Hand-built locomotives to go for sale at auction
Two model locomotives built from scratch are to be sold at auction in the Westcountry.
The two large five-inch gauge locomotives were used at Kings's Park in Bournemouth to take children around the park.
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Auctioneer Simon Jones with the model Torquay Manor to be sold by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne. Below, the Pansy pannier tank in action
The sale, by Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne, includes a Great Western pannier tank 'Pansy', and a Great Western 4-6-0 locomotive 'Torquay Manor', complete with tender. Both locomotives have purpose-built cases, which were used to transport the trains to exhibitions.
Lawrences auctioneer Simon Jones said: "These are beautifully made locomotives of exceptional quality. These large gauge locomotives are extremely popular with collectors, and they should attract a lot of interest."
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They are to be sold in Lawrences' Autumn Collectors Sale, on Friday, November 2, as part of a large two-day sale. Both trains are expected to realise £3,000 to £4,000.
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