{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-lswr-radial-tank-stock-code-2988","title":"5 inch gauge LSWR Radial tank","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn 1882, with a severe shortage of passenger tank locomotives,  William Adams introduced the 415 class 4-4-2 radial tank - the radial referred  to the articulated pony truck, installed to support the weight of the large rear  bunker. The first batch were built by Beyer Peacock, subsequent batches were  fulfilled by Stephensons, Dubs and Neilson. So pleased was Adams with their  performace that the earlier 460 class of 4-4-0 tanks were rebuilt into the  radial format during the 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWith typically Victorian lines, I think these are immensely  elegant engines. This one has spent the last few years decorating a gentlemans  house (along with the rather good 3 1\/2 inch Royal Scot that I had recently),  but after a cleanup in the workshop last week (which mainly consisted of  de-cat-furring it) it burst into a life again with some degree of vigour. I was  impressed by just what a nice thing it is to drive, the large wheels give a  rather stately gait with a very dignified exhaust beat. As with all big tank  engines, I think you get the best of both worlds - all the power of a large  engine, controls readily to hand but no tender to lean across.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSilver solder copper superheated boiler, feed by axle pump  and injector with auxiliary hand pump in the rear bunker. Twin safety valves,  working pressure 80psi. Outside cylinders, inside slide valves actuated by  Stephenson's valve gear with pole reverser in cab. Mechanical lubricator mounted  behind the front buffer beam.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe paintwork is rather worn, however mechanically the engine  was well made in the first place and is still in good condition. There are lots  of nice little details, from the dummy displacement lubricator on the smokebox  to the tiny padlock on the running-board toolbox. It steams very  freely and runs well.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 40 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Weight approx 120 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020149707093,"sku":"2988","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-lswr-radial-tank-stock-code-2988","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}