{"product_id":"6-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-sd-steam-tractor-stock-code-8523","title":"6 inch scale Ruston Proctor SD steam tractor","description":"A finely built 6 inch scale Ruston Proctor SD 3 ton tractor, the work of a highly experienced engineer responsible for several top quality locomotives, including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-gwr-14xx-0-4-2t-stock-code-7205\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7 1\/4 inch gauge GWR 14XX we sold back in 2016.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The engine is in excellent condition throughout - mechanically quiet, the steering light and silky smooth in operation; the rubber tyres show little sign of use, paintwork and lining are good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The commercially built CE marked boiler, by Bell Boilers, was hydraulic and steam tested in March of this year, with cladding removed for inspection at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A manageable size - not much longer than a 4 inch scale agricultural and weighing in at around half a ton - however the bigger scale makes for a tall engine. With a vintage cast iron seat which mounts on the tender, it's a very comfortable driving position, particularly for those with over-long (or under-flexible) legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Road registered with V5 document, the engine comes with firing irons, a box of tools, touch-up paint and spares including manhole gaskets and injectors, gaskets and a test gauge with blanking plate for hydraulic testing the boiler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019204743509,"sku":"8523","price":23500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/8523-1.webp?v=1779902887","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/6-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-sd-steam-tractor-stock-code-8523","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}