Dreweatts: Pete Waterman's Train Collection

When pop impresario Pete Waterman auctioned off £1 million worth of his model train collection, Alban Shipping transported the collection to Mallett of Mayfair and set up 56 of the finest scratch-built models ever made on custom plinths made by sister company Alban Cases.

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Packing and Transporting the Trains

Alban Shipping created custom wooden cases for the valuable and detailed models, some of which are set to fetch as much as £120,000-£150,000 at the auction. Expert case-maker Robert commented: “It was important to secure each of the models inside the case, so we added custom rails and padded batons.” He added: “Dreweatts also needed to display the models impactfully at the Mayfair showroom so we also built and painted plinths for each of the trains.” A crew of 6 experienced art and antique handlers were ready to transport the models to Mallett and complete the eye-catching installation with the aid of specialist platforms and pump trucks. Alban Shipping Director Andrew Jackman said “Our teams are trained not only to take the utmost care with the items they handle, but also when they are working in historic and ornate venues such as Mallett.”

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Bonhams

Auctioneer's Bonhams commissioned Alban Shipping to design and build the wooden packing cases used to transport the puppets from the hit show 'War Horse'. Click on the link to learn more about our starring role!

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Charles Miller Auctioneers

Alban shipping we given the opportunity to move an incredible 12ft long model of RMS Mauretania on behalf of auctioneer Charles Miller. The model, which weighs half a tonne, fetched £120,000 at auction.

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Kodak

Kodak approached Alban Shipping to manufacture wooden cases using specific design drawings for exporting delicate equipment to the US...

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John C Taylor

John C Taylor approached us to design several bespoke wooden cases to hold the components for a large clock for an exhibition in Shanghai...

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Walter Potter Rabbit School

Over the years, our expert case-makers have packed and transported a wide selection of weird and wonderful items...

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McLaren

Mclaren Automotive approached Alban Shipping with specific drawings for a bespoke wooden case to hold the carbon fibre...

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Summers Place

We were asked to provide a full packaging and shipping service for approx 50 large stoneware garden sculpture to 2 destinations in the USA....

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Intrepid Design

Alban Shipping have been trusted by Intrepid Design to move bespoke aviation furniture for the last 7 years, from seating installations to complex boardroom tables...

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