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Nameplate STARLIGHT EXPRESS. Ex BR 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3126. Built by British Railways Doncaster Works in November 1965. Renumbered 86231 under TOPS in January 1974 and was named on the 1st October 1984 by Andrew Lloyd Webber at Euston Station. It was named to launch the London - Glasgow 'Starlight Express' low-price overnight service. Currently stored at Long Marsden. This plate is a Swindon casting.

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Auction: May 2009, Lot: 100
Sold for: GBP£3,000