Summary
Set of four locomotive builders and number plates, from a Victorian Railways 102 HP Rail Car, no 1, 1948.
The power unit was supplied by Walker Brothers (Wigan) Ltd, Wigan, England, and the body by Martin & King Pty Ltd, Victoria. The 12 rail cars were assembled at the Newport Railway Workshops, Victoria Railways, 1948-49.
This set of plates from Rail Car No 1 are from the first rail car to enter service on the Victorian Railways.
Physical Description
Four plates mounted on timber.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Gerald A. Dee, Mrs M. Lorna Dee, 24 Nov 1980
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Walker Brothers (Wigan) Ltd, Wigan, England, Great Britain, 1948
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Victorian Railways (VR), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Makers. Walker Brothers (Wigan) Ltd. Wigan. England. 1 1 Walker Bros (Wigan) Ltd. Railcar Makers. Wigan England.
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