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106

Aluminium Express Headboard "ROYAL SCOT", complete with integral mounting bracket to reverse. Ex-service condition front and back. The Euston to Glasgow Central titled run began in July 1927 and ended in June 2002. Wording on rear states "This famous headboard was carried by No. 46229 "Duchess of Hamilton" on her last main line journey Euston-Glasgow 30.11.96. A classic headboard with raised letters and moulded lion on shield and tartan painted background.

Guide: £4000-6000
Lot Sold For: £6500 (PB 321)

107

Aluminium Express Headboard "THE HOOK CONTINENTAL", complete with integral mounting bracket to reverse. Ex-service condition front and back from the Liverpool Street to Harwich Parkeston Quay boat train service which last ran in May 1987.

Guide: £2000-3000
Lot Sold For: £3000 (PB 211)

108



Aluminium Express Headboard "C.T.A.C SCOTTISH TOURS EXPRESS", complete with integral mounting bracket to reverse. Ex-service condition front and back. The name was given to the trains in the 1950s run by BR in conjunction with the CTAC (Creative Tourist Agents Conference), touring Scotland for rail staff.

Guide: £600-800

109



Aluminium Express Headboard "THE NORFOLKMAN", complete with integral mounting bracket to reverse. Ex-service condition front and back from the titled Liverpool Street to Norwich Thorpe (extended to Cromer/Sheringham at one point) service launched in 1948 and run until June 1962. Two distinct B.R service repair welds to the rear between the 'K' and the 'M'.

Guide: £2000-3000
Lot Sold For: £1500 (PB 211)

 

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