{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-charlatan-battery-electric-stock-code-5194","title":"5 inch gauge \"Charlatan\" battery-electric","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA 5 inch gauge battery electric, built to Blackgates'  “Charlatan” design based on the ubiquitous Class 08 shunter. This one was  built by an experienced engineer with a \"Simplex already to his credit – the 08  was put together to fulfil a requirement for “instant power” on running  evenings when time was at a premium.\u003co:p\u003e  \u003c\/o:p\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChassis is powered by four motors, driven from a pair of  batteries through a 4QD controller running at 24 volts. There appears to be  nothing by way of insulation between the battery terminals and the inside of the  steel bodywork, which would appear to give endless opportunities for alfresco  arc welding - the builder assured me he's never had a mishap to date, although  I'd be tempted to make up some plastic covers.\u003co:p\u003e  \u003c\/o:p\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe batteries are recent and in good condition – the  condition indicator shows 26 volts at full charge – and the engine pulls well,  controls are on a remote box which plugs into the back.\u003co:p\u003e  \u003c\/o:p\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019178135893,"sku":"5194","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/5194-1.webp?v=1779902554","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-charlatan-battery-electric-stock-code-5194","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}