Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 September 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 234, Auction Lot 486
Lot 486 A South African Railways cabside numberplate, 2295, GM, from a 3ft 6ins gauge SAR Class GM 4-8-2+2-8-4 Beyer Garratt No 2295 built by Beyer Peacock, Works No 6887, in 1938, one of a class of only sixteen locos. The class was replaced by diesel traction in 1972 and all were withdrawn in August 1973. Cast brass, 20¾"x14½", the front cleaned but unpainted. £500-800
 This lot sold for £960.