Lot 307 S.A.R. Brass Oval Steam Locomotive Cabside Numberplate "SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS - 577". As carried by a 3ft 6in gauge class 6D 2-6-0 Loco Built by Neilson, Reid & Co Company. Glasgow in 1898 for the Cape Government Rlys as No. 246. Works No. 5259. Not a common Class. Ex loco condition. Rare! Three examples of the class, numbered 565 to 597, remained in Capital Stock by 1972 but not this one. Guide: £500 - 750

 

  Lot sold for £600 (PB 208)