5th Oct, 2012 10:00 GMT/BST

Toys & Collectables

 
Lot 78
 

78

A Fine Scratch Built 2inch Scale Live Steam Model of a Burrell Special Scenic Showmans Engine...

A Fine Scratch Built 2inch Scale Live Steam Model of a Burrell Special Scenic Showmans Engine 'Dragon' No.3912, superbly finished in maroon and black, with fine brass fittings, white painted wooden canopy inscribed 'Anderton & Rowlands Golden Dragons', registration number CO4485, details include swaged belly bands on the boiler as per prototype, three speeds, main and auxiliary dynamo, fine front and rear lamps, crane gear as per original engine, boiler tested in 1999 but never steamed having been run on compressed air, length of engine 115cm, with a CD showing the engine running on compressed air
**The original engine built by Charles Burrell was delivered to the West Country firm of amusement caterers Anderton & Rowland in 1921 and was used to power the new Golden Dragon Scenic Railway manufactured by Orton & Spooner of Burton on Trent. The engine still survives today
Not Sold
Estimated at £10,000 - £15,000

 

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