{"product_id":"2-inch-scale-fowler-dcc-showmans-engine-stock-code-1523","title":"2 inch scale Fowler DCC Showmans engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional quality 2 inch scale model of one of the most powerful road  locomotives built in England, the Fowler B6 \"Big Lion\", which found  favour amongst heavy haulage firms and Showmen in the early part of the  nineteenth century. Four years of research using original drawings preceded a 16  year construction period resulting in a superb fine scale model of a 1920  engine, complete in all details.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eA three-speed, high pressure compound engine, the B6 was rated by its makers  as 76 indicated horsepower, with a maximum of 120 ihp for short periods. Its  load-hauling capabilities were legendary, one Big Lion being on record as having  hauled a 125 ton load. The cylinder block featured Fowler's distinctive inclined  valve chests on top of the cylinders, the crank had 90 degree throws with  bolted-on balance weights. Three speeds allowed for a third \"extra  fast\" gear which gave the engines fast road performance when hauling  fairs from town to town - speeds of up to 18 mph with 45 tons on the back were  not uncommon. The engine is fitted with a winch and differential, the winch  doubling-up to operate a rear-mounted crane used for setting up the fairground  rides - the crane itself is quickly fitted to the tender-mounted mast, is fully  working and extends two feet to the back of the engine with a height of some  three feet.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis model is one of the finest-detailed we have bought, exceptionally  well-made with very fine workmanship throughout. The paintwork, with fine,  authentic lining and good signwriting is well-executed. Overall length is just  under 48 inches, weight around 200 pounds. The engine is housed in a  purpose-built transit box trolley complete with in-built lifting jacks and  fitted sailcloth cover.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009509085525,"sku":"1523","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/1523-1.webp?v=1779897998","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/2-inch-scale-fowler-dcc-showmans-engine-stock-code-1523","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}