RA 8425 DRIVER "GRIMBYS" SNAP BOX "W.WOOD. BOSTON ship-zone-b A fine fireman's shovel used

A fine fireman's shovel used on a traction engine /steam roller

enamel has good colour and shine

The most famous one is LITTLE BYTHAM where on 3rd July 1938 Gresley streamlined pacific MALLARD achieved 126 mph on Stoke Bank between Little Bytham and Essendine setting the unbroken world speed record

tears or moth damage

This super rare little item is all that's left from B

RA 8425 DRIVER "GRIMBYS" SNAP BOX "W.WOOD. BOSTON ship-zone-b A fine fireman's shovel usedA standard Drivers "Grimsby" snap tin metal box, these boxes were usually manufactured in Grimsby hence the name. These boxes were the Drivers lifeline where tools , rule book and special notices were kept, sandwiches were also stored. This box was owned by W. Wood who`s home shed was Boston on the former Great Northern Railway. The box is totally original and has a fantastic patina.