SR Maunsell loco and coach insignia (inc. LSWR - but not crest)

LSWR LOCOMOTIVES

Photos should be consulted where possible as LSWR insignia styles, spacing and positions varied considerably. The curly monogram was introduced for front splashers in 1885, the more angular one in 1893. Tender or tank lettering L&SWR in small letters came into use in 1887, the & soon being omitted. The larger letters LSWR were used from 1906. Buffer beam nos. with NO_ to left of hook and figures to right were in small size block figures at first, the larger size being introduced with the 4-6-0 locos. All items just described are black-shaded gold. From 1895-1912 approx., 4-4-0 locos had the company coat of arm on the leading splashers - this item is not included on this sheet.

SR MAUNSELL PERIOD LOCOMOTIVES

Most locos used the large yellow SOUTHERN, the smaller size being confined to very small tank engines. The largest size numerals (18