Model Train Auction

Meccano & Model Train Auction - Thursday 30 January 2025 10:00

This auction includes locomotives and rolling stock, with OO Gauge from Bachmann, Hornby, Heljan, Lima, Mainline, Dapol and Accurascale, plus N Gauge, HO Gauge from Lima and Riverossi, Hornby Dublo 2- and 3-rail, Wrenn, Trix Twin, Triang, Brass, kits/kitbuilt, and O gauge from Hornby, Bassett-Lowke and Dapol. Further items include Meccano sets, pre-built models, loose components, outfits, empty wooden chests and boxes, catalogues, leaflets and paperwork. There is a nice selection of Hornby companion series books and a 3.5” live steam loco.

 Highlights include; 

Wrenn W2302 4-6-2 LMS Streamlined Princess Coronation Class Steam Locomotive No. 6244
Lot 344 - Wrenn W2302 4-6-2 LMS Streamlined Princess Coronation Class Steam Locomotive No. 6244 "King George VI". Condition is generally Excellent Plus to Near Mint (slight cracks in lining which is common for this Loco) in Good to Good Plus box complete with instruction booklet and A4 size instruction sheet. Base is stamped 01506. 
Estimate: £300 - £340
3.5
Lot 465 - 3.5" Live Steam 4-8-2 South African Railways (SAR) Class 23 Steam Locomotive No. 2552. Built to a high standard. Comes with an out of date boiler certificate and has been previously fired and used. Built in 1985. Belonged to a famous South African Radio/TV presenter who later moved over to the UK named " John Grant Silver". Also include is two transport boxes designed to carry this Locomotive, invoices for work done and various pictures and drawing plans. Dimensions of of Locomotive (Approx) H: 33cm L: 230cm W: 28cm. Dimensions of Stand H: 83cm, L: 236cm W: 37cm. Condition is generally Good to Excellent (does require minor repairs).   
Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000
Meccano late issue c.1973 No.10 Outfit 4-drawer wooden cabinet
Lot 344 - Meccano late issue c.1973 No.10 Outfit 4-drawer wooden cabinet. Parts in yellow, blue and nickel, a good number of parts & components have been affected due to damp storage & have surface rusting & corrosion, see photo's, comes with vinyl folder with instructions, also instruction booklets 2/3/4, 5/6/7, 8, 9 & additional booklet models for outfit 7 / 6 / 6A, wooden cabinet is marked & stained. Conditions: Poor to Near Mint, Cabinet: Fair to Good Plus.
Estimate: £400 - £500