Great Central Railwayana Auctions

GCR Fortnightly Sales: Lot 1, Sale 286

Closing Days: Bidding closes on Wednesday, 5 August at 5:00pm with "Final Bid" on Thursday, 6 August & Friday, 7 August 2020

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 286, Auction Lot 1

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Lot 1

Wagonplates

Eaton Railway, 46, 1903
A wagonplate, EATON RAILWAY, 46, 1903, from a goods wagon used on the 15" gauge 4½ mile long railway built in 1896 for the 1st Duke of Westminster to transport coal and other materials from sidings at Balderton station on the Shrewsbury-Chester line to the Duke's estate at Eaton Hall in Cheshire. It closed in 1946 but was reinstated as a tourist attraction in 1996. Cast brass, 6¼"x4¼", the front repainted. £200-350
 This lot sold for £540 to bidder number 2991.

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Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 286, Lot 1

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