L&NWR Nameplate 'HERCULES'. Curved brass measuring 49 in length, wax filled engraving with 'L&NWR Co May' one end and 'Crewe 1877' the other end. Between 'Crewe' and '1877' it has been stamped 'Rebuilt /97'. Ex L&NWR 'Renewed Precedent' Class 2-4-0 locomotive number 1105, designed by FW Webb and known as 'Jumbos'. Taken in to LMS Stock and numbered LMS 5077. Finally scrapped in July 1928.
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Auction: May 2013, Lot: 150
Sold for: GBP£10,800