The ELR are to provide a marquee
for exhibitors. The marquee is to be situated at the end of the
platform near to the Trackside bar.
In celebration of this weekend's event 71000
sales will have a comprehensive range of memorabilia for sale many at
a much reduced price.
Of special note is that the Trust will be
exhibiting two pre production models of the NEW Hornby OO scale 71000 model
locomotives.
Dubbed as the model that never would be made this
is an opportunity for gala attendees to have a sneak preview of what is coming
later in the year.
Hornby are to produce two locomotive models
and a train pack
Hornby product code R3168 is the railroad version
of the locomotive
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Photo courtesy Tom Atherton
Hornby product code R3191 is a more detailed
version of the locomotive with etched nameplates and a high degee of
livery detail
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Photo courtesy Tom Atherton
There will be the opportunity for visitors to the
71000 sales stand to "register their interest" in the Hornby items to ensure
priority of supply.
Even though stock has not yet been released there
is a general expectation that these items will go "sold out" very
quickly
The Trust is also pleased to announce that a
large (29" x 20") Terence Cuneo framed print entitled "The Lickey Incline" will
also be available for purchase
Painted in 1968 by Cuneo this lithographic print
was published also in 1968 by Felix Rosentiel's Widow and Son Ltd and is rare
example of their work
Photo courtesy of Tom Atherton
This framed print will be available at the special
price of £40.00 and will be sold to the first person to meet the asking
price. We do have the facility once purchased to store until going home
time.
An early attendance to the sales stand is
therefore advised.
As a result of a timely donation to the Trust
there will also be on sale a good selection of early steam magazines many going
back to the 60's
We can't offer face painting for children but there
will be one or two freebies for our younger steam lovers.
We look forward to meeting you !!
