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Previous Live Auction - 12th January 2013
On offer was an incredible Merchant Navy Class nameplate from No 35023 'HOLLAND-AFRIKA LINE'. Its condition was totally ex-loco, having spent the last 45 years wrapped in the original packaging that was used by BR. Superb, never been offered for sale before.
It was purchased by tender from BR in 1968. In ex-loco condition from Merchant navy Class No 35023 - left hand plate. Withdrawn from 70A Nine Elms July 1967. Truly a superb stunning example, never been offered for sale before. In Vendor's ownership since 1968 "Never seen the light of day" in 45 years.
SOLD FOR £33500
Photo below shows the actual nameplate on 35023 prior to departing from Southampton Central station with the down 'Bournemouth Belle' Pullman train from Waterloo to Bournemouth, Tuesday 27th October 1964.

Photo © Geoff Plumb.
Next Live Auction
18th May 2013
NEW VENUE
Toddington Village Hall,
Newtown,
Toddington,
Cheltenham,
GL54 5DU
If you have any items you wish us to include in this sale please contact Neil on 01242 620020 or
Cotswold Railwayana Auctions News
NEXT LIVE AUCTION
18th May 2013
NEW VENUE
Toddington Village Hall,
Newtown,
Toddington,
Cheltenham,
GL54 5DU
Something that will really blow your mind!
GW & BR(W) NAMEPLATE DISPLAY :
At GWR175 event Toddington - see details >>
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