Lots 132 to 145 are from the personal collection of Hamilton...

Lots 132 to 145 are from the personal collection of Hamilton G. F. Bantock (1904–1974), a Second World War veteran who later became Chief Detective Inspector of Police at the Police Training School in Stafford. A keen rifleman, he belonged to both the Warwickshire Rifle Club and the National Rifle Club. Having grown up beside the Midland Railway main line from Birmingham to Bristol, he developed a lifelong interest in railway history, particularly the Derby Works and its locomotive productions. He also scratch-built model railway locomotives, which were featured in Railway Modeller after his death. Sold by the family. HAMILTON BANTOCK - SOUTHERN RAILWAY 0-4-0 TANK LOCOMOTIVE. Scratch built/ kit built. Hamilton Bantock built O gauge Southern Railway 81 0-4-0 black with green lining tank locomotive, 3-rail, good plus, in card box, Bing tanker wagon modified to resemble a locomotive '2' and 'Pip-Pip' to front and small range of railway related postcards and 'Festiniog Railway' mirror. In box measuring 42 x 31 x 22cm.

Estimate:£150

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