Two types of number plate rubbings from the active service era of the C11 steam locomotive. ① C11 48 ・ Manufactured: 1934, Hitachi Works ・ Retired: 1974 ・ Date of collection: August 25, 1973 ・ Location of collection: Kumamoto Engine Depot ・ Rubbing number plate position: Rear ・ Features: Type included, green number plate ・ Rubbing size: Approximately 24.7cm tall, 65cm wide ② C11 61 ・ Manufactured: 1935, Kawasaki Rolling Stock ・ Retired: 1974 ・ Date of collection: August 25, 1973 ・ Location of collection: Kumamoto Engine Depot ・ Rubbing number plate position: Non-official side ・ Features: Green number plate ・ Rubbing size: Approximately 20cm tall, 54cm wide ・ Currently: Preserved in good condition at Kuroki Sports Center, Yame City ● Thank you for viewing. These were rubbings taken at the Kumamoto Engine Depot approximately 52 years ago. At the time, I was given permission to enter the engine depot, and I was able to wander around the locomotives relatively freely. I believe this generosity was due to the kindness of the engine depot staff towards SL fans. It's something you wouldn't see today. During the visit, I was able to take photos up close, and I also took these rubbings by climbing onto the locomotives. The paper is roll Japanese paper, cut to the size of the plates, and rubbed with soot from the locomotives to bring out the image. ⚠️ After collection, the rubbings were glued onto backing paper (two sheets joined with cellophane tape), so there is considerable deterioration such as peeling, sun damage, stains, and wrinkles due to aging. Especially C11 48 shows advanced deterioration. Please be aware of this. When shipping, I plan to take utmost care to avoid folding (they were originally stored folded in half). Please take a good look at the photos and consider purchasing only if you are satisfied. We kindly request that you refrain from returns, refunds, cancellations, or complaints.