Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 1 September 2018

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 249, Auction Lot 257
Lot 257 A French front numberplate, 040.DG.49, incorporating the SNCF logo, from a Bo-Bo loco built in 1961. Various builders built this class οΎ– CAFI/CEM/Alsthom/Fives-Lille. The early class numbering lasted only until January 1962 when it became BB 66049. The loco was based at Tours St Pierre in Region Sud-Ouest. Cast aluminium, 22½"x17¼", the front repainted. £200-350
 This lot sold for £320.