Lot #214 - A Working Model Replica E1 Electric Locomotive
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Interiors: Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:18 Apr 2013 ~ 6.00pm (NZ Time)
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Lot #:214
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Lot Description:A Working Model Replica E1 Electric Locomotive
built by John Romanes and Colin Burleigh. This is a scale reproduction of a 150KW E1 locomotive that was commissioned by the Railways Department from English Electric to build a train that would install the catenaries in the Otira Tunnel in Canterbury. The tunnel was originally electrified in 1923. The train also comes with a small tender which doubles as a 24 volt battery pack and drivers seat.
H850 W1650 D440 -
Estimate:NZ$6,000 - 8,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Toys & Models
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