Summary
Test plate for the left cylinder of locomotive engine no. 715, manufactured for Victorian Railways by the North British Locomotive Company Limited, Hyde Park, Glasgow, Scotland, dated 23rd March 1950.
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. 715 / L CYLINDER. / WATER 270 LBS / TESTS STEAM [not stated] PER [image of square] " / DATE 23 . 3. 50 "
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Overall Dimensions
83 mm (Width), 1 mm (Depth), 44 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Makers' Plates, Steam Boilers, Steam Railway Locomotive Components