Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 June 2018

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 245, Auction Lot 333
Lot 333 A South African Railway cabside numberplate, E247, from a 3ft 6ins gauge Class 4E electric loco built by the North British Locomotive Co, Works No 26887, in 1952. The class were withdrawn during the 1980s having spent their whole careers double heading across the Hex River railway pass. Cast brass, 20¾"x14½", in ex loco condition. £150-300
 This lot sold for £220.