Bell from Duchess of Hamilton locomotive
- Made:
- 1938 in United States
Bell from Duchess of Hamilton locomotive. Constructed in 1938 for the Locomotives visit to the USA. Inscription on plaque atatched on plinth writes:
"This Bell was cast in the brass foundry of crewe locomotive works in 1938. It was fitted to the engine of " the Coronation Scot" train which visited the United States of America in connection with the New York World Fair 1939. The weight of the bell and clapper is 1 CWT. The cast iron frame also weights 1 CWT".
Details
- Category:
- Temporary Exhibitions
- Object Number:
- 2013-7136
- Measurements:
-
overall: 930 mm x 660 mm x 420 mm,
Bell with frame only: 555 mm x 570 mm x 410 mm, 101.6 kg
- type:
- bell
- credit:
- Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd
