Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 3 September 2016

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 216, Auction Lot 195
Lot 195 A locomotive headboard, THE ABERDONIAN, as carried on the Kings Cross to Aberdeen sleeping car service. This style of headboard, with shields depicting the arms of London and Aberdeen, was introduced by May 1952 and continued to be used until the service was taken over by the Deltics in Summer 1962. Cast aluminium, 33½"x16", with enamel shields, in original condition. £3000-4000
 This lot sold for £3400.