{"product_id":"historic-models-merlin-portable-engine-stock-code-3458","title":"Historic Models \"Merlin\" portable engine","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA 1\/10th scale model of an early French portable engine by  Historic Models, makers of the York-Bolton steam plant I sold recently. A  highly-detailed and beautifully finished model, it comes complete with a pair of  travelling boxes built by the owner for the engine and its plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe model is non-steaming, intended for display to which end an  electric motor has been very discreetly hidden within the boiler barrel, driving  the motion through a skew gear. The 12 volt transformer is missing, although  generic wall-plug mounted replacements are widely available at modest cost. The  motor does run, however its skew gear doesn't turn, which appears to be a loose  screw in the coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere is more information about the model at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/historicsteammodels.com\/products\/merlin_french_agricultural_engine.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHistoric  Model's website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLength 19 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Height 30 inches (chimney raised)\u003cbr\u003e  Flywheels 6 inch diameter\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54019094839637,"sku":"3458","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/3458-1.webp?v=1779901796","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/historic-models-merlin-portable-engine-stock-code-3458","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}