Summary
Test plate for the right cylinder of locomotive engine no. 702 manufactured for Victorian Railways by the North British Locomotive Company Limited, Hyde Park, Glasgow, Scotland, dated 29th January 1951.
Physical Description
Rectangular brass plate with stamped text and text in shallow relief. Two holes at outer edge.
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Acquisition Information
Bequest from Mr Eric Quinlan, 15 Dec 1995
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Inscriptions
Front of plate: " N.B. LOCO. CO. LTD. HYDE PARK WKS. GLASGOW / CONT. No VR ENG No. 702 / R CYLINDER. / WATER 260 LBS / TESTS STEAM [not stated] PER [image of square] " / DATE 29 . 1. 51 "
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Overall Dimensions
85 mm (Width), 1 mm (Depth), 44 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Makers' Plates, Steam Boilers, Steam Railway Locomotive Components
