Build your own train set! Huge model railway collection to auction in Lichfield

Build your own train set! Huge model railway collection to auction in Lichfield

A HUGE collection of model trains steams to auction in Lichfield on Monday, June 21, with Richard Winterton Auctioneers.

Electric and clockwork locomotives, rolling stock, track and accessories including model figures of passengers, porters and luggage are all catalogued for Day One of the fortnightly Two Day Antiques & Home Sale, starting at 9.30am both days, live online from The Lichfield Auction Centre, Wood End Lane, Fradley Park.

Gauges N, NO, OO, O and G – the latter as used for garden railways – all feature, with brands including Tri-ang Wrenn and Hornby Dublo.

The sale features more than 100 lots of model railway items, anticipated to realise up to £10,000.

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Toy specialist Jon Price said: “This sale includes an accumulation of several lifelong collections from local railway enthusiasts.

“It was certainly a fun time cataloguing these lots, which range from cherished childhood items to room-size model railway layouts and garden trains.

“It is a great opportunity to build your own train set.”

A G gauge locomotive.

The sale also features a large philatelic consignment from a single owner, including an impressive collection of early USA stamps and covers, with particular interest in Civil War postal history.

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For auction enquiries and to book an appointment to view or for a valuation, telephone 01543 251081 or email office@richardwinterton.co.uk.

All catalogues can be viewed online via richardwinterton.co.uk/auction-dates.

Free home visits are available to assess large collections or house clearances. Telephone 01543 251081 or email office@richardwinterton.co.uk to book and also to arrange quotations for probate services.