{"product_id":"2-12-inch-gauge-gwr-15xx-0-6-0pt-stock-code-11478","title":"2 1\/2 inch gauge GWR 15XX 0-6-0PT","description":"Having completed what must be one of the finest GWR 15XX 0-6-0PTs we've seen in 5 inch gauge, the builder turned his attention to this, his last project - a half-size version.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A beautifully made 15XX to LBSC's \"Speedyette\" design, serialised in \"Mechanics\" magazine in 1951, scaled down from his popular 5 inch gauge \"Speedy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The work of a highly gifted engineer, the engine has been built to an exceptional standard and includes a chassis which runs like the proverbial sewing machine on air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The cab is a work of art in its own right, with finely flanged bunker (the alloy former is included should you feel the urge to make another), recessed steps and die-straight precision riveting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The copper boiler exists as a loosely assembled kit of flanged and formed parts - other than tubes and some material for the foundation ring it appears complete and ready to silver solder together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There is a set of drawings, along with a box of loose parts including pressure gauge, hand pump, part-formed tanks, superheater and an exquisitely made regulator which is silky smooth in operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    One of those engines where the pictures tell the story. There is the potential here to produce a superb model, vanishingly rare in this gauge, with little further expenditure other than hours in the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/haxoy9ZkdCY?si=FFg5x6g7iyJua7GO\" 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":54020048388437,"sku":"11478","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/11478-1.webp?v=1779910078","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/2-12-inch-gauge-gwr-15xx-0-6-0pt-stock-code-11478","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}