{"product_id":"3-12-inch-gauge-tich-stock-code-1973","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge \"Tich\"","description":"3 1\/2 inch gauge tank locomotive to the popular \"Tich\" design by  LBSC. First described in \"Model Engineer\" magazine in 1948 as a  beginner's engine, the fully-detailed construction series was later released as  a book which, I think, every model engineer has read at some stage (and if you  haven't, you need to - it's part of your heritage!).    \u003cp\u003eSilver-soldered superheated copper boiler, fed by axle pump and auxiliary  hand pump in side tank. Slide valve cylinders with mechanical lubricator,  Walschaert's valve gear with pole reverser in cab.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis is an older model which runs very well. In general the motion work is in  good condition, with a little wear to the eccentric rods. The paintwork is  functional, but could be re-done to make a smart little engine.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eLength 15 inches\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c!--webbot bot=\"Navigation\" S-Type=\"children\" S-Orientation=\"horizontal\"  S-Rendering=\"graphics\" B-Include-Home=\"TRUE\" B-Include-Up=\"TRUE\" U-Page S-Target startspan  --\u003e\u003c!--webbot bot=\"Navigation\" endspan i-checksum=\"0\"  --\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009533432149,"sku":"1973","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/1973-1.webp?v=1779898126","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/3-12-inch-gauge-tich-stock-code-1973","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}