Builder's Plate - B15 Class Locomotive No.297
Production date
1895
Country
England
State/Province
South Yorkshire
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Description
Oval shaped brass builders plate with two circular mounting holes at either end. Raised lettering and edges. Crosshatched surface with red paint infill.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways Manufacturer's Plate
Production date
1895
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Measurements
H190 x W329 x D4mm
Media/Materials description
Brass (Metals - Non-Ferrous) Paint (Surface Treatments)
Signature/Marks
YORKSHIRE ENGINE CO LIMITED \ No 539 \ MEADOW-HALL WORKS \ 1896 \ SHEFFIELD
History and use
This builder's plate was attached to Queensland Railways B15 Class locomotive No.297.
The locomotive was built by the Yorkshire Engine Company in 1895 along with 9 other B15s ordered by Queensland Railways.
No.297 entered service July 1897 and was converted to a PB15 Class locomotive in September 1908. The locomotive was withdrawn from service in September 1961.
The locomotive was built by the Yorkshire Engine Company in 1895 along with 9 other B15s ordered by Queensland Railways.
No.297 entered service July 1897 and was converted to a PB15 Class locomotive in September 1908. The locomotive was withdrawn from service in September 1961.
Registration number
R5955
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