Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 4 March 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auctions Sale 225, Auction Lot 246 Lot 246
A nameplate badge from Class 50 50005 COLLINGWOOD. New to London Midland Western Lines in January 1968 as D405 EE/VF 3775/D1146; it was named at Laira depot in April 1978. In November 1987 it was twinned with the warship of the same name and this badge was displayed below the nameplate. It was withdrawn in November 1990 and cut up at Old Oak Common by Coopers Metals. Cast brass 6¾"x8¾", in ex loco condition. £1500-1800
 This lot sold for £1700.