{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-battery-electric-shunter-with-driving-truck-stock-code-4386","title":"5 inch gauge battery-electric shunter with driving truck","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA beautifully made battery electric shunter, based on motors and  controller from Parkside Electronics. Test run at the builder's club, the outfit  is in as-new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe running gear comprises a pair of bogies, gear-driven with  four 24 volt motors powered by a pair of 12 volt batteries wired in series.  There is a remote control allowing control of speed, direction, regenerative  braking and horn, a master isolator switch is fitted, operated by a key in the  cab. Bodywork is finely made in wood, well painted.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eDriving truck has wheels set for 7 1\/4 inch gauge to improve  stability - the builder's club featured ground level dual gauge track - but with  little difficulty the wheels could be reset for 5 inch gauge. Disc brakes are  fitted to both axles, operated by a substantial lever, a pair of footboards and  decent padded seat make for a comfortable driving position.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003ePerformance is good - with two batteries on board the locomotive  is heavy (I can just lift it), giving plenty of adhesion, with all axles driven  it is sure-footed with the builder finding the batteries gave an afternoon's  running.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLocomotive\u003cbr\u003e  Length 33 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Height 21 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Width 13 inches\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eDriving truck\u003cbr\u003e  Length 30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019246227797,"sku":"4386","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/4386-1.webp?v=1779903297","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-battery-electric-shunter-with-driving-truck-stock-code-4386","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}