Lot 265 C/I Oval LMS Steam Locomotive Worksplate "LMS BUILT 1944 CREWE". As carried by a 8F 2-8-0 No 48327. This plate was removed from the loco whilst at Buxton Shed in 1966 with permission of the staff as the locomotive was pending a decision on a repair. However the loco subsequently returned to traffic finishing its career as one of the last 8F locomotives in service on BR, being withdrawn from its final shed at Patricroft 9H in June 1968, after protracted period in store the loco was cut at Cohens of Kettering in 1/69. The original owner of the plate was employed by BR at Buxton depot. Ex Loco Condition.

 

  Lot sold for £280