Worksplate 9 x 5 brass, London & North Eastern Railway 2701 Darlington Works 1927. Ex Gresley Class D 4-4-0 locomotive D49 'Shire' named DERBYSHIRE. Built in the November of 1927, it was originally numbered 251. Renumbered to 2701 by the LNER in December 1946 and finally 62701 by BR in June 1948. Number ground off but still visible but the later BR strip 62701 accompanies. Predominantly a Hull Botanic Gardens and Bridlington loco. Withdrawn in September 1959.
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Auction: May 2010, Lot: 83
Sold for: GBP£920