A locomotive nameplate, BALTIC, from LNWR Claughton class 4-...

Hammer

£6,600

A locomotive nameplate, BALTIC, from LNWR Claughton class 4-6-0 No 2445 built at Crewe, Works No 5385, in 1917 and named in July 1923 after the White Star Line steamer of the same name. Renumbered 5948 in March 1927, rebuilt with large boiler and Caprotti valve gear in June 1928 and withdrawn in April 1937. The plate is engraved LMS CREWE WORKS JULY 1917 which confirms that, although the loco was built by the LNWR in 1917, it was not named until after the Grouping, but retaining the LNWR style. Only four or five LNWR nameplates were marked in this way. Engraved brass, length 60", unpolished. 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.