{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-phoenix-vale-of-ffestiniog-stock-code-12374","title":"5 inch narrow gauge Vale of Ffestiniog","description":"A scratch-built 5 inch narrow gauge battery-electric \"Vale of Ffestiniog\".\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The original locomotive was built by CH Funkey \u0026amp; Co of Alberton for a mining company in Namibia. A pair were acquired by the FR in 1993, one being significantly re-modelled to fit their restricted loading gauge. Highly successful, it remains one of the most powerful locomotives in their fleet (and I can personally testify to how warm and comfortable the cab is on a cold morning!)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Fitted with a Parkside 24V 100A controller with remote handset, driving a pair of Parvalux 24V 8.3A motors fitted one per bogie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A large locomotive at over four feet long. With all steel construction it weighs a little under 200 pounds with batteries, giving good adhesive weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The locomotive is in running order, with single tone horn and lights to the front. Batteries are in their autumn years, however replacements are readily and inexpensively available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020171792725,"sku":"12374","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12374-1.webp?v=1779911666","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-phoenix-vale-of-ffestiniog-stock-code-12374","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}