British Railways locomotive headboard THE ABERDONIAN as used on the former London King's Cross - Aberdeen Sleeping car train from 1927. This the first pattern of BR board carried from the early 1950's and regularly hauled by A2 locomotives. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, In lightly face restored condition. This board was acquired from the vendors late cousin some years ago and is believed to be the one that was used on June 1966 steam special from London Waterloo to Aberdeen and return, organised by Warwickshire Railway Society.
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Headboards
Auction: November 2023, Lot: 230
Sold for: GBP£1,400
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