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 - MIDLAND RAILWAY 2-2-2 LOCOMOTIVE. Scratch built. Hamilton Bantock built O gauge fine scale Midland Railway 2-2-2 16A 0-10-0 maroon locomotive and tender, 3-rail, excellent plus, in wooden carry case measuring14 x 24 x 13cm. This locomotive was featured in May 1976 edition of Railway Modeller magazine, copy included.

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