Andy Y Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Dreweatts & Bloomsbury have announced that some significant items from Pete waterman's collection will go to auction on 16th April. Having seen some of the items they really are rather special; the Castle would look rather splendid on a shelf in the office here but I think I'd need stronger brackets in the wall! Click to enlarge each page of the press release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2015 Truro needs re-quartering! Is this to finance a big push in Leamington I wonder? I bet that was a hard decision to make though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave47549 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted February 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2015 Pete W's probably got his impending mansion tax to consider ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Wonder how old the Beyer 322 0-6-0 model is. "Patterns created from an original loco", the last one was scrapped in the early 1930's! Phil T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The blurb is just a touch economical with the truth when it claims that "...never has an entire collection of this scale, quality and provenance been offered for sale....". You may remember a couple of years ago, a Swiss-based collection ("the Salem Collection") of large-scale engines, including what was thought to be the finest LMS "Duchess" ever made in 7.25-inch gauge, came up for auction. The Duchess itself went for 140 grand. Dreweatts were the auctioneers for that collection as well - maybe they've conveniently forgotten that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I think the prices of the 7&1/4" locos might be a touch optimistic, especially as there is no boiler history/ticket and untested in steam/running. IIRC a 7&1/4" Schools class with full boiler and service history as well as a proven track record of excellent running recently struggled to make £35K. I'd love one of these locos but think I will stick with my Class 12 shunter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted February 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2015 Lot 55; if only......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Not that it matters, but if I could pick one model, it would be lot 56. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted February 24, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2015 He was on radio 2 the other day saying that it is to finance the overhaul of some of his full sized locos. The bill for that lot he said was going to be over a million. He also said that some of his full sized ones will be up for sale too.. Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Disappointed, no sign of a 1:1 scale Kylie in that lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 She's never been the same since she spent all her time on flamin' wishlists wanting manufacturers to do a 190 year old loco. She's lost it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Disappointed, no sign of a 1:1 scale Kylie in that lot. You should be so lucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 You should be so lucky. Andy, we really do need a groan button. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hmm - nice to have, but even if I could afford them, which I can't, I doubt I'd enjoy paying for the insurance. Beautiful models though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Disappointed, no sign of a 1:1 scale Kylie in that lot. Did you expect there would be one especially for you? I bet your head was spinning around in anticipation. You should be so lucky. Yes, you'll have to keep doing the Locomotion on your own, I'm afraid. Still, better the devil you know. On a marginally more serious note, it was fitting that a couple of Mr Waterman's models above were built by a Mr Aitken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 ...., it was fitting that a couple of Mr Waterman's models above were built by a Mr Aitken. Yes. They turned out to be Stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2015 Nice piece on what the money is for on the BBC, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32194297 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezzy Oppo Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Yep, Pete and his passion for locomotives, 'Together Forever'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-e Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 He should have taken "steps" to list them on RMweb Buy and Sell it would be a "tragedy" for them never to be seen again (the models that is not Steps) he could have also saved himself a few quid on listing fees too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I wonder if he'll fix Ixion and get her back on the main line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezzy Oppo Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 "Especially for you". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted April 17, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2015 The sale of 32 of the models fetched a total of £627,229, including buyers' premium. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-32331602 He may have to sell a few more if he needs a million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 The sale of 32 of the models fetched a total of £627,229, including buyers' premium.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-32331602 He may have to sell a few more if he needs a million. Maybe potential bidders thought they could get them cheaper on eBay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 ... the Castle would look rather splendid on a shelf in the office here but I think I'd need stronger brackets in the wall!Not to worry Andy, it comes with a floor standing pedestal. The locomotive is being sold together with an unpolished and unglazed flooring standing cabinet. Length 305cm, Width 75cm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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