{"product_id":"3-inch-scale-burrell-traction-engine-stock-code-3483","title":"3 inch scale Burrell traction engine","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWithout any doubt whatsoever, this is the most horrendous  looking Burrell I have seen that remains in one piece. Built in the 1970s, the  owner inherited it from his grandfather many years ago. Apart from one attempt,  ten years ago, to steam it (unsuccessful in the absence of a steam-raising  blower), it has spent the time since then in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIt's a pity really, as underneath the engineering is not bad -  the engine was well made in the first place. Mercifully, the moving bits had  a good dose of oil before laying up, as a result of which the engine still turns  over freely.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSomewhat to my surprise (no, amazement actually), on hydraulic  test at 200psi, despite water coming out of every fitting going, the boiler  itself was dry. Overcome with enthusiasm to have a drive around on what must be  the world's grottiest engine Geoff and I fired it up yesterday afternoon and  looked set to succeed when a broken gauge glass stopped proceedings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eRealistically, this is for complete rebuild - it needs pulling  apart, every last bit of brightwork is rusty and will require a good deal of  elbow grease to restore, the paintwork seems to have had an argument with the  underlying metal and is doing its best to get off. As far as I can see the  engine is complete (although it does need a gauge glass) and has a simple riding  trolley, complete with toolbox containing odds and ends including a spare grate.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 48 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Weight 250 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020139155797,"sku":"3483","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/3483-1.webp?v=1779911137","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/3-inch-scale-burrell-traction-engine-stock-code-3483","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}