Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 4 March 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 225, Auction Lot 479
Lot 479 A smokebox numberplate, 8709, from a GWR 5700 Class 0-6-0PT built by Beyer Peacock, Works No 6689, in February 1931. A long time Laira engine, it finished its days at Pontypool Road from where it was withdrawn in the week ending 29 September 1962 and cut up at Caerphilly Works in the four weeks ending 23 February 1963. Ex loco condition. £250-400
 This lot sold for £500.