A model train from Brian Elliott sold for £18,000 at auction. 

The Brian Elliott Collection of Scratch Built Live Steam Fine Scale Models stirred up excitement among steam enthusiasts as it went under the hammer at the Tennants Auctioneers’ Summer Transport Sale on July 15.

The standout offering at the auction was an impeccably crafted 0-4-2T Collett Class 14xx Locomotive, adorned in the vibrant Green of the Great Western Railway 1400.

The model, displayed in a 10 ¼“ Gauge, shattered the initial valuation of £4,000-6,000 by fetching an astonishing £18,000.

From West Yorkshire, Mr Elliott devoted his working life to running his family's brick manufacturing business.

However, he nurtured a deep-rooted fascination for crafting model trains, embarking on his journey of creating small-scale locomotives from scratch.

Elliott's skills and knowledge flourished, leading him to construct larger and more intricate steam engines.

He persisted with his craft right up until his eighties.

Spirited bidding ensued within the bustling saleroom, resulting in impressive prices for various items.

A captivating 10 ¼” Gauge Garden Railway Set found a buyer at £14,000, while a finely engineered Baldwin Locomotive Works 10 ¼” Gauge Locomotive commanded a price of £16,000.

Another exquisite model, the 10 ¼“ Gauge 0-4-2 Locomotive Lion, was sold for £10,000.

Besides the sought-after steam engines, the auction also saw a few notable highlights.

One such spectacle was a 1990 Peugeot 205 GTI, formerly owned by the highly regarded Alf Wight, who achieved fame under the pen name James Herriot.

With a mere 30,000 miles on the clock, the classic collector's vehicle changed hands for a remarkable sum of £22,000.

Automobilia enthusiasts competed fiercely over coveted lots, with a price of £600 for a Original Shell Opaque Glass Petrol Pump Globe.

Additionally, a rare 1906 De Dion Promotional Book/Stereoscopic Viewer fetched £350.

By the end of the sale, the hammer had fallen at a total of £276,840, with 82 per cent of the 223 lots meeting their new owners.