Lot 329: Hornby Dublo L30 Bo-Bo Diesel Electric Locomotive 08003 with Original Box

A Hornby Dublo L30 Bo-Bo Diesel Electric Locomotive, model 08003. Constructed of metal, the locomotive features a dark green body with a lighter green roof. It is presented with its original blue and white striped cardboard box. The box features a yellow label with black text reading “L30 1,000 B.H.P. Bo-Bo DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE” and descriptive phrases including “Precision-built—Powerful—Accurate—Detailed—Smooth-running”. Further text on the box confirms it was “MADE IN ENGLAND BY MECCANO LIMITED”. A white label on the box indicates “SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS LOT 329”, with “Imprimé en Angleterre” (Printed in England) also visible.