28th Jun, 2023 10:00

TWO DAY: Glorious Trains Auction (Part Two)

 
Lot 1084
 

1084

A 7¼" Gauge coal-fired 'Quarry Hunslet' 0-4-0 Locomotive and ride-on Tender 'MAJ-JE-MOS'

Unsold
Estimated at £13,000 - £16,000

 

A 7¼" Gauge coal-fired 'Quarry Hunslet' 0-4-0 Locomotive and ride-on Tender 'MAJ-JE-MOS', professionally built and badged as Hunslet (Leeds) No. 493 of 1889, representing the classic design used in North Wales slate quarries, the model with twin cylinders, lever reversing, cylinder drains, lubricator, twin water gauges, pressure gauge lined at 100psi, twin injectors, beautifully finished in crimson and black with yellow lining, VG, back right corner cab support detached at base, together with various boiler certificates, the most recent (hydraulic) expired on 10/8/22: and before you ask, neither we nor the vendor can explain the curious name given by the original owner!