{"product_id":"5-inch-gauge-simplex-stock-code-2563","title":"5 inch gauge Simplex","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#FF0000\"\u003eI sold this engine in January, the new  owner has now moved out of steam so I bought it back from him. I've re-used the  archive description, the engine hasn't been steamed since last I had it and is  in exactly the same condition as these photographs show.\u003c\/font\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA well-built \"Simplex\", Martin Evans' ever-popular  design for a powerful, easy to drive tank engine.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSilver soldered copper boiler with radiant superheater, feed by  axle pump with a substantial hand pump on the footplate. Water in side tanks  with coupled rear tank, sight glass for tank level in cab. Twin safety valves,  water gauge with blowdown. The grate has been carefully thought out - removing  one pin releases the ashpan, removing another allows the grate to hinge down for  cleaning. Slide valve cylinders actuated by Walschaert's valve gear with screw  reverser in cab. Mechanical lubricator on right hand running board.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHaving driven this one, I would heartily recommend it as an  ideal beginner's engine. Mechanically it's in good condition, it's got plenty of  go and is easy to fire. Much of the detailing - including a substantial  derailing bar, man-sized hand pump and the neat grate arrangement - go to make  the engine forgiving of less than expert driving. There is no injector - I  didn't find a need for one with the axle pump - however, the boiler has a spare  bush on the backhead currently fitted with a blanking plug, there is a similar  spare blanked steam feed on the fountain so, if desired, fitting one would be a  hand-tools only job.  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 33 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Weight appro 120 pounds  \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009831588181,"sku":"2563","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/2563-1.webp?v=1779899306","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/5-inch-gauge-simplex-stock-code-2563","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}