The model is being sold by his estate at auction house Dreweatts, in Newbury, Berkshire, on March 12. Above, the train is cleaned by an auction assistantThe model train features intricate component designs. It was one of 38 Coronation Class steam locos designed by William Stanier for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. He added: ‘Harry Powell is considered to be the Rembrandt of the model train making world. The model is one eighth in size to the original train, and is fitted with a blower, whistle, and a brake

Source: Daily Mail January 24, 2019 23:15 UTC