{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-andrew-barclay-0-4-0wt-douglas-stock-code-10358","title":"5 inch gauge Talyllyn Railway 0-4-0WT No.6 \"Douglas\"","description":"A 5 inch gauge Andrew Barclay 0-4-0WT - no idea why more of these aren't built, this is the first one we've ever had, in any gauge; we think it's a super looking design!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The original locomotive was built in 1918 and spent much of its working life with the Airservice Construction Corps. After a period of storage in the late 1940s it was sold before, in 1953, being presented to the Talyllyn Railway, entering service as their No.6, \"Douglas\" - it runs there to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The work of an experienced engineer who built standard and narrow gauge locomotives as well as stationary engines and boilers, he had several articles published over the years in \"Model Enginer\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine has come to us from the builder's family - unused in some years, it arrived with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yarrow-boiler-steam-plant-stock-code-10360\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elarge Yarrow boiler steam plant\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-12-inch-gauge-tich-0-4-0t-stock-code-10359\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"narrow gauge\" take on a Tich\u003c\/a\u003e which sold back in March.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A good deal of trouble has been taken to make an accurate model, from the distinctive smokebox saddle and firebox cladding to the wheel valve clacks, triple drain cocks and nameplate just fitting the lower cab, crossing the lining where it's mounted - all details seen on the preserved locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Boiler has had recent hydraulic test at twice working pressure with no sign of leak or deflection - we would warranty as sound, however it will require lifting from the frames for a cladding off inspection before certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine steams freely and ran well on the rolling road, running for an extended period without recourse to blower and economic in its use of water - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WHZgh8g2kAk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere's some video of it here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Both injectors and the crosshead pump are reliable and more than keep up with the boiler - the injector clacks are of the bobbin type, fitted with O-rings which work well. The safety valves, conversely, don't - both accumulate and require either servicing or replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There was some wear noted in the coupling rod bushes, connecting rods were ok.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Paintwork is \"working clothes\" - given the rarity of the model, it would amply repay stripping and repainting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019213099349,"sku":"10358","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/10358-1.webp?v=1779902983","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-andrew-barclay-0-4-0wt-douglas-stock-code-10358","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}