GWR combined nameplate, number and worksplate, BRASENOSE 3321 Reg.No. 1744 GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY SWINDON WORKS (Nov 1899 ground off, painted in). Rear stamped 3333. New in November 1899, this Dean 4-4-0 Bulldog was numbered 3333 until Dec 1912 when the last two digits were ground off and the 2 and 1 were riveted on. The numbers are face stamped in th edge ENGINE CLASS 4-4-0 25 and BOILER CLASS BA. Withdrawn April 1935 and cut up at Swindon Works. Measures 25.5in x 17in. Named after one of the famous Oxford colleges, a superb plate that has never appeared at auction before.
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Nameplates Steam
Auction: March 2024, Lot: 350
Sold for: GBP£7,500
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