A nameplate, THE BRAES OF DERWENT, from a LNER D49 Hunt Clas...

Hammer

£12,000

A nameplate, THE BRAES OF DERWENT, from a LNER D49 Hunt Class 4-4-0 No 255 built at Darlington and named after the foxhunt which operated in the Shotley Bridge and Durham areas, entering traffic at York in August 1932. It was renumbered 2742 in 1946 becoming BR 62742 and its later sheds were Gateshead and Neville Hill from where it was withdrawn in November 1958 and cut up at Darlington Works. Arguably the best name in the class. Cast brass, length 55¾", ex loco condition. STEAM NAMEPLATE SPECIAL: Buy a main line steam nameplate and we can deliver it to you promptly, free of charge. This offer applies to addresses in England, Scotland and Wales. Should you be successful in purchasing this lot, we are happy to accept items against nameplates purchased. Please phone the office to discuss.