been robbed for parts, although with the intention of one day being restored to running order as a coal-burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The locomotive has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031451324757,"sku":"13219","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13219-1_356642fa-f1c8-4270-91cf-4c376c54c99b.webp?v=1779904647"},{"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":"45mm-narrow-gauge-roundhouse-millie-0-4-0t-stock-code-12965","title":"45mm narrow gauge Roundhouse \"Millie\" 0-4-0T","description":"A 45mm narrow gauge Roundhouse \"Millie\", one of their basic range locomotives.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The boiler has had a hydraulic test with new certification issued. We've fitted a new gas jet, it steams freely and runs in both directions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031451390293,"sku":"12965","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12965-1_23404d3c-0c32-48ec-87b3-0cdaa2692c44.webp?v=1779904653"},{"product_id":"3245mm-gauge-garratt-0-4-0-0-4-0t-stock-code-12283","title":"32\/45mm gauge Garratt 2-4-0 + 0-4-2","description":"A 45mm gauge radio controlled Garratt 2-4-0 + 0-4-2, of freelance design \u003ca href=\"\/products\/32mm45mm-narrow-gauge-coal-fired-ng16-garratt-stock-code-12879\/\"\u003eusing Roundhouse running gear in the fashion of ELR Engineering.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The locomotive was serviced and reboilered by the talented Dave Mees at Abbeybach Engineering in June 2025, the new boiler supplied by Jack Shawe of Shawe Engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The locomotive steams well and runs in both directions. Struggling with our rolling road, we laid a short track on the floor of the workshop to accommodate - a much more amusing way to test a locomotive, we really must get a permanent test track laid one of these days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    (As an aside - our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barterbooks.co.uk\/\"\u003efavourite bookshop in the world\u003c\/a\u003e has a G1 layout running on top of the bookcases, about two feet above head height, which while impractical for live steam is nonetheless a source of great envy).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete with radio control handset and carrying box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031451947349,"sku":"12283","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12283-1_a73413b3-4da0-46a3-8a7d-9b662f94b5cd.webp?v=1779904655"},{"product_id":"steam-plant-with-workshop-machines-stock-code-13259","title":"Steam plant with workshop machines","description":"\u003cp\u003eA steam plant with overhead lineshafting and a variety of machines, including a saw bench, drop hammer, toggle press, polisher and dynamo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031459975509,"sku":"13259","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13259-1_575967c5-e5c2-485a-9240-95ad6276a726.webp?v=1779904660"},{"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":"lgb-22801-br-class-99-6001-2-6-2t-stock-code-13097","title":"G scale BR Class 80 0-6-0T","description":"\u003cp\u003eA G scale BR Class 80 0-6-0T, in very good condition - it appears to have had little if any use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031452930389,"sku":"13097","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13097-1_4465de87-068a-46af-8779-6f1cad5d5eae.webp?v=1779904665"},{"product_id":"45mm-gauge-aster-db-br62-4-6-4t-stock-code-13287","title":"45mm gauge Aster DB BR62 4-6-4T","description":"A factory built Aster 45mm gauge DB BR62 4-6-4T.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete in original packaging, the engine appears lightly used from new. In good order throughout, with some minor paint damage to the right hand cab side, it includes the manufacturer's pack of accessories, tools and unopened touch-up paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    As ever with Aster designs, the locomotive is highly detailed with some well-engineered considerations towards practical use - we particularly like the articulated cab roof and cunningly hidden lubricator reservoir in the smokebox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The locomotive is fitted with lights under the running boards, as well as front and rear running lamps, powered by an N type miniature dry cell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031453094229,"sku":"13287","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13287-1.webp?v=1780248547"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-super-claud-4-4-0-stock-code-12608","title":"5 inch gauge CIE 13XX 4-4-0","description":"A 5 inch gauge 4-4-0, this one started out in life as a \"Super Claud\", built to the Martin Evans drawings. Sold in part-built condition, it was finished to resemble an Irish CIE 13XX.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The commercially made boiler by Chambers has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued. We noted a minor leak under hydraulic on one superheater element which was dry under steam; there is a slight leak under steam from the dome gasket, which needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    On test the left hand injector proved utterly useless; the right hand one feeds, with slight overflow. The handpump in the tender is reliable and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    When we first ran the engine it proved a shy steamer; things were improved by opening the ashing-out flap under the grate, pointing to inadequate airflow in that area. Steaming was not improved by the grate having been fitted slightly lower than the foundation ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine ran in both directions on the rolling road, better in forward gear than reverse, with opportunity for improvement by resetting the valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The chassis will require some rebushing in the near future, at some time in the past it has been fitted with a replacement crank axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Overall, workshop notes describe it as a running engine which, with some attention to the drafting, could be used as-is, with potential to be improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FquTzSLXtP4?si=quDl_SwyLs_3hHXx\" 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":54031459877205,"sku":"12608","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12608-1_bef8b75b-70e0-4468-9c80-e2c43e373188.webp?v=1779904670"},{"product_id":"3-12-inch-gauge-lms-mogul-stock-code-12682","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge LMS Mogul","description":"An elderly - bordering on ancient - 3 1\/2 inch gauge LMS Mogul.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine turns over by hand, though the regulator is seized solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We've performed a hydraulic test at 160psi. The boiler is structurally sound, though the firebox material is thin for the size of boiler; there are also four stays beading in the firebox.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031458599253,"sku":"12682","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12682-1_e935f35a-7b2c-4bc9-bf81-55067899ad29.webp?v=1779904671"},{"product_id":"part-built-2-12-inch-gauge-4-4-0-stock-code-9535","title":"Part-built 2 1\/2 inch gauge 4-4-0","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well-advanced 2 1\/2 inch gauge 4-4-0, comprising an air-running slip eccentric gear chassis, complete with axle pump and displacement lubricator, along with a nicely made silver soldered boiler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031458632021,"sku":"9535","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/9535-1_e5bf0008-f424-4543-9a22-78fe4c393cc2.webp?v=1779904675"},{"product_id":"32mm-gauge-aster-ger-0-6-0t-stock-code-12951","title":"45mm gauge Aster GER 0-6-0T","description":"An O-gauge Great Eastern 0-6-0T by Aster, a simple, single cylinder engine with geared drive.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The lined out paintwork is in bright condition with the odd small scratch. Mechanically the locomotive appears to have had little use - on air it ran well in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031453782357,"sku":"12951","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12951-1_ec43faa4-d9d1-4f87-acce-65f02b4f0740.webp?v=1779904677"},{"product_id":"aristocraft-class-66-stock-code-12959","title":"Aristocraft Class 66","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gauge 1 Class 66 in Freightliner livery by Aristocraft, a well-detailed model in excellent condition, complete with original manufacturer's packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031457059157,"sku":"12959","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12959-1_abe67821-c29e-41c7-99ca-9d3569c9b989.webp?v=1779904680"},{"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":"2-inch-scale-clayton-steam-lorry-stock-code-12995","title":"2 inch scale Clayton steam lorry","description":"\u003cfont color=\"red\"\u003eWe originally sold this to a long-time customer and collector of high-quality models back in 2015.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExported to Switzerland, it's been on display alongside all manner of nice models for the last ten years, and has recently arrived back with us as the collection is downsized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've issued new hydraulic certification and run the engine on air. The words below were written back in 2015, the photographs opposite taken in recent days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nicely made 2 inch scale Clayton steam wagon, complete with articulated trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver soldered copper boiler, feed by injector and mechanical pump driven from the crankshaft, with auxiliary handpump mounted at the rear. Twin cylinder engine, gunmetal cylinders with slide valves actuated by Allen straight link motion - the builder was obviously proud of his efforts in the engine department, which features a clear perspex cover so you can see the doings when it's going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009987662165,"sku":"12995","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12995-01.webp?v=1780565569"},{"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":"aristocraft-class-66-stock-code-12953","title":"Aristocraft Class 66","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gauge 1 Class 66 in EWS livery by Aristocraft, a well-detailed model in excellent condition, complete with original manufacturer's packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031457124693,"sku":"12953","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12953-1_75126a3a-3eca-4e02-96d5-6b735a603ebd.webp?v=1779904688"},{"product_id":"gauge-1-aristocraft-mikado-2-8-2-stock-code-11294","title":"Gauge 1 Aristocraft \"Mikado\" 2-8-2","description":"\u003cfont color=\"red\"\u003eWe sold this one in September last year to a regular customer, a driver on the LNER. On display since, it's recently come back in as part-exchange.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e    A gauge 1 Atchison, Topeka \u0026amp; Santa Fe Railroad Mikado by Accucraft.\u003cp\u003e    The boiler has had a hydraulic test, with new certification issued, the chassis runs on air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Something of a hybrid steam\/electric confection, the tender-mounted control panel looks like something from mission control, with switches and indicators for reverser, regulator, lights and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We can report that of the three lights at the front the middle one works every time, the right hand one most of the time and the left hand one never. The motor operating the reverser works, the one to operate the regulator doesn't. Whistle, engine and bell sounds all work, with a speaker fitted in the tender. There is no transmitter for the radio control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There is a \"period piece\" video by Aristocraft showing how to steam and run the engine, linked below and a copy of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pdf\/1725032785Aristo_MikadoLive_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoriginal instruction manual here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8hy_IIsTQ74?si=smMvDekoBios4Jrc\" 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":54031454175573,"sku":"11294","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/11294-2_c31eecb6-a5e4-4ea4-905f-2c355243f73a.webp?v=1779904692"},{"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":"7-14-inch-gauge-bagnall-0-4-0st-stock-code-12789","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge Bagnall 0-4-0ST","description":"Parts and castings for a 7 1\/4 inch narrow gauge Bagnall 0-4-0ST to the popular MJ Engineering design, including:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eerected frames with buffer beams\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003emachined wheels\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003emachined axleboxes, fitted with needle roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eaxle pump assembly, including eccentric sheave, strap and rod\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ecylinder cladding sheets\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ewhistle\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003esundry loose chassis parts\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Drawings and castings are available from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mjeng.co.uk\/mjbagnall.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMJ Engineering.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    For those needing some inspiration to get out in the workshop, we've sold many of these over the years, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-bagnall-0-4-0st-with-driving-truck-stock-code-6895\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eincluding this superb example  back in 2016.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031458369877,"sku":"12789","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12789-1_a4de4421-50db-49c4-a1bd-0e3514cb7417.webp?v=1779904694"},{"product_id":"32mm45mm-gauge-accucraft-wlr-countess-stock-code-12954","title":"32mm\/45mm gauge Accucraft W\u0026LR \"Countess\"","description":"A gauge 1 Welshpool \u0026amp; Llanfair Railway \"Countess\" by Accucraft.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Unerringly popular, we've had half a dozen of these in the last few years. This example is in good order with brand new receiver and transmitter fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We've issued new hydraulic and steam tests - unsurprisingly, it's a free steamer and runs well in both directions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031454667093,"sku":"12954","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12954-1_338df922-f564-43ed-8f8a-b3304cb60dbc.webp?v=1779904697"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-br-class-7-william-shakespeare-stock-code-13107","title":"5 inch gauge BR Class 7 \"William Shakespeare\"","description":"A 5 inch gauge Standard Class 7 Pacific \"William Shakespeare\", built from a Winson kit.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    At an advanced stage of assembly, we're told that the engine has been run on air in the past. On test in the workshop the valves and pistons passed air, although the chassis did show some signs of life - we suspect repacking the pistons and oiling round would improve matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete with a quantity of parts and original manufacturer's boiler certification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031458697557,"sku":"13107","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13107-1_6205e9f1-8e7e-48cb-8aa5-11d7ee3b5ab0.webp?v=1779904699"},{"product_id":"45mm-narrow-gauge-accucraft-drgw-c-21-2-8-0-stock-code-12911","title":"45mm narrow gauge Accucraft D\u0026RGW C-21 2-8-0","description":"A 45mm narrow gauge D\u0026amp;RGW C-21 2-8-0, commercially manufactured by Accucraft.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    On test it proved free-steaming and ran well in both directions. Fitted with the twin burners common to the larger Accucraft locomotives, it makes steam beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003ca href=\"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;http:\/\/www.accucraft.com\/manuals\/AT%2020p3%20C-21%20LS%20Manual.pdf\"\u003eThere's a copy of the instruction manual available on Accucraft's website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete with carrying cradle and manufacturer's packaging, the box showing signs of water damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031454732629,"sku":"12911","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12911-1.webp?v=1780045943"},{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-marie-estelle-0-4-0-tender-stock-code-13233","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge \"Marie Estelle\" 0-4-0 tender","description":"\u003cp\u003eA part-built tender for a 7 1\/4 inch gauge \"Marie Estelle\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031459615061,"sku":"13233","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13233-1_4760f1fd-77af-46b8-95eb-5269af2c380b.webp?v=1779904701"},{"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":"marklin-vertical-engine-stock-code-13249","title":"Marklin vertical engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Marklin vertical engine, missing its burner and requiring restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031460041045,"sku":"13249","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13249-1_5c984287-2f65-48e8-bce1-ed8945a0bcdf.webp?v=1779904703"},{"product_id":"2-12-inch-gauge-atlantic-stock-code-11956","title":"2 1\/2 inch gauge Atlantic","description":"A 2 1\/2 inch gauge Great Northern Atlantic, an older engine which appears to have had very little use - possibly only steamed to test it when new.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    This one has come to us from the builder's son. We have no history for the boiler although it appeared structurally sound and leak free on hydraulic test - we would warranty it as sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine runs on air in forwards gear, not in reverse. There is no pressure gauge, the mechanical pump eccentric sheave is loose on the axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A worthwhile project, its diminutive size makes a change from all the 3 1\/2 inch gauge Atlantics we see; the Walschaerts valve gear rarely seen in this type of model.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031457190229,"sku":"11956","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/11956-1_9970cc7d-f1f6-4b49-a661-67072756227c.webp?v=1779904703"},{"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":"1-inch-scale-maxitrak-sentinel-wagon-stock-code-12493","title":"1 inch scale Maxitrak Sentinel wagon","description":"A 1 inch scale gas-fired, radio control Sentinel steam wagon by Maxitrak.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We've had a handful of these over the years - they steam freely and run well, we rate them highly. The gas-fired boiler makes for safe, clean fun - long gone are the days of setting fire to the kitchen rug with a teaspoon of meths...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ldhFg5K4Fuw?si=nIhPZIDqJ1ceAtLL\" 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":54031460729173,"sku":"12493","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12493-1_5a8d08be-ebc2-4ac0-a245-bb7f856b90e5.webp?v=1779904708"},{"product_id":"small-steam-plant-with-horizontal-engine-stock-code-12127","title":"Small steam plant with horizontal engine","description":"A scratch-built steam plant with single cylinder horizontal engine and vertical boiler.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Particularly well made, it runs beautifully down to low speed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031460073813,"sku":"12127","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12127-1_dbc7cc4e-e31f-4ec3-b607-6b51ef037f3c.webp?v=1779904709"},{"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":"5-inch-gauge-metre-maid-0-6-0t-stock-code-13205","title":"5 inch gauge \"Metre Maid\" 0-6-0T","description":"A 5 inch gauge \"Metre Maid\", the 0-6-0 variant of Jack Buckler's hugely popular \"Sweet Pea\" design.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn interesting engine, it's been built with Joy valve gear in place of the more usual Hackworth. Allegedly a fine performer in its day, the engine has been unused for some years and, on test in the workshop, ran in desultory fashion with a good amount of flexing of the motion brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe boiler appeared structurally sound on hydraulic test, although with a slight leak evident on the left hand throatplate stay. Not a difficult fix once the boiler has been dismounted, the stay head could be calked with Comsol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010144162133,"sku":"13205","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/13205-01.webp?v=1780565572"},{"product_id":"45mm-gauge-roundhouse-millie-0-4-0t-stock-code-12941","title":"45mm gauge Roundhouse \"Millie\" 0-4-0T","description":"A 45mm narrow gauge Roundhouse \"Millie\", the first model in their basic range.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We've issued it with fresh hydraulic and steam certificates, it ran particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031457222997,"sku":"12941","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12941-1_36be0d42-4f28-4796-831f-10f5e80a2586.webp?v=1779904712"},{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-lner-y4-0-4-0t-stock-code-13128","title":"5 inch gauge LNER Y4 0-4-0T","description":"A nicely built 5 inch gauge LNER Y4 0-4-0T - an attractive, though rarely modelled design, it's a mystery to us why more haven't been built.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine steams freely and runs well in either direction, with some wear apparent in motionwork bushes and axleboxes. The paintwork is in good, bright condition with some minor wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Well-detailed, the fit and finish of machined parts is good, pipework and platework is all well formed and neatly assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The locomotive is fitted with a screw down brake - there is a steam brake cylinder fitted, although apparently unused in many years, it would require stripping and servicing if intended to be used in any meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued. We've fitted a new 18oz injector, pair of safety valves and replaced the axle pump O-ring seal, which had been leaking when the engine first arrived with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine is fitted with a hand pump although we've listed it as without - it has a broken handle, requiring repair or replacement. 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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). 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