{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-part-built-minx-stock-code-2453","title":"5 inch gauge part-built Minx","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSerialised in the \"Model Engineer\" alongside his  well-regarded \"Maid of Kent\", \"Minx\" was a goods version of  the engine which builds up into a big, powerful engine - freelance, though in  LBSC's normal way well-proportioned and with entirely plausible prototype  looks.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eTo say this engine has been a long time in gestation would be  something of an understatement - suffice to say that, rather than drawings,  there are a full set of \u003ci\u003eblueprints\u003c\/i\u003e with it. Started over thirty years  ago, and taken over by his friend when the original builder stopped, the engine  is, at last, somewhere close to lighting the first fire!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eComplete air-running chassis, inside cylinders with slide valves  on top actuated by Joy valve gear, pole reverser in cab. Rod-operated drain  cocks. Mechanical lubricator behind front buffer beam. Axle pump driven by  eccentric on middle axle.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eProfessionally-built silver-soldered copper boiler by Morewood,  fitted with four superheater flues. Ashpan and grate completed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe entire chassis has light surface rusting from poor storage,  but turns over very smoothly with good exhaust beats - it really needs  stripping, cleaning and reassembling - this will need to be done for painting  anyway. Cab and running boards are substantially complete, the boiler requires  lagging.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe tender is largely complete, requiring plumbing and a hand  pump.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA very straightforward project to finish off with very little  machining left to do - the bulk of the work left consists of plumbing, platework and  painting. I haven't driven a Minx, although I rate the 4-4-0 sister engine  \"Maid of Kent\" highly - definitely one of the master's brighter  designs. Drawings and castings are still available from Reeves.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003e  Locomotive 34 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Tender 24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020030660949,"sku":"2453","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/2453-1.webp?v=1779909903","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-part-built-minx-stock-code-2453","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}