{"product_id":"7-14-ger-0-4-0st-stock-code-9501","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge Neilson \u0026 Co 0-4-0ST","description":"A 7 1\/4 inch gauge Neilson \u0026amp; Co 0-4-0ST, more usually seen in 5 inch gauge to David Malcolm's \"Gemma\" design, published in \"Engineering in Miniature\" magazine starting in 1983.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    This engine came to us as part of a larger collection, having had a somewhat chequered history. It passed from father to son, who consigned it to an outfit (not unknown to us) to overhaul and paint - on its return the engine was placed on a shelf and never run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Which was probably as well...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Having got it into the workshop here, first thing we noticed was that the saddle tank was held on by the pipework alone, with no other bracketry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Replacement of a missing gauge glass allowed us to hydraulic test the boiler, our assessment of work required includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eService\/replace clack valves\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eService\/replace water gauge\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eClean\/replace injector\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eReplace pressure gauge\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eService\/replace safety valve, which lifts early and doesn't shut\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMake and fit boiler cladding\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMake mounting bracketry for saddle tank\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eReplace crosshead pump pipework which is of inadequate size\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  None of it desperately difficult stuff, but the thing is far from a \"run it this weekend\" engine at the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    On the plus side - it's a quirky, attractive design; the engine runs on air in both directions. Whilst work undertaken for its \"overhaul\" was poorly done, original build was to a good standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Rare in this gauge, it's small enough easily to fit in a hatchback and be handled without a great deal of difficulty. It would look ten times better in the correct dark green livery - with the other work done, it would make a very attractive engine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020096885077,"sku":"9501","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/9501-1.webp?v=1779910678","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/7-14-ger-0-4-0st-stock-code-9501","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}