{"product_id":"6-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-sd-tractor-stock-code-11325","title":"6 inch scale Ruston Proctor SD tractor","description":"We first bought this engine in 2016 from a well known collector on the South Coast - in as-new condition, the engine had apparently only been test-steamed from new - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-sd-steam-tractor-stock-code-7003\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethere are pictures and a writeup dating from that time in the archive.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Sold shortly after arriving, it came back to us last year from the man we'd sold it to. The boiler had a cladding off inspection at that time, with ultrasonic thickness survey followed by hydraulic and steam tests - it sold a couple of weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    It's now back with us again as its owner looks to downsize to a smaller engine. The pictures opposite and video date from last summer, the engine remains in excellent condition throughout; it steams freely, runs beautifully - and is still a delight to drive!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Only changes are to the tender-mounted seat, now replaced with one mounted on a separate close-coupled trolley, taking weight off the back of the engine, improving steering and reducing any tendency for the front end to lift when starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    We've again hydraulic and steam-tested the boiler, issuing new certification, as well as fitting one of our graphite-filled PTFE regulators – pretty much standard procedure on many of the larger miniatures that pass through our hands these days, they provide leak free, silky smooth operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Supplied with a starter kit of coal and steam oil, firing irons and 12 months warranty. If required, we would be pleased to include a half day's training in the firing, driving and maintenance of the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ciframe width=\"353\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I-5KuiTba3I\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019696263509,"sku":"11325","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/11325-1.webp?v=1779906271","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/6-inch-scale-ruston-proctor-sd-tractor-stock-code-11325","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}