Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 28 April 2007
| Lot 68 | A Locomotive Worksplate "L.B. & S.C.R, 70, REBUILT 1923, BRIGHTON WORKS", from a B4X Class 4-4-0 which emerged from Brighton Works in May 1923, rebuilt with K Class boiler from the original B4 Class 4-4-0 No 70 built by Sharp Stewart & Co in 1901, Works No 4777, named "Holyrood" when built and renamed "Devonshire" in 1907, although de-named altogether by the time of rebuilding. It was renumbered 2070 when rebuilt by the SR, becoming BR 32070. It was shedded at Eastbourne in 1912, Portsmouth by the Grouping, New Cross Gate by 1946 and finally Bricklayers Arms from where it was withdrawn in August 1951. Engraved brass oval, 9_"x5_" in ex loco condition with original paintwork on the rim. (see following lot) |
| This lot sold for £4000 |
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