Miniature

摘要

FOUR 10 1/4 in-gauge David Curwen-built steam locos were sold at Dreweatts Transport sale, Newbury, by the Audley End Miniature Railway, Essex, on March 12 (RM March, p84). The new owners are not yet known, but are said to be UK-based. GWR 4-6-0 No. 4005 Polar Star well exceeded its estimated price of £30-40,000, going for £80,000. The other locos, with estimated values of £20-30,000 each, were Ivatt 4-4-2 No. 4433, sold for £18,000; 2-6-2 No. 3548 Lord Braybrooke, £27,000; and 2-4-2T+T Barbara Curwen, just reaching its lowest estimate.