An auction of old plant and machinery by the Department of Transport proved a surprise success at the weekend.
Around 300 people, twice the number expected, turned out in dreadful weather for the sell-off at Ellerslie Plant Depot in Crosby.
From diggers, compressors and road rollers to a mobile mess hut, cars and tractors the DoT shifted almost every item which went under the hammer, raising around ?132,000.
Director of Works Clive Callister says the bidding was keen:
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