THE National Railway Museum in York was today holding an auction with a difference in aid of Flying Scotsman's overhaul.
Dubbed The People's Auction For The People's Engine, the Leeman Road-based attraction is promising lots to suit every pocket.
Great Britons from throughout history are rallying round to support the cause - as locomotive nameplates from 1960s engines, such as Christopher Wren, Elizabeth Fry and Robin Hood, go under the hammer.
Even Flying Scotsman will go under the hammer - or rather, a detailed scale model created and donated to the museum by Hornby.
The auction is being held in association with Cundalls and will help raise money for the overhaul of Flying Scotsman which is currently in the National Railway Museum workshop undergoing preparations for its ten-year overhaul.
The locomotive has been dismantled and will be overhauled to the highest possible standards in order to re-certify it for the next seven to ten years. This process is due to be completed by late 2007, in order for the locomotive to be back hauling trains as soon as possible.
The auction was being held today at noon, with viewing times from 10am.
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