{"product_id":"4-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-3-ton-steam-tractor-stock-code-9705","title":"4 inch scale Ruston Proctor 3 ton steam tractor","description":"A 4 inch scale Ruston Proctor 3 ton SD steam tractor to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livesteammodels.co.uk\/pdf\/4inrpsdtractor.pdf\" target=\"_\"\u003eLive Steam Models design\u003c\/a\u003e, an attractive engine which we've had in pretty much all the scales, including \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-sd-steam-tractor-stock-code-7142\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-inch-scale-ruston--proctor-steam-tractor-with-driving-trolley-stock-code-8107\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethree\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-inch-scale-ruston-traction-engine-with-trailer-stock-code-2911\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efour\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-tractor-with-trailer-stock-code-5188\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esix\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruston-proctor-3-ton-sd-tractor-stock-code-6630\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwelves\u003c\/a\u003e inches to the foot!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A well advanced project, the builder - now into his eighth decade and still energetically pursuing interests ranging from his gauge 1 garden railway and motorcycles to Landrovers - has decided that, after twenty years work on this one, it's time for younger hands to finish the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Work to date is to a high standard and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCommercially built steel boiler with manufacturer's initial shell test certificate\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCylinder assembly\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eValve gear assembly including weighshaft, reach rod, lifting links and valve rods\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eReversing lever with stand and quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCrankshaft assembly with connecting rod, valve eccentric sheaves and pinions\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMain bearings with caps\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHornplates\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSpur gears, including differential and final drive gear guard\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGear selector shafts and forks\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFront wheels including axle, steering chains and perch bracket\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRear wheels including rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSteering shaft, gears and chain shaft\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFlywheel\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWater pump, modified for Scotch crank drive to suit the builder's preference\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSmokebox assembly with front ring, door, locking handles\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eChimney with spun copper cap\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAshpan and grate assembly\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTender\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  Still work to do to finish the engine, but the vast majority of expenditure is now behind it - other than boiler fittings there's not a great deal else left to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010078134613,"sku":"9705","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/9705-1.webp?v=1779900312","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/4-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-3-ton-steam-tractor-stock-code-9705","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}