{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-lbscr-terrier-stock-code-2565","title":"5 inch gauge LBSCR Terrier","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eAs was often the case when a new man assumed office, when  Stroudley was made CME of the London, Brighton \u0026amp; South Coast Railway in 1870  he lost little time in producing a range of new locomotives for the railway, with  the emphasis on standard designs rather than continuing with the rather  disparate collection of motive power he inherited. First and smallest of the new  designs was the A1X, a diminutive six-coupled side tank which quickly became  known as the \"Terriers\". Built as a class between 1872 and 1880, they  were originally intended as a lightweight engine for the lines around London  which were, at that time, in poor condition. As time went on, the permanent way  around the capital was improved allowing the use of larger engines and the  Terriers were despatched to distant branches of the network.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSeveral Terriers still survive, the Bluebell Railway's  \"Stepney\" possibly the most famous, immortalised by the Reverend  Awdry's book. The Kent \u0026amp; East Sussex Railway have a couple as well.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe work of a prolific and talented engineer, this engine has  had little use from new. Beautifully built to Martin Evans' \"Boxhill\"  design and well-detailed (right down to the working hasp on the toolbox behind  the cab), it is in excellent running order and as-new mechanical condition.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSilver-soldered copper boiler, feed by injector and crosshead  pump with bypass valve in cab, auxiliary hand pump in side tank. Safety valve  under dome below a pair of dummy Salter valves. Slide valve  cylinders with Stephenson's valve gear, pole reverser in cab. Mechanical  lubricator behind front buffer beam. Wheels dowelled to axles, screw-down brake  with prototypically correct wooden brake blocks operating on all wheels.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWhilst big enough to give a good account of itself on the track,  the engine is, like the full-size prototype, of small proportions. In 5 inch  gauge it is of a size that, when not out running, could easily be displayed in  the house. The handsome proportions and somewhat whimsical Victorian design  make, to my eyes, a very appealing looking model.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere is a purpose-built storage crate included.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 28 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Weight 59 pounds  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019226665301,"sku":"2565","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/2565-1.webp?v=1779903111","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-lbscr-terrier-stock-code-2565","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}