Worcester Locomotive Society - enamel badge (c.1980)

The Worcester Locomotive Society (WLS) was founded in 1960 and is still active with more than 1 thousand active supporters. The WLS is dedicated to the support and study of Worcester’s railways and members are also active in the restoration and preservation of rolling stock and locomotives. The WLS is affiliated with the South Devon Railway.

 

The badge appears to feature a King Class 4-6-0 steam locomotive of which three have been preserved. This locomotive may be the King George V – can anyone please confirm this?

 

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References:

 

www.shelbrooke.co.uk/wls/index.htm (Worcester Locomotive Society website).

 

www.shelbrooke.co.uk/wls/wls2.htm (Locomotives of the Worcester Locomotive Society).

 

www.6024.com/history.htm (King Class steam locomotive – King Edward I, number 6024).

 

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Enamels: 1 (green).

Finish: Chrome.

Material: Brass.

Fixer: Pin.

Size: 1 1/8” across x ¾” down (about 30mm x 20mm)

Process: Die stamped.

Maker: No maker’s name or mark.

 

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Thank you for reading.

Stuart.

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