London & North Eastern Railway 9x5 brass Worksplate number 8458 Neilson & Co 1907. Ex North British Railways Class J83, actually built in 1901 under works number 5749. Numbered 9811 in 1924, then 8458 in 1946 and finally 68458 by British Railways. Pretty much a Thornton Junction loco all it's life. Withdrawn January 1962. Has been cleaned back and front but absolutely genuine.
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Auction: November 2006, Lot: 356
Sold for: GBP£200