The North Eastern Railway Brass Cut-out worn by Railway Horses

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DALAEITH POSTOL SPECIAL Message this side Dalkeith Picture Postcard No. 404 Railway horses performed many duties, one of which was shunting wagons or towing barges on railway-owned canals. The North Eastern Railway had a large brass featuring cut-out initials, and the L.N.E.R., into which it was amalgamated in 1923, carried on the tradition. Two examples of their rosettes are shown. Close neighbours, the Metropolitan Railway had the distinction of the company name in full on their studs and rosettes.