The auction has now ended and we have bids totalling over a thousand pounds. Thanks to all that took part. If you have been successful, we will be in touch shortly to organise payment and distributing the items bought
We are auctioning these fantastic prizes which have been donated by transport companies across the UK. This auction is in aid of the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund. You can find out more about the fund here.
Email your bid and lot numbers to rmtlondon@gmail.com
A full explanation and some 'small print' is detailed below.
The Items for Auction
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Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund Lot 1 - minimum £200
A P & O Hull to Zebrugge / Rotterdam mini cruise for 2 people Rotterdam - The world's largest harbour city, full of head-turning architecture, modern art displays and breezy open spaces, is well know for its wonderful international atmosphere and big-city attitude. Whilst you take in the architecture and soak up the international atmosphere, why not sample the local beers, jenever and special liqueurs on offer. Enjoy the energetic and ethnic bohemianism which is reflected in the shops and restaurants. Many Amsterdamers weekend in Rotterdam as they love the faster pace of life. |
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Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund Lot 2 - minimum £500
The Northern line has its roots in two separate railways: The 5.25 km (3.26 mile) City and South London Railway - the world's first electric deep-level tube line - which opened in 1890 and ran from King William Street in the City to Stockwell; and the Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway, which opened in 1907. The line carries over 200 million passengers a year serving 50 stations over 36 miles. This is a rare opportunity to experience the job of one of London Underground's train operators from the driving cab of a Northern Line train |
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Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund Lot 3 - minimum £30
A collection of London Underground and London Underground 150 goodies which includes
On 9 January 1863 the world’s first underground train pulled out of Paddington station to make the first passenger journey - 3½-miles under the streets of London from Paddington to Farringdon and into the record books. Now you have the chance to win some of London Underground's souvenirs, for the 150th anniversary, and other goodies too. |
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Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund Lot 4 - minimum £50
A first class trip for two, courtesy of First Great Western, on the areas of the railway network that they cover. See First Great Western's network here. |
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Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund Lot 5 - minimum £55
Two pairs of return journey first class tickets for use on the rail network operated by Grand Central, valid for use in 2013. You can see Grand Central's routes . travel in luxury with this chance to get two pairs of first class tickets on Grand Central trains - use them when you wish in 2013 |
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Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund Lot 6 - minimum £110
A return trip on Stena Line from Harwich to Hoek van Holland for a car and upto 4 people including overnight stay in a cabin both ways. |
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Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund Lot 7 - £250
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First Great Western Tickets
An 'Isle of Man Steam Package Company' return ferry crossing for a car and two people
How to bid
If you wish to make a bid email us at rmtlondon@gmail.com. Your email should include the lot number and your bid. Separate each bid if you are bidding on more than one lot. Your bid must be greater than the minimum bid given for each lot.
Here is an example:
We will publish the highest bids for each lot daily, up until 1200 on the closing date of 22nd of September. If you are successful you will be emailed that day.
Remember you should bid again if you see your original bid has been beaten.
Email your bid and lot numbers to rmtlondon@gmail.com
If your bid is successful you must then pay the amount you have bid by noon on the 27th of September via our paypal account. If the money isn't received by then, the second highest bidder will be offered the prize and have a further 7 days to claim and so on.
Please bare in mind this is a charity auction, being held in support of the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund. We believe prizes to be as described; however they come from a variety of sources so details could vary slightly, or dates could be restricted for some items such as the P&O cruise or Northern Line cab ride. If you want more detail on any of the prizes email us at rmtlondon@gmail.com and we will try to find out. Some of the prizes may come in the form of a voucher from the relevant company.
Good luck everyone!
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