Nameplate MARS. From a ex Wehrmacht Gmeinder diesel locomotive used at the Weavers Down Military Railway, two of these locomotives were both captured from the Germans and named Venus and Mars. Mars was withdrawn in around 1957 and used at the Military Diesel school as an instructional model. Rectangular cast brass measuring 13.5in x 4.25in. From the collection of the late Major John Poyntz, the last Royal Engineer to be appointed HM Inspecting officer of Railways. Unrestored, original condition.