{"product_id":"4-inch-scale-caradoc-steam-tractor-stock-code-7432","title":"4 inch scale \"Caradoc\" steam tractor","description":"\u003cfont color=\"red\"\u003eWe sold this one back in 2017, it's recently come back from a long-time customer who has had many engines from us over the years, a man from a family of prolific engine builders.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Pictures opposite are from last time we had it in - it looks similar now. Went well last time it was with us, however the last three years storage in less than ideal coditions haven't been kind to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    The boiler still appears sound and leak-free on hydraulic test, although the washout plugs are firmly seized in. Engine attempts to run although blows by badly on air - however it's easily accessible under the bonnet, stripping the valve chests and cylinder covers a straightforward job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     We've recently sold a \"Caradoc\" in 3 inch scale - impressed with that one at the time. This example in 4 inch scale must be twice as much fun, we had it in steam all afternoon last week and ended up burning half a sack of coal by the time we'd all had a play with it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mGEKNvDXuEg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There's some video here\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of Victoria running around the yard during her week's work experience with us (and a safe pair of hands she turned out to be, owning her own 4 1\/2 inch Burrell already, a career in engineering planned).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Designed by John Haining, \"Caradoc\" is his take on what an agricultural tractor would look like had steam continued into modern times. A whimsical idea, but he brought his immense experience to the design - a professional steam engineer in   his working life, he was responsible for a range of model designs (including Fowler ploughing engines and the Durham \u0026amp; North Yorkshire traction engine) - resulting in a surprisingly capable vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    An easy to drive, biddable engine which we found free-steaming - and a lot of fun to boot. If considering a 3 inch   scale engine as the first step into miniature steam, this 4 inch engine is worth considering - particularly for the larger driver, where its power and physical size make for a more comfortable driving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Complete with driving seat (which doesn't make the front end go light even when I sit on it!)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009778340181,"sku":"7432","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/7432-1.webp?v=1779899169","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/4-inch-scale-caradoc-steam-tractor-stock-code-7432","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}