GENERAL ELECTRIC Builder plate-UNION PACIFIC 'Big Blow'

       For auction is a stamped stainless steel builders plate from a General Electric GTEL 4500 H, better known as a "Big Blow', because of the loud gas - turbine that was their prime mover.  This particular plate is from engine # 62, construction # 32029, built April 1954.

       The plate is in excellent shape; flat overall, with slight marks immediately around the bolt holes, although the bolt holes are completely intact.  The lower left-hand bolt holee is turned up slightly.  Otherwise perfect shape for a 55 year old plate.  There are spots along the edges of the plate with some UP armour yellow visible though the remainder of the paint is mostly worn away.

       The top line reads; CLASS   B-B-B-B-540/5440-8GE752

       The middle lines read;  HP   4500           BUILT  APRIL 1954

       The bottom line reads;  SERIAL NO.  32029

       The plate is from my late father's and grandfather's collection and has had a good home for many years.  Now is the opportunity for it to go to another good home and become part of your collection.

       If you have any questions, please ask them and I will answer them quickly and to the best of my ability.  If you are still unsure after receiving my answer, please don't bid.  I will accept returns only under certain conditions and ask that the buyer contact me before assuming return of item will be accepted.  Insurance is required.  If buyer wants to arrange alternate payment methods, please contact me before processing payment on Ebay.  Thank you for looking and good luck bidding!

It is possible I mis-spoke when I called this a 'Big Blow'. It may be more correct to call it a 'Veranda', as the 'Big Blows' were numbered 1 through 30.