Nameplate Samson. Ex British Railways class 47 number D1674 built Crewe April 1965 and allocated to Cardiff Canton. Renumbered to 47808 in July 1989. The original nameplates plates were lost so Newton Replica plates were fitted at Crewe DMD in July 1992. Nameplates removed in May 1993. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid their nominated Charity, Prostate Cancer UK and will come with an official certificate confirming the original owner. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid of their nominated Charity, Prostate Cancer UK and will come with an official certificate confirming the original owner.