Thnx Rob, I knew that in 1942-43 the numbering scheme had changed but was unsure of what the chamge entailed.
I disagree that 52,53 or 54 are from different regions but I have nothing to base this on other than we had more than three Areas in the post 1950's era.
I think that some of the numbers, relating to older equipment, were special blocks set aside for older stuff.
I have been prowling the halls of Archives and diving through musty stacks of brittle documents in the hopes of putting together the ultimate book on markings - in conjunction with Don Dingwall and Steve Guthrie. However, this will be years away so don't send any money.
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