{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-lner-k5-2-6-0-stock-code-12154","title":"5 inch gauge LNER K5 2-6-0","description":"A 5 inch gauge LNER K5, something of a rare machine in both 5 inch and standard gauges - only one was ever built, converted by Thompson from one of Gresley's K3 Moguls.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The rebuild included a new higher pressure boiler, and replacement of Gresley's signature three cylinder layout and conjugated valve gear with a simpler two cylinder design in the interests of reduced maintenance costs and improved reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The commercially built CE marked boiler, supplied new in 2013, has had a hydraulic test with new certification issued after we'd fitted a sleeve to the water gauge - the bottom fitting is below the firebox crown - along with new glass and seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine needs a bottom end overhaul - it steams freely and runs in either direction, but with wear apparent in the motionwork and valve gear, with leakage past pistons and\/or valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The regulator is free when cold but tightens up in steam - it needs stripping and servicing. Both injectors work but are fussy, with one clack leaking back - we'd be inclined to replace all three components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The safety valves work reliably, the hand pump is effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The tender has a couple of pinhole leaks that drip - these would be easy to seal, we use a proprietary classic car fuel tank sealant which works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A worthwhile project - the engine is complete and running, the boiler is in good condition. Overhauled and repainted, it would make an attractive example of a rarely modelled prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009640550741,"sku":"12154","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12154-1.webp?v=1779898788","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-lner-k5-2-6-0-stock-code-12154","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}