Nameplate set ex BR class 50 SIR EDWARD ELGAR complete with solid brass nameplate, brass cabside numberplate 50007, brass Great Western Railway crest and brass double arrow logo. The nameplate set was first fitted to the locomotive by British Rail from 25th February 1984 when she was named at Paddington as part of the GWR 150 celebrations. She was withdrawn from service in March 1994 and was subsequently purchased for preservation with the original BR nameplate sets included in the purchase. 50007 arrived at the Midland Railway - Butterley in July 1994. The BR brass nameplates etc. were then removed for safe keeping, and replaced by glass fibre replicas, which were carried on the locomotive until September 2013, when 50007 was sold to Boden Rail, and subsequently renamed Hercules. A stunning set in as removed condition.
Category:
Nameplates Diesel
Auction: July 2016, Lot: 125
Sold for: GBP£12,400