A sign from the side of an InterCity 125 railway engine has found a new home in the University of Plymouth's hub for health professions, nursing and midwifery.
The nameplate was originally unveiled during a ceremony at Plymouth Railway Station back in March 2011.
Now, almost 15 years later - thanks to a generous donation from GWR - it has been mounted on the wall of the entrance lobby at
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GWR's Managing Director, Mark Hopwood said:
"I am delighted that the University of Plymouth nameplate is on display at the University, and it is of course very fitting that it is in the InterCity building that was once home to rail staff. We believe very strongly in linking rail services to the community and the prominent display of the nameplate is a visual reminder of our ongoing links."
The power car which carried the University's name was number 43149 and is still going strong.
It has since retired from service with GWR and is now part of ScotRail's fleet, running on the Edinburgh to Inverness route.
The University's
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"> Professor Jon Shaw- Head of School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences - and Estates and Facilities Director, [STAFFMEMBER]
"> Mr Trevor Wills, are rail enthusiasts who spotted the sign going up for auction and approached GWR to offer it a new home.
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