Summary
A rollingstock builder's plate, very likely for a Goods wagon, made by the Victorian Railways Newport Workshops, Victoria, Australia, 1920.
Physical Description
Oval brass plate. Remains of painted coating on surface. Two holes for mounting; remains of nail or screw used for securing to wagon. Text in relief. Surface soiling and corrosion. Unrestored.
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Acquisition Information
Bequest from Mr Eric Quinlan, 15 Dec 1995
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Inscriptions
Front: " MANUFACTURED / V [crown] R / 1920 / NEWPORT WORKSHOPS "
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Overall Dimensions
108 mm (Width), 10 mm (Depth), 58 mm (Height)
Plate thickness is 4 mm; overall dimension includes protruding nails.
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