Product Description
THE SOUTH YORKSHIREMAN Headboard.
This is an opportunity to purchase the headboard carried by the unique locomotive - British Railways "8P" 4-6-2 No 71000 THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER.
We are privilaged to be offering this headboard for sale on behalf of the BR Class "8P" Steam Locomotive Trust (Registered Charity) of which the proceeds of sale will go towards the the second overhaul of "The Duke" currently being undertaken at the Tyseley locomotive works to enable its return to the main line.
The headboard is standard size of 41.5 inches across at the widest point. Heavy cast alloy with lamp bracket fixing to rear. See photos for detail.
A note of provenance for authenticity can be provided by the Trust.
Collection in person by arrangment if preferred.