Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 December 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 237, Auction Lot 17
Lot 17 A South African Railways cabside numberplate, 1006, from a 3ft 6ins gauge Cape Government Railways 7th Class 4-8-0 built by Dubs, Works No 3360, in 1896, CGR No 723. In 1902 it became part of Central South African Railways, their No C527, and in January 1912, following the formation of South African Railways, it became their Class 7A No 1006. All were withdrawn by 1972. Cast brass, 20¾"x14½", the front repainted. £250-400
 This lot sold for £500.