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Nameplates (Diesel and Electric)

Lot No Lot Detail

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Brass Diesel Locomotive Nameplate SIR DANIEL GOOCH along with matching Brass Cabside Numberplate 47628. Loco new to 87E Landore 2/65 as D1663 later becoming 47078 2/74 and 47628 1/85. This nameplate was fitted on 16/5/85 for the GW 150 celebrations, which were later cancelled, replacing the cast aluminium one fitted on 16/5/65. Nameplates were removed 12/89. Loco stored awaiting disposal from Crewe Diesel 5/97 and despite being sold to Fragonset Railways 9/01 it remained stored until cut up by Ron Hull Junior, Rotherham 3/06. Front restored, Back ex-loco.

Guide: £8000-10,000
Reserve Not Met

301



Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive Nameplate SHARPSHOOTER. As carried by Class 43 Warship D843. New to 83D Plymouth Laira 01/61. Nameplates fitted from new until withdrawn from 83A Newton Abbot 05/71. Loco cut up at Swindon Works 04/72. Cast aluminium, front repainted, back ex loco, showing traces of original paint with 843 painted in yellow as applied by fitters when removed.

Guide: £9000-12,000
Lot Sold For: £10200 (PB 1920)

303



Diesel Electric Multiple Unit Nameplate MANCUNIAN VOYAGER. As carried by Class 220 Voyager Unit 220023 when operated by Virgin Trains. Built by Bombardier in Bruges, Belgium in 2000, it was named in September 2001 until December 2007 when the Virgin Trains franchise was transferred to Arriva Cross Country. Still in service. Cast aluminium in ex-unit condition.

Guide: £1000-1500
Reserve Not Met

304

Alloy Voyager Nameplate PRINCE MADOC. As carried by Class 221 'Super Voyager' 221144. This class was introduced 2001/2 and many were named without ceremony at Central Rivers depot. This name was carried from 10/02-02/09. This 4-car unit was disbanded around 2009 to allow the formation of two further 5-car sets. The remaining vehicles becoming spare. Ex-service condition.

Guide: £1000-1500

305

Nameplate DAME CATHERINE COOKSON. As carried by Tyne & Wear Metro unit 4065. Built by Metro-Cammell at Washwood Heath between 1978 and 1981. This unit was named at South Shields station on 27/06/95 by Ray Marshall, TV Presenter. Still in service but fleet due to be replaced during 2024/2025. Ex unit condition.

Guide: £200-300

306

Diesel Locomotive Nameplate LEA & PERRINS. As carried by Class 37 37185, originally D6885 when allocated new to 87E Landore 12/63 becoming 37185 03/74. Named at Worcester Shrub Hill station on 02/05/93 by a poster competition winner and carried until withdrawal from Toton 04/99. Stored at Wigan CRDC until cut up by CF Booth, Rotherham 01/06. Cast aluminium in ex-loco condition.

Guide: £1800-2000

307



Diesel Locomotive Nameplate THUNDERBIRDS THE MOLE and badge depicting the International Rescue logo. As carried by Class 57 57315, originally D1911/47234 until conversion in April 2004 for Virgin Trains. Name applied at Brush Works, Loughborough in December 2004 and carried until removed in December 2008 when loco was transferred to Arriva Trains Wales. Loco still in service with West Coast Railways. Cast aluminium in ex loco condition.

Guide: £7000-8000

310

Alloy Locomotive Nameplate RAILFREIGHT (Uncarried). Size 31in x 8in.

Guide: £100-150
Lot Sold For: £130 (PB 607)

 

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