{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-freelance-pacific-stock-code-2569","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge freelance Pacific","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eBuilt in 1975 by a talented engineer who went on to build two  half size Bagnalls and a 6 inch scale traction engine, as well as many 5 inch  gauge boilers for fellow club members, this engine was built for his own use on  a portable miniature railway used to tour local fetes and rallies.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eAlthough of freelance design, the builder had a Greenly-like  sense of proportion and understanding of function, giving the engine an entirely  plausible look - bit A1-ish from the right angle. The valve gear, again like  Greenly's designs, is substantially built and all bearing surfaces are on the  generous side. Extremely well put together in the first place and having spent  its entire life in the hands of the builder (which is usually a pretty good  guarantee of informed maintenance and sensible driving) the engine shows little  signs of its age.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSteel boiler with expanded tubes, feed by twin injectors, twin  safety valves, working pressure 100psi. Two cylinders, inside slide valve  actuated by Stephenson's valve gear with pole reverser in cab. Mechanical  lubricator.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe tender has a removeable seat with toolbox beneath. There is  a screw-on and lever operated brake which are effective. Driver's footpegs just  forward of the front tender axle - they are well-placed and, combined with the  high seat, make driving very comfortable (even when you're 6' 5\").\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere is a substantial lined crate which the engine lives in,  around 120 feet of portable track, a braked bogie passenger sit-astride  passenger carriage and a water tower. The ticket board still with the outfit  declares \"Adults and children 20p\" - probably needs updating in line  with inflation, after that you've got a ready made business. No more 9-5  drudgery, become a railway owner and make your fortune...\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIt's just had a new boiler certificate, goes very well and is  ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 9' 3\" including tender\u003cbr\u003e  Weight approx 700 pounds\u003cbr\u003e  Driving wheels 10 inch diameter\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019784933717,"sku":"2569","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/2569-1.webp?v=1779907151","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-freelance-pacific-stock-code-2569","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}