| Lot | Description |
| 1 | ENAMEL POSTERBOARD HEADING: “CLOGHER VALLEY RAILWAY” 23” x 7” in blue with white lettering with deep colour and shine although a little edge chipping and rusting. The manufacturer’s name “Falkirk Iron Co., Falkirk” is present in one corner. The company was registered as a tramway in 1883, but the title was later changed. The 3’ 0” gauge line from Tynan – Maguiresbridge in County Armagh opened in 1887, but closed on 31st December 1941. A rare survivor. | £1900 |
| 2 | CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “MIDLAND RAILWAY L.T. & S. SECTION … (plus ten lines of text), June 1906, Alexis Charles, Secretary.” This modified MR 1906 casting pattern was used even though the LT&SR was not taken over by the MR until August 1912. 26¾” x 21½” in ex-lineside condition. | £550 |
| 3 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “WALKERS LIMITED MARYBOROUGH No. 101 1909” as carried by 3ft 6in gauge Queensland Government Railways 4-6-0 No. 456 of class PB-15. Withdrawn 1959. Oval, 12⅝” x 9¾” the front restored some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition with the rim slightly ground away in a couple of places to accommodate steam pipes etc. | £200 |
| 4 | BR ELECTRIC LOCO CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: E3036 as carried by BR Bo-Bo class AL4 3,300HP 25kV AC overhead electric loco, the first of the class, built by North British Loco Co Hyde Park, works No. 27793, entering traffic in September 1960. After initial trials and crew training, the loco went into store at Longsight. All was not well, and having entered service, it was dumped at Witton Goods awaiting repairs by GEC, after which it went to Derby Research Centre for more tests. After a considerable time here and at Crewe it finally returned to service in January 1967, but then taken out of use to Bury Steam Shed for storage until moved to Doncaster for refurbishment in May 1972, renumbered 84001 class 84 in December 1972, and returned to service in 1976 after frequent visits to Doncaster. Finally withdrawn in January 1979 and transferred to the National Railway Museum at York in May 1979, but not officially taken into preservation until May 1994. Moved to Barrow Hill roundhouse on extended loan in September 2000, which is due to expire in September 2008. Cast aluminium letter and numbers screwed onto an original 33” x 7½” steel backplate which was itself fixed to the cabside. The backplate has been repainted into BR “Electric Blue” as originally carried by the locomotive. | £300 |
| 5 | TOTEM: BOROUGH GREEN AND WROTHAM BR(S) fully-flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little untouched edge chipping only. An ex-SE&CR station between Otford and Maidstone East opened in June 1874 originally named Wrotham and Borough Green but the name reversed in June 1962. A rare totem, never seen at auction previously. | £850 |
| 6 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 63966 as carried by LNER 2-8-0 class O2 No. 3836 built at Doncaster works No. 1934., entered service in July 1942. Renumbered LNER 3966 from November 1946 and BR 63966 from April 1949. A long-time Grantham engine, finally withdrawn from Retford in December 1962 and scrapped by Central Wagon Co., Ince. Repainted front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 7 | LNER enamel LOCO DEPOT ALLOCATION PLATE: “NORWICH.” Black lettering on white, 9½” x 1⅜” with curved ends. Ex-loco condition with a little chipping around the bolt holes and staining. One of the more difficult plates to obtain. | £600 |
| 8 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE CO. Queens Park Works Glasgow No. 21798 of 1917” from the ROD locomotive No. 1831 ex-works November 1917. In January 1920 it went on loan to the GWR as No. 3088 and returned to ROD in October 1922 and put into store at Beachley. In December 1923 it was transferred to the LNER becoming class O4 No. 6278C (C=GC Section) in January 1924. Subsequently renumbered 3750 August 1946, 63750 by BR in January 1950. Reclassified O4/8 in October 1952. An Immingham and later Colwick loco from where withdrawn March 1964. Diamond shape, 12¾” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £280 |
| 9 | LMS 8” dial oak cased WALL CLOCK with the inscription “BR(LM) John Walker 1 South Molton Street London” and the number “17955” on the face. This number also appears on a small oval brass plate “BR(M) 17955” on the side of the back box. Next to it is an enamel plate “1848” referring to an earlier registration, probably LNWR. Unfortunately, no records have survived showing the location of this clock. The clock was restored some years ago and is in very condition and in full working order. Complete with pendulum, but no key. | £680 |
| 10 | TOTEM: FORT WILLIAM BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, basically ex-station condition with one or two minor face and edge chips and slight edge rusting only. An ex-NBR West Highland Line terminal station opened in August 1894. A scarce totem, rarely seen at auction especially in such good condition. | £2800 |
| 11 | CARRIAGE PRINT: NORFOLK BROADS by Frank H. Mason from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-47. A typical Broads scene with windmill, wherries and yachts evident. In an original type glazed wooden frame in VGC. | £170 |
| 12 | CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE small sliding knob type HANDLAMP the internal drum stamped “CLC” and the body stamped “CLC 3 GE 163” and brass plated “Cheshire Lines Barrow.” Tapered copper lens cone and bullseye lens. All innards present, but unmarked. All glasses present but green lens is cracked. From Barrow for Tarvin station between Chester and Mouldsworth opened in May 1875, closed June 1953. Ex-station condition. | £880 |
| 13 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NO. 2069 DONCASTER 1950” as carried by the (LMS) class 4F-4 2-6-0 loco 43062 which entered traffic in November 1950 at New England with single chimney. A long-time Boston loco, finally Barrow Hill from where withdrawn June 1965 and broken up at T.W. Wards at Killamarsh. The number “43062” is chalked on the back. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £720 |
| 14 | BR(E) ENAMEL SIGN: “TRAFFIC MANAGER” 24” x 12” fully flanged in dark blue with excellent colour and shine, although having sustained a couple of face chips and edge chipping which have been professionally repaired to VGC. It seems likely that the sign was used at a port such as King’s Lynn or Boston where such personnel were located. | £90 |
| 15 | LMS ENAMEL STATION LAMP TABLET: PLAISTOW in yellow with black lettering with good colour and shine, a little edge chipping neatly restored to VGC. On the back is painted “Leytonstone” (a possible loan at some time?). An ex-LT&SR station between Fenchurch Street and Barking, now served by LUL District Line trains, opened in March 1858. 17½” x 4½”. Possibly a unique survivor. | £190 |
| 16 | LNER silverplate two place PICKLE JAR HOLDER complete with both jars (with lids) and two pickle forks manufactured by Gladwin “Embassy” of Sheffield. The initials “LNER” are clearly incised in the base and also on both forks. The jars are attractive cut glass. 10” tall to the top of the central handle, the base 3¾” x 7½”. VGC. | £280 |
| 17 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CAMBUS JUNCTION – MANOR POWIS 5” the section names engraved around a square cutout in a rounded square end. From the Stirling – Alloa line. This token section came into existence on 3rd August 1958 when the Cambus Junction to Manor Powis line was singled, and ceased to exist on 10th October 1985 when Manor Powis signal box was closed. The line then being signalled by a train staff. Very good ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 18 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT 1911 ST. ROLLOX” as carried by the ex-Caledonian Railway 782 class 0-6-0T loco No. 608 built to order Y95. Became LMS 16335 class 3F and later BR 56335 in May 1948. Withdrawn in July 1960 from Polmadie and scrapped at St Rollox works. The number “56335” has been painted on the back. Oval, 10½” x 6” the front repainted, the back cleaned except for the inscription noted. | £260 |
| 19 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “FIRE BRIGADE.” 18¾” x 3½” in VGC. Repainted front in white lettering on red, the back in ex-station condition. A very unusual doorplate. | £200 |
| 20 | TOTEM: MARSH LANE AND STRAND ROAD the name on three lines, BR(M) half-flanged maroon in good condition with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR Liverpool area station opened as Marsh Lane in November 1850, renamed in 1886, finally renamed Bootle New Strand in March 1967. | £420 |
| 21 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 46506 as carried by the (LMS) 2-6-0 class 2F-2 loco built at Swindon in November 1952 to lot 394 and delivered new to Oswestry. A Western Region engine until transferred to the LMR in May 1963 at a variety of depots. Withdrawn in May 1967 from Newton Heath and cut up at Drapers, Hull. Repainted both sides some time ago. | £720 |
| 22 | LMS-NCC BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE from the U2 class 4-4-0 5’ 3” gauge loco No. 83 “CARRA CASTLE” built by North British Loco Queens Park works No. 23172 in 1925 to order L797. Named in 1932. Transferred to Ulster Transport Authority in 1949 as their No. 83 and withdrawn in 1956. Bell shaped, 9” tall, the barrel 3½” diameter, the initials “LMS” and number “83” clearly stamped into the base nut. The whistle is minus the valve which was a very ornate item. Mounted into a well made wooden base for display, the whistle is lightly polished only and VGC. This was the last steam loco built by NBL for service in Northern Ireland. | £280 |
| 23 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRUSH TRACTION England No. 124 1959” as carried by BR A1A-A1A 1,470HP diesel-electric type 2 loco D5525 which entered service at March in April 1959. Renumbered 31107 in February 1974 class 31/1. Named “JOHN H. CARLESS VC” at Bescot Open Day on 30th August 1992. To store at Bescot in July 1995 and nameplates removed. Awaiting disposal in September 1998, but no official withdrawal date ever given. Sold to Johnston Engineering in September 1999 to work under the Fragonset banner from Tyseley. Transferred to Barrow Hill in January 2000 and used in a staged level crossing accident in 2006 for an advert. Oval, 9½” x 5¾” the front repainted in red with white lettering to VGC, the back painted in primer. | £200 |
| 24 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “2.” We are reasonably sure this is an Irish plate, possibly a Great Southern & Western Railway loco, extensive research cannot confirm the exact identity. Rectangular 17” x 9¾” basically in ex-loco condition front and back, with the number and rim lightly polished only. | £280 |
| 25 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “NORTHUMBRIA” as carried by BR Co-Co 2,580HP diesel-electric type 4 loco No. D1504 built by Brush Loughborough works No. 346, entered traffic in January 1963. Renumbered 47405 class 47/4 in March 1974. Named “NORTHUMBRIA” at Newcastle Central in October 1982 with plaque underneath. Nameplates removed in March 1986 upon withdrawal from Gateshead and moved to Crewe Works where it was scrapped by December 1988. In July 1986, the nameplates were applied to loco 47526 of the same class which started life as D1109 built at Crewe in January 1967, renumbered 47526 in March 1974. After storage at Immingham the loco was moved to Crewe South Yard for component recovery, eventually sold to Fragonset in September 2001 and stored at Carnforth, still there in April 2006. On the back is a casting number “V11557” indicating that the plate was cast at Swindon Works. 51½” x 9⅞” in totally ex-loco condition. | £3000 |
| 26 | MIDLAND RAILWAY wooden TRAIN STAFF & TICKET BOX complete with 16” long three-sided brass staff which when unlocked from the box reveals the engraved section details “Kimbolton & Huntingdon.” When the staff is inserted and turned, the lid of the box may be raised revealing a pad of blank BR tickets pre-printed for the same section (with LMS ERO order number). The box is 12½” x 9½” and 6½” high, painted red and with the section details “Kimbolton & Huntingdon” painted on the front. This token section was located on the Kettering to Huntingdon line and ceased to exist on 15th June 1959 when the line between Kimbolton and Huntingdon was closed. Good ex-signalbox condition. | £2600 |
| 27 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “NBR” and “5673” on one side and “1439S” and “Anniesland” on the other. Complete with all innards, the reservoir stamped “NBR.” Bevel edged front lens with brass rim and copper lens cone. Bulpitt type lamp with flat-topped chimney which is the same diameter as the base of the reducing cone. Only the yellow glass lens is present inside. From an ex-NBR Glasgow suburban station opened as Great Western Road in October 1874. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £120 |
| 28 | BR ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “NORTH EASTERN REGION Darlington No. 2040 1948” as carried by (LNER) class L1 2-6-4T No. 67722 which entered service in May 1948. A Bishops Stortford (30C) loco until January 1959, withdrawn from Cambridge in October 1961 following collision damage and cut up at Darlington. Oval 13” x 7½” in ex-loco condition front and back. A scarce example of a “transitional” plate in the style of the earlier LNER engraved plates. | £1550 |
| 29 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “BOOKING OFFICE & WAITING ROOM.” 21” x 4¾” in good condition. Repainted front with white lettering on black, but with a little chipping to the white, the back in ex-station condition. | £190 |
| 30 | TOTEM: HECKMONDWIKE BR(NE) fully-flanged tangerine in excellent condition with deep colour and shine. An ex-L&YR station opened in July 1848, renamed Heckmondwike Central in June 1924, the suffix dropped in June 1961 and closed in June 1965. A scarce totem rarely seen at auction. | £2400 |
| 31 | CARRIAGE PRINT: THE DORSET COAST GO BY TRAIN by A. Brenet from the Southern Region (C) series issued in 1965. A view of an artist painting the coastal scene. Larger 25” x 18” format in an original glazed painted wooden frame. Slight damp staining evident around edges, good otherwise. | £140 |
| 32 | GWR HOTELS white china CHAMBER POT manufactured by Mintons with the GWR coat of arms and “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below in black glazed on the side. 5¼” tall and 9¼” diameter rim in VGC. | £300 |
| 33 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ROBERT STEPHENSON & HAWTHORNS Ltd Newcastle Works 7052 1942” as carried by the Admiralty, Chatham Dockyard, outside cylinder 0-4-0ST No. 6 “AJAX.” The loco is currently preserved at Chatham Dockyard. Oval, 13” x 8½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £220 |
| 34 | SR one pint silverplate TANKARD manufactured by Walker & Hall, the words “Southern Railway” in garter clearly incised in the side. 4⅞” tall x 3¾” diameter at rim in VGC. | £115 |
| 35 | TOTEM: GRANGE-OVER-SANDS BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting touched in. An ex-Furness Railway station opened as Grange by the Ulverston & Lancaster Railway in September 1857, finally renamed in October 1930. A scarce totem rarely seen at auction, the last time in June 2001. | £2700 |
| 36 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 61255 as carried by LNER 4-6-0 class B1 No. 1255 built by North British Loco Co, works No. 26156, which entered service in November 1947. Renumbered 61255 by BR in November 1948. A Darlington, later Thornaby, and finally Hull Dairycoates loco, withdrawn June 1967 and cut up by Garnham, Harris & Elton, Chesterfield. Filthy, but totally ex-loco condition. There is a small piece missing from the back rim near one of the bolt holes which does not detract. | £800 |
| 37 | SHEDPLATE: 14D NEASDEN (February 1958 – June 1962, previously 34E). A scarce example, rarely seen at auction, painted back, the front in ex-loco condition. | £355 |
| 38 | LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE RAILWAY: TYER’S BRASS SINGLE-LINE TABLET for the section “Blackmore – Wooda Bay 3” with section names engraved around the central hole. Running between Lynton and Barnstaple this narrow gauge line was incorporated in June 1895 opening to traffic on 16th May 1898. This is the original spelling of the name “Blackmore” which was adopted by the company upon opening of the line. The location later became known as “Blackmoor.” The railway was purchased by the Southern Railway on 1st July 1923 and closed by the same company on 30th September 1935. Note: This is the second of a set of five tablets, covering the entire line, to be offered in this and the following three auctions. Good ex-section condition. | £2400 |
| 39 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “PARCELS” fully flanged in light blue with deep colour and shine, a little edge rusting and a minor chip only. 18” x 3⅝”, one of the more difficult examples to obtain. | £160 |
| 40 | TOTEM: WOODHALL JUNCTION BR(E) fully-flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. A few minor edge chips and rusting only. An ex-GNR station between Lincoln and Boston opened in October 1848, originally named Kirkstead, renamed in July 1922, closed in October 1970. A rare totem, only three times previously at auction. | £1300 |
| 41 | PULLMAN CAR BRASS TABLE LAMP in brass with a curved hexagonal base and stem with decorations at the top of the stem. Clearly stamped “ORION” at the electrical input. This was a kitchen car built by Birmingham Carriage & Wagon in 1951. Used principally on the ‘Golden Arrow’ service and rarely on State visits and Royal specials. It continued in service until September 1972 and is in preservation at Beer, near Seaton, Devon. Approx. 21” high with 6½” diameter base. Fitted with an original pink Perspex shade. The original electrical wiring is still fitted along with a contemporary 3-pin plug. Lamp and shade all in VGC. | £1700 |
| 42 | PULLMAN CAR WOODEN COUPEE PANEL in variously coloured cut wood veneers to give a representation of a Greek urn which is surrounded by dyed green holly and the finish is so redolent of the 1920s. Ex- car “Joan” or “Evadne” built in 1928. 66” x 19” the edges are basically ex-car, but the fascia has been professionally French polished to a very high standard and VGC. | £520 |
| 43 | PULLMAN CAR high-backed PARLOUR CAR CHAIR of the type used in steam hauled vehicles covered in replacement cloth moquette, the back buttoned, a little frayed in one or two places and would benefit from reupholstering. In good condition otherwise. 42” high, 30” deep and 28” wide. | £580 |
| 44 | PULLMAN CAR LETTER “D” as applied to the outside of the cars on LNER and SR trains to indicate seat reservations. Aluminium, 9” x 11” with bars to fit into slots on the car side, the letter “D” painted in brown with gold edging on a cream background. The name “Pullman” is clearly stamped into the front and back. In good ex-car condition. | £300 |
| 45 | PULLMAN CAR BRASS TABLE LAMP in brass with a round base and stem with decorations around the rim of the base and at the start of the stem. Clearly stamped “TC34” at the electrical input. Third Class parlour car No. 34 was built by Birmingham Carriage and Wagon in 1926 and used principally on Southern (and occasionally on LNER services). It was ‘remodelled for the ‘Golden Arrow’ service in 1951 and finally withdrawn from the ‘Bournemouth Belle’ service in July 1967 and subsequently sold for scrap. Approx. 20” high with 6” diameter base. Fitted with an original pink Perspex shade. Refitted for operation at 240V AC (not tested). Lamp and shade all in VGC. | £1950 |
| 46 | PULLMAN CARS one-quarter gill GLASS SPIRITS MEASURE the “Pullman” crest clearly etched into the glass as is the measure “¼ gill.” Conical, 4¾” high with a small spout at the side to assist pouring into a drinking glass. VGC. | £660 |
| 47 | PULLMAN CAR high-backed PARLOUR CAR CHAIR of the type used in steam hauled vehicles covered in replacement cloth moquette, a little frayed in one or two places and would benefit from reupholstering. In good condition otherwise. Reputedly from the car “PORTIA” which was a 12-wheel car built by Birmingham C&W late 1920 for SE&CR. From contemporary sources it originally had short leather covered seats of a completely different design, but it seems more than likely that these were replaced in the 1950s with the design now on offer. The car was withdrawn from service in 1961, and used as a camping coach (now dismantled). 42” high, 30” deep and 28” wide. | £580 |
| 48 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SIDMOUTH JUNC – OTTERY ST MARY 8.” This token section, the first off the main line, on the Sidmouth branch ceased to exist on 8th May 1967 when the line was closed. Lightly overstamped “Out of Use” but not affecting the original engraved lettering, very good ex-section condition otherwise. | £220 |
| 49 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 12” dial mahogany veneer cased single fusee DROPCASE CLOCK with the initials “GWR” and the makers name “Kay & Co” painted on the dial. The original ivorine plate “GWR 989” is attached to the side. Records indicate that this clock was located in the Telegraph Office at Wrexham. A fabulous piece in excellent condition, in full working order and complete with pendulum and winder. | £2100 |
| 50 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BALTIC” as carried by LNWR 4-6-0 “Claughton” class loco No. 2445 built at Crewe in 1917 works No. 5385. Named “BALTIC” in July 1923. Renumbered 5948 by the LMS in March 1927 and was rebuilt with large boiler and Caprotti valve gear in June 1928. Withdrawn from service in April 1937. In addition to the loco name, the brass plate is engraved “LMS Crewe-Works July 1917” thus confirming that although the loco was built by the LNWR in 1917 it was not actually named until after the Grouping. The LMS retained the LNWR style in the manufacture of the plate completely. Only four or five locos were treated in this way and this is only the second example known to have been entered for auction and hence makes it especially rare. 72” x 2¾” and 5¾” with scalloped corners, the face lightly polished only a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition, the wax lettering infill complete. The loco was named after the “White Star Line” steamer carrying the same name. | £17000 |
| 51 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (Sc) Q/R poster: SCOTLAND FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS. Artwork dating from 1952 by Terence Tenison Cuneo (1907-1996) showing A4 Pacific 60031 “Golden Plover” crossing over The World Famous Forth Bridge. One or two edge tears, a little wrinkling and corner/edge stains where once displayed, but a classic nonetheless. | £1800 |
| 52 | LONDON AND NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Q/R poster: “CORONATION.” Artwork by Doris Claire Zinkeisen (1898-1991) dating from 1937 showing Timothy Hackworth’s locomotive “Coronation” named in honour of the coronation of King William IV in 1831 a forerunner of the 1937 LNER Streamline Train Kings Cross – Edinburgh. Rolled, one major edge tear, good otherwise. | £1000 |
| 53 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (Sc) Q/R poster: SERVICE TO INDUSTRY – PAPER MAKING. 1950 Artwork by Ellis Silas (1883-1972) showing activities within the paper mill with shunting trains outside. Ref: PP1118 EP144. Rolled and in good condition, a couple of small edge nicks only. | £650 |
| 54 | BR Q/R poster: VISIT THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY in the Centenary Year of Passenger Services 1965. Colourful artwork by Terence Tenison Cuneo (1907-1996) showing the engine “Linda” in a passing loop waiting for an oncoming train to clear the single line section. Rolled, VGC. | £100 |
| 55 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY Q/R Poster: SEA TO SEA EXPRESSES – Direct Between North and South Coasts. Shows map of the GCR in the centre and connections and timetables of services South Bound and North Bound from 13th July 1914. Folded, one or two minor edge tears, good otherwise. (Last appeared at SRA 15 years ago). | £200 |
| 56 | LONDON AND NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY D/R poster: EAST ANGLIA – Shrimps. Artwork dating from 1933 by Frank Henry Mason (1876-1965) showing fishing boats at the top of the picture, a fishing net at the base, and lobster pots, fishing nets and a plate of brown and pink shrimps caught at Harwich at the centre. Undated. Folded, small edge tear at top, good otherwise. | £250 |
| 57 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY D/R poster: FASTEST CROSS CHANNEL STEAMER to All Parts of The Continent via Newhaven & Dieppe. Sepia photograph of the company’s steamer “SS Paris” at full speed in the Channel. Poster dated 14th April 1920. Rolled, VGC. | N/S |
| 58 | BR(Sc) D/R poster: HIGHLAND GAMES – See Scotland by Train. Artwork by Lance Harry Mosse Cattermole (1898-1992) showing Scottish piper and male dancer in full tartan dress at the Aberdeen-shire games. Published 1948. Ref B29169. Rolled, VGC. | £150 |
| 59 | BR(M) D/R poster: NORTHERN IRELAND “… Where The Mountains of Mourne Sweep Down to The Sea.” Artwork by David Cobb showing fishing boat landing a catch with sailing boat beyond and mountains in the distance. Published 1954. Ref: LM10754. Rolled, VGC. | £150 |
| 60 | BR(S) D/R poster: SOUTHERN ENGLAND – Go By Train. Artwork from 1960 by Walter Langhammer (1905-1977) showing a rocky shoreline with a family playing on the beach. Location is Bedruthan Steps Cornwall. Ref: AD8327 A5/260. Folded, good otherwise. Note: This is the same image used in the carriage print at lot 122. | £220 |
| 61 | BR(NE) D/R poster: SCARBOROUGH – Travel By Train. Anonymous artwork showing evening time scene of concert goers at the Winter Gardens overlooking a deserted beach with lights at the far end of the bay. Dated 1961. Folded, good otherwise. | £130 |
| 62 | GWR, LMS, LNER, SR (THE BIG FOUR) D/R: IN WAR AND PEACE WE SERVE. WW2 artwork by Reginald Mayes (1901-1992) showing the flags of the allied nations together with representative locos of each of the railway companies (Ref No. 154). Presented in “landscape” format. Undated. Folded one or two minor edge tears, good otherwise. Much rarer than the “portrait” version. | £150 |
| 63 | UNDERGROUND D/R poster: BEYOND GOLDERS GREEN. Vignettes reproduced from “Highways & Byways in Middlesex” showing rural scenes in Edgware, Mill Hill, Kingsbury Green, etc. Dated 25th April 1910. Rolled, mounted on linen, a little wear, good generally. | £400 |
| 64 | LMS D/R poster: PENMAENMAWR North Wales – Where Sea Moor and Mountain Meet. A sepia photograph of Sychnant Pass by Photochrom. Undated, probably 1920s. A few minor edge tears only, good otherwise. Rolled. | N/S |
| 65 | BR(Sc) D/R poster: CLYDE COAST CAR FERRIES – Caledonian Steam Packet. Unsigned artwork showing the MV “Glen Sannox” at sea. Undated. Ref: B26177. Folded, tow minor edge tears, good otherwise. | £50 |
| 66 | BR(Sc) D/R poster: FALKLAND PALACE Hunting Palace of the Royal Stuarts for over 150 Years. Maintained today by National Trust of Scotland. Artwork by Claude Buckle (1905-1973) showing the palace with a couple of sightseers taking in the view. Published in 1955. Ref: B24736. Rolled, VGC. | £160 |
| 67 | BR(W) D/R poster: EXETER CATHEDRAL – Travel By Train. Artwork by A. Carr Linford showing cathedral grounds and visitors approaching the building. Published 1960. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 68 | BR(M) D/R poster: SUNNY RHYL for a Happy Healthy Holiday. Original artwork by Leonard of bathing beauty in a red costume on the beach with donkey and children building sandcastles. Published in 1961 Ref: LM 22259. Rolled, VGC. | £260 |
| 69 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (Sc) D/R poster: LARGS Ayrshire For a Happy Healthy Holiday. Artwork by Montague Birrell Black (born 1884) showing the sandy bay in what would appear to be twilight time. Bears the LMS ERO number 53350, so it is early BR probably 1950. Folded, one or two small edge tears, good otherwise. | £120 |
| 70 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY D/R poster: ENGLAND’S GREATEST POET – Great Central Railway Shortest and Quickest Route to Stratford-on-Avon. Anonymous colourful artwork showing the bard and vignettes of timbered houses and cathedral against a map of the GCR and connections. Mounted on canvas, VGC despite pinholes in the corners. Dating from circa 1910. | N/S |
| 71 | TYER’S NO. 6 ELECTRIC TRAIN TABLET INSTRUMENT 24” x 16” x 16” base unit, the metal top front and back painted green with wooden sides. A glazed aperture in the front. An 18” high, 10” wide dome shaped wooden cased instrument is fitted on to the base having a gazed display showing Down and Up Trains and the status of tablets. Brass plunger beneath. A large (and heavy) piece of equipment in VGC. | £300 |
| 72 | CLOGHER VALLEY RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “C.V.R. RAIL CAR SERVICE STOP BY REQUEST” in brown and yellow with deep colour and shine, but a little chipping around the screw holes at top and bottom. Circular, 15” diameter, from one of the many stations and halts on the line between Tynan and Maguiresbridge, recovered when the line closed in December 1941. For a history of the line see Lot 1. | £450 |
| 73 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “UZINELE DE FER SI DONENIILE DIN RESITA S.A. Nr. Fabr. 149 1930 Resita” as carried by standard gauge Rumanian State Railways 0-10-0 No. 50.548. Prussian G10 freight design. Oval, 8¼” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £50 |
| 74 | DUBLIN WICKLOW & WEXFORD RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF brass labelled at one end for the section Wicklow – Rathdrum. A token section located on the Dublin (Harcourt Street) to Wexford line which is still operated by ETS. 26” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter, with “key” at one end. Ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 75 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SIR HAROLD MACMICHAEL” as carried by East Africa Railways & Harbours “Governor” class metre-gauge 4-8-2+2-8-4 Garratt loco No 6006 built by Franco-Belge, France, Works No. 2988 of 1953, under licence from Beyer Peacock. Weight 152 tons. The loco was in service from 1954 to 1980, now preserved, and was allocated to Moshi, Voi and finally Nairobi. Cast brass, 78” x 5½” restored front, the back in ex-loco condition. Sir Harold Macmichael was governor of Tanganyika in the 1930s. The nameplates were removed at the time of independence in Kenya, many years before withdrawal. The vendor states that some years ago he tried to repatriate the nameplate with the loco, but the offer was declined by the museum authorities for “political reasons.” A recent article in “Heritage Railway” tells the whole story. | £1000 |
| 76 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 547 as carried by the Midland Railway 4-4-0 of 483 Renewals class built at Derby in May 1914 to order 4116. Retained the number 547 in LMS days becoming class 2P. Renumbered 40547 by BR in January 1951 and withdrawn in February 1953 from Leicester. The loco was a renewal of the Johnson 4-4-0 with the same number, frames and cylinders. Totally ex-loco condition front and back. An extremely rare survivor. | £500 |
| 77 | SHEDPLATE: 6H BANGOR (March 1952 – June 1965, previously 7B). A scarce example, repainted both sides some time ago. | £200 |
| 78 | LNER CAST IRON 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 6284 1917” as carried by ROD 2-8-0 No. 1819 built by North British Loco Co Queens Park, works No. 21786 entered service October 1917. Sold to the LNER becoming class O4 No. 6284 in March 1924. Renumbered 3744 in October 1946 and BR 63744 in May 1948. A long-time Frodingham (36C) loco from where withdrawn in July 1963 and cut up at Doncaster. Front repainted some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £160 |
| 79 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “GENTLEMEN’S WAITING ROOM.” 21¼” x 4¾” in good condition. Repainted front with white lettering on green, but with a little chipping to the white, the back in ex-station condition. | £320 |
| 80 | TOTEM: HAZEL GROVE BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with good colour but a little matt and slight surface pitting, a little edge rusting only. An ex-LNWR station between Stockport and Buxton opened in June 1857. A rare totem never seen previously at auction. | £1000 |
| 81 | HIGHLAND RAILWAY: “ENGINE FOLLOWING” BOARD oval 21¼” x 15½” manufactured in steel with looped top handle and a bracket on the back for fixing to lamp irons. Both sides are painted red, the front with lettering in yellow and black shading, the back with the initials “H.R.” in black. Good ex-vehicle condition. | £140 |
| 82 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the body bearing the brass plate “CLR 135.” Complete with unmarked copper reservoir and burner but lacking a reflector. Short reducing cone, but with a large brass hinged dome at the top which opens to reveal grille and chimney arrangement. Bevel edged front lens with copper cowling around the rim. All glasses intact and complete. The top handle has become detached at the front, but is in good condition otherwise.. | £100 |
| 83 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “HENSCHEL Nr. 29014 – 1954 Henschel & Sohn Kassel” as carried by the 5ft 6in gauge Indian Railways mixed traffic 2-8-2 of WG class No. 8870. Rectangular 8⅛” x 4⅛” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £320 |
| 84 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4294 as carried by GWR 4200 class 2-8-0T built at Swindon in November 1921 to lot 220. Withdrawn in September 1964 and scrapped by Birds of Morriston. The legends “Engine Class T 2-8-0” and “Boiler Class DG” are clearly stamped in the rim. Also has the usual cut outs to accommodate rivets at the back of the rim. Repainted front and back a long time ago. | £420 |
| 85 | LMS HAWKSEYE ALUMINIUM STATION SIGN: KEIGHLEY. An ex-MR station on the Leeds-Settle & Carlisle line opened in March 1847, the junction for the preserved Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. 48” x 18” neatly repainted on both sides, the front in yellow with black lettering and edging to VGC. | N/S |
| 86 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ALNMOUTH NORTHUMBERLAND by S.R. Badmin from the LNER Post War series issued around 1947. A view of the Aln viaduct at Lesbury. In an original style glazed wooden frame and mint condition. | £340 |
| 87 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY CAST IRON SEATBACK: “CURRIE” 17¾” x 5¼” nicely restored in light blue with white lettering and edging, the back in ex-station condition. From an ex-CR station on the Slateford – Balerno branch south of Edinburgh opened in August 1874, closed November 1943. VGC. | £380 |
| 88 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR TOTON showing the “cooling towers” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition and as carried from the late 1980s by loco 56083 (pencilled on back), one of the fleet of freight locomotives allocated to this depot. | £160 |
| 89 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY 12” dial mahogany cased single fusee spring movement DROPCASE CLOCK bearing the number “110” on the face and with the ghost letters “LB&SCR” discernable. A brass edged plate located on the front of the case also shows the number “110.” The clock was made by Coates and purchased by the railway in 1845. Its last location was in the Booking Hall at Horsham, an ex-LB&SCR station opened in February 1848. The last recorded repair was in 1940. Overall length 24”, width of case is 10” and is complete with pendulum and winder. All in very good fully working order. | £4000 |
| 90 | TOTEM: KNEBWORTH BR(E) fully-flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. A few minor stone chips to the face and a touched-in minor chip do not detract . An ex-GNR station on the Kings Cross – Peterborough line opened in February 1884, now served by trains of “First Capital Connect.” | £1100 |
| 91 | LMSR four compartment silverplate CRUET SET manufactured by Walker & Hall with the company coat of arms clearly incised under the base. The 4” x 5” base stands on four ball feet, stands 6¾” tall to top of central carrying handle. Complete with glass salt and pepper pots, mustard pot (no spoon) and vinegar jar with stopper. A little tarnished, but good overall. | £100 |
| 92 | GREAT WESTERN & GREAT CENTRAL JOINT CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “GW & GC JOINT RAILWAYS NOTICE – (plus nine lines of text).” 29½” x 20½” in ex-trackside condition. | £150 |
| 93 | ENGRAVED BRASS LNER WORKSPLATE: “DONCASTER No. 1615 1925” as carried by LNER class A1 4-6-2 Pacific No. 2559 named “THE TETRACH” entered traffic March 1925. Entered Doncaster Works in November 1941 for conversion to class A3. To Traffic in A3 guise in January 1942. Renumbered 528 in April 1946, then 60 in June 1946 and BR 60060 in October 1948. Withdrawn September 1963 from Gateshead and cut up at Darlington. The numbers “2559” and “60” are clearly stamped in the back (twice each). Oval, 13¼” x 7½” in ex-loco condition both sides. In common with a number of similar plates, the lettering showing the company name around the top and bottom edges was filled in. | £4200 |
| 94 | BR(NE) ENAMEL SIGN: “REFRESHMENTS” in tangerine with deep colour and shine, absolutely perfect condition. The lettering and left facing arrow are edged in black. The sign is flangeless and has been neatly framed in wood. Reputed to have originated from Whitby Town, an ex-NER station opened in June 1847, the terminus of the line from Middlesbrough. 46” x 17” (frame size). | £280 |
| 95 | TOTEM: SHIREHAMPTON BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with good colour and shine, a couple of expertly repaired chips, a little edge rusting and chipping only. An ex-Clifton Extension Joint Railway station on the Bristol – Avonmouth Dock line opened in March 1865. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £600 |
| 96 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “Caledonian 770B” on one side, the reducing cone stamped “Caledonian” and “887B” and also has an oval brass plate “LMS Freit. (sic) Edinburgh No. 37.” Complete with all innards, the reservoir and burner stamped “LMS.” Bevel edged front lens with copper rim. All glasses intact and complete. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £200 |
| 97 | SHEDPLATE: 85B GLOUCESTER HORTON ROAD (1950 – May 1973, then TOPS code GL). Repainted both sides to VGC. | £180 |
| 98 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE Coy. Ltd. Hyde Park Works Glasgow No. 24791 1942” as carried by Stanier 2-8-0 No. 566, ex-works July 1942. Transferred to the LMS in July 1942 becoming 8279 and classified 8F. Renumbered 48279 by BR. A long-time Nottingham area loco, transferred to the North West in February 1967, withdrawn October 1967 from Aintree and put into store at Edge Hill. Cut up by John Cashmore, Great Bridge. Circular 7¾” diameter in ex-loco condition front and back. | £160 |
| 99 | BR(NE) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “ENQUIRIES” fully flanged in tangerine with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping only, mostly well touched-in. 18” x 3⅝”, an extremely rare example. | £350 |
| 100 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “EAST ANGLIAN” as carried by the LNER 4-6-0 B17/4 “Sandringham” class loco built at Darlington entering service in June 1936 numbered 2859 and named “NORWICH CITY.” Renamed “EAST ANGLIAN” in September 1937, streamlined, fitted with straight nameplates and reclassified B17/5. Renumbered 1659 in October 1946 and 61659 by BR in April 1948, rebuilt and reclassified B17/6 in July 1949. The streamlining was removed by April 1951. This loco was one of only two members of the class selected by Gresley for streamlining, the other being “CITY OF LONDON,” specifically for Royal Train duties between Liverpool Street and Wolferton (for Sandringham House). When the streamlining was removed, curved plates were fitted over the centre splashers, like the rest of the class, and this is one of those plates. Latterly a Yarmouth South Town allocation, the loco was withdrawn in March 1960 from Lowestoft and cut up at Stratford. Cast brass, 59” x 6½” the front lightly polished only, background repainted a long time ago, the back ex-loco. | £7000 |
| 101 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “STRATHCARRON – KYLE 30” the section names engraved around a round cutout in a circular end “Polo” mint style. This token section came into existence in March 1966 when Stromeferry token station was closed and the section was extended to between Strathcarron and Kyle of Lochalsh. It ceased to exist in October 1984 when the line was converted to radio electric token block controlled from Dingwall although Strathcarron and Kyle of Lochalsh signal boxes had closed several months earlier. The token instruments were housed in the station building as they always were. Very good ex-section condition. | £500 |
| 102 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PRINT: SOUTH DOWNS – SUSSEX by Donald Maxwell from the SR Original series (1936). A very rare print, seen twice only before at auction, a view of the downs near Lewes. In an original type glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £250 |
| 103 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE DREWRY CAR Co. Ltd., City Wall House, London EC2 Loco No. 2679 204 HP – 1960. Associated with Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Ltd., Darlington” as carried by BR 204HP diesel mechanical 0-6-0 No. D2298 entering traffic at Lincoln in October 1960. Withdrawn from Gateshead in December 1968 and to store there until April 1969. Sold to the Derwent Valley Light Railway near York where it was numbered “1” and named “LORD WENLOCK” around 1977. In 1981 the loco was advertised for sale and went to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton Road in October 1982, where it lost the name. Loco is still there as D2298. Oval, 8” x 5” ex-loco condition front and back although some scratching has been sustained on the back. | £220 |
| 104 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY HOTELS large china TURKEY PLATE. 21¾” x 17½” with highly decorative floral design and Grecian design around rim in gold and black. The name “Caledonian Hotel Edinburgh” appears within an oval border on the edge. Manufacturer unknown. The Caledonian Hotel which opened in December 1903, had been planned as early as 1867, but plans were shelved due to lack of funds. It underwent three changes of name: “Princes Street Station Hotel”; “Caledonian Station Hotel” and finally “Caledonian Hotel.” British Transport Hotels who assumed ownership in January 1948, sold the hotel in 1981. Following modernisation it is still in use today. A little crazing of the glaze does not detract. An outstanding piece in excellent condition. | £260 |
| 105 | LMS PATTERN SIGNALBOX BOARD: “GEORGES ROAD JCT.” from an ex-CLC location between Cheadle and Stockport Tiviot Dale, the junction for Wellington Road Goods. Georges Road Junction signal box was ready for use in 1884 and was opened by the Cheshire Lines Railway. It was built to the Type 1b design fitted with a 50 lever CLR Tappet frame which was eventually extended to 53 levers. It was out of use from 16th December 1980 due to tunnel damage caused by construction of the M63 (now M60) motorway, and was closed on 18th March 1984. 76½” x 10” repainted in black both sides, the lettering in white. | £280 |
| 106 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 45633 as carried by Stanier Jubilee 5XP-6P class 4-6-0 loco 5633 built at Crewe in November 1934 to lot 112 and named “TRANS-JORDAN” by May 1936. The loco was renamed “ADEN” in September 1946. Renumbered 45633 by BR in December 1948. A Preston and Carnforth loco, withdrawn from Warrington in October 1965 and cut up by Wards at Killamarsh. Repainted both sides some time ago. | £1800 |
| 107 | SHEDPLATE: 66E CARSTAIRS (June 1960 – August 1963, previously 64D). The loco number 73108 has been chalked on the back. The loco was allocated there from January 1966. It was a BR standard class 5 built at Doncaster in December 1955 to lot 404 and delivered new to Eastfield where it spent most of its life. Withdrawn in December 1966 from Carstairs and scrapped by G.H. Campbell of Airdrie. Complete with a “SC” (Self Cleaning) plate, both items in ex-loco condition, the background of the latter painted blue with white letters. (2) | £240 |
| 108 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF brass labelled at one end for the section Saundersfoot – Templeton from the Whitland – Pembroke Dock line. The section appears to have ceased by 1969. 25½” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter, the “key” at one end. Ex-section condition and a little rusty. | £100 |
| 109 | ENAMEL MAP: “UNDERGROUND MAP OF LONDON” Showing Tramway Connections. A geographical representation of the city with the various lines colourfully picked out, also showing many still “Under Construction.” Although undated, it was produced around 1915. 50” x 38” with a blue border, some minor chipping affecting map, more chipping affecting the edges with some loss at one corner. Nevertheless, a rare sign in remarkably good condition for its age. | £750 |
| 110 | TOTEM: CROWHURST BR(S) fully-flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only . An ex-SE&CR station between Battle and St Leonards opened in June 1902. A scarce totem infrequently seen at auction. | £350 |
| 111 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “PLATELAYERS.” 19” x 3½” in VGC. Repainted front with white lettering on black, the back has also been painted, a long time before the front, possibly by the railway. An unusual doorplate. | £190 |
| 112 | CARRIAGE PRINT: YARM YORKSHIRE by S.R. Badmin from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-47. A view of the railway and road viaducts over the River Tees. In an original type glazed wooden frame. The print has slight fold marks, but is VGC otherwise. | £160 |
| 113 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Gorton Works 850 1926” as carried by LNER N7/1 class 0-6-2T No. 850 built Gorton July 1926. Became LNER 9642 in May 1946 and BR 69642 in June 1948. Rebuilt to class N7/5 in March 1951. Withdrawn in November 1960 from Stratford and cut up there. The plate has been cleaned both sides, but with evidence of water staining. | £480 |
| 114 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4945 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 Hall class loco “MILLIGAN HALL” built at Swindon in August 1929 to lot 254. A Westbury and later Old Oak Common loco, withdrawn from Southall in November 1961 and broken up at Swindon. Restored front many years ago, the back in ex-loco condition. The hall was situated one mile west of Taunton, but was demolished in 1962. | £1550 |
| 115 | SR “BATTLE OF BRITAIN” CLASS enamel and brass BADGE OF THE “ROYAL AIR FORCE” as carried by the Bulleid designed 4-6-2 Pacific locomotives of the class that were not specifically named after a squadron. 27” x 22½” oval, the brass rim surrounding a turquoise coloured enamel panel with coat of arms showing an outstretched eagle with blue background in centre flying out of a circle with the words “Per Ardua Ad Astra” and a royal crown atop. The cast iron metal retaining ring which holds the badge at the back is possibly a replacement. In VGC overall, but the enamel appears to have lost most of its shine, the colours though are all present, strong and clear. | £8100 |
| 116 | LMS silverplate WINE BOTTLE HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall with the company coat of arms clearly incised atop the base. 3½” diameter base with three stems supporting a ring at the top, 4¼” base standing on three ball feet in VGC. | £50 |
| 117 | SHEDPLATE: 37A ARDSLEY (1950 – July 1956). A scarce example, rarely seen at auction, the front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £100 |
| 118 | TYER’S ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE TABLET: “WHITCHURCH-FENNSBANK 15” the section names engraved and picked out in red. This a token section on the Whitchurch to Oswestry line which closed in March 1965. Very good ex-section condition. | £620 |
| 119 | LMS 12” dial wooden cased single fusee DROPCASE CLOCK with the legend “LM&S Rly Coy” on the dial. A little crazing with a little loss of the paintwork on the dial, but nothing major. The wooden case has a glazed oval aperture near the base so that the pendulum may be observed. Overall length 22”, the case 9½” wide. No other identification can be found. Complete with pendulum and winder, good working order and VGC. | £600 |
| 120 | TOTEM: CONNAHS QUAY BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, one face chip professionally repaired and small chips and edge rusting touched-in. One or two slight surface scratches do not detract. An ex-LNWR station on the Chester – Holyhead line opened in September 1870, closed in February 1966. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £520 |
| 121 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “SIGNAL FITTERS.” 14¾” x 4¾” in VGC. Repainted front with white lettering on black, the back has also been painted, a long time before the front, possibly by the railway. A rare example. | £300 |
| 122 | CARRIAGE PRINT: THE ATLANTIC COAST GO BY TRAIN by Langhammer from the Southern Region (C) series issued in 1965. A view of the cove at Bedruthan Steps Cornwall. Larger 25” x 18” format in an original glazed painted wooden frame. Slight damp staining evident around edges, good otherwise. Note: This is the same image as shown in the poster at lot 60. | £75 |
| 123 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK & Co. Ltd. Manchester 1930 “Beyer-Garratt” Locomotive H.W. Garratt’s Patent No. 17165 and Patents Pending” as carried by one of the LMS 2-6-0+0-6-2T “Garratt” locos built by the company numbered LMS 4967-4996, from 1938 7967-7996 and BR 47967-47996, works Nos. 6648-6677 of 1930. The cost of each loco when new was £14,147. Oval 18” x 8½” the front restored, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 124 | MIDLAND RAILWAY BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE. Stands 15” tall to top of locking nut 6½” to end of operating lever mount, the barrel 4” diameter. The lightly polished whistle is in VGC and mounted onto a varnished wood plinth for display. | £200 |
| 125 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “EARL MARISCHAL” as carried by BR Bo-Bo 5,000 HP 25kV AC overhead class 87 electric loco No. 87029 built at Crewe to Lot 1500 entering service in June 1974. Named at Willesden ETD without ceremony in June 1978. Still in stock with Virgin Trains, but off-lease and in store at MOD Long Marston. 59” x 10” in totally ex-loco condition. | £5900 |
| 126 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 32534 as carried by ex-LB&SCR 0-6-0 class C2 loco No. 534 built at Vulcan Foundry, works No. 1712, entered service in October 1900. Rebuilt to class C2X in May 1911. Renumbered 2534 by the SR and 32534 by BR. Latterly a Three Bridges (75E) allocation, withdrawn in September 1961 and cut up at Ashford. The front is almost completely stripped of paint, the back in ex-loco condition. | £700 |
| 127 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY three aspect HANDLAMP smaller side door conversion. Stamped “SWR” in reducing cone and “SWR 16” in the body. Wire rear handles. Complete with innards, the burner stamped “SR.” Bevel edged front lens with brass rim. Unpainted. VGC. | £140 |
| 128 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CAERSWS - CARNO” the section names engraved on an aluminium plate attached to the key with four copper rivets with slight traces of blue paint. This token section ceased to exist in the mid to late 1960s when Carno signal box was reduced to a non block post and the section was extended to between Caersws to Talerddig on the ex-Cambrian Railways line. Used, ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 129 | MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD & LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY wooden cased BLOCK BELL with tapper and brass bell. 10” x 9” and 10” high in ex-signalbox condition and in good working order. | £200 |
| 130 | TOTEM: KENSINGTON OLYMPIA BR(W) fully-flanged chocolate and cream, the suffix appearing in the lower panel. Condition is absolutely superb with deep colour and shine. An ex-West London Railway station opened in June 1862 also known as Kensington Addison Road before renaming in December 1946. An excellent example certainly the best seen to date. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £2500 |
| 131 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “LADIES WAITING ROOM” on two lines, fully flanged in light blue with deep colour and shine, a little edge rusting and edge chips only. 18” x 6”, one of the more difficult examples to obtain. | £170 |
| 132 | GC & MID CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “GREAT CENTRAL & MIDLAND JOINT LINE … (plus ten lines of text), July 1921, By Order” in the MR pattern. 26¾” x 21¾” repainted both sides, the front with white lettering. VGC overall. | £220 |
| 133 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: FRIED KRUPP A.G. Lokomotivfabrik Essen Germany No. 1539 1935” as carried by 5ft 6 in gauge East Indian Railway 0-4-2T of class XT-1, No. 1797, later Indian State Railways No. 36868. Oval, 6” x 4” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £140 |
| 134 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGN: “LICENSED BUFFET -> Platforms 1 & 2 ->” fully-fanged, the first third of the sign in maroon on white, the remainder in standard maroon with white letters/figures. Deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips only. 72” x 12” a rare sign with colours reversed. | £280 |
| 135 | GWR CAST IRON SIGNALBOX BOARD: “PENCOED EAST SIGNAL BOX” from the ex-GWR station on the Llanharran – Bridgend line opened by the South Wales Railway in June 1850, the passenger service ceased in November 1964, but resumed in May 1992. The box, a GWR Type 27c design opened in the early 20th century. It was still in use in May 1965 but by early 1969 had been renamed Pencoed Crossing G.F. working under the supervision of Port Talbot PSB operating the level crossing on Hendre Road, as it still does. 81” x 9” restored in black both sides, white lettering and edging on the front. | £250 |
| 136 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PRINT: SOUTHAMPTON BARGATE by Donald Maxwell from the SR Original series (1936). A very rare print, seen once only before at auction, a view of the ancient city walls and gateway. In an original glazed wooden frame. A small water stain does not detract | £90 |
| 137 | SHEDPLATE: 84H WELLINGTON (1950 – September 1963). A rare example, seldom seen at auction, front restored only, back ex-loco. | £420 |
| 138 | TYER’S ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE TABLET: “CHAPPEL-SUDBURY 9” from the Marks Tey – Sudbury branch line. The token section came into existence in September 1965 when Bures signal box was closed and the section was extended. Chappel signalbox closed sometime between 1969-1972 when the section was converted to operation by train staff. Very good ex-section condition. | £260 |
| 139 | BR(NE) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “PASSENGER AGENT” fully flanged in tangerine with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping only. 18” x 6”, an extremely rare example. | £520 |
| 140 | TOTEM: DRIGG BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-Furness Railway station on the Cumbria Coast line between Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven opened in July 1849. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction, especially in this exceptional condition as totems from this line usually suffered badly from the weather conditions. | £950 |
| 141 | RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY COMPANY original gold leaf COAT-OF-ARMS on black-painted wooden board, 13” x 13”. The company was incorporated in August 1882 opening the line between Swansea and Treherbert in November 1885. Worked by the GWR from January 1906 and grouped into the GWR from January 1922. The transfer used was dated 1920. A rare item in VGC. | £90 |
| 142 | LNER HOTELS china TEA POT in the Wedgwood “Jasper” design glazed in light and dark blue with white cameo figures, leaves, etc., but manufactured by Dudson Brothers of Hanley. Unusually, the spout is at 90° to the handle, presumably to gain more control over pouring certain types of tea. 4½” high, 4⅛” diameter at maximum. VGC. | £150 |
| 143 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS Built By The English Electric Co. Ltd. Vulcan Works 1965 No. 3490/E336 Electrical Equipment by Associated Electrical Industries & The English Electric Co. Ltd.” as carried by BR Bo-Bo 4,040HP 25kV AC overhead class AL6 electric loco No. E3198 which entered service in January 1966. Renumbered 86033 class 86/0 in April 1974 and 86433 in May 1985 class 86/4. Named “WULFRUNA” at Wolverhampton station on 21st June 1985. Renumbered 86633 in September 1989 class 86/6. To store unserviceable in February 2004 at Crewe Basford Hall. The number “86033” is stamped in the back. Rectangular, 8½” x 6½” the front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 144 | GWR HOTELS silverplate two pint TEAPOT by Elkington with integral filter, the company initials “GWR” in roundel with the word “Hotels” in garter below clearly incised on the side. 6” high x 5¼” diameter base in VGC. | £130 |
| 145 | COMBINED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE AND CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “BECKTON WORKS No. 31 1902” as carried by the Gas Light & Coke Co., Beckton Gas Works, outside cylinder 0-4-0T loco. Became North Thames Gas Board stock in May 1949. Withdrawn in 1959 and scrapped on site by Geo Cohen Sons & Co in May 1960. The works built only two locomotives No. 30 and No. 31. Six sided with scalloped and curved corners, 19” x 9½” overall. An attractive and extremely rare plate in VGC. | £2400 |
| 146 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 78026 as carried by the BR standard class 2 2-6-0 loco built at Darlington in June 1954 and delivered new to Canklow until transferred to Ayr in January 1962, then Dumfries and finally withdrawn from Corkerhill in August 1966 and cut up by Arnott Young of Old Kilpatrick. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £600 |
| 147 | SHEDPLATE: 86F TONDU (1950 – January 1960, then 88H). Repainted front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £115 |
| 148 | LNWR. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF brass labelled at one end for the section “Blunham – Willington 9” from the Bedford to Cambridge line which was closed between Goldington and Cambridge on 1st January 1968. 22½” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 149 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY large three-aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “GWR” and “144” and bearing the oval brass label “Arthur J. Poole, Manufacturer, 25 Pershore Street, Birmingham.” The reducing cone has a wide brass rim at the base and a fluted chimney top. No innards. Bevel edged front lens which has sustained a little damage with brass rim. Only the internal red lens is present. Restored to VGC externally some time ago. | £50 |
| 150 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ALVERSTONE” as carried by the LSWR 0-4-4T O2 class loco No. 202 built at Nine Elms in August 1891 to Order K3. Transferred by the SR to the Isle of Wight in April 1926 where it became W29 “ALVERSTONE” the number and name it retained until withdrawal with the elimination of steam on the Isle of Wight in May 1966. 38½ x 4⅜” cast brass, face lightly polished only, the back ex-loco condition. | £8100 |
| 151 | BTC Q/R poster: PROGRESS – Every Week BR Modernisation Plan Goes Further Ahead. From an original painting by Terence Tenison Cuneo (1907-1996) in 1957/8 showing Swindon Works with work in progress on “Warship” class diesel locos as well as the overhaul of steam. Rolled, VGC. | £320 |
| 152 | BR(M) Q/R poster: IRELAND – So Near to Home-So Far From Care. Colourful artwork of a rural scene in the Vale of Clarn, County Wicklow, by Ronald Lampitt (born 1906). Published in 1958. Ref: LM19858. Folded, some repaired edge tears, good overall. | £1000 |
| 153 | DOCKS AND INLAND WATERWAYS BOARD Q/R poster: SOUTH WALES DOCKS For Quick Despatch. Original artwork produced in 1947 by Albert J. Martin showing a typical dockside scene with ex-GWR Pannier tank shunting wagons, a lorry arriving with a “British Railways” tarpaulin covering a load and the vessel “Cymric Enterprise” being loaded. Rolled, a few edge tears and rather fragile. | £100 |
| 154 | LMS Q/R poster: NORFOLK COAST & BROADS Served by M&GN Joint Railway – The County of Churches and Castles, Monasteries and Mansions and Gems of Medieval Architecture. A map showing all the lines and places of interest served by the railway. Folded, a few edge tears, one major fold tear along the middle, old Sellotape repairs. Needs some attention. SSPL 10172884 | £58 |
| 155 | SNCF D/R poster: THE FRENCH RIVIERA – French Railways. Colourful artwork showing a harbour scene with yachts jostling for position. Published in 1965. Rolled, VGC. | £75 |
| 156 | BR(NE) D/R poster: WHITBY – GEM OF THE YORKSHIRE COAST. Anonymous artwork comprising of a large diamond underneath the name “Whitby.” Dated 1958. Folded, VGC. Should appeal to anyone with holiday homes in the area. | N/S |
| 157 | NORTHERN IRELAND RAILWAYS D/R poster: NORTHERN IRELAND – For Beautiful Coastal and Inland Scenery and Attractive Seaside Resorts Travel By Train. Colour photographic study of a diesel train passing Downhill, County Londonderry. Undated. Rolled, VGC. | £100 |
| 158 | BR(Sc) D/R poster: RIVER FINDHORN Near Forres, Morayshire – On the Route from Aberdeen – Inverness. Early 1950s artwork by Jack Merriott (1901-1968) showing Swindon Built Diesel Rail Car running alongside the river with fisherman doing his best to catch a trout. Ref: B32991. Folded with a small tear at the base and one or two edge tears, good otherwise. Note: We sold the original artwork for this poster in our September 2006 auction (Lot 437). | £130 |
| 159 | BR(Sc) D/R poster: ROYAL DEESIDE – See Britain by Train. Colourful artwork by Kenneth Steel (1906-1973) showing Balmoral Castle standing beside the river and the majestic hills beyond. Issued 1952. Ref: B12551. Folded, good otherwise. | £160 |
| 160 | MIDLAND RAILWAY D/R poster (landscape format): TRAVEL BY MIDLAND FOR COMFORT – Travel By Midland For Choice. Artwork by Fred Taylor (1875-1963) showing a busy St Pancras station probably just before WW1. The message is shown on the side of a station tractor. Note: We think this may be cut down from a larger poster, folded with a few edge tears, one major, but a classic scene nonetheless. | £100 |
| 161 | BR(NE) D/R poster: FOUNTAINS ABBEY Yorkshire – See Britain By Train. Colourful artwork by Gyrth Russell (1892-1970) showing the river weir, ancient bridges and the ruined abbey beyond. Published in 1956. Folded, good otherwise. re | £100 |
| 162 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY D/R poster: NORTH OF IRELAND Via Fleetwood and Belfast – Royal Mail Route. Artwork by anon showing girl in traditional costume standing on a shamrock in the middle of the Irish Sea calling for the boat rapidly approaching.. Undated. Ref: (236). Folded, good otherwise. | £300 |
| 163 | BR(Sc) D/R poster: DUNOON on The Firth of Clyde. Artwork by Claude Buckle (1905-1973) showing steamer leaving the harbour with castle and mountains beyond. First issued 1957 and later re-issued. Ref: B15365. Folded with a little creasing and minor tears along the left hand margin, also corner pinholes, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 164 | BR(E) D/R poster: GREAT YARMOUTH. Artwork by Johnston showing a happy, carefree, beach scene. Published for the 1961/62 season. Folded with a tear at the base, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 165 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (E) D/R poster: LINCOLN – See England By Rail. Artwork by John Charles Moody (1884-1962) comprising a B&W sketch of the medieval Exchequer Gate, Lincoln with timbered houses beyond. First issued in 1948. Ref: AR1097. Folded, one or two minor edge nicks and a small stain in the bottom right hand corner, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 166 | LMS D/R poster: THE PEAK DISTRICT BY LMS. A sepia photograph of Beresford Park and small pencil illustration of Haddon Hall. Undated, probably 1920s. A small tear in the bottom right hand corner, good otherwise, but a little dusty. Rolled. | £150 |
| 167 | BR(W) D/R poster: FISHGUARD – ROSSLARE Shortest Sea Route to and from Southern Ireland. Artwork by Leslie Arthur Wilcox (1904-1982) showing steamer leaving port. First issued early 1950s. Ref PR 52. One or two minor edge nicks, good otherwise. | £180 |
| 168 | BR(E) framed and glazed D/R poster: SUFFOLK – See Britain by Train. Artwork by Edward Wesson (1910-1983) showing Flatford Mill (A National Trust Property) nearest station Manningtree. A tranquil scene and one little changed to this day. Undated. Ref: P1188. The poster appears to be in VGC. Wesson was a classic artist of the 20th century. | £240 |
| 169 | MIDLAND RAILWAY framed and glazed 26” x 35” poster: ADELPHI, LIVERPOOL. Hand drawn vignettes showing the various attractions and facilities offered by the hotel. Details of the other MR Hotels shown also. A little dusty, but appears to be in good condition otherwise. | £300 |
| 170 | TOTEM: PEAR TREE & NORMANTON the name on two lines, BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with good colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. An ex-MR station opened in August 1839 by the Burton & Derby Junction Railway, closed in March 1968, but reopened and renamed “Pear Tree” in October 1976. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction, the last time being September 2000. | £480 |
| 171 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 67600 as carried by LNER 2-6-2T class V1 No. 2900 built at Doncaster, works No. 1745, entered traffic in September 1930. Renumbered LNER 7600 in May 1946 and 67600 by BR in August 1950. Rebuilt to class V3 in March 1956 and withdrawn in December 1962 from Eastfield which had always been its home depot. Cut up at Darlington. The first of the V1/V3 class and the first time at auction. Filthy, but totally ex-loco condition, suberb! | £1000 |
| 172 | GREAT SOUTHERN & WESTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “GS&WR Notice Any Person Leaving This Gate Open is Liable to a Penalty of Forty Shillings.” 10¾” x 11¼” repainted both sides in grey, the front lettering and edging picked out in white. Good condition. | £60 |
| 173 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Darlington Works 8289 1892” as carried by ex-NER 0-6-0T class E No. 1095, ex- works in July 1892. Retained the same number, but reclassified J71 at Grouping until renumbered 8289 in February 1946. Became BR 68289 in October 1950. Withdrawn from service in June 1955. The plate has been painted both sides, but plenty of in-service knocks and scrapes. | £260 |
| 174 | BRASS AND WOOD TRAIN STAFF for the Leadhills Branch from the Wanlockhead to Elvanfoot line, known as the Leadhills Light Railway which was taken out of use on 2nd January 1939. 19” long and 2” in diameter, the brass with a couple of “keys” surrounding the wooden shaft which is exposed at one end with the section name painted on. Good ex-section condition. | £255 |
| 175 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “GIRIYAMA” as carried by the metre gauge East African Railways 2-8-2 of class 29 built by NBL 26915 of 1951 to the Crown Agents design. This was an initial order from NBL for a batch of locos based on the Nigerian “River” class Together with matching cabside numberplate 2911 and bunkerplate 2911 from the same loco. Dimensions: nameplate 31” x 6½”; cabside numberplate 24½” x 8¾”; bunkerplate: 17¾” x 6½”. Lightly polished fronts, ex-loco backs. (3) | N/S |
| 176 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: “NETHYBRIDGE” 35¾” x 4½” with curved ends, restored front in light blue with white lettering, the back in ex-station condition. From an ex-GNSR Strathspey section station originally named Abernethy when opened in July 1863, renamed in November 1867, closed in October 1965. | £950 |
| 177 | SHEDPLATE: 51J NORTHALLERTON (1950 – March 1963). A scarce example in ex-loco condition front and back. | £190 |
| 178 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE VULCAN FOUNDRY (Limited) Newton-le-Willows Lancashire No. 4940, 1943” as carried by Ministry of Supply 2-8-0 Austerity loco No. 77124 entered traffic October 1943. On loan to the LNER from new until November 1944 when loco returned to the WD. On loan again to the LNER from April 1947 until purchased by BR in December 1948 and renumbered 90580. A long-time Mexborough engine, finally withdrawn in August 1965 from Doncaster and placed in store at Westhouses. Cut up by T.W. Ward at Beighton. Oval, 9½” x 5¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £280 |
| 179 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY silverplate three compartment SERVING DISH manufactured by Elkington, the initials “GER” in script beneath the “batwing” motif clearly incised at the side of one of the compartments. 2¾” to top of central lifting finial, 8½” diameter base in VGC. | N/S |
| 180 | TOTEM: PENTREBACH BR(W) fully-flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, one small touched-in edge chip and very minor edge rusting only. An ex-TVR station on the Cardiff – Merthyr Tydfil line opened in August 1886. An excellent example. | £450 |
| 181 | BTC “LION HOLDING WHEEL” LOCOMOTIVE MOTIF in cast aluminium. These very attractive motifs were originally affixed to the sides of the then new 25kv AC Overhead Electric Locomotives (Classes AL1-AL5, later classes 81-85) constructed for the Euston – Manchester and Liverpool electrification from 1958 onwards. They were replaced by the later BR “double-arrow” symbol in the mid 1960s. 18¼” x 18¼” overall, serial numbers cast and stamped in the back and in excellent condition. | £800 |
| 182 | CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “SOUTH YORKSHIRE JOINT RAILWAY – NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS … (plus seven lines of text).” A post-Grouping style notice. Incorporated in 1903 by the GCR, L&YR, GNR, MR and NER, opening in 1909 from Dinnington Junc – Bentley Junc., retained identity under LMS and LNER until Nationalisation in 1948. 26¼” x 17” in totally ex-trackside condition front and back. | £220 |
| 183 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “JAPAN ASSN OF RAILWAY Ind, Maker Mitsubishi Mihara Sharyo Loco No 134 1949” as carried by 3ft 6in gauge Royal Thai Railways 2-8-2 No. 916 [renumbered from 134 on arrival] of their standard design, works number Mitsubishi 673 of 1949. Oval, 11” x 6” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £580 |
| 184 | LNER – GE SECTION electric solenoid operated GROUND SIGNAL from the 1926 Cambridge Power Signalling Scheme 38” high, 11 wide and 12” deep, having a miniature red/white signal arm 16” long and 4½” wide, partly made of vulcanized rubber to prevent accidents to staff walking into it. The makers name “British Power Signal Co London & Slough” is embossed in the bodywork. Note: although the signal is worked electrically, there is a detachable oil fuelled lamp to light the signal aspects! Very good ex-lineside condition. | £120 |
| 185 | TOTEM: WIDNES CENTRAL the suffix located in the lower panel, BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with good colour and shine, one or two expertly repaired face chips and edge rusting repainted. An ex-Midland & Great Central Joint station between Warrington and Liverpool opened in August 1879, closed October 1964. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £500 |
| 186 | CARRIAGE PRINT: NORWICH by H. Tittensor from the LNER Pre-War series issued 1937-39. A scarce street scene showing shoppers and old buildings. In an original style glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £300 |
| 187 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “ACHNASHEEN – STRATHCARRON 25” the section names engraved around a square cutout in a rounded square end. This token section on the Kyle of Lochalsh line came into existence in March 1966 when Achnashellach token station was closed and the token section was extended to between Achnasheen and Strathcarron. It ceased to exist on in October 1984 when the line was converted to radio electric token block controlled from Dingwall although Achnasheen and Strathcarron signal boxes had closed a few months earlier. The token instruments being housed in the station building as they always were. Very good ex-section condition. | £750 |
| 188 | BRASS WAGON PLATE: “JOHN ASTBURY & Son Explosives Agents Northop Hall Siding GCR Via Buckley Junction” as fitted to the sides of “Gunpowder” wagons. Rectangular 11⅛” x 6” in ex-vehicle condition front and back. | £75 |
| 189 | BR(M) ENAMEL CUPBOARD DOORPLATE: “ISOLATION TELEPHONE” fully flanged in maroon in VGC with excellent colour and shine. A rare 11½” x 3½” doorplate installed when the Crewe – Manchester and Liverpool lines were electrified in the late 1950s. | £140 |
| 190 | TOTEM: NEWPORT-ON-TAY EAST BR(Sc) fully-flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, one repaired small face chip and a couple of minor edge chips only. An ex-NBR station on the Leuchars Junction – Wormit branch originally named East Newport when opened in May 1879, renamed in June 1887, closed May 1969. | N/S |
| 191 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the body bearing the brass plate “GCR 22382 Worksop” one side and stamped “GCR” on the other. Complete with all innards, the reservoir embossed “Kerosene,” the burner stamped BRE&NER. Bullseye with short lens cone. All glasses intact and complete apart from the green lens which is missing. From an ex-GCR North Nottinghamshire station opened in July 1849. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £100 |
| 192 | LNER “Coronation” style silverplate SAUCE BOAT manufactured by Walker & Hall with the stylised initials “LNER” incised into the side. 4” tall at maximum, 3⅛” x 2½” base, in good condition although the silver is a little worn in the bowl. | £75 |
| 193 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY SONS & CO. Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock No. 1861, 1925” as carried by the outside cylinder 0-6-0ST Sherwood Colliery Co Ltd, Hucknall, No. 1 and named “SHERWOOD No 6” ex-works April 1926. Sent to Andrew Barclay for repairs in 1945 and returned to Sherwood Colliery in December 1946. Became NCB stock in January 1947. Scrapped on site May 1968. Oval, 16¾” x 11¾” the front restored, the back in ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 194 | MOZAMBIQUE RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “CAMINOS DE FERRO MOÇAMBIQUE 505” from the 3 ft 6 in gauge 2-6-2 built by Henschel works No. 23994 of 1938. 21” x 14¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £400 |
| 195 | LMS ENAMEL STATION LAMP TABLET: CORKICKLE in yellow with black lettering although looking rather battered with much chipping, although possibly the only survivor. An ex-Furness Railway station between Sellafield and Whitehaven opened in July 1849. 17½” x 4½”. | £180 |
| 196 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 60015 (with curly top six) as carried by Gresley A4 class 4-6-2 Pacific loco 2510 “QUICKSILVER” built at Doncaster, works No. 1819, entered service September 1935. The name was originally painted on the side, but cast nameplates were fitted later in May 1938. Became LNER 15 in September 1946 and BR 60015 in December 1948. A double chimney was fitted in August 1957. A long-time Kings Cross “Top Shed” loco from where it was withdrawn in April 1963 and cut up at Doncaster Works in May the same year. The front of the plate was sanded ready for painting a long time ago, but never completed, the back is in ex-loco condition. A rare opportunity to purchase such a prestigious plate from such a prestigious class of locomotive. | £7600 |
| 197 | SHEDPLATE: 52C BLAYDON (1950 – June 1963). Ex-loco condition front and back. | £95 |
| 198 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” TENDERPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Gateshead Works 8215 1898” as carried by the tender of ex-NER 0-6-0 P1 class loco No. 1982. The loco retained the same number at Grouping, but reclassified J25, then renumbered 5657 in July 1946 and BR 65657 in January 1950. It was withdrawn in April 1939, then reinstated because of WW2 in October 1939 and sent on loan to the GWR until August 1946. Withdrawn from Borough Gardens in November 1958 and cut up at Darlington. The plate has been cleaned both sides. | £200 |
| 199 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 10” dial single fusee roundhead WALL CLOCK in oak case with “LNER” and “5911” painted on the dial. The fusee movement has nicely shaped plates with feet. LNER records show that it was used at Shildon Yard West (Shunters Cabin) on the Darlington – Bishop Auckland line. Complete with pendulum, winder and key to bottom door lock. In full working order and VGC. | £650 |
| 200 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ROBERT THE DEVIL” as carried by LNER 4-6-2 class A1 loco No. 1479 built at Doncaster in July 1923 works No. 1571. Renumbered 4479 in April 1925 and withdrawn as an A1 from New England in January 1942 and sent to Doncaster for conversion to class A3 in July 1942. Re-entered traffic in August 1942, becoming LNER 110 in August 1946 and BR 60110 in March 1949. Double chimney fitted in May 1959 and German type smoke deflectors were fitted in June 1961. A long-time Kings Cross loco withdrawn from there in June 1963 and cut up at Doncaster in July 1963. 55½” x 6½” cast brass, the front lightly polished, background and back repainted a long ago. The number “110” is clearly stamped on the underside. This was the only A1/A3 class loco to retain the same tender throughout its service. Long regarded as one of the best A3 names. | £15300 |
| 201 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate CHOCOLATE POT manufactured by Elkington with the White Star Line flag incised on the side. 5¾” tall to top of finial on the lifting lid, 3¾” diameter base. The company name is also incised on the base. VGC. | £300 |
| 202 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate BREAD ROLL DISH manufactured by Walker & Hall, the White Star Line flag clearly incised at the centre of the bowl. Oval, 10¾” x 7¾” in VGC. | £190 |
| 203 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate SOUP TUREEN manufactured by Elkington, the White Star Line flag clearly incised in the side. Oval, 6½” x 5¼” with two ornate carrying handles. A little wear and tear noted with the silver thinning inside the bowl, good overall. | £200 |
| 204 | WHITE STAR LINE four compartment silverplate TOAST RACK manufactured by Elkington 5½” tall to top of carrying ring, 4¾” x 3½” base standing on four ball feet. A little wear and tear, but good overall. | N/S |
| 205 | WHITE STAR LINE 10” diameter silverplate WAITER’S TRAY manufactured by Elkington with the flag symbol clearly incised into the centre of the tray, stars embossed around the rim. The underside has the company name “White Star Line” clearly engraved. VGC. | £200 |
| 206 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate CANDLESTICK HOLDER thought to be by Elkington with the White Star Line flag incised at the base. With fixing ring to secure to a table, the top part is made to swing back and forth with the motion of the ship such that the candle is always upright. 11” tall, 4½” diameter base, the silver has worn a little thin, but still good overall. | £110 |
| 207 | WHITE STAR LINE 9¼” diameter white china TEA PLATE manufactured by John Maddock & Sons, the initials “WSL” in a device glazed once into the rim with a Grecian design all the way round, the underside showing the legend “White Star Line.” Slightly worn condition, good overall. | £60 |
| 208 | WHITE STAR LINE 7½” diameter white china SAUCER by an unknown manufacturer, the company red flag with white star and scroll with the name “White Star Line” attractively glazed into the centre. VGC. | £50 |
| 209 | CALEDONIAN STEAM PACKET (IRISH SERVICES) LTD silverplate FLOWER VASE manufactured by Walker & Hall with the flag and garter showing the company name in full incised on the side. 7¼” tall on a 3¼” diameter base in VGC except for a tiny dent at bottom of bowl. | £130 |
| 210 | LMS STEAMERS silverplate BUTTER DISH manufactured by Mappin & Webb, the words “LMS Steamers” surrounded by laurel leaves clearly incised in the side. Two-part design with the removable inner dish cut through with a leaf design. 4⅜” diameter with two side handles in VGC. | £150 |
| 211 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY STEAMERS silverplate STILTON CHEESE SCOOP manufactured by Walker & Hall, the company coat of arms clearly incised into the handle. 7¾” long, a rare piece in good condition. | N/S |
| 212 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY STEAMERS silverplate six compartment TOAST RACK manufactured by Walker & Hall, the company coat of arms incised twice into the base. A little tarnished, good overall. | N/S |
| 213 | PACIFIC & ORIENT LINE original gold leaf COAT OF ARMS with the motto “Quis Separabit” mounted onto framed brown painted board 19” x 16” in VGC. | £50 |
| 214 | LMS STEAMERS silverplate HOT WATER JUG by Elkington with the legend “LMS Steamers” with a laurel leaf surround clearly incised on the side. Bulbous design 6½” diameter at greatest, 8¾” tall to top of finial on the lifting lid, and in VGC. | £220 |
| 215 | LMSR. Pair of silver NAPKIN HOLDERS presented in a blue satin lined lift lid case with the manufacturer R&W Sorley, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, shown under the lid. The napkin holders each have the coat of arms of the LMS engraved and inlaid in coloured enamel. The hallmarks are 1923. It is thought these were presented to the officers of the newly created London Midland & Scottish Railway Company at the grouping on 1st January 1923. VGC. | £380 |
| 216 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY large BRASS ARMBAND with engraved lettering which reads “L&NWR Outside Porter Lichfield City No. 1.” Oval, 6” x 3⅜” curved to fit arm with two slits for fitting a leather fixing strap (not present). The present Lichfield City station was opened in November 1884 having replaced an earlier structure opened by the South Staffordshire Railway. VGC. | £300 |
| 217 | ENAMEL WORLD WAR 1 “RAILWAY SERVICE” BADGE: “ALEXANDRA DOCKS & RAILWAY.” Brass with inlaid white, blue and red enamel, 1⅛” diameter, the railway name shown around the edge, “Railway Service” and crown at centre. Makers J.A. Wylie and the number Y210 on the back. A little chipping of the white enamel and the catch on the back has been soldered, good otherwise. | £900 |
| 218 | ENAMEL WORLD WAR 1 “RAILWAY SERVICE” BADGE: “CALEDONIAN RAILWAY.” Brass with inlaid white, blue and red enamel, 1⅛” diameter, the railway name shown around the edge, “Railway Service” and crown at centre. Makers J.A. Wylie London and the number BB1476 on the back. VGC. | £240 |
| 219 | ENAMEL WORLD WAR 1 “RAILWAY SERVICE” BADGE: “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.” Brass with inlaid white, blue and red enamel, 1⅛” diameter, the railway name shown around the edge, “Railway Service” and crown at centre. Makers Ellis Brothers Birmingham and the number K2689 on the back. VGC. | £170 |
| 220 | ENAMEL WORLD WAR 1 “RAILWAY SERVICE” BADGE: “CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.” Brass with inlaid white, blue and red enamel, 1⅛” diameter, the railway name shown around the edge, “Railway Service” and crown at centre. Makers J.A. Wylie London and the number H31 on the back. VGC. | £160 |
| 221 | LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE RAILWAY a cut SECTION OF STEEL RUNNING RAIL 3¼” x 3½” together with a 21mm silver UNIFORM BUTTON with the initials “L&BR” in script (Froggatt 33/9). Both items in VGC. For a history of the line see lot 38. (2) | £140 |
| 222 | AMBERGATE NOTTINGHAM AND BOSTON AND EASTERN JUNCTION RAILWAY brass WAX SEAL with ivory handle, the imprint of the seal making a shield shape ¾” x ⅞”. 3⅜” long, the handle is made of ivory and the makers inscription “Horne Temple Bar” is shown at the top of the handle. The company was incorporated in July 1846 and opened the line from Colwick – Grantham in July 1850. Leased to the GNR in April 1855 and renamed Nottingham & Grantham Railway in May 1860. A rare piece in VGC. | £320 |
| 223 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY wooden HOSPITAL BOX. 8” x 4¼” x 5” with a lifting lid and lock (removed) and slot into which coins were placed. The legend “LBSC Hospital Box” in shaded cream lettering appears on the top. A Charity Box used to raise funds at stations and depots. Used, but in good condition. | £260 |
| 224 | GNR PETERBOROUGH white china TEA CUP by an unknown manufacturer. Simple white and blue design with single blue line inside rim, double line outside rim, single line around middle, the line broken by the GNR coat of arms with “Great Northern Railway Refreshment Department Peterborough” surrounding it. 3⅛” diameter rim x 2¾” high in VGC. | £70 |
| 225 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “LOUGH MELVIN” as carried by the Sligo Leitrim & Northern Counties Railway 5’ 3” gauge 0-6-4T loco built by Beyer Peacock in 1949 works No. 7138. Transferred to UTA in 1959 becoming No. 26 class Z, then to NIR in 1968 and withdrawn almost immediately. 56½” x 6⅝” cast brass with scrolled ends. Restored front, the back painted in grey primer. A rare plate never seen at auction previously, an opportunity not to be missed by anyone with an interest in Irish Railways. | £8600 |
| 226 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 44902 as carried by LMS 4-6-0 class 5 No 4902 built at Crewe in 1945. Became 44902 at Nationalisation. A long-time Carlisle Upperby loco withdrawn from there in October 1967 and cut up by McWilliam, Shettleston in March 1968 Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £580 |
| 227 | HIGHLAND RAILWAY Westwoods patent three-aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “HRy” on one side and bearing the oval brass plate “LMS Passr Invergordon 1” on the other. The reducing cone is stamped “Invergordon” and has a fluted chimney top. Complete with all innards, the reservoir stamped “HR.” Bevel edged front lens with brass rim. All glasses intact and complete. From the station on the far north line between Inverness and Wick opened in May 1863. Restored some time ago. | £260 |
| 228 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BLACK HAWTHORN & Co. Gateshead on Tyne No. 865 1886” as carried by Gas Light & Coke Co., Beckton Gas Works, outside cylinder 0-4-0ST No. 17. Rebuilt at Beckton Works in 1936. Became North Thames Gas Board stock in May 1949. Derelict in 1957 and scrapped soon thereafter. Oval, 8⅝” x 5¼” ex-loco front and back, the lettering and numbers are quite worn. | £1000 |
| 229 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “GENERAL WAITING ROOM.” 21¼” x 4¾” in VGC. Repainted front with white lettering on black, the back has been painted in primer. | £220 |
| 230 | TOTEM: CONNEL FERRY BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, one minor face chip and very slight edge rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway station near Oban, opened by the Callander & Oban Railway in July 1880, once the junction for the Ballachulish branch. A scarce totem, rarely seen at auction especially in such good condition. | £2000 |
| 231 | LNER (GREAT CENTRAL SECTION) silverplate one pint COFFEE POT manufactured by Walker & Hall with the initials “LNER GC” surrounded by a garter with the words “Dining Car” incised on the side. 6½” tall, 4½” diameter base. A small dent in the handle, VGC otherwise. | £120 |
| 232 | NER CAST IRON NOTICE: “NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY NOTICE – This Level Crossing is Private … (plus seven lines of text), Wilkinson Secretary.” 28” x 16¾” in ex-trackside condition, this is much lighter (and scarcer) than the Wilkinson Trespass Notice! | £320 |
| 233 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ROGERS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS Paterson N.J. No. 5663” as carried by standard gauge Great Northern RR [of USA] 2-8-0 No. 1108, built in 1901. Rogers ceased production by 1906 and was absorbed into the American Locomotive Company. Letter box shape, a little thicker at the top, 13¾” x 5½” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £500 |
| 234 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGN: “NEXT TRAIN” in white with maroon letters and clock with moveable hands to indicate the time of the next train from the adjacent platform, a slot at the base would be used to slide a destination plate into. 26” x 12” In VGC with a couple of well executed chip repairs only. | £420 |
| 235 | TOTEM: BIRKENHEAD NORTH the name on two lines, BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, repainting of edges and a minor edge chip only. An ex-Wirral Railway station on the line to West Kirby opened in April 1878 as Birkenhead Docks, renamed in 1926. | £420 |
| 236 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 46250 as carried by LMSR 4-6-2 Pacific “Princess Coronation” class 7P-8P No. 6250 “CITY OF LICHFIELD” built at Crewe in May 1944 to lot 150 and to order E415. Built non-streamlined and in unlined black livery with double chimney. Became 46250 at Nationalisation. A one-time Camden (1B) loco, transferred to Carlisle Upperby in June 1958 from where it was withdrawn in October 1964 and broken up at West of Scotland Shipbreaking Co., Troon two months later. Filthy, but totally ex-loco condition, superb! | £4600 |
| 237 | SHEDPLATE: 84J CROES NEWYDD (1950 – January 1961, then 89B). A rare example, repainted front and back. | £75 |
| 238 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “HOLBEACH – GEDNEY 7” from the ex-M&GNJR Spalding to Sutton Bridge line which closed to passengers in March 1959. Very good ex-section condition. | £240 |
| 239 | LNER GUARD’S POCKET WATCH manufactured by “Selex” with a Swiss movement and 15 jewels. Numerals are in Roman and has a working second hand. “LNER 4016” is engraved on the back cover. An excellent example in good working order. | £120 |
| 240 | TOTEM: EAST DIDSBURY BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in good condition with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting and a small face and edge chip touched in. An ex-LNWR South Manchester station on the Styal loop line between Wilmslow – Longsight opened as East Didsbury & Parr’s Wood in May 1909 April, renamed May 1974. A scarce totem not often seen at auction. | £1600 |
| 241 | LNER sliding knob (GER style) HANDLAMP the reducing cone stamped “Saxmundham 6” and “Kerosene.” Complete with all innards, the reservoir stamped “LNE-E.”. Bevel edged front lens with copper rim. Back handle present. All glasses intact and complete. From an ex-GER station between Ipswich and Lowestoft opened in June 1859. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £100 |
| 242 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL silverplate EGG CUP SET manufactured by Walker & Hall. A 5½” diameter base standing on three ball feet with four egg cups and four spoons standing on it, the central carrying handle standing 8” tall. The initials “GWR” (in script) surrounded by the hotel name in garter are clearly incised atop the base which is repeated in each of the egg cups and also each spoon. The Tregenna Castle Hotel located at St Ives, Cornwall, was originally built in 1874 and leased to the GWR in 1878, eventually bought outright by them in 1895. Additions to the building were made in 1932. One of the hotels sold off in 1983, purchased by Batchshire Ltd (a Sea Containers subsidiary) and still open today. A very attractive and rare set in excellent condition. | £720 |
| 243 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK & Co Ld. Manchester 1948” as carried by 3ft 6in gauge Rhodesia (later Zimbabwe) Railways loco 4-6-4+4-6-4 Garratt No. 369 (which is stamped on the back) of class 15/15A. Beyer Peacock construction No. 7265. Condemned in April 1982 Offered for sale by tender in November 1994, scrapped April 1995. Oval, 10” x 6” the front appears to have been stripped, the back in ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 244 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3410 25NC from the loco 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-4 of class 25 NC [Non Condensing]. Oval, 20¾” x 14½”. Together with matching worksplate: “North British Locomotive Company Ltd Glasgow No. 27296 1953.” Diamond shape 13¾” x 5½”. Both items have been restored to excellent condition on the fronts, with ex-loco condition backs. The loco now carries replacement plates, the originals having been sold off many years ago, prior to preservation. (2) | £1100 |
| 245 | TOTEM: POLLOKSHAWS EAST BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, very slight edge rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway Glasgow suburban area station on the Cathcart Circle opened in April 1894. A rare totem seen only once previously at auction in December 1998. | £420 |
| 246 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 3748 as carried by the GWR 0-6-0PT 8750 class loco built at Swindon in October 1937 to lot 306. A Bristol Bath Road and St Philips Marsh engine until transferred to South Wales in September 1960, withdrawn from Cardiff East Dock in May 1964 and scrapped at Swindon. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £360 |
| 247 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE as manufactured by Smith & Dennis. 9¼” tall to top of locking knob the barrel 3½” diameter. As carried by a wide range of industrial and docks locos. Lightly polished only and VGC. | £100 |
| 248 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “DINGWALL – GARVE 25” the section names engraved around a round cutout in a circular end “Polo” mint style, but note that a word has been ground off. From the ex-HR Inverness – Wick line. This token section came into existence on in March 1966 when Achterneed token station closed and the token section was extended to between Dingwall and Garve. It ceased to exist in August 1988 when Dingwall token station was closed and the line was converted to radio electric token block controlled from Dingwall (a 1979 built signal box). Very good ex-section condition. | £1050 |
| 249 | BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATES: “LADIES WAITING ROOM” AND “GENTLEMEN” the former on two lines and measuring 18” x 6”, the latter 18” x 3⅝”, both with good colour and shine, any edge chipping and rusting touched-in. Both are of the earlier flat variety. (2) | £220 |
| 250 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “LINETTE” as carried by BR 4-6-0 standard class 5 loco number 73087 built at Derby in August 1955 to order 8241 and delivered new to Stewarts Lane. Named “LINETTE” in May 1961 without ceremony. Following withdrawal of the SR “King Arthur” class several names were passed on to these BR standard class 5 locos. Following transfer from the South Eastern Division in June 1958, the loco spent time at Weymouth, Nine Elms, Eastleigh and finally Guildford from where it was withdrawn in October 1966 and cut up by John Cashmore at Newport. Cast brass, 31½” x 4¼” the front lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. See lot 251 below. | £5800 |
| 251 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73087 as carried by BR 4-6-0 standard class 5 loco number 73087 built at Derby in August 1955 to order 8241 and delivered new to Stewarts Lane. Named “LINETTE” in May 1961 without ceremony. Repainted front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. For further information see lot 250 above. | £1300 |
| 252 | LB&SCR. Sykes “Lock & Block” BLOCK INSTRUMENT complete with the original makers brass plate. The glazed display reads “6 to West Croydon B Box.” A supplementary steel cased glazed display above the instrument describes the route aspects. Unfortunately we cannot say whether the instrument came from either Waddon or West Croydon "A" signal box. West Croydon "B" signal box opened as West Croydon South in 1875 and was re-named in late SR/early BR days. Fitted with a 36 lever frame, the non-standard design signal box was closed in October 1981. Stands 23” high plus rodding at base. Good, ex-box condition although the lower display has lost a little of the original paint. | £220 |
| 253 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Gateshead Works 65760 1905” (the number on a brass strip covering the original number which has been ground off) as carried by ex-NER P2 class 0-6-0 No. 379 ex-works June 1905, P3 class from November 1925. Became LNER 379 J26 class, renumbered 5760 in November 1946, and then BR 65760 in January 1951. A Newport and finally Thornaby loco withdrawn in July 1961 and cut up at Darlington. Front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £420 |
| 254 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “SCRAP.” 11½” x 3½” in VGC. A rare example, repainted front with white lettering on black, the back is in ex-station condition. | £220 |
| 255 | ALUMINIUM HEADBOARD: “THE LEA VALLEY ENTERPRISE.” Introduced in the early 1960s, this prestigious express freight service ran between Tottenham (leaving at 2:55pm) in North East London and Whitemoor Yard, north of March, Cambridgeshire, picking up wagons at Angel Road Ponders End Waltham Cross and Broxbourne and then ran “fast” to destination. The service offered overnight transits to Newcastle, Birmingham, Northampton and Liverpool. 40” x 10” finished in GER blue in ex-loco condition. The legend “Return to Stratford MPD” is hand painted on the rear above the bracket for fixing it to the front of the two Brush type 2 locos (later class 31) rostered to work the train such was the popularity of the service which often reached 70 wagons. There was a further express freight service running from Chelmsford to Whitemoor called “The East Essex Enterprise.” | £850 |
| 256 | CARLISLE CITADEL STATION COMMITTEE BRIDGEPLATE: “CCSC 4” cast iron oval, 18” x 12” in the style of the LNWR with a double-line border containing the initials and the number 4 at the centre. Repainted some time ago in black with white lettering, edging and number, the back in ex-trackside condition. The station committee was set up by the Caledonian Railway and LNWR, both users of the station, to manage running of traffic and trains in the station area. Grouped into the LMSR in 1923. Astonishingly rare! | £700 |
| 257 | SHEDPLATE: 34B HORNSEY (1950 – June 1961, then sub of 34G). A scarce example, rarely seen at auction, restored front and back. | £250 |
| 258 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY (IRELAND). A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF brass labelled at one end for the section Pettigo - Kesh from the Bundoran Junction to Ballyshannon line closed in October 1957. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Ex-section condition. | £460 |
| 259 | FURNESS RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the body bearing the large brass label “Messengers Patent Corrugated Lamp” beneath a royal coat of arms, but otherwise unmarked. As the name infers the metal in the body, reducing cone and chimney are corrugated, giving a very unusual appearance. Large brass collar at the base of the reducing cone, wire top handle. Bevel edged glass lens with brass rim. All innards complete but unmarked. All glasses intact and complete. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £280 |
| 260 | TOTEM: WINDERMERE BR(M) half-flanged maroon with deep colour and shine. Restored edge rusting only, no face chips and VGC overall, one or two small face scratches do not detract. An ex-LNWR station opened in April 1847. The station was re-sited in 1986 and is the terminus of the branch from Oxenholme. | £1900 |
| 261 | BR(S) TWO ENAMEL SIGNS: “LADIES” AND “GENTLEMEN” both in experimental colours commissioned by the Southern Region to test durability. The “Ladies” is in pink 18” x 24” and the “Gentlemen” is in light blue 30” x 12”, both in good ex-station condition with minor edge chipping only. They were fitted at Norwood Junction in South London between Sydenham and East Croydon. | £90 |
| 262 | MARYPORT & CARLISLE RAILWAY. Wooden cased double-line BLOCK INSTRUMENT, the glazed front showing “Up Line” and “Down Line” needles showing positions “Line Blocked”, “Train On Line” and “Line Clear.” Two brass plungers at the base and a brass framed glazed aperture currently showing “Line Clear.” Also present is an original ivorine plate showing “Aspatria Stn” a location on the line between Maryport and Wigton. The instrument originated from either Brayton until October 1967 and then Wigton until the closure of Aspatria. To the south the adjacent box was Aspatria No.5 Colliery until January 1949, Bullgill until October 1971 and then Maryport Station until the closure of Aspatria. 20” high and 10” wide, in good ex-signalbox condition. | £520 |
| 263 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd. Queens Park Works Glasgow No. 21902 1918” as carried by ROD 2-8-0 No. 1925 ex-works June 1918. On loan to GER until August 1921, then to store at Queensferry. Sold to the LNER in February 1927 becoming 6604 and entered service in August 1928 class O4/3. Renumbered 3813 in November 1946 and BR 63813 in September 1950. A long-time Mexborough loco, then Retford in September 1963. Withdrawn March 1965 from Staveley and cut up by Arnott Young at Parkgate. Diamond shaped 13” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £320 |
| 264 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY silverplate JAM JAR HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall, the initials “GER” in script beneath the “batwing” motif clearly incised on the side. Detachable lid, but no spoon. 6¾” to top of finial on lid, the base 3¾” diameter standing on three ball feet. VGC. | £260 |
| 265 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE BADGE: “CENTURION” as fitted above the nameplate carried by BR Co-Co 2,700HP diesel-electric type 4 loco numbered D411 when built by English Electric Vulcan Works No. EE3781/D1152 entering traffic in March 1968. Renumbered 50011 class 50 in February 1974. Named “CENTURION” in September 1979 and the crest was added at Paddington in May 1986. Nameplates removed in February 1987 and withdrawn the same month. Sent to Crewe for static testing in November 1989 and transferred to Departmental use. Scrapped at Crewe by staff from Texas Metals of Hyde, Manchester in September 1992. The badge shows the Roman centurion device of an outstretched eagle standing upon a standard within a rope design and the name “Centurion” beneath a crown at the top. 6⅝” x 8½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £500 |
| 266 | CARRIAGE PRINT: PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL by Fred Taylor from the LNER Pre-War series issued around 1937, and far scarcer than the view by Kenneth Steel. In an original style glazed wooden frame. Slight creasing evident, but an unusual print. | £100 |
| 267 | SHEDPLATE: 65J FORT WILLIAM (May 1955 – June 1960, previously 63D, later 63B) STIRLING (June 1960 – December 1966, previously 63B). A scarce example, repainted front and back a long time ago. | £140 |
| 268 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR EASTFIELD (GLASGOW) DEPOT showing the “Scottie Dog” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition and as carried from the late 1980s by one of the fleet of class 08, 26, 27, 37 or 47 diesel locomotives allocated to this depot. | £260 |
| 269 | LMS/RAILWAY SIGNAL CO. cast iron SINGLE LINE TOKEN MACHINE 18” high 16” width and 20” deep at maximum. Red painted all over, having a brass rimmed glazed display on the front with needle and flap currently showing “Token Out” and a brass switch and lever on each side. Brass maker’s plate on base and also a small brass letter “A” showing the machine identity. Slots and slides in the base for accepting and dispensing tokens. Very good ex-signalbox condition. | £2900 |
| 270 | TOTEM: TAIN BR(Sc) fully-flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. An ex-Highland Railway station on the Far North line opened by the Inverness & Aberdeen Junction Railway in June 1864. | £850 |
| 271 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LINCOLN by Fred Taylor from the LNER Pre-War series issued 1937-39. A scarce view from the river of the city with the cathedral standing proudly above. In an original type glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £280 |
| 272 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY 10” dial mahogany cased single fusee DROPCASE CLOCK with the initials “LYR” and “1379” painted on the dial. The dial is in need of cleaning and repainting as it is suffering from some rusting at present. The initials “L&Y” are branded twice into the wood in the back box. 17” long with a 8” wide case. Unfortunately, no records have survived showing the location of this clock. Complete with pendulum, but no winder. Working state not known and in need of restoration, the clock is offered on this basis only. | £900 |
| 273 | LNER CAST IRON 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Darlington Works 69104 1902” as carried by ex-NER 0-6-0T class U No. 1710 ex-works December 1902. Became LNER 1710 in 1923 class N10, renumbered 9104 in November 1946 and BR 69104 in May 1919. Withdrawn in March 1958. Front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £190 |
| 274 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3782 S2 from the 3ft 6in gauge 0-8-0 of class S2 built for shunting and dock duties. Built by Krupp No. 3047 of 1952. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £380 |
| 275 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “KITCHENER” as carried by a Hawthorn Leslie Saddletank loco, but of the three locos named “Kitchener” built by the company we cannot be sure which one. 41½” x 5½” mounted on wooden board upon which also is a cast brass King George V crest with “Royal Engineers” in scroll below. Certainly none of the Hawthorn Leslie built locos carried crests above the name and we must assume that this is a made up set. It is for the eventual owner to decide whether to keep the plate and crest as it is. Overall height to top of crest 18”. VGC. | £1000 |
| 276 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 70030 as carried by BR “Britannia” standard class 7 4-6-2 Pacific loco “WILLIAM WORDSWORTH” built at Crewe to order E483/228 entering service at Holyhead in November 1952 before being transferred to Norwich (32A) to join the stud of GE section “Britannias.” Transferred to March and then Crewe upon dieselisation in June 1963, finally Carlisle Upperby where withdrawn in June 1966 and cut up by T.W. Ward at Beighton. Repainted both sides some time ago. | £3600 |
| 277 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: “PONDERS END” 36” x 4½” with curved ends, the front professionally restored in black with white lettering, the back in ex-station condition. An extremely rare example from a Lea Valley line station between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt opened in September 1840. | N/S |
| 278 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “GLYNDYFRDWY – CORWEN EAST” the section names embossed on a brass plate with signs of red paint attached to the key with four copper rivets. The section came in existence after 1960 when Carrog signal box closed. It was then extended from Glyndyfrdwy to Corwen East, but the line closed on 14th December 1964. Used, ex-section condition. | £200 |
| 279 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY pair of Tyers SINGLE NEEDLE TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENTS. Both are exactly the same except that one is minus the writing slope. Both are 19” high x 9” wide, one instrument has a “Dymo” label stating “Sandy to Hatfield” and the signalbox codes “FU” to “HD” the other has the codes “WO” to “HT.” Both items in good ex-signalbox condition. (2) | £200 |
| 280 | TOTEM: MOSTYN BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge rusting and minor chipping only. An ex-LNWR station on the North Wales coast opened by the Chester & Holyhead Railway in May 1848, closed in February 1966. | £400 |
| 281 | CARDIFF RAILWAY COMPANY original gold leaf COAT-OF-ARMS on black-painted wooden board, 14” x 14”. Originally the Bute Docks Co., the company was renamed in August 1897 opening the line between Heath Junction and Rhydfelin in addition to the docks. Grouped into the GWR from January 1922. The transfer used was dated 1912. A rare item in VGC. | £150 |
| 282 | NORTH LONDON RAILWAY GLAZED AND WOODEN FRAMED CARRIAGE NOTICE regarding opening of carriage doors, smoking in carriages, and placing feet on seats. 26½” x 10” with curved ends in good ex-vehicle condition. A little loss of the wording does not detract. | £50 |
| 283 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “GREAT NORTHERN RY. CO. Makers Doncaster Works No. 1149 1907” as carried by the ex-GNR class C1 4-4-2 Atlantic loco No. 427 ex-works May 1907. Superheater fitted in November 1919. Became LNER 1427 class C1 in October 1923, renumbered 4427 in November 1925. The number 2857 was allocated in the 1946 renumbering, but never carried as it was withdrawn in February 1945 from Lincoln and cut up at Doncaster. The number “4427” has been etched into the rear as was the usual Doncaster Works practice. Oval “soup plate” 17½” x 9½”. A magnificent plate, the front lightly polished only, back ex-loco. | £2100 |
| 284 | MIDLAND RAILWAY “Morton’s Patent” Petroleum (so brass labelled at top) EMERGENCY TAIL LAMP. The side door stamped “MRCo” opens to reveal reservoir inside, but no burner or reflector. Brass edged red bullseye lens. A bracket on the back is provided to fit onto a vehicle lamp iron. Restored in red with brown interior some years ago. VGC. | £180 |
| 285 | STATION ROUNDEL: BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS BR(W) cream and chocolate in excellent condition with a little edge chipping only. 34” in diameter the roundel has the standard BR totem in chocolate and cream at the centre with a broad band in chocolate inset around the edge. Only two BR(W) stations are known to have been fitted with these roundels: Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham Snow Hill. A rare opportunity to own one of these fine and scarce roundels and in such good order. | N/S |
| 286 | LNER “Coronation” pattern silverplate MARROW SCOOP manufactured by Walker & Hall the stylised initials “LNER” clearly incised into the handle. 7⅞” long, a rare piece in VGC. | £150 |
| 287 | SHEDPLATE: 70H RYDE (IOW) (September 1954 – December 1966). Repainted front and back, the back clearly shows the BR(S) triangle. A very rare example, seen only twice previously at auction, the last time in January 1997. | £1100 |
| 288 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Darlington Works 4858 1934” as carried by LNER V2 class 2-6-2 No. 4858 built at Darlington in November 1939. Renumbered 887 in May 1946, BR E887 in January 1948 and 60887 in October the same year. A long-time York loco withdrawn in July 1964 and cut up at Swindon. The plate has been cleaned on the front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £320 |
| 289 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “TICKETS” 15¾” x 2⅝” in ex-station condition in white with black lettering and edging. | £75 |
| 290 | TOTEM: EAST FORTUNE BR(Sc) fully-flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, one expertly repaired face chip in the upper panel only . An ex-NBR station on the East Coast Main Line between Drem and Dunbar opened in 1849, closed May 1964. A rare totem seen at auction only twice previously. | N/S |
| 291 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF brass labelled at one end for the section Aberayron – Felin Fach from the Lampeter to Aberayron line. 25½” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter, the “key” at one end. Ex-section condition. | £320 |
| 292 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY double-sided cast iron MILEPOST with the number “10” and the initials “W. V. Jn.” in red above it indicating that the mileage was taken from Wear Valley Junction as the starting point. Stands 38” tall and 12” wide at maximum, the top casting affixed to the cast iron support, all standing on a base 18” diameter. Wear Valley Junction was located on the Bishop Auckland - Wearhead line. The station lost its passenger services in July 1935. Restored to good condition some time ago. | £75 |
| 293 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ RAILWAY WORKS IPSWICH QUEENSLAND No. 52 1912” as carried by 3ft 6in gauge Queensland Government Railways 4-8-0 of class C-16 No. 622. Oval, 11¼” x 8¼” face restored a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. Original studs and nuts left on the back. | £520 |
| 294 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY pattern three aspect HANDLAMP. It is copper plated but it is otherwise the standard Bulpitt Patent. The body has a large brass oval plate “Camno Gates No. 8 Alyth Jct.” and a second brass oval “Bulpitts Patent Sole Vendors Blackley Young & Co Glasgow.” The “8” on the Camno plate is repeated on a small plate on the reducing cone. The body is additionally stamped “828.” Complete with all innards although unmarked. Glasses complete and intact. Bevel edged front lens with copper rim. From an ex-Caledonian station between Perth and Forfar opened in August 1861, closed September 1967. VGC. | £280 |
| 295 | TOTEM: ALREWAS BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting touched in. An ex-LNWR station on the Burton-on-Trent – Lichfield City line opened in April 1849, closed in January 1965. A rare example seen only twice at auction previously, the last time in 2001. | £880 |
| 296 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LOCH ETIVE ARGYLL by Jack Merriott from the ScR series, issued 1956. A classic Merriott Scottish watercolour scene in the larger 25” x 18” format. In original type glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £130 |
| 297 | LNER bulbous style silverplate TEA POT manufactured by Elkington, the initials “LNER” clearly incised in script on the side. 7½” tall to the top of the finial on the lid, 4⅛” diameter base in VGC. | £150 |
| 298 | BRASS WAGON PLATE: “WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO Casswells Ltd Explosives Agents Midsomer Norton Somerset” as fitted to the sides of GWR “Gunpowder” wagons. Rectangular 9¾” x 6¼” the front restored in red, the back in ex-vehicle condition. | £140 |
| 299 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER’S OFFICE” on two lines in blue on white. The sign was recovered from the station at Oakamoor on the Rocester – Leek line after the station closed in January 1965. 18” x 5” with a number of chips and rusting, but a rare example nevertheless. | £80 |
| 300 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ELDER-DEMPSTER LINES MERCHANT NAVY CLASS” as carried by the (SR) 4-6-2 “Merchant Navy Class” Pacific loco 35030 built at Eastleigh in April 1949 to Order HO3393. The loco was rebuilt at Eastleigh in April 1958. Latterly a Nine Elms, Weymouth and finally Nine Elms engine, it was withdrawn in July 1967 and broken up by Buttigiegs at Newport late in 1968. 73” x 30¼” cast brass, target shaped with enamel centre showing the “Elder-Dempster Line” red ensign with a gold crown on a pale green background. Note: the red background to the name, the flag and its background were all repainted a long time ago and some very neat repairs to a couple of chips in the enamel, sustained whilst in service, can be detected. Otherwise, the plate is in ex-loco condition with plenty of knocks and scrapes evident. The loco is distinguished as having worked the last steam hauled train on the Southern Region from Weymouth – Waterloo at 14:07 on 9th July 1967. | £28500 |
| 301 | GWR. A 61” x 80½” BED COVER in white cotton with the GWR coat of arms surrounded by “Great Western Railway” in garter around it and the words “Sleeping Cars” below. Excellent condition. | £280 |
| 302 | LNER CAST IRON NOTICE: “NOTICE – Men are Cautioned to be Careful Not to Pass Between or Under the Buffers of Vehicles Before Satisfying Themselves That it is safe to do so – By Order.” 17½” x 11¾” repainted to VGC in red with white lettering and edging on the front, the back in ex-trackside condition. | £140 |
| 303 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS Darlington Built 1963 Power Equipment by Associated Electrical Industries and Sulzer” as carried by one of the BR Bo-Bo 1,250HP diesel-electric type 2 locos in the series D5223-D5232 or D7578-D7583, becoming class 25 in 1974 and numbered 25073-25082 and 25228-25233. Rectangular, 13” x 6½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £460 |
| 304 | GWR HOTELS china MILK JUG manufactured by Minton, plain black and white design with single line around rim, plus laurel leaves and the GWR coat of arms with “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll glazed on the side. Base 2⅞” diameter, 3” high. VGC. | £160 |
| 305 | LMS HAWKSEYE ALUMINIUM STATION SIGN: HEST BANK. An ex-LNWR station on the West Coast Main Line between Lancaster and Carnforth opened in September 1846, closed in February 1969. 48” x 18” in ex-station condition, having been repainted in maroon with white lettering and edging by BR many years ago. | £2300 |
| 306 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 6957 as carried by GWR Hall class 4-6-0 loco “NORCLIFFE HALL” built at Swindon to lot 340 in April 1943 but not named until April 1947. Fitted for oil burning in April 1947 and renumbered 3952 until the equipment was removed in March 1950 when the original number was restored. A Bristol Bath Road engine for many years, it was shunted around a number of depots before ending up at Oxford from where it was withdrawn in October 1965 and scrapped by J. Friswell, Banbury. Repainted both sides some time ago. The hall is one mile South East of Manchester Airport. | £700 |
| 307 | SHEDPLATE: 52G SUNDERLAND (October 1958 – September 1967, previously 54A). A scarce example, front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £130 |
| 308 | TYERS SOLID BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “GLENFINNAN – ARISAIG 22” engraved around the central triangular cutout from the ex-NBR West Highland Line. The section came into existence in November 1966 when Lochailort token station was closed. The section temporarily ceased to exist on 13th November 1983 when the Arisaig token station was closed and one train working was introduced between Glenfinnan and Mallaig. However, the Glenfinnan to Arisaig token section was brought back into use in April 1984 and finally ceased to exist on 6th December 1987 when the line was converted to radio electric token block controlled from Banavie. Very good ex-section condition. | £1050 |
| 309 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “LYR” on one side and “P5327” on the other, also stamped on the brass locking slide over the back handle. Complete with all innards, the reservoir stamped “LYR” twice. Bullseye lens on a square aperture. All glasses intact and complete. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £300 |
| 310 | TOTEM: BEDFORD ST JOHNS BR(M) the name on two lines, fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting only. An ex-LNWR station on the Bletchley – Cambridge line opened in April November 1846, re-sited in August 1862 and closed in May 1984, when the line was re-routed to Bedford Midland and a new station opened at Bedford St Johns Halt.. A rare totem only twice seen at auction previously, the last time in September 1995. | £1600 |
| 311 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ST COMGALL SETTLED IN BANGOR CO. DOWN AD 555 by Sawyer from the LMR Historical series issued 1955. A very scarce print not seen at auction for 18 years and the only Irish carriage print available. Minor nicks to edges, but an unused print in VGC otherwise. In an original style glazed wooden frame. | N/S |
| 312 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY CARRIAGE MIRROR. Recovered from a vehicle converted or scrapped at Stratford Works LNER many years ago. Rectangular, 23” x 19” in a mahogany frame, the initials “N.B.R.” clearly etched into the glass. A little loss of silver in the mirror does not detract. | £50 |
| 313 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co. Doncaster No. 1782 1933” as carried by the LNER 2-8-0 O2/3 class loco No. 2431 ex-works December 1933. Became LNER 3956 in September 1946, BR 63956 in December 1949. Rebuilt to class O2/4 in December 1961. A Doncaster engine before transfer to Grantham in December 1960 from where withdrawn in September 1963 and scrapped by Bulwell Forest Wagon Works. The numbers “2431” and “3956” are clearly stamped in the back. Oval, 13¼” x 7⅝” in ex-loco condition. | £1100 |
| 314 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2820 15CA from the 3ft 6in gauge mixed traffic 4-8-2 of class 15CA built by NBL No. 23783 of 1928. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. This is a replacement plate fitted when transferred to industrial use. | £250 |
| 315 | TOTEM: BEDMINSTER BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream with good colour but a little matt, a couple of minor chip repairs and edge rusting only. One stop out of Bristol Temple Meads on the line to Weston-Super-Mare opened as Ashton in 1871, renamed in 1884, resited in 1932. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £600 |
| 316 | GWR ROYAL HOTEL silverplate PICKLE JAR HOLDER manufactured by Mappin & Webb with the company coat of arms, the initials “GWR” and “Great Western Royal Hotel” in scroll underneath clearly incised in the side. 5⅝” diameter saucer, 6” tall to top of finial atop lifting lid and in VGC. The hotel, an integral part of Paddington station in London, was opened in June 1854 originally with 103 bedrooms and 15 sitting rooms and was “the finest in London”; later additions increased capacity to 250 bedrooms. The hotel was sold by the BRB in 1983 and still operates today, having recently been refurbished. | £280 |
| 317 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: “BENTLEY” 25¾” x 4½” with curved ends, restored front in white with black lettering, the back in ex-station condition. A rare example from an ex-GER station between Manningtree and Ipswich, opened in June 1846 by the Eastern Union Railway, closed November 1966. | £450 |
| 318 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY skeleton type TICKET DATE PRESS. Reputed to be ex-Holton-le-Clay, a station between Louth and Grimsby Town opened in March 1848, closed July 1955. Base 6” x 4¼” and 7½” high, restored to VGC and complete with drum of dates from the 1930s/40s. | £170 |
| 319 | LNER. A selection of 1930s “Kesick” CHINA produced by Alfred Meakin comprising coffee cup and saucer, 8” soup plate, 8½” dinner plate (small chip in rim), 7½” tea plate, 6½” side plate, 6¼” dome to fit either soup plate or side plate. All have the year of manufacture shown on the bottom. All in VGC except where stated. (7) | £150 |
| 320 | TOTEM: POLLOKSHIELDS WEST BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in good ex-station condition with a couple of minor face chips and edge rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway Glasgow suburban area station on the Cathcart Circle opened in April 1894. A rare totem seen only twice before at auction. | £400 |
| 321 | LNER cut glass WATER CARAFE with the initials “LNER” in script clearly etched into the side. 7½” high 5” diameter base, in VGC and very attractive. | £110 |
| 322 | ALUMINIUM RUSSIAN CARRIAGE MOTIF: “CCCP” showing initials at top with “Hammer & Sickle” coat of arms in the centre and crossed hammer and spanner at the base. All nicely presented in ex-vehicle condition with the original paintwork. 14¾” x 11¾” overall. | £90 |
| 323 | CAST IRON WORKSPLATE: “BUILT DALIEN 1961” with most of the plate in Chinese. Believed to be from a standard gauge JF class 2-8-2. Target shaped, 21” long with 11” diameter bullseye centre. Restored front only, ex-loco back. | £95 |
| 324 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CAERSWS - NEWTOWN” the section names re-engraved on a key previously used for another section. Painted red on the reverse side. An ex-Cambrian Railways line, this token section came into existence when the signal boxes at Moat Lane were closed (sometime between mid 1964 and mid 1969) and ceased to exist in October 1988 when Newtown signal box was closed and the line was converted to radio electric token block controlled from Machynlleth. Used, ex-section condition. | £95 |
| 325 | BRASS INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “VICTORY” as carried by the St Helens Corporation, St Helens Gas Works, 0-4-0ST outside cylinder loco. The company became North Western Gas Board on May 1949. Together with matching brass oval worksplate “Andrew Barclay & Co Limited, Caledonia Works, Kilmarnock No. 1655. 1920” and its oval cast iron Registration Plate “Registered by The Railway Executive No. 10 1952.” The loco was scrapped by a Warrington scrap dealer in July 1969. Dimensions: nameplate 30½” 6½” with scalloped corners; worksplate 16¾” x 11¾”; registration plate 12” x 6”. All items tastefully restored in green, the brasswork polished only, the backs are all in ex-loco condition. (3) | £1200 |
| 326 | CARRIAGE PRINT: HULL ENTRANCE TO VICTORIA DOCK by E.T Holding from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-47. A scarce view of the dock and industry beyond. In an original type glazed wooden frame, a small edge tear does not detract. | £150 |
| 327 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY sliding knob type HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing a rectangular brass plate inscribed “Stn Foreman F.H. Coles Hertford East.” Complete with all innards, the rusted reservoir marked “LNE-E.” Bevel edged front lens with (unusually) a rubber rim which is perishing. All glasses intact and complete. No back handle. From the ex-GER station at the end of the branch from Broxbourne opened in October 1843. Ex-station condition with thickly encrusted green paint. | £130 |
| 328 | GWR ENGRAVED BRASS TENDERPLATE: “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 1916 Swindon Works Apr. 1913 3500 Gallons.” Built at Swindon to lot A89 to carry 7 tons of coal and 3,500 gallons of water, it was one of 649 tenders constructed to this Churchward design and they were attached to all classes of loco. Oval, 11¼” x 8¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £400 |
| 329 | BR(S) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “LAMPS” fully flanged green with good colour and shine, minor edge chipping only. The larger 18” x 6” despite a short single word. The lettering looks very similar to the SR style. | £200 |
| 330 | TOTEM: FOUR OAKS BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting touched in. An ex-LNWR station on the Sutton Coldfield – Lichfield City line opened in December 1884. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction previously. | £1200 |
| 331 | WEBB & THOMPSON MINIATURE TRAIN STAFF for the section Sandy – Sandy LNE Junc. “A” and “4” from the ex-LNWR Bedford – Cambridge line. This token section came into existence in September 1940 when Sandy LNE junction signal box was opened to control a connection to the LNER ECML. The section between Sandy No.1 and Sandy LNE Junction signal boxes ceased to exist when Sandy LNE Junction signal box was closed (sometime before 1964) and the token section was extended to between Sandy No.1 and Blunham. Steel with the section names engraved and picked out in red, 9½” long, the rings 1⅛ diameter in good ex-section condition. | £220 |
| 332 | LONDONDERRY & LOUGH SWILLY RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “L. & L.S.R. Trespassers Prosecuted” double-sided for fitting to the top of a post, 21” x 15½” with a curved top and base. In good ex-trackside condition. The L&LSR ran from Londonderry to Farland Point and Buncara, the first part opened in December 1863, but closed 90 years later in August 1953. Exceedingly rare! | £580 |
| 333 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK & Co. Ltd 7148 Beyer-Garratt Locomotive Patents 298422-518251, Manchester 1945” as carried by metre gauge 4-8-2+2-8-4 Garratt built for War Department as No. 74232, and much travelled. Originally to India as Bengal-Assam No. 188, then to Burma Railway as 856 then 866, and finally to East African Railways & Harbours in 1952 as class 55 No. 5511. Oval, 10” x 6” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £380 |
| 334 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2463 19C from lightweight 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 of class 19C built by NBL No. 24196 of 1935 with rotary cam valve gear. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. A very rare plate. | £700 |
| 335 | LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “EMERGENCY STAIRS” in white with black lettering and left pointing “hand.” From one of the central London area “tube” lines. 48½” x 15½” in what appears to be the original wooden frame. VGC. | £280 |
| 336 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 90103 as carried by the Ministry of Supply 2-8-0 Austerity loco No, 77003 built by North British Loco Co in February 1943, works No. 24974. On loan to the LNER from new until returned to the WD in December 1944 and sent to Holland for service with the Dutch Railways as their No. 4315. Returned to the UK and purchased by BR in December 1948 becoming 90103. A long-time Colwick loco withdrawn there in November 1965 and cut up by Garnham, Harris & Elton, Chesterfield. Repainted front a long time ago, ex-loco back. A very neat weld repair to left hand bolt area unnoticeable from the front does not detract. | £350 |
| 337 | SHEDPLATE: 87C DANYGRAIG (SWANSEA) (1950 – March 1964). A scarce example, front and back restored to VGC. | £140 |
| 338 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE CO. Glasgow No. 24957 1944” as carried by the Ministry of Supply 2-8-0 Austerity loco No. 77286 which entered traffic in August 1944. After military service in Belgium, the loco returned to the UK where it went on loan to the SR in December 1947 until purchased by BR in December 1948, becoming 90354. A long-time Agecroft engine withdrawn there in October 1964 and cut up by T.W. Ward at Killamarsh. The initials “HP” (Hyde Park) are clearly stamped into the rim. Diamond shape, 12¾” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £150 |
| 339 | GWR HOTELS silverplate SALVER manufactured by Elkington with the GWR coat of arms and “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll clearly incised into the tray. 10⅜” diameter standing on three ball feet in VGC. | £140 |
| 340 | TOTEM: CLAPHAM JUNCTION BR(S) fully-flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, one or two untouched minor edge chips only. An ex-LSWR station opened in May 1838 and still the busiest junction in the world today. An excellent example of one of the most desirable “Junction” totems. | £1050 |
| 341 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE 11½” tall to top of locking nut (replacement), 8” to end of the screw type operating rod (incomplete), the barrel 2½” diameter. Possibly from an industrial loco or Narrow Gauge loco, maybe one built by Kitson. Lightly polished only and VGC. | £100 |
| 342 | L&YR CAST IRON NOTICE: “LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY CO. NOTICE – Mechanically Driven Jiggers and Friction Cranes … (plus five lines of text).” 22½” x 13¾” repainted front in white, the back in original condition. | £100 |
| 343 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE DREWRY CAR Co. Ltd City Wall House London EC2 1955 204 HP Loco No. 2545/D271 Constructed by The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Newton-le-Willows Lancs” as carried by BR 204HP 0-6-0 diesel mechanical loco No. 11128. Renumbered D2222 from January 1960. Entered service at Stratford in September 1955 and withdrawn October 1968 from Gateshead. Sent to C.F. Booth Rotherham for scrap in June 1969. Rectangular, 8” x 5” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £520 |
| 344 | MARYPORT & CARLISLE RAILWAY small copper-topped STATION LAMP with three glazed aspects, one of which (in replacement Perspex) slides up to reveal the burner and glass flute. 16” to top of the chimney which is hinged, 6¾” wide and 6½” deep. A small square bracket is fitted on the back to facilitate fixing to a wall support. Nicely restored in green, black and red. The initials “M&CR Co” are clearly stamped in the back. VGC. | £150 |
| 345 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY cast iron Booking Office WINDOW GRILLE reputedly recovered from Allendale, the terminus of the branch from Hexham closed in September 1930. 17” x 30” restored in green with mauve “flowers,” the makers name “Walker & Ehley” picked out in white. | £190 |
| 346 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “MUIR OF ORD – LENTRAN 23” the section names engraved around a round cutout in a circular end “Polo” mint style. This ex-HR token section came into existence in May 1966 when Clunes token station closed and the token section was extended to between Muir of Ord and Lentran. It ceased to exist in January 1988 when Lentran signal box was closed and the section was extended to between Muir of Ord and Clachnaharry signal boxes. Very good ex-section condition. | £300 |
| 347 | CAVAN LEITRIM & ROSCOMMON LIGHT RAILWAY & TRAMWAY Co LIMtd 36” x 2” tinplate POSTERBOARD HEADING. Unfortunately, the grey with black lettering has faded with age, but is original nonetheless. The tramway ran from Dromind – Belturbet with a branch, first part opened October 1887, renamed Cavan & Leitrim Railway in August 1895 and grouped into Great Southern Railway in January 1925. Possibly a unique survivor. | £280 |
| 348 | LNWR. A pair of Tyer’s wooden cased Permissive BLOCK INSTRUMENTS both nicely brass labelled with the company name and address. Both are 19” tall and 12” wide at base and have a glazed display with needle showing three positions “Train on Line”, “Line Closed” and “Line Clear” and the name “Tyer’s Patent.” One instrument has additional front and side plungers and a small brass framed glazed display currently showing “Line Closed.” We understand these instruments pre-date the more common LNWR Fletchers instruments. Both items in good ex-signalbox condition, but without any location plates. (2) | £270 |
| 349 | LNWR brass cased 8” dial SHIP’S CLOCK made by Dobbie McInnes Ltd. The railway company initials and makers name appear on the face which has Roman numerals and a second hand. Thick bevel-edged front glass with porthole style surround and flat base at rear with screw holes to fix to a wall. A lovely clock in excellent condition, fully working order and complete with winder. | £700 |
| 350 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BLUE PETER II” as carried by the class 43 HST power car 43151 built at Crewe to Lot 30941 class 253 as a spare car for the Western Region in set 253041 entering service in June 1981. Named “BLUE PETER II” on 11th May 1987 at Newcastle Central. The plate incorporates the “Blue Peter” symbol as promoted by the BBC Television children’s programme that has run for many years. The winners of a Blue Peter competition had the honour of naming the HST as their prize. The nameplates were removed in November 1989. Classified as loco stock from November 1988, the loco is still in use with First Great Western at Landore. 34½” x 9” in basically ex-loco condition, although the back has been cleaned. | £1100 |
| 351 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 48525 as carried by Stanier 2-8-0 built at Doncaster in 1944, works No. 1974 to Order 373. On loan to the LNER, class O6, from December 1944 until going to the LMS, class 8F, in April 1947. Renumbered 48525 at Nationalisation. A Swansea (Victoria), and Llanelly loco, before final transfer to the Somerset & Dorset Joint line. Withdrawn in October 1965 from Bath Green Park and cut up by J. Buttigieg of Newport in April 1966. Filthy, but totally ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 352 | GREAT WESTERN & METROPOLITAN JOINT STOCK original gold leaf COAT OF ARMS showing the large initials “H&C” (Hammersmith & City) with the full company name in scroll beneath, presented on an original brown painted steel coach panel, 22” x 17½”. A little wrinkled with age and a couple of scuffs, but nice and bright otherwise. | £180 |
| 353 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NEILSON & Co. Glasgow No. 4397 1891” as carried by Gas Light & Coke Co., Kensal Green Gas Works, outside cylinder 0-4-0T. Became North Thames Gas Board stock in May 1949. Later transferred to Bromley-by-Bow Gas Works as their No. 1. No details of withdrawal and scrapping available. 9” x 5½” engraved oval, the letters, numbers and edging filled in with red wax (faded), ex-loco condition front and back. A rare pattern plate. | £1700 |
| 354 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3503 25 from 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-4 of class 25 [Condenser] built by NBL No. 27363 of 1953. Oval, 20¾” x 14½”. Together with matching tenderplate “3503 CZ” (Condensing). Oval, 7” x 4⅛”. Both items have been restored to excellent condition on the fronts, with ex-loco condition backs. (2) | £950 |
| 355 | HULL & BARNSLEY RAILWAY three aspect HANDLAMP stamped in the body “H&BR” and brass plated “London & North Eastern Railway Stainby.” Complete with all innards the burner stamped “LNE.” Bevel edged front lens with brass rim. All glasses present and complete. From an ex-GNR Goods Station between Saxby and Castle Bytham closed in June 1966. Found in a heap of discarded lamps at Peterborough. Unpainted, but good condition. | £380 |
| 356 | CARRIAGE PRINT: WESTERN HIGHLANDS NEAR MORAR by Jack Merriott from the ScR series issued 1956-57. A fine view of loch and mountains. In an original type glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £150 |
| 357 | LNER enamel LOCO DEPOT ALLOCATION PLATE: “NEWPORT.” Black lettering on white, 10” x 1½” with curved ends. Ex-loco condition with a little edge rusting. One of the more difficult plates to obtain. | £280 |
| 358 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON TENDER PLATE: “L&NWR 1576.” Rectangular, 11½” x 5” repainted front, ex-loco back. | £100 |
| 359 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “BOOKING HALL.” 14¾” x 4¾” in VGC. A rare example, repainted front with white lettering on black, the back is in ex-station condition. | £130 |
| 360 | LMS ENAMEL STATION LAMP TABLET: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA in yellow with black lettering, good colour and shine, VGC overall. An ex-LT&SR station in South Essex opened in March 1856. 20” x 4½”. | £240 |
| 361 | LNER lighthouse style silverplate SALT & PEPPER SET together with matching MUSTARD BOWL which unusually is complete with its blue plastic insert also. Manufactured by Walker & Hall, the initials “LNER” in script are clearly incised in the sides of each piece. The salt and pepper pots are each 3” tall 1⅞” diameter base, the mustard pot is 1¾” tall, 2¼” diameter base. Each piece in VGC. (3) | £160 |
| 362 | MERSEY RAILWAY ALUMINIUM NOTICE: “BOOK HERE MERSEY RAILWAY & Stations via Liverpool Etc.” Double-sided with bracket to fit at 90° to a wall. 31” x 21” repainted in blue with gold lettering and edging. The Mersey Railway ran from Liverpool – Rock Ferry opening in February 1886. It remained independent until Nationalisation in January 1948. | £190 |
| 363 | CAST IRON WORKSPLATE: “VULCAN IRON WORKS Builders Wilkes-Barre PA No. 4547 1944” as carried by standard gauge USA Transportation Corps 0-6-0T No. 6190. Used in war theatres but locations and final destination unknown. [Same design as SR “USA” tank.] Circular, 9¼” diameter, the front repainted in light blue with black letters/figures and edging, the back in ex-loco condition. | £100 |
| 364 | BR(M) WOODEN CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD: “MACHYNLLETH” on one side “BARMOUTH” on the other. 32” x 3½” ex-vehicle condition with a little scuffing at the ends, good otherwise. Both ex-Cambrian Railways stations in mid-Wales. | £380 |
| 365 | ISLE OF MAN RAILWAY COMPANY original gold leaf COAT-OF-ARMS on maroon wooden board, 17” x 13”. Operating the lines from Port Erin – Peel and St Johns – Ramsey, the company was incorporated in August December 1870. The first section of line opened to passengers in July 1873 and closed entirely in November 1965. The Port Erin line operates today in preservation under government ownership. VGC. | £95 |
| 366 | GWR CARRIAGE PANEL: NEWQUAY FROM EAST an early print by the Photochrom Company c.1895. A beautiful colour tinted photograph panel in excellent condition with titled mount in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £75 |
| 367 | LNWR REFRESHMENT DEPT white china TEA PLATE manufactured by Mintons. 7½” with laurel leaf border and ribbon and flowery decorations with the “Britannia” coat of arms with the wording “London & North Western Railways Refreshment Room Dept” around the outside. A little crazing does not detract. | £50 |
| 368 | CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE cast iron SIGNAL FINIAL with the initials “CLC” clearly embossed on one side of the spike. Restored in white. | £130 |
| 369 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “INSPECTOR.” 19½” x 3½” in good condition. Repainted front with white lettering on blue, the back in ex-station condition. | £150 |
| 370 | TOTEM: CAERNARVON BR(M) Half-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting touched in. An ex-LNWR North Wales station on the line from Menai Bridge – Afon Wen opened by the Chester & Holyhead Railway in July 1852, closed in January 1970. | £700 |
| 371 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY large three-aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “GNR” on one side and brass labelled “Great Northern Railway Breadsall Signal Box No. 4” on the other. Complete with all innards, the reservoir stamped “GNR4295” which slides in from the front. Bevel edged front lens with copper lens cone and rim. All glasses intact and complete. From a signal box between Derby Friargate and Ilkeston opened in April 1878, the station closed to passengers April 1953. Restored to VGC. | £420 |
| 372 | LNWR. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF brass labelled at one end for the section Llandudno Jcn – Llanwrst . Unfortunately when Tal-y-Cafn token station on the Blaenau Festiniog branch was closed in 1966 and the token section was extended to between Llanwrst and Llandudno Junction there were still Nos. 1 and 2 signal boxes at Llandudno Junction. As a result we do not know whether the token originates from this time or the time after 1970 when Llandudno Junction No. 2 signal box was closed and No. 1 signal box was renamed Llandudno Junction. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Ex-section condition. | £200 |
| 373 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY No. British Loco Works 65821 1908” (the number on a brass strip covering the original number which has been ground off) as carried by ex-NER P3 class 0-6-0 loco No. 1034 built by North British Loco Co Atlas Works in June 1908 works No. 18366. Retained the number 1034 at the Grouping, but reclassified J27. Renumbered 5821 in February 1946 and BR 65821 in April 1949. A long-time Percy Main engine until transferred in February 1965 to North & South Blyth from where it was withdrawn in February 1966 and cut up T Hughes Bolckows, North Blyth. Totally ex-loco condition front and back. | £580 |
| 374 | LNER CAST IRON NOTICE: “LNER Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted Penalty Forty Shilling or Imprisonment for One Month” in transitional (ex GCR) pattern, 23½” x 13” with scalloped corners. Ex-trackside condition. | £100 |
| 375 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE” (the name on two lines) as carried by the BR class 90 Bo-Bo 5,000HP 25kV AC overhead electric loco number 90012 built at Crewe Lot 1514 entering service in November 1988. Named “GLASGOW 1990 CULTURAL CAPITAL OF EUROPE” at Glasgow Central on 28th June 1990, but nameplates removed in July 1993 and renamed “BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE” at Manchester Piccadilly on 14th July 1993. Still in service (unnamed) with “One” at Norwich. 59” x 17½” and complete with the separate 10½” x 12” badge showing the crest of the British Transport Police, both in totally ex-loco condition. (2) | £3500 |
| 376 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 80048 as carried by the BR standard class 4 2-6-4T loco built at Brighton to order BR 3621 and entered traffic at Kentish Town in October 1952, before moving to Chester, then Corkerhill. Withdrawn in June 1964, reinstated one month later to Bangor. Finally withdrawn in July 1965 from Shrewsbury and scrapped by Birds Commercial Motors, Morriston. Repainted both sides some time ago. | £600 |
| 377 | SHEDPLATE 73J: TONBRIDGE (October 1958 – June 1962, previously 74D, later sub of 73F). A rare example in ex-loco condition and complete with BR(S) triangle on the back. | £150 |
| 378 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE VULCAN FOUNDRY (Limited) Newton-le-Willows Lancashire No. 4910, 1943” as carried by Ministry of Supply 2-8-0 Austerity loco No. 77094 which entered service on loan to the LNER from September 1943 until September 1944, then it went on loan to the GWR until January 1945, after which it spent time in Belgium on war service. After returning to the UK in March 1946 it spent time on loan to the SR until purchased by BR in December 1948 becoming 90558. A long-time Agecroft loco, before migrating to Gorton, then quickly to Canklow and finally Langwith Junction from where it was withdrawn in November 1965 and cut up by Station Steel of Wath. Oval, 9½” x 5¾” cleaned both sides, but with evidence of water staining. | £140 |
| 379 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “GUARDS ROOM.” 17¼” x 3½” in good condition. Repainted front with white lettering on black, the back in ex-station condition. A rare example. | £190 |
| 380 | TOTEM: GOBOWEN BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge rusting only. An ex-GWR station between Shrewsbury and Wrexham opened in October 1848, once a junction station for Oswestry. | £600 |
| 381 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY. Tyer’s double-line Permissive BLOCK INSTRUMENT with glazed front showing two needles with positions “Down (and Up) Line Blocked/Line Closed/Line Clear” also brass front and side plungers and a brass framed glazed aperture currently showing the figure “3”. 19” tall and 10½” wide overall in good, ex-signalbox condition. | £380 |
| 382 | LMS silverplate PICKLE JAR HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall with the company coat of arms clearly incised atop the base. 4¼” diameter base with three ball feet and 3” stems supporting a 3⅛” ring at the top. The original glass pickle jar complete with stopper is housed within. VGC. | £75 |
| 383 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “GNR(I) DUNDALK 1920” as carried by one of the 5’ 3” gauge locos rebuilt at Dundalk in 1920 from 4-4-0 classes Q or QL. Oval, 8¼” x 4⅜” the front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £100 |
| 384 | TYER’S SOLID BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “ROSE STREET – CLACHNAHARRY 32” from the ex-HR Inverness – Dingwall line. This token section ceased to exist in March 1987 when Rose Street signal box was closed and the line came under the supervision of Inverness PSB. Very good ex-section condition. | £1050 |
| 385 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY large three aspect HANDLAMP stamped in the body “GWR.” Wide brass collar and reducing cone, hinged dome at the top which opens to reveal grille and chimney arrangement. Bevel edged front lens with brass rim. All glasses intact and complete. Complete with all innards the burner stamped “BR(W).” Restored to VGC some time ago. | N/S |
| 386 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73023 as carried by the BR 4-6-0 standard class 5 loco built at Derby to lot 5122. Entered service in November 1951 at Patricroft. A long-time South Wales area loco until transferred to Bath Green Park in June 1964 and finally Oxford in September 1964 from where withdrawn in August 1965 and scrapped by Cashmores at Newport. Ex-loco condition both sides, but numbers are devoid of any paint. | £450 |
| 387 | SHEDPLATE: 65K POLMONT (June 1960 – May 1964, previously 64E). A rare example, only seen at auction twice previously, in ex-loco condition (ScR official stampings on the back). | £260 |
| 388 | GWR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT silverplate SUGAR BOWL manufactured by Elkington, the company coat of arms with the initials GWR and “Birmingham Restaurant” in scroll clearly incised in the side. 2¾” tall, 3¼” diameter base in VGC. | £95 |
| 389 | COPPER TOPPED HANGING STATION GAS LAMP of the Suggs type. Nicely polished copper top, the operating lever with hanging rings to facilitate operation, shade in brown and globe complete with original mantle. A hanging LNER horseshoe enamel below the globe with the name “Grassmoor” completes the set. This was an ex-GCR station between Heath and Chesterfield Central opened in November 1893, closed October 1940. Approx 22” x 12” overall. An excellent example in VGC. | £420 |
| 390 | TOTEM: PORT SUNLIGHT BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, two minor face chips and a little edge rusting only. An ex-LNWR & GW Birkenhead Joint Line station opened in March 1914. A rare totem seen only twice at auction previously, the last time in 1996. | £700 |
| 391 | SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY single aspect LIGHTERS HANDLAMP brass plated on the reducing cone “SE&CR K167,” the body stamped “SE&CR 16.” Small round bevel edged front lens. Access is via the top which is hinged. Top handle is hinged also. Rear container to hold wicks. In the floor is a cone with a centre vent and the fluted cap also contains a centre vent. Complete with innards, the reservoir stamped “SE&CR”. Restored to VGC externally some time ago. Rare. | £880 |
| 392 | MR-NCC CAST IRON NOTICE: “MIDLAND RAILWAY CO. N.C.C. – Any Person Trespassing …. (five lines of text).” 19½” x 11¾” the front painted grey with white lettering and edging, the back in ex-trackside condition. | £75 |
| 393 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS Ltd Bristol No. 1972 1940” as carried by Swanwick Collieries outside cylinder 0-6-0ST P type OX1 named “SWANWICK COLLIERIES No. 5” ex-works June 1940. Became NCB stock in January 1947. Transferred to New Hucknall Colliery in 1961 as their No, 5. Scrapped by Nottingham Scrap Metal Ltd at Basford in November 1972. Oval, 15” x 8½” in ex-loco condition, the original studs still in the back.. | £380 |
| 394 | FURNESS RAILWAY wooden carriage compartment long PICTURE PANEL showing three pairs of six black and white views of the Lake District and the company’s shipping activities. Mounted in glazed apertures within the wooden panel, the photos are credited to Arthur Hollis, Photographer, Barrow. 96” x 13” a little foxing and staining of the photo mounts does not detract. VGC otherwise. | £140 |
| 395 | BR(E) ENAMEL SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS NOEL PARK GOODS DEPOT” 48” x 30” fully flanged in dark blue with good colour and shine, one or two face and edge chips only. An ex-GER station on the Seven Sisters – Palace Gates branch opened as Green Lanes in January 1878, the passenger ceased in January 1963, but the goods service continued for some years after. | £240 |
| 396 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 57569 as carried by ex-Caledonian Railway 0-6-0 class 831 loco No. 812 built by Neilson Reid in December 1899, works No. 5615. Became LMS 17569 class 3F at the Grouping and BR 57569 at Nationalisation. A long-time Ayr loco from where it was withdrawn in November 1962 and cut up Arnott Young at Troon in February 1964. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £600 |
| 397 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY DINING CARS silverplate two-pint COFFEE POT by Elkington with the initials “GER DC” clearly incised below the batwing motif on the side. 9” high to top of finial on the lid x 4⅝” diameter base and in good condition | N/S |
| 398 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR CREWE ELECTRIC (LATER INTERNATIONAL) DEPOT showing the “spread eagle” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition and as carried from the late 1980s by one of the fleet of electric locomotives allocated to this depot. | £240 |
| 399 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “RESIDENCE.” 19¼” x 3½” in good condition. Repainted front with white lettering on black, the back in ex-station condition. A rare example. | £190 |
| 400 | BRASS INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “CARBONISATION NO. 1” as carried by NCB Manvers Main By Products, Wath-on-Dearne 0-6-0F outside cylinder loco built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns in September 1955 works No. 7847. Stored out of use by August 1979 and sold to South Yorkshire Preservation Society in May 1981 but they scrapped the loco soon after arrival at Penistone. 42½” x 5½” the front lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £350 |
| 401 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LEEDS CITY STATION CONCOURSE by Claude Buckle from the LMR Railway Architecture series, issued 1951. A view of the recently restored concourse now minus the posters. In an original type glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £220 |
| 402 | GNR CAST IRON BRIDGE RESTRICTION NOTICE: “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY – THIS BRIDGE … (two lines of text) Two Tons… (then three lines of text).” 24” x 16¼” rectangular with the casting number O15. Restored to VGC in red with white lettering on front, original condition back. | £160 |
| 403 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC Co. Ltd. Vulcan Works, Newton-le-Willows, England No. 3351/D837. 1963” as carried by BR Co-Co 1,750HP diesel-electric type 3 loco D6873 delivered new to Landore in September 1963. Renumbered 37173 class 37/0 in February 1974 then 37801 class 37/8 in September 1986. Named “ABERTHAW/ABERDDWAWAN” at Aberthaw Power Station on 27th September 1986. Nameplates removed March 1993. Allocated to Spanish Pool in March 2001 and left the UK in July 2001 via Channel Tunnel, renumbered LO32, later LO29 and finally 29. To store in Spain January 2003. Rectangular chromed brass 10⅛” x 4½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £260 |
| 404 | TYER’S FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “HAWES – GARSDALE 13” from the ex-NER and MR Northallerton – Hawes Junction (later Garsdale) line which closed in March 1959. Good ex-section condition although some of the paint infill has fallen out. | £90 |
| 405 | BR(M) DESTINATION BOARD ENAMEL: “AMPTHILL” in maroon with white lettering and VGC. 10½” x 2” the ends reduced in width for fitting into a slot. Thought to have originated from St Pancras station. Ampthill was an ex-MR station between Luton and Bedford, opened in July 1868, closed in May 1959. | £50 |
| 406 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 44168 as carried by LMS 0-6-0 class 4-4F No. 4168 built at Crewe in 1926 works No 5703. Renumbered 44168 at Nationalisation and withdrawn in October 1963 from Kirkby-in-Ashfield having previously been allocated to Saltley and Nottingham. Scrapped at Derby. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £400 |
| 407 | SHEDPLATE: 40E LANGWITH JUNCTION (1950 – July 1958) COLWICK (July 1958 – January 1966, previously 38E, later 16B). Ex-loco condition front and back. | £85 |
| 408 | GWR HOTELS silverplate COCKTAIL SHAKER by Elkington, the GWR coat of arms and “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll clearly incised into the side. 8¼” tall and 4” diameter at maximum in VGC. | £380 |
| 409 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY. A copper-topped STATION LAMP 22” high to top of chimney, 13” wide and 11” deep, with three glazed aspects, one of which opens to reveal the reservoir, burner, reflector and glass flute complete. Brackets with screwholes at the rear for wall fixing. All metalwork is painted black. A label affixed to the reflector shows that it was from Ashbourne, a Derbyshire station at the end of the line from Uttoxeter, originally opened in May 1852, then re-sited in August 1899 and reopened as a joint station with the LNWR, closed finally October 1963. Good ex-station condition. | £380 |
| 410 | TOTEM: LLANDUDNO JUNCTION BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-LNWR station on the North Wales coast opened by the Chester & Holyhead Railway in October 1858. | £600 |
| 411 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY wooden cased “Train Waiting” BLOCK INSTRUMENT the glazed front with two indicators “Received” and “Sent” also needles with the positions “Train On Line” and “Line Clear.” Underneath are a brass plunger and switch to change the aspect in the lower glazed panel from blank to “Train Waiting”. A brass label at the centre bears the engraved name “Low Moor No. 1.” Low Moor No.1 signal box was located at the Halifax end of the Low Moor complex of lines on the Halifax to Bradford line and was the junction for the Low Moor Fork line. It was a L&YR standard design opened in November 1893 and closed in January 1970 fitted with a 30 lever L&YR Tappet frame. The instrument originated from either Wyke (closed between 11/1964 and 11/1965), Lightcliffe November 1972 and then Halifax until No.1 was closed. On the Low Moor Fork line the adjacent box was Low Moor No.5. 18½” high 13” x 7½” the base clearly branded “LYR.” Good, ex-signalbox condition. | £210 |
| 412 | GWR cast iron BRIDGE NOTICE for Heavy Motor Cars/Trailers Not Exceeding 2tons/3tons axle weights, Total Not Exceeding 5 tons. Lots of text. Diamond shape, 50” x 30½” in ex-roadside condition. | £150 |
| 413 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 73441 Schenectady Works April 1945” as carried by standard gauge USA Transportation Corps 2-8-0 No. 4449 of “S160” type. Later Korean National Railway No. CS2.63. Rectangular, 14½” x 7½” the front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. The plate is slightly curved to fit the smokebox side. NOTE: Only one plate of this pattern carried – see also lot 483. | £300 |
| 414 | TYER’S FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “LEYBURN – BEDALE 16.” This section came into existence when Jervaulx signal box was closed (between 1962 and 1965) and the token section was extended to between Leyburn and Bedale. It ceased to exist in 1983 when Leyburn signal box was closed and the line between became Northallerton and Redmire became worked by a train staff. The name “Bedale” has been re-engraved. Good ex-section condition. | £280 |
| 415 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY UNIFORM JACKET in black with “LNWR” embroidered in the lapels and complete with 16mm buttons on the breast pockets and 21mm buttons down the front (Froggatt 9/6). A fine an rare item in VGC. | £80 |
| 416 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LOCH ECK, ARGYLL by Frank Sherwin from the ScR series 1956/57. A view of the loch with yacht on it and mountains in the background. VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £100 |
| 417 | SHEDPLATE: 65E KIPPS (1950 – November 1962, then sub of 65A). A scarce example, rarely seen at auction in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 418 | SIGNALBOX NAMEBOARD: ROUGH CASTLE. 74” x 11” wooden with metal letters. Face restored in white and black to VGC. An ex-North British Railway box located on the Edinburgh to Glasgow (via Falkirk High) line which closed in December 1971. | £150 |
| 419 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “CASHIERS OFFICE.” 16½” x 4¾” in VGC. Repainted front with white lettering on black, the back has also been painted, a long time before the front, possibly by the railway. An unusual doorplate. | £290 |
| 420 | TOTEM: SILECROFT BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting only. An ex-Furness Railway station on the Cumbrian Coast line between Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven opened in November 1850. A rare example seen only three times previously at auction. | £800 |
| 421 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY large four-aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “L&SWR” the reducing cone brass plated “E” and “243;” Brass ring at top of body. Wire handles at rear. Access to the innards is via a side door. Complete with all innards. Bevel edged front lens with brass rim. All glasses intact and complete. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £60 |
| 422 | GWR (UNTITLED) CAST IRON NOTICE: “CYCLES MUST NOT BE RIDDEN on This Footroad – Offenders Will Be Prosecuted.” 22¾” x 9” in ex trackside condition both sides. | £300 |
| 423 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS Ltd Bristol No. 1682 1925” as carried by Oxford & District Gas Co., Oxford Gas Works, outside cylinder 0-4-0ST. Became Southern Gas Board stock in May 1949. The loco was scrapped in 1960. Oval, 12” x 8¼” in ex-loco condition with the original studs still in the back. Note: The wax infill of the lettering, numbers and edging has largely perished with age. | £320 |
| 424 | GWR CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3763 as carried by the GWR 8750 class 0-6-0PT loco built at Swindon in December 1937 to lot 306. A Swindon and later Didcot and Old Oak Common engine, withdrawn in June 1965 from Southall and cut up by T.W. Ward, Briton Ferry. Restored both sides. | £380 |
| 425 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BRASS TENDERPLATE: “136 NG15” from the 2’ gauge NG15 class 2-8-2 loco number 136 built by Franco-Belge in 1952 Works No. 2686. Allocated to Port Elizabeth (Humewood Road) depot, the engine regularly worked the “Apple Express” from Port Elizabeth – Loerie. The loco has since been withdrawn and cannibalised. Oval, 7⅛” x 4¼” face restored, back in ex-loco condition. Together with a brass EAR&H Dar-es-Salaam Boiler Plate stamped with the boiler number 1071, new in 1944, makers number 70263, examined 28/4/55. Oval, 6⅝ x 4⅜ but possibly never carried. (2) | £110 |
| 426 | CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “L&NW & GW JOINT LINES 42” in the standard LNWR design with company initials between outer edge and inner line and bridge number at centre. Oval, 17½” x 11½” the front painted white with black lettering a long time ago, the back in ex-lineside condition. | £140 |
| 427 | BRASS CARRIAGE BUILDERS PLATE: “G.N. OF S. RY. Builders Aberdeen” as removed from a carriage body next to the line in Coatbridge some years ago, although actual identity of the vehicle is unknown. Oval, 6” x 4” cleaned, but obviously original. | £170 |
| 428 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd. Glasgow No. 26233 1948” as carried by (LNER) B1 class 4-6-0 No. 61332 entered traffic June 1948. A long-time St Margarets (Edinburgh) loco, but withdrawn from Thornton Junction in December 1962 and cut up at Cowlairs. Diamond shaped 13” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £200 |
| 429 | WEBB & THOMPSON MINIATURE TRAIN STAFF for the section Clonsilla – Leixlip “B” from the Midland Great Western Railway in Ireland. Located on the Dublin (Broadstone) to Sligo line. Leixlip signal box was closed in March 1977 and it appears the token section was extended to between Clonsilla and Maynooth. Aluminium, 10” long, the rings 1⅛ diameter in good ex-section condition. | £50 |
| 430 | TOTEM: CATFORD BRIDGE BR(S) fully-flanged green with deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. An ex-SE&CR station opened in January 1857 between Lewisham and New Beckenham. Not at all common for a London Suburban station. | £350 |
| 431 | WOODEN CASED SIGNAL REPEATER with glazed front aperture showing ornate signal and three positions: “on”, “out of order” and “off”. 3¾” x 4⅜” and 8½” high. Together with a brass cased signal repeater with a central signal with a black arm showing “Disc” and the positions “on” and “off”. 4½” diameter face, the original retaining screws missing. Both items in good ex-signalbox condition. (2) | £300 |
| 432 | MIDLAND RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone with oval brass plate “Midland Railway 15843B.” Complete with all innards, all unmarked. Bevel edged front lens with copper rim. All glasses intact and complete. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £100 |
| 433 | BRASS TENDERPLATE: “NASMYTH WILSON Limited Patricroft Manchester No. 448 – 1911” as carried by a 5’ 3” gauge GNR(I) tender of type B3 carrying 2,500 gallons of water, most likely for 0-6-0s in classes NQG and NLQG. Triangular, 14¼ x 5½” in ex-loco condition both sides, the front showing slight traces of red paint underneath. | £820 |
| 434 | GWR HOTELS china SOUP PLATE and TEAPLATE the soup plate manufactured by Copeland, the other by Booths. Both in plain black and white design with single line around rim, plus laurel leaves and the GWR coat of arms with “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll glazed on the edge. Both 9” diameter. VGC. (2) | £45 |
| 435 | LPTB ENAMEL SIGN: “NO ENTRY TO LIFTS” in white with black lettering, the words “No Entry” are sandwiched between a LT roundel in red with black edging. From one of the central London area “tube” lines. Flangeless, 32½” x 20” once contained in a wooden frame. VGC. | £220 |
| 436 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY cast iron SIGNAL FINIAL. 24” high standing on an 8” x 8” base with cut corners. In good condition having been repainted some time ago. | £140 |
| 437 | SHEDPLATE: 56G BRADFORD HAMMERTON STREET (July 1956 – December 1967, previously 37C, later 55F). Ex-loco condition in very dirty yellow, indicating that it was carried latterly by a diesel. | £140 |
| 438 | CAST IRON TENDERPLATE: “GWR 2625 4000 Gallons Swindon.” Built at Swindon to lot A128 to carry 6 tons of coal and 4,000 gallons of water, this was one of 481 tenders built to this Collett design and they were attached to all classes of loco. Oval, 8½” x 6” in ex-loco condition, but a little hairline cracking around the left-hand bolt hole, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 439 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “GAS METER.” 19” x 3½” in good condition. Repainted front with white lettering on black, the back in ex-station condition. | £160 |
| 440 | TOTEM: WARRINGTON CENTRAL BR(M) the name on two lines, fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting only. An ex-Cheshire Lines Committee station opened in August 1873. | £600 |
| 441 | LNER silverplate 1 pint COFFEE POT by Walker & Hall with the initials “LNER” in script incised on the side. Oval design 6” high to finial on top of lid, 3¼” x 4¼” base in VGC. | £80 |
| 442 | LNER CAST IRON NOTICE: “LNER – PETROL STORE – DANGER …. (plus six lines of text)” casting number O11. 19” x 12” in red the edges vaguely repainted some time ago, the back in ex-trackside condition. | £150 |
| 443 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BUILT 1953 SWINDON” as carried by BR standard class 4 4-6-0 loco 75037 built at Swindon in August 1953 to lot 401. Delivered new to Bletchley before a brief spells at Aston from December 1962, Stoke from September 1963 and finally Tebay from where it was withdrawn in December 1967 and scrapped by Arnott Young at Carlisle. The loco number “75037 R/H” has been painted on the back. Oval, 10½” x 6” front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £110 |
| 444 | SR TRADE ADVERTISING ENAMEL: “FILMS CAMERAS AND MATERIALS …..” with pointing arrow as produced for a station shop, one of the many similar to those operated by W.H. Smith that were let to traders in and around station premises. In white lettering on bright red, framed, 13¾” x 36” with the legend “SR Trade Advertising” in the bottom left-hand corner. Excellent condition. Rare. | £110 |
| 445 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY/BR(S). An OVS Bulleid design electric LOCOMOTIVE HEADLAMP as fitted to “West Country”, “Battle of Britain” and “Merchant Navy” classes of loco, unfortunately we do not know the individual identity. Bullseye lens at front, 7” tall, 4” wide and 4¼” deep, hinged at the base with locking nut at top. Made entirely of brass with copper rivets. Ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 446 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LONDON LAMBETH BRIDGE by Kenneth Steel from the LNER Post War series issued 1948-1955. A view, surprisingly little changed today, apart from the bridge structure itself. In an original style glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £70 |
| 447 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “THRELKELD – KESWICK No. 1 19” the section names engraved around a triangular cutout in a round end. This section ceased to exist in December 1967 when the remaining signal boxes on the CK&PR line were closed and the line between Keswick and Penrith was controlled by a train staff. The line closed in March 1972. Used, ex-section condition. | £320 |
| 448 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd. Glasgow No. 27728 1957” as carried by the NCB Golborne Colliery, Lancashire, 225HP 0-4-0 diesel hydraulic loco No. D2. When the colliery closed circa April 1977 it was moved to Cronton Colliery becoming “63 000 425” . In September 1984 it went to Marple & Gillott Ltd, Sheffield, presumably for scrap. Diamond shaped 13” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition front and back, with slight scoring around the base caused when the loco was involved in an accident. | £90 |
| 449 | GWR. A small wooden cased WALL CLOCK with 3½” dial clearly marked “GWR 0137” on the face, also repeated on the back cover which lifts off to reveal the winder. The legend “Made in France” is stamped on the movement. Set in an attractively turned oak case (thought not to be original). Last located in the Goods Office at Park Royal. VGC. | £300 |
| 450 | TOTEM: MAULDETH ROAD BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting repainted. An ex-LNWR South Manchester station on the Styal loop line between Wilmslow – Longsight opened in May 1909. Quite a scarce totem not seen at auction very often. | £450 |
| 451 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS “SPRINGBOK” EMBLEM as fitted to the smoke deflectors of certain classes of steam loco. Cast brass showing a speeding antelope going through a wheel, 32” from mouth to end of horns, 15” diameter wheel. Lightly polished brass, black painted wheel centre. | £620 |
| 452 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY selection of white CHINA comprising two 9” “Hotels” plates (dark blue /gold rim), an 8½” “Dumfries Hotel” plate, three “Hotels” coffee saucers and one LMS (GSW) 9” plain plate. All were manufactured by Dunn Bennett of Burslem and are in good/VGC. (7) | £170 |
| 453 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “HENSCHEL Nr. 27402 – 1952 Henschel & Sohn GmbH Kassel” as carried by 3ft 6in gauge Rhodesian Railways 4-8-2 of class 19. [Virtually identical to SAR class 19D]. Rectangular 8⅛” x 4⅛” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £100 |
| 454 | GER silverplate NIBBLES BOWL manufactured by Mappin & Webb, the initials “GER” underneath the batwing symbol clearly engraved in the side. 3⅛” tall 3⅛” diameter base, 6” diameter rim, slight wear especially to the inside of the bowl and a dent to one side. | £75 |
| 455 | GNR(I) CAST IRON STATION TABLET: LAYTOWN 16¼” x 4½” with curved ends in ex-station condition in white with black lettering and yellow showing through from underneath. A coastal station on the line between Dublin and Dundalk opened in May 1844 by the Dublin & Drogheda Railway, closed 1963. | £420 |
| 456 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 51415 as carried by the ex-L&YR 0-6-0 528 class loco No. 284 built by LYR Miles Platting in August 1880, works No. 511. Rebuilt to saddle tank in August 1895, reboilered in January 1914 and became LMS 11415 class 2F at the Grouping. Renumbered 51415 by BR in October 1949 and withdrawn in October 1958 from Lower Darwen. Repainted front a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £600 |
| 457 | LNER enamel LOCO DEPOT ALLOCATION PLATE: “HEATON.” Black lettering on white, 10” x 1⅜” with curved ends. Good ex-loco condition with minor chipping around the bolt holes only. One of the more difficult plates to obtain. | £480 |
| 458 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Darlington Works 61034 1947” as carried by LNER B1 class 4-6-0 loco No. 1034 built at Darlington, works No. 2014 and named “CHIRU.” Entered traffic in October 1947 and renumbered 61034 by BR in August 1949. Latterly allocated to Stockton, Thornaby and Ardsley, withdrawal came in December 1964 from Wakefield followed by cutting up by A. Draper of Hull. The plate has been cleaned both sides, but with evidence of water staining. | £580 |
| 459 | BRASS ANNETT’S KEY: “BALFRON GROUND FRAME” the lettering engraved around the hole of the round end “Polo” mint style. There was a signal box at this station, until closed on 7th November 1956, on the NBR Aberfoyle line. At which time the box was replaced by a ground frame. Passenger services ceased in 1951, but freight services continued for some years. Used, ex-station condition, the shaft of the key a little twisted. | £150 |
| 460 | TOTEM: KINGSTON BR(S) fully flanged green with deep colour and shine, a few repaired minor edge chips only. An ex-LSWR station on the Hounslow loop opened in May 1838, today served by South West Trains from Waterloo.. | £350 |
| 461 | BR(M) WOODEN CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD: “HELLIFIELD” on one side “GARSDALE” on the other. 28” x 3½” ex-vehicle condition with a couple of minor splits in the wood; the lettering is a little faint on both sides. Both Settle & Carlisle line stations, Garsdale formerly known as Hawes Junction. | £110 |
| 462 | FURNESS RAILWAY (UNTITLED) CAST IRON NOTICE: “BEWARE OF THE TRAINS.” 18” x 12” in totally ex-trackside condition. | N/S |
| 463 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT 1930 CREWE” as carried by one of the locos built in that year: class 5 2-6-0 13150-13224 which became 2850-2924 from 1934, built to lot 69, works Nos. 5972-6046; or class 7 0-8-0 9600-9602, built to lot 71, works Nos. 6047-6049. Oval, 10½” x 6” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £100 |
| 464 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3739 S2 from the 3ft 6 in gauge 0-8-0 shunting engine, built by Krupp No. 3004 of 1952. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” the front painted brown, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 465 | LNER ENAMEL SIGN: “TO ENFIELD TOWN TRAINS” with right pointing three-flight arrow. A 68” x 14½” framed and glazed sign in dark blue, vaguely restored along the bottom where the metal has rusted due to ingress of water. The frame is a replacement, but sympathetic with the original. From one of the North East London stations on the line out of Liverpool Street. | £260 |
| 466 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LONDON MARBLE ARCH by A.J. Wilson from the LNER Post War series issued in 1954. A view of the Marble Arch with light road traffic passing around it, a scene much different from the congestion of today!. In an original type glazed wooden frame and mint condition. | £100 |
| 467 | COPPER TOPPED STATION LAMP manufactured by Suggs with green enamel shade and glass globe, originally gas operated, but now wired for 240v AC electric operation, still having the original chain operated lever for gas. All housed with an ornate cast iron “harp” shaped frame standing on a heavy round base with holes for fixing to the top of a wall or column. 62” high, 27” wide (max), the lamp shade 16” diameter. Would look ideal on the top of the gateposts leading onto your drive. See also lot 468. | £200 |
| 468 | COPPER TOPPED STATION LAMP manufactured by Suggs. Another identical example of the lamp described in lot 467 above. | £200 |
| 469 | GWR. A small brass DRUM CLOCK with the initials “GWR” clearly shown on the 3½” dial. The number “5551” is stamped in the brass outer case and this number is repeated on the lift off back case. The movement is stamped “Made in France.” The small lifting ring at the top and the two small feet are all present. Last located in the Traffic Department, Newport (Mon). In full working order and good condition. | £200 |
| 470 | TOTEM: TANHOUSE LANE BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with good colour and shine, a couple of professionally repaired face chips and edge rusting repainted only. An ex-Midland & Great Central Joint station between Warrington and Liverpool opened in September 1890, closed October 1964. A rare totem seldom seen at auction, the last time being October 1995. | £680 |
| 471 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY COMPANY original gold leaf COAT-OF-ARMS on varnished wooden board, 20½” x 16½”. The company was incorporated in July 1845 and opened its first line on September 1847. Grouped into the LMSR from January 1923. A little wear and tear to the wooden board, good otherwise. | £40 |
| 472 | DOUBLE-SIDED IRISH RAILWAYS CAST IRON NOTICE: “NOTICE Penalty for Omission to Shut and Fasten Gates Forty Shillings” on one side; “Caution Before Crossing Look Out For Trains Both Ways” on the other. 15” x 18” repainted in grey both sides, but one side only has the lettering picked out in white. | £50 |
| 473 | BRASS TENDERPLATE: “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY Makers Dundalk 61B 1900” as carried by a 5’ 3” gauge type B1 tender carrying 2,500 gallons of water. We were unable to trace loco or class this tender was attached to. Oval, 9⅞” x 5⅞” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £300 |
| 474 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY silverplate CANDLESTICK HOLDER manufactured by Elkington, the initials “GER” in script underneath a “batwing” motif clearly incised on the edge. 6¼” diameter and in good condition. | £50 |
| 475 | LMS ENAMEL STATION LAMP TABLET: ATHERTON (CENTRAL) in yellow with black lettering with good colour and shine, a little chipping and rusting around the top fixing hole only, minor edge rusting touched-in. An ex-L&YR station between Wigan and Walkden opened in July 1888, the suffix was dropped in 1954. 17” x 4½”. | £280 |
| 476 | DEUTSCHE REICHSBAHN SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 86 044 from the standard gauge 2-8-2T of class 86 built Schichau works No. 3221 of 1931. To East German DR after the second world war. A freight tank loco. Together with a rectangular cast iron plate “Deutsche Reichbahn” also fitted to the cabside. Dimensions: Smokebox 23¾” x 8” aluminium numbers riveted to steel plate; cast iron plate: 23½” x 4”. Both items in filthy ex-loco condition. (2) | £300 |
| 477 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY large three-aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “GNR” on one side and brass labelled “Great Northern Railway Company Counthorpe Bx No.2 Corby” on the other. The reducing cone is stamped “GNR 5866” and has a brass oval plate “T. Knight & Co. Highgate Works Leopold St Birmingham.” Complete with all innards which slide in from the front. Bevel edged front lens with painted lens cone and rim. All glasses intact and complete. From a signalbox on the East Coast Main Line between Essendine and Grantham. Restored to VGC some time ago. | £380 |
| 478 | LNER cut glass CELERY JAR with the initials “LNER” in script clearly etched into the glass. 6¼” tall, 3¾” diameter base in VGC. | £170 |
| 479 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “HEATHFIELD - BOVEY” the section names engraved. Traces of blue paint can be seen. This token section was located on the Newton Abbot to Moretonhampstead line. By 1960 Bovey signal box had closed and the line between Heathfield and Moretonhampstead was worked by a train staff. Used, ex-section condition. | £820 |
| 480 | TOTEM: HEADCORN BR(S) fully-flanged green in good ex-station condition with a little edge chipping and rusting, complete with original fixing brackets at the back. An ex-SER station on the Folkestone Line between Paddock Wood and Ashford opened in August 1842 once a junction station for the Kent & East Sussex line. A rare totem seen at auction only three times previously, the last time in 2001. | £750 |
| 481 | GNR(I) ENAMEL SIGN: “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY (IRELAND) Hereby Gives Public Warning To All Persons Not to Trespass Upon This Railway Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted.” 20” x 12” in ex-trackside condition, originally in blue with white lettering, but badly faded to grey with a little rust staining, the lettering unaffected however. | £40 |
| 482 | LNER CAST IRON BRIDGE RESTRICTION NOTICE: “LONDON, NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY – THIS BRIDGE … (two lines of text) One Ton … (then three lines of text).” 24” x 16¼” rectangular in the GNR pattern with the casting number O15. Restored to VGC in red with white lettering on front, unpainted back. | £110 |
| 483 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “TRANSPORTATION CORPS U.S, Army 4449 Specification No. T-1569 W33-02 to 2634 Manufactured by The American Locomotive Company No. 73441 April 1945” as carried by standard gauge USA Transportation Corps 2-8-0 No. 4449 of type “S160”. Later Korea National Railway No. CS2.63. Rectangular, 14½” x 7½” the front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. The plate is slightly curved to fit the smokebox side. NOTE: Only one plate of this pattern carried – see also lot 413. | £300 |
| 484 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY silverplate oval SERVING DISH by Mappin & Webb, the initials “L&SWR” incised in the side, 10” x 7½” a little wear and tear to the silver; together with an oval silverplate PLATTER by Mappin & Webb with initials “L&SWR” incised around the edge, 10” x 8¼ in good condition. (2) | £120 |
| 485 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE CHIMNEY from the Padarn Railway 4’ 0” gauge 0-6-0T outside cylinder loco named “DINORWIC” built by Hunslet in December 1882 works No. 302. The loco was scrapped in August 1963 at Gilfachddu by Pittrail Ltd. 50” high, 30¼” diameter flue, 20½” diameter, externally restored in black. | £250 |
| 486 | CARRIAGE PRINT: FINCHINGFIELD ESSEX by F. Donald Blake from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-1955. A view of the village street with windmill in the background. Finchingfield is a frequent winner of Essex “Best Kept Village Competition.” In an original type glazed wooden frame. The print has one slight fold mark, but is VGC otherwise. | N/S |
| 487 | SHEDPLATE: 8H ALLERTON (July 1960 – September 1963, later 8J). Ex-loco condition front and back. Unfortunately a chalked number on the back cannot be discerned. | £125 |
| 488 | BOARD HOUSING 15 DIFFERENT SIGNALBOX SHELF PLATES all of cast iron, LNWR pattern, with a variety of lever descriptions from Ellesmere Port No. 1 Signalbox. An ex-Birkenhead Railway station opened in July 1863 as Whitby Locks renamed in September 1870. The railway was jointly vested in the GWR and LNWR in July 1861. Ellesmere Port No.1 signal box closed on 4th October 1971. | £130 |
| 489 | GWR REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT silverplate half pint TANKARD by Elkington, the initials “GWR” surrounded by the wording “Refreshment Department” in garter around it, also the words “Half Pint” clearly incised on the side. 3⅞” tall, 3⅛” diameter base in VGC. | £180 |
| 490 | TOTEM: BROAD STREET BR(M) fully flanged maroon, good colour and a reasonable shine, although ex-station condition with a number of small rusty chips on the face and the usual edge rusting and chipping. Will look good with a minimal amount of restoration. One of the larger 4’ long totems installed at a limited number of stations in the London Area. From the ex-North London Railway terminal station in London, next to Liverpool Street, opened in November 1865, closed in June 1986. A rare totem, only three times at auction, the last in 1999. | £1900 |
| 491 | BR INTER-CITY. An attractive stainless steel “Swallow” motif as fitted to HST Power Cars from the late 1980s as they went through works for overhaul, re-livery and re-branding. Removed mid-1990s when they were re-branded into the various new identities connected with Privatisation. 31” x 35” in ex-loco condition. | £130 |
| 492 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “GCR 3” SV 32 FT” reputed to be from the GCRs Goods Depot at Chester Midland Road. 17¾” x 13” in original condition. | £50 |
| 493 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY SONS & CO. Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock No 1722, 1921” as carried by Gas Light & Coke Co., Beckton Gas Works, outside cylinder 0-4-0T No. 43, later renumbered 39. Became North Thames Gas Board stock in May 1949. Scrapped in November 1960 by a Westcliff-on-Sea scrap dealer. Oval, 16¾” x 11¾” the front restored a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £580 |
| 494 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 6643 as carried by the GWR 5600 class 0-6-2T loco built at Swindon in September 1928 to lot 252. A long-time Barry engine until transferred to Llanelly in July 1964 from where withdrawn in August 1965 and scrapped by Birds at Bynea. Repainted front in red with gold numbering and rim, the back in ex-loco condition. A neatly repaired hairline crack does not detract. | £600 |
| 495 | ILLUMINATED GLASS GLOBE advertising “Pink Paraffin” as recovered from a Petrol Station forecourt dispensing the product from a pump. The words “Pink Paraffin” are shown within a decreasing circle on both sides of the white globe. 16½” x 15½” a small chip in the glass at the base where the globe was held by retaining screws, good otherwise. | £30 |
| 496 | GREAT SOUTHERN & WESTERN RAILWAY WAGONPLATE: “GSWR 8810 INCHICORE WORKS.” Oval, 12½” x 7” in ex-vehicle condition front and back, burn marks only where removed. | £150 |
| 497 | SHEDPLATE: 74B RAMSGATE (1950 – October 1958, then 73G). A scarce example, seldom seen at auction, repainted front a long time ago, the back ex-loco. | £450 |
| 498 | CAST IRON SIGNAL BOX FRAME MAKERS PLATE: “MCKENZIE & HOLLAND Railway Signal Engineers Patentees Worcester.” Crescent shaped, 19¼” x 7” nicely painted in black with gold and red lettering. | £220 |
| 499 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE, organ pipe type complete with operating lever, the initials “GWR” clearly stamped in the base along with embossed letter “W” (Westinghouse) in circle and the numbers “1118” and “12689”. The whistle barrel is also stamped “GWR” near the base. This is an air operated whistle of the BR class “08” type and it is thought this particular example may have been from one of the early GWR 0-6-0 diesel shunters built between 1936-1948 which became 15100-15107 in BR days. 12⅜” tall x 6½” to end of operating lever, the barrel 1⅛” diameter, in good ex-loco condition. | £350 |
| 500 | SNCF. A pair of large LOCOMOTIVE OIL HEADLAMPS, one with clear lens, the other with a blue lens and both with white painted perimeter band around the glass. Apart from brass catches and screws, everything else is painted black. Both are embossed “SNCF” in the body, one having a serial number “3811” the other (blue) unnumbered. Brass labels with the makers name Albert Butin, Paris, on one and Duvard & Villars, St Ouen Seine, on the other (blue lens) are present. Both are complete with innards, but the blue lens example has no reflector. 21” high to top of carrying handles, the lens 11” diameter and 8¼” deep. Both restored to VGC. (2) | £110 |