Builder's Plate - BB18 1/4 Class Locomotive No.1022
Production date
1950
Country
England
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Object detail
Description
Oval shaped cast brass builders plate. Raised border and text on font. Two circular countersunk mounting holes through face. Cross-hatched front surface. Some remnants of red paint on front.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Manufacturer's Plate
Maker
Production date
1950
Production place
Measurements
H132 x W227 x D10mm
Media/Materials description
Brass (Metals - Non-Ferrous) Paint (Surface Treatments)
Signature/Marks
No. 5910. 1950. \ THE VULCAN FOUNDRY \ (LIMITED) \ NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS \ LANCASHIRE
History and use
This builder's plate is from Queensland Railways BB18 1/4 Class locomotive No.1022.
No.1022 was built by Vulcan Foundry in 1950 (works number 5910) in 1950. No.1022 was one of 35 BB18 1/4 locomotives ordered from Vulcan which were all delivered to Queensland Railways in 1950-51.
No.1022 entered service in August 1951 and was withdrawn from service in June 1969.
No.1022 was built by Vulcan Foundry in 1950 (works number 5910) in 1950. No.1022 was one of 35 BB18 1/4 locomotives ordered from Vulcan which were all delivered to Queensland Railways in 1950-51.
No.1022 entered service in August 1951 and was withdrawn from service in June 1969.
Registration number
R5801
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