Builder's Plate - Diesel Locomotive
Production date
1971
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
A rectangular brass plate with raised lettering cast into it. The backing of the plate has been painted in gloss black with the lettering unpainted. There are four holes in each corner of the plate.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Manufacturer's Plate
Production date
1971
Production place
Measurements
H110 x W255 x D4mm
Media/Materials description
Brass
Signature/Marks
THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY OF \ AUSTRALIA PTY LTD \ No.A.233 [English Electric circular logo] 1971 \ ROCKLEA WORKS QUEENSLAND.
History and use
The English Electric Company of Australia built 45 1300 Class diesel locomotives for Queensland Railways between 1967 - 1972. This builder's plate is from No.1339 which entered service on 29 July 1971 and was written off on 4 February 1988.
Registration number
R6801
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