Diecasts, Militaria, Vintage Toys, Retro Electronics, Antiques and Vintage Items.
Lot 422:
Description
A group of four Atlas die-cast model British public transport vehicles, comprising trams and buses, from the ‘Great British Buses’ and ‘Blackpool Balloon Tram’ series. These models are often presented in 1:76 scale. The collection includes a « Southdown Bristol Lodekka FS » bus, a « London Transport RTW Double Decker » bus, a « Blackpool Balloon Tram, » and a « Feltham Tram » model. Visible text on the models includes « BRUDE FORSYTH, » « I’m in charge, » « SHOW-TIME, » « NORTH PIER, » and « LYONS CREAM CRACKERS. » The lot is accompanied by promotional materials and literature from Atlas, including a book titled « The Story of the Tram » by Michael Swift, and brochures describing the « Feltham Tram » as « London’s pride, the tram that set the standard » and the « Blackpool Balloon Tram » as « One of the oldest electric tramways in the world. » One box states « TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE… »
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