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A SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE "68948". As carried by...

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A SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE  68948 . As carried by...
A SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE "68948". As carried by the ex LNER Class J50/3 0-6-0T 601 built at Doncaster as Works No. 1645 in May 1926. One of a class designed by Gresley and first introduced in 1922, a robust and powerful engine used for freight and heavy shunting turns. 601 became 8948 in April 1946; BR 68948 in April 1948. Latterly an Ardsley, and Low Moor engine, it was withdrawn in November 1961 to be cut up in Doncaster Works. The plate was repainted a long time ago.