Shedplate 88B Cardiff East Dock 1949 - March 1958, then Radyr October 1960-July 1965. The former GWR depot at East Dock was home to 60 locos in the 1950s which included an exotic collection of antiquated tank engines. The depot was run down and lost its allocation in 1958, but was to rise from the ashes in September 1962, now coded 88L, when it inherited all of Cardiff Cantons steam allocation; Castles, Halls, Granges and Manors now graced the shed. Ex GWR shed Radyr had taken this code over in 1960 which had around 50 locos during this period. Face restored with clear later style Swindon casting number U291 in the front.
Category:
Shedplates / Plaques
Auction: July 2024, Lot: 839
Sold for: GBP£170
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