Worksplate NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY GLASGOW 25263 1943. Ex Riddles Austerity WD 2-8-0 90274 numbered WD 7393, 77393 and BR 90274. A much travelled loco, initially going into LNER stock, then to War Department service from early 1945 seeing service in Belgium. On return to the UK went on loan to GWR for a year until December 1948 when it became 90274 and was allocated to Gorton, Aintree & 36C Frodingham from where it was withdrawn from in January 1966 and scrapped at Drapers Hull. Diamond shaped cast brass face lightly restored. Measures 14in x 5.5in.
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Worksplates Steam
Auction: March 2022, Lot: 519
Sold for: GBP£170
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