Antiques and Collectables - Second Chance Auction

A Collection of Hornby OO Gauge Model Railway Items, including a Hornby R6104 Cowans Sheldon 75 Ton Operating Breakdown Crane and a Hornby Dublo T.P.O. Mail Van Set

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £60 - £120

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Description

A collection of vintage Hornby OO gauge model railway items. The primary component is a Hornby R6104 Cowans Sheldon 75 Ton Operating Breakdown Crane, presented in its original red and yellow cardboard box with a plastic insert. The crane is marked “COWANS SHELDON” and “TO LIFT 75 TONS”, finished in red and black livery. Also included is an open Hornby Dublo “T.P.O. MAIL VAN SET” box, alongside its loose components. These include a red model mail van marked “ROYAL & MAIL” and “W 807”, a section of black model railway track, and a tan-colored textured base piece with a small building and other accessories. Items are primarily of plastic and metal construction.


Condition report:

The Hornby R6104 Cowans Sheldon 75 Ton Operating Breakdown Crane appears largely intact and in good condition within its original packaging. The crane\'s box shows minor external wear. The Hornby Dublo \"T.P.O. MAIL VAN SET\" box exhibits significant wear. The loose components, including the mail van, track, and base piece, show minor signs of age and handling consistent with vintage model railway items.