Hi One & all
Herald code was ZOBO ( appartenly, a Tibetian Yak of indeterminate sex Hope
the Yaks knew what sex they were)
The two crossed flags on the rear quarter of Heralds, are of nautical
origin. One is the intl flag for running "FULL STEAM ASTERN" & the other
denotes the sign "REQUIRE ASSISTANCE", both seem to be quite apt for some
of the TR range at the time. Also could have something to do with the fact
that the Herald was in it's early days was apparently concieved (thinking
wise) on the boat.
Re the shield logo no idea a possible explanation is that they represent
the vertical prison bars where the designer of the rear swing axle idea
should have been locked away!
Tony Cotton
Sth.Aust.
Adelaide Loco Works
Australian made rail, sleepers (UV protected)& rail joiners for 45mm gauge,
10' radius points soon
ph/fax intl-61-8-82484430
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