Builder's Plate - Track Maintenance vehicle
Object detail
Description
A rectangular shaped aluminium plate with the the red, blue and black lettering painted with a stencil onto the front of the plate.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Manufacturer's Plate
Maker
Measurements
H80 x W197 x D2mm
Media/Materials description
Aluminium
Paint
Paint
Signature/Marks
Fairmont \ TM \ Tamper \ a harsco company \ MODEL NO. \ SERIAL NO. \ CHASSIS NO.
History and use
Fairmont Railway Motors was founded in Fairmont, Minnesota in 1915. The company produced railway vehicles including inspection cars. The company was merged with Tamper and became known as Fairmont Tamper when the company was purchased by Harsco Rail in the 1990s.
Registration number
R6856