{"product_id":"part-built-4-inch-scale-foster-traction-engine-stock-code-3481","title":"Part-built 4 inch scale Foster traction engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother one of these engines where it's probably better to let the pictures  do the talking rather than have me waffling on about it.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 4 inch scale Foster, built to a superb standard, currently better than 95%  complete. The builder bought and restored the full-size engine, then produced  his own drawings, patterns and castings for this model. It is authentically  detailed as per the prototype, including the bar-type spud rail in front of the  axle, cast oil can shelf beside the reversing lever, double guide bar crosshead  assembly and square gear selector shaft.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoiler is by Bicknells of Hampshire, steel with expanded tubes.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaintwork is to a high standard, hand lined throughout apart from the wheels  where the builder had transfers made to match the lining of the original engine  - these have been applied and over-lacquered to protect the finish. The number  plate and axle loading have been sign written.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe engine was last worked on five years ago - despite having got to this  advanced stage, the builder was then distracted by a \"fast track\"  restoration of a full-size Marshall traction engine before building an 8nhp  Burrell Showmans engine in 4 inch scale. He is currently well-advanced on a new  build traction engine - the project currently tips the scales at just over  twenty tons, again using his own patterns and castings.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork to complete is mainly minor jobs, none of which require machinery bigger  than a Myford lathe and include:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit key to steering worm wheel\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit key to hand brake wheel\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit blowdown pipes to water gauges\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit clack valves (already machined) to boiler, make and fit pipework for      pump and injector\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eOiler pot for valve spindle\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePipework and actuating arm for mechanical lubricator\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePipework for pressure gauge\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eConnecting rod for pump\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFinish assembling governor\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMake and fit brackets to ashpan\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit rear axle oiler pockets\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit injector water feed elbow to tender\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMake and fit forward section of blast pipe\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit whistle, chain and stand\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eModify reach rod to fit behind gear guard\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit oiling pots to eccentric straps\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFit ashpan damper rod and pin\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMake and fit draincock pipes and operating rod\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010125975893,"sku":"3481","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/3481-1.webp?v=1779900538","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/part-built-4-inch-scale-foster-traction-engine-stock-code-3481","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}