{"product_id":"part-built-3-12-inch-gauge-9f-stock-code-2612","title":"Part-built 3 1\/2 inch gauge 9F","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eAlthough an attractive and powerful model, the number of wheels  has always struck me as a bit daunting in LBSC's \"Evening Star\"  design. All that turning and quartering, not to mention jointing the connecting  rods together - plenty of scope to get things wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally well made chassis, with all those  potential problems behind it. The machining is to a high standard, the wheels  are accurately quartered and the rods well made and fitted. As a result, it  pushes along beautifully without tight spots or binding up.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWork to date comprises:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eRolling chassis, wheels turned, quartered and fitted in gunmetal  axleboxes\u003cbr\u003e  Coupling rods machined, bushed and fitted\u003cbr\u003e  Cylinders bored and fitted, complete with pistons, piston rods and piston valves\u003cbr\u003e  Steam brake cylinder and mounting machined and fitted\u003cbr\u003e  Front pony truck assembly\u003cbr\u003e  Brakes and rigging\u003cbr\u003e  Axle pump and mechanical lubricator eccentric sheaves machined and fitted\u003cbr\u003e  Tender frames profiled\u003cbr\u003e  Smokebox saddle machined and fitted\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn addition there is a bag of machined parts, including\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLubricator eccentric strap and rod\u003cbr\u003e  Axle pump eccentric strap and rod\u003cbr\u003e  Pair motion brackets\u003cbr\u003e  Pair bushed connecting rods\u003cbr\u003e  Pair crossheads\u003cbr\u003e  Pair return cranks\u003cbr\u003e  Pair radius arm\/combination lever\/union link assemblies\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLeaving only the eccentric rods and expansion links to complete  the valve gear.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCastings and drawings are available from both Blackgates and  Reeves.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020144038229,"sku":"2612","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/2612-1.webp?v=1779911237","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/part-built-3-12-inch-gauge-9f-stock-code-2612","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}