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Mike Palmer 1	10/08/2016 09:53:50
32 forum posts 2 photos	I am building a 5" gauge GWR loco and would like some cab side number plates, does anyone know of a supplier. I think some time ago someone was offering a basic plate with seperate etched numbers to make your own plates. Any advice would be appreciated Mike
John Stevenson	10/08/2016 10:23:07
5068 forum posts 3 photos	Steve Sparrow over at www.steamplates.co.uk
Mike Palmer 1	12/08/2016 09:58:52
32 forum posts 2 photos	Thanks John, will look at them. Mike
Bob Youldon	12/08/2016 20:42:28
183 forum posts 20 photos	Hello Mike, The chap you were thinking about was: -http://www.johnlythgoe.com/5_inch_gauge_nameplates.html I was vert impressed when I saw the plates etc at an exhibition a few years ago. Regards, Bob
DMB	12/08/2016 21:41:29
1585 forum posts 1 photos	As soon as I saw in "Latest Forum Posts", a thread title, "GWR no. plates", I thought whats the betting Bob Youldon replies? Only 3rd reply and in 2 days! Known Bob for 40+ years. My! how time flies. Mike, Dont know if you know, GWR used to cast brass letters and copper - rivetted them on, to construct nameplates. I think the brass cabside plates were solid brass with integral nos. cast in. John Edited By DMB on 12/08/2016 21:48:15
Mike Palmer 1	13/08/2016 10:00:04
32 forum posts 2 photos	Thanks Bob, just what I am looking for Mike Edited By Mike Palmer 1 on 13/08/2016 10:00:41

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