{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-jessie-stock-code-3103","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge \"Jessie\"","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eI've said it before, but I'll say it again. I like Ken Swan's  designs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHe puts lots of little features in his engines which make them  so much easier to live with and look after, I'm at a complete loss why everybody  doesn't simply copy them. 95% of the engines I work on have fiddly little dump  pins for the grate which burn your fingers getting them out and tax your  patience putting them back - on his designs, Mr Swan puts a very civilised  little catch on the footplate which unlatches the back of a hinged grate which  falls down, dutifully deposits its contents in the ashpan, and with deft use of  the pricker can be put back up and locked in place all within the space of half  a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA huge number of locomotives have scant provision for any  lubrication of the axleboxes - it usually amounts to a tiny little hole drilled  in the top, which is difficult to get to on a tender engine and next to  impossible on a tank engine. Our man thoughtfully shows a large trough machined  into the top of the axleboxes and sufficient clearance around the axlebox to  make getting the spout of an oilcan in from the outside easy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSo I'm at a loss really. It's a bit like Mr Hughes' peerless  design for the ashpan on the Allchin, where a single lever allows the ashpan to  hinge down with the grate attached to it - the whole lot then obediently  disappears back up into the firebox at the push of a finger. Wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eAnyway, enough of all that stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThis is a \"Jessie\", smaller sister to Ken Swan's super  \"Bridget\" design, devoid of the rear wheels (\"Bridget\" being  an 0-4-2 - there's a couple in the archive if you can't remember what one looks  like) which allows it to negotiate curves down to eight foot radius - you could  run a complete layout including sidings around your bathroom if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSilver soldered copper boiler, feed by injector and axle pump.  Twin safety valves. Cast iron cylinders with variable output mechanical  lubricator behind front buffer beam, a priming knob has been cunningly extended  through the frames and comes out in front of the right hand cylinder. Just in  case, there's also a displacement lubricator beneath the cab floor with sight  feeder in the cab. Slide valves actuated by Walschaert's valve gear wth pole  reverser in cab.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere is a driving truck with the engine incorporating a  stainless steel water tank for the injector - the mechanical pump picks up from  the saddle tank. One of the truck's wheel bearings requires some attention, however it's  otherwise in good order and includes a set of footrests for running on raised  level track.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe paintwork has been touched up here and there, although  overall is presentable. The engine runs very well, dead square exhausts and  makes steam like it's going out of fashion. It comes complete with a blower, set  of firing irons, funnel and some spare bits and pieces - everything you could  need for a the coming season.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 31 inches\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019731390805,"sku":"3103","price":4650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/3103-1.webp?v=1779906630","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-jessie-stock-code-3103","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}