{"product_id":"antique-l-n-e-r-cast-iron-wagon-plate-darlington-1947-copy","title":"Vintage British Railways Cast Iron Wagon Plate - Ashford 1949","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eAn authentic piece of post-nationalisation British industrial history, this heavy cast iron wagon plate carries a fantastic connection to regional transport heritage. Sourced at the Sunbury Antiques Market from an established railwayana dealer, this plate was cast at the historic \u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAshford\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[[\u0026quot;\/m\/01z52d\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;0x47dec322dc36f387:0x280d4f34618ec61e\u0026quot;,[\u0026quot;\/m\/01z52d\u0026quot;,0.8739631,51.1451007,\u0026quot;0x47dec322dc36f387:0x280d4f34618ec61e\u0026quot;],[\u0026quot;Ashford Works railway plate\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;British Railways cast iron sign\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;antique railway memorabilia\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Sunbury Antiques Market\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;vintage industrial artifact\u0026quot;],null,\u0026quot;I went £65 for the LNER plate. This is the last one for today, Ashford which is just up the road from me. I grew up in Swindon as a child, that is why I chose these two\u0026quot;],\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,[null,null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[291933,null,1,1],null,null,[{\u0026quot;205\u0026quot;:[null,\u0026quot;\/m\/01z52d\u0026quot;],\u0026quot;3524\u0026quot;:[10]}]],null,0,null,null,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,26]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e Works in Kent during the early years of the unified British Railways network.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe plate features prominent raised cast lettering and numbering across its face, reading: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eE, STANDARD 13 TONS, 1949, ASHFORD, 312815\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The prefix \"E\" indicates it was allocated to the Eastern Region of British Railways, while the \"13 TONS\" reflects the standard freight capacity for domestic open or box wagons of the post-war reconstruction era.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis plate is the final variation from our cast iron collection. The front face has been historically repainted in classic railway black with contrasting white detailing for high-legibility shelf or wall display. The reverse side remains completely un-restored, preserving its original, untouched iron patina with genuine trackside pitting and oxidation. The two square mounting holes remain clear for straightforward hanging.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA wonderful local interest piece or industrial decor accent, perfect for anyone collecting Southern or Eastern region railway memorabilia.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003ePlease refer to the listing photographs for visual scale and detailed condition assessment.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63370073112906,"sku":"ANT-26-08-28-16-20","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_8337.jpg?v=1787930392","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/antique-l-n-e-r-cast-iron-wagon-plate-darlington-1947-copy","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}