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Canadian National Locomotive Number Plate 5558
Estimate:
CA$2,000 - CA$3,000
Sold
CA$2,500
Live Auction
Advertising & Historic Objects | Featuring the late John Michael Durrant Collection
Size
10.75" x 16.5" x 0.5".
Category
Description
Canadian. 1923. This original locomotive number plate is from a 4-6-2 K3 Class steam locomotive, originally built and operated by the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) for passenger service starting in 1911. It was initially assigned locomotive number 204 before being acquired by the Canadian National Railway. The boiler number was 1526. One of only 70 locomotives of this type built, it was decommissioned and scrapped in 1960. An example of this type survives and is proudly on display in Windsor, Ontario. All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. All purchases are eligible for paid delivery to the Spring Dixie Gas & Oil Show on April 10-12 2025.
Condition
Rich patina to the letters and number. Areas of paint loss to the red paint and areas of old inpainting.
Medium
Metal.
