Locomotive worksplate

Made:
1892 in Newton-le-Willows
maker:
The Vulcan Foundry

locomotive Worksplate, "Vulcan Foundry Co Ltd. No. 1338, Lancashire 1892, Newton-le-Willows", red, brass, oval, ex 0-6-2T Barry Railway No. 56, renumbered Great Western Railway 247, withdrawn August 1947.

Details

Category:
Locomotives and Rolling Stock Components
Object Number:
1976-8107
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
9.7638 x 5.7087 in.; 248 x 145 mm
type:
works plate
credit:
British Rail, Historical Relics

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