{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-4-10-2-innovare-stock-code-5409","title":"5 inch gauge 4-10-2 \"Innovare\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt's quite difficult to know where to start with this one -   confronted with similar tours des forces of engineering in the past, I've tended   to take a lot of pictures and leave it to them to tell the story. In the case of   \"Innovare\", that really doesn't begin to do the job.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe work of a clever and highly-talented engineer,   remarkably he produced but two engines in his life. \"Pamela\", LBSC's   freelance Pacific was the first, based on the master's \"words and   music\" but already showing the builder's own distinctive ideas on how to   build an engine (\u003ca href=\"..\/5408\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere's more information about it   here\u003c\/a\u003e). \"Innovare\"   was the second, started almost fifty years later and incorporating a lifetime of   experience and ideas. The builder had a chance to drive it only once after   completion, back in 2007, since when it has lived in a purpose-built stand with   fitted cover, incorporating a hydraulic lift and rolling road - \u003ca href=\"EGM\/index.htm\"\u003e there's more   information about this remarkable man here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA long-time friend of Jim Ewins, it is perhaps unsurprising   that, following Ewins' success with his own masterpiece, the 9F \"Lode   Star\", \"Innovare\" should be based on 9F running gear. He shared   with Ewins an interest in the performance and efficiency of model steam   locomotives and, with \"Innovare\", took the opportunity to put into   practice his ideas to improve the efficiency and performance of a steam   locomotive - what is so unusual about this, essentially an experimental engine,   is the standard of build and detailing. Functionally the engine performs   impeccably, fit and finish of everything from the valve gear to cab controls is   superb. Detailing ranges from the purely cosmetic - the cab wind deflectors for   example - to the thoroughly useful, like huge rear bunker drains, with internal   taps.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSilver soldered copper boiler, four one inch diameter   superheater flues, 24 half inch diameter flue tubes. Four-element superheater,   100psi working pressure. Feed by twin injectors with steam-operated water   valves, replaceable filters in main water lines from the bunker tank. Twin   soft-pop safety valves - there is a beautifully-made adjusting tool, complete   with turned wooden handle and shield to protect you from steam when adjusting   the valves. Variable blast nozzle, with exhaust diverter allowing te blast   nozzle to be by-passed under light load conditions, with the fire controlled   entirely by the blower.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCylinders are in cast iron with piston valves actuated by   Walschaert's gear with pole reverser in the cab. The reverser has notches for   all forward gear positions, with a hinged gate and interlocking lever which   prevents reverse being inadvertently engaged - all parts are in silver steel,   heat treated. There is a cylinder pre-heat valve in the cab.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWheels run in needle roller bearings - there are no horn   blocks, the axles run in cannon boxes sandwiched between substantial frame   spacers with lateral control by a central spigot. The engine is   comprehensively equipped with lubricators, gathered into functional groups and   detailed in the builder's notes - basically everything from the inner and outer   expansion link trunnion bearings to the rear bogie pivot pin have their own   feed.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe cab is comrehensively fitted out and includes - along   with the more usual controls - lubricator line pressure gauge, external air   blower valve (for starting), vacuum limit valve, variable blast control, exhaust   diverter valve and hand pump stop valve. There is a large chime whistle fitted   horizontally under the locomotive which produces a fine note.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCompensated vacuum braking to all coupled wheels, with   vacuum ejector and brake valve for train.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe've run this one on air, sitting on its rolling road - it   runs evenly with dead square exhaust beats, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PItMEfvTDh8\u0026amp;feature=g-upl\u0026amp;context=G2268e97AUAAAAAAAAAA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere's   a clip of it here\u003c\/a\u003e. Apart from one or two minor marks in the paint - largely   where the cover has been taken on and off - the engine remains in as-new   condition throughout, it's impossible not to be impressed by the sheer quantity   and quality of work put into the conception and execution of this project.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI've been very tempted to keep this one - if I hadn't had   an accident a couple of weeks ago with a rather larger engine (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9-12-inch-gauge-lbscr-mogul-stock-code-5410\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eanother   in LBSC Umber, by coincidence\u003c\/a\u003e) I might try my luck sneaking it up to the   house...\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eLength 57 inches\u003cbr\u003e   Weight - 360 pounds      \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019107193173,"sku":"5409","price":14950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/5409-1.webp?v=1779901916","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-4-10-2-innovare-stock-code-5409","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}