Lot #50 - Tasmania 1909 Tasmanian Garratt ‘K’ Class (K1) Compound Steam Locomotive
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:A Treasure Chest of Toys, Trains and Models, including the Collection of Frank Kelly
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Sale Date:22 Mar 2020 ~ 2pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:50
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Lot Description:Tasmania 1909 Tasmanian Garratt ‘K’ Class (K1) Compound Steam Locomotive
(140x29x42mm) operated by Tasmanian Government Railways, black livery with gold trim, 2ft gauge, 0-4-0+0-4-0 wheel configuration, built by Beyer, Peacock & Co in England. Assembled by Frank Kelly from a 4mm model kit supplied from the UK (possibly Backwoods Miniatures). -
Notes:[The K1 operated on the North East Dundas Tramway, which operated on some of most rugged terrain served by a railway line at the time. The locomotive is currently preserved, having served as a passenger locomotive on the Welsh Highland Railway Caernarfon to Portmadoc route between 2007 and 2014.]
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Toys & Models
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