Lot 93 Brass Steam Locomotive Cabside Numberplate "5023" as carried by C. Collett designed 4073 Class ex GWR 4-6-0 Named "BRECON CASTLE" built at Swindon works in April 1934. Allocations included Old Oak Common, Cardiff Canton, Penzance, Plymouth Laira, Worcester and Swindon from where it was withdrawn in February 1963. Cut up at Swindon Works 06/63. Brecon Castle now forms part of a new hotel. This item languished in a cellar for nearly sixty years in its sacking as purchased direct from Swindon by the vendor.

 

  Lot Sold For: £3200 (PB 701)