Works plate from a locomotive made in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

This plaque or works plate is from an industrial narrow gauge locomotive built in 1905 by Dick, Kerr and Co. of Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. The locomotive was exported to Borneo and remained in service until 1954.

Scottish locomotive builder's plate from an industrial loco exported to Borneo and which remained in service until 1954, by Dick, Kerr and Co., London and Kilmarnock, 1905

By the late 19th century Scotland was one of the world's major suppliers of railway equipment. Up to 58 companies built locomotives with the main centres of production being Glasgow and Kilmarnock.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-081-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1996.264
Date:	1905
Material:	Inscription: DICK, KERR & Co. / LIMITED / ENGINEERS / AND / CONTRACTORS / LONDON / AND / KILMARNOCK 1905
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What:	Builder's plate, locomotive
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Who:	Dick, Kerr and Co., London and Kilmarnock (Locomotive builder)
Where:	Borneo Scotland, Ayrshire, Kilmarnock
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