{"product_id":"spirit-fired-34-traction-engine-stock-code-1542","title":"Spirit-fired 3\/4 traction engine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a nicely made ¾ inch scale model based on an early  20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century English agricultural traction engine. Built in 1956 by  an English model engineer, this engine was one of three in a collection we  recently bought, all of which show a high standard of workmanship and detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe engine has an alcohol-fired, water tube boiler, fitted  with pressure gauge and water gauge on the backhead and safety valve on top of  the cylinder block. Stephenson's valve gear - reversing is from the footplate  via weighshaft and reach rod as per full size. A steam blower valve is tapped  into the bottom of the block and runs forward to the chimney. Working drain  cocks are fitted with very neat plumbing down around the boiler cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrive to road wheels is by two speed transmission, mounted  on the right hand end of the crankshaft and lever-operated like a three-shaft  Burrell.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe model was partly dismantled by the builder some years  ago to fit a different type of burner and new tender. The old burner, which  formed the bottom part of the original tender, is included. A new burner for  firing using either spirit or gas would be easy to make and fit. When fitting  the new tender, the steering wheel was removed along with steering chains, both  of which are missing. The engine is otherwise complete.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOverall length 15 inches\u003cbr\u003e  Flywheel 3 inch diameter\u003cbr\u003e  Weight 15 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009516261717,"sku":"1542","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/1542-1.webp?v=1779898027","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/spirit-fired-34-traction-engine-stock-code-1542","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}