{"product_id":"4-inch-burrell-dcc-traction-engine-stock-code-2839","title":"4 inch Burrell DCC traction engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well-engineered example of the Filby\/Live Steam Models 4 inch scale Burrell  DCC road locomotive, based on \"Simplicity\", built in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis project was started many years ago by a professional mechanic, now  retired. A good machinist and turner in his own right, he also had extensive  contacts in the trade, allowing him to put out all the large machined jobs to  professionals - this included the one-piece machined crankshaft, all gearing,  cylinder block and the tyres which are all vulcanised to the rims.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWork to date comprises:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eSteel boiler by Holt, expanded steel tubes, fusible plug, complete with      all paperwork, welding certificates and initial hydraulic test at 420psi for      working pressure of up to 210psi\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eParallel action firehole door fitted\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCylinder block bored, machined to fit boiler, all ports cut, liners      fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eWheels, steel with riveted spokes, rims all machined to ensure precise      concentricity with hub before rubber tyres were vulcanised on\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eOne-piece steel crankshaft, complete with connecting rods with split big      ends\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eComplete set of gearing machined and fitted, including differential and      steering gears\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAll transmission shafts machined and fitted\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eSmokebox with front ring and chimney base, perch bracket and front axle      fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn addition there is a box of machined and part-machined components  including:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eWeighshaft bracket machined and valve rod bushes fitted\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eHP \u0026amp; LP pistons, piston rings, rods and crossheads\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCrankshaft balance weights\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eSet of slide bars\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eSet of four eccentric straps and sheaves\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eSet of four eccentric rods complete with bases, to be welded\/brazed\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThere are unmachined castings for:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFlywheel\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eRear hub plates\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTender steps\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTender brake hangers and operating lever\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFlywheel brake\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMajor work to complete comprises:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003e\"Tinwork\" - tender, belly tanks and gear guards\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMotionwork - expansion link, lifting links, weighshaft, reversing lever\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eBoiler fittings\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAssembly of steering gear, chainshaft and chains, shackles for front axle\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCompletion of cylinder block assembly - safety valves, governor, valve      chest covers\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eGear selector assembly\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThere is a complete set of drawings, most clean although the crankshaft  drawing has obviously had a serious few hours in the workshop. Parts and  castings are available from Live Steam Models - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livesteammodels.co.uk\/model06.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere  is a full specification of the engine and parts listing on their website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWeight when finished will be a little under a ton depending on specification.  I've had both \u003ca href=\"\/products\/archive\/2354\/index.htm\"\u003eShowmans\u003c\/a\u003e  and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stock%20pages\/2501\/index.htm\"\u003eRoad  Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e versions of this design (and had a great deal of pleasure from  both - the Showmans engine was with me for nearly two years, the blue road  locomotive only recently sold).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010238959957,"sku":"2839","price":8950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/2839-1_5ddb67f5-c680-482c-9938-f684702c5bce.webp?v=1779900983","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/4-inch-burrell-dcc-traction-engine-stock-code-2839","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}