Steam Locomotive Nameplate "CHARLES J HAMBRO". As carried by a GWR 2900 Saint Class 4-6-0 No 178 built at Swindon, Works No 2112. Entered Traffic April 1905 and originally Named "KIRKLAND" after the racehorse owned by the GWR Director Frank Bibby which won the 1907 Grand National. It was renumbered 2978 in December 1912 and renamed in May 1935 after the GWR Director who became Chairman in 1940. Allocated new to Bristol Bath Road, it was withdrawn from Swindon in August 1946 and cut up at Swindon Works.

Brass Steam Locomotive Nameplate "MISTERTON HALL". As carried by a Collett designed 49xx Class ex GWR 4-6-0 Number "6916" built at Swindon Works in June 1941. Allocations included Bristol St. Philips Marsh, Hereford, Worcester, Shrewsbury and Banbury from where it was withdrawn in August 1965. Cut up on site at Banbury shed by Friswell's of Banbury 02/66. Misterton Hall is situated in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. This is the left hand side Plate, first time in auction, Purchased for £15.00 from Swindon in 1964. Ex Loco condition.