Avanti West Coast and Alstom nameplate and station sign auction boosts the RBF

Benefit Fund (RBF) have received a donation of £3877 from Avanti West Coast and Alstom following a charity auction of two Super Voyager nameplates and two station signs from Crewe.

The two Bombardier Voyager nameplates, previously carried by Super Voyager 221142, both attracted four-figure bids, with funds being donated towards the RBF’S £40,000 Christmas Appeal. The nameplates were removed from 221142 last year when it gained Avanti livery, having originally been applied when the unit was operated by Virgin West Coast. Avanti West Coast executive director of operations and safety Gus Dunster said: “It’s great we’ve been able to find these items a good home, and in the process raise some much-needed funds for a charity so close to our hearts.” Alstom’s managing director, services, Peter Broadley, added: “We knew the auction would be popular, but it’s exceeded all our expectations – and for a great cause, too.

“Well done to all the bidders and to everyone involved.”

Avanti West Coast Pete Waterman holds one of the Bombardier Voyager nameplates previously carried by 221142 at Central Rivers Depot, in front of the Super Voyager that once carried the nameplates.