Smokebox Numberplate 393 ex Stanier LMS 8F 2-8-0, built by North British in 1941 as works No 24701, for the Ministry of Supply and numbered 393. This engine was sent to Persia in 1941 and later renumbered WD no 70393 which was applied on transfer to Egypt in 1944. Renumbered again to 505 in 1952 and finally Egyptian State Railways 836 in 1956. In restored condition a rare survivor.
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Smokebox Numberplates
Auction: November 2022, Lot: 485
Sold for: GBP£320
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