Triang Hornby – R257 Double Ended Diesel/Electric – Mint in Mint Box

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Triang Hornby - R257 Double Ended Diesel/Electric - Mint in Mint Box

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Triang Railways Transcontinental – R257 Double Ended Diesel / Pantograph Electric

 

Green / Orange Livery – Absolutely Mint Condition in every way in Mint Box

 

 

This is a total star!!!!. I doubt there is a better example in existence.1st Livery version of the R257 model in Green and Orange produced between 1959 and 1960
Appears unused used  with no marks or damage of any kind.
All decals / paintwork / lining in perfect condition.Headlights working at both ends.
Original Oil Present unopened in original inner sleeve.
Original Lubricating tag still attached.Original Instruction manual and service manual present in perfect condition.
Box in perfect condition.Box inner in perfect condition.The only remark I can make is that the number ’56’ has been written on the lid of the box.Runs perfectly from the track.Runs perfectly from pantograph.
This is a stunning example of a beautiful, very rare and very collectable item.Delivery by DPD signed for.I will combine shipping costs for multiple purchases

 

Packing will be of professional standard and delivery is made by DPD signed for service.

 

As with most of my collection this loco has been stored in centrally heated room and un-run for over 40 years. If you do intend to run it the I would strongly recommend an internal check and clean service and lubrication.

 

 

This is one of a number of high quality Transcontinental, Triang Australian and New Zealand Triang items I will be listing in the coming days and weeks.

 

 

Part of one of the largest private collections of high quality and unique items from Triang / Triang Hornby / Hornby / Arkitex / Hornby Dublo / Scalectrix / Minix / Minic Motorway many of which will be offered in the coming weeks so please keep a watch on listings.

 

 

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