{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-36xx-2-4-2t-stock-code-11368","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge 36XX 2-4-2T","description":"A 7 1\/4 inch gauge GWR 36XX 2-4-2T, designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Dean_(engineer)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Dean\u003c\/a\u003e and built in three batches between 1900 and 1903 at Swindon. All were scrapped between 1930 and 1934, none surviving into preservation.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    They replaced the earlier 2-4-0 \"Metro\" tank - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-inch-gauge-gwr-metro-stock-code-4392\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea design popular in 5 inch gauge\u003c\/a\u003e, whereas we've never seen a 36XX in one of \"our\" gauges before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    A well advanced project to the builder's own design, he produced CAD drawings, patterns and castings for the project from original research, including reference to period photographs and works drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Work to date comprises a rolling chassis with brake gear, crank axle, cylinder assembly complete with crossheads, motion work and valve gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Smokebox assembly is fitted complete with chimney, door, handles and saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Platework includes part-built tanks and rear bunker in brass with a steel cab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    There is a quantity of fabricated and machined parts along with the patterns for cylinder block, chimney, safety valve bonnet, hornblocks and wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    An interesting project and, for the more ambitious enthusiast, a chance to indulge flights of fancy in the workshop, reproducing the steam operated reverser, brakes and forward and reverse water scoops - permitting taking on water when running bunker first - of the prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009738297685,"sku":"11368","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/11368-1.webp?v=1779899076","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-36xx-2-4-2t-stock-code-11368","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}