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Brass worksplate found

Discussion in 'Railwayana' started by Tonyg, Mar 24, 2012.

  1. Tonyg

    Tonyg New Member

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    Good evening, I was having a clear-out and have found an old oval brass loco worksplate, mounted on a hardwood base and marked:-

    NEILSON & Co.
    4571
    GLASGOW 1892

    My grandfather had it mounted on the wall of his shed C1960, I have no idea where he obtained it or anything about it, any ideas from you experts?

    Kind regards, Tony
     
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  2. William Shelford

    William Shelford Member

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    Neilson & Co, works no. 4571 was Gas Light & Coke Co., Beckton By-Products Works, No.3.
    It was transfered to Beckton Gas Works in 1966 and scrapped c1968.
    This loco which was very similar to their No.1, which still exists, was a 0-4-0T with outside cylinders.
     
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    Hi William, thanks for the info.
    My Grandfather was a chemist at the Beckton Gas Works and he retired in the mid 60's.
    Your info maybe would explain how he came by the plate!

    Thanks again, Tony
     
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