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A WORKSPLATE "Doncaster No. 2101.1951". As ca...

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A WORKSPLATE  Doncaster No. 2101.1951 . As ca...
A WORKSPLATE "Doncaster No. 2101.1951". As carried by the (LMS) Ivatt Class 4F (later Class 4) 2-6-0 43156 that emerged from Works in January 1952 under Lot 1308. Affectionately known as 'Flying Pigs' these were extremely powerful and reliable engines. 43156 was a M&GN locomotive based at Melton Constable until February 1959 when it moved to Norwich and finally to Colwick from where it was withdrawn in January 1965 to be cut up by Wards of Beighton, Sheffield by April. Oval engraved brass, 12"x6 1/4", face-polished only. The smokebox numberplate for this locomotive will be in our December Auction.