{"product_id":"3-12-inch-gauge-antonio-prado-2-8-4t-stock-code-7255","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge \"Antonio Prado\" 2-8-4T","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e   An interesting model with fine provenance, having been sold through the  legendary \"Steam Age\" shop of Cadogan Street, London in the 1980s -  they dealt in high end models, we've had one or two in over the years (and met  several engineers who built for them).  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e   A finely built and well-detailed 3 1\/2 inch gauge Beyer Peacock 2-8-4T, the  engine has spent recent years abroad as a display piece - it arrived with us in  a substantial fitted wooden crate, I've spent the last few months agonizing  about whether to list it on the website or try to sneak it into the house. Not  really a Mrs P type of thing, I think it's lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSilver  soldered copper boiler, feed by injector, axle and steam pumps. Gunmetal  cylinders with slide valves actuated by Walshaerts gear with pole reverser in  the cab. Mechanical lubricator. Turbo generator fitted behind chimney - it's  pipe and wired up, we assume it is a working model although currently doesn't do  much in the amperes department. Steam brake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe boiler has  recently been hydraulic tested at twice working pressure and is sound, the  engine has been steamed. After a long time out of service it went surprisingly  well first time out, however needs a variety of jobs doing - injector works but  overflows, steam pump seems to use just about as much water as it pumps, a  couple of the leaf springs are tired and the aforementioned generator needs  looking at. There may be a way of removing the ash pan without dismantling the  entire engine, but we've yet to find it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e   A worthwhile project - a most unusual model (we'd say unique but somebody is  bound to send in a pictures of theirs) in running order but with potential for  further fettling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009753370965,"sku":"7255","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/7255-1.webp?v=1779899101","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/3-12-inch-gauge-antonio-prado-2-8-4t-stock-code-7255","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}