SPECTACULAR 7-1/4″ GAUGE BASSETT-LOWKE LIVE STEAM ENGINE & TENDER.

SPECTACULAR 7-1/4″ GAUGE BASSETT-LOWKE LIVE STEAM ENGINE & TENDER. Unbelievable, astonishing, gargantuan are just a few of the words that describe this garden engine and tender by the famed Bassett-Lowke company of England. Made for garden or outdoor railroads, and riding purposes. This immensely detailed model, George the Fifth 4-4-0 British prototype was built in the 1930s and exported to the U.S. It is believed to have been used on the Charnwood model railway, built by C. Norvin Rinek, of Easton, PA. It retains its bronze builder’s plate on the rear of the tender, a brass tag on the engine boiler that reads “George the Fifth”, and number plate below cab window. From a picture one cannot truly perceive the immensity of this piece, a massive 82″ in length. Possibly the same one pictured in the 1948 Bassett-Lowke book (included with this lot). Although these mammoths were available in kit form this example appears to be factory built and painted. The unit, in the past, had been “fired up” for use but it seems that was only on rare occasions as the overall condition is excellent. If large gauge trains are your “cup of tea” then this is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire such a unique train!! Although not a Marklin, the quality & aesthetics of this piece are equal but at only a fraction of the price a Marklin Garden train would sell for today. Museum quality, would make a great center piece in any railroad, or model train collection. CONDITION: Not to be unexpected due to its size and the fact that this unit is live steam there is some very minor overall touch up to loco and tender most notably the front of engine hood, and appears to have been repainted some time ago. Period paint & pin striping intact with possible exception to front of boiler which is a flat black. Engine and tender appear to be fully and mechanically intact/complete and ready for operation. 1-8099 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	237	$17,250.00	SPECTACULAR 7-1/4″ GAUGE BASSETT-LOWKE LIVE STEAM ENGINE & TENDER. Unbelievable, astonishing, gargantuan are just a few of the words that describe this garden engine and tender by the famed Bassett-Lowke company of England. Made for garden or outdoor railroads, and riding purposes. This immensely detailed model, George the Fifth 4-4-0 British prototype was built in the 1930s and exported to the U.S. It is believed to have been used on the Charnwood model railway, built by C. Norvin Rinek, of Easton, PA. It retains its bronze builder’s plate on the rear of the tender, a brass tag on the engine boiler that reads “George the Fifth”, and number plate below cab window. From a picture one cannot truly perceive the immensity of this piece, a massive 82″ in length. Possibly the same one pictured in the 1948 Bassett-Lowke book (included with this lot). Although these mammoths were available in kit form this example appears to be factory built and painted. The unit, in the past, had been “fired up” for use but it seems that was only on rare occasions as the overall condition is excellent. If large gauge trains are your “cup of tea” then this is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire such a unique train!! Although not a Marklin, the quality & aesthetics of this piece are equal but at only a fraction of the price a Marklin Garden train would sell for today. Museum quality, would make a great center piece in any railroad, or model train collection. CONDITION: Not to be unexpected due to its size and the fact that this unit is live steam there is some very minor overall touch up to loco and tender most notably the front of engine hood, and appears to have been repainted some time ago. Period paint & pin striping intact with possible exception to front of boiler which is a flat black. Engine and tender appear to be fully and mechanically intact/complete and ready for operation. 1-8099 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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