Lot # : 1 - 1913 Marshall 6hp 3-Speed Road Locomotive
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Price Realized:
300,000.00 AUS
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| Price Realized | 300,000.00 AUS |
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| Date Sold | 2026-05-06T00:00:00 |
Date(s)
3/2/2026 - 5/6/2026
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| Lot # | 1 |
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| Estimate | 250,000.00 - 350,000.00 AUS |
| Group - Category | Toys - Trains / Railroad |
| Lead | 1913 Marshall 6hp 3-Speed Road Locomotive |
| Description |
Engine No. 62575 is fully operational.
Believed to be 1 of only 2 examples in Australia, this is an exceptionally rare and historically important 1913 Marshall 6 horsepower 3-speed road locomotive — a remarkable survivor from the golden age of steam road transport, and believed to be one of only two examples remaining in Australia.
Manufactured by the renowned Marshall, Sons & Co. of Gainsborough, England, this locomotive represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century British engineering. Built as a fully sprung road locomotive with three-speed transmission, these machines were designed for versatility, durability, and reliable operation across the demanding working conditions of rural and industrial Australia. This particular engine carries a fascinating Australian working history.
She was sold new in 1913 at the Royal Sydney Easter Show, where she was purchased by the Uralla Shire Council for municipal road and agricultural duties. During her early service life, she later passed into private ownership, being acquired by a threshing contractor in Uralla, where she worked hauling and powering agricultural machinery throughout the district. Her working career continued when she was sold to a sawmill near Armidale (NSW). At some stage, the rear axle was broken and a replacement was fitted from a similar engine. From there, she moved again to the historic mining region of Hillgrove (NSW), where she was used to drive an ore stamper, before eventually being retired.
In the 1970s, locomotive 62575 was rediscovered and saved, subsequently undergoing a sympathetic restoration during the 1980s, returning her to operational condition. During this restoration, the engine was reunited with her original wheels, ensuring mechanical integrity while retaining her authentic character.
More recently, in 2021, the locomotive benefited from further extensive mechanical works including:
• New valve rods
• New piston rods
• New regulator rod
• Second and third shaft bushings
• New piston rings
• Replacement pinion drive gear
Importantly, she retains her original lagging and covers, still revealing traces of the original Marshall pinstriping — a wonderful reminder of the locomotive’s authentic heritage.
Additional features include:
• Original Marshall mechanical oiler
• Original Pickering governor
• Excellent rubber-blocked wheels for road use
• Comfortable cruising speed of approximately 15 km/h
Over the past six years, this impressive machine has been extensively exhibited throughout Victoria, where she has proven both a reliable performer and a crowd-pleasing centrepiece at steam events and heritage displays.
Currently on non-transferable club registration, this locomotive represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, historically documented Marshall road locomotive of exceptional rarity. Machines of this significance — combining provenance, operational capability, and rarity — seldom appear on the open market, making this a truly outstanding acquisition for collectors, steam enthusiasts, museums, or heritage operators alike.
Note – Export of this item is not possible under the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986.
There is some clarification needed regarding the boiler certification for engine 62575.
Engine 62575 held a 160lb boiler certification until January 2025 (documentation supplied in photos). She has now been out of certification for approximately 15 months. Recently, she has undergone a full tube replacement and is awaiting re-certification.
The vendor has been advised that certification is not transferable, and therefore it will be the responsibility of the new owner to arrange re-certification.
The boiler internals and end plates are reported to be in very good condition.
Internal photos of the boiler condition and tube installation can be supplied upon request to any prospective buyers.
The description and details have been updated to the best of the vendor’s knowledge, with the assistance of informed historical input from knowledgeable sources. Engine 62575 is now approximately 113 years old and will have accumulated a significant amount of history and stories throughout her working life. We acknowledge that the above description represents our best effort to accurately reflect her history.
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