Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 1 December 2018

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 253, Auction Lot 119
Lot 119 A worksplate, BEYER PEACOCK, 1878. In 1878 BP supplied locos to a number of Railways in Australia (29 in total) as well as lesser numbers to South Africa, Ireland, Spain and some to UK purchasers. The numbers involved and the late vendor's known collecting interests would suggest this plate is most likely to be from an Australian loco. Cast brass, 14¾"x7", in ex loco condition. £300-500
 This lot sold for £400.