{"product_id":"3-inch-scale-fowler-a7-traction-engine-stock-code-5116","title":"3 inch scale Fowler A7 traction engine","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe work of a prolific engineer, I had bought several engines  from this man over the years until when, in his eighties, he decided to give up  large models completely - Sam and I went up and collected his 7 1\/4 inch gauge  \"Wren\" and LMS 3F, along with several other engines including this  Fowler A7.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA rare engine, we've only had one in this scale before, and a  couple of 2 inch scale versions. Don't know why people don't build them: they  are a handsome engine, not complicated to build and large, which makes  them comfortable to sit behind on the rally field. If you've got  the urge to make one from scratch, give those nice people at MJ Engineering a  call and get them to post you the plans. If you'd prefer a slightly quicker  route to a Fowler, read on...  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThis engine hasn't been run for many years - it came here with a  variety of gremlins, which we've always said we'd sort out one day... However,  other than pulling it apart to inspect the boiler under the cladding and give it a  hydraulic test, then loosely reassembling so we didn't lose all the bits, the  engine remains largely as it arrived. It has a silver soldered copper boiler,  feed is by injctor and mechanical pump. Cast iron cylinder block with slide  valve actuated by Stephenson's gear with pole reverser. Mechanical lubricator.  Two road speeds with differential, wheels have rubber tyres, there is a winch  behind the nearside rear wheel.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe engine needs work - it's stiff to push along, which we think  is the back axle binding in its bearings, pipework could use some attention and  the cylinder block needs a new gasket. However, it would make a worthwhile  project with the potential to produce a fine-looking engine.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 54 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Width 21 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Height 36 inches  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019791946069,"sku":"5116","price":6950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/5116-1.webp?v=1779907244","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/3-inch-scale-fowler-a7-traction-engine-stock-code-5116","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}