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A Treasure Chest of Toys, Trains and Models (#453) Closed

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Lot 20c.1900 Type 3A Tank Locomotive "Puffing Billy" with green livery, assembled at the Newport Works, commencing service on 23rd April 1900, initially used in the construction of the Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook "Puffing Billy" narrow gauge railway line. The locomotive is being carried on a 1926 "Q" class Transporter Wagon (Q129), a unique wagon used to transport 2ft 6ins narrow gauge rolling stock over Victorian broad gauge track to narrow gauge railway lines, total size (144x34x55mm). (2 items

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$800 (2 bids)
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

A Treasure Chest of Toys, Trains and Models (#453) Closed

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  • c.1900 Type 3A Tank Locomotive "Puffing Billy" with green livery, assembled at the Newport Works, commencing service on 23rd April 1900, initially used in the construction of the Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook "Puffing Billy" narrow gauge railway line.