{"product_id":"7-14-inch-gauge-royal-scot-stock-code-1996","title":"7 1\/4 inch gauge \"Royal Scot\"","description":"A fine model of the \"Royal Scot\", the first of a class of   locomotives designed by Sir Henry Fowler for the   LMS and built in 1927. The original engine toured the USA in 1933 creating much   interest - as a result of this visit, Bassett Lowke received an order for a 1   1\/2 inch scale model from an American customer, with Henry Greenly preparing the design. Subsequently a second engine was produced for display in   their London shop window, after which the model became part of their standard   range, available to special order at a price of 500.      \u003cp\u003eWe believe this engine to have been commercially built, possibly by Bassett   Lowke themselves, but certainly using their castings and Henry Greenly's design   - if it was built by Bassett Lowke, it dates from the late 1930s. It is   exceptionally nicely made, with well-engineered motion work and is in excellent   mechanical order throughout. The engine appears largely original apart from a new   professionally-made copper boiler fitted in 1991 and replacement injector - the   engine was little used after this and has been in store, unused, since 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe chassis has piston-valve cylinders actuated by Walschaerts valve gear,   operated by pole reverser from the cab. A mechanical lubricator beneath the   smokebox door feeds cylinders and axleboxes, with a knurled priming knob just   forward of the righthand cylinder. Cab-operated draincocks are fitted and the   locomotive is fitted with an effective steam brake. The crankpins are fitted   with split bronze bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eSilver-soldered copper boiler, initially tested to 180 psi, working   pressure 90 psi, fitted with two safety valves. Backhead   fittings include a pair of water glasses with protectors, pressure gauge,   injector steam feeds, steam brake feed valve and operating lever, pair of   blowdown valves, blower valve   and whistle. Feed is by a pair of injectors with auxiliary hand pump in the   tender. It has a new certificate, expiring in April 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe paintwork is largely good, with some wear and touching up in places.   There is a dent in the firebox cladding on the offside top corner which   could either be knocked out or filled.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eA set of Greenly drawings are included, giving details of both parallel and   rebuilt, taper boiler engines.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eA most impressive, handsome engine which goes as well as it looks - it's very   comfortable to drive, with a padded seat and footpegs which fit to the tender.   The original engine, preserved at Bressingham Museum in Norfolk and still   carrying plates commemorating the American tour, is currently undergoing a major   restoration to mainline working order.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eLength\u003cbr\u003e   Locomotive 64 inches\u003cbr\u003e   Tender 35 inches\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eWeight approx 500 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020243882325,"sku":"1996","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/1996-1.webp?v=1779912323","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/7-14-inch-gauge-royal-scot-stock-code-1996","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}