Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 September 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 234, Auction Lot 248
Lot 248 A South African Railways cabside numberplate, 3513, 25NC, from a 3ft 6ins gauge SAR Class 25 4-8-4 No 3513, built by the North British Locomotive Co, Works No 27373, in 1953 as a condensing loco. Between 1973 and 1980 all except three of the condensing locos were rebuilt as non-condensing locos and reclassified as Class 25NC and they continued to work until eventually replaced by diesel and electric traction. Cast brass, 20¾"x14½", the front repainted. £600-900
 This lot sold for £960.