Bell from Duchess of Hamilton locomotive

Made:
1938 in United States
maker:
Unknown

Bell from Duchess of Hamilton locomotive. Constructed in 1938 for the Locomotives visit to the USA. Inscription on plaque atttched 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:
Locomotives and Rolling Stock Components
Object Number:
2013-7136
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), cast iron, wood (plinth) and zinc alloy
Measurements:
Bell with frame only: 550 mm x 570 mm x 410 mm, 101.6 kg
Overall (bell with frame and wooden plinth): 930 mm x 665 mm x 420 mm,
type:
bell
credit:
Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd