| Lot | Description |
| 1 | ENAMEL POSTERBOARD HEADING: “VALE OF RHEIDOL LIGHT RAILWAY” in green with white lettering. One or two small face chips and a little rusting and edge chipping. This famous narrow gauge line was opened from Aberystwyth – Devil’s Bridge in August 1902 and was absorbed by the Cambrian Railways July 1913 which dates the origin of the sign to the early days of operation. 21” x 4” very good overall for its age. | £1100 |
| 2 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “BEWARE OF THE TRAINS” with the company initials “GNR” and the casting number “G5” at the base. An unusual casting, 23¾” x 12” with rounded corners, restored in black with white letters and border, the back in original condition. | £170 |
| 3 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 2682 - 1924” as carried by (GCR) 4-4-0 D11/2 class loco No. 6389 “HAYSTOUN OF BUCKLAW” built by Kitson Works No. 5390 and entered service in October 1924. Renumbered 2682 in September 1946 and became BR 62682 in June 1949. Withdrawn in July 1961 from Eastfield. Repainted front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £520 |
| 4 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 80 as carried by the Manchester Ship Canal Co loco No. 80 an inside cylinder 0-6-0T built by Kitson Works No. 5321 in 1927. Scrapped at Mode Wheel Shops in December 1964. 15½” x 9½” with rounded corners, the front stripped ready for restoration, the back in ex-loco condition complete with fixing studs. | £130 |
| 5 | LMS ENAMEL STATION LAMP TABLET: MILLERS DALE in black lettering and edging on yellow in good condition with a little face wear and edge chipping/rusting only. An ex-MR Derbyshire station between Matlock and Buxton opened in June 1863, closed March 1967. 17½” x 4⅝”. See also Lot 245. | £340 |
| 6 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 45667 from the LMS 4-6-0 “Jubilee” class 5XP-6P loco 5667 “JELLICOE” built at Crewe, Works No. 265 in November 1935. Named on 25th February 1937. Became BR 45667 in April 1949. A Nottingham, Burton and Derby loco, withdrawn from Bank Hall in January 1965. Repainted front and back a long time ago. A small weld (by BR) evident from the back, hardly noticeable from the front. The plate was bought direct from the scrap dealer Maden & McKee Liverpool (receipt accompanies) as the loco which had been standing at Bank Hall for some time prior to scrapping unusually did not have it removed prior to delivery. | £2800 |
| 7 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: GEDLING. 23¾” x 4½” with curved ends from ex-GNR station between Radcliffe-on-Trent and Daybrook, the full title Gedling & Carlton, opened in February 1876, closed April 1960. Repainted front in white, the back in ex-station condition. | £400 |
| 8 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SHERINGHAM – RUNTON JC 4” the names engraved around a centre circle painted red, from the ex-M&GN Joint Line section opened in June 1887 by the Eastern & Midlands Railway. The token section was taken out of use in 1963 when Runton West Junction signal box was closed and the single line section was extended to between Sheringham East and Cromer Beach signal boxes. Very good ex-section condition. | £340 |
| 9 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “AMBULANCE ROOM” maroon in VGC with good colour and shine, a minor face chip and a little edge chipping only. 18” x 3½” fully flanged. A rare example. | £280 |
| 10 | TOTEM: KNOTTY ASH BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. One or two minor face chips, edge chipping and untouched edge rusting only. An ex-Cheshire Lines Committee Liverpool area station between West Derby and Childwall originally named Old Swan & Knotty Ash when opened in December 1879, later renamed Knotty Ash & Stanley, closed November 1960. A rare totem, the first time seen at auction. | £1150 |
| 11 | BR(W) ENAMEL SIGN: “PARCELS AND LEFT LUGGAGE” in chocolate and cream with excellent colour and shine. Flangeless, 48” x 12” minor edge chipping and rusting only. | N/S |
| 12 | CARRIAGE PRINT: SUNDERLAND Co. DURHAM by E.T. Holding from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-47. A view of the busy docks area with rail and road bridges beyond over the River Wear. In an original type glazed wooden frame in VGC. | £100 |
| 13 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “KERR, STUART & Co. Ltd. London & Stoke No. 4080 of 1919” as carried by the North Staffordshire Railway 0-6-0T loco No. 75. Renumbered 1603 by the LMS in 1923. In May 1933 the loco was sold to Nunnery Colliery Co Ltd at Nunnery and went into NCB ownership in January 1947 and numbered No. 9. Scrapped in April 1962 by C.F. Booth of Rotherham. Oval, 12⅞” x 6¾” unpainted front, lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. Plates from NSR locos are exceedingly rare. | £420 |
| 14 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4401 as carried by the GWR 2-6-2T 4400 class loco built as No. 3101 under Swindon Lot No 147. Rebuilt Swindon Works No. 2026 in July 1905 and renumbered 4401. Superheater fitted April 1917. Withdrawn in October 1954. Repainted front in an unusual green colour, the back is ex-loco condition complete with a chalked letter “L” indicating the plate was carried on the left hand side and the number “3101” is also stamped in. A remarkable survivor. | £4900 |
| 15 | LMSR SIGNALBOX BOARD: “WATFORD NO. 3” in wood with metal letters painted white on black. 60” long and 10” wide in ex-box condition with a little wear and tear. A small section of beading is missing from the bottom. The signalbox was on the St. Albans branch at the country end of Watford Junction station, 465 yards from Watford No.1 signal box on the West Coast Main Line. It was an LMSR Type 11c design but was opened in the early years of BR (between 1949 and 1952). It was closed in November 1973 when the whole of the St. Albans branch came under the control of Watford Junction power signal box. | £280 |
| 16 | LMSR CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD with “Inverness” on one side “London (Euston)” on the other. Wood with metal ends, 28” x 3⅜” painted in white with black lettering in ex-vehicle condition. | £110 |
| 17 | SHEDPLATE: 55C FARNLEY JUNCTION (September 1956 – November 1966, previously 25G). Ex-loco condition painted in tangerine. Probably carried by a DMU in later life. | £75 |
| 18 | TYER’S SOLID BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “NEWBURGH – BRIDGE OF EARN JCT 22” the names engraved around a central hole, from the ex-NBR line between Ladybank and Perth which opened in July February 1848 and lost the local passenger service in June 1964. The token section came into existence in July 1933 when the line was singled and ceased to exist in January 1972 when Bridge of Earn signalbox was closed. Good ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 19 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 14” dial wooden cased single fusee OFFICE CLOCK with the initials “GWR” painted on the face. An ivorine plate on the side of the back box reads “GWR No. 743.” Small doors at bottom and on right hand side of back box to adjust pendulum. Complete with pendulum and key and in full working order. A little crazing of the paint on the face does not detract from a very nice piece. | N/S |
| 20 | TOTEM: PAR BR(W) half-flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine. One small repaired face chip and repainted edge rusting only. An ex-GWR station between Lostwithiel and St Austell, the junction for Newquay, opened in May 1859 by the Cornwall Railway and still open today. A highly desirable Cornish example seldom seen at auction. | £580 |
| 21 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL silverplate four-compartment CONDIMENT SET manufactured by Walker & Hall. A 6” x 5” diameter base standing on four ball feet with vinegar bottle, mustard bottle (no spoon), pepper pot and glass salt dish standing around the central carrying handle some 7” tall. The initials “GWR” (in script) surrounded by the hotel name in garter are clearly incised on a panel next to the salt dish. 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. Good condition. | £300 |
| 22 | SLIGO LEITRIM & NORTHERN COUNTIES RAILWAY cast iron GATE NOTICE from an accommodation crossing with “SL&NCR” heading and twelve lines of text. A very small 7½” x 11½” in completely original condition with plenty of rust and all four corner fastenings rusted in. The railway ran from Enniskillen – Collooney in Northern Ireland opening in January 1880 and closed in October 1957. | £480 |
| 23 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “DÜBS & Co. No 3057 Glasgow Locomotive Works 1893” as carried by Central South African Railways 3ft 6ins gauge 4-6-0 loco No. 357. Transferred to Cape Government Railways as No. 356 and finally to South African Railways in 1912 as No. 432. Diamond shaped, 13½” x 5½” unpainted, ex-loco condition front and back with plenty of wear and tear. | £400 |
| 24 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY two-position BLOCK INSTRUMENT 20” tall, the base 11½” x 6½”. In very good condition, complete, and with all display glasses intact. It has an ivorine plate “Carlisle No. 8” but the initials “NSR” and the number “2814” are clearly stamped into the base. The top of the opening door at the base also reveals the legend “Longport Junction” which has been written on. It seems probable that the instrument was re-used when the box at Longport Junction closed. Carlisle No.8 (also known as Currock Junction) was where the M&CR Carlisle goods lines left the main Maryport to Carlisle line. Longport Junction was where the Pinnox branch to Tunstall Junction line left the Stoke to Kidsgrove line. | £500 |
| 25 | INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “TUMULUS” as carried by Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers Ltd., Holborough Works, Snodland, Kent, 0-4-0ST outside cylinder loco built by Robert Stephenson Hawthorns Works No. 7813 in 1954. The loco is thought to have survived until late in 1969, but no trace after that year. Cast brass 24” x 5½” in totally ex-loco condition, the top edge is wider than the bottom to facilitate fixing to the tank side. The lot is accompanied by the Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Specification sheet and some photographs of the chalk quarry where the locomotive worked. | £650 |
| 26 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 69642 from the LNER 0-6-2T class N7/1 loco No. 850 built at Gorton in July 1926 with condensing apparatus which was later removed in April 1937. Became LNER 9642 in May 1946 and BR 69642 in June 1948. rebuilt to N7/5 class in March 1951 with round top firebox. Withdrawn in November 1960 from Stratford and cut up there. Repainted front to VGC, the back in primer. | £750 |
| 27 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: MELROSE. 25¾” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NBR Waverley route station, opened in February 1849, closed January 1969. Totally ex-station condition front and back. | £350 |
| 28 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 61349 Gorton Works 1949” as carried by the (LNER) 4-6-0 B1 class loco 61349 built at Gorton and entered traffic in July 1949. This was the last steam loco built at Gorton. A long-time St Margarets Edinburgh loco finally withdrawn in August 1966 from Thornton Junction and cut up by Motherwell Machinery & Scrap Co. The front has been tastefully restored and lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £600 |
| 29 | BR(NE) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “PASSENGER AGENT” fully flanged in tangerine with deep colour and shine, minor edge chipping only. 18” x 6”, an extremely rare example with black edged lettering and VGC. | £450 |
| 30 | TOTEM: HALE BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. A couple of edge chips and a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-Cheshire Lines Committee station between Altrincham and Chester opened in May 1862 originally named Bowdon Peel Causeway, later Peel Causeway, and still open today. A rare totem, only seen at auction three times previously, the last time in April 2002. | £1250 |
| 31 | BR(E) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: BRITISH RAILWAYS STATION with left pointing two-flight arrow at the centre. Dark blue, good colour and shine, with a small repaired face chip, but a little damage sustained at the edges. Unusual early pattern with “British Railways” not shown within a totem. 21” x 10½” fully-flanged. | £350 |
| 32 | CARRIAGE PRINT: RAVENGLASS CUMBERLAND by David Cobb from the LMR series (B) issued in 1952. A print of the coastline close to the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (Ratty) and an example not seen at auction for several years. In an original type larger sized glazed wooden frame and mint. | £170 |
| 33 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT CREWE 1936” as carried by LMS 4-6-0 “Jubilee” class 5XP-6P loco No. 5727 “INFLEXIBLE” built at Crewe, Works No. 325 in October 1936 and named from new. Became BR 45727 in June 1948. A Perth and later Corkerhill loco withdrawn from there in December 1962 and broken up at Campbells, Airdrie. The number “5727” and name “Inflexible” have been chalked on the back. Oval 10½” x 6” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £520 |
| 34 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3363 19D from 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 built by NBL, Works No. 26083 of 1948. Mixed traffic design for lighter rail lines. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £800 |
| 35 | TOTEM: TORPHINS BR(Sc) fully-flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. One repaired face chip and a little repaired edge chipping and repainted rusting only. An ex-GNSR Ballater Branch station opened in December 1859, closed February 1966. A scarce totem, infrequently seen at auction. | N/S |
| 36 | COLLECTION OF BRASS SIGNALBOX SHELF PLATES. Two different designs: four rectangular 4¾ x 1¾” two engraved with “Norton Junction”, etc., also six larger rectangular type 5¼” x 4” with various engravings such as “43 Loop to Down Main Starting”, 3 Up Main Distant”, etc. All are engraved with either black or red infill and in VGC. In 1960 there were Norton Junction No.1, Norton Junction No.3, and Norton Crossing Junction on former LNWR lines in the Walsall area. There was also a Norton Junction on the former GWR Oxford to Worcester line. (10) | £110 |
| 37 | SHEDPLATE: 73A STEWARTS LANE (1950 – June 1962, later 75D). Ex-loco condition front and back, the BR(S) Eastleigh triangle clearly visible in the back. | £160 |
| 38 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “CRAIGENDORAN JCT – UPPER HELENSBURGH 7” (the “Jct” has been re-engraved). From the ex-NBR West Highland Line token section which existed from the opening of the line in 1894 until July 1968 when Helensburgh Upper (named thus in BR Sectional Appendix) signalbox closed and the token section was extended to between Craigendoran and Garelochead. Very good ex-section condition. | £650 |
| 39 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGN: “TICKETS” maroon in excellent condition with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a couple of well repaired edge chips only. 18” x 6⅛” fully flanged. | £140 |
| 40 | TOTEM: EAST HAM BR(E) fully-flanged dark blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine. No face chips, minor edge rusting only. An ex-LT&SR station between Fenchurch Street and Barking, now served by LUL District Line trains, opened in March 1858. A rare totem, only seen at auction three times previously. | £1900 |
| 41 | PULLMAN CAR BRASS TABLE LAMP in brass with a modern curved plain base and tubular stem attached to which are wire holders for the lamp shade. The base is clearly stamped “PHOENIX” at the electrical input. This lamp was of an experimental design; exclusive to Phoenix, a “Golden Arrow” car, clearly reflecting the austerity of the post-war era. Built in 1952 withdrawn from the “Golden Arrow” in September 1972, now preserved on VSOE. The car was used by French President, Charles de Gaulle and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, among many other dignitaries. Approx. 19” high with 6¼” diameter base. Fitted with an original pink Perspex shade. Rewired and a 3-pin plug fitted (not tested). Lamp and shade all in VGC. | £800 |
| 42 | PULLMAN CAR silverplate SAUCE BOAT manufactured by Martin Hall & Co Ltd Sheffield “Shrewsbury Plate.” The round crest Pullman coat of arms with the name “Pullman Car Company Limited” within two line border around it is incised in the side. Oval shaped, 6⅝” x 4” at the top, 4” to top of handle. VGC. | N/S |
| 43 | PULLMAN CAR enamel and gilt UNIFORM CAP BADGE: “SOUTHERN – GOLDEN ARROW” in green enamel at top and bottom of badge, the Pullman coat of arms in red yellow, blue and white enamels at the centre with “Pullman” in scroll below it in red enamel. These are set against two three-flight arrows set diagonally behind. This was a post-war badge (c.1946) manufactured by L. Simpson (London) Ltd which is incised on the back together with the number “17.” 2¼” x 2” in good original condition, a little loss of green enamel in the word “Southern” only. | £400 |
| 44 | WAGONS-LITS PULLMAN “ORIENT EXPRESS” pair of BRASS TAPS both with ceramic labels bearing the title “Orient Express” one “Chaud” the other “Froid” complete with brass spout and aluminium connections. Approx 24” long. An unusual item in ex-vehicle condition. | £50 |
| 45 | ADJUSTABLE BRASS TABLE LAMP in brass with turned base. The bulbous stem is jointed at the middle with a butterfly nut to tighten and loosen the joint to angle the lamp in different positions. Wire lamp holders at the top with a flower bud finial atop. No shade present and no other identification. We originally thought this was a Pullman Car lamp, but there were no lamps fitted that were adjustable. All those introduced from the 1890s were free-standing. We now believe this lamp originated from an ocean going vessel – perhaps Southern Railway or LNER owned. Approx. 13” high with 3½” diameter base. Rewired and a 3-pin plug fitted (not tested). VGC. | £40 |
| 46 | LB&SCR. Sykes “Lock & Block” BLOCK INSTRUMENT complete with the original makers brass plate. The glazed display reads “1, 6, 10, to Track Circuits D and H (both letters in circle).” At the centre are the moveable aspects reading “locked “ and “unlocked. ”A supplementary steel cased glazed display above the instrument describes the route aspects. Unfortunately there is no indication which signalbox the instrument originated from, but is probably from the South London area. Stands 22½” high plus rodding at base. Good, ex-box condition, but glass in top display is cracked. | £130 |
| 47 | LNER ENAMEL LOCO DEPOT ALLOCATION PLATE: “THTON JCT” (Thornton Junction). Black lettering on white, 9½” x 1⅜” with curved ends. Ex-loco condition with staining and rusting around the edges, a scarce example nevertheless. | £170 |
| 48 | LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE RAILWAY: TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE-LINE TABLET for the section “Pilton Bridge – Chelfham 14” with section names engraved around the central square. Running between Lynton and Barnstaple this narrow gauge line was incorporated in June 1895 opening to traffic on 16th May 1898. 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 third of a set of five tablets, covering the entire line, to be offered in this and the following two auctions. Good ex-section condition. | £2900 |
| 49 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY 14” dial wooden cased single fusee OFFICE CLOCK with the company name “LYR Co.” and the location “Pernt Way Blackburn” painted on the face. Small doors at bottom and on right hand side of back box to adjust pendulum. There is also a small plate screwed to the top of the back box with the number “2131.” The clock was finally allocated to Chester District Goods & Passenger Manager. Complete with pendulum and key and in full working order. | £900 |
| 50 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “THE ESSEX REGIMENT” as carried by the LNER 4-6-0 “Sandringham” B17/4 class loco No. 2858 built at Darlington and entered traffic in May 1936. Named “NEWCASTLE UNITED” until June 1936 when it was renamed “THE ESSEX REGIMENT” and reclassified B17/3. Renumbered 1658 in December 1946 and 61658 by BR in June 1948. Reclassified B17/6 in September 1950. Allocated to Colchester and Stratford for many years until finally withdrawn in December 1959 from Stratford and cut up at Doncaster in February 1960. Cast brass, 59” x 6½” the front in ex-loco condition with letters lightly polished, the back also in ex-loco condition with traces of green paint. Unfortunately, the nameplate is minus the matching badge of the Essex Regiment. It appears they have been parted for at least the past 40 years, which is the length of time the vendor has owned the nameplate. However, it is known that the badge is not lost and is currently held in a private collection. An ideal opportunity to re-unite the two perhaps? | £15000 |
| 51 | GWR MARINE DEPARTMENT silverplate one-pint COFFEE POT manufactured by Elkington. 3¾” diameter base, 6½” tall to top of finial on lift-lid. The initials “GWR” inside a garter stating “Marine Dept.” clearly incised on the side. | £190 |
| 52 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ASHBOURNE DERBYSHIRE by Frank Sherwin from the LMR series (B) issued circa 1952. A view of the main street with horses and carts in evidence and many shops with their sun blinds down. In an original style larger sized glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £160 |
| 53 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 9603 Built Stratford Works 1921” as carried by ex-GER 0-6-2T class L77 No. 1003 built at Stratford to Order K85 with condensers, which were removed in 1937. Renumbered and reclassified No. 8003 from January 1925 class N7. rebuilt with round top firebox in July 1940. Renumbered 7981 from August 1944 and 9603 from November 1946 and became BR 69603 in May 1949. Withdrawn in July 1959 from Stratford and cut up there. The front has been tastefully restored and lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 54 | MOZAMBIQUE RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “CAMINOS DE FERRO MOÇAMBIQUE 57” from the 3ft 6in gauge 0-8-2T built by Henschel, Works No. 28385 of 1950. Heavy shunter. Oval, 21” x 14¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £300 |
| 55 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGNALBOX BOARD: LANCING in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a small face chip and one or two minor edge chips only. An ex-LB&SCR station between Brighton and Worthing opened in November 1845 and still open today. Also home to the LB&SCR carriage works which closed some time ago. The signalbox was opened by BR in 1963. It is still open controlling the 'West Coastway' line between Portslade and Angmering. 54” x 12” in VGC. | £1800 |
| 56 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73143 from the BR 4-6-0 standard class 5MT loco built at Derby in December 1956 to Order 9247 with Caprotti valve gear and new to Leicester Midland. Later allocated to Nottingham, Derby and Rowsley before withdrawal in June 1968 from Patricroft and cut up by John Cashmore at Great Bridge. Repainted front and back a long time ago. Note: A hairline crack in the back has been welded over to ensure no further damage (invisible from the front). | £460 |
| 57 | SHEDPLATE: 71A EASTLEIGH (1950 - September 1963, then 70D). The number “30530” has been painted on the back. This was SR 0-6-0 Q class loco built at Eastleigh in January 1938 as No. 530. Became 30530 at Nationalisation. Allocated at Eastleigh until December 1962 when transferred to Exmouth Junction, then Bournemouth until finally withdrawn in 1964 from Nine Elms. Ran 589,992 miles in service. Repainted front and back a long time ago, the BR(S) Eastleigh triangle on the back clearly visible. | £100 |
| 58 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY (IRELAND). A large Webb & Thompson electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Pomeroy” and “Beragh” embossed on brass plates and a key for operation of a ground frame at one end. A section on the Portadown – Omagh line which closed in February 1965. 26” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Good, ex-section condition. | £75 |
| 59 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR CREWE DIESEL DEPOT showing the “leaping cat” logo. This is one of the later cut-out type as fitted to locomotives in the Rail Express Systems pool in the 1990s and carried until taken over by EWS. 17” x 11¾” overall in ex-loco condition and thought to be scarcer than the diamond plaque. See also lot 258. | £320 |
| 60 | TOTEM: BRUNDALL GARDENS HALT BR(E) fully-flanged dark blue, the suffix in the lower panel, in VGC with deep colour and shine. A couple of minor face chips, a couple of edge chips and untouched rusting only. An LNER station between Norwich Thorpe and Yarmouth Vauxhall opened in August 1924 and still open today. A rare totem, only seen once previously at auction. | £1400 |
| 61 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY POLICEMAN’S WOODEN TRUNCHEON in black with transferred gold leaf crown and crest with the wording “N.E.R Police N.”, machine turned handle. Length 15” x 1½” diameter at the widest part. Lots of wear and tear. | £80 |
| 62 | STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AND MIDLAND JUNCTION RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGE NOTICE: “MOTOR CAR ACTS 1896 AND 1903 – NOTICE …. (plus eight lines of text).” A manageable 16¼” x 11½” with scalloped corners, restored front in red with white lettering some time ago, the back in original condition. The company was an amalgamation of the East & West Junc., Evesham Redditch & Stratford-on-Avon Junc and S-o-A Towcester & Midland Junc. Railways on 1st January 1909. Grouped into the LMSR on 1st January 1923. | £380 |
| 63 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ROBERT STEPHENSON & HAWTHORNS Ltd. Newcastle Works 7061 of 1942” as carried by Workington Iron & Steel Co., Moss Bay Works, outside cylinder 0-6-0ST No. 61 (originally “LOWCA NO. 61”). The loco was used to work traffic from Lowca Colliery to Moss Bay Iron & Steel Works. We can find no trace of the loco after 1968. Oval, 13” x 8⅝” unpainted front lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 64 | ENAMEL SIGN: “PUBLIC TELEPHONE CALL BOX UNDER L. & N.W.R. CONTROL.” 36” x 12” in blue lettering on white with good colour and shine. No major face chips, but a little rusting around the edges with minor loss at one corner. A rare sign from the early days of telephone communications. | £380 |
| 65 | TOTEM: BRIDGEND BR(W) fully-flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, apart from two well-repaired drill holes and a little untouched edge chipping only. An ex-GWR main line station between Cardiff and Port Talbot opened in June 1850, still open today. | £550 |
| 66 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 41712 from the ex-MR 0-6-0T 1102 class loco No. 1554 built at Derby in 1882 and rebuilt there in 1913 and 1928. Renumbered 1712 in 1907 and this was also the first LMS numbered class 1F. Became 41712 at Nationalisation. Latterly a Kirkby-in-Ashfield allocation, withdrawn from service in the autumn of 1964 and scrapped by Cohens at Kettering. Completely ex-loco condition front and back. | £950 |
| 67 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE of the hooter type complete with inlet valve, which has the pattern number “132778” stamped into it, and standing some 18” tall, the barrel 1¾” diameter, 8½” over valve assembly. Loco identity unknown. A rare whistle, very few seen at auction, and in good ex-loco condition. | £180 |
| 68 | TYER’S ALUMINIUM SINGLE-LINE TABLET: “TURVEY – OLNEY 28” the names engraved around central square cut out. From an ex-MR section on the Bedford - Northampton line which opened in June 1872, closed to passengers in March 1962. Freight services continued, but these ceased in January 1964 when the line between Piddington and Oakley Junction (North of Bedford) was finally closed. Very good, ex-section condition. | £160 |
| 69 | LMS 8” dial oak cased single fusee WALL CLOCK manufactured by Smiths with the initials “LMS” and the number “16544” are painted on the face. The number “16544” is also shown on the back box. In full working order and complete with pendulum and key. | £400 |
| 70 | TOTEM: NAVIGATION ROAD BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little untouched edge rusting only. An ex-Manchester South Junction & Altrincham line station opened in July 1931, still open today served by the Manchester Metro and also First North Western. A rare totem, only seen once at auction previously in April 1986. | £1250 |
| 71 | BR(NE) ENAMEL SIGN: “WAY IN” tangerine, black edged lettering, with excellent colour and shine, a few hardly noticeable surface scratches. Well repaired minor edge chipping only. 24” x 12” fully-flanged and in excellent condition. Whilst “Way Out” enamels are quite common, “Way In” signs are quite rare. | £160 |
| 72 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “STORE ROOM.” 18¾” x 3½” with rounded ends. Repainted front to VGC, the back painted also. | £150 |
| 73 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow No. 26210 – 1948” as carried by (LNER) 4-6-0 B1 class loco No. 61309 which entered service in April 1948. Latterly a Copley Hill, Mirfield, Low Moor and Wakefield loco withdrawn in January 1967 and cut up by T.W. Ward at Killamarsh. Diamond shaped, 13½” x 5½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £320 |
| 74 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2659 19D from 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 built by Krupp, Works No. 1839 of 1939. Mixed traffic design for lighter rail lines. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” the front is in bare metal (no sign of it ever being painted) the back in ex-loco condition. | £250 |
| 75 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “AYCLIFFE” as carried by the BR 2,580HP Co-Co diesel-electric Type 4 Loco No. D1506 built by Brush at Loughborough, Works No. 348 in 1962. Entered service in January 1963 at Finsbury Park. Renumbered 47407 in February 1974 class 47/4. The loco was named on 9th November 1984 at Aycliffe station, but the nameplates were removed in May 1988 and transferred to loco 47452 in July 1988, which was originally D1569, built at Crewe in 1964. The loco was withdrawn from Old Oak Common in August 1991, nameplates removed and loco eventually cut up in April 1997 by staff from M.R.J. Phillips of Llanelly. Cast aluminium 33¼” x 9¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £2500 |
| 76 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 6956 from the GWR 4-6-0 4900 “Hall” class loco built at Swindon in March 1943 to Lot 340. Named “MOTTRAM HALL” in January 1947. A Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Gloucester engine, finally withdrawn from Oxford in December 1965 and cut up by John Cashmore, Newport. The hall is now a hotel near Prestbury, Cheshire. Repainted front and back a long time ago. | £1100 |
| 77 | SHEDPLATE: 14C ST ALBANS (to January 1960) BEDFORD (September 1960 – February 1964). A scarce example, repainted front and back. | £420 |
| 78 | GWR/BR(W). Wood and steel SINGLE LINE TRAIN STAFF with an engraved brass label “Ross-on-Wye – Lydbrook Jcn.” The wooden staff is 13½” long with steel ends and a loop at one end. The other end has a steel key attached which extends the length another 4½”. Both are locations on the line from Ross-on-Wye to Monmouth May Hill. Lydbrook Junction was the junction for northern entry onto the extensive Severn & Wye Joint system which served most of the Forest of Dean. Good, ex-section condition. | £400 |
| 79 | GWR REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT ¼-pint PEWTER MUG with the name “James Yates” stamped into the rim and “VR” and “GR” weights and measures marks with the date (19)14 also impressed. Engraved into the side also is the capacity “½ Pint” and the letters “G.W.R. R.D.” 3” diameter base 3½” high and in good condition. | £50 |
| 80 | TOTEM: SPEAN BRIDGE BR(Sc) half-flanged light blue in good condition with reasonable colour and shine if a little matt. A well-executed and colour matched crease repair at the right hand end affecting the letters “D” and “G” does not detract. Edge rusting repainted. An ex-NBR West Highland Line station opened in May 1894, once the junction for the Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway. Still open today. A rare totem, seen only three times previously at auction. | N/S |
| 81 | LNER silverplate six-place EGG CUP SET manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield comprising twin-handled oval shaped tray10¼” x 8”, with six egg cups and six spoons, the latter housed around a central carrying handle, the tray supported by four claw feet. A total of 13 items. From one of the company’s many hotels. A beautiful set in excellent condition. | £480 |
| 82 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “SHUNTERS.” 18¾” x 3½” with rounded ends. Repainted front to VGC, the back in ex-station condition. | £200 |
| 83 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “HENSCHEL Nr 28745 – 1953 – Henschel & Sohn Kassel” with makers “star” symbol containing initial letters “UHS” as carried by South African Railways 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-4 No. 3426 of class 25NC. The ultimate heavy express design for South Africa. Rectangular, 11⅝” x 5¾” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £500 |
| 84 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4097 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4073 “Castle” class loco “KENILWORTH CASTLE” built at Swindon in June 1926 to Lot 234. Double chimney fitted in June 1958. A Landore (Swansea) engine withdrawn from there in May 1960 and broken up at Swindon Works. Very good, virtually ex-loco condition, lightly polished face only. The castle is now a ruin in the Warwickshire town. | £3250 |
| 85 | TOTEM: ANGEL ROAD BR(E) fully-flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. One face chip, minor edge chip and rusting only. An ex-GER Lea Valley line station between Tottenham and Cheshunt originally named Water Lane when opened in March 1849, renamed in January 1864. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £1150 |
| 86 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 92153 from the BR 2-10-0 standard class 9F loco built at Crewe in October 1957 to Order E494 and new to Toton after which it went to Westhouses and finally Speke Junction until withdrawn in January 1968 and broken up at Cashmores, Newport in June 1968. Repainted front and back to VGC. | £580 |
| 87 | CARRIAGE PRINT: EDINBURGH by Sidney Causer from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-47. A rare view of the city showing the Stewart Memorial overlooking the North British Hotel, Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle in the distance. In an original type glazed wooden frame in VGC. | £160 |
| 88 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR TINSLEY showing the “Yorkshire Rose” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” restored front to VGC, the back cleaned, but obvious signs of being carried by a loco. Some very neat repairs to two of the corners, hardly noticeable from the front. | £120 |
| 89 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “BOOKING OFFICE” in Pre-Grouping style with raised border. 24” x 3½” in ex-station condition, the front painted brown with cream lettering and edging. The back rusty. | £75 |
| 90 | TOTEM: GODLEY JUNCTION BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in good condition with good colour and shine. No face chips, a little untouched edge rusting only. An ex-MS&LR Woodhead Route station between Guide Bridge and Glossop opened in February 1866 and still open today, but renamed Godley East. A rare totem only once previously seen at auction, in October 1995. | £700 |
| 91 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY HOTELS silverplate SUGAR TONGS manufactured by William Hutton & Sons. 4¼” long, the initials “GWR” in roundel with “Hotels” below are clearly incised into one arm of the tongs. VGC. | £160 |
| 92 | LMS DINING CARS white china TEAPOT with an impression of the then new king with the title “Coronation King Edward VIII May 12th 1937” on one side and a device containing the initials “ER” on the other. Blue lining around lift out lid, lid perimeter, spout and handle. The makers name “Grindley England” and wording “LMS Dining Cars May, 1938” are stamped on the base. Some crazing of the glaze at the base does not detract from what is considered to be a rare piece. | £100 |
| 93 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “YORKSHIRE ENGINE Co. Limited Meadow-Hall Works Sheffield No. 2345 of 1934” as carried by the Steel, Peach & Tozer Ltd, Phoenix Works, Rotherham outside cylinder 0-4-0ST No. 23. We have no further records of this loco. Oval, 11” x 6” unpainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £140 |
| 94 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY Tyer’s one-wire, two-position BLOCK INSTRUMENT 28” tall to the top of the wire gong, the base 12½” x 7½”. In very good condition, complete, and with all display glasses intact. However, there is a small laminated plate added around the bottom plunger when the instrument was modified at some time. Unfortunately, the location plate has been removed, but these instruments were in common use in the Motherwell and Coatbridge areas and were replaced when Motherwell Power Signalbox took control of the signalling in the whole area in 1973. | £550 |
| 95 | LMS HAWKSEYE TARGET SIGN: GORSEINON painted in white with black letters and edging. An ex-LNWR South Wales station between Pontardulais and Swansea opened in December 1867, closed June 1964. 48” x 10½” (18” diameter target), both sides repainted to VGC. | £380 |
| 96 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 34042 from the SR 4-6-2 Pacific “West Country” class loco No. 21C142 and named “DORCHESTER” built at Brighton in October 1946. Renumbered 34042 by BR in June 1948. Rebuilt at Eastleigh in January 1959. A long time Bournemouth engine, transferred to Eastleigh in 1963. Withdrawn from Eastleigh in October 1965 and cut up at J. Buttigieg, Newport in December 1968. Repainted front to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition with the BR(S) Eastleigh triangle clearly evident on the back. This loco had the distinction of being the prototype for the Hornby Dublo and later Wrenn Railways “OO” gauge ready-to-run model. | £3300 |
| 97 | SMALL BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE of the direct lever type from a Narrow Gauge locomotive. Manufactured by Smith Brothers, in the days before Smith-Dennis. 8” high, 2¼” diameter barrel, 4” over operating lever. VGC. | £100 |
| 98 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CRIANLARICH UPPER – ARDLUI 3” the section names engraved around a triangular cut out on a club shaped end. From the ex-NBR West Highland Line opened in August 1894. The token section existed from the opening of the line in 1894 until March 1988 when the line was converted to radio electric token block controlled from Banavie. Crianlarich signal box closed in December 1985 and Ardlui signal box closed in January 1986 but the token section continued as the token instruments were located in station buildings as they always had been. Good ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 99 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY 14” dial mahogany cased single fusee OFFICE CLOCK, the initials “N. S. Ry. Co.” painted on the face, as is the makers name “Thomas Armstrong & Brother, Manchester.” Small door at bottom and right hand side of back box to adjust pendulum etc. The face is a little worn and faded, but is in totally original. Complete with pendulum and key and in full working order. | £90 |
| 100 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “PRINCESS MARY” as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4000 “Star” class loco No. 4046 built at Swindon Works No. 2572 in May 1914 to Lot 199. OSP fitted in January 1947. Withdrawn from service in November 1951. 69” x 13” fully beaded. Front restored professionally, the back in totally ex-loco condition, the number and letter “R” (indicating the right-hand plate) lightly stamped into the top of the brass beading. A rare opportunity to acquire a plate from this class. | £12000 |
| 101 | ENAMEL POSTER BOARD HEADING: “SNOWDON MOUNTAIN TRAMROAD” in dark blue with white lettering, the manufacturer “Patent Enamel Co Cannon St London” shown in one corner. The Snowdon Mountain Railway runs from Llanberis to the mountain summit and opened in November 1894, in the early days calling itself a “Tramroad” and still operates independently today. 61” x 4½” a little battered with a number of chips and a crease, but a rare example nevertheless. | £280 |
| 102 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “BRISTOL & WEST-OF-ENGLAND Railway Waggon Co. Limited 1860 Owners No. 201.” 11” x 12” overall very ornate design showing the Bristol coat of arms at the centre with company title within a double border around it, the outside covered with swirling leaves and feathers. The vendor states that this was dug up in a field some years ago and probably came from a wagon body that had been used as a farmer’s store. Restored front in black and white, the back in ex-vehicle condition. Very rare. | £200 |
| 103 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT 1921 STOKE” as carried by ex-North Staffordshire Railway inside cylinder 0-6-2T which became LMS 2264 class 3F. Sold to Manchester Collieries Ltd. at Walkden and named “KENNETH.” Transferred to NCB ownership on 1st January 1947. Scrapped in April 1967. Oval, 10½” x 6” face restored a long time ago, back ex-loco condition, the left hand bolthole is a little stretched. The number “8” has been chalked on the back. | £850 |
| 104 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3768 S2 from the 3ft 6in gauge 0-8-0 of class S2 built for shunting and dock duties. Built by Krupp, Works No. 3035 of 1952. Designed for heavy yard shunting. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £280 |
| 105 | GWR ENAMEL STATION LAMP TABLET: “PENHELIG HALT” in black with white lettering, the enamel a little worn and with some edge chips and rusting. A GWR station on the Cambrian Coast line between Dovey Junction and Towyn which opened in May 1933. The suffix was dropped in May 1968. A rare item, 17½” x 3” flanged at the top. | £320 |
| 106 | HULL AND BARNSLEY RAILWAY. A framed and glazed original Victor Welch WATERCOLOUR PAINTING of H&BR “J” class 4-4-0 No. 38 at Springhead depot. Built by Kitson & Co., this class of only five locomotives was used for through trains from Cannon Street (Hull) – Sheffield. The livery is in the company’s “invisible green” with blue and vermillion lining. Welch is known to have painted two H&BR subjects, this and 2-4-0 No. 40 which was used as the frontispiece of the book “The Hull & Barnsley Railway” Volume 1 by David & Charles. Professionally mounted, frame measuring 21” x 16” in VGC. | £220 |
| 107 | SHEDPLATE: 61C KEITH (1950 – September 1966). A scarce example in ex-loco condition front and back although numbers and letter have been painted since. | £120 |
| 108 | LNWR. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Llanwrst” and “Tal-y-Cafn” embossed in the red painted brass handle which also has the engraved number “7.” A section on the Llandudno Junction – Blaneau Festiniog branch. The section ceased to exist when Tal-y-Cafn signal box ceased to be a block post in 1966 and the token section was extended to between Llandudno Junction No.1 and Llanwrst. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Good, ex-section condition. | £180 |
| 109 | BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “CYCLES” dark blue in good condition with deep colour and shine. A major edge chip not affecting lettering and minor edge chipping/rusting only. 18” x 3½” flangeless. | £120 |
| 110 | TOTEM: ST HELENS JUNCTION BR(M) fully-flanged maroon, the suffix in small letters in the centre panel below the name, in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little repainted edge rusting only. An early ex-LNWR station opened by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway in September 1830 and still open today. A rare totem, seen only twice previously at auction, the last time in May 1987. | N/S |
| 111 | LMS STEAMERS silverplate 1½pt COFFEE POT manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. Oval shape, 4½” x 3¾” at base, 6¼” high. The title “LMS Steamers” inside laurel leaves is clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £75 |
| 112 | CARRIAGE PRINT: CLEY NEAR HOLT NORFOLK by R.E. Jordan from the LNER post-war series. A rare and very sought after print of the windmill on the North Norfolk coast now in use as a holiday hotel. In an original type glazed wooden frame and mint. | £400 |
| 113 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY Sons & Co Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock No. 2079 of 1939” as carried by the Measham Collieries Ltd., Measham Colliery, outside cylinder 0-6-0ST “SUCCESS” ex-works December 1939. Transferred to NCB stock in January 1947 at Measham, then to Wm Bush Ltd., Alfreton in May 1964 presumably for scrap. Oval, 16¾” x 11¾” restored front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £340 |
| 114 | BR ELECTRIC LOCO CABSIDE NUMBERS: E3013 as carried by the BR Bo-Bo 3200HP 25KV AC overhead electric AL1 class loco built by British Thomson-Houston & BRC&W Works No. BTH 1095 and entered traffic in December 1960. Renumbered 81011 in May 1974 class 81. To store unserviceable in June 1988, but reinstated almost immediately to Glasgow Shields. Finally withdrawn in April 1989 and following cannibalisation was cut up at Coopers Metals Attercliffe in December 1991. The numbers have been mounted onto a MDF board which has been painted electric blue. Accompanying the numbers is a BR “double arrow” logo also attached to a blue painted board, but this would appear to be one of the smaller versions as fitted to EMU stock. Both items in VGC. (2) | N/S |
| 115 | TOTEM: GOOLE BR(NE) half-flanged tangerine with good colour, although treated, and having a reasonable shine. One or two repainted edge chips and rusting only. An ex-NER station between Doncaster and Hull opened in April 1848, still open today. | N/S |
| 116 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 1668 from the (GWR) 0-6-0PT 1600 class loco built at Swindon in May 1955 to Lot 417. Spent some years at Taunton before going to Oswestry from where it was withdrawn in January 1965 and cut up by George Cohen. Repainted front to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. | £550 |
| 117 | MIDLAND RAILWAY red painted EMERGENCY LAMP with a clear bullseye lens, the arched top having two brass labels, the first is embossed “Midland Railway Petroleum Lamp – Patent No. 3192” and the other is stamped “MRC Moorhampton.” A side door opens to reveal the innards which comprise a reservoir stamped “MRCo” and brass plated “Midland Railway – For Petroleum Only” and an LMS burner. An internal clear class is cracked but still present. A station on the Hereford – Hay branch opened in June 1863, closed December 1962. The lamp was located in the signalbox. 18” high, 6½” wide, 7” deep, in very good original condition. | £100 |
| 118 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 8153 - 1933” as carried by the LNER Y1/2 class 4-wheel vertical boiler tank No. 59 built by Sentinel in December 1933 Works No. 8837. Became LNER 8153 in October 1946 and BR 68153 in June 1951. Transferred to Departmental Stock in October 1954 as No. 54 at Geneva Permanent Way Depot in Darlington. Sold to the Middleton Railway for preservation in September 1961. The number “54” is painted on the back. Cleaned both sides. | £220 |
| 119 | TAFF VALE RAILWAY CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “BOOKING HALL” 17½” x 3⅜” in ex-station condition painted brown on the front with cream lettering when still in service, the back rusty. A rare doorplate, very few survived the take over by the GWR. | £150 |
| 120 | TOTEM: HANLEY BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in good condition with good colour and shine. No face chips, a couple of touched-in edge chips and untouched edge rusting only. An ex-NSR Potteries area station between Etruria and Burslem opened in November 1873 having replaced an earlier station opened in July 1864, closed March 1964. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £1150 |
| 121 | BR(NE) ENAMEL SIGN: “NO EXIT THIS SIDE” tangerine, black edged lettering in two sizes with excellent colour and shine. A couple of minor edge chips only. 24” x 12” fully-flanged. | £280 |
| 122 | COLNE VALLEY & HALSTEAD RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGE NOTICE: “MOTOR CAR ACTS 1896 AND 1903 – NOTICE …. (plus ten lines of text). Elyot S. Hawkins, Colne Valley Railway Co., Halstead Essex.” Running from Chappel (Essex) to Haverhill (Suffolk) this rural railway was opened in April 1860 and grouped into the LNER in 1923. The line closed to passengers January 1962. 29½” x 23” restored in black lettering on white some time ago, the back in original condition. | £500 |
| 123 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow No. 27969 – 1960” as carried by BR B-B 2200HP diesel-hydraulic Type 4 “Warship Class” loco numbered D840 and named “RESISTANCE.” The loco entered service in February 1961 at Laira Plymouth. To store at Old Oak Common in April 1969 and withdrawn almost immediately. Cut up at Swindon in July 1970. Diamond shaped, 13½” x 5½” basically in ex-loco condition front and back although there has been some attempt at cleaning. | £2550 |
| 124 | GWR POLICEMAN’S WOODEN TRUNCHEON in black with painted royal crown and the initials “GWR” and machine turned handle with carrying cord. Length 18” x 1½” diameter at the widest part. The usual signs of wear and tear, but good overall. | £150 |
| 125 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “THE GREEN HOWARDS” as carried by the BR 3,300HP Co-Co diesel electric type 5 loco number D9008 built by English Electric Vulcan Foundry, Works No. EE2913/VF565 and entered service in July 1961 at Gateshead. The loco was named at Darlington station on 30th September 1963. Withdrawn from Eastern Region operating stock in December 1981 at York and broken up at Doncaster. One cab is now in preservation in West Yorkshire owned by the Deltic Preservation Society. Cast brass 59½” x 7¼” with rounded corners, in ex-loco condition front and back. The lettering is in brass (the vendor decided to remove the original flaking chrome, but still looks good); the edging is still in the original chrome, with plenty of BR blue paint evident. A rare opportunity to obtain a nameplate from this most prestigious class of diesel-electric locomotives. | £17000 |
| 126 | GWR permissive BLOCK INSTRUMENT with a rotary dial on the front with eight positions “Normal, Train on Line, Line Clear, Blocked Back, etc.,” below a glazed display with positions “Line Clear”, “Normal” and “Train on Line.” Two ivorine plates are present: “Wellington No. 3 Box” and “Up Through Line.” Wellington No. 3 signalbox was located at the Shrewsbury end of Wellington's LNW&GW Joint Railway station. 12” high on a base 7½” x 6½”. VGC. | £150 |
| 127 | GWR. A pair of brass LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLES large and small. The large is 10” tall and 4” diameter, the small is 8½” tall and 3” diameter and clearly stamped “GWR.” Both items in VGC mounted onto a wooden board for display purposes. (2) | £280 |
| 128 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CARMONDEAN JCN – CAWBURN JCN 11” the section names engraved around a square cut out in a rounded square end. Good ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 129 | BR(M) ILLUMINATED SIGNALBOX DIAGRAM: “WALTON JUNCTION” showing all lines, points, track circuits, etc. All the bulbs are still present as is all the wiring at the back. Walton Junction signal box was a Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Standard design opened in 1903 controlling the junction of the Ormskirk and Wigan to Liverpool lines. It was fitted with a 60 lever L&YR Tappet frame and closed in 10 February 1994 when control of the junction passed to Merseyrail IECC. 90” x 23” in good ex-box condition. | £50 |
| 130 | TOTEM: WOOLWICH DOCKYARD BR(S) fully-flanged green in excellent with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little touched-in edge rusting only. An ex-SER station between Charlton and Dartford in North Kent opened as Woolwich in July 1849, renamed four months later. Still open today and served by South East Trains. | £400 |
| 131 | LNER silverplate tall FLOWER VASE manufactured by Gladwin Sheffield “Embassy Ware.” 4” diameter base 12” high with wavy edge. The initials “LNER” in script are clearly incised in the side. A lovely item in VGC. | £200 |
| 132 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “OIL STORE.” 18¾” x 3½” with rounded ends. Repainted front to VGC, the back in ex-station condition. | £130 |
| 133 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 2942 Darlington Works 1935” as carried by the LNER 0-6-0 J39 class loco No. 2942 which entered service in June 1935. Renumbered 4873 from November 1946 and BR 64873 from November 1948. Withdrawn in May 1959 from Stratford and cut up there, apart from the boiler which was sent to Cowlairs. The front restored to VGC, the back cleaned. The top edge of the plate is wider than the bottom and the back curved to facilitate fixing to a low splasher. | £190 |
| 134 | LNWR Fletcher’s single-needle pegging absolute BLOCK INSTRUMENT 25” high standing on a base 11” x 6¾” which contains the block bell and with the ivorine location plate “Derwent Jct” on the front. Derwent Junction was located just to the North of the LNWR Workington station on the Maryport line controlling junctions for Prince of Wales Dock and CK&PR lines. In very good ex-box condition with glass intact. | £100 |
| 135 | TOTEM: WATFORD JUNCTION BR(M) half-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, one or two repaired edge chips and attention to edge rusting only. An ex-LNWR station on the West Coast Main Line, the junction for the branch to St Albans (Abbey), which opened in 1858 replacing an older station located some 500 yards to the north. A rare totem, seen only once previously at auction. | £1100 |
| 136 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ROLLESTON-ON-DOVE STAFFORDSHIRE by Ellis Silas from the LMR series (A) issued in 1950. A view of the river and bridge through the middle of the village with milk churns being loaded onto a cart in the riverside street. In an original style larger sized glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £140 |
| 137 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP clearly stamped “Caledonian” and “4056” on the side. The reducing cone is also stamped “Caledonian” and there is evidence of a brass plate having been attached at one time. The innards comprise a vessel stamped “Caledonian” and an LMSR burner. Internal glasses are present and complete. Bevel-edged front lens with brass rim. Original condition throughout. | £170 |
| 138 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 70943 Schenectady Works August 1943” as carried by United States Army Transportation Corps metre gauge 2-8-2 built for war service and known as the “MacArthur” class. USATC number 471, and sent to India, becoming Bengal Assam Railway No. 852, later to Thailand becoming Royal Thai Railways No. 421. General purpose design which saw use across many theatres of war and subsequent use in Africa and Asia. 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 278. | £150 |
| 139 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER” maroon in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of minor face chips and a little edge chipping only. 18” x 6” fully flanged. | £160 |
| 140 | TOTEM: WHITLAND BR(W) fully-flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-GWR main line station between Swansea and Milford Haven, the junction for Pembroke Dock opened in January 1854 and still open today. | £400 |
| 141 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGN: “TICKETS AND ENQUIRIES” maroon with good colour and shine, a couple of edge chips and a little rusting only. 18” x 12” fully-flanged. | £100 |
| 142 | LNER: SIX WEDGWOOD “CATHEDRAL” PLATES produced by Josiah Wedgwood & Son in the “Catherine” shape as supplied to the Empress Catherine II of Russia in 1774. Each is 9” diameter and showing illustrations of Ely, Norwich, Lincoln, York, Durham and Peterborough cathedrals. The plates date from the early 1930s. All examples are in excellent condition. (6) | £240 |
| 143 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE HUNSLET ENGINE Co Ltd Leeds No. 2839 of 1943” as carried by Henry Williamson Ltd. Railway Appliance Works, Darlington, 40/44HP 0-4-0 diesel-mechanical loco ex-works October 1943. Sent to Hanratty Bros., Darlington for scrap c.1966 and scrapped by June 1982! Oval, 11½” x 8⅛” in ex-loco condition front and back. | N/S |
| 144 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “GODMANCHESTER – ST IVES 16” with section names engraved on a brass plate riveted to round end with central hole. From an ex-GN&GE Joint Line section on the line to Cambridge opened in August 1847 closed June 1959. Once chromed but this is worn in many areas. | £75 |
| 145 | BR(E) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS (in totem) EAST STATION” and right facing two-flight arrow, in dark blue with good colour and shine. A few touched-in edge chips do not detract. Reputed to be from the ex-GER station at the end of the branch from Broxbourne opened in October 1843. 24” x 13” fully-flanged, VGC. | £580 |
| 146 | GWR ADVERTISING ENAMEL SIGN: “THE CORNISH RIVIERA – England’s National Health & Pleasure Resort.” Edged in red with map of Cornwall showing GWR routes at centre, title and sub title at top and bottom in yellow with black lettering. 14¼” x 12¼” and in good condition, the edges have been repaired and a face chip affecting the map has been filled in. Nevertheless, a scarce example in this format. | £1150 |
| 147 | LMS SHEDPLATE: 19D HEATON MERSEY (to 1950, then 13C, later 17E and 9F). Repainted both sides some time ago. A rare example seen only twice previously at auction, the last time in 1995. | £220 |
| 148 | TYER’S SINGLE LINE HOOP complete with SOLID BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET “WOODBURN – SCOTSGAP 8” held within the leather pouch which has the initials “LNER” stamped on the back. From an ex-NBR section on the Morpeth – Reedsmouth branch. The section came into existence in September 1924 when Knowesgate signalbox was closed and the token section was extended to between Woodburn and Scotsgap Junction. The section, signalboxes and line closed altogether in October 1966. Both items in good, ex-section condition. 18” x 13” overall. (2) | £500 |
| 149 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY 12” dial wooden cased OFFICE CLOCK with single-fusee American “Waterbury” spring movement which chimes on the hours (respective number of chimes) and the half hours (a single chime). The makers name is clearly stamped inside. Recovered from Gorebridge station on the Waverley route between Eskbank and Fountainhall which closed on 6th January 1969. Sold by us in March 1994, the clock has been professionally restored to a very high standard and a copy of the invoice is available. A repairs warranty is still valid until January 2008. Complete with pendulum and key and in full working order. | £480 |
| 150 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “NEPTUNE” as carried by the LMS 4-6-0 “Jubilee” class 5XP-6P loco No. 5687 built at Crewe Works No. 285 entering traffic in February 1936. The loco was named “NEPTUNE” from new. Renumbered 45687 by BR from October 1948. A Crewe North, Carlisle and Corkerhill engine from where withdrawn in December 1962. Cast brass, 28¾” x 4¼” being the right-hand plate. Restored front with letters and edge lightly polished only. The back is in ex-loco condition. | £8800 |
| 151 | LNER CORONATION PATTERN silverplate ICE CUBE TONGS manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield featuring claw feet to pick up the ice. 5¾” long, the initials “LNER” in art-deco styling are incised into one of the arms. VGC. | N/S |
| 152 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “TRANSHIP SHED” on two lines. 14¾” x 4¾” with rounded ends. Repainted front to VGC in blue with white lettering and edging, the back ex-depot condition. | £260 |
| 153 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS Built 1943 GWR.” 10½” x 6” with “LMS” stamped into rear. Locomotives numbered 8400-8426 (LMS numbering) were built at Swindon between May – December that year for wartime service on the GWR. They were all transferred from the GWR to the LMS between November 1946 – May 1947. Front restored some time ago. | £280 |
| 154 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL porter’s or doorman’s PEAKED HAT in mauve with the name “Tregenna Castle Hotel” embroidered in yellow on the front. 11” diameter across the top. Good, used condition. For a history of the hotel see Lot 21. | £50 |
| 155 | TOTEM: LOSTOCK JUNCTION BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in good condition with good colour but a little matt. No face chips, a little edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR station between Bolton and Black Rod, the junction for Hindley and Wigan opened in August 1852, closed November 1966, reopened as Lostock Parkway in May 1988. A rare totem, seen only three times previously at auction. | £480 |
| 156 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 30837 from the SR 4-6-0 S15 class loco No. 837 built at Eastleigh in January 1928 to Order E158 and new to Feltham. Became BR 30837 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn September 1965 also from Feltham, but spent some time at Redhill in between. Repainted front and back a long time ago. Complete with BR(S) Eastleigh triangle casting in the back and also the original nuts and bolts to secure the plate to the smokebox door. | £1150 |
| 157 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: CUPAR. 19” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NBR station between Ladybank and Leuchars Junction opened in September 1847. Completely ex-station condition front and back. | N/S |
| 158 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “HENSCHEL Nr. 27389 – 1951 Henschel & Sohn Kassel” as carried by 3ft 6in gauge Rhodesian Railways 4-8-2 No. 319 of class 19. Built for coal traffic and virtually identical to an SAR class 19D. Rectangular 8⅛” x 4⅛” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £100 |
| 159 | BR(NE) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “GOODS AGENT” tangerine in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, no chipping or rusting, a little wear to the edges only. 18” x 3½” flangeless. | £180 |
| 160 | TOTEM: DIDCOT BR(W) fully-flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with excellent colour and shine. No face chips, a minor repaired edge chip only. An ex-GWR main line station between Reading and Swindon, the junction for Oxford opened in June 1844, still open today, but known as Didcot Parkway. It would be difficult to find a better example. | £900 |
| 161 | GWR HOTELS silverplate CRUMB SCOOP manufactured by Elkington. Company coat of arms with “Great Western Railway Hotels” in garter beneath it clearly incised on the handle. 12” long and in VGC. | £150 |
| 162 | HIGHLAND RAILWAY one-pint straight-sided BEER GLASS clearly engraved “The Highland Railway Station Hotel” in garter around the HR coat of arms and “Inverness” in scroll below. The hotel was opened in 1856 and purchased by the Highland Railway in 1878. It was sold to The Virani Group UK under Privatisation in 1983 and still open today. 3½” at top rim, 6” tall and in VGC. A remarkable survivor. | £220 |
| 163 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE Coy. Ltd. Glasgow Hyde Park Works No. 24782 – 1942” as carried by WD 2-8-0 Stanier class 8F No. 563 which went on loan to the LMS with that number from new until 1943, becoming LMS 8276 in November 1943. Renumbered 48276 by BR. Withdrawn in November 1967 from Mirfield and cut up by John Cashmore, Great Bridge. Circular 7¾” diameter, face restored, the back in ex-loco condition with “48276 – 8F” painted on it. | £420 |
| 164 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: E.316 5E from 3ft 6in gauge Bo-Bo electric 2000HP, 3000 volts DC overhead. Built by English Electric No. 2220 of 1957. One of the early members of a prolific series of main line electrics entirely built in the UK where later ones were a joint venture with South African builders. Oval, 24” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £100 |
| 165 | LMSR SIGNALBOX BOARD: “MORECAMBE” in wood with metal letters painted white on maroon. 134” long and 10” wide in ex-box condition with a little wear and tear. The letter “B” is present but loose, otherwise all letters OK. From a famous Lancashire seaside resort, the terminus of the ex-MR branch from Lancaster. The signalbox was opened by the Midland Railway in 1907. It was a MR Type 4b design and was fitted with a 92 lever MR Tappet frame in May 1919 and closed in March 1994 when the line from Bare Lane was singled. This board was found underneath the modern BR board when the box was being demolished. | N/S |
| 166 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 72006 from the BR standard 4-6-2 Pacific “Clan” class 6 loco named “CLAN MACKENZIE” built at Crewe entering service in February 1952. Withdrawn in May 1966 (the last of the class) from Carlisle Kingmoor where it spent all its life. Broken up by J. McWilliam, Shettleston. Repainted front and back a long time ago. | £3600 |
| 167 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: “ADVIE” 19” x 4½” with curved ends, restored front in black with white lettering, the back in ex-station condition. From an ex-GNSR Strathspey line station between Boat of Garten and Craigellachie opened in July 1863, closed October 1965. | £380 |
| 168 | LB&SCR. A large Webb & Thompson electric TRAIN STAFF for the section “Old Kent Road – Deptford Lift Bridge” in tubular steel with brass rings and engraved plates, a key at one end for an intermediate siding. A section on the Deptford Wharf branch which closed in October 1963. 25½” long with 2¼” diameter rings in good original condition. | £150 |
| 169 | HIGHLAND RAILWAY mahogany 14” dial LONG CASE CLOCK with the initials “H. Ry.” And the manufacturers name “Ferguson, Inverness” painted on the face. Standing 59” tall 19” wide overall and 9” deep with carvings around the dial. A glazed door on the front (with key) shows the long pendulum and weights. A paper label at the inside bottom of the case states: “The Highland Railway, Office of the Stores Superintendent, Inverness, 4th October 1904.” There is evidence that the clock movement and dial have been changed. In fine working order and complete with pendulum, weights and relevant parts. A fine piece in VGC. | N/S |
| 170 | TOTEM: WEST END LANE BR(M) half-flanged maroon in VGC with good colour and shine. Four small face chips, two affecting lettering, a little edge chipping and edge rusting. An ex-North London Railway station between Gospel Oak and Willesden Junction opened in June 1848, renamed West Hampstead May 1975 and still open today served by Silverlink Trains. A rare totem, never seen at auction previously. | £600 |
| 171 | ISLE OF WIGHT RAILWAY REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT silverplate SUGAR TONGS manufactured by Walker & Hall. 4¾” long, the initials IoW Ry surrounded by Refresh Dept. in garter incised into one arm of the tongs. VGC. | £120 |
| 172 | GWR SIGNAL FINIAL. Larger size measuring 33½” high to top of spike, the central ball 9” diameter standing on a square base. At the top of the base and through the lower half of the ball is a 12” diameter pulley wheel. This was used to carry a light chain which hoisted the signal lamp up the right-hand side of the post, when looking from the front. The lamp fitted on a movable bracket which slid on two runners attached to the full height of the post. The other end of the chain was fixed to a windlass near the base of the post on the left side. This was normally used on signals of 30ft or more in height, to save staff having to climb excessively long ladders, but the idea generally went out of use probably in the early part of the 20th century. Who said Health & Safety was a new idea? An unusual item, restored to VGC. | £260 |
| 173 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd London The Vulcan Foundry Ltd. Locomotive Works England No. 2776/D471 – 1959” as carried by BR 1Co-Co1 2000HP diesel electric type 4 loco No. D254 which entered service at York in December 1959. Renumbered 40054 in February 1974 class 40. Withdrawn in December 1977 from York following collision damage at Birkenhead Mollington Street Depot. Scrapped at Crewe Works by September 1978. Rectangular, 10⅛” x 4½” restored front to VGC, the back cleaned. | £280 |
| 174 | TYER’S SOLID BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “FORTH BRIDGE – THROSK 2” the names engraved around a central square cut out, from the ex-Caledonian Railway Alloa branch which opened in October 1883, closed April 1966. Very good ex-section condition. | £240 |
| 175 | INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “NO. 10 – ROSEHALL” as carried by R. Addie & Sons Collieries Ltd., Rosehall Colliery, Lanarkshire, outside cylinder 0-4-0ST built by Avonside Works No 1602 in 1911 to Order 2134. Transferred to Cowpen Coal Co Ltd in 1944 and on loan to Hazlerigg & Burradon Coal Co Ltd from 1945-1946. Went into NCB ownership in January 1947 at Bates Pit, losing the name and becoming just No. 1. Saw work at Isabella, Bates, Burradon collieries through the 1950s before ending its days at Seaton Delaval shops in February 1960. Scrapped in June 1960. Cast brass, 44” x 6” with scalloped corners, the front repainted to VGC, brasswork lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. An attractive plate. | £520 |
| 176 | LNER. A framed and glazed original Victor Welch WATERCOLOUR PAINTING of LNER 4-4-2T No. 4520 hauling a three coach branch line train. The loco was ex-GNR C2 class 4-4-2T No. 1520 built at Doncaster Works No. 841 in November 1899 with condensers which were removed in May 1921. Became LNER 5420 in May 1924 class C12 and renumbered 7375 in September 1946, BR 67375 in July 1948. Withdrawn in April 1955 from Botanic Gardens and cut up at Doncaster. Professionally mounted, frame measuring 25” x 21” in VGC. | £240 |
| 177 | BRASS SHEDPLATE: 52A GATESHEAD (1950 – March 1965, then diesel depot and TOPS code GD from May 1973). These rare brass examples were fitted to the “A4” class Pacifics allocated there. This example has evidence of polishing and is otherwise in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 178 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “KEITH JCN – ELGIN CENTRE 3” from the ex-Highland Railway line between the two locations. Section names engraved and picked out in red on a circular end with similar cutout. The word “Jcn” has been re-engraved. The section came into existence in the mid 1960s when the intermediate signal boxes were closed and ceased to exist in November 1973 when Elgin Centre signal box closed and the token section was extended to between Keith Junction and Elgin West (renamed Elgin at the same time) signalboxes. Good ex-section condition | N/S |
| 179 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “BOOKING OFFICE” on two lines. 14¾” x 4¾” with rounded ends. Repainted front to VGC, the back painted in grey primer. | £80 |
| 180 | TOTEM: READING (SOUTHERN) BR(S) fully-flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a few minor edge chips only. An ex-SER terminus station opened in August 1855 having replaced an earlier station built in July 1849, closed September 1965. A desirable totem, infrequently seen at auction. | £1800 |
| 181 | MIDLAND RAILWAY. Two brass SIGNAL/SLOT INDICATOR PLATES comprising “Distant From Chaddesden to Passr On” and “Pass’r Distant to Belper On.” From a signalbox on the Derby Midland – Ambergate line. Circular 5” diameter with three fixing holes. Lettering is engraved with red infill, some missing with age and polishing. Good local interest. (2) | £200 |
| 182 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BREDON VILLAGE WORCESTERSHIRE by Ronald Lampitt from the LMR series (C) issued in 1957. A scarce view of the village street with horse and cart and a man and his dog walking towards the “Fox & Hounds.” In an original type larger sized glazed wooden frame and VGC. | N/S |
| 183 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co. No. 1660 Doncaster 1926” as carried by the LNER 0-6-0T J50/3 class loco No. 1063 which entered service in December 1926. Became 8963 in January 1946 and renumbered 68963 by BR in July 1949. A Frodingham, Doncaster, Ardsley and finally Low Moor engine withdrawn there in February 1962. The number “1063” and “L” have been chiseled in the back and the number “8963” chalked over. Oval 13¼” x 7¾” front and back in ex-loco condition. | £1100 |
| 184 | TYER’S SOLID BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “LARKHALL CENTRAL – STONEHOUSE 34” the names engraved around a central square cut out, from the ex-Caledonian Railway Larkhall branch which opened in July 1905, closed to passengers in October 1965. The section ceased to exist in December 1965 when Larkhall Central and Stonehouse signalboxes closed and the line between Haughhead Junction and Auchlochan colliery was converted to “One Engine in Steam” working. Very good ex-section condition. | £820 |
| 185 | BR LOCOMOTIVE HEADBOARD: THE NORSEMAN. Attractively restored in dark blue background the letters polished only. The headboard features two enamel vignettes showing a North Sea seaborne sailing boat carrying a raiding party from Scandinavia. One of the vignettes has been repainted (probably by BR). The back has a fixing bracket and has been repainted but a section showing the other names of other boards of the same dimensions has been left untouched. Names such as “The Master Cutler”, The Aberdonian”, “The Broadsman” are all present. “The Norseman” ran on Wednesdays and Fridays only exclusively for Norwegian boat passengers between Kings Cross and Newcastle Tyne Commission Quay from the summer of 1950 to the mid-1960s and was one of the fastest expresses on the East Coast Main Line. Cast aluminium, 33” x 12½” in VGC. | N/S |
| 186 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73042 from the BR 4-6-0 standard class 5MT loco built at Derby in October 1953 to Lot 6230 and new to Chester. Withdrawn in August 1965 from Weymouth and cut up by John Cashmore at Newport. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £500 |
| 187 | SHEDPLATE: 70F FRATTON (September 1954 – November 1959, previously 71D) BOURNEMOUTH (September 1963 – July 1967). Unpainted, ex-loco condition front and back, the BR(S) Eastleigh triangle clearly visible on the back. | N/S |
| 188 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK & Co. Ltd Manchester Beyer-Garratt Locomotive British/South African Patents Etc., Built Under Sub-Contract by Societe Franco-Belge Raismes France No. 7564 of 1951” as carried by 3ft 6in gauge Rhodesian Railways 4-6-4+4-6-4 Garratt No. 423 of class 15A. Actual Franco-Belge construction number was 2972 of 1952. In 1995 sold to Wankie Colliery as their No. 11. 13¾” x 6⅝” in ex-loco condition with slight damage around the bolt holes. | £1150 |
| 189 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY 8” dial single fusee WALL CLOCK manufactured by Prescot Clock Co., Prescot, which is written on the clock face along with the bold initials “L&NWR.” A small enamel plate on one side of the back box bears the number “4902.” The clock face is a little worn, but totally original. In VGC and in full working order complete with pendulum but no winder. | £1900 |
| 190 | TOTEM: HUNTLY BR(Sc) half-flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. Minor edge chips and a little edge rusting only. An ex-GNSR station on the Inverurie – Keith line, opened in 1854 and still open today. A rare totem, seen only three times previously at auction. | £500 |
| 191 | LYTHAM TRAMS. A wooden posterboard with enamel heading “Lytham Trams” in blue with white lettering and black shading. The makers name “Protector Eccles” clearly evident in the bottom right hand corner. A poster entitled “I’m Going to Lytham by Electric Car” published by Blackpool St Annes and Lytham Tramways Co. Ltd is still pasted to the board, but it has suffered the effects of time and has three splits which match the joins in the wood used. The tramway opened in July 1896 and through working onto the Blackpool Corporation system commenced in July 1905. Sadly the Lytham section succumbed to bus competition and closed in April 1937. The highly popular Blackpool section is still open today. 50½” x 28½” in good condition generally. | £500 |
| 192 | GWR DUAL-LANGUAGE CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “CAUTION/RHYBUDD …. (plus three lines of text in English, five lines of text in Welsh).” 27” x 18” in original condition both sides. | £100 |
| 193 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “W.G. BAGNALL Engineers Stafford England No. 2918” as carried by the (GWR) 0-6-0PT 9400 class loco No. 8408, built to Swindon Lot 384, which entered service in January 1950. Allocated to Swansea East Docks, withdrawn there in September 1959. Used as a stationary boiler at Truro from August 1960-July 1964 and cut up at Cohens, Morriston in August 1964. Oval, 8” x 5½” cleaned front and back. | £200 |
| 194 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 7785 as carried by the GWR 0-6-0PT 5700 class loco built by Armstrong Whitworth Works No. 1141 in December 1930 Lot No. 271. A long-time Llanelly allocation before withdrawal in May 1962 and cut up by Cashmores, Newport. Front restored to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. | £800 |
| 195 | BR(M) ENAMEL STATION RUNNING-IN BOARD: TIMPERLEY. 90” x 16” in maroon with good colour and shine, although with quite a number of face chips which have mostly been touched-in. An ex-MSJ&AR line station between Sale and Altrincham opened in July 1849, still open today served by Greater Manchester Metro services. | £220 |
| 196 | GWR HOTELS silverplate MENU HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall. 2¾” diameter at base, 6¾” tall with fan-shaped design at top with slot to hold menu (or table number). The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in garter below it is incised into the base. VGC. | £300 |
| 197 | LNER ENAMEL LOCO DEPOT ALLOCATION PLATE: “D’GTON” (Darlington). Black lettering on white, 9½” x 1⅜” with curved ends. Ex-loco condition with a little rusting around the edges, a scarce example nevertheless. | £240 |
| 198 | TYERS SOLID BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “GLENFINNAN – ARISAIG 19” 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. | £750 |
| 199 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “LAVATORY” in Pre-Grouping style with raised border. 18” x 3½” in ex-station condition, the front painted brown with cream lettering and edging. The back rusty. | £340 |
| 200 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “MEG MERRILIES” as carried by the (LNER) 4-6-2 Pacific A1 class loco No. 60115 built at Doncaster Works No. 2032 entering service in September 1948. A Heaton, Gateshead and latterly Copley Hill engine, withdrawn in November 1962 and cut up at Doncaster. Cast brass, 66” x 7¾” in totally ex-loco condition front and back. In keeping with other plates produced at Doncaster other plates using the same template have been stamped in the back such as “Wolf of Badenock” (sic), “Golden Plover”, “East Anglian”, “Chamossaire”, “Ocean Swell”, “Happy Knight (15.12.47)”, among many others. | £17000 |
| 201 | WHITE STAR LINE small silverplate SOUP TUREEN manufactured by Elkington. The lift off lid has an attractive tree trunk design handle amid leaves, a design which is repeated in the two handles on the base. Oval shaped, 6½” x 5” at the rim, 5¾” high. The White Star Line flag is incised into the side. VGC. | £240 |
| 202 | WHITE STAR LINE cut glass BOTTLE with stopper. 2⅜” diameter base, 4” high. The White Star Line flag clearly etched into the top of the stopper. VGC. | £160 |
| 203 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate TEA STRAINER in Regent Plate manufactured by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, London. 2½” diameter bowl with two brackets, 6” overall length. The White Star Line flag is incised below one of the brackets. VGC. | £240 |
| 204 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate ASHTRAY manufactured by Elkington. Oval pattern, 7½” x 4¼” with the White Star Line flag clearly incised at the centre. VGC. | £80 |
| 205 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate SUGAR BOWL manufactured by Elkington. 4⅝” diameter base, 4½” high with two carrying handles. The White Star Line flag is clearly incised in the side. VGC. | £160 |
| 206 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate OVAL BOWL manufactured by Elkington. 7” x 4” at rim, 2½” high, with leaf type carrying handles. White Star symbols embossed all around the rim. The White Star Line flag is clearly incised in the side along with the initials “E.M.” The company name is also incised on the base. A little wear inside the bowl, good condition otherwise. | £170 |
| 207 | WHITE STAR LINE. Two silverplate SAUCE BOATS manufactured by Elkington. Oval shape 2½” x 4” base, 4½” to top of carrying handle. White Star symbols embossed all around the rim. One example has the White Star Line flag with a Maltese cross engraved on the side; the other is plain, but has the words “White Star Line” and a Maltese cross on the base. Both items in VGC. (2) | £260 |
| 208 | WHITE STAR LINE. A wooden backed BAROMETER with glazed brass dial at the top showing current barometric pressure above an alcohol thermometer showing the temperature in Centigrade and Fahrenheit, above a white star and the legend “Europe – America Travel White Star” (rather feint). 14” x 6” overall and in fine working condition. | £260 |
| 209 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY MARINE silverplate SUGAR TONGS manufactured by Walker & Hall. 5¾” long, the SR flag and scroll “Southern Ry” incised into one arm of the tongs. VGC. | £25 |
| 210 | NORTH BRITISH STEAM PACKET COMPANY silverplate 5¾” diameter ¾ pint capacity SOUP BOWL with handles each side manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. The company name in garter surrounding a Scottish thistle is incised into the side. The NBSP Co. was part owned by the NBR. VGC. | N/S |
| 211 | CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY white china “CUBE” TEA SET comprising teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl all in art-deco “cube” shape manufactured in Grosvenor China by Stoniers of Liverpool. Each is attractively decorated in Chinese style flowers. Teapot measures 3½” x 3½” and stands 3⅛” high, the cream jug is 1⅞” x 1⅞” and 2⅞” high, the sugar bowl is 2” x 2” and 1½” high. An unusual set in excellent condition. | £260 |
| 212 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY MARINE white china TEA PLATE manufactured by S. McD. Mann & Co. Hanley England. 7¼” diameter, gold rimmed with inset thin gold line, the SR flag with “Southern Ry” in scroll beneath glazed in to the border. Slight wear to the gold and a little crazing of the glaze only. | N/S |
| 213 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY polished mahogany CIGARETTE BOX the carved top depicting the SR flag in a laurel leaf wreath frame. The top opens to reveal three layers of empty tubes in which to load cigarettes or small cigars. 9½” x 6½” x 2¾” in VGC. These boxes were issued to Divisional Shipping Managers. | £300 |
| 214 | PEWTER MUG one side embossed “PRESENT FROM THE GREAT EASTERN” inside a fancy design of leaves and flowers. The other side is embossed with a side view of the ship at sea. 2½” diameter base, 2½” high with handle and in VGC. | £120 |
| 215 | HOLLAND-AMERIKA LINE. Three small chromed LIFT-LID BOXES 5” x 2¾”, 3½” x 2” and 2¾” x 1¾”. Each is inscribed on the lid “Holland-Amerika Line, SS “Nieuw-Amsterdam” and “1st Class Only.” Their exact purpose is unknown. All in VGC. The Nieuw-Amsterdam 36,287 tons was launched at Rotterdam in 1938 and served from 1940 – 1945 as an allied troop ship, following which it operated under the line’s flag on the Rotterdam – New York route until 1971, spending her last two years in the Caribbean. (3) | £50 |
| 216 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY WW1 nickel IDENTITY DISC with the company name on the obverse and the number “1421” and “Identity Disc.” 1½” diameter with a hole and clip for attaching to a chain. Good condition. | N/S |
| 217 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY STAFF PASS (so worded on the obverse). The reverse bears the wording Victoria – York Road and is stamped with the number 13. Circular brass, 2¼” diameter. York Road was opened by the LB&SCR in May 1867 and was renamed York Road & Battersea Park in November 1870. In January 1877 the names were reversed and it was again renamed Battersea Park in June 1885. Good original condition. | £155 |
| 218 | RAILWAY JUBILEE 1875 white china COMMEMORATIVE CHINA PLATE with the wording “Railway Jubilee Commemoration Held at Darlington, September 27th 1875 – Statue of the Late John Pease Unveiled by The Duke of Cleveland KG Sept 27th 1875” atop and below a representation of the statue in the centre. Also around the edges are vignettes of dignitaries, the loco “Puffing Billy” and a 4-4-0 locomotive. Manufactured solely by J. Wardle Middlesbro on Tees from a design supplied by Chairman of Statue Committee which is printed on the base. 8½” diameter in VGC. | N/S |
| 219 | CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS – BARMOUTH STATION. A silverplated PRESENTATION PEN STAND inscribed “Presented to Mr Edward Davies by the Barmouth Station Staff as a Token of Their Esteem and Good Wishes on the Occasion of his Marriage Feb. 1904.” A 6½” square tray ornately decorated with leaves and flowers and pen holder the centre countersunk to accept a square cut glass ink well with lifting silverplate lid which is inscribed “ED,” the initials of the recipient. All in VGC. | £100 |
| 220 | TOTEM: NEWCASTLE BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with good colour and shine. No face chips, a little untouched edge rusting only. One of the narrow-flange type with four face-drilled holes for wall mounting. An ex-NSR station known as Newcastle-Under-Lyme between Stoke-on-Trent and Keele, opened in September 1852, closed March 1964. A rare totem, seen only twice previously at auction, the last time in May 2000. | £1200 |
| 221 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGN: “WAY OUT” with left pointing two-flight arrow. In green with excellent colour and shine, a couple of well repaired edge chips only. An unusually small sign having the arrow alongside the wording rather than underneath. 25¾” x 5” fully-flanged. | £550 |
| 222 | CARRIAGE PRINT: GOREY HARBOUR JERSEY by Frank Sherwin from the Southern Region (B) series issued in 1956. A view of the pretty little harbour lined with cottages and the castle standing behind presiding over the scene. In an original style glazed wooden frame in VGC. | £90 |
| 223 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 4851 Darlington Works 1934” as carried by the LNER 0-6-0 J39 class No. 1468 which entered service in March 1934. Renumbered 4851 from November 1946 and BR 64851 from June 1949. Withdrawn in December 1962 from Sunderland and cut up at Darlington. The front has been nicely restored, the back is ex-loco condition, but painted on it is the legend “64851-J39,” the top edge of the plate is wider than the bottom and the back curved to facilitate fixing to a low splasher. | £190 |
| 224 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4957 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4900 “Hall” class loco “POSTLIP HALL” built at Swindon in September 1929 Lot No. 254. Latterly a Westbury engine withdrawn there in March 1962 and cut up at Swindon Works. Front restored to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. The hall is two miles South West of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire. | £1400 |
| 225 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “RIVER OGUN” as carried by 3ft 6in gauge Nigerian Railways 2-8-2 No. 103 built at Vulcan Foundry Works No. 5610 of 1947. Crown Agents design for mixed traffic also supplied elsewhere in Africa. Cast brass, 45” x 9” front restored, the back in ex-loco condition. | £1000 |
| 226 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGE RESTRICTION DIAMOND NOTICE: “THIS BRIDGE is insufficient …. (plus 15 lines of text). Stoke-on-Trent Station.” Diamond shaped, 48” x 30” restored to VGC in maroon with white lettering on the front, the back painted white. | £170 |
| 227 | SHEDPLATE: 1H NORTHAMPTON (September 1963 – September 1965, previously 4B and 2E). A rare example in ex-loco condition front and back. | £350 |
| 228 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CRICCIETH – AFON WEN” with section names embossed on a copper plate riveted to the key on both sides. From an ex-Cambrian Railways section on the Cambrian Coast line to Pwllheli opened in September 1867. The section ceased to exist in the late 1960s when Afon Wen signal box was closed and it was extended to between Criccieth and Pwllheli East signal boxes. Good, ex-section condition. | £75 |
| 229 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY brass LUGGAGE RACK, the ends showing the intertwined letters “LSWR.” Three tubular rods connect each end supporting wire mesh in 1¼” squares to convey luggage. Overall dimensions: 30½” long x 10” high x 14” width. Good, original condition. | £320 |
| 230 | TOTEM: LAPWORTH BR(W) fully-flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with excellent colour and shine. No face chips, minor repainted edge rusting only. An ex-GWR Warwickshire station between Dorridge and Hatton, originally named Kingswood when opened in 1854, renamed in 1902, still open today. It would be difficult to find a better example. | N/S |
| 231 | SILVERPLATE GWR Hotels FRUIT BOWL manufactured by Walker & Hall. Pie-crust type pinched edging with large embossed fruit design in centre. 9” diameter x 2” high, the GWR Hotels coat of arms incised on the outside of the edging. VGC and a rare item. | £670 |
| 232 | MANCHESTER SOUTH JUNCTION & ALTRINCHAM RAILWAY CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “MSJ&AR – Any Person Except Servants of the Company ‘On Duty’ Crossing or Walking Along the Line Will be Prosecuted.” 25” x 11¾” the front restored in black on white to VGC, the back in original condition. | £280 |
| 233 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow No. 27408 – 1954” as carried by Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd., Corby Iron & Steel Works, 275HP 0-6-0 diesel-hydraulic loco No. 4. From 1968 the firm became British Steel Corporation Tubes Group. Loco was scrapped on site by Shanks & McEwan (England) Ltd. in August 1982. Diamond shaped, 13½” x 5½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | N/S |
| 234 | 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. | £120 |
| 235 | TOTEM: CHESTFIELD & SWALECLIFFE HALT BR(S) half-flanged green, the suffix appearing in the lower panel, in good condition with good colour and reasonable shine. No face chips, a little repainted edge rusting only. An SR Kent Coast station between Whitstable and Margate opened in July 1930, the “Halt” was dropped in May 1969, still open today. | £350 |
| 236 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 48182 from the LMS 2-8-0 class 8F loco No. 8182 built by North British loco Co Queens Park, Works No. 24752 in 1942 to Lot 155. Became 48182 at Nationalisation. Spent time at Westhouses and Burton before withdrawn in May 1968 from Stockport and cut up by T.W. Ward of Beighton. Repainted front some time ago, the back in grey primer. | £820 |
| 237 | SHEDPLATE: 31B MARCH (1950 – December 1966, later MR). A surprisingly scarce example, ex-loco condition both sides. | £90 |
| 238 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT PLATE: “CROMPTON PARKINSON Limited Chelmsford England” as carried by BR 1Co-Co1 2500HP “Peak” class type 4 loco No. D92 built at Crewe entering traffic at Derby in March 1961. Renumbered 45138 class 45 in October 1974. Withdrawn in December 1986 from Tinsley. Scrapped at MC Metal Processing, Glasgow in April 1994 following storage at Tinsley and March. The number “45138” is painted on the back. Rectangular, 11½” x 6” restored front some time ago, the back ex-loco condition. | £90 |
| 239 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 8” dial single fusee WALL CLOCK manufactured by Darling & Wood York (ghosted writing), the pre-Grouping number being 244. The clock face now bears the writing “LNER No. 6639.” When the movement was cleaned the repair details “J. Wood July 1894” and “W. P. Wood November 1888” were found, thus dating the clock to pre-1888. It’s final location was “York Dist. Supt. No. 43 Room (Trains Section).” In VGC and in full working order complete with pendulum, winder and fact sheet. | £950 |
| 240 | TOTEM: POULTON BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in good condition with deep colour and reasonable shine. A minor face chip and some untouched edge rusting only. An ex-Preston & Wyre Railway station between Preston and Blackpool North, once the junction for Wyre Dock and Fleetwood, opened in July 1840 and still open today. A scarce totem, seen only four times previously at auction. | £700 |
| 241 | MIDLAND RAILWAY HOTELS silverplate SAUCE BOAT manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. Oval, 5” x 2½” plus carrying handle, 2½” high. The words “Midland Railway Hotels” in garter incised in the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 242 | CARRIAGE PRINT: PENRHYN CASTLE NEAR BANGOR NORTH WALES – A National Trust Property by R. Lander from the LMR series (C) issued in 1957. A fine view of the castle overlooking fields with cattle and coast with children bathing. In an original style larger sized glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £80 |
| 243 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co. 3445 Darlington 1938.” Unusually, between the word “Darlington” and the date “1938” is a small supplementary plate embossed “Rebuilt 1945.” The plate was carried by the LNER 2-6-0 K4 class loco No. 3445 ”MacCAILIN MOR” entering traffic in December 1938. Rebuilt to class K1 in December 1945 to Eastfield. Reclassified K1/1 in December 1946 when it was renumbered 1997. Renumbered 61997 by BR in January 1949. Withdrawn in June 1961 from Fort William and cut up at Doncaster. The number “1997” is clearly stamped on the back (twice). Oval 13” x 7¾” front and back in ex-loco condition. A superb example. Only four locos carried engraved rebuilt plates: Cock of The North, Earl Marischal, Great Northern and this one. Exceedingly rare! | £2600 |
| 244 | LNER STANDARD BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE the exact identity of which loco is unknown. Complete with operating lever, 13½” high x 8” wide (overall) x 5¼” diameter base, in ex-loco condition. | £220 |
| 245 | LMS HAWKSEYE TARGET SIGN: MILLERS DALE painted in maroon with cream letters and edging. An ex-MR Derbyshire station between Matlock and Buxton opened in June 1863, closed March 1967. 48” x 10½” (18” diameter target), both sides in good ex-station condition. | £850 |
| 246 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 5911 from the GWR 4-6-0 4900 “Hall” class loco “PRESTON HALL” built at Swindon in June 1931 to Lot 275. A long-time Cardiff (Canton) engine withdrawn there in September 1962 and cut up by R.S. Hayes, Bridgend. The hall is near Canterbury and is thought may have been the home of Thomas Brassey. Repainted front a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £820 |
| 247 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the side brass plated “Bulpitts Patent” and stamped “NBR 5141.” Only two of the inside glasses have survived, the green no longer present. Unmarked vessel and burner. Bevel-edged front lens with copper rim and reducing lens cone. Original condition. | £75 |
| 248 | TYER’S SOLID BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “ROSE STREET – CLACHNAHARRY 25” the names engraved around a central square cut out, 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. Good ex-section condition. | £280 |
| 249 | LNER GUARD’S POCKET WATCH manufactured by “Record” with a Swiss movement and 16 jewels. Numerals are in Roman and has a working second hand. “LNER 2616” is engraved on the back cover. The serial number 1137540 is shown on the inside of the back cover. Fine working order. | £65 |
| 250 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SAUNTON” complete with “WEST COUNTRY CLASS” scroll as carried by the (SR) “West Country Class” 4-6-2 Pacific loco No. 34093 built at Brighton in October 1949. The loco was rebuilt at Eastleigh in May 1960 when the Bulleid designed streamlined casing was removed. A Nine Elms and finally Eastleigh loco from where it was withdrawn in July 1967 and cut up at Cashmore’s, Newport. Both items cast brass, the nameplate 63” x 8⅛” and 11¼”, the scroll 30” x 4” (overall), in ex-loco condition front and back. Both items are attached to a Brunswick green painted board for display purposes. | £11250 |
| 251 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL silverplate ASHTRAY manufactured by Elkington. 3¾” diameter, the initials “GWR” (in script) surrounded by the hotel name in garter are clearly incised on the base. Good condition. For a history of the hotel see Lot 21. | £110 |
| 252 | LMSR. A framed and glazed original WATERCOLOUR PAINTING depicting 4-6-0 “Royal Scot” class loco No. 6161 “KINGS OWN” by the poster artist Secretan for the LMS to advertise the new “Scots.” Probably the best technical painting we have ever seen with amazing detail including shadows on each rivet! Murray Secretan was renowned for his artwork for the famous 1935 GWR poster “100 Years of Progress” showing a King loco and train on the Dawlish coast. He worked for the LMS Trade Advertising section and also the Locomotive Publishing Company. The loco was built at Derby in September 1930 and named “KINGS OWN” in 1931. Became BR 46161 and withdrawn in November 1962 from Camden. Professionally mounted, frame size 29” x 17” an in excellent condition. The painting was previously in a private collection in Towcester. | £920 |
| 253 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LB&SCR No. 75 BRIGHTON WORKS 1909” as carried by the LB&SCR 4-4-2T class I3 loco No. 75 which entered service in March 1910. Became SR 2075 and superheated in November 1925. Renumbered 32075 by BR and withdrawn in October 1951. The loco ran 1,127,510 miles in service. The letter “L” has been clearly stamped into the rim to indicate that it was carried on the left hand side of the locomotive. Oval 16½ x 10½” (pie dish style) the front lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £1700 |
| 254 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY cast iron CREST nicely painted some time ago and showing the coats of arms of all the counties through which the GER operated surrounding the flag of London. The words “Great Eastern Railway” are in garter around the edge. Carried by an ex-GER 4-4-0 D56 class loco No. 1855 built Stratford February 1904 which became LNER 8855 in September 1924, reclassified D15/2 in September 1928 and later D16/3 in January 1934. Renumbered 2546 in September 1946 and 62546 by BR in October 1948. Named “CLAUD HAMILTON” in August 1947 after the original loco so named (GER 1900/LNER 8900) was withdrawn in May 1947. 62546 was withdrawn from Yarmouth in June 1957 and cut up at Stratford. The back is painted “E8855 L” indicating that it was carried on the left-hand side of the loco. 12¾” diameter (15¼” to the end of the garter). | N/S |
| 255 | TOTEM: KENTS BANK BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour, if a little matt. Four well repaired supplementary face holes and a little untouched edge rusting only. One of the narrow-flange type with four face-drilled holes for wall mounting. An ex-Furness Railway station between Carnforth and Ulverston opened in September 1857 and still open today. A rare totem, only twice seen previously at auction, the last time in October 1992. | £850 |
| 256 | BR(M) TICKET OFFICE WINDOW ENAMEL: “1” in a box with Conditions of Issue on one side and notices regarding BTC Bye-Laws and Insurance on the other. Maroon with deep colour and shine and no chipping. 18” x 8¾” fully-flanged and in excellent almost mint condition. A lot of lettering for your money! | £150 |
| 257 | SHEDPLATE: 40F BOSTON (1950 – January 1964). A rare example, repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £250 |
| 258 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR CREWE DIESEL DEPOT showing the “leaping cat” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition and as carried from the late 1980s by a class 31 loco whilst allocated to this depot. See also lot 59. | £190 |
| 259 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “LADIES ROOM” maroon in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, no chipping or rusting. 18” x 3⅝” fully flanged. | £260 |
| 260 | TOTEM: HANWELL BR(W) fully-flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-GWR main line station between Paddington and Reading opened in December 1838, known as Hanwell & Elthorne between 1896 and 1974, still open today. | £480 |
| 261 | BR(NE) ENAMEL SIGN: PLATFORM 3 in tangerine with black edged letters and number. Good colour and shine, a couple of face chips and minor edge chipping only. 24” x 18” fully-flanged. | £170 |
| 262 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PRINT: WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL by Donald Maxwell from the SR original series (1936). A rare print of the Norman (1093) cathedral from Wharf Hill by the Itchen Navigation. In an original type glazed wooden frame and titled mount. VGC. | £200 |
| 263 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC Co. Ltd Vulcan Works Newton-le-Willows England No. 3391/D857 – 1963” as carried by the BR Co-Co 1750HP diesel-electric type 3 loco No. D6913 which entered traffic at Landore in January 1964. Renumbered 37213 in March 1974 class 37/0. To store at Cardiff in May 1996 then Toton in April 1997. Sold to T.J. Thomson, Stockton, for scrap in January 2000, but did not arrive there until April 2003 and disposed of the following month. Rectangular, chromed brass 10⅛” x 4½” in ex-loco condition front and back, the front with flaking BR blue paint. | £750 |
| 264 | GER THREE-ASPECT SLIDING KNOB HANDLAMP. Reducing cone stamped “GER Epping 27”, steel plated “Kerosene” and brass-plated “G A Davies.” Burner and reservoir stamped “LNE” and “LNE-E” respectively. Copper lens cone and bevel edged glass. Lamp body attractively painted GER blue to VGC. | £150 |
| 265 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGNALBOX BOARD: CROWBOROUGH in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a very minor face chip and one or two small edge chips only. An ex-LB&SCR station between Eridge and Lewes opened in September 1868 as Rotherfield, renamed Crowborough in 1880 and later Crowborough & Jarvis Brook, still open today. Crowborough signalbox was opened by the LB&SCR in 1908. It was a LBSCR Type 3b design latterly fitted with a 43 lever Saxby & Farmer frame and closed in January 1990 when the Uckfield branch came under the control of Oxted signalbox. 72” x 12” in VGC. | £220 |
| 266 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 4172 from the (GWR) 2-6-2T 5101 class loco built at Swindon in October 1949 to Lot 369. A long-time Tyseley engine before transfer to Stourbridge from where it was withdrawn in January 1965 and cut up by John Cashmore, Great Bridge. Repainted front and back a long time ago. | £620 |
| 267 | SHEDPLATE: 21A SALTLEY (to September 1963, then 2E). Repainted front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £100 |
| 268 | GWR/BR(W). Wood and steel SINGLE LINE TRAIN STAFF with an engraved brass label “Bullo Pill Docks Branch.” The wooden staff is 11¾” long with steel ends and a loop onto which is an attached chain and key for operation of equipment on arrival at the docks. This branch joined the Gloucester to South Wales line at Bullo Pill West signalbox and closed by October 1963. Good, ex-section condition. | £420 |
| 269 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STAFF ONLY” light blue in VGC condition with deep colour and shine, a minor face chip and a little edge chipping and rusting only. 18” x 3⅝” fully flanged. | £95 |
| 270 | TOTEM: ST MICHAELS BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-Cheshire Lines Committee station between Cressington and Liverpool St James Street opened in June 1864, closed April 1972, reopened January 1978. A rare totem, seen only once previously at auction, in May 1987. | £1950 |
| 271 | GWR ROYAL HOTEL silverplate SUGAR SHAKER manufactured by Elkington with the company coat of arms, the initials “GWR” and “Great Western Royal Hotel” in scroll underneath clearly incised in the side. Base 2¾” diameter, 6½” tall to top of finial atop 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. | £240 |
| 272 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON WAREHOUSE NOTICE: NO MOTOR OR OTHER SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE May Enter This Warehouse (total of seven lines of text). 36½” x 23¼” restored front some time ago, the back in original condition. A lot more unusual than the standard NER Trespass Notice, but just about as heavy! | £220 |
| 273 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE HUNSLET ENGINE Co. Ltd. Leeds No. 3397 - 1946” as carried by MOD Navy Dept., RN Armament Depot, Bedenham, 0-4-0 diesel-mechanical loco No. 219 ex-works January 1946. Scrapped at Nuffield Salvage Co., Ewelme, circa April 1980. Oval, 11½” x 8⅛” front restored in red with polished metalwork, the back in ex-loco condition and stamped “H1733.” | £150 |
| 274 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4259 as carried by the GWR 2-8-0T 4200 class loco built at Swindon Works No. 2649 in May 1917 to Lot 203. OSP fitted in May 1955. A long-time Newport Ebbw Junction engine withdrawn from there in March 1964 and cut up at Birds, Risca. The Loco class and boiler details “Engine Class 2.8.0. D” and “Boiler Class DG” are clearly stamped into the rim. Lightly restored front with plenty of knocks and scrapes from a lifetime of service, the back repainted. A couple of small areas removed from the back edge to facilitate fixing over rivets etc. | £750 |
| 275 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “KINDER LOW” as carried by the BR 3100HP Co-Co diesel-electric class 60 loco No. 60065 built at Brush Loughborough, Works No. 967, which entered service in September 1991 and named from new. The nameplates were removed in August 1999. The loco was renamed “SPIRIT OF JAGUAR” at a ceremony at Castle Bromwich Freight Terminal in March 2003 and is still in service today with EWS at Thornaby. Cast aluminum 45½” x 10” in ex-loco condition both sides. Kinder Low is a mountain in the High Peak near Hayfield. | £1500 |
| 276 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 30104 from the ex-LSWR 0-4-4T M7 class loco No. 104 built at Nine Elms in March 1905 to Order X12. Became SR 104 and later BR 30104. A long-time Bournemouth engine withdrawn there in May 1961. Unpainted, but apparently ex-loco condition. | £800 |
| 277 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: ST ANDREWS. 32” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NBR coastal route station, opened in December 1867 having replaced an earlier station, closed January 1969. Still famous for its university and golf links. Completely ex-station condition front and back. | £780 |
| 278 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “TRANSPORTATION CORPS U.S. Army 471 Specification No. T-1554 W2789 to 915 Manufactured by The American Locomotive Company No. 70943 Aug 1943” as carried by United States Army Transportation Corps metre gauge 2-8-2 built for war service and known as the “MacArthur” class. USATC number 471, and sent to India, becoming Bengal Assam Railway No. 852, later to Thailand becoming Royal Thai Railways No. 421. General purpose design which saw use across many theatres of war and subsequent use in Africa and Asia. 14½” x 7½” the front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. The plate is slightly curved to fit the smokebox side. Note: one corner broken off at bolt hole. NOTE: Only one plate of this pattern carried – see also lot 138. | £150 |
| 279 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “LAMP ROOM” in Pre-Grouping style with raised border. 24” x 3½” in ex-station condition, the front painted black with white lettering and edging. The back part painted, part rusty. | £400 |
| 280 | TOTEM: PLAISTOW BR(E) half-flanged dark blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-LT&SR station between Fenchurch Street and Barking, now served by LUL District Line trains, opened in March 1858. The best example we have seen from this station. | £900 |
| 281 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 44877 from the LMS 4-6-0 class 5 loco No. 4877 built at Crewe in 1945. Became 44877 at Nationalisation. A Carlisle, Lancaster and Carnforth allocation until final withdrawal in August 1968 from Speke Junction. Broken up at Cohens, Kettering. Repainted front a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £880 |
| 282 | LNWR CAST IRON NOTICE: “L&NW RY CO. TIP CLOSETS … (plus 13 lines of text) Signed C. Hull Estate Dept Euston September 1895.” 11½ x 18” with scalloped corners, the front has been almost completely stripped of once thickly encrusted paint, the back in original condition. | £580 |
| 283 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY Sons & Co Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock No. 359 of 1941” as carried by the 153HP 0-4-0 diesel-mechanical loco ex-works December 1941 and new to WD Kinnerley as No. 44. The loco spent time at Kinnerley, Queensferry, Longmoor, Bicester, East Riggs, until 1975, during which time it was renumbered No. 220 in 1964. Finally on loan to Nobels Explosives Powfoot in May 1975 and bought by them in May 1980. At some stage the loco was rebuilt to class B11 and uprated to 193HP. Oval, 16¾” x 11¾” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £520 |
| 284 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “TOPSHAM – LYMPSTONE 20” the section names engraved around the central triangle cut out. From the ex-L&SWR Exmouth branch opened in May 1861 and still open today. The section ceased to exist in September 1962 when Lympstone signal box was closed and it was extended to between Topsham and Exmouth. Very good ex-section condition. | £200 |
| 285 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE BADGE: “COLLINGWOOD” as fitted above the nameplate carried by BR Co-Co 2,700HP diesel-electric type 4 loco numbered D405 when built by English Electric Vulcan Works No. EE3775/D1146 and entered traffic in January 1968. Renumbered 50005 class 50 in August 1974. Named “COLLINGWOOD” in April 1978 with the plaque added in a ceremony at Paddington on 21st November 1987. Loco taken out of use at Laira in November 1990, withdrawn one month later and sent to Old Oak Common in January 1991 where it was cut up by Coopers Metals, Cardiff. The badge shows the shield of Trafalgar with lion above chevron with three stags heads and a scroll with the Latin “Ferar Unus et Idem.” The name “Collingwood” appears in capitals beneath a crown at the top. 6⅝” x 8½” in ex-loco condition front and back, the front painted whilst in service. | £800 |
| 286 | RHYMNEY RAILWAY cast iron BOUNDARY MARKER: “R,RY,CO’S BOUNDARY” on a rectangular tablet 6¾” x 4½” atop a short length of post (only 17½” long). Restored to VGC in white with black lettering. Operating between Cardiff – Rhymney and branches, the railway enjoyed an independent existence from opening in February 1858 until grouping into the GWR on 1 January 1922. | £350 |
| 287 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY hand operated gunmetal WARNING BELL as recovered from the Locomotive Traverser at Swindon Works. 9” diameter bowl with cast iron clapper, 10” high and clearly stamped “GWR” in the top bracket. Original condition. | £100 |
| 288 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 9143 N.B. Loco Co. 1910” as carried by ex-NBR 0-6-2T A class loco No. 399 built by NBL Hyde Park Works No. 19176 and entered service in August 1910. Became LNE 9399 in April 1924 class N15/1 and 9143 in February 1946. Renumbered 69143 by BR in November 1949. Withdrawn in September 1960. The front is unpainted and lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 289 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY POLICEMAN’S WOODEN TRUNCHEON in plain black with transferred gold leaf wording “N.E.R Police.” and machine turned handle. Length 14” x 1⅜” diameter at the widest part. A little wear and tear, good overall. | £95 |
| 290 | TOTEM: STONEHAVEN BR(Sc) fully-flanged light blue in VGC with good colour although it has been treated. No face chips, a little repainted edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway station between Montrose and Aberdeen opened in November 1849 and still open today. | £800 |
| 291 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 70050 from the BR standard 4-6-2 Pacific “Britannia” class 7 loco built at Crewe to Order E486/234 entering service at Polmadie in August 1954. Named “FIRTH OF CLYDE” in January 1955, transferred to LMR in November 1962 and allocated to Crewe North, then Crewe South and Banbury for a short while. Withdrawn in August 1966 from Kingmoor and cut up by G.H. Campbell, Airdrie. Repainted front and back a long time ago. | £2800 |
| 292 | CARRIAGE PRINT: WELWYN GARDEN CITY HERTFORDSHIRE by Henry Stringer from the LNER Post War series issued circa 1950. A print of the then new town. Not seen at auction for several years. In an original style glazed wooden frame in mint condition. | £75 |
| 293 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “HANOMAG HANNOVER Nr. 10521- 1927” as carried by South African Railways 3ft 6in gauge 4-6-2+2-6-4 Garratt of GF class No. 2379 for branch line service. Oval, 13¾” x 10” restored front with blue background, the back in ex-loco condition. | £320 |
| 294 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 36-014 36 from 3ft 6in gauge Bo-Bo diesel electric 1170HP of class 36, built by GE South Africa Works No. 40433 of 1975 model SG10B. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £100 |
| 295 | GNR(I) CAST IRON STATION TABLET: LISBELLAW 12” x 3¾” with curved ends in ex-station condition in white with black lettering. A coastal station on the line from Clones - Enniskillen opened in August 1858 by the Dundalk & Enniskillen Railway, closed October 1957. | £420 |
| 296 | BRASS TENDERPLATE: “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY 1310 Swindon Works June 1899 3000 Gallons” as carried by the tender attached to 3838 “COUNTY OF GLAMORGAN” in 1913/14, 3521 until 1919, 3235 “BOSCAWEN” until 1923, 3357 “TRELAWNY” until 1928, after which it was attached to various Dean Goods engines and went to France with loco 2519 in 1940 (information supplied by Bill Peto in 1987). Engraved oval 11¼” x 8¼” the front lightly polished, the back in ex-tender condition. | £700 |
| 297 | SHEDPLATE: 72A EXMOUTH JUNCTION (1950 – September 1963, later 83D). Repainted front and back, the BR(S) Eastleigh triangle clearly visible on the back. | £180 |
| 298 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SCOTSGAP – ROTHBURY 26” (“Scotsgap” has been re-engraved), section names engraved around central hole. From the ex-NBR branch off the Morpeth – Reedsmouth line opened July 1862, closed to passengers September 1952. The section came into existence when it was extended to between Rothbury and Scotsgap Junction signal boxes. The line and Rothbury signal box closed altogether in November 1963. Very good ex-section condition. | £400 |
| 299 | PRESTON & WYRE RAILWAY 12” dial mahogany cased single fusee OFFICE CLOCK with the initials “P&W,” the number “110” and the makers name “Fattorini & Sons, Bradford,” painted on the face. Small doors at bottom and on right hand side of the back box to adjust pendulum. At the top of the back box are two small plates “P&W Kirkham” and the number “110.” Kirkham (later Kirkham & Wesham) station opened in July 1840 on the Preston – Blackpool North line, the junction for Blackpool South. Complete with pendulum and key and in full working order. | £700 |
| 300 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SIR RALPH WEDGWOOD” as carried by the LNER 4-6-2 Pacific class A4 loco No. 4469 originally named “GADWALL” when built at Doncaster, Works No. 1871. Entered service in March 1938. The loco was renamed “SIR RALPH WEDGWOOD” on 1st March 1939. It was withdrawn on 6th June 1942 after receiving severe bomb damage following an enemy air raid at York station on 29th April 1942, was condemned on 20th June 1942 and cut up at Doncaster. The name was transferred to loco 4466 on 6th January 1944 which was originally named “HERRING GULL”, built at Doncaster as Works No. 1878, and entered traffic in January 1938. Renumbered 605 in January 1946, 6 soon after in May the same year and 60006 by BR in December 1948. A long-time King’s Cross allocation before migrating north to New England and finally Ferryhill from where it was withdrawn in September 1965 and cut up at Motherwell Machinery & Scrap Co., Wishaw. Cast brass, manufactured in two parts 54” and 42” long, both 7½” wide. The two parts are joined together by a steel plate bolted in from the back. Given the history of the locomotive, it is probably one of the most famous members of the class and carrying one of the best of the LNER directors names. | £25000 |
| 301 | BR(SR) Q/R Poster: CLAPHAM JUNCTION from the 1961 Original Painting by Terence Tenison Cuneo (1907-1996). A fine view showing the hustle and bustle of the world’s busiest junction in South London with two Southern Pacifics in the foreground. Poster published in 1962. Hardly noticeable folds and VGC. | £400 |
| 302 | BR(WR) Q/R poster: ROYAL ALBERT BRIDGE SALTASH 1859-1959. Produced for BR to commemorate the Centenary of the bridge in 1959. The quite stunning Cuneo painting shows “Castle class” engine 5021 “Whittington Castle” crossing the famous Brunel bridge across the Tamar into Cornwall. Ref: PR124. Poster is rolled with a little wrinkling at the edges, VGC otherwise. | £500 |
| 303 | BR(ER) Q/R poster: NORFOLK BROADS. Raymond Piper (b.1923) painted the original picture in oils in 1962. The art-nouveau style image shows a windy day with yachts at sail on the water and the traditional pumping mills of the area in the distance. Ref: PP1201. Folded, one or two minor edge tears, small Sellotape stains at corners and top, good otherwise. | £200 |
| 304 | NBR, NER & GNR Q/R poster: EAST COAST ROUTE – Travel from Glasgow (Queen Street) to London (Kings Cross) & The Continent. A real poster for the Scottish aficionados with a border comprising illustrations of no less than 92 different tartans. Also featured are two lovely vignettes depicting the route termini (view over London at the top and Waverley station in central Edinburgh at the bottom). Published in July 1913. Folded, VGC otherwise. | £150 |
| 305 | BR(ScR) Q/R poster: THE WEST HIGHLAND LINE – See Britain by Train. This truly classic view of the famous LNER “Beaver Tail” Observation Car en-route to Mallaig at Lochy Viaduct near Fort William comes from a 1959 painting by Jack Merriott (1901-1968). Ref: B30521. Folded, a little wrinkling at the edges, good otherwise. Very collectable. | £500 |
| 306 | LNER/LMSR Q/R poster: JEDBURGH ABBEY – It’s Quicker by Rail. Classic Fred Taylor (1875-1963) original artwork is dated 1930 showing an external view of the Roxburghshire abbey with its wonderful nave and now well maintained gardens. Abbey was built in 1138 and used by Edward I during his battle with the Scots in 1296. It was desecrated in 1547. Poster first published in the early 1930s. Folded, good otherwise. | £400 |
| 307 | BR(LMR) Q/R poster: DIESEL TRAINS – Quick Clean and Comfortable. Barber’s artwork shows a diesel railcar running along the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick in Cumberland. Poster first published in the late1950s. Ref: LM26061. Folded, evidence of Sellotape in corners and top, good otherwise. The trackbed shown in this poster now forms the widened A594 road between Keswick and Workington. | £100 |
| 308 | BR(WR) D/R poster: BARMOUTH – Queen of the Cambrian Coast. Artwork by Henry Stringer showing young lady in traditional costume sitting atop hill overlooking the town and bay beyond. Produced in 1962 for tourism promotion. Ref: PP144. Rolled, VGC. | £150 |
| 309 | BR(NER) D/R poster: REDCAR. 1962 Artwork by Hugh Chevins (1931-2003) showing smartly dressed couple in the foreground, juxtaposed against the packed promenade and beach at this popular seaside resort in North Yorkshire. Folded, good otherwise. | £200 |
| 310 | GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAYS D/R poster: IRELAND – The Land of Eternal Youth. Artwork by R. Breslin showing young couple enjoying a serenade in the countryside. Published in 1935 by Great Southern Railway of Ireland. Folded, small edge tear, good otherwise. | £320 |
| 311 | BR(ER) D/R poster: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE – See England by Train. 1950 original artwork by Edwin Lawson James Harris (1891-1961) showing the lily pond, grounds and summerhouse belonging to a stately home – almost certainly Stowe near Buckingham. Ref: R1074. Folded, with a couple of small stains, good otherwise. | £150 |
| 312 | BR(ScR) D/R poster: LOCH LOMOND – Daily Pleasure Sailings During the Season. Alasdair Macfarlane painting from 1959 showing the steamer “Maid of The Loch” on the loch with mountains beyond. Rarer than the Q/R poster of this location from the same artist that usually appears in auction. Poster published around 1960. Ref: B29670. Folded, good otherwise. | £240 |
| 313 | LNER D/R poster: KING’S CROSS FOR SCOTLAND. Austin Cooper (1890-1964) made this wonderful poster in the early 1920s showing the tartans of sixteen different clans. Names include Ross, Sutherland, Robertson, MacGregor, Macleod and Brodie. Folded with a couple of minor edge tears good otherwise. | £160 |
| 314 | BR (WR) D/R Poster: ROSS-ON-WYE – The Gateway of the Wye. Jack Merriott (1901-1968) painted this view from the western side of the town in 1950. It shows punts on the river with town dominated by the spire of St. Mary’s in the background. Published 1951/52. Ref: PR9. Rolled, a small crease, VGC otherwise. | £280 |
| 315 | BR (LMR) D/R poster: ALDBURY VILLAGE HERTFORDSHIRE – See Britain by Train. 1949 Artwork by Jack Merriott (1901-1968) showing the peaceful village pond with timbered building at edge and church beyond. Ref: LM1949. Rolled, a few small edge tears, good otherwise. | £170 |
| 316 | LNER D/R poster: RAMBLES IN ESSEX – An Attractive Publication. This was the publicity for a series of travel guides published in 1938 by the railway. Schabelsky’s wonderful picture shows Waltham Abbey with swans on the River Lea in the foreground. Rolled, a couple of minor edge tears, good otherwise. | £150 |
| 317 | BR(WR) D/R poster: WARWICK CASTLE – See Britain by Train. An aerial view of the castle painted by Bagley in 1953. Ref: PR136. Rolled, a couple of minor edge tears, good otherwise. This famous castle founded in 1086 was home to the Earls of Warwick and was once owned by King Richard III. | N/S |
| 318 | BR (WR) D/R Poster: VISIT LONDON – Travel by Train. Artwork showing the 1953 Coronation procession of Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace and painted by Gordon Nicholl (1885-1959). Rolled, a little wrinkling along left hand edge, good otherwise. Published 1953. Ref: PR/40. | £150 |
| 319 | LNER D/R poster: WHITBY – It’s Quicker By Rail. Artwork by Fred Taylor (1875-1963) showing Whitby Abbey and tourists with town and harbour beyond. Abbey founded in 657AD but lost to Vikings in 867. Refounded in 1078 and finally destroyed by Henry VIII in 1540. Poster published in 1935. Folded, a couple of edge tears, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 320 | HIGHLAND RAILWAY 30” x 40” poster (slightly larger than D/R): DIRECT AND PICTURESQUE ROUTE TO THE HIGHLANDS – Is Via Perth and Dunkeld. Dated Inverness June 1905, the artwork is in sepia format showing train going over viaduct through a glen. Poster gives train times from and to London – Wick. Folded, a few repaired edge tears, good otherwise. Rare survivor. | N/S |
| 321 | BR(LMR) D/R poster: MORECAMBE AND HEYSHAM – Be Sure to Go By Train. Modernistic artwork from the early 1960s by Eric Lander showing head and shoulders of young lady with sunglasses and strange 60s style green hat and another better dressed couple behind. Ref: LM28562. Folded, traces of Sellotape at corners, slight loss bottom right hand corner, good otherwise. Lander had a very distinctive style ideally suited to posterwork. | £170 |
| 322 | LNER D/R poster: LET THE LNER REMOVE YOU – Road-Rail Containers. This was the publicity for the door-to-door removals facility offered by the railway – you got a 33% reduction in the train fare if you took advantage of the offer. Typical artwork from Frank Newbould and probably from a series painted in the 1930s and this is not listed in databases. Folded and a little ragged round the edges, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 323 | BR(WR) D/R poster: BURNHAM-ON-SEA SOMERSET – For Leisure and Pleasure Travel By Train. Artwork by Burman showing happy family scene on the popular Somerset resort beach. The poster first appeared in the late 1950s. Ref: PR100. Rolled, VGC. | £260 |
| 324 | BR(Sc) D/R poster: THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS – See Britain by Train. 1958 poster artwork by Kenneth Steel (1906-1973) of a village scene near Ballachulish, Argyllshire. Ref: B21876. Rolled, small crease, good otherwise. Classic Steel image and very collectable. | £220 |
| 325 | LNER D/R poster: BULB TIME IN HOLLAND VIA HARWICH – Flowers in Bloom April and May. 1930s poster artwork by Yunge showing the bulb fields through an archway. Folded, a couple of edge tears, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 326 | BR(M) D/R Poster: NORTH WALES – Unsurpassed in The Variety of its Holiday Attractions. Artwork by Daphne Padden showing diesel train set against magnificent Caernarvonshire scenery in the Lledr Valley near Bettws-y-Coed. Published in 1959. Ref LM 21559. Folded, a couple of small stains, good otherwise. | £200 |
| 327 | BR(Sc) D/R poster: SCOTLAND FOR SPORT – Travel By Train. A second example in this auction of the artwork by Eric Lander showing popular sports in Scotland: Golf, Skiing, Sailing, Climbing, Fishing, Water Skiing, Horse Riding. Dating from around 1960.. Ref: B31197. Folded, corner pinholes, slight loss, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 328 | BR(M) D/R Poster: NORTHERN IRELAND – ULSTER. Artwork by John Greene showing the Giant’s Causeway. Poster published in 1959. Rolled, minor loss left-hand edge, good otherwise. | £200 |
| 329 | LNER AND ASSOCIATED HUMBER LINES: D/R poster: NORTHERN GERMANY VIA HULL AND VIA GRIMSBY AND HAMBURG – Cheap Holiday Tickets. Artwork by Frank H. Mason showing a busy harbour scene including the SS Stockport at Hamburg. Dated April 1938. Folded, good otherwise. | £120 |
| 330 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY AND LIVERPOOL OVERHEAD RAILWAY framed and glazed D/R poster: “THROUGH CONNECTIONS AND THROUGH BOOKINGS” to and from all stations on the Southport Branch … Shows colourful view of the Liverpool – Southport coast with features of interest along the line. Unsigned artwork and probably dating from before WW1. Appears to have been rolled, but the edges are a little ragged resulting in loss in three places. Good colour and definition otherwise. | £80 |
| 331 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 62034 from the (LNER) 2-6-0 K1 class loco built by NBL Works No. 26638 entering service in September 1949. A regular loco on the West Highland line, withdrawn December 1962 from Fort William and cut up at Doncaster. Repainted front and back a long time ago. Note: There is a small section cut away at the top centre of the plate (by BR) to facilitate fitting over smokebox door lamp iron stay. | £920 |
| 332 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ABERFELDY PERTHSHIRE by Jack Merriott from the LNER Post War series issued circa 1947. A scarce print of the River Tay close to the station which lost its services in March 1965. In an original style glazed wooden frame. A small crease evident in the bottom left hand corner, not affecting the image, VGC otherwise. | N/S |
| 333 | 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. Note: This is not the same example offered in our June 2007 auction. | £1450 |
| 334 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4594 as carried by the GWR 2-6-2T 4500 class loco built at Swindon in April 1927 to Lot 242. A long-time Neyland engine, withdrawn in November 1960 and scrapped at Woodhams, Barry. Repainted front some time ago, the back painted in primer. One small section of rim removed to facilitate fixing to the cabside. | £700 |
| 335 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “THE SILCOCK EXPRESS” as carried by the BR 2580HP diesel-electric Co-Co type 4 loco No. D1907 built by Brush Loughborough Works No. 669 in 1965 entering traffic at Canton in September 1965. Renumbered 47231 in October 1973 class 47/0. Named at Liverpool Lime Street on 16th January 1988. The nameplates were removed in July 1994 and in August 1994 transferred without ceremony to 47241 (ex-D1918) also built by Brush Works No. 680 in 1965. Nameplates removed in August 1995 when the loco was renamed “HALEWOOD SILVER JUBILEE.” To store unserviceable November 1998, and following component recovery was scrapped at C.F. Booth, Rotherham, in September 2005. Cast aluminium 72¾” x 9⅞” in ex-loco condition front and back. EWS Certificate of Authenticity available. | N/S |
| 336 | LNWR Fletcher’s single-needle pegging absolute BLOCK INSTRUMENT 25” high standing on a base 11” x 6¾” which contains the block bell and with the engraved brass location plate “Canobie” on the front. The location Canobie is in Dumfriesshire. We presume the instrument was transferred there in LMS/BR days. In very good ex-box condition with glass intact. | £95 |
| 337 | LMSR BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE. An Ivatt design class 2 hooter as removed from one of the class of locos built from 1946 onwards numbered in the “64XX” number series. 13½” tall, 2½” diameter barrel and mounted on a wooden stand. | £100 |
| 338 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CAMBUS JUNCTION – MANOR POWIS 18” the section names engraved around a square cut out in a rounded square end. From the Caledonian Railway Stirling – Alloa line. The section came into existence in August 1958 when the Cambus Junction to Manor Powis line was singled and ceased to exist when the line was converted to tokenless block operation in the early to mid 1970s. Very good ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 339 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER” on two lines. 14¾” x 4¾” with rounded ends. Repainted front to VGC, the back in ex-station condition. | £160 |
| 340 | TOTEM: KIRKHAM AND WESHAM BR(M) fully-flanged maroon with good colour and shine with a small face chip only and a little untouched edge rusting. An ex-Preston & Wyre Railway station opened in July 1840 on the Preston – Blackpool North line, the junction for Blackpool South. | £460 |
| 341 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGN: “KEEP LEFT” green with excellent colour and shine. No face chips, a couple of well restored edge chips only. 33” x 9⅛” fully-flanged. | £70 |
| 342 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY. Two brass ENGINE CLASSIFICATION PLATES bearing the letters “A” and “L.” Both cast brass 3½” square, restored fronts, ex-loco backs. (2) | £100 |
| 343 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & Sons Ltd Bristol No. 1661 of 1924” as carried by Charles Roberts & Co (1927) Ltd, Wagon Builders, Horbury Junction, outside cylinder 0-4-0ST “EMPIRE NO. 3” Peckett Type R2. The loco was scrapped in January 1967. Oval, 12” x 8½” the engraved lettering and border repainted a long time ago, the back painted black and the fixing holes have been utilised to attach a chain for wall hanging. | £300 |
| 344 | RHODESIAN RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 647 16A from 3 ft 6in gauge 2-8-2+2-8-2 Garratt of class 16A built by Beyer Peacock Works No. 7525 of 1953. In 1980 to National Railways of Zimbabwe and renumbered 614. Oval, 19” x 13” front restored, brasswork lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £480 |
| 345 | TOTEM: NEW BECKENHAM BR(S) fully-flanged green with black flange in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little untouched edge rusting only. An ex-SER station between Beckenham Junction and Lower Sydenham in South East London opened in 1866 having replaced an earlier station opened in 1864. Still open today and served by South East Trains. A rare totem, never seen previously at auction. | £1300 |
| 346 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 69543 from the ex-GNR 0-6-2T N2 class loco No. 1764 built by NBL Hyde Park Works No. 22620 and entered traffic in April 1921. Became LNE 1764 in May 1924 class N2 and 9543 in May 1946. Renumbered 69543 by BR in December 1948. Withdrawn in September 1961 from New England and cut up at Doncaster. Completely ex-loco condition with thickly encrusted paint, some of which is peeling away on the numbers. They don’t come like this very often! | £1100 |
| 347 | LNER ENAMEL LOCO DEPOT ALLOCATION PLATE: “YORK.” Black lettering on white, 9½” x 1⅜” with curved ends. Ex-loco condition with staining and rusting around the edges, a scarce example nevertheless. | £190 |
| 348 | LNWR. A large Webb & Thompson electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Kenilworth Junction” and “Gibbett Hill” embossed in the red painted brass handle which was once painted red. A section on the Coventry – Leamington Spa line which lost the local passenger service in January 1965, the line still open today for through trains. The token section ceased to exist in December 1972 when both boxes were closed and control of the Leamington Spa to Coventry line passed to Coventry power signal box. 23” long tubular steel with brass rings approx 2¼” diameter. Good, ex-section condition. | £200 |
| 349 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “WAITING AND LADIES ROOM” on two lines, light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, no face chips, but a little edge chipping and rusting only. 18” x 6” fully flanged. | £190 |
| 350 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SIR PERSANT – KING ARTHUR CLASS” as carried by Southern Railway 4-6-0 loco No. 780 built by North British Loco Co Hyde Park Glasgow, Works No. 23226 in July 1925. Renumbered 30780 at Nationalisation. A long-time Bournemouth engine from where it was withdrawn from service in July 1959. Scrapped at Eastleigh Works in September 1959. 39½” x 4¼” and 5⅞” with chevron shaped ends. Front restored long ago, the back in ex-loco condition with the number “780” clearly stamped. Also chalked is the legend “19lbs” being the weight for working out the cost of the plate when bought from BR. Plenty of knocks and scrapes from a lifetime of service. | £8100 |
| 351 | LNER silverplate TOAST RACK manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. A small design only 3¼” x 2¼” and 3½” to top of carrying handle with provision for four slices. The initials “LNER” are clearly incised in script lettering. Good condition. | £100 |
| 352 | CARRIAGE PRINT: HATFIELD HERTFORDSHIRE by Horace Wright from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-47. A street scene with tea shops, bakers and greengrocers shops in evidence. In an original type glazed wooden frame in VGC. | £90 |
| 353 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 8267 Rebuilt Stratford Works 1938” as carried by the ex-GER 0-6-0 X80 class loco No. 1267 which entered service in December 1918. Became LNE 8267 from May 1925 class J19 then class J19/2 from November 1938. Renumbered 4667 from November 1946 and BR 64667 from September 1948. Latterly a Colchester and finally Stratford loco from where it was withdrawn in September 1961 and cut up there. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £450 |
| 354 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: E178 1E from 3ft 6in gauge Bo-Bo electric 3000v DC overhead built by Werkspoor Amsterdam Works No. 764 of 1938. Used for heavy freight haulage usually in multiple. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” the front restored, brasswork lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 355 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL RUNNING-IN BOARD: “HILLFOOT” in VGC with a few flange chips. From the ex-NBR branch line station on the line to Milngavie in the northern suburbs of Glasgow. 84” x 16” fully flanged. | £80 |
| 356 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 90342 from the Ministry of Supply Austerity 2-8-0 loco No. 70875 built by NBL Works No. 24943 in August 1944. After service in France the loco returned to the UK and put into store. Purchased by BR in December 1948 but remained in store until May 1949 becoming 90342. Withdrawn in January 1965 from Wakefield and cut up at Drapers of Hull. The front stripped to rusty metal the back in ex-loco condition. | £380 |
| 357 | SHEDPLATE: 70D BASINGSTOKE (1953 – September 1963). Ex-loco condition front and back although numbers and letter have been painted since. | £130 |
| 358 | WEBB & THOMPSON MINIATURE TRAIN STAFF for the section Sugar Loaf – Cynghordy. “A” and “30 from a section on the ex-LNWR Central Wales line between Builth Road and Llandovery. The section ceased to exist in August 1965 when Cynghordy signalbox closed and the token section was extended to between Llandovery No.1 and Sugar Loaf Summit signal boxes. Steel with a brass end with the section names engraved and picked out in red, 11¼” long, the rings 1⅛” diameter, in good ex-section condition. | £300 |
| 359 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL SIGN: BRITISH RAILWAYS NO PARKING BYE-LAW 24 PENALTY £5 in light blue with white lettering. Good colour and shine, very minor edge chips only. Unusual early pattern with “British Railways” not shown within a totem. 24” x 18” fully-flanged. | £120 |
| 360 | TOTEM: PWLLHELI BR(W) half-flanged chocolate and cream in good condition with good colour and shine although it has been treated. A couple of repaired face chips and repainted edge rusting only. An ex-Cambrian Railway coastal station the terminus of the line from Barmouth Junction opened in July 1909 having replaced an earlier station opened in October 1867. Still open today and served by Central Trains. A rare totem, only seen at auction four times previously, the last time in September 1999. | £450 |
| 361 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “SWANSEA WAGON Co Limited Builders.” Oval garter design, 9¾” x 6¾” restored front in black and white, the back in ex-vehicle condition. | £140 |
| 362 | ENAMEL DIRECTION SIGN: “LMS CAR PARK” in yellow with black lettering manufactured in an “arrow” shape with “LMS” in a circle at one end and wording at the centre. 41½” x 10¾” some edge rusting resulting in a little loss in parts. | £50 |
| 363 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE TENDER WORKSPLATE: “MABAI [“MAVAG”] Nr. 4462 of 1954” with all information in Cyrillic text. This is the Budapest Works, Hungary. Carried by 5ft gauge USSR State Railways 0-10-0 of class Er. A freight engine derived from a pre-WW1 design. Rectangular, 14” x 7¼” in ex-loco condition both sides. Note three corners are missing around the bolt holes. | £30 |
| 364 | MOZAMBIQUE RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “CAMINOS DE FERRO MOÇAMBIQUE 262” from 3ft 6 in gauge 2-10-2 built by Henschel, Works No. 29055 of 1955. Heavy main line freight design. Oval, 18” x 13” in ex-loco condition both sides. A framed photograph of the loco accompanies. | £380 |
| 365 | INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “MARGARET.” Cast brass, 15” x 6” in ex-loco condition front and back. We have been unable to trace any record of a locomotive bearing this pattern plate. It is thought that it could have been a locally produced plate which was attached to a locomotive after delivery, alternatively an example produced by a preservation society, or from a traction engine. | £280 |
| 366 | BR(W) CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD with “Birkenhead” on one side “Pwllheli” on the other. Wood with metal ends, 32” x 3¼” painted in maroon with yellow lettering in good condition. | £190 |
| 367 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP clearly stamped “Caledonian” and “2862” on the side. The reducing cone is also stamped “Caledonian” but has the number “2868” instead. The innards comprise a vessel stamped “Caledonian” and an LMSR burner. The internal glasses are present, but the green glass is cracked. Bevel-edged front lens with brass rim. Original condition throughout. | £260 |
| 368 | TYER’S ALUMINIUM SINGLE-LINE TABLET: “LONG SUTTON – GEDNEY 2” the names engraved around central hole. From a section on the Spalding No. 1 – Sutton Bridge line which was closed on 5th April 1965. Long Sutton signal box was a MR Type 2a design opened in 1922, closed in 1965 and prior to that had previously been in use at Kingston's Siding from 1899 until 1920. Gedney signal box was a M&GN Type 1a design opened in 1897, closed in 1964. Good, ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 369 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY pattern three-leg PLATFORM SEAT as recovered from Nottingham (Victoria) (no seatback plate present though). Nottingham Victoria opened in May 1900, closed September 1967. 11ft long, 36” high and 22” wide, dismantled ready for transporting. One of the wooden planks in need of repair/replacement, VGC otherwise. | £320 |
| 370 | TOTEM: LANCASTER GREEN AYRE BR(M) half-flanged maroon in VGC with good colour and shine. A couple of professionally repaired face chips and a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-MR station between Lancaster Castle and Wennington opened in June 1848, closed January 1966. A rare totem, only seen at auction three times previously. | £2000 |
| 371 | GWR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT silverplate one-pint TEAPOT manufactured Elkington, with the date “4/29” clearly engraved on the base. 4¾” diameter base, 5½” tall to top of finial on lifting lid. The GWR coat of arms and the initials GWR also “Birmingham Restaurant” in scroll are clearly incised into the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 372 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BEN SLIOCH AND LOCH MAREE WESTER ROSS by W. Douglas Macleod from the ScR series issued 1956-57. A pleasant loch scene with mountains and clouds behind. In an original type glazed wooden frame in VGC. | N/S |
| 373 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NUMBER PLATE: “No 62045 1948” as carried by the (LNER) 2-6-0 “K1” class loco built by NBL, Works No. 26649, entering traffic in October 1949. For a long time shedded at Darlington, followed by a brief spell at West Hartlepool and finally Tyne Dock from where it was withdrawn in September 1967 and cut up by Hughes Bolckow of Blyth. All plates fitted to this class were dated 1948. Engraved oval, 12¼” x 6½” in ex-loco condition. | £240 |
| 374 | GWR REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT SWINDON green glass “CODD” BOTTLE pinched with glass marble inside with the title fully embossed on the side. The makers name “Rylands, Barnsley” is also shown. 2¼” diameter at base, 7½” tall, repaired, but in good condition otherwise. A scarce item. | £40 |
| 375 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BBC NORTH WEST” as carried by BR 5,000HP class 90 Bo-Bo 25KV AC overhead electric loco 90015 built at Crewe and entered service in November 1988. Named “BBC NORTH WEST” at Carlisle on 25th October 1989. The nameplates were removed in April 1997 when the loco was renamed “THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES SPAIN 1936-1939.” The loco is still in service with “One” at Norwich, but is now unnamed. Reflective, lettering and inset edge lining in black, 35½” x 6” in VGC front and cleaned back. Together with attractive matching badge showing the coat of arms of the BBC and “BBC North West” with “NW” logo, 9” square in VGC. (2) | N/S |
| 376 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 61369 from the (LNER) 4-6-0 B1 class loco built by NBL Queens Park Works No. 26828 and entered traffic in May 1950. A Leicester G.C. Loco, followed by Agecroft and finally Gorton from where it was withdrawn in December 1963 and cut up by T.W. Ward, Killamarsh. Ex-loco condition front and back, a little burnt metal residue remains around the bolt holes. | £1100 |
| 377 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: LITTLE STEEPING. 47” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-GNR Lincolnshire station between Boston and Firsby, opened in October 1848, closed September 1961. Repainted blue but with signs of the original white letters showing through. It has been professionally welded at the centre, so well that it is hardly noticeable. This is the first example to be seen (RAG Gazette “LNER Seatbacks” refers). | £200 |
| 378 | GWR. A large Webb & Thompson electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Newent” and “Dymock” embossed on brass plates at one end, a key for operation of a ground frame at the other end. A section on the Gloucester – Ledbury line which closed in July 1959. The section ceased to exist in July 1959 when Dymock signal box was reduced to a non block post and the line between Dymnock and Ledbury was closed. 26” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Good, ex-section condition. | £450 |
| 379 | MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD & LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY 12” dial wooden cased single fusee OFFICE CLOCK with the initials “LNER” and the number “8282” painted on the face. The initials “M. S. & L. R.” are ghosted on the face also. Small doors at bottom and on right hand side to adjust pendulum. The clock was allocated to the GCR/LNER/BR(E) Glossop & Dinting Goods – Goods Accounts Office. Transferred to LMR in October 1950. Complete with pendulum, key and the Ian Lyman Official Record sheet and is in full working order. | N/S |
| 380 | TOTEM: CONISBROUGH BR(E) half-flanged dark blue in good condition with deep colour and shine although treated. Three professionally repaired face chips Minor edge chips and a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-GCR station between Mexborough and Doncaster, opened c.1895 as Conisborough, renamed in April 1950, still open today. A rare totem, never seen previously at auction. | £500 |
| 381 | HULL AND BARNSLEY RAILWAY original gold leaf COAT OF ARMS. 17” x 17” professionally mounted on board. VGC. | £240 |
| 382 | EARLY GWR CARRIAGE PANEL: GLASTONBURY TOR (Somerset) by the Photocrom Co c.1895. A beautiful colour tinted photograph panel of the tor, beloved of those interested in ancient myths. In excellent condition with titled mount and in an original style frame. | £95 |
| 383 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow No. 26122 – 1947” as carried by the LNER 4-6-0 B1 class loco No. 1221 which entered service in August 1947. Named “SIR ALEXANDER ERSKINE-HILL” in December 1947. Renumbered 61221 by BR in July 1949. Latterly a Haymarket (Edinburgh) engine followed by short spells at St Margarets, Thornton Junction and finally Dundee Tay Bridge from where it was withdrawn in March 1965 and cut up by Shipbreaking Industries, Faslane. Diamond shaped, 13½” x 5½” in ex-loco condition front and back. The details “61221 Sir Alexander Erskine Hill 8/47-3/65” have been pencilled on the back. | £700 |
| 384 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3754 as carried by the GWR 0-6-0PT 8750 class loco built at Swindon in November 1937 to Lot 306. An Old Oak Common and latterly Shrewsbury engine withdrawn in November 1965 and cut up by John Cashmore. The front stripped ready for restoration, the back in ex-loco condition. | £440 |
| 385 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “JANIS” from the BR 1000HP diesel-electric Bo-Bo Type 1 loco No. D8041 built by English Electric Works No. EE2763/VF D488 entering traffic at Norwich in November 1959. Renumbered 20041 in April 1974 class 20. Withdrawn by BR in November 1988 and sold to Hunslet Barclay at Kilmarnock for weed killing duties. Following asbestos removal the loco was returned to service in March 1989 renumbered 20904 and named “JANIS” after Janis Richmond who, at the time was a clerk at the Kilmarnock Works. Transferred to Direct Rail Services at Kingmoor in October 1998 when the nameplates were removed. Loco now with the Harry Needle Railroad Co. Rectangular, cast brass, 23½” x 6¼” with rounded corners, in ex-loco condition front and back. | N/S |
| 386 | CZECHOSLOVAK STATE RAILWAYS [CSD] ENAMEL SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 477.004 in red with white numbers and edging from standard gauge 4-8-4T built by CKD No. 3003 of 1950. Post-war development for suburban and branch line operation. 22” x 8” in good condition with a little surface scratching to the face chips and a little edge chipping/rusting only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £280 |
| 387 | SHEDPLATE: 51F WEST AUCKLAND (1950 – February 1965). A scarce example repainted front some time ago, ex-loco condition back. | £110 |
| 388 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “LLANUWCHLLYN – BALA JCT” with section names engraved. This ex-GWR section is now the home of the narrow gauge Bala Lake Railway after BR closed the line between Barmouth Junction (Morfa Mawddoch) and Bala Junction, including Llanuwchllyn signal box, in January 1965. Good, ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 389 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “ENQUIRIES” in Post-Grouping style with flat border. 22¼” x 3” in ex-station condition, the front painted brown with cream lettering and edging. The back rusty. | £320 |
| 390 | TOTEM: SALFORD BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR station between Manchester Victoria and Bolton opened in May 1838 and still open today, but renamed Salford Central. A rare totem, only seen at auction three times previously. | £800 |
| 391 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “MIDLAND WAGON Co. Builders Birmingham Load 8 Tons.” Oval 8” x 5½” in totally ex-vehicle condition. The Midland Wagon Company became the Midland Carriage & Wagon Co. in 1877, which dates this plate to before the renaming. | £150 |
| 392 | CARRIAGE PRINT: IMMINGHAM DOCKS LINCOLNSHIRE by Frank H. Mason from the LNER Post War series issued in 1947. A busy docks scene. In an original style glazed wooden frame, a little folding of the paper evident, good otherwise. | £75 |
| 393 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT 1928 ST. ROLLOX” Oval, 10½” x 6”. Locomotives built in that year were LMS 0-6-0 class 4-4Fs Nos. 4323 – 4331 and 4467 – 4476. Unpainted front, lettering and figures lightly polished only, the back cleaned. | £300 |
| 394 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 35437 35 from 3ft 6in gauge Co-Co diesel electric 1650HP of class 35, built by GE South Africa Works No. 40556 of 1976 model U15C. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £100 |
| 395 | LMSR SIGNALBOX BOARD: “STAINFORTH SIDINGS” in wood with metal letters painted white on maroon. The box was opened by BR in March 1950, built to the LMSR Type 11c design and fitted with a 20 REC frame. It was seriously damaged on 8th September 1961 after the 3:05am Stourton to Durran Hill freight derailed and partially demolished the signal box. The signal box was rebuilt and a new lever frame was fitted in September 1961 but closed in September 1963 when the block section was extended to between Settle Station and Helwith Bridge signal boxes. 91” long and 10” wide in ex-box condition with a little wear and tear. One of the letters “T” has been replaced. A start on restoration was made, but only the bottom beading and 6” of board was painted. Generally in ex-box condition. | £280 |
| 396 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 78016 from the BR 2-6-0 class 2 loco built at Darlington loco which entered service at West Auckland in March 1954. Withdrawn in August 1966 from Stranraer and cut up at Arnott Young at Troon. Repainted front and back some time ago. | £600 |
| 397 | BRASS INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE manufactured by Smith-Dennis. 10½” tall, 2⅝” diameter barrel, 5” over operating lever and valve. Good ex-loco condition. | £95 |
| 398 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “NEWCASTLE – C. WELLAN 24.” From the first section on the Belfast & County Down Railway Newcastle – Banbridge line opened in March 1906, closed May 1955. Very good ex-section condition. | £250 |
| 399 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY 12” dial oak cased chain fusee dial WALL CLOCK recently renovated and overhauled. The face is marked “GCR No. 686” and the maker “Arnold & Lewis Manchester.” This writing was present as ghost writing and has been repainted as such; the later BR(E) 8974 was removed so that this is now the ghost. LNER records show that it was used in the signalbox at Reepham on the line from Lincoln – Barnetby, closed in 1965. The clock was sold through Collectors Corner in 1994 (copy of receipt accompanies). In full working order complete with pendulum and key. | N/S |
| 400 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “INDUBA” Cast brass, 29½” x 6” with rounded ends, face repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. Together with cast aluminium cabside National Railways of Zimbabwe numberplate “731” (20) as carried by this locomotive after Independence. 3 ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2+2-8-4 Garratt originally Rhodesian Railways of class 20 No. 731, then unnamed. Built by Beyer Peacock No. 7796 of 1957. The last class of Rhodesian Garratt. Oval, 18¾” x 12⅝” restored front, cleaned back. (2) | £1000 |
| 401 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “PARCELS OFFICE.” 14½” x 4¾” with rounded ends. Restored front in white on black, the back original. | £160 |
| 402 | CARRIAGE PRINT: SAFFRON WALDEN ESSEX by F.W. Baldwin from the LNER Post War series issued circa 1950. A detailed view of the village, little changed from today. In an original style glazed wooden frame in mint condition. | £100 |
| 403 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “W.G. BAGNALL Engineers Stafford England No. 2655” as carried by Byfield Ironstone Co Ltd, Byfield Quarries, outside cylinder 0-6-0ST “BYFIELD NO. 2” ex-works February 1942. Transferred to Oxfordshire Ironstone Co, Wroxton in September 1944, then to Loddington Ironstone Co Ltd in January 1947 and renamed “LODDINGTON NO. 2” c.1950. Sold to Cranford Ironstone Quarries in April 1960 and finally to Hunt & Co (Hinckley) Ltd for preservation in January 1970. Oval, 8” x 5½” in fine, ex-loco condition front and back. | £280 |
| 404 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3338 19D from 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 built by NBL Works No. 26058 of 1948. Mixed traffic design for lighter rail lines. Unusually, the figures are narrow and condensed, but accompanying photographs show it on the loco whilst still in service. Oval, 20½” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £270 |
| 405 | TOTEM: MOSSLEY BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little untouched edge rusting only. An ex-LNWR station between Stalybridge and Huddersfield opened in August 1849 and still open today. | £500 |
| 406 | CARRIAGE STEP TREAD: “CLAYTON WAGONS LIMITED LINCOLN 1929.” Thought to have originated from one of the LNER steam rail cars. Cast brass 30 x 2½” restored in red some time ago. | £50 |
| 407 | SHEDPLATE: 64A ST MARGARETS EDINBURGH (1950 - December 1966). A surprisingly scarce example, repainted front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 408 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON TENDERPLATE: “L&NWR 1379.” Rectangular, 11½” x 5” repainted front, ex-loco back. | £100 |
| 409 | GWR. A small wooden cased WALL CLOCK with 3½” dial marked “GWR 0205” and “8 Days” on the face, also repeated on the back cover which lifts off to reveal the winder. The legend “Made in France” is also marked on the face. Set in an attractively turned oak case. In full working order and VGC. | N/S |
| 410 | TOTEM: WORMIT BR(Sc) fully-flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. Two minor face chips and a little untouched edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-NBR station on the Tayport branch opened in May 1879, closed May 1969. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £500 |
| 411 | GWR HOTELS silverplate STILTON CHEESE SCOOP manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. The GWR coat of arms and wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll beneath it are clearly incised in the handle. 8” long and in VGC. | £260 |
| 412 | RHYMNEY RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “MAIN LINE 28.” Oval, 13” x 11” in ex-lineside condition coloured yellow with black numbers, the back rusty and still retaining the two fixing spikes (bent over to prevent injury!). For a history of the line see Lot 286. | £75 |
| 413 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY Sons & Co. Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock No. 1908 of 1927” as carried by the LMSR 0-6-0 class 4-4F loco No. 4364. Renumbered 44364 by BR. A Bletchley, Northampton, then Buxton engine. Withdrawn in January 1964 and scrapped by Cashmores, Great Bridge. Small oval, 9⅜” x 7” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £1550 |
| 414 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 9650 as carried by the GWR 0-6-0PT 8750 class loco built at Swindon in June 1946 to Lot 356. A long-time Pontypool Road allocation from where it was withdrawn in December 1964 and cut up at Birds, Risca. Restored front, repainted back to VGC. Very neatly welded at the back, hardly noticeable from the front. | £380 |
| 415 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL RUNNING-IN BOARD: WICK. 72” x 24” in light blue which is rather faded and matt. An ex-Highland Railway station terminus of the “Far North Line” which opened in July 1874, now served by First ScotRail. | £90 |
| 416 | L&O RAILWAY MARKER 22” tall (broken off) x 3⅝”. A 9” x 5” tablet at the top bears the wording “L&O RY Boundary.” In completely ex-trackside condition with plenty of rust. The Llynvi & Ogmore Railway ran from Nantymoel and Nantyfyllon – Bridgend and Porthcawl. It was amalgamated with the GWR on 1st July 1883. Rare. | £100 |
| 417 | SHEDPLATE: 8B WARRINGTON (DALLAM) (1950 – November 1964). Repainted front some time ago, ex-loco condition back. | £160 |
| 418 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “GARVE – ACHNASHEEN 2” the section names engraved in green around a triangular cut out on a club shaped end. This token section on the ex-HR Kyle of Lochalsh line ceased to exist on in October 1984 when the line was converted to radio electric token block controlled from Dingwall. The token instruments were housed in the station buildings. Good ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 419 | GWR LEATHER CASH BAGS. Three examples all with engraved brass labels: Criccieth; Rhos (Near Ruabon) (complete with small brass lock), Ruspidge & Bilston Junc.” All complete with original leather closing straps and metal rings, nicely polished to VGC. (3) | £450 |
| 420 | TOTEM: EXETER ST DAVID’S BR(W) half-flanged chocolate and cream, the suffix appearing in the lower panel, in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little untreated edge rusting only. An ex-GWR station opened by the Bristol & Exeter Railway in May 1846, still open today. A scarce totem and surely one of the most desirable from the West Country, not frequently seen at auction. | £2300 |
| 421 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 43120 from the (LMS) 2-6-0 class 4F-4P loco built at Horwich in July 1951 to Lot 223 being delivered new to Cricklewood and spent some time at Wellingborough, Heaton Mersey and Lostock Hall. Withdrawn in August 1967 from Kingmoor. Repainted front and back a long time ago with traces of the original white edging coming through on the front. The plate has been very neatly welded (by BR) such that it is hardly noticeable from the front. | £450 |
| 422 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “PUBLIC NOTICE – All persons are Hereby Warned … (seven lines of text). By Order.” 32” x 21” the front restored in black on white, the back painted black. | £80 |
| 423 | BRASS 9” x 5” TENDERPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 8384 Gateshead Works 1907” as carried by a tender built for the final batch of NER 4-4-0 R class locos which became LNER D20 class. Despite its age it was rebuilt in 1950 and successively attached to D20 class locos 62381 and 62392 until the latter was withdrawn in May 1954. The front is unpainted and lightly polished, the back in ex-tender condition. | £180 |
| 424 | GREAT WESTERN & GREAT CENTRAL JOINT RAILWAY wooden SPIRIT LEVEL clearly stamped “GW&GC” and “Princes Risborough” in the wood. 24” long x 2¾” x 1¼” with brass surround glazed apertures and glass with “bubble” inside for horizontal use and one for vertical use (both glasses intact). The station opened in April 1906, having replaced earlier GWR stations, and is still open today served by Chiltern Trains. A very unusual item in good original condition. | £40 |
| 425 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “RADIO HIGHLAND” as carried by BR 1750HP diesel-electric Co-Co type 3 loco No. D6960 built by English Electric Works No. EE3520/VF D949 which entered traffic at Darnall in January 1965. Renumbered 37260 in December 1973 class 37/0. Named at Dingwall in July 1984, but sustained serious fire damage in July 1989 and later withdrawn, being broken up at MC Metals Glasgow in August 1991. The nameplates were transferred to sister loco 37113 (EE3391/VF D857 February 1963) at Eastfield in September 1989. This loco ran away at Edinburgh Waverley in August 1994 and collided with HST 43180 and sustained severe damage. The loco was moved to Craigentinny and later Portobello where it was scrapped on site in August 1995 by MC Metals who retained the nameplates which had been left attached to the loco! Cast aluminium, 55½” x 10” face repainted, including lettering (believed by BR), the back in ex-loco condition. | £625 |
| 426 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “THE METROPOLITAN CARRIAGE WAGONS FINANCE Co Ltd Builders Wednesbury Works England 1916.” 9½” x 6” in a fancy shield shape. Restored some time ago in black with white lettering (some painted in where original metal worn away), the back in ex-vehicle condition. | £100 |
| 427 | GWR TAIL LAMP. 19” tall, 6½” wide and 10” deep, the company initials “GWR” embossed in the chimney front and a star symbol embossed in the chimney top. Contains a standard BR reservoir and burner with integral reflector. Red bullseye lens present and intact. Repainted a good many years ago to VGC. Surprisingly scarce. | £110 |
| 428 | WEBB & THOMPSON MINIATURE TRAIN STAFF for the section Denbigh – Foryd Jct 5 which is engraved and picked out in red. At the same end is a brass plug with the letter “A” engraved. This ex-LNWR section ceased to exist in June 1966 when Denbigh signal box closed and the line between Foryd Junction and Denbigh station was worked by a train staff. The line closed altogether in January 1968. 9½” long, the rings 1⅛” diameter, in good ex-section condition. | £220 |
| 429 | BARRY RAILWAY 12” dial wooden cased single fusee OFFICE CLOCK with the company name “Barry Co.” and the makers name “Barry & Sons, Cardiff” painted on the face. An ivorine plate on the side of the back box reads “BR-W 5715.” Small doors at bottom and on right hand side of back box to adjust pendulum. Complete with pendulum and key and in full working order. | £250 |
| 430 | TOTEM: FOUNTAINHALL BR(Sc) fully-flanged light blue in good condition with good colour although a little matt. A number of well repaired face chips and a little touched-in edge rusting only. An ex-NBR Waverley Route station opened in August 1848, closed January 1969. A scarce totem, rarely seen at auction. | £700 |
| 431 | LNER silverplate BUTTER DISH manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. 5” diameter base with lift-out inner compartment with holes under which ice or cold water was placed to keep the butter cool. The initials “LNER” in script are incised in the side. VGC. | £160 |
| 432 | CARRIAGE PRINT: AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE by Horace Wright from the LNER post-war series issued 1945-47. A scarce print and view of the High Street through the town, the traffic comprising of horses and carts overlooked by timbered buildings. Now the northernmost station on the Metropolitan Line from Baker Street and interchange for Chiltern Trains. In an original type glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £85 |
| 433 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 60826 Darlington Works 1938” as carried by the LNER 2-6-2 V2 class loco No. 4797 built at Darlington and entered service in January 1938. Renumbered 826 in December 1946 and 60826 by BR in October 1948. A New England and latterly Doncaster engine from where it was withdrawn in April 1962 and cut up there. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £340 |
| 434 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “NOTICE Is Hereby Given … (total of seven lines of text). By Order.” 27” x 16½” the front restored some time ago, the back in original condition. | £320 |
| 435 | LMSR SIGNALBOX BOARD: “MARYPORT STATION” in wood with metal letters painted white on maroon. 82” long and 11½” wide in ex-box condition with some wear and tear and a section of beading is missing at the right-hand end. A Cumbria coast location, Maryport Station signal box was opened in 1933 by the LMS. It was built to their Type 11b design and was fitted with a 70 lever Railway Executive Committee frame. The frame was reduced to 50 levers and an individual function switch console was installed in 1979. The box is still in use. | £130 |
| 436 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “HARRISON & CAMM Builders Rotherham 1894.” Oval, 8¼” x 4¼ in totally unrestored ex-vehicle condition. | £50 |
| 437 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY (IRELAND) enamel sign: “PLEASE DO NOT SPIT IN THE CARRIAGES – It is offensive to Other Passengers and is Stated by The Medical Profession to be a Source of Serious Disease.” Dark blue lettering and border on white with a light blue border. Although this item is credited to GNR(I) it could well have come from one of the other Irish Railways, possibly GSR. VGC. | £220 |
| 438 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “BASSENTHWAITE LAKE - EMBLETON” with section names engraved in green around the central triangle in the rounded end. From an ex-CK&PR section on the Penrith – Cockermouth line opened in January 1865, closed in April 1966. Once chromed but this is worn in many areas. | £160 |
| 439 | LMSR framed and glazed SCALE DRAWING of “Welford & Kilworth – Proposed Drainage of Goods Yard” showing a coloured view of the whole of the station and goods yard layout with inset drawings of equipment to be used. Scale 20 feet to 1 inch. Drawing dated December 1940. Frame size 34” x 15” the drawing was folded prior to framing, good condition overall. The station was located on the ex-LNWR Rugby – Market Harborough line which opened in May 1850, closed June 1966. | £300 |
| 440 | TOTEM: FELIXSTOWE TOWN BR(E) half-flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-GER station the terminus of the branch from Ipswich, opened in July 1898. A totem seldom seen at auction. | £1000 |
| 441 | BR(NE) ENAMEL SIGN: “IN” tangerine with black edged letters (both of them!) with deep colour and shine, minor edge chipping only. A delightfully small sign, with undoubtedly the smallest word on any enamel. 12” x 6” and used primarily at the larger stations to direct road traffic to use the correct entry gate. | N/S |
| 442 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “EXAMINERS.” 18¾” x 3½” with rounded ends. Unrestored front, but a start made on stripping the paint, the back painted in silver. | £180 |
| 443 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “YORKSHIRE ENGINE Co. Limited Meadow-Hall Works Sheffield No. 2481 of 1950” as carried by Steel Peach & Tozer Ltd., Phoenix Works, Rotherham 0-4-0 diesel electric loco No. 1 “SHEFFIELD.” Now preserved at Kelham Island Industrial Museum in Sheffield. Oval, 11” x 6” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £140 |
| 444 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY HOTELS china CHAMBER POT manufactured by Royal Doulton, the company coat of arms and “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll in black glazed into the side. 9½” diameter bowl with carrying handle, 5¾” high and in VGC. | £80 |
| 445 | BR(E) STATION FASCIA BOARD: KIMBOLTON with totems at each end. Dark blue enamel with white lettering in good condition with one or two touched-in face chips only. An ex-MR station between Thrapston and Huntingdon opened in March 1866, closed June 1959. The original Railway Executive delivery label is still pasted to the back. A very manageable 51” x 5½” mounted onto a wooden frame. | £500 |
| 446 | FRAMED AND GLAZED SIGNALLING DIAGRAM: “FOLLY LANE GROUND FRAME” 26” x 14” supported by 15” brackets. A replacement signalbox was opened by BR in January 1960 located on the Runcorn Docks branch from Runcorn signalbox. Has taken in a little water at some time, but diagram not stained. | £55 |
| 447 | GCN CANAL COMPANY BOUNDARY MARKER. 38” angled cast-iron post finished of with a round heading with the initials “G.C.N.” embossed into the top. Restored in yellow and brown some time ago. A rare find. | £300 |
| 448 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “LLANIDLOES – MOAT LANE EAST” with section names engraved on a brass plate riveted to the key. From an ex-Cambrian Railways section on the line from Builth Road – Newtown opened in January 1862, closed December 1962. Good, ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 449 | BR(S) 8” dial oak cased single fusee WALL CLOCK manufactured by Stockhall Marples & Co in 1955 and supplied new at a cost of £9/16/3d. The initials “BR” and the number “11417” are painted on the face. With roman numerals in black and 24 hour numbers added in red at a later date. The clock was located at the District Traffic Superintendents Office, Redhill and was later transferred to the Audit Office Dorking North and later to the Signal & Telegraph Department at Herne Hill. In full working order and complete with pendulum, key and a brief history sheet. | £520 |
| 450 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BUKUSU” as carried by metre gauge East African Railways 2-8-2 No. 2902 built by NBL Works No. 26906 of 1951. A standard Crown Agents design named after African tribes and built for mixed traffic on lighter lines. Cast brass, 27¼” x 6⅝”in ex-loco condition front and back. | £300 |
| 451 | BARRY RAILWAY CAST IRON POINT WEIGHT. Circular 11” diameter 3¾” wide embossed with the words “Barry Railway Company” and very heavy. | £30 |
| 452 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BRAMHAM CROSS YORKSHIRE by Kenneth Steel from the LNER Post War series issued circa 1950. A view of the cross and typical Yorkshire village architecture, a view little changed today. In an original style glazed wooden frame in VGC. | £60 |
| 453 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “GREAT CENTRAL GORTON WORKS 1905.” Most likely to have come from a GCR 4-4-2T of 9K class GCR Nos: 114, 115, 310, 357, 359, 453 to 457 (add 5000 for the LNER numbering-class C13). Oval 6⅝ x 4⅜” restored front, the back cleaned. | £620 |
| 454 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 5992 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4900 “Hall” class loco “HORTON HALL” built at Swindon in December 1939 Lot 327. A long-time Taunton engine, followed by a brief spell at Gloucester Horton Road and finally Newport Ebbw Junction. Withdrawn in August 1965 and cut up at Birds, Risca. The plate has been resting in a shed for the last 40-odd years. There are signs that it has been involved in a fire and there is no paint present. It is also a little bent at one end where pulled from the cabside at the scrap yard. An excellent restoration project for the long winter nights. The hall is two miles North East of Chipping Sodbury. | £850 |
| 455 | LMSR SIGNALBOX BOARD: “PARKGATE JUNCTION” in wood with metal letters painted black on white. The box was located just north of Rotherham Masboro' on the Sheffield to Leeds line. It was a MR Type 3b design opened in March 1902 and closed in July 1979 when Sheffield power signal box took over signalling in the area. 107½” long and 10” wide in restored condition. The letters “P”, “C” and “O” are missing, but these have been neatly painted in. The outlines of other letters underneath the background paint suggests that this is an example of the re-use of boards following the closure of the host signalbox. | N/S |
| 456 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 40653 from the (MR) 4-4-0 class 2P loco No. 653 built at Crewe Works No. 6094 in September 1931 to Lot 76 Order No. 355. The loco was fitted with Dabeg feed water heater and pump in January 1934. Withdrawn in November 1959 from Crewe North and scrapped at Cashmores, Great Bridge. Repainted front and back to good condition some time ago. Note: The plate has been expertly welded, having previously been repaired by BR, such that it is hardly visible from the front. | £360 |
| 457 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “CASHIER.” 16” x 3½” with rounded ends. Front restored in white on black, the back original. | £200 |
| 458 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “GAS SIDING CHELTENHAM” the names engraved around a central hole. The tablet shows signs of modification as the brass plate has been riveted to a cast iron host. Very good ex-section condition. | £200 |
| 459 | LMS interest. A wooden WALKING STICK with silver label “Presented to W.H. Bumley From Loco Staff Camden 1928.” Wood with horn handle, 30¼” long in original condition. | £65 |
| 460 | TOTEM: ABBEY WOOD BR(S) fully-flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a few minor edge chips and rusting only. An ex-SER North Kent area station between Charlton and Dartford opened in July 1849, still open today and served by South East trains. | £440 |
| 461 | BRASS SIGNALBOX SHELF PLATE: “HOME FROM ASCHURCH TO GOODS LINE” engraved with red infill. From Cheltenham High Street signalbox dating from 1941 when the down siding was converted into a Down Goods Loop. Good ex-box condition. | £200 |
| 462 | CAST IRON PLAQUE: “L&SWR” the initials intertwined. Originally painted in copper, this plaque was once illuminated above the Memorial Arch at the entrance to Waterloo Station and is thought to have been installed there in c.1922 and removed in the 1960s. Circular, 10” diameter, In ex-station condition and, in view of its exclusive use, probably unique. | £400 |
| 463 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT DERBY 1907” with the date “1907” engraved. As carried by the ex-MR 0-4-0T 1528 class loco built at Derby in August 1907 to Order 3031. Became LMS 1528 class 0F and rebuilt in 1928. Renumbered 41528 by BR April 1949. A long-time Staveley GC engine, spending the last couple of years at Langwith from where it was withdrawn in April 1966 and cut up by Arnott Young, Parkgate & Rawmarsh. The number “41528” has been chalked on the back. Oval, 10¼” x 6” in filthy ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 464 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 799 16R as carried by 3ft 6in gauge 4-6-2 Pacific loco built by NBL Works No. 20439 of 1914. Designed for express passenger service as class 16 and re-boilered to class 16R in the 1930s. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back, brasswork lightly polished only. | £300 |
| 465 | LONDON TRANSPORT ENAMEL STATION SIGN: LAMBETH NORTH in dark blue with white lettering with deep colour and shine. A station on the present day LUL Bakerloo Line between Waterloo and Elephant & Castle opened as Kennington Road in March 1906, renamed Westminster Bridge Road in August 1906, renamed Lambeth North in April 1917. This would appear to be the centre section of a large brass edged roundel, since framed in a modern painted wood surround, 59” x 11” in VGC nonetheless. | N/S |
| 466 | CZECHOSLOVAK STATE RAILWAYS [CSD] ENAMEL SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 464.056 in red with white numbers and edging from standard gauge 4-8-4T built by Skoda No. 904 of 1938. For suburban and branch line use. 22” x 8” in good condition with a couple of small face chips and a little edge chipping/rusting only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £280 |
| 467 | LSWR ENAMEL SIGN: “All Season Tickets to be Shewn” 10” x 12” white on black with minor loss of enamel around the screwholes, but a more major chip present affecting the lettering. Overall though looks good.. | N/S |
| 468 | TYER’S BRASS FACED SINGLE LINE TABLET: “BELLARENA – LIMAVADY JUNCT 10.” From the MR (NCC) line between Coleraine and Londonderry opened in July 1853 and still open today. Very good ex-section condition. | £300 |
| 469 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “PARCELS” in light blue with good colour and shine. 18” x 3¾” one or two minor edge chips and rusting only. | £110 |
| 470 | TOTEM: STALYBRIDGE BR(M) fully-flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little untouched edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-LNWR/GCR station between Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield opened in December 1845 and still open today. . | £580 |
| 471 | GWR HOTELS silverplate one-pint COFFEE POT manufactured by Elkington. 3½” diameter base, 6¼” to top of finial on lift-lid. The initials “GWR” in roundel and “Hotels” in scroll below it are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £100 |
| 472 | ALUMINIUM SHEDPLATE: 83D LAIRA (PLYMOUTH) (1950 – September 1963, later 84A). An example worn by one the stud of diesel-hydraulic locomotives allocated to the depot in the early 1960s. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £150 |
| 473 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE MOTIF: “KPEV” showing crowned eagle motif and the initials. From the Prussian State Railways before the 1920s. Cast brass 9¾” diameter and in VGC, face lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 474 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “RETURN AT ONCE to Redding Station North British Railway.” Redding was a goods depot which closed in May 1964. 8¼ x 5” restored to good condition in black with yellow lettering some time ago. | £50 |
| 475 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “NATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVAL GATESHEAD 1990” as carried by BR 2250HP Bo-Bo diesel-electric HST power car 43114 built at Crewe to Lot number 30895 entering service in April 1979 in set 254030. Reclassified class 43 in November 1988. Named at Kings Cross on 10th August 1989. The nameplates were removed in December 1996. Still operational today with GNER named “EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE” which was carried out at Craigentinny on 3rd January 2005. Reflective with black letters and inset edging 47½” x 9¾” in VGC front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £800 |
| 476 | BR(W) CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD with “Swindon” on one side “Cheltenham” on the other. Wood with metal ends, 32” x 3¼” painted in maroon with yellow lettering in VGC. | £50 |
| 477 | SHEDPLATE: 26A NEWTON HEATH (1950 - September 1963, later 9D). Repainted front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £280 |
| 478 | IRISH RAILWAYS. A wooden board with seven different brass nameplates from Webb & Thompson trains staffs, mostly with embossed names, but two are stamped. The names are: Omagh North (stamped), Newtonstewart (stamped), Crumlin, Knockmore Jc., Ballyward, Katesbridge, St Johnston. VGC. | £50 |
| 479 | BR(M) WOODEN DOORPLATE: “SEAT & SLEEPER RESERVATIONS” painted in maroon with white lettering and in VGC. 24” x 6” with curved corners. Probably made as a temporary sign until the enamel was delivered (if it ever was). Reputed to be from Blackpool (South). | £50 |
| 480 | TOTEM: BAGSHOT BR(S) fully-flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine. Three small face chips, one affecting the letter “G” a little edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-LSWR station between Ascot and Camberley opened in March 1878, still open today. A scarce totem seen only four times previously at auction. | £350 |
| 481 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 48549 from the (LMS) 2-8-0 class 8F loco No. 8549 built at Darlington Works No. 1956 in March 1945. On loan to LNER from new until May 1947 when it was transferred to the LMS. Became 48549 at Nationalisation. A long-time Bletchley allocation before a few months at Willesden and finally Stockport from where it was withdrawn in June 1968 and cut up at Drapers of Hull. Repainted front and back a long time ago. | £560 |
| 482 | CARRIAGE PRINT: CONWAY TUBULAR BRIDGE NORTH WALES by Claude Buckle from the LMR Railway Architecture series (B) issued in 1952. A fine painting of the bridge from the south side and from the west bank of the river. In an original type larger sized glazed wooden frame. One minor edge tear which does not detract, otherwise unused and VGC. | £220 |
| 483 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NEILSON REID & Co. Hyde Park Locomotive Works Glasgow No. 6068 – 1902” as carried by GCR 0-6-0 class 9J No. 1006 built in April 1902. Superheated by the GCR in November 1914. Became LNER 6006 in June 1925 class J11/1 and reclassified J11/4 in June 1930. Renumbered 4313 in June 1946 and 64313 by BR in June 1950 later reclassified J11/5 in March 1956. A long-time Staveley GC engine withdrawn in May 1961 and scrapped at Gorton Works. Oval, 6¾” x 4¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £800 |
| 484 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “TELEGRAPH OFFICE.” 14¾” x 4¾” with rounded ends. Front restored in black on white, the back also painted in white. | £160 |
| 485 | BR(M) ILLUMINATED SIGNALBOX DIAGRAM: “CREWE SORTING SIDINGS SOUTH” showing all lines, points, track circuits, etc. The box was located at the southern end of Basford Hall marshalling yard and was opened by the LNWR in June 1901 built to their Type 4 design fitted with a 76 lever LNWR 'Crewe System' miniature lever power frame. The box was extended in 1939 to accommodate a replacement 75 lever REC mechanical frame and closed in October 1989. All the bulbs have been taken out and the wiring at the back removed. 78” x 30” in good ex-box condition. | £50 |
| 486 | BR(NE) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS (in totem) STATION” with right-pointing two-flight arrow at centre. Good condition in tangerine with deep colour and shine. One or two repairs evident and slight edge chipping. 21” x 10½” fully-flanged. | £130 |
| 487 | LNER three-aspect HANDLAMP the side embossed with “LNER Loco” and stamped “G. Rennie.” The innards comprise unmarked vessel, burner and reflector. Internal glasses all present and complete. Bevel edged front lens complete and with brass rim. Original condition. | N/S |
| 488 | CAST IRON TENDERPLATE: “GWR SWINDON 2259 3,500 GALLONS.” Tenders numbered in the series 2242 to 2311 were allocated to ROD engines on loan from the government in 1919 – 1922, the order later being cancelled. Unfortunately, we have no further information on this plate. Oval, 8¼” x 6” restored in white on black, some time ago, the back in ex-tender condition. | £200 |
| 489 | LMSR framed and glazed SCALE DRAWING of “Broughton Astley – Proposed Raising of Platforms” showing a very detailed coloured view of the whole of the station and goods yard layout with inset cross sections detailing the method of works involved. Scale 16 feet to 1 inch. Drawing dated 1936. Frame size 46” x 19” the drawing was folded prior to framing, good condition overall. The station was located on the ex-MR Rugby – Leicester line which opened in June 1840, closed January 1962. | £50 |
| 490 | TOTEM: BRITON FERRY BR(W) fully-flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour although rather matt. No face chips, a little untouched edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-GWR station between Port Talbot and Swansea opened in July 1935 having replaced a station opened as early as June 1850 by the South Wales Railway, closed in November 1964, since reopened in June 1994. A rare totem, only seen at auction three times previously. | £520 |
| 491 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGN: “GLASGOW” in reverse colours maroon letters on white. Excellent colour and shine Quite rare to find the location “Glasgow” on a BR enamel, especially an LMR one. Exact purpose unknown, but possibly from a large station such as Crewe or Euston or a shipping port such as Holyhead or Heysham. 24” x 9” fully-flanged. | £60 |
| 492 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY woolen BLANKET as supplied to passengers on West Country overnight trains in the late 19th century. The upper side is in beige with the initials “SWRCo” sown in, the underside is brown. 70” x 54” a little threadbare in places, but good overall. | £80 |
| 493 | BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 8552 Rebuilt Stratford Works 1920” as carried by the ex-GER 4-6-0 S69 class loco No. 1552 built by Beardmore, Works No. 146, entered traffic in December 1920. ACFI apparatus fitted in April 1924. Became LNE 8552 class B12 in 1924 and renumbered 1552 from October 1946. Renumbered 61552 by BR in October 1948. Withdrawn in July 1952 from Kittybrewster. Restored front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 494 | REGULATOR HANDLE FROM LOCO 2509/60014 “SILVER LINK” in chromed steel 27” long x 3¾” at maximum over the connecting bolt. The loco was an LNER 4-6-2 Pacific A4 class loco built at Doncaster Works No. 1818 in September 1935 numbered 2509. Renumbered 14 in June 1946 and 60014 by BR in June 1949. Double chimney fitted October 1957. Withdrawn in December 1962 from Kings Cross and cut up at Doncaster. Sold from the “Big Four Museum” collection some time ago. VGC. | £500 |
| 495 | BR(M) STATION FASCIA SIGN; “BRITISH RAILWAYS – BETTWS-Y-COED.” 84” x 21” in maroon with good colour and shine overall, but with a few edge chips and rust stains. From an ex-LNWR station on the Llandudno Junction – Blaneau Festiniog line opened in April 1868. | £520 |
| 496 | DEUTSCHE REICHSBAHN SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 86 187 from the 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) | £170 |
| 497 | ENAMEL SIGN: “MIDLAND RAILWAY – The Public are Requested to Refrain From Spitting and so Help the Company to Keep Their Stations and Carriages Clean and Healthy.” 30” x 20” in white with lettering in black and also red with a bold black border. The manufacturer’s details “Imperial Enamel Co, Birmingham” are visible in the bottom right hand corner. A little rusting around the edges, but overall in VGC for its age. | £240 |
| 498 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “FOUR CROSSES – POOL QUAY” with section names engraved on an aluminium plate riveted to the key. From an ex-Cambrian Railways section on the line from Welshpool – Oswestry opened in May 1860, closed January 1965. Good, ex-section condition. | £140 |
| 499 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “WAITING ROOM” in Post-Grouping style with flat border. 24” x 3½” in ex-station condition, the front painted brown with cream lettering and edging. The back rusty. | £70 |
| 500 | LMS COPPER TOPPED STATION LAMP in the style of LNWR lamps with three glazed sides, one of which opens to reveal the reservoir and glass flute. The back has a bracket for fitting to a lamp iron. No station name present. 28” tall to top of lifting handle, 14½” wide x 10” deep, the top sloping towards the back, standing on four ball feet. Nicely restored inside and out, the external parts (except the copper chimney) finished in maroon; internally finished in cream. VGC. | £200 |