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Lot 175:
Description
A collection of vintage die-cast and plastic model railway equipment manufactured by Meccano Ltd under the Hornby Dublo brand. The group features a 2-6-4 tank locomotive in British Railways black livery, bearing the number 80054 and the British Railways lion crest. Also included is a Class 20 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric locomotive in British Railways green livery, housed in its original red cardboard box printed with Hornby Dublo and the reference 2232. Rolling stock comprises a brown open wagon marked BRICK EMPTY TO FLETTON 16-15-1 and a grey 7-plank open wagon marked 7-14. The electrical components feature a Meccano Ltd Power Control Unit Type C in an olive green metal casing with a red indicator light and silver directional lever. The unit is contained within a blue and white striped box labelled POWER CONTROL UNIT A3. Further accessories include two red plastic railway buildings with yellow window frames, a quantity of grey plastic track sections, and various original blue and white striped boxes for isolating switch points and buffer stops. The collection is housed in a brown textured suitcase. The control unit faceplate is printed with POWER CONTROL UNIT TYPE C FOR USE ON ALTERNATING CURRENT SUPPLIES ONLY MADE BY MECCANO LTD LIVERPOOL.
Height: 22.8 cm
Width: 20.3 cm.
Condition report:
The 2-6-4 tank locomotive shows significant paint chipping and wear to the edges and raised details (photo 3). The diesel locomotive and rolling stock exhibit minor surface wear consistent with use (photo 2). The power control unit appears intact with a braided cord showing age-related discolouration but no visible fraying (photo 5). Original cardboard boxes show significant shelf wear, corner scuffing, and some tearing to the edges (photo 4). The suitcase exhibits wear to the interior lining and exterior surfaces (photo 1). The set is untested.
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