| Lot | Description |
| 1 | DINORWIC QUARRIES RAILWAY wooden framed ENAMEL SIGN showing the Rules & Regulations Relating to the Dinorwic Quarrymen’s Train. The instructions are given in both English and Welsh and are dated August 1895 when W.W. Vivian was the Director and General Manager. 25” x 20” in exceptional condition. There is only one other known example which is in the Slate Museum at Llanberis, North Wales, hence this is a rare opportunity to obtain such a special item. | £850 |
| 2 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “GREAT WESTERN & GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY – Notice – No Unauthorized Person is Allowed in This Box. By Order.” Removed from a signal box between what is now Northolt Junction and the former Ashendon Junction including the Princes Risborough to Aylesbury branch. 10¾” x 8½” in original condition. | £500 |
| 3 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS Ltd № 1235 Bristol 1910” as carried by the James Pain Ltd (Stanton Ironworks from 1928, later Glendon North Ironstone Quarries) inside cylinder 0-6-0ST loco named “FORWARD” Peckett type X2. Sold to Wellingborough Iron Co Ltd in November 1934 and de-named. Scrapped in 1963. Oval, 12” x 8⅜”, the front lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. The original fixing studs have been removed from the back. | £280 |
| 4 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3532 25NC from the 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-4 built by NBL № 27392 of 1954. For the heaviest fast duties, originally classified “25,” the letters “NC” have been added following modification to non condensing at a later date. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” in ex-loco condition, but with the addition of a coat of varnish on the front. | £1000 |
| 5 | LMS ENAMEL LAMP TABLET: KIRKBY in yellow with black lettering and edging, deep colour and shine. In good condition with a little edge chipping only. From an ex-L&YR Liverpool – Southport line station opened in November 1848. 17” x 4½” . A scarce survivor. | £100 |
| 6 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ELY CATHEDRAL by Rowland Hilder from the LNER pre war series 1937-39. A rare print by a much sought-after artist with a view of the cathedral dominating the cottages and pasture around it. Minor water staining at the base does not detract. In an original type glazed wooden frame. | £240 |
| 7 | SHEDPLATE: 65G YOKER (1949 – June 1961). This tiny ex Caledonian Railway shed housed 13 locos in 1950 which quickly dwindled to just 3 by 1959. It also had a few diesel shunters stabled there until full closure in January 1964. Repainted front and back. The back has District Superintendent and Pattern Number stampings. A rare example, seen only twice at auction previously. | £350 |
| 8 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “LLANDRINDOD WELLS – CRAVEN ARMS” the section names engraved and picked out in white against a red background surrounding a hole in the end, “Polo” mint style. From a section on the ex-LNWR Central Wales Line. Good ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 9 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “LAMP ROOM” in Pre-Grouping style with raised border. 24” x 3½” in VGC, the front repainted brown with cream lettering and edging. The back has also been painted. | £420 |
| 10 | TOTEM: ILFRACOMBE BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of minor face chips, edge chips and minor edge rusting only. An ex-LSWR station opened in July 1874 and closed October 1970. A scarce totem from a very desirable West Country location. | £2200 |
| 11 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 48727 as carried by the Stanier 2-8-0 LMS design built at Brighton in September 1944 for service on the LNER as a class O6. Numbered LNER 7673 when new and became 3122 in May 1946 and later 3522 in March 1947. Transferred to LMS stock in November 1947 as class 8F № 8727 becoming BR 48727 in July 1949 – that’s five different numbers in as many years. In 1963 this loco was allocated to Woodford Halse from where it graduated to Crewe South, Birkenhead, Sutton Oak and Northwich. Withdrawn in August 1968 from Sutton Oak and cut up by T.W. Wards at Beighton. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £700 |
| 12 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL SILVERPLATE PICKLE JAR HOLDER manufactured by Elkington complete with two pickle jars and two forks. Standing on four ball feet, 7” long 3¾” wide and 9¾” to top of ring holder. The base is clearly incised “GWR (in script) surrounded by “Tregenna Castle Hotel” in garter as are both of the forks. 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 by British Transport Hotels in 1983, purchased by Batchshire Ltd (a Sea Containers subsidiary) and still open today. VGC and very rare to get one complete. | £320 |
| 13 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “KERR STUART & Co. Ltd. London & Stoke № 4065 1920” as carried by the Gas Light & Coke Co Ltd, later North Thames Gas Board (from May 1949), Fulham Gas Works outside cylinder 0-4-2ST named “CHARLES II.” Sold to T.W. Ward for scrap in October 1954. Oval, 12⅞” x 6¾” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £320 |
| 14 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP one body side stamped “LNWR” and the letter “Penrith 126E ND PW” (Northern Division Permanent Way). A small brass oval label on the reducing cone shows the name “ Defries & Sons Manufacturers London.” The innards comprise a vessel nicely stamped “LNWR”, unmarked reflector and burner. Large bevel-edged front lens with brass rim and brass lens reducing cone. Only the green internal glass remains, but the lamp is otherwise complete and restored to VGC. An ex-Lancaster & Carlisle station on the West Coast Main Line opened in December 1846. | £400 |
| 15 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET STATION SIGN: POOLE in green with white lettering in VGC with good colour and shine. An ex-LSWR station between Bournemouth and Weymouth opened in December 1872. 22” x 13”. | £480 |
| 16 | NER LAMP GLASS TABLET: AYSGARTH. 18” x 3” in frosted glass and painted lettering in blue. From the station on the Northallerton – Hawes Junction line, closed in April 1954. Slight loss of glass along top edge, good otherwise. | £230 |
| 17 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: CAMERON BRIDGE. 45” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NBR station between Thornton Junction and Leven, opened in August 1854, closed October 1969. In VGC, the face repainted in white lettering on a black background, the back original. | £280 |
| 18 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “GOXHILL – IMMINGHAM WEST JCTN 12” the section names engraved in black around a square cut out in a rounded square end. The ex-GCR line between Goxhill and Immingham West Junction was severed at Yorkshire Tar Distillers Siding in June 1963. Good ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 19 | LNWR. A Fletcher’s single-needle pegging absolute BLOCK INSTRUMENT bearing the description plates “Clegg Hall” and “Loop.” Clegg Hall signal box was located between Rochdale East Junction and Smithy Bridge on the L&YR Calder Valley Line. 25” high and in good ex-box condition. | £220 |
| 20 | TOTEM: REPTON & WILLINGTON (on two lines) BR(M) fully flanged maroon with good colour and shine. Ex-station condition with one edge chip and edge rusting only. An ex-MR station between Derby and Burton-Upon-Trent opened as Willington in August 1839, variously renamed until closed in March 1968. A scarce totem rarely seen at auction. | £1150 |
| 21 | LONDON CHATHAM & DOVER RAILWAY SIGNAL POST FINIAL with square base and solid cruciform curved spike stamped “LCD.” 8” x 8” base, standing 26” high in good original condition. | £100 |
| 22 | BAKER STREET & WATERLOO RAILWAY ENAMEL POSTER BOARD HEADING: “BAKERLOO TUBE” in green with white lettering in an attractive art-nouveau style. 51½ x 5½” in totally original condition with plenty of enamel chips and rusting, but very rare as the company enjoyed only a brief independent existence, becoming part of the London Electric Railway in 1910. | £320 |
| 23 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 26141 1947” as carried by the LNER 4-6-0 B1 class loco № 1240 which entered traffic in October 1947. The loco was named “HARRY HINCHLIFFE” in December 1947. He was appointed a director of the LNER in 1944 and died in April 1980. The loco became BR 61240 in April 1949. A Thornaby, York and Ardsley loco, withdrawn from Wakefield in December 1966 and cut up by Arnott Young at Parkgate. Diamond shaped, 13½” x 5½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £400 |
| 24 | BR(W) CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD with “Bradford” on one side “London” on the other. From the Bradford (Forster Square) to London St Pancras service which operated throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Wood with metal ends, 32” x 3¼” painted in maroon with yellow lettering with a little wear and tear only. | £65 |
| 25 | INDUSTRIAL LOCO NAMEPLATE: “WILLIAM ELLIS” as carried by the Loddington Ironstone (later Staveley Minerals) Co., Loddington Ironstone Quarry metre gauge 0-6-0ST outside cylinder loco built by AE works № 2054 in 1930. Scrapped on site by Geo Cohen & Co in May 1966. Cast brass, 49” x 6⅛” in ex-loco condition front and back, the lettering and rim lightly polished only. | £1050 |
| 26 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY HOTELS: Three SHERRY GLASSES all with the legend “GWR Hotels” etched into the glass. All roughly 1⅞” diameter rim, 3¾” high, but each varies slightly in either size or size of etching. All in VGC. (3) | £260 |
| 27 | SHEDPLATE: 81F OXFORD (1950 – January 1966). This ex-GWR shed was not only home to 11 “Halls” and four “Granges” in its final year; it also provided vital servicing facilities for visiting steam locos from all four post grouping companies. At its height it had an allocation of around 60 locos. Front repainted, the back ex-loco condition. | £90 |
| 28 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “L&NWR Co 1.” Oval, 17¾” x 12” restored both sides some time ago. | £75 |
| 29 | BR(E) 12” dial single fusee mahogany cased WALL CLOCK the dial painted “BR 14095” at the top. The 24 hour numbers (13 to 00) have been added at a later date in red. There is a small door at one side and another at the base. According to a copy of the relevant page from the LNER/BR(E) clock register it was allocated to Crews Hill Station Platform, an ex-GNR station on the Hertford North loop out of Kings Cross. In full working order, original condition and complete with pendulum and winder. Paperwork accompanies. | N/S |
| 30 | TOTEM: POLLOKSHAWS EAST BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, repainted edge rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway Glasgow suburban area station on the Cathcart Circle opened in April 1894. A rare totem seen only twice previously at auction. | £320 |
| 31 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY old ivory handled CLOTHES BRUSH. A 6” x 2” ivory handle into which have been tied light coloured bristles, making an overall depth of 1⅞”. The initials “GWR” in roundel are etched into the top. VGC and considered to be quite rare in this format. | £350 |
| 32 | LNER CAST IRON NOTICE: “ENGINES MUST NOT PASS OVER THIS WEIGHBRIDGE.” Casting number O117. 28½” x 17”, the front restored to VGC in black with white lettering, the back original. | £75 |
| 33 | TRACTION ENGINE BRASS WORKSPLATE: “JOHN FOWLER & Co. (Leeds) Ltd Leeds England № 15414” from a class BB1 compound ploughing engine built in June 1919 and supplied new with sister engine 15415 to C H Tomkins, Wilby, Northants. Registered in 1921 as “BD 5563.” The engine was last licensed in 1945. No further information is available and it is presumed the engine was scrapped soon thereafter, but date unknown. Engraved oval, 9¾” x 5” slightly curved to fit the smokebox side, the brass lightly polished only, back cleaned. | £320 |
| 34 | LNER three-aspect fogman’s HANDLAMP one body side stamped “LNE – C” and the letter “V”, the station name “Barnby Dun 6811” stamped in the other. The innards comprise an unmarked vessel and reflector with an LNER burner. Bullseye front lens with brass rim. All internal glasses comprising amber, green and red all present and intact. Restored to VGC. An ex-MS&LR station between Doncaster and Stainforth closed in September 1967. | £100 |
| 35 | LMS HAWKSEYE TARGET SIGN: DOLAU. From a station north of Llandrindod Wells on the ex-LNWR Central Wales line opened in October 1865 and still open today. Cast aluminium, 48” x 18” in good condition finished in white with black lettering and border. | £400 |
| 36 | CARRIAGE PRINT: FENNY COMPTON WARWICKSHIRE by Jack Merriott from the LMR (A) series issued c.1950. The junction for the Kineton branch, still open. An uncommon print of the village. In an original style glazed wooden frame. A solitary crease does not detract. | N/S |
| 37 | SHEDPLATE: 51E STOCKTON (1949 – June 1959). This ex-NER shed was home to seven named B1 class locos in its 1950 allocation of 54 locos. “Nyala”, “Stembok” and “Chiru” remained there until closure in 1959. Front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example. | £200 |
| 38 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “LEEK BROOK JN – MILTON JN” from the ex-NSR branch to Cheddleton which closed to passengers in 1962, but remained open for freight services for a good many years thereafter. The Leek Brook Junction to Milton Junction token section came into existence when Endon signal box closed in December 1973, and ceased to exist in May 1987 when Milton Junction signal box was closed. The section names have been re-engraved, but is in good ex-section condition with traces of blue paint. | £100 |
| 39 | JERSEY EASTERN RAILWAY silverplate one pint TANKARD. 3” diameter at rim, 4¼” high with the initials “JER” in script surrounded by a garter are incised on the side. No makers name present. In VGC and appears to have been re-plated. The company operated services between St Helier and Gorey until the line closed due to a fire in June 1929. | £90 |
| LOTS 40-49: PULLMAN CAR ITEMS | |
| 40 | WOODEN ARCH: “THE BRIGHTON BELLE” in cream and chocolate with lettering in gold and the “Pullman Car Company” coat of arms. One of each of these arches was used at the entrance to the platform used by the train at both Victoria and at Brighton. They were removed when the colour scheme used on the trains was changed to blue and white in the late 1960s. The service itself was discontinued from March 1972. 97” long, 49½” to the apex of the arch, in VGC and as removed from the station. | £350 |
| 41 | BRASS BUILDERS PLATE: “THE PULLMAN CAR COMPANY LIMITED Built by The Metropolitan Carriage Wagon & Finance Co Ltd Birmingham, 1928.” Removed by the vendor from the Kitchen Car “Penelope” when the carriage was being scrapped. 25” x 4¼” in ex-vehicle condition. | £300 |
| 42 | BR ENAMEL HANGING SIGN: “PULLMAN CAR E” in light blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine. The blue colour used matches that used on the early 1960s “Blue Pullman” diesel trains. This example is thought to have originated from Paddington which handled these trains to Birmingham, Bristol and South Wales daily. 14½” x 12” fully flanged and in VGC. | £50 |
| 43 | PULLMAN CAR HIGH BACKED ARMCHAIR with fluted back and scroll arm from a 1920s first class steam hauled parlour car (identity unknown). 27½” wide, 27” deep and 44” high covered in royal blue upholstery and in good condition. | £550 |
| 44 | PULLMAN CAR COMPANY LIMITED 1½ pint SILVERPLATE COFFEE POT by an unknown manufacturer, probably c.1964. The “Pullman” coat of arms surrounded by the company name in full in garter around it clearly incised on the side. 3⅞” diameter base, 7½” to top of lifting knob. VGC. | £450 |
| 45 | MAHOGANY VENEER AND GLASS TOPPED TABLE from Pullman Car 293 which was one of the driving cars in 5-BEL unit № 3051. The single leg folds to reveal the car number stamped into the wood in the hinge. The two brass wall supports are still present also. Rescued by the vendor when the car was being vandalized in the old Pullman sheds at Brighton, prior to eventual scrapping. 39” x 22” and 28½” high in VGC. | £220 |
| 46 | PULLMAN CAR COMPANY LIMITED PAIR OF SILVERPLATE SALAD SERVERS by Mappin & Webb to a 1960s style. The “Pullman” coat of arms surrounded by the company name in full in garter around it clearly incised on the side. Both 9” long and VGC. (2) | £140 |
| 47 | PULLMAN KITCHEN CAR DINING CHAIR as removed from one of the East Coast Pullman sets (identity unknown) prior to withdrawal from service. Manufactured by G Newton, 27” wide x 19” deep x 36½” high finished in BR 1st class cloth. Good ex-car condition. | £240 |
| 48 | PULLMAN CARS: TWO BRASS WALL LIGHT FITTINGS both virtually identical, but one is stamped “Pullman” and “Beresford” the other unmarked. Both 9¼” high and in VGC. (2) | £240 |
| 49 | VENICE SIMPLON ORIENT EXPRESS D/R POSTER: VICTORIA STATION LONDON (Pierre Fix-Masseux: poster issued 1981). Fix-Masseux painted several images used by VSOE to promote services. His art-deco style is unmistakable and these posters are sure to be classics of the future. Rolled, VGC. | £320 |
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| 50 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “FISHBOURNE” as carried by the LSWR 0-4-4T class O2 loco № 178 built at Nine Elms in December 1889 at a cost of £1,805. The loco was loaned to the War Office during WW1. Became SR 178 and was sent to the Isle of Wight in May 1936 becoming “FISHBOURNE.” Renumbered W14 by BR. Withdrawn in December 1966 from Ryde and cut up there. Cast brass, 38½” x 4¼” with chevron ends, in ex-loco condition front and back, lettering lightly polished only. | £11500 |
| 51 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 4902 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4900 Hall class loco “ALDENHAM HALL” built at Swindon in December 1928 Lot 254. A long-time Oxford and Didcot engine it was withdrawn in September 1963 from Taunton and cut up at Cohens, Morriston, Swansea in May 1964. Repainted both sides some time ago. The hall is 10 miles North West of Bridgnorth. | £1100 |
| 52 | CAST IRON SIGNALBOX FRAME MANUFACTURERS PLATE: “McKENZIE & HOLLAND Railway Signal Engineers Patentees Worcester.” 19¼” x 7” arch shaped in original ex-box condition. | £110 |
| 53 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd. London The Vulcan Foundry Ltd. Locomotive Works England № 3036/D698 1962” as carried by BR Co-Co 1750HP diesel electric type 3 loco D6744 which entered traffic at Darnall in June 1962. Renumbered 37044 in February 1974 class 37/0 and later 37710 class 37/7 in July 1988. In 2002 the loco was allocated for overseas work, but never actually transferred there. After various spells in and out of store at different places, it was sold in January 2008 to West Coast Rail and stored at Carnforth. The number “37044” has been penned on the back. Rectangular, 10” x 4½” chromed. Front ex-loco in BR blue, the back cleaned. | £280 |
| 54 | GWR ROYAL HOTEL silverplate BISCUIT BARREL standing on its own tray with three feet, manufactured by Elkington. 6½” diameter tray, 4⅝” diameter barrel, 7” high to top of finial atop lifting lid. The GWR coat of arms, the initials “GWR” and “Great Western Royal Hotel” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the side. 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.. VGC. | £400 |
| 55 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGNALBOX BOARD: SHIELDHILL. The passenger service was withdrawn in 1952, Shieldhill signal box was replaced by a ground frame in April 1957 and the line between Dumfries and Lockerbie was closed finally in April 1966. 22” x 5” in blue enamel with white lettering and border, a little chipping mainly around the edges and a major one at the right hand end, good otherwise. | £110 |
| 56 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY framed and glazed CARRIAGE PANEL advertising “Exchange Station Hotel Liverpool” with particulars of the facilities available in the hotel, plus details of what to do in case of emergency, damage to carriages, etc. Housed in a modern frame, 27” x 11½” in VGC. | £200 |
| 57 | SHEDPLATE: 5E ALSAGER (1935 – June 1962), NUNEATON (September 1963 – June 1966). An ex-NSR shed, Alsager had an allocation of 18 locos, whereas the ex-LNWR shed at Nuneaton had nearly 40. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £90 |
| 58 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “HENBURY WEST – HALLEN MARSH” the engraved lettering picked out in black. This was a very short-lived section in use only from 4th April 1993 until 28th June 1993 in connection with some engineering work in the area. Good ex-section condition with blue paint. | £120 |
| 59 | BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “FEMALE STAFF ONLY” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of face chips only. 18” x 6” flangeless. We have never seen this wording on a doorplate before and is considered to be very rare as it would have applied only to the largest of stations with a significant number of female employees. | £360 |
| 60 | TOTEM: ROWSLEY BR(M) fully flanged maroon with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and edge rusting only. An ex-MR Peak District location on the Matlock – Buxton line closed in March 1967. A scarce totem not often seen at auction. | £1600 |
| 61 | MIDLAND RAILWAY. A cast iron SIGNAL LEVER bearing the engraved number “2” on an aluminium plate on the front and an engraved brass plate “From Mansfield Home.” Painted red and black, 52” long and in ex-box condition. From one of the signalboxes in this once-thriving Nottinghamshire mining town. | £300 |
| 62 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: ANNIESLAND. 32” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NBR North Glasgow area station opened as Great Western Road in October 1874, renamed Anniesland in January 1931 and still open today. In totally original condition having been found in the undergrowth near the station. This station is not listed in “LNER Seatbacks” (RAG Handbook 2). | £280 |
| 63 | CAST IRON TENDERPLATE “LNER 7452 STRATFORD 1891” as carried by the tender attached to the GER 2-4-0 class T26 loco № 452 built at Stratford in October 1892 to Order Z30. Loco renumbered LNER 7452 class E4 and was withdrawn from Norwich in September 1929. Rectangular, 10⅛” x 6” restored to VGC front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £110 |
| 64 | FURNESS RAILWAY silverplate small SOUP LADLE manufactured by Elkington. 6” long with the title “Furness Railway” surrounded by the wording “Refreshment Department” in garter are clearly incised into the handle. VGC. | £190 |
| 65 | SR Q/R POSTER: WATERLOO STATION CENTENARY 1848-1948 (Helen Madeleine McKie (died in 1957) poster issued 1948 ) (peacetime version). This and the sister poster of the station in wartime are very collectable. Tremendous detail in a truly classic poster. One of the very first poster issued by BR(S) but bearing the Southern Railway wording. Ref: AD5416/1947. Folded, VGC otherwise. | £2200 |
| 66 | BR(M) Q/R POSTER: BRITAIN’S FIRST ELECTRIC MAIN LINE (Artist: Victor Welch painted in 1955). A fine view of the Woodhead Pass in the Peak District with EM1 and EM2 class (later class 76/77) electric locomotives Nos. 26051 and 27000 on freight and passenger duty respectively. Folded, one or two edge tears, good otherwise. | £380 |
| 67 | BR(M) Q/R POSTER: RIBBLESDALE (John Greene – poster issued in 1959). Beautiful piece of 1950s British art of a most picturesque spot in the Yorkshire Dales. This lovely poster must have been partly responsible for the Dales becoming so popular! Ref: LM21659. Folded, one or two minor edge tears, good otherwise. | £350 |
| 68 | BR(NE) Q/R POSTER: SERVICE TO INDUSTRY – ICI BILLINGHAM (Artist Terence Tenison Cuneo (1906-1996: Issued in 1950s). Typical Cuneo view of industry in the 1950s. ICI’s giant Durham plant is brought to life in this very collectable poster. Rolled, minor creasing at bottom. Good otherwise. | £150 |
| 69 | BR(S) Q/R POSTER: TO PARIS BY NIGHT FERRY (Artist: Walter Thomas: Poster issued 1948). This famous poster first appeared in 1936 to advertise new boats being used for cross channel services. This early BR re-issue showing the “SS Twickenham Ferry” loses none of the maritime atmosphere. Ref: AD5289. Folded, one or two small edge tears, some tape repaired fold tears, good otherwise. | £420 |
| 70 | TOTEM: FERNDALE BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in good condition with deep colour and shine although there have been repairs to a number of small face chips. The flange has been left untouched and is rusting in places. An ex-Taff Vale Railway station on the Porth to Maerdy branch opened in 1876, closed June 1964. A rare totem seen only once previously at auction in December 1987. | £880 |
| 71 | FESTINIOG RAILWAY framed and glazed paper carriage notice: “On and From 1st October 1908 the issue of Second Class Ordinary Tickets on the Festiniog Railway will be discontinued and Tickets available First Class will be issued at existing Second Class Fares.” 16¼” x 5¾” in VGC. | £200 |
| 72 | CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “MIDLAND RAILWAY – Trespassers Will be Prosecuted. By Order” (RAG Ref: TPMR212). 33” x 15” restored in black with white lettering front, original condition back. Not common. | £50 |
| 73 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “№ 1048 GORTON 1950” as carried the (LNER) EM1 class Bo-Bo 1868HP 1500V DC overhead electric locomotive numbered 26041 entering service at Mexborough in April 1952. Renumbered 76041 in March 1974, class 76. To store at Reddish in April 1980 and later withdrawn there in November 1980. Moved to Tinsley yard in February 1983 for movement to C.F. Booth at Rotherham for scrapping immediately the following month. Oval, 12” x 6½” lightly polished face, cleaned back. | £800 |
| 74 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 7021 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4073 “Castle” class loco “HAVERFORDWEST CASTLE” built at Swindon in June 1949 to Lot 367. Double chimney fitted in November 1961. A long time Carmarthen and Landore engine withdrawn in September 1963 from Old Oak Common and cut up by John Cashmore, Great Bridge. Front restored some time ago, brasswork polished, the back in ex-loco condition. The castle dominates the centre of the town in Dyfed. | £3900 |
| 75 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “HIGH WILLHAYS” as carried by BR Co-Co 3,100HP diesel electric class 60 loco 60041 built by Brush Engineering works № 943 entering traffic at Toton in June 1991. Nameplates removed in October 1996. The loco suffered a severe failure at Stalybridge in May 2005 and following store at Healey Mills and Immingham it was reinstated in September 2005, but returned to Immingham for store in January 2006, now reinstated to full service. Cast aluminium 52” x 10” restored front with letters lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. The EWS Certificate of Authenticity accompanies. | £1200 |
| 76 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BEDFORD by Claude Buckle from the LMR (A) series issued c.1950. A scarce print showing the town bridge with St Peters Church beyond and the Swan Hotel overlooking the River Great Ouse. In an original style glazed wooden frame. VGC | £100 |
| 77 | SHEDPLATE: 84D LEAMINGTON SPA (1950 – September 1963) PENZANCE DIESEL DEPOT (September 1963 – May 1976). The ex-GWR shed at Leamington housed around 20 locos under this code. It was transferred to the LMR in September 1963, becoming 2L, finally closing in June 1965. It is not known if any of the few Class 08 diesel shunters used at Penzance carried this code. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A rare example, seen only twice previously at auction. | N/S |
| 78 | WEBB & THOMPSON MINIATURE SINGLE LINE STAFF: “BRAINTREE STATION & CRESSING 12” engraved on a brass label at one end from the ex-GER Witham – Braintree branch. Cressing signal box ceased to be a token station c.1964 the section being extended to between Braintree and Witham. The line was re-signalled in 1978 when the line was electrified. 10½” long with 1¼” diameter brass rings around the central steel column. Good ex-section condition. | £800 |
| 79 | ADVERTISING ENAMEL: “HALLS DISTEMPER” for Healthy Homes, Sissons Brothers & Co., Hull & 199 Boro’ High St., London SE. A fine pictorial view featuring two workmen in white overalls carrying a plank (showing the product name) with a 1920s house at the centre. Wooden framed, 69” x 28” (frame size), evidence of repairs and repainting here and there, but in good condition generally. | £200 |
| 80 | TOTEM: STOCKTON BR(NE) fully flanged tangerine in VGC with deep colour and shine, attention to one or two very tiny face chips and minor edge chipping and rusting only. Black edged lettering. An ex-NER station opened by the Stockton & Darlington Railway in January 1836, having replaced the original station which opened in September 1825. A much sought after totem. | £1850 |
| 81 | LNER BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE from an “O2” class 2-8-0 loco (identity unknown). 10” long, 9½” high with a 3¾” diameter bowl and complete with operating lever, in dirty ex-loco condition. | £200 |
| 82 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “LNER – WARNING – Roof Constructed of Fragile Material. Crawling Boards Must be Used.” Casting number O25. 16” x 10½”, the front restored to VGC in black with white lettering, the back in original condition. | £65 |
| 83 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NEILSON & Co. Glasgow № 5229 1897” as carried by the Gas Light & Coal Co Ltd, Beckton Gas Works, later North Thames Gas Board, Beckton Works, in May 1949, outside cylinder 0-4-0T loco № 27. No disposal information found. Oval, 9” x 5½” the letters and numbers engraved and in-filled with wax, which is cracked and lost in some places. The number “27” is stamped on the back. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £700 |
| 84 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP one body side bearing a small brass oval label “NER.” A pie-crust topped chimney is finished by a wire handle and the body is complete with a “D” back handle. The innards comprise an unmarked vessel, reflector and burner. Bevel-edged front lens with brass rim and brass lens reducing cone. All glasses present and intact. Good condition. | £65 |
| 85 | HEADBOARD: “THE SCARBOROUGH FLYER” from the through service between King’s Cross to Scarborough which ran from the early 1920s to the late 1950s. Cast aluminium, 40¼” x 14½” in VGC, the two “suns” in cast brass in the top corners are riveted on. Bracket also on the back to attach to the loco front. Although Pacifics were used between King’s Cross and York, the train was usually hauled by nothing more notable than a D49, B1 or sometimes a York based V2, forward from York, but what a headboard! A letter of receipt for £10 dated 1965 accompanies. | £3700 |
| 86 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY HOTELS cut glass FRUIT BOWL. Oval, 9½” x 7½” at the rim, the initials “GWR” in roundel with “Hotels” below etched into the side. Good condition. | £340 |
| 87 | SHEDPLATE: 86E SEVERN TUNNEL JUNCTION (1950 – October 1965). This ex-GWR engine shed serving the exchange sidings at the Welsh end of the Severn Tunnel retained an allocation of around 75 locos throughout the 1950s. In its final year of operation this had been drastically reduced to just 23, which included the Giesl ejector fitted 9F, 92250. Repainted front and back. | £100 |
| 88 | CAST IRON BUILDERS PLATE: “BEDFORD ENGINEERING Co Makers England.” The company manufactured steam and diesel powered rail cranes. An illustrated brochure showing company products accompanies. Elongated target shape, 50¼” x 9” in ex-vehicle condition. | £120 |
| 89 | WAITING ROOM PRINT: LOCH KATRINE AND BEN VENUE by Jack Merriott. The original was a poster produced in the early 1950s for the Railway Executive (Scottish Region). Framed and glazed, 25” x 33” (frame size) in VGC. | £50 |
| 90 | TOTEM: BOGNOR REGIS BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with excellent colour and shine, minor edge chips and rusting only. An ex-LB&SCR South Coast station opened in June 1846, still open today. | £580 |
| 91 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 90610 as carried by WD Austerity 2-8-0 № 77466 built at Vulcan Foundry works № 4982 entering traffic in January 1944. On loan to the LNER from new until November 1944. After service in France, the loco went into storage until purchased by BR in December 1948. Loco emerged from store in May 1949 and became 90610. A long-time Normanton and Royston engine withdrawn in May 1967 from Wakefield and cut up by Arnott Young at Parkgate. Repainted front and back. A very neat BR weld between the “0” and “6” evident from the back, hardly noticeable from the front. | £290 |
| 92 | SIGNAL LEVER FRAME MAKERS PLATE: “L&Y RY. CO. HORWICH.” Cast iron 33½” long x 7” high, these ornate plates graced many signalling frames throughout the company. In original condition front and back. | £170 |
| 93 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT 1916 ST ROLLOX.” Locos built at St Rollox in that year were Caledonian Railway 4-4-0 113 class locos 113 to 116, 121 and 124 (LMS 14461 to 14466 class 3P) or CR 4-4-0 113 class locos 928 to 937 (LMS 14467 to 14476 class 3P), also NBL 21442 to 21451 dated 1916. It is known that some, at least, of this NBL batch actually received LMS St Rollox 1916 plates!. Oval, 10½” x 6” restored front, back ex-loco. | £120 |
| 94 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1483 3BR from 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2 built by NBL № 19601 of 1912 for general duties and derived form an earlier Natal design. Later sold to ESCOM [South African Electricity Supply]. The (classification) “3B” which had been added by rivets has dropped off; the letter “R” was a later addition. Oval, 20¾” x 14½ in ex-loco condition with plenty of knocks and scrapes. | £200 |
| 95 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: DENBY NORTH. Denby North signal box opened in August 1902 and closed in April 1972 although it ceased to be a token station in July 1968. It was a MR Type 3a design with a 20 lever frame and was located on the Ripley Branch. 73” x 10” in VGC, all wooden parts have been renewed, the letters original. | £200 |
| 96 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BEVERLEY MINSTER YORKSHIRE by Sidney Causer from the LNER post-war series 1945-47. A scarce view of the building overlooking a farmyard scene with horse grazing in the pasture. In an original type glazed wooden frame. A little faded, but good overall. | £170 |
| 97 | SHEDPLATE: 67A CORKERHILL (1949 – May 1967). This ex-GSWR shed had a substantial allocation of around 90 locos during the 1950s, most notably a handful of elusive “Jubilees.” Even with the rundown of steam north of the border it still hosted around 30 locos in the final 18 months. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £280 |
| 98 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “MELTON MOWBRAY – ASFORDBY MINE” the section names engraved and picked out in red surrounding a hole in the end, “Polo” mint style. This token section was brought into use onto 29th January 1995. Good ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 99 | FRAMED AND GLAZED WINDOW DISPLAY: “LNER TICKETS HERE” in 1920s style black symbol green background lettering in white for backlighting. 23½ x 16½” (frame size). VGC and very rare, most were broken up when replaced by later style displays. | £140 |
| 100 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BONNIE DUNDEE” as carried by the (LNER) 4-6-2 Pacific A1 class loco № 60159 built at Doncaster works № 2053 entering service in November 1949. Named in July 1951. A long-time Haymarket allocation, withdrawn in October 1963 from St Margarets and cut up at Inverurie works in March 1964. Cast brass, 66” x 7¾” the front restored in light blue, lettering and edging lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. In keeping with the practice at Doncaster Works, the names carried by other plates using the same template (in this case № 7) have been stamped in the back. This plate has no fewer than 16 such names and they include “Sparrow Hawk”, “Golden Plover”, “Herring Gull”, “ Ocean Swell”, “Owen Tudor”, “Straight Deal”, “Miles Beevor”, “Redgauntlet”, “Saint Mungo”, etc. | £19250 |
| 101 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY SIGNAL POST FINIAL of the larger flat base curved open cruciform type. 8” x 8” at the base and stands 28½” high restored to VGC in white. | £75 |
| 102 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS (in totem) DUNFERMLINE LOWER STATION” in light blue with good colour and shine, white lettering and left pointing two-flight arrow. An ex-NBR station in Fife opened in March 1890. Fully flanged, 25” x 13” in good condition, a couple of repaired face chips only. | £320 |
| 103 | TRACTION ENGINE BRASS WORKSPLATE: “CLAYTON & SHUTTLEWORTH Lincoln England № 32086” from a 6HP single cylinder traction engine built in January 1899 and supplied new to Benjamin Cannon, Rusden, Herts. Sold to Richard Garrett in July 1910 and later acquired by George J Deans, Baldock, Herts. Registered in 1921 “NK 1438.” Sold to A T Oliver, Wandon End, Herts in July 1940 and to Bedfordshire Agricultural Executive Committee in February 1944. The engine was scrapped in 1950. Engraved rectangular, 10⅜” x 8⅜” the brass lightly polished only, back cleaned. | £500 |
| 104 | BRASS CARRIAGE STEP TREAD with the makers name “Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd, Nottingham, England.” Possibly from a parcels or similar vehicle with a wide opening door. The company manufactured railway vehicles in Nottingham for a short period in the 1920s/30s hence this is quite a rarity. 57½” x 3½” in ex-vehicle condition. | £100 |
| 105 | TOTEM: PRESTONPANS BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in good condition with deep colour but a little lacking in shine, no face chips, a little edge rusting only. Located on the East Coast Main Line in Scotland and opened by the NBR as Tranent in June 1846, renamed Prestonpans in 1858. Also named Prestonpans for Tranent for a time, the station is still open today. | £480 |
| 106 | CARRIAGE PRINT: RIVER OUSE NABURN YORK by S Agnew Mercer from the LNER post war series dated 1954. A busy river scene on the outskirts of the City. A scarce print in an original glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £65 |
| 107 | SHEDPLATE: 20D NORMANTON (1935 – October 1956). This ex-L&YR shed was home to around 50 locos, before it was transferred to the North Eastern Region becoming 55E. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. A rare example seen only three time previously at auction. | £320 |
| 108 | LONDON UNDERGROUND CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “MR 100” as recovered from the ex- Metropolitan Railway out of Baker Street. Restored to VGC, the front in black with white letters and numbers, the back original. | £85 |
| 109 | GWR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT SILVERPLATE ICE BUCKET manufactured by Elkington. 5⅛” diameter at top, 6” high to top of the small carrying handles at each side. The GWR coat of arms and the initials GWR also “Birmingham Restaurant” in scroll are clearly incised into the side. VGC. | £450 |
| 110 | TOTEM: NARBOROUGH BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, one face chip and a little edge rusting only. An ex-LNWR station between Leicester and Nuneaton opened in January 1864, closed in March 1968, but reopened two years later. A rare totem seen only twice previously at auction. | £820 |
| 111 | GNR LAMP GLASS TABLET: HORNCASTLE. 14” x 3” and shaped to fit inside a lamp case in frosted glass with engraved lettering in black. From the station on the branch from Woodhall Junction, closed September 1954. Good condition. | £150 |
| 112 | BR(E) STATION DIRECTION SIGN: “PLATFORM 3 ß<< West Ham, Bromley, Bow Road, Mile End, City and West End” in dark blue with excellent colour and shine. VGC with a couple of edge chips only. From Plaistow, an ex-LT&SR station between Fenchurch Street and Barking, now served by LUL District Line trains, opened in March 1858. 18” x 24” fully flanged. | £320 |
| 113 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “DÜBS & Co. Glasgow Locomotive Works № 3538 1897” as carried by the LSWR 0-6-0 700 Goods class loco № 715 ex-works in June 1897. Superheater fitted November 1922. Became SR 715 and later renumbered 368 (no date) finally BR 30368 in c.1948. Withdrawn in December 1962 from Eastleigh. Diamond shaped, 13½” x 5½” brasswork lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 114 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2241 as carried by the GWR 0-6-0 2251 class loco built at Swindon in March 1945 Lot 347. A long time Gloucester and Hereford area allocation the loco spent a month or so at Exmouth Junction in 1963. Withdrawn in February 1964 from Hereford. Repainted front and back to VGC. | £550 |
| 115 | BR(E) Q/R POSTER: SUFFOLK – MONKS ELEIGH NR. LAVENHAM (Leonard Squirrell (1893-1979): Poster issued in 1950). Lovely artwork showing a very pretty English village. Squirrell painted some quite magnificent posters mainly of the East of England. Ref: PP1150. Folded, one or two minor edges tears and wrinkling, good otherwise. | £320 |
| 116 | BR(SC) Q/R POSTER: THE WEST HIGHLAND LINE (Artist: Jack Merriott (1901-1968) Poster issued in 1959). Lovely view of train with beavertail observation car crossing the Lochty Viaduct in Inverness-shire en route to Fort William. Ref: B30521. Folded, minor foxing at bottom, good otherwise. | £300 |
| 117 | BR(E) Q/R POSTER: SS AVALON – HARWICH-HOOK OF HOLLAND SERVICE (Artist: Johnston: poster issued in 1960). Poster used to promote the new vessel on the popular cross channel route to Holland. Johnson made some classic ship paintings during the 1950s and 1960s. Ref: PP159329. Folded, good otherwise. | £90 |
| 118 | BR(SC) Q/R POSTER : LOCH ETIVE (Artist Jack Merriott (1901-1968) :poster issued in 1959). Quite magnificent piece of artwork showing the ruggedness and beauty of Loch Etive in Northern Argyllshire. A classic example of Merriott’s style of painting. Ref: B18318. Folded, one or two edge tears, good otherwise. | £260 |
| 119 | SR Q/R POSTER: SOUTHERN RAILWAY TO THE CONTINENT (Artist: Montague Birrell Black: Poster issued early 1930s). A relatively rare example of one of Black’s famous birds eye maps painted to promote railway travel. Some damage, especially to the edges, a little loss, but quite a survivor. | £90 |
| 120 | TOTEM: CLAPHAM JUNCTION BR(S) fully-flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a well repaired chip in the lower panel only. An ex-LSWR station opened in May 1838 and still the busiest junction in the world today. An excellent example of one of the most desirable and popular “Junction” totems. | £1000 |
| 121 | LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY wooden framed ENAMEL SIGN: “PLATFORM № 2 à (four flight arrow) Southbound Trains Bank Charing Cross Morden” in white with black lettering, border and arrow in maroon. Removed from Mornington Crescent (between Camden Town and Euston). Dating from 1926 when the present Northern Line was extended to that point. 44” x 29” curved to fit tunnel wall and in VGC. | £100 |
| 122 | CAST IRON SIGN: “GWR – ECONOMY MUST BE EXERCISED and Water Not Allowed to Run To Waste. By Order.” Used either in a laundry or on a water crane or water storage tank. 8½” x 4¼” restored to good condition front and back some time ago. Rare. | £520 |
| 123 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS Ltd № 1811 Bristol 1930” as carried by the Gas Light & Coal Co Ltd, Beckton Gas Works, later North Thames Gas Board, Beckton Works, in May 1949, outside cylinder 0-4-0ST № 15, Peckett type W6 Special. The loco was scrapped in 1950. Oval, 15½” x 8½” in ex-loco condition front and back, the letters and numbers were in-filled in red at one time but most of this has long since worn away. The original fixing studs are still attached to the back. | £320 |
| 124 | LNER two-part silverplate COCKTAIL SHAKER manufactured by Gladwins of Sheffield “Embassy.” Comprises two cups each 3¼ diameter at rim, 4½” tall which slot into each other to mix the drinks. The initials “LNER” in script are clearly incised on the side of each cup. VGC. (2) | N/S |
| 125 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “MONARCH” as carried by BR Co-Co 2,700HP diesel electric type 4 loco D410 built by English Electric works № 3780, Vulcan Works D1151 and entered service in February 1968. Renumbered 50010 in March 1974 class 50. Named “MONARCH” on 16th March 1978. The loco failed at Bromsgrove in July 1988 and was hauled back to Laira where it was stored out of use and finally withdrawn there in September that year. Cut up by staff from Coopers Metals of Cardiff at Laira depot in May 1992. Cast aluminium 39” x 9¾” in ex-loco condition front and back, the lettering lightly polished only. Original BR Collectors Corner receipt dated 1989 accompanies. | £3000 |
| 126 | CARRIAGE PRINT: CROXDALE VIADUCT NEAR DURHAM by S R Badmin Edward Walker from the LNER post war series 1945-47. A view of the road bridge with horse passing over and the railway viaduct beyond with a green A4 Pacific visible. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £80 |
| 127 | SHEDPLATE: 53C HULL SPRINGHEAD (1949 – December 1958). This shed was adjacent to the Hull & Barnsley Railway works of the same name. Its 1950 allocation of 55 locos dwindled to just 16 at closure in 1958. Repainted front, the back ex-loco condition. A scarce example infrequently seen at auction. | £280 |
| 128 | TYER’S NO 6 FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “LEEMING BAR - AINDERBY 15.” This ex-NER token section ceased to exist when Leeming Bar signal box was closed in February 1985. Good, ex-section condition with a little of the paint missing from the engraved lettering. | £280 |
| 129 | ORIGINAL GOUÄCHE PAINTING: “WAYSIDE HALT” by Don Breckon. This superb work was commissioned by the vendor in 1980 and shows a GWR 0-4-2T in the 14XX series calling at a typical branch line halt to pick up a few passengers. Some notes including Don’s signature are attached to the back. Framed and glazed, 26” x 20” (frame size) and in VGC. | £1150 |
| 130 | TOTEM: LLANDUDNO JUNCTION BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of professionally repaired chips in the lower panel and attention to edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-LNWR station between Chester and Holyhead opened in October 1858, still open today. | £500 |
| 131 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 43066 as carried by (LMS) 2-6-0 class 4F later class 4 built at Doncaster works № 2073 to Lot 1276 entering traffic at New England in December 1950 after which it went to Boston and Colwick. Withdrawn in January 1967 from Carnforth. Repainted front and back. | £360 |
| 132 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: NORTH BERWICK. 40” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NBR station at the end of the branch from Drem on the East Coast Main Line opened in June 1850 and still open today. In VGC, the face repainted in white lettering on a black background, the back painted blue. | £500 |
| 133 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Queens Park Works Glasgow № 22207 1919” as carried by the Railway Operating Department 2-8-0 loco № 2117 which entered service in November 1919. On loan to the GCR from new until August 1921 when it went into store at Stratton. Loco sold to the GWR in May 1925 and entered into GWR stock in April 1927 becoming 3046. In August 1948 the loco was withdrawn from St Phillips Marsh Bristol. The number “3046” has been stamped on the back. Diamond shaped, 13” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £280 |
| 134 | RHODESIAN RAILWAYS BUFFER BEAM NUMBERPLATE: 603 from the 3ft 6in gauge 2-8-2+2-8-2 Garratt of 16th class, built by Beyer Peacock works № 6565 of 1929. Originally numbered 224, renumbered in 1951. Sold in 1963 to Dunns of Witbank for industrial hire. Rectangular cast brass 16¾” x 7¾” restored front, the back cleaned. | £70 |
| 135 | NAMEPLATE: “BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE” as carried by BR 2-car “Super Sprinter” class 156 set № 156465 built by Metropolitan Cammell in 1988. Named by ScotRail on 19th August 1995 by Sir Donald Cameron of Locheil at Fort William station. The plates were removed by 2000. Cast aluminium, 81” x 9¾” in ex-vehicle condition. | £450 |
| 136 | CARRIAGE PRINT: NEWBY BRIDGE LANCASHIRE by Claude Buckle from the LMR (A) series issued in 1950. A tranquil scene of the bridge with cottages overlooking it beyond. In an original style glazed wooden frame. A little damage to the bottom edge of the print, good otherwise. | £50 |
| 137 | LNER ENAMEL SHED ALLOCATION PLATE: "THTON JCT" (Thornton Junction). This Scottish area shed was home to 75 locos when this plate was fitted to the inside of the cab roof in May 1940. 10” x 1⅜” with curved ends, in ex-loco condition although some attempt has been made to touch in edge and face chipping. (See also Lot 357) | £190 |
| 138 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “MIDDLEWICH – NORTHWICH 48” the section names engraved in blue around a square cut out in a rounded square end. This ex-CLC token section ceased to exist in March 1980 when Middlewich signal box closed and the line became controlled from Greenbank signal box. Virtually mint condition. | £150 |
| 139 | L&YR AND LNWR. Two identical BLOCK INSTRUMENTS both with twin aperture, three-position single needle indicators for “Sent” and “Received” with plunger at base. One is stamped “L&YR” and “632”, the other is stamped “L&NWR” and has retained the plate “Stubbins Junc” whilst the other has not although it is likely that it came from the same area. Stubbins Junction was located on the Bury to Accrington line and was the junction for the Rawtenstall and Bacup line. 12” x 7” base, standing 18½” high. Both items in good ex-box condition. (2) | £260 |
| 140 | TOTEM: ADDIEWELL BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in good condition with good colour, but lacking shine. No face chips, a little edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-Caledonian station between Fauldhouse and Midcalder opened in July 1882, still open today. A very rare totem, never seen at auction previously. | £600 |
| 141 | CZECH STATE RAILWAYS (CZR) SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 387037 from a 4-6-2 Pacific loco built by Skoda as № 841 of 1937 for heavy express passenger work. Steel plate with the numbers painted in white (larger numbers for the class) on a red background, 21¾” x 8” in ex-loco condition. | £58 |
| 142 | ENAMEL POSTER BOARD HEADING: “LONDON TRANSPORT” in dark blue with white lettering, the lines above and below the title between the “L” and last “T” attractively relieved by the use of blue diamonds. This sign came into use in 1933 with the formation of the London Passenger Transport Board which brought together all the independent bus and underground companies into one body. 49” x 4⅛” with a little edge and face chipping. | N/S |
| 143 | AVELING & PORTER BRASS TRACTION ENGINE MOTIF of prancing horse. Aveling & Porter used the Horse and Invicta scroll from the arms of the County of Kent. This seems to have been used throughout the company's history from c.1860 until 1932 when the company was amalgamated with Barford & Perkins to produce Aveling Barford that survived through to the 1970s. On traction engines, the plates were fitted to the smokebox door and some of the low pressure boilers of the earlier years were of comparatively large diameter and accommodated the larger horses. The pattern number AF 276/1 is stamped on the rear. Good, ex-loco condition,10” x 8½” (approx). See also lot 373. | £65 |
| 144 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2731 19D from the 3 ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2 loco built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns № 7244 of 1945. Lightweight design for branch line use. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” in ex-loco condition. | £280 |
| 145 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY SIGNALBOX BOARD: HARTON JUNCTION. Harton Junction was located on the Pelaw to South Shields line and was an NER Type N1 design. It was closed in April 1982 having been damaged by fire in February 1982. 89½” x 8” wooden with metal letters. Ex-box condition with a little loss of wood along the bottom edge, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 146 | CARRIAGE PRINT: SULGRAVE MANOR NEAR HELMDON NORTHANTS by John Bee from the LNER post war series 1945-47. An HQ file copy with two tiny perforations in the left margin. A print produced by the LNER for the ex-Great Central line. A scene showing the ancestral home of the Washington family. Not seen at auction for some time. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £55 |
| 147 | SHEDPLATE: 75F TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST (1948 – September 1963). This ex-LB&SCR shed maintained a total of 25 locos in the 1950s, but although losing its allocation in 1963, it went on servicing locos for another two years until final closure in June 1965. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back, the embossed BR(S) triangle clearly evident. A rare example seen only four times at auction previously. | £305 |
| 148 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CORWEN WEST – LLANDRILLO” the engraved lettering picked out in black. This ex-GWR token section ceased to exist in January 1965 when Corwen West and Llandrillo signal boxes were closed. Good condition, the handle repainted in brown. | £170 |
| 149 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER” on two lines in maroon with white lettering, deep colour and shine. In VGC with a minor edge chip only. 18” x 6” fully flanged. | £140 |
| 150 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SIR HECTIMERE – KING ARTHUR CLASS” as carried by the SR 4-6-0 N15 “King Arthur” class loco built at Eastleigh in June 1926 № 798. Renumbered 30798 at Nationalisation. A Dover engine in 1956, moving to Salisbury in May 1959, withdrawn there in June 1962 and broken up at Eastleigh works in the July. The running number “798” is clearly stamped on the back. Cast brass, 39¼” x 6” overall in ex-loco condition front and back, the lettering and edging have been scored by the Eastleigh polishing system, good otherwise. | £8000 |
| Lots 151-167: ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF SOUTH WEST TRAINS LIMITED WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO AUCTION THE FOLLOWING 17 NAMEPLATES REMOVED FROM CLASS 442 “WESSEX EXPRESS” ELECTRIC MULTIPLE UNITS. THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE NAOMI HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE NEAR WINCHESTER IN HAMPSHIRE. | |
| The 5-Car class 442 “Wessex Express” EMUs were constructed at BREL Derby in 1988/89 for the newly extended third rail electrification from Bournemouth – Weymouth which from 1967 had been served by push-pull units and class 33 diesel locos. The nameplates were carried on the Motor Brake Standard vehicle at the centre of each unit. From 2007 the units have been re-deployed elsewhere on the system. Unless noted otherwise, all nameplates are stainless steel with polypropylene facing and are in ex-vehicle condition with the usual knocks and scrapes sustained whilst in service. | |
| The Naomi House Children’s Hospice opened in 1997 to provide palliative care including respite and bereavement support for children and young people who will die before they reach adulthood. They support families in need across Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight. The proceeds of this sale will be donated by South West Trains to the centres £12 million appeal to build and run a new hospice for young people in the grounds of the existing facility. | |
| 151 | NAMEPLATE: “BOROUGH OF WOKING” and separate coat of arms with the Latin quotation “Fide et Diligentia” in scroll at base. Carried by the unit 2404. Nameplate: 49½” x 4½”; coat of arms: 15¾” x 15½”. (2) | £1600 |
| 152 | NAMEPLATE: “THE NEW FOREST” as carried by the unit 2403. 49½” x 4½”. | £520 |
| 153 | NAMEPLATE: “VICTORY” as carried by the unit 2406. 30” x 4½”. | £300 |
| 154 | NAMEPLATE: “BEAULIEU” as carried by the unit 2401. 30” x 4½”. VGC. | £420 |
| 155 | NAMEPLATE: “SPECIAL OLYMPICS” as carried by the unit 2412. 43” x 4½”. | £200 |
| 156 | NAMEPLATE: “CITY OF SOUTHAMPTON” as carried by the unit 2420. 61” x 4½”. | £420 |
| 157 | NAMEPLATE: “WOKING HOMES” as carried by the unit 2417. 40” x 4½”. | £100 |
| 158 | NAMEPLATE: “BBC SOUTH TODAY” as carried by the unit 2419. 53” x 4½”. Mint condition. | £400 |
| 159 | NAMEPLATE: “MERIDIAN TONIGHT” as carried by the unit 2410. 51” x 4½”. | £300 |
| 160 | NAMEPLATE: “OPERATION OVERLORD” as carried by the unit 2422. 59½” x 4½”. | £400 |
| 161 | NAMEPLATE: “COUNTY OF DORSET” as carried by the unit 2408. 46½” x 4½”. Poor condition. | £260 |
| 162 | NAMEPLATE: “MARY ROSE” as carried by the unit 2415. 34½” x 4½”. | £190 |
| 163 | NAMEPLATE: “THE RAILWAY CHILDREN” as carried by the unit 2421. 55” x 4½”. | £260 |
| 164 | NAMEPLATE: “THOMAS HARDY” as carried by the unit 2407. 44½” x 4½”. Poor condition. | £100 |
| 165 | NAMEPLATE: “COUNTY OF SURREY” as carried by the unit 2423. 55½” x 4½”. | £200 |
| 166 | NAMEPLATE: “WESSEX CANCER TRUST” as carried by the unit 2418. 55” x 4½”. | £100 |
| 167 | NAMEPLATE: “CITY OF PORTSMOUTH” as carried by the unit 2405. 62” x 4½”. | £200 |
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| 168 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE DREWRY CAR Co Ltd. City Wall House, London EC2. Constructed by The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Newton-le-Willows Lancs 153HP Loco № 2583/D297 1956.” As carried by the South Eastern Gas Board, East Greenwich Works № 1 an 0-4-0 diesel mechanical loco. Sold to Purfleet Deep Wharf & Storage Co Ltd as “PURFLEET № 6” but by mid-1990 was stored out of use. Transferred to the East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell, in mid 1992, then on to Great Eastern Traction in February 1997 and numbered 11103. Later sold to David Turner, Wymondham station in April 2002 and preserved there. Rectangular, 8” x 5” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £190 |
| 169 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY wooden CARRIAGE DOOR with a glazed panel with the initials “CLR” etched at the centre and flowery border. Below it is an advertising panel for “Borwick’s Baking Powder.” 72” x 18” in green livery and as removed from one of the early tube stock doors which were of the folding type. Good ex-vehicle condition. | £50 |
| 170 | TOTEM: MAIDENHEAD BR(W) half flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with good colour and shine, a single face chip and scratch and a little edge rusting only. An ex-GWR station opened in June 1838 although resited in 1871, still open today. | £550 |
| 171 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73041 as carried by the BR Standard Class 5 4-6-0 built at Derby in October 1953 to Lot 6230. New to 6A Chester, followed by Holyhead in 1957, Stewarts Lane in 1958 and also spells at Nine Elms, Weymouth (twice), Eastleigh(twice) and Guildford from where withdrawal came in May 1965. Cut up by George Cohen at Eastleigh works. Restored front only, BR weld between the “0” and “4” does not detract. | £400 |
| 172 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY – Notice – This Subway is For The Use of Pedestrians Only … (plus12 lines of text).” Casting number O9. 24” x 20”, restored to VGC in black with white lettering (front), the back in primer. | £85 |
| 173 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS TENDER PLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 7186 Darlington Works 1939” as carried by the tender built for LNER 2-6-2 V2 class loco № 4816 which entered service in February 1939. Renumbered 845 in November 1946 and BR 60845 in September 1949. Withdrawn in September 1962 from New England and cut up at Doncaster. Unpainted front, lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. A little damage is evident around one of the bolt holes. | £150 |
| 174 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY silverplate MATCHBOX HOLDER mounted on a stem with small base manufactured by Elkington. The company coat of arms and “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll are clearly incised inn the base. 3⅛” x 2½” base with lifting lid matchbox 1⅞” x 1½” standing 1⅝” high. Rare and in VGC. | £480 |
| 175 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “THE MORRIS DANCER” as carried by the BR Co-Co 2,580HP diesel electric type 4 loco D1856 built at Crewe and entered traffic in August 1965. Renumbered 47206 in May 1974 class 47/0. Named “THE MORRIS DANCER” at Manchester Piccadilly station on 23rd April 1994 by Roy Yarnell, squire of the Morris Ring and a BR “Freightliner” employee, named to mark the 60th anniversary of the Morris Ring. Following a period in store at Motherwell the loco went to Brush Loughborough in November 2002 for conversion to a class 57/6 for First Great Western. Renumbered 57605 in September 2004 and moved to Old Oak Common. Named “TOTNES CASTLE” at Totnes station on 21st September 2004. Complete with accompanying circular crest bearing the legend “The Morris Ring – Founded 1934.” Both items are cast aluminium, the nameplate is 65” x 9⅞”, the crest 10¾” diameter, both in ex-loco condition front and back. (2) | N/S |
| 176 | CARRIAGE PRINT: THE HAMPSHIRE COAST – GO BY TRAIN by Langhammer from the Southern Region series (C) issued in 1965. A tranquil view of coastal dwellings seen through tall pine trees. In an original style glazed wooden frame and in good condition. | N/S |
| 177 | SHEDPLATE: 70C GUILDFORD (1948 – July 1967). This ex-LSWR shed was home to 45 locos in the 1950s and towards the very end of SR steam it still looked after a good number including several named 73xxx standard locos. Front repainted, the back has had some of the metal ground away, but the outline of the embossed BR(S) triangle is clearly visible. A scarce example, nevertheless. | £320 |
| 178 | TYER’S NO 6 FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “CONSETT – LANCHESTER 8.” This token section on the ex-NER Durham to Consett line came into existence when Knitsley signal box closed – Knitsley signal box was closed after August 1961 and the line was closed in June 1966. Good ex-section condition. | £50 |
| 179 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY experimental LOCO HEADLAMP the chimney bearing a large engraved brass label “ This Lamp № 10 is Under Special Test. It Must be Returned to Mr C.W. Conyers c/o York M.P. Depot N.E.R.” the later addition of “Nev Hill” has been overplated. A stout bracket is provided at the back to attach to the loco irons. The top is hinged at the top to reveal innards comprising an unmarked reservoir and a BR burner which has a four sided cowl, the front aspect clear. Bullseye front lens. Good condition. This was one of many experiments conducted to prevent the light being extinguished from what was a very draughty location! | £170 |
| 180 | TOTEM: BLACKPOOL NORTH BR(M) half flanged maroon in good condition with reasonable colour and shine, a few edge chips and edge rusting only. The totem has been covered in varnish which should be easy to remove. An ex-Preston & Wyre Railway station opened as Blackpool in April 1846, renamed Talbot Road in 1872 and finally Blackpool North in March 1932, still open today. | £400 |
| 181 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE from an unidentified Ivatt designed loco in the number series 43000-43161. 16½ high x 6½” long at base. A hooter type whistle with a 2½” diameter barrel, which unusually is set at an angle of approx. 75°. Good condition, lightly polished only. Very scarce. | N/S |
| 182 | CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS CAST IRON BOUNDARY PLATE. A chunky 9” x 5” with the embossed initials “CR” and two large holes for fixing to a post. Restored in black and white, the back in primer, a long time ago. | N/S |
| 183 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Hyde Park Works Glasgow № 24809 1942” as carried by the WD 2-8-0 loco № 623 built by NBL under Lot № 176. Transferred to LMS stock in November 1943 as class 8F № 8285. Renumbered 48285 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn in September 1965 from Wellingborough and cut up by John Cashmore Great Bridge in March 1966. Circular, 7¾” diameter, ex-loco condition front and back. | £140 |
| 184 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2410 GF from the 3ft 6in gauge 4-6-2+2-6-4 Garratt loco built by Henschel № 21056 of 1928. For mixed traffic use on secondary lines. Oval, 20¾” x 14½ in ex-loco condition with plenty of knocks and scrapes. | £480 |
| 185 | HEADBOARD: “THE ROBIN HOOD” from the train that ran from St Pancras to Nottingham Midland from 1959 until the mid-1960s using the new 1Co-Co1 “Peak” class diesels which completed the “up” journey in 2-hours (the “down” journey took longer as there were more stops). Cast aluminium, 33½” x 15½” in VGC the front repainted, the back bracket protruding below the plate. | £2200 |
| 186 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE by Claude Buckle from the LMR (A) series issued c.1950. A scarce print of the cathedral and trees reflected in the river waters.. In an original style glazed wooden frame. VGC. | £120 |
| 187 | SHEDPLATE: 83F TRURO (1950 – May 1962). This ex-GWR shed housed just 27 locos in the late 1950s, including two “Counties,” six “Granges,” and one each of “Hall” and “Manor” classes. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. A very rare example only seen twice previously at auction. | £250 |
| 188 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR EASTFIELD (GLASGOW) DEPOT showing the “Scottie Dog” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition with studs still fitted and as carried from the late 1980s by one of the fleet of class 08, 26, 27, 37 or 47 diesel locomotives allocated to this depot. | £480 |
| 189 | NORTH LONDON RAILWAY 12” dial single fusee OFFICE CLOCK the dial painted “NLR Thwaites & Reed” at the top and “Clerkenwell” below the winding hole. There is a small door at each side and another at the base. One side is branded with the initials “NLR” and the number which appears to be “13458” is stamped on the back. In full working order having been refurbished about 10 years ago and complete with pendulum and winder. | £1000 |
| 190 | TOTEM: TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour but a little matt and slightly mottled, a couple of well repaired face chips and attention to edge chipping and edge rusting only. An ex-LB&SCR station on the line from East Grinstead and Eridge opened in October 1866, closed July 1985. | £420 |
| 191 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY. Two copper GATE LAMPS with red bullseye lenses at opposite sides and two flat red lenses on the remaining sides. On the first example the chimney is stamped “NBR” and is topped by a stout arched lifting handle. The innards comprise a slide-out unmarked vessel with burner. Approx. 21” high, the body 6” x 6” square. The other example is the same, but slightly smaller and has not been stamped with the company initials. On both, the base is constructed so that it fits snugly into a bracket on the crossing gates. Both lamps in good condition. (2) | £240 |
| 192 | BR(M) STATION SIGN: “PLEASE SHOW TICKETS” in maroon with white lettering in VGC with deep colour and shine, some minor edge chipping only. 16” x 10” fully flanged. | £80 |
| 193 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 5588 Stratford Works 1910” as carried by the GER 0-6-0 G58 class loco № 1238 which entered traffic in December 1910. Superheater fitted in 1928. Renumbered LNER 8238 in May 1924 class J16 and 5588 in August 1946. Became BR 65588 in February 1950. Withdrawn in May 1961 from Norwich and cut up at Stratford. Repainted front to VGC, brasswork lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 194 | GWR 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. Restored front some time ago, brasswork polished, the back in ex-loco condition. The castle is now a ruin in the Warwickshire town. | £4300 |
| 195 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE(SC) Q/R POSTER: SERVICE TO INDUSTRY – SHIPBUILDING (Artist Robert Norman Hepple (1908-1994): Poster issued in 1950s). Dramatic view of the former bustling shipyards of the Clyde at a time when merchant shipping was Clydeside. Hepple also painted several beautiful posters for London Transport. Ref: AR1114. Rolled, one or two edge tears and some damage especially at the bottom. | £220 |
| 196 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (E) Q/R POSTER: WHITEMOOR MARSHALLING YARD (Artist Frederick Donald Blake: painted in early 1950). Stylised view of the marshalling yard together with small map showing its Norfolk location. Folded, one or two minor edge tears, good otherwise. | £120 |
| 197 | GWR/SR Q/R POSTER: WEYMOUTH & DISTRICT (Artist: Dilly and issued 1938). Pictorial map of Dorset area around Weymouth showing the rail links to and from the seaside town. Rolled, a couple of folds and tears at the edges, good otherwise | £40 |
| 198 | BR(SC) Q/R POSTER: GLASGOW BLUE TRAINS (untitled version) (Artist: Terence Tenison Cuneo (1907-1996) poster released in 1960). Picture painted of the new electric multiple units in resplendent Scottish livery near Helensburgh in Dunbartonshire. Rolled, a little crinkling at the bottom, VGC otherwise. | N/S |
| 199 | SR Q/R POSTER: MAP OF SYSTEM & CONTINENTAL CONNECTIONS (Artist: Anon: poster issued in 1935). A copy of this poster is in the National Collection. The artwork was used on several versions promoting the SR’s strong cross channel services. Folded, VGC otherwise. | £45 |
| 200 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SANDWICH” as carried by the LNER 4-6-2 Pacific A3 class loco № 2504 built at Doncaster works № 1794 entering traffic in September 1934. Renumbered 39 in July 1946 and became 60039 under BR in July 1948. A double chimney was fitted in July 1959 and trough deflectors in June 1961. A long-time King’s Cross engine withdrawn from there in March 1963 and cut up at Doncaster. The running numbers “2504” and “39” are clearly stamped into the undersides of the mounting brackets. One of only nine of the class to feature “Gill Sans” lettering. Cast brass 57” x 6” restored to VGC, lettering and edging lightly polished only. The horse “Sandwich” was owned by Lord Rosebery and won the 1931 St Leger. | £8000 |
| LOTS 201-208: SHIPPING ITEMS | |
| 201 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate HOT CHOCOLATE POT by Elkington with incised house flag star on side. 3¾” diameter base, 5” high. VGC. | £300 |
| 202 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate BON-BON DISH manufactured by Elkington. Octagonal shaped 4⅞” x 4⅞”, 1⅜” high with cut out shapes in each side. The white star symbol within a garter and crown atop and the legend “RMS Adriatic” are embossed in blue and white enamel on the inside bottom. In VGC and thought to be rare. | £160 |
| 203 | WHITE STAR LINE small oval silverplate SOUP TUREEN manufactured by Elkington. 6⅝” x 5” with two lifting handles at sides. The company flag is incised on the side and the name is repeated in full on the base. Used with a few minor dents, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 204 | WHITE STAR LINE unplated nickel SUGAR BOWL manufactured by Walker & Hall. 4¾” diameter base, 3⅝” high, with two carrying handles, the company flag incised on the side. Good, used condition. | N/S |
| 205 | WHITE STAR LINE silverplate MILK JUG manufactured by Elkington. 3½” diameter base, 5” tall to top of pouring spout. The “White Star Line” flag is clearly incised into the side. Used, but good condition. | N/S |
| 206 | CUNARD WHITE STAR large oval silverplate FRUIT BOWL with carrying handle manufactured by Elkington. 14¾” x 9¾” at the rim, stands 14” high to top of carrying handle. The “Cunard White Star” logo is incised twice into the rim and is repeated on the base. A fine item in good condition, a little wear inside the bowl only. | N/S |
| 207 | THE PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY white china VOMIT BOWL manufactured by Mintons. 7¾” diameter base 4½” high with two handles. The flag with the company name in full in scroll are glazed into the side and inside. Appears to be unused and VGC. | £260 |
| 208 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY metal sea-going type DOCUMENT BOX: “GER STEAMSHIPS SS DRESDEN SHIPS DOCUMENTS.” Stamped “GER” in lid and base. Black with painted white lettering, 13” x 11” x 1⅝” with a hinged lifting lid in good condition. The vessel was built by Earles of Hull in March 1897 and entered service on the Harwich – Hook of Holland and Antwerp services. In October 1913 the German engineer Dr Rudolf Diesel sailed from the Hook of Holland on the night boat, but disappeared and was never seen again. It was never proved, but it was thought that the doctor may have been murdered by opponents of his work on the diesel engine. In October 1915 the vessel was renamed “Louvain” and was sunk in January 1918 in war service in the eastern Mediterranean. This document box is the only known surviving artefact from this vessel. | £300 |
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| 209 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY SHIPPING. An enamel brooch-type LAPEL BADGE with the legend “LNER Boat Badge” around the outside in dark blue and “6C” in blue on white at the centre. Manufactured by the Birmingham Medal Co. 1¼” diameter. This is a rare example of an LNER lifeboat badge and refers to the station 6C (presumably station “6” on “C” deck) and was from the vessel “SS Vienna.” This LNER vessel was built by John Brown Shipyards and first sailed from Parkeston Quay to the Hook of Holland on 8th July 1929 and remained on that route until requisitioned for war service. It was sent to Southampton in December 1939 to act as a troop carrier and it was used for the liberation of personnel from Europe in 1940. In 1946 the vessel became a troop ship for the British Army on the Rhine. In was broken up at Ghent in Belgium in September 1960. VGC. | £80 |
| 210 | MANCHESTER & LEEDS RAILWAY LUGGAGE GUARDS BADGE. Dating from the period 1841-1847, in gold and black enamel around the railways coat of arms, on a convex arched metal badge, pierced for sewing on to a uniform. In a maple framed case, 9½” x 8” and in VGC. Originally from the McAlpine collection. | £520 |
| 211 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL ARMBAND: “FLAG-MAN” in red on white with red margin line. Oval, 4” x 3” with two small touched-in repairs at the edge. Complete with the original leather strap with fixing buckle. Much rarer than the more common “Look-Out” armband. VGC. | N/S |
| 212 | GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY 2” diameter silvered metal MEDALLION with relief of George Stephenson’s “Planet” type loco by I W Ingram on the face with the company title and the term “Conductor” around the edge. The back is engraved “F J Oliver 1845.” One of the pioneer railways which opened between Birmingham and Warrington in July 1837. The company amalgamated with the London & Birmingham and Manchester & Birmingham railways in July 1846 to form the London & North Western Railway. Good used condition. | £340 |
| 213 | SCALE MODEL OF DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE D5900 “BABY DELTIC.” A 1/24th highly detailed scale model in brass of the locomotive, all parts shown. 26” long and stands on a short section of to scale track along which it can be moved. We think it was constructed by the apprentices at the English Electric Vulcan Works, such is the accuracy of the model. Finished in the original livery of green with cream skirt and red buffer beams. The prototype was a BR Bo-Bo 1,100HP diesel electric of type 2 built by English Electric works № 2377/Vulcan D417 in 1958, entering service at Hornsey in May 1959. To store at Stratford in April 1963 and then to English Electric for refurbishment in July 1963. Withdrawn in December 1968 from Finsbury Park and cut up by George Cohen at Kettering in September 1969. The loco had completed only 246,430 miles when it was withdrawn, about a tenth of the mileage achieved by its larger and more powerful counterparts! | £1000 |
| 214 | MODEL OF LMSR LOCO 6220 “CORONATION” an “S” scale model in cast brass as presented to senior officers of the LMS after the Coronation tour of the USA and visit to the 1939 World Fair in Chicago. The loco was an LMS 4-6-2 class 7P later 8P “Princess Coronation” class loco built at Crewe in June 1937 to Order E402 Lot 138. Streamlined in blue and silver livery. Streamlining removed in 1946. Became BR 46220 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn in April 1963 from Carlisle Upperby. The model is painted in LMS maroon with gold stripes and stands on a wooden plinth. The swap between 6220 and 6229 for the tour of the USA is well documented. Model 14” long standing on a wooden plinth 17” x 3” in VGC. | £900 |
| 215 | DIE-CAST MODEL OF GWR LOCOMOTIVE 6000 “KING GEORGE V” showing the loco in original livery and notably without the bell presented in the USA. Showing a little wear and tear one or two items have been lost, notably one of the front buffers. | £260 |
| 216 | DIE-CAST MODEL OF GWR LOCOMOTIVE 111 “THE GREAT BEAR” showing the loco in original livery, but showing a little wear and tear. This loco was the only GWR loco to be built as a 4-6-2 Pacific loco, but was later rebuilt into a “Castle” class locomotive and named “VISCOUNT CHURCHILL.” | £260 |
| 217 | MODEL OF THE “ADVANCED PASSENGER TRAIN” produced by BR to publicise the introduction of the train to service. The nearest it got to entering service however was a series of press and staff runs between Euston and Stafford in 1981 which resulted in the cancellation of any further work on the project. One set is preserved at the Crewe Heritage Centre. This model is of three cars: power car, trailer and driving trailer. 48” long x 3” high above rail level. VGC. | £250 |
| 218 | LNER ENAMEL SIGN: “BELL CODE” with list of codes for: Emergency Stop – 1 Long; Take Brake Off – 2 Short; Open Regulator on Engine – 3 Long; Set Back – 2 Long; etc. Used on Auto Trailer Trains to communicate instructions from the front driving compartment to the engine at the rear. In yellow with black lettering. Minor repaired damage around the four corner screwholes, VGC otherwise. This example is thought to have originated from the workman’s trains into Annesley. Rare. | £50 |
| 219 | SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY guard’s POCKET WATCH manufactured by Waltham. The initials “SE&CR” with the number “1090” are clearly engraved (and probably recently re-engraved) on the back. The number is repeated but the initials “SR” are also engraved in the inside flap. The serial Waltham serial number “2127605” is engraved on the movement. This indicates a manufacturing date of 1883-1884. The watch was either in store for a long time before use, or had been engraved earlier with different initials, then re-engraved when the SE&CR was formed in August 1899. Appears to have been over-wound, good otherwise. | £400 |
| 220 | TOTEM: WETHERBY BR(NE) half flanged tangerine in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of minor edge chips and edge rusting only. Black edged lettering. From an ex-NER station on the line from Cross Gates, junction for Harrogate and Church Fenton, opened in August 1847, closed January 1964. A very rare totem having been seen at auction only once previously. Absolutely superb! | £2600 |
| 221 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 48318 as carried by the LMS 2-8-0 8F class loco № 8318 built at Crewe in 1944 Lot 159. Renumbered 48318 at Nationalisation. A long-time Edge Hill engine, followed by a short spell at Carlisle Kingmoor, ending up at Newton Heath from where withdrawn in October 1966. Repainted front and back. A very neat BR weld between the “8” and “3” evident from the back, hardly noticeable from the front. | £200 |
| 222 | CAST-IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “Stratford-Upon-Avon & Midland Junction Railway – Beware of Trains – Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted – By Order” (RAG Ref: TPSM202). Octagonal in shape, 21½” x 14½” in ex-lineside condition. The company was an amalgamation of 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. See also lot 397. | £145 |
| 223 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK GORTON Ltd Manchester 1965 Serial No 8038 Power Equipment by Associated Electrical Industries Ltd and Sulzer” as carried by BR Bo-Bo 1250HP type 2 loco D7528 which entered service in February 1965 in the Nottinghamshire Division. Renumbered 25178 in March 1974 class 25/2. Withdrawn in April 1985 from Crewe Diesel Depot following store at Kingmoor, Crewe, Toton and Leicester before eventual movement to Vic Berry who cut it up in March 1989. Rectangular, 13⅛” x 6⅝” the front repainted in green and gold, the back ex-loco with plenty of green paint evident. | £220 |
| 224 | BR(W) CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD with “Rochdale” on one side “Blackpool North” on the other. From one of the many 1950s/60s holiday excursions from the mills for a day at the seaside. Wood with metal ends, 32” x 3¼” painted in maroon with yellow lettering with a little wear and tear only. | £160 |
| 225 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “LOCH EIL” as carried by the BR Co-Co 1,750HP diesel electric type 3 loco D6727 built by English Electric works № 2890, Vulcan D606 and entered service at Stratford in September 1961. Renumbered 37027 class 37/0 in February 1974. Named “LOCH EIL” by Sir Donald Cameron, Lord Lieutenant of Inverness-shire at Glasgow Queen Street on 6th October 1981. Nameplates removed around February 1987. Renumbered 37519 class 37/5 in August 1987. After long periods in store from May 1992 and short periods of reinstatement, the loco was finally cut up by Booth of Rotherham in March 2008. Cast aluminium 33” x 9¾” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £4200 |
| 226 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ALDINGTON, KENT by Donald Maxwell from the Southern Railway original series (1936). Very rare – only twice previously at auction. In the valley of the infant East Stour river to the north lie the modern routeways of the A20, M20, the 19th Century railway and the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. The church of St Martins is sited somewhat south-east of the village centre. The composition looks due north over the church. In an original type glazed wooden frame and titled mount. Very good condition with very minor marks on the mount only. | £60 |
| 227 | SHEDPLATE: 23C SOUTHPORT (1935 – June 1950) LANCASTER GREEN AYRE (June 1950 – October 1951). An ex-L&YR shed Southport was allocated 30 locos in 1950 when it lost this code to become 27C. Lancaster Green Ayre, ex-Midland shed, with its 40 locos, only had this code for a short while, changing to 11E in 1951. In fact Lancaster had no fewer than SIX different codes during its life! Repainted front and back. A scarce example. | N/S |
| 228 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “RUSTON & HORNSBY Ltd Lincoln England Made in England Size 165 Class DH № 437362.” As carried by the Purfleet Deep Wharf & Storage Co Ltd 0-4-0 165HP diesel hydraulic loco “PURFLEET № 1” ex-works in February 1960. The loco was out of use by mid-1992 and was last heard of in a Brentwood auction in June 1993, sadly no further information to hand. Engraved oval, 5⅝” x 3¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £50 |
| 229 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “BOOKING OFFICE” in Pre-Grouping style with raised border. 24” x 3½” in VGC, the front repainted brown with cream lettering and edging. The back has also been painted. | £110 |
| 230 | TOTEM: NEWSTEAD BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with good colour and shine, one or two minor face chips and a little edge chipping and rusting only. Four face drilled holes (by BR) present to facilitate wall fitting. An ex-GNR station between Hucknall and Sutton-in-Ashfield opened in October 1882, renamed Newstead & Annesley in 1891, closed March 1963. | £720 |
| 231 | BRASS TRACTION ENGINE WHISTLE of the hooter type. 2” diameter barrel, 15½” tall standing on a brass plinth for display purposes. VGC, lightly polished only. | £75 |
| 232 | GREAT NORTHERN PICCADILLY & BROMPTON RAILWAY ENAMEL POSTER BOARD HEADING: “PICCADILLY TUBE” in white with black lettering. 51½ x 5⅝” in good condition with edge chips and a little rusting only – remarkable considering its age. Very rare as the company enjoyed only a brief independent existence, becoming part of the London Electric Railway in 1910. | £400 |
| 233 | COMBINED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE AND CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “BECKTON WORKS No. 30 1902” as carried by the Gas Light & Coal Co Ltd, Beckton Gas Works, later North Thames Gas Board, Beckton Works, In May 1949, outside cylinder 0-4-0T № 30. Withdrawn in 1959 and cut up on site by George Cohen Sons & Co in May 1960. The works built only two locomotives No. 30 and No. 31. Six sided with scalloped and curved corners, 19” x 9½” overall. Ex-loco condition front and back. An attractive and extremely rare plate. | £620 |
| 234 | LNER silverplate CAKE STAND manufactured by Gladwins “Embassy.” 4⅜” diameter at base, the tray 9” diameter atop the central stand. The initials “LNER” are clearly incised at the centre of the tray. VGC. | £220 |
| 235 | LNER D/R POSTER: NORFOLK BROADS – EELS (Frank Henry Mason (1876-1965): poster issued in the mid 1930s). One of a series of posters issued by the LNER to highlight the fishing industry along the east coast. The slogan “Its quicker by Rail” was first used in 1933, so dating the poster from that year onwards. Rolled, mounted on canvas and in excellent condition. | £180 |
| 236 | SNCF D/R POSTER: THE FRENCH ALPS (Artist Capon). Colourful artwork dated 1956 showing the beauty of the Alps in the Grenoble region. Poster is rolled and in excellent condition. | £75 |
| 237 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (S) D/R POSTER: SS MAID OF ORLEANS (Artist: Charles David Cobb (born 1921-): poster issued in 1950). View showing the new ship used for cross-channel routes to France. A copy of this poster is in the National collection. Lovely artwork. Folded, one or two small edge tears, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 238 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: CONWAY VALLEY (Frank Henry Wootton (1914-1998) Poster issued in 1955). Aerial view of the beautiful Conway Valley Near Llanrwst with a new DMU in the foreground. Ref: LM14356. Rolled, VGC. | £150 |
| 239 | BELFAST SS CO D/R POSTER: LIVERPOOL – BELFAST NIGHT PASSENGER SERVICE (Artist: Harry Hudson Rodmell (1896-1984): poster issued in 1960s). This is one of a series of posters produced by Rodmell in the 1930s and later reused for Irish Sea boat services. This image has not been recorded before. Folded, VGC. | £200 |
| 240 | TOTEM: WELSHPOOL BR(W) half flanged chocolate and cream in VGC condition with deep colour and shine, professionally repaired face chip and repainted edge rusting only. An ex-Cambrian Railways station on the Shrewsbury – Aberystwyth line opened in August 1860, replaced by a new station in May 1992. A totem seldom seen at auction in such good order. | £620 |
| 241 | CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE SIGNAL POST FINIAL of the larger ball type for fitting to a wooden post. 8” x 8” at the base and stands 31” high restored to VGC in black. | £75 |
| 242 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: FOUNTAINHALL. 40” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NBR “Waverley Route” station opened in August 1848, closed January 1969. In VGC, the face repainted in white lettering on a light blue background, the back original. The right hand end, from the screw hole has been skillfully replaced in fibre-glass. | £800 |
| 243 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 63449 Armstrong Whitworth 1920” (the number 63449 is on a brass strip) as carried by the NER 0-8-0 T2 class loco № 2292 built by Armstrong Whitworth works № 40 in October 1920. The LNER retained the number 2292 class Q6 but then renumbered it 3449 in October 1946. Became BR 63449 in August 1948. Withdrawn in July 1963 from Neville Hill and cut up at Darlington. The original number “3449” has been ground off. The worksplate is accompanied by the shedplate 55H (Leeds Neville Hill) and gauge glass which are said to have been removed from the same loco. Repainted front to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. (3) | £230 |
| 244 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: E.566 5E from the 3ft 6in gauge Bo-Bo 3000 volt electric 2000HP locomotive of class 5E. Built by Vulcan Foundry [E239] /English Electric [2574] in 1958. Oval, 24” x 14½” in ex-loco condition. | £75 |
| 245 | BRASS REGIMENTAL CREST as carried by the LMS 4-6-0 class 6 later 6P “Royal Scot” class loco № 6113 named “CAMERONIAN” built by North British Loco Queens Park works № 23608 and entered service in September 1927. Named in March 1928. Became 46113 at Nationalisation. A double chimney and 2A boiler fitted in December 1950. A long time Holbeck engine, spending short spells at Mirfield and Low Moor before withdrawal in December 1962 from Holbeck. Stored at Neville Hill from January – May 1963 and cut up at Crewe works. The badge comprises a five-pointed star surrounded by scotch thistles, bugle and cross below. Unfortunately, one of the thistle leaves and a piece of the garter have become detached and lost. We think this crest was the original LMS casting in white metal which were attached to a steel plate above the nameplate. Due to the weaknesses of this design, they were later replaced by the LMS/BR(M) with one-piece castings in brass. Approx 11” x 10”. A rare item kept in unrestored condition. | £850 |
| 246 | CARRIAGE PRINT: HINCHINGBROOKE HUNTINGDONSHIRE by Edward Walker from the LNER post war series 1945-47. A scarce view of the Elizabethan style house and its gardens. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in good condition. | N/S |
| 247 | SHEDPLATE: 40A LINCOLN (1949 – January 1964). This ex-GNR shed was the largest of three sheds in the city. The 1950 allocation was a substantial 64 locos, and by 1959 it had three B1 named locos in its total of 51 locos. The shed closed in 1964, but the DMU and shunter allocation continued carrying the code, although they were maintained at the former GCR shed. This closed in October 1987. The number “61009” has been chalked on the back of the plate. This LNER B1 class 4-6-0 was numbered 8310 when built at Darlington works № 1934 in June 1944 and named “HARTEBEESTE” renumbered 1009 in March 1946 and 61009 by BR in April 1948. Allocated to Lincoln from November 1957 until withdrawn in September 1962 and cut up by Cox & Danks at Wadsley Bridge. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £100 |
| 248 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGE PLATE: “292 M&GN.” Oval,14¾” x 9¾” in totally ex-lineside condition front and back and still attached to part of the original wooden post. Recovered from a road bridge between Brinton and Stody on the Melton West Junction – Cromer line which was closed to passengers on 6th April 1964. | £50 |
| 249 | LNER three-aspect HANDLAMP one body side bearing a large brass plate (GNR style) “London & North Eastern Railway Holme St., Grimsby one side, the initials “LNER” embossed on the other. There is a small label on the reducing cone “Kerosene.” The innards comprise an unmarked vessel and reflector with a BR burner. Bevel-edged front lens with brass rim and brass lens reducing cone. All glasses present and intact. Good condition. From a location in the Grimsby Docks complex in North Lincolnshire. | £180 |
| 250 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “EARLHAM HALL” as carried by the LNER 4-6-0 B17/3 “Sandringham” class loco № 2844 built at Darlington in May 1935. Renumbered 1644 in December 1946 and rebuilt to class B2 in March 1949 when it became BR 61644. Withdrawn in November 1959 from Cambridge and cut up at Stratford The lugs have been cut off at the back (whilst in service) hence this is now a flat plate. Cast brass, 48¼” x 6½” the front repainted a long time ago, lettering lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. The hall is owned by Norwich City council and is part of the University of East Anglia complex. | £5500 |
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| 251 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY hinged noseband brass “NSR Co Makers Stoke.” Not listed in Hawthorne but similar to illustration 47 for the L&YR. VGC and very rare. | £600 |
| 252 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY large rosette lettered “GER” in thick black letters (H30). Possibly the largest used by any of the pre-Grouping companies, 2¾” diameter. Good condition. | £45 |
| 253 | GREAT WESTERN & MIDLAND RAILWAYS harness shield lettered “GW&MR” (not shown in Hawthorne) in VGC. Rare. | £300 |
| 254 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY horizontal oval harness brass lettered “GCR” similar to H29 but with the “upright” lettering noted. Back fittings removed VGC otherwise. | £50 |
| 255 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY conical centre rosette (H42) with hole at centre through which the carters would thread decorative ribbons. A little damage to the outer margin, good otherwise. | £45 |
| 256 | GREAT NORTHERN & LONDON & NORTH WESTERN JOINT RAILWAYS horizontal rectangular saddle brass lettered “GN & LNW Jt” on three lines (not shown in Hawthorne). Back fittings removed VGC otherwise. | £280 |
| 257 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY brass rosette lettered “M&GN” (similar to H65 but lettering smaller and less bold). VGC. | £65 |
| 258 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY horizontal oval harness brass with company title on two lines (H58). Back fittings removed VGC otherwise. | £80 |
| 259 | GREAT WESTERN & LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYS harness shield lettered “GW & LNE Rlys” on three lines (H127). VGC. | £420 |
| 260 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY large and small harness shields lettered “SR” in script (both H107). Both have had back fittings removed, VGC otherwise. (2) | £60 |
| 261 | CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE brass rosette with the initials “CLC” engraved in script (not shown in Hawthorne, but H25 shows the lettering used). Good condition. | £240 |
| 262 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY brass “onion” face piece lettered “M&GN” (not listed in Hawthorne, but similar to the GNR type H34). See also lot 265 below. VGC. | £400 |
| 263 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY blinker brass shield for light van lettered “L&NWR” (in script) (H54). Back fittings removed VGC otherwise. | £45 |
| 264 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY & GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYS brass rosette lettered “L&NW & GWR” on three lines (H124). VGC. | £260 |
| 265 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY brass “onion” face piece lettered “GNR” (H34). See also lot 262 above. VGC. | £110 |
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| 266 | CARRIAGE PRINT: HIGH FORCE, TEESDALE by E W Haslehurst from the LNER pre-war series issued around 1937. A very rare print not seen at auction for many years. The scene is actually Low Force – an error made by the LNER Publicity Department. The print has seen use in a Southern Railway carriage and has been shortened. There is also a little water staining. Nevertheless, a chance to obtain a rare print. Housed in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £50 |
| 267 | SHEDPLATE: 51G HAVERTON HILL (1949 – June 1959). This ex-NER shed hosted four B1 Antelopes in its small allocation of just 21 locos at closure in 1959. Repainted front, the back ex-loco condition. A scarce example, not often seen at auction. | £200 |
| 268 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Sandy – Blunham 8” engraved onto a brass sheath at one end. From the ex-LNWR Bedford – Cambridge line closed in 1968. 23¾” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Good, ex-section condition. | £260 |
| 269 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER” on two lines. 14¾” x 4¾” with rounded ends. Repainted front in light blue with white lettering, the back in the original blue paint. | £120 |
| 270 | TOTEM: HOUSTON & CROSSLEE BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in good condition with reasonable colour, but lacking shine. A chip affecting the “&” and a little edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-G&SWR station between Paisley and Greenock opened as Windyhill in April 1871, renamed Crosslee a month later, further renaming took place in 1874 and 1926, closed January 1983. A very rare totem, never seen at auction previously. | £320 |
| 271 | WEST GERMAN RAILWAYS (DB) SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 64 362 from a 2-6-2T of a 1926 standard design built in 1928 to 1940 totalling 520 by virtually all German builders. A total of 280 including this one were taken into West German stock after WW2. Cast aluminium 23½” x 7¾” in ex-loco condition with damage to the corner bolt holes when removed from the engine. | £105 |
| 272 | ENAMEL POSTERBOARD HEADING: “CARTER PATERSON’S Express Service for London District.” A subsidiary of the GWR, the company offered an overnight road and rail collection and delivery service from the provinces to the capital. 20” x 4½” in green with orange edging, the lettering in white with black shading. A few face chips, one major, good condition otherwise and thought to be rare. | £110 |
| 273 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 9219 Cowlairs Works 1924” as carried by the NBR 0-6-0 A class loco № 99 which entered traffic in February 1924. Renumbered LNER 9099 class N15/1 in March 1926 and 9219 in March 1946. Became BR 69219 in May 1948. Withdrawn December 1961. Unpainted front, the back cleaned. | £140 |
| 274 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY cast brass LOCO CLASSIFICATION PLATE as fitted to the cabside of a “J36” class loco. 3⅜ “ x 3⅜” with the letter “C” embossed at centre and two fixing holes. VGC the letter and edging lightly polished only. | £75 |
| 275 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BRITISH STEEL LLANWERN” (on two lines) as carried by BR Co-Co 1,750HP diesel electric type 3 loco D6848 built by English Electric works № 3323, Vulcan D822 and entered service in June 1963 at Cardiff Canton. Renumbered 37148 class 37/0 in April 1974. Renumbered 37902 and reclassified class 37/9 in October 1986. Named “BRITISH STEEL LLANWERN” in June 1991. The nameplates were removed in September 1992 and loco put into store at Cardiff. The name was transferred to BR Co-Co 3,250HP diesel electric class 56/0 loco 56054 built at Doncaster 1978 to Lot 1508 in May 1993 at Canton without ceremony. Loco to store at Immingham in May 2002, reinstated then to tactical reserve and finally store. Nameplates removed by June 2004. The loco is currently in store at Ferrybridge. Cast aluminium 52” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition front and back. The EWS Certificate of Authenticity accompanies. | £1500 |
| 276 | CARRIAGE PRINT: MAP OF EUSTON BROAD STREET WATFORD AND RICHMOND LINES showing the electrified lines in the early 1950s. The line to Rickmansworth Church Street is also shown (this closed March 1952) and obviously an early BR issue as the LMS ERO reference is shown in the bottom left hand corner. Housed in an original style glazed wooden frame, the map has a few minor marks, but is in good condition nonetheless. | £720 |
| 277 | SHEDPLATE: 82B ST PHILLIPS MARSH (1950 – June 1964). This ex-GWR shed in Bristol had a substantial allocation of over 140 locos in the 1950s, including a large number of “Halls” and “Granges.” Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £190 |
| 278 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “WELLINGTON № 2 - DONNINGTON” the engraved lettering picked out in red. No Signal Key Token working and the Wellington № 2 to Donnington token section came into existence in July 1971. Token working was still in use April 1980 but had been replaced by “One Engine In Steam” working by the time the line was taken out of use on 31st May 1994. Good ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 279 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “BOOKING OFFICE” on two lines, 18” x 5” in royal blue with white lettering, good colour and reasonable shine. Quite a number of edge chips, one affecting text, some touching-in evident and a small piece of corner lost. Good condition overall though. | £45 |
| 280 | TOTEM: BINGHAM ROAD BR(S) fully flanged green in good condition with deep colour, but a little lacking in shine, a little chipping and rusting to the black flange only. An ex-Woodside & South Croydon (LB&SCR & SE&CR Joint) line station opened in September 1906, closed May 1983. | £300 |
| 281 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 1404 as carried by the GWR 0-4-2T “Collett 0-4-2T” class built at Swindon in September 1932 to Lot 279 as № 4804. Renumbered 1404 in October 1946. Withdrawn in February 1956 from Gloucester, one of the first of the class to be withdrawn. The plate saw further use on loco 5228 which appears to have been painted officially on the back. This loco a GWR 2-8-0T 4200 class loco built at Swindon in June 1924 to Lot 225. Withdrawn from Cardiff Canton and cut up by John Cashmore. You get two for the price of one in this lot! Ex-loco condition both sides. | £550 |
| 282 | SR CAST IRON NOTICE: “SOUTHERN RAILWAY – To Drivers and Owners of Locomotives or Other Persons in Charge of Same …. (plus eight lines of text).” 32½” x 19½” restored to VGC, the front in red with white lettering, the back in green. | £50 |
| 283 | BRASS TRACTION ENGINE MOTIF: “CLAYTON” (in script). The 'Clayton' script was used by Clayton & Shuttleworth and, so far as we are aware was used on the chimney of steam wagons and tractors. Based in Lincoln, Clayton & Shuttleworth were a very old company with origins going back to the eighteenth century. They started producing portable engines in the 1850s but the engines using this plate date from the period from about 1905 to 1915. Mounted on a wooden backboard for display 12” x 11” in good condition. | £140 |
| 284 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 8471 as carried by the (GWR) 0-6-0PT 9400 class loco built by Yorkshire Engine Co in May 1951 works № 2468 to Lot 385. A long-time Cardiff East Dock engine, followed by a couple of years at Gloucester before withdrawal in June 1965 from Bristol Barrow Road and cut up by T.W. Ward, Briton Ferry in the October. Restored front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £480 |
| 285 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: SOUTHPORT (Anon: issued 1950s). An example of classic poster art in true early 1950s style. The heyday of Southport was around this time before package holidays to the sun had really caught on. Ref: LM27462. This image was one of many issued by Dalkeith as a postcard. Folded, with a couple of small holes and a tape mark, good otherwise. | £110 |
| 286 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (M) D/R POSTER: BEHIND THE SCENES – DERBY ST MARYS GOODS DEPOT (Joseph Pike: poster issued 1951). Pike produced a number of these for the LMR showing the working of the infrastructure the public did not see. Lovely detailed artwork. Ref: LM5251. Folded, a little creasing, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 287 | SNCF D/R POSTER: VAL DE LOIRE (Artist: Troy: issued July 1946). Lovely simple image of the picturesque Loire valley in Central France. Rolled, one or two small creases at top and bottom,, good otherwise. | £75 |
| 288 | IOMSP CO D/R POSTER: ISLE OF MAN FOR HOLIDAYS (Artist Nicolson: poster issued November 1963). Lovely maritime artwork to advertise the service from Liverpool. The ship painting was produced as a stock poster for use as several images. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 289 | BR(E) D/R POSTER: GT YARMOUTH AND GORLESTON-ON-SEA (Artist Unknown: poster issued in 1951). Typical poster from the early days of British Railways promoting the popular East Coast resort. Carries reference PP 7057. Rolled, one or two minor edge tears, good otherwise. | £240 |
| 290 | TOTEM: TUTBURY BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with good colour and shine,, a couple of edge chips and edge rusting only. An ex-NSR station between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent opened in September 1848, closed November 1966, since reopened as Tutbury & Hatton in April 1989. A scarce totem rarely seen at auction, the last time in 2001. | N/S |
| 291 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 46223 as carried by the LMSR 4-6-2 “Princess Coronation” class loco № 6223 “PRINCESS ALICE” built at Crewe in July 1937 with single chimney, streamlined in blue and silver livery. Double chimney fitted in 1941 and the streamlining was removed in 1946. Became 46223 at Nationalisation. Worked all the famous West Coast Expresses as a long-time Polmadie engine withdrawn from there in October 1963 and cut up at Crewe Works. Repainted front a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. A fine example. | £4500 |
| 292 | BR(M) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS (in totem) STONEBRIDGE PARK STATION” in maroon with good colour and shine, white lettering and left pointing two-flight arrow. An ex-LNWR station on the Euston – Watford local line opened in June 1912. Fully flanged, 25” x 13” in good condition, a couple of minor edge chips only. | £240 |
| 293 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY Sons & Co Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock № 1268 1912” as carried by the Easton Gibb & Sons Contractors outside cylinder 0-6-0ST loco used on the Royal Naval base at Rosyth until c.1920. Transferred to Stewarts & Lloyds, Clydesdale Steel & Tube Works, Mossend and named “CLYDESDALE № 13.” Again transferred to Stewarts & Lloyds, Corby in August 1934 where the name was removed and loco became № 7. Scrapped in 1968. Oval, 16¾” x 11⅞” front repainted a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £520 |
| 294 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “MANTON - CORBY” the engraved lettering picked out in black. This ex-MR token section came into existence in March 1996 when the line between Corby North and Manton Junction signal boxes was singled – Corby North signal box was closed in August 1998. Good ex-section condition with blue paint. | £120 |
| 295 | LMS HAWKSEYE TARGET SIGN: PREES. From a station on the ex-LNWR Whitchurch – Shrewsbury line opened in September 1858 and still open today. Cast aluminium, 48” x 18” in good condition finished in maroon with white lettering and border. | £250 |
| 296 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BRIG O’ BALGOWNIE NEAR ABERDEEN by Edward Lawson from the Scottish Region series 1956-57. A view of the bridge with its unusually shaped arch. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £85 |
| 297 | SHEDPLATE: 1G WOODFORD HALSE (September 1963 – June 1965). This former GCR, LNER and BR(ER) shed was transferred to the LMR in February 1958, becoming 2F. As 1G it looked after 18 locos. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £100 |
| 298 | BRASS CARRIAGE BUILDERS PLATE: “G.N. OF S. RY. Builders Aberdeen” as removed from a carriage body next to the line in Coatbridge some years ago, although actual identity of the vehicle is unknown. Oval, 6” x 4” cleaned, but obviously original. We sold the other plate removed from this vehicle in June 2007, so this is the last chance to obtain a plate of this pattern. | £160 |
| 299 | GWR HOTELS three-bowl silverplate NIBBLES HOLDER manufactured by Elkington. Three bowls 4¾” diameter attached to a central pole with ring holder at top. Overall measurements are 10½” x 10” and 9” high. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in garter below it are clearly incised on the plate joining the three bowls together. VGC. | N/S |
| 300 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL S.N. CO. – MERCHANT NAVY CLASS” as carried by the SR 4-6-2 Pacific “Merchant Navy” class loco № 21C6 built at Eastleigh in December 1941 to Order HO 1068. Renumbered 35006 by BR in December 1948 and rebuilt at Eastleigh in October 1959. A long-time Salisbury engine withdrawn from there in August 1964 and sent to Woodhams, Barry Docks for scrapping in December the same year. Eventually purchased by the 35006 P&O Loco Society for preservation and the loco was the 143rd to leave Barry. It arrived at the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway at Toddington in March 1983. The central enamelled roundel carries the company flag, rising sun and the Latin quotation “Quis Nos Separabit” in garter against a green background. The makers name “Mead McLean London” is present on the VGC back. One or two minor chips in the enamel have been skillfully repaired and paint matched, to make this one of the best Merchant Navy class plates to come on the market. Overall dimensions are: 73½” length x 30” diameter target. The front has been restored to VGC, brasswork lightly polished only, the back is in superb ex-loco condition. The smokebox number plate “35006” is also available (see lot 301). | £28500 |
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| 301 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 35006 (with curly “6”) as carried by the SR “Merchant Navy” class 4-6-2 Pacific loco “PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL S.N. CO.” (see lot 300 above). Repainted front and back, the embossed BR(S) triangle clearly visible on the back. | £3100 |
| 302 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: BANCHORY. 28” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-GNSR Deeside Branch station opened in 1902 having replaced two earlier structures dating back to September 1853, closed February 1966. In original condition in light blue with faded white lettering. This station is not listed in “LNER Seatbacks” (RAG Handbook 2). | £400 |
| 303 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “HAWKER SIDDELEY BRUSH Traction Locomotive № 918 1991” as carried by BR Co-Co 3100HP class 60 loco 60016 “LANGDALE PIKES” which entered service in February 1993. The loco was actually used for crew training at Bedford and Wigan before being taken into stock. The original nameplates were removed in July 1997 and the loco renamed “RAIL MAGAZINE” at Cardiff Canton in April 2000. It was renumbered 60500 in November 2004 to commemorate 500 issues of the magazine. Transferred to store at Margam in 2005, reinstated and currently stored out of service at Toton. The number “60016” and name are written on the back. Rectangular 9¾” x 5⅝”, in ex-loco condition front and back. | £240 |
| 304 | LNER GER pattern sliding knob HANDLAMP bearing a large brass label GNR style “London & North Eastern Railway Felstead 2” on one side of the body. The word “Kerosene” has been stamped into the reducing cone. Pie-crust style chimney top and no back handle. Innards comprise BR-E burner, unmarked reservoir and reflector, all glasses present and intact. Bevel edged front lens with brass rim and brass lens reducing cone. Ex-station condition with a fair amount of rust. Felstead (incorrectly spelt by both GER and LNER) located between Dunmow and Braintree in rural Essex lost its passenger service in 1952 but retained freight work to the nearby Sugar Beet factory until the late 1960s. | £170 |
| 305 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: BOTHWELL. From an ex-Caledonian Railway location on the line from Uddingston - Hamilton. Bothwell Junction closed on 19th June 1960. 59” x 9½” in ex-box condition, a piece of the letter “W” missing. | £120 |
| 306 | BRASS single line KEY TOKEN: “HARWORTH COL. – FIRBECK 24” with section name engraved. From the South Yorkshire Joint Line. The Firbeck Junction "B" to Harworth Colliery token section ceased to exist in August 1983 when Firbeck Junction "B" signal box was closed and the line was converted to one train working. Very good ex-section condition. | £95 |
| 307 | SHEDPLATE: 65D DAWSHOLM (1949 – October 1964). This ex-Caledonian Railway shed had a 1950s allocation of 50 locos, as well as custodianship of the four ScR pre-grouping preserved engines, which it passed on to 65C Parkhead on closure. Repainted front, ex-loco back. | N/S |
| 308 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “FRIED KRUPP A-G Lokomotiv-U Wagenbau Essen Germany F Nr 1063 1928” from the South African Railways 3 ft 6 in gauge 2-6-2+2-6-2 Garratt loco numbered 2620 of class GCA. Branch line design. Oval 8¼” x 5¼” ex-loco condition front, the back cleaned. | £270 |
| 309 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY 8” dial single fusee OFFICE CLOCK the dial painted “L&NWR Joyce & Co.” at the top and “Whitchurch” below the winding hole. There is a small door at one side and another at the base. We have not been able to trace the origin location of the clock as there is no longer a plated number present. In full working order, original condition and complete with pendulum, but no winder. | £800 |
| 310 | TOTEM: MIRFIELD BR(NE) half flanged tangerine in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of well matched touched-in chips and attention to edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR station between Wakefield and Sowerby Bridge opened in April 1845, resited in March 1866, still open today. | £1900 |
| 311 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE from an unidentified loco. 11” high with a 2½” diameter bowl, but without operating lever. The inlet casting at the base is embossed “YM3” on one side and stamped “LNW” on the other, although this was a BR produced example for an ex-LNWR engine. VGC and lightly polished only. | £100 |
| 312 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON HOUSE NUMBERPLATE: “L&NWR 1181.” Oval, 10” x 7¾” in VGC, repainted front, the back original. | £380 |
| 313 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS Ltd № 1933 Bristol 1937” as carried by the Gas Light & Coal Co Ltd, Beckton Gas Works, later North Thames Gas Board, Beckton Works, in May 1949, outside cylinder 0-4-0ST № 6, Peckett type W6 Special. Scrapped on site by George Cohen Sons & Co in May 1960. Oval, 15½” x 8½” in ex-loco condition front and back, the letters and numbers were in-filled in red at one time but most of this has long since worn away. The original fixing studs have been cut off at the back. | £220 |
| 314 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1550 12AR from the 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2 loco built by Henschel № 21432 of 1929 for heavy coal trains. Originally classified “12A,” the letter “R” has been added by rivets following boiler change and modification at a later date probably in the 1930s. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” in ex-loco condition. | £650 |
| 315 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET STATION SIGN: HERNE HILL in green with white lettering in good condition with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only, easily repaired. An ex-LC&DR South London station opened in August 1862. 34” x 13”. | £200 |
| 316 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ETTRICK BAY ISLAND OF BUTE by Alasdair Macfarlane from the Scottish Region series 1956-57 in an original style glazed wooden frame. VGC. | £75 |
| 317 | SHEDPLATE: 71I SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS (1948 – September 1963). This ex-LSWR shed was perhaps most famous for its allocation of 14 “USA” tanks. In September 1963 it was recoded 70I, when it had also become home to 14 Class 07 diesel shunters. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back, the embossed BR(S) triangle clearly evident. A rare example seen only four times at auction previously. | £520 |
| 318 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “DOVEY JUNCTION - GLANDYFI” the embossed lettering on copper plates riveted to both sides. This token section on the ex-Cambrian Railways Dovey Junction to Aberystwyth line ceased to exist when Glandyfi signal box closed before June 1969 and the token section was extended to between Dovey Junction and Borth. Good ex-section condition. | £95 |
| 319 | BR(W) DOUBLE SIDED ENAMEL HANGING SIGN: “WAY OUT AND TO LOW LEVEL STATION” in chocolate and cream with good colour and shine. One side has a couple of chips, good overall. 42” x 24” with rings at the top for hanging. Possibly from Wolverhampton, but could be from any Western Region station with a “low level” (and there are several candidates). | £60 |
| 320 | TOTEM: MILES PLATTING BR(M) fully flanged maroon in ex-station condition but with deep colour and shine, although the white is a little dirty. No face chips, but a little untreated edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR station near Manchester Victoria, the junction for Oldham opened in January 1844. A scarce totem, not often seen at auction. | £1100 |
| 321 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73043 as carried by the BR Standard Class 5 4-6-0 built at Derby in October 1953 to Lot 6230. From May 1958 a 41B Grimesthorpe engine, transferred to the Southern Region at Eastleigh in December 1962, followed by stays at Feltham and Guildford before withdrawal in July 1967 from Nine Elms and cut up by John Cashmore, Newport. Ex-loco condition with paint runs down the back. | £900 |
| 322 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY – Notice – This Footpath is For The Use of Pedestrians Only … (plus12 lines of text).” Casting number O5. 24” x 20”, restored to VGC in black with white lettering (front), the back in primer. | £70 |
| 323 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 27274 1953” as carried by South African Railways 3ft 6 in gauge 0-8-0 S1 class loco 3814 used for heavy shunting Diamond shaped, 13½” x 5½” in ex-loco condition front and back. Slight scoring on the face caused in service. | £140 |
| 324 | GWR HOTELS silverplate WAITERS TRAY manufactured by Elkington. 12” diameter with a wavy pattern engraved around the GWR coat of arms with “Great Western Railway Hotels” in garter below it at the centre. VGC. | £300 |
| 325 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BRIAN MORRISON” as carried by BR Co-Co 2,580HP type 4 loco D1774 built by Brush Sulzer works № 536 and entered service at Darnall in October 1964. Renumbered 47179 class 47/0 in July 1974. Renumbered 47577 class 47/4 in March 1981. The loco was named “BENJAMIN GIMBERT GC” at March in September 1981. These plates were removed in May 1987. Renumbered again in December 1989 47847 class 47/4. It had a double naming ceremony at Euston station in January 2002 with “BRIAN MORRISON” on one side of the loco and “THE RAILWAY WORLD MAGAZINE” on the other. The loco went on hire to Freightliner between May 2003 and January 2005, returned to and then sold by Porterbrook to Riviera Trains and still operational. Cast aluminium 51” x 10” in ex-loco condition front and back. The use of upper and lower case italics makes this a very unusual plate indeed. | N/S |
| 326 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY. A small TELEGRAPH VOLTMETER with brass dial on the front marked “GER – Mr Hunt Telegraph Department Ipswich,” housed in a small wooden case, 3¾” x 3¾” and 2⅝” deep, with three small brass terminals at the top and a small carrying ring. A very unusual item in VGC. | £150 |
| 327 | SHEDPLATE: 61B ABERDEEN FERRYHILL (1948 – February 1967). This joint shed used by the CR and NBR was perhaps most famously remembered for its 1960s allocation of 14 A4s performing their main line swan song on the Aberdeen-Glasgow expresses. The final two A2s also worked from this depot. It had 40 locos allocated in 1950, dwindling to just 5 in its final few months after all the Pacifics had gone. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £190 |
| 328 | GWR LAMP GLASS TABLET: SHIPLAKE. 14¾” x 3” and shaped to fit inside a lamp case in black with lettering in white. From the station on the Twyford – Henley-on-Thames branch. Good condition. | £65 |
| 329 | BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “TICKET OFFICE” in dark blue with deep colour and shine, a couple of repaired edge chips only. 18” x 6” flangeless. | N/S |
| 330 | TOTEM: GIFFNOCK BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in VGC with good colour, but a little matt, a couple of minor repairs and slight edge rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway Glasgow suburban area station on the line to East Kilbride opened in January 1866. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £360 |
| 331 | BR(M) FRAMED & GLAZED SIGNALBOX DIAGRAM: IRWELL VALE on the Stubbins Junction – Rawtenstall line in East Lancashire. It opened in 1878 and closed in April 1970 and was a Saxby & Farmer Type 9 design fitted with an 18 lever Saxby & Farmer Rocker frame built for the L&YR. Lines, signals, level crossing all coloured in although now faded with age and paper is affected by foxing. The diagram is dated July 1967. 31½” x 17” in good ex-box condition. | £30 |
| 332 | BR(M) ENAMEL POSTER BOARD HEADING: “SPECIAL TRAFFIC NOTICE” in white with maroon lettering in good condition with good colour and shine although a few chips evident. From a notice board at the drivers signing-on point in a Motive Power Depot (location unknown). 25” x 6” flangeless. | £80 |
| 333 | BRASS TENDERPLATE: “SOCIÉTÉ COCKERILL SERAING Belgique № 5897 Ao 1926”. The only tender loco candidates in that year are 0-6-0s and 2-8-2s for the CF du Congo and the CF du Bas Congo au Katanga respectively, plus one unknown 0-6-0. Large oval, 23½” x 17” in ex-loco condition front and back, lettering lightly polished only. | £360 |
| 334 | LNER silverplate PEPPER MILL manufactured by Walker & Hall, the internal grinder made in France. 2¼” diameter at base, 4” high. The initials “LNER” in script are incised in the side. VGC. | £240 |
| 335 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: NORTHERN IRELAND (Artist: Charles David Cobb (born 1921-) poster issued in 1954): A view of the famous Mountains of Mourne. Cobb was known for his distinctive use of colours. Ref: LM10754. Rolled, VGC apart from a slight water stain at the bottom. | £280 |
| 336 | NER D/R POSTER: HISTORICAL MONUMENTS – RIEVAULX ABBEY HELMSLEY (Artist: Frank Henry Mason (1876-1965): poster issued 1910). One of a series of early Mason works painted for the North Eastern Railway of monuments of the region. Folded, one or two edge tears, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 337 | NBR D/R POSTER: CLYDE & WEST HIGHLAND TOURIST ROUTES (Relief Map – artist unknown). Rare survivor from the Edwardian era. Lovely detailed poster showing the railway route from Glasgow to the Isles. Folded, with a few nicks and tears at the edges, a little loss, rather fragile, with repaired fold tears. | £900 |
| 338 | LPTB D/R POSTER: FOOTBALL (Artist: Andrew Power: poster issued October 1933). One of a series of London Transport posters issued to advertise Saturday matches with the nearest transport connection. The interesting entry here is Clapton Orient (now Leyton Orient). Historical for East London football fans. Rolled, mounted on linen. VGC. | £200 |
| 339 | B&I LINE D/R POSTER: LIVERPOOL – DUBLIN NIGHTLY PASSENGER SERVICE ( Artist: John Smithy). Image not recorded as being in auction before. Classic poster artwork advertising shipping services across to Ireland. Folded, good otherwise. | £110 |
| 340 | TOTEM: BACUP BR(M) fully flanged maroon with good colour and shine. Ex-station condition with a few minor face scratches, one or two edge chips and edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR station at the end of branches from Stubbins and Rochdale, opened by the East Lancashire Railway in October 1852, closed December 1966. A very rare totem, the first time it has ever appeared at auction. | £500 |
| 341 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 76100 as carried by the BR Standard class 4 2-6-0 loco built at Doncaster May 1957 to Lot No. 408. Delivered new to Dawsholm (65D) where the loco remained until transferred to Grangemouth in October 1964 and finally Ayr in October 1965 from where it was withdrawn in August 1966. Stored at Ayr until May 1967 then moved to Arnott Young, Troon, finally for scrapping in April 1968. Repainted front and back. | £700 |
| 342 | DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “LNER STATION TOTTENHAM with large three-flight arrow at the centre in blue and white with reasonable colour and shine, one repaired face chip and a few minor edge chips only. From the ex-GER Lea Valley Line station opened in September 1840, renamed Tottenham Hale in June 1875, but “Hale” was dropped by the LNER in November 1938 only to be reinstated by BR in December 1968 for the opening of the LT Victoria Line. 24½” x 9½”. | £800 |
| 343 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 8148 1929” as carried by the 0-4-0T LNER Y1/2 class loco № 174 built by Sentinel works № 7845 in August 1929. Renumbered 8148 in December 1946 and 68148 by BR in August 1951. Withdrawn in December 1955. Repainted front a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £360 |
| 344 | BR(S) Southern Railway pattern LOCO HEADLAMP, brass plated on the chimney “BR(S) 12777.” Also brass plated on one side “West Croydon.” The lift lid top opens to reveal unmarked vessel and burner inside. Shaped metal loop carrying handle. Clear bullseye lens and two small glazed apertures on each side. The back has a bracket for fitting to the engine irons. Restored to VGC. | £100 |
| 345 | CROMFORD & HIGH PEAK RAILWAY commemorative cut glass WINE GOBLET with the company coat of arms with the Latin “Divina Palladis Arte” in scroll below surrounded by the wording “Cromford and High Peak Railway Company – Incorporated 1825.” In generally good condition, but with a very slight crack at the base of the bowl. | £45 |
| 346 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LINCOLN by Jack Merriott from the LNER post war series 1948-55. A view of stone built and timbered cottages dominated by the vast cathedral in the background. A little foxing to the top and side borders, good otherwise. In an original type glazed wooden frame. | £80 |
| 347 | SHEDPLATE: 75G EASTBOURNE (1948 – June 1965). Although this ex-LB&SCR shed remained open for servicing until 1965, it lost its allocation, and therefore its code, as early as September 1952, when all of the 33 locos allocated were transferred away. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition with the embossed BR(S) triangle clearly evident. A very rare example only seen twice previously at auction. | £320 |
| 348 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “KNIGHTON № 2 – LLANGUNLLO” the engraved lettering picked out in black. From the ex-LNWR Central Wales line, the section name “Llangunllo” has been re-engraved. Llangunllo signal box was closed on 3rd October 1965. Good ex-section condition with red paint evident. | £100 |
| 349 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATES: “WAITING ROOM” on two lines and “PRIVATE” on one line in maroon with white lettering, deep colour and shine. In VGC with a little edge chipping only. 18” x 6” and 18” x 3½” both fully flanged. (2) | £140 |
| 350 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ALLESLEY HALL” as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4900 Hall class loco № 4985 built at Swindon in January 1931 to Lot 268. At first, until March 1931, the loco ran as “Allersley Hall.” A long-time Taunton engine before withdrawal in September 1964 from Pontypool Road and cut up by John Cashmore, Newport in January 1965. The hall is the property of Coventry Corporation, three miles west of the City. The front has been repainted, lettering and full beading lightly polished only. 67” x 13”, the lot number, running number and the letters “RH” indicating that this was the plate carried on the right hand side of the loco, are clearly stamped on the back which has been repainted green. The nameplate is accompanied by the CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “4985” which has also been repainted. The loco class and boiler details “Engine Class 4.6.0” and “Boiler Class AF” are clearly stamped in the rim. (2) | £7000 |
| 351 | LNER HOTELS. A Royal Worcester ware ASHTRAY AND MATCHBOX HOLDER/STRIKER in green on white with the “Tolly Ales” scantily dressed lady standing on a plinth pictured (twice) and the legend “LNER Hotels” repeated at both ends of the two bowls. 6⅝” x 3⅜” in VGC. | £580 |
| 352 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY – Notice is Hereby Given That This Bridge is Insufficient to Carry Weights Beyond The Ordinary Traffic of This District. Stoke-upon-Trent.” 35” x 17” restored in red front and back to very good condition, the lettering picked out in white. | £280 |
| 353 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NEILSON & Co. Glasgow № 4414 1891” as carried by the Gas Light & Coal Co Ltd, Beckton Gas Works, later North Thames Gas Board, Beckton Works, In May 1949, outside cylinder 0-4-0T loco № 22. No disposal information found. The number “22” has been stamped on the front and back. Oval, 9” x 5½” the letters and numbers engraved and picked out in red. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £1800 |
| 354 | L&Y & L&NW RY COS FLEETWOOD silverplate COLD MEAT SERVERS manufactured by Walker & Hall. Comprising a flattened design spoon and fork 9¼” and 8½” long respectively, with decorative engraving at the edges of both items. The companies’ title in garter around the name “Fleetwood” are clearly incised into the handles of both pieces. From the jointly owned Railway Hotel at Fleetwood. VGC. (2) | £150 |
| 355 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: NEWBURN. From an ex-NER location controlling the lines into Newburn Yard, West Hartlepool. Wood with metal letters, 38” x 10” restored a long time ago. | £140 |
| 356 | WAGONPLATE: FESTINIOG RAILWAY 34. Oval, 10” x 7¾” the front repainted in black and white, the back in ex-vehicle condition. From one of the company’s fleet of slate wagons. | £65 |
| 357 | LNER ENAMEL SHED ALLOCATION PLATE "NEV. HILL." This famous Leeds engine shed had an allocation of over 80 locos when this plate was brought into use in December 1938. The majority of North Eastern and Scottish area sheds had their names abbreviated to fit these small plates that were fitted inside the cab roof. 10” x 1⅜” with curved ends, in ex-loco condition with a little edge chipping. (See also Lot 137) | £150 |
| 358 | RAILWAY SIGNAL COMPANY MINIATURE STEEL SINGLE LINE STAFF: “LEEK BROOK JUNC – CALDON” the re-engraved names picked out in red. The staff number “A4” appears on the other side. This ex-NSR token section, operated by train staff & ticket, came into existence in April 1971 after Ipstones signal box closed and the token section was extended. The last train ran on 8th February 1989. Good ex-section condition. | £460 |
| 359 | NER LAMP GLASS TABLET: CONSTABLE BURTON. 15” x 3” and shaped to fit inside a lamp case in frosted glass and engraved lettering filled in with blue. From the station on the Northallerton – Hawes Junction line, closed in April 1954. Good condition. | £70 |
| 360 | TOTEM: SHOTTON HIGH LEVEL BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with very good colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only, some signs of restoration in the lettering apparent. An ex-GCR station just north of Chester opened as Connah’s Quay & Shotton in October 1891, renamed in 1953, still open today. | N/S |
| 361 | SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY. Four identical brass LUGGAGE RACK SUPPORTS clearly stamped with the initials “SE&CR” and the makers name and registered details on the base. 6¼” x 11” in good, ex-vehicle condition. (4) | £240 |
| 362 | BR(M) STATION DIRECTION SIGN: “ENQUIRIES” with “British Railways” in totem at top and right-pointing two-flight arrow at bottom in maroon with white lettering. In VGC with some minor edge chipping only. 21” x 10½” fully flanged. | £180 |
| 363 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT 1937 CREWE” as carried by the LMS 0-6-0 class 4 later 4F № 4566 built at Crewe to Lot 137. Became 44566 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn in September 1964 from Trafford Park and cut up by George Cohen at Ickles. The number “44566” is stamped into the back. Oval, 10½” x 6” restored front, back ex-loco. | £100 |
| 364 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1854 15AR from the 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 loco built by Beyer Peacock № 5970 of 1920. The 15A was the outstanding mixed traffic design of its era. Later reboilered and acquired the “R” suffix. Oval, 20¾” x 14½ in ex-loco condition with plenty of knocks and scrapes. | £200 |
| 365 | HEADBOARD: “THE CUNARDER.” Cast aluminium 51” x 15” front panel with painting of a ships funnel in red and black against a blue background with the title “The Cunarder” in gold diagonally across. The face plate is mounted on a frame 58” x 8” with slots which fitted the brackets on the front of Bulleid Pacifics. The back of one of the supports is clearly stamped “Eastleigh M. P. Dept.” In VGC although there are plenty of the knocks and scrapes of service. Dating from SR and BR(S) days, the train ran between Waterloo and Southampton Docks and connected with the sailings of trans-Atlantic steamers. | £7900 |
| 366 | GWR HOTELS silverplate STILTON CHEESE SCOOP manufactured by Walker & Hall. 8” long with the GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in garter below it clearly incised into the handle. VGC. | N/S |
| 367 | SHEDPLATE: 81A OLD OAK COMMON (1958 – July 1973 as a diesel code, later OOC and OC). This type of aluminium plate was affixed to many of the diesel hydraulics, and Class 47s allocated to this depot. Front has had minor scratches touched-in, the back has been cleaned. Marks around bolt holes indicate that it has been carried by a loco. | £95 |
| 368 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “ANNAN - GRETNA” the section names engraved and picked out in red surrounding a hole in the end, “Polo” mint style. This was a temporary token section possibly due resignalling work not taking place on time. Good ex-section condition. | £200 |
| 369 | ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING: “21C115 EXMOUTH.” This superb oil on canvas painting by George Heiron shows the engine with a full head of steam starting its train. The work is dated 1968 and was specially commissioned by the previous owner. The loco was the SR 4-6-2 Pacific “West Country” class № 21C115 built at Brighton in November 1945 and named from new. Renumbered 34015 in April 1948 and withdrawn in April 1967 from Salisbury, having spent many years at Exmouth Junction. The loco was never rebuilt and is said to have run 903,245 miles in service. Framed and glazed, 28” x 22” (frame size) and in VGC. | £2700 |
| 370 | TOTEM: STRANRAER HARBOUR (the suffix appearing in the lower panel) BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in good condition with good colour and shine, a professionally repaired crease and repainted edge chips and rusting only. An ex-Portpatrick & Wigtownshire Joint Railway station opened in October 1862. A very rare totem, seen only once previously at auction. | £750 |
| 371 | EAST GERMAN RAILWAYS (DDR) SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 44 982 from a 2-10-0, built by SACM Graffenstaden as their 7805 in 1942. A standard design of three cylinder heavy freight engine built 1937-1949, mainly during the second world war to a total of nearly 2000 by a range of Germanic builders. A total of 335 were operated by East Germany post war. Cast aluminium 23½” x 7¾” in ex-loco condition. | £140 |
| 372 | CAST IRON BRIDGE NOTICE: “LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY – Take Notice – This Bridge …. Ponderous Carriages …. (total of 8 lines of text).” 24” x 17” in unrestored condition still attached to a piece of wooden post. | £45 |
| 373 | BRASS TRACTION ENGINE SMOKEBOX DOOR SHIELD: “INVICTA” (in scroll) beneath a prancing horse. Aveling & Porter used the Horse and Invicta scroll from the arms of the County of Kent. This seems to have been used throughout the company's history from c.1860 until 1932 when the company was amalgamated with Barford & Perkins to produce Aveling Barford that survived through to the 1970s. The horse and scroll continued to be used by Aveling Barford despite the firm being located in Grantham. There were a variety of sizes of plate, the larger the Horse the bigger the Invicta scroll beneath it; generally, the plates became smaller in the twentieth century, partly because the roller headstocks became smaller as the weights of the engines decreased. On traction engines the plates were fitted to the smokebox door and some of the low pressure boilers of the earlier years were of comparatively large diameter and accommodated larger chunkier plates. Darkened background, brasswork lightly polished only. 7” x 8¾” in good condition. See also lot 143. | N/S |
| 374 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY silverplate combined EGG CUP AND SAUCER by Mappin & Webb. The initials “GER” below the “Batwing” symbol are incised on the side. 4¼” diameter saucer, 3” to rim of the egg cup. Used but good condition. | £75 |
| 375 | LOCO NAMEPLATE: “ALMON B. STROWGER” with the symbol “BRT” in green and the wording “BR Telecommunications Limited” in black at the bottom against a white background. As carried by the BR Bo-Bo 1,000HP diesel electric type 1 loco D8131 built by English Electric works № 3602, Vulcan D100 and entered service at Darnall in February 1966. Renumbered 20131 class 20/0 in May 1974. Following withdrawal from service in January 1992 the loco was overhauled at Doncaster, reinstated, transferred to British Rail Telecommunications at Bescot and named “ALMON B. STROWGER” by His Excellency Monsieur Jean Gueguin, French Ambassador to England, at a ceremony at Waterloo in March 1994. After the nameplates were removed in June 1997, the loco was sold to Direct Rail Services , overhauled and renumbered 20306 in March 1998. Cast aluminium 35” x 30¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. At 18kgs (nearly 40lbs) this is probably the heaviest BR diesel nameplate. Almon Strowger (1839-1902) was a Kansas City undertaker who invented an electro-mechanical telephone connector switch which enabled connections to be made without human contact. | N/S |
| 376 | CARRIAGE PRINT: MAP OF THE EASTERN REGION (Great Eastern and LT&S lines) showing the extent of the electrification (early 1960s). The Palace Gates branch is shown which closed in 1963. Housed in an original style glazed wooden frame, the map has two visible creases, but is in good condition nonetheless. | £130 |
| 377 | DISTRICT RAILWAY wooden framed glass carriage window covered, apart from a diamond shape at the centre, in Hessian netting to prevent the shattering of the glass in the event of enemy attack during WW2. 34” x 24½” in ex-vehicle condition, frame painted red on the outside, varnished on the inside. | N/S |
| 378 | TYER’S NO 6 FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “PONTELAND – CALLERTON 22” from the ex-NER line which closed in August 1967. Good, ex-section condition. | £50 |
| 379 | LNER silverplate SALMON SERVERS manufactured by Walker & Hall. The knife is a large fish knife 12¼” long, the fork is of a flattened five prong design 9” long. The initials “LNER” in script are clearly incised into the handles of both items. (2) | £170 |
| 380 | TOTEM: PORTH BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in good condition with deep colour, but a little matt, a couple of touched-in minor face chips and some untreated edge rusting only. An ex-Taff Vale Railway station between Trehafod and Dinas on the Treherbert branch opened in July 1876 having replaced an earlier structure opened in February 1861.. | £480 |
| 381 | LARGE BRASS TRACTION ENGINE WHISTLE complete with operating lever which operates a sprung valve mechanism base which admits the steam. The steam inlet bowl at the base is stamped “Lunkenheimer,” the handle is embossed “Patent.” 17” high, 4¼” diameter bowl, standing on a non-contemporary metal pole with plinth for display purposes. Brass lightly polished only. Unfortunately, we do not know which engine this whistle was recovered from. An excellent example in VGC. | £120 |
| 382 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: COLLINGHAM BRIDGE. 49¾” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NER station between Cross Gates and Wetherby opened in May 1876, closed January 1964. In VGC, the face repainted in white lettering on a black background, the back original. | £420 |
| 383 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 4711 Darlington Works 1926” as carried by the LNER 0-6-0 J39 class loco № 1481 which entered traffic in November 1926. Became 4711 in April 1946 and BR 64711 in November 1949. Withdrawn in May 1962 from Tweedmouth and cut up at Cowlairs. Repainted front to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. | £280 |
| 384 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY three aspect small pattern HANDLAMP stamped “GNR18296” in reducing cone and body and “A 5/13” (indicating May 1913) also in reducing cone. Brass plated “Great Northern Railway Company Tumby Woodside 4.” Innards comprise unmarked burner, reservoir and reflector, all glasses present and intact. Bevel edged front lens with copper reducing cone. Unpainted, going slightly rusty at top, good otherwise. Tumby Woodside between Woodhall Junction and Midville in Lincolnshire opened July 1913, closed October 1970. | £300 |
| 385 | NAMEPLATE: “HIGHLAND FESTIVAL” as carried by BR 2-car “Super Sprinter” class 156 set № 156477 built by Metropolitan Cammell in 1988. Named by ScotRail on 30th March 1996 by the actor Robbie Coltrane at Inverness station. Plates removed by 2000. Cast aluminium, 65” x 7” in ex-vehicle condition. An unusual design for a modern nameplate bearing serif capitals with a blue background. | £480 |
| 386 | NER ROYAL STATION HOTEL YORK silverplate dome TUREEN COVER clearly engraved with the full title in garter around the initials “NER” at the centre on one side. Oval, 12½” x 9”, 7½” tall to top of lifting handle. | £35 |
| 387 | SHEDPLATE: 6G LLANDUDNO JUNCTION (May 1952 – October 1966) This ex-LNWR depot played host to around 40 locos in the 1950s and in its final year it was known for its allocation of LMS and BR 2-6-2Ts working the "locals." Ex-loco condition front and back. | £160 |
| 388 | TRACTION ENGINE BRASS WORKSPLATE: “JOHN FOWLER & Co. (Leeds) Ltd Leeds England № 13149 Under 13 Tons” as carried by a class A7 Road locomotive new on 14th July 1913 to W. Vousden, Eastry, Kent. It was then sold at an unknown date to Robert Brett & Sons, Canterbury. By 1921 it was with J. Simmons (Trading as Spencer & Co), Birchwood, Kent and registered KE 7014. By 1929 it was rebuilt as a showman's engine and owned by J. Day, Edenbridge. Its last recorded owner was Edward Pettigrove (showman) East Peckham, Kent. We have no dates for Pettigroves ownership. Engraved oval, 9¾” x 5” slightly curved to fit the smokebox side in ex-engine condition. | £520 |
| 389 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY/BR(W) double-sided wooden FINGERBOARD: TYSELEY, SOLIHULL, KNOWLE, LAPWORTH, STRATFORD-ON-AVON, HONEYBOURNE” with three-flight arrow on both sides. Painted in chocolate and cream. From either Birmingham Moor Street or Snow Hill. 49” x 8¼” in VGC apart from one or two minor scrapes. | £300 |
| 390 | TOTEM: RUTHERGLEN BR(Sc) fully-flanged light blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a little untouched edge rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway station to the south of Glasgow opened in June 1849, closed in October 1964, but reopened again by BR in November 1979. | £460 |
| 391 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 42522 as carried by LMSR 2-6-4T class 4P later class 4 loco № 2522 built at Derby in 1934 Lot 116. Became 42522 at Nationalisation. One of the London Tilbury & Southend line stalwarts withdrawn from Shoeburyness in June 1962 following electrification of the line. The WORKSPLATE “LMS Built Derby 1934,” said to be from the same loco, accompanies. Oval, 10¼” x 5⅞” in ex-loco condition with a little damage to the bolt holes when removed from the loco. The smokebox numberplate is also in ex-loco condition. (2) | £580 |
| 392 | LNER CAST IRON NOTICE: “RIGHTS OF WAY ACT 1932 – The London & North Eastern Railway Company Hereby Give Notice That This Way is Not Dedicated to The Public.” Casting number O10. 16” x 10½”, the front restored to VGC in black with white lettering, the back in primer. | £90 |
| 393 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COY Ltd Hyde Park Works Glasgow № 24564 1939” as carried by the Warwickshire Coal Co Ltd, Coventry Colliery, inside cylinder 0-6-0T “COVENTRY № 1.” Transferred to NCB ownership on 1st January 1947 still at Coventry. Transferred to Newdigate Colliery, Bedworth in October 1963 and de-named. Later to Haunchwood Colliery by February 1966. In January 1971 the loco went to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton Road for preservation. Circular, 7¾” diameter, ex-loco condition front and back, a slight “wavy” appearance being due to the plate being transferred from smokebox side to bunker following a rebuild at Hunslet in 1961 . | £140 |
| 394 | BR(W) CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD with “Par” on one side “Newquay” on the other. Used on the popular Cornish branch line trains in the 1950s and 1960s. Wood with metal ends, 32” x 3¼” painted in maroon with yellow lettering with a little wear and tear only. | £170 |
| 395 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: PITSFORD. From an ex-LNWR location on the Northampton Castle – Market Harborough line. There were two signalboxes at Pitsford: Pitsford & Brampton which closed in October 1965, and Pitsford Ironstone Siding which closed in April 1967. 43” x 10” the beading has been replaced, but backboard and lettering are original. | £100 |
| 396 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BEN LOYAL SUTHERLAND by W Douglas Macleod from the Scottish Region series 1956. The rarer larger version of the northernmost of carriage print scenes. In an original style glazed wooden frame. A couple of creases visible, good otherwise. | £65 |
| 397 | 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 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. See also lot 222. | £300 |
| 398 | RAILWAY SIGNAL COMPANY MINIATURE STEEL SINGLE LINE STAFF: “HELSBY JUNCTION – MOULDSWORTH JUNCTION” the re-engraved names picked out in red. The staff number “A6” appears on the other side. This token section was in use until Helsby West Cheshire Junction signal box was destroyed by fire on 15th September 1991. The line to Mouldsworth Junction was taken out of use and the signal box was officially closed on 20th October 1991. Good ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 399 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “LADIES WAITING ROOM” on two lines, 18” x 5” in royal blue with white lettering, good colour and reasonable shine. Quite a number of edge chips, one affecting text, some touching-in evident. Good condition overall though. | £45 |
| 400 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “FALABA” as carried by the LNWR 4-6-0 “Prince of Wales” class loco № 1324 built at Crewe works № 5322 in April 1916. Became LMS 5683 in May 1927 and 25683 in January 1935. Withdrawn in January 1946. In keeping with LNWR practice, the company name, Crewe-Works, and build date, April 1916, are also shown. All lettering and numbers engraved and all original wax infill is still present. Brass, 62” x 4¾” face lightly polished, the back ex-loco condition. The “Falaba” was an ocean going vessel that was torpedoed on March 28th 1915 with the loss of 104 lives. | £6600 |
| 401 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY SIGNAL POST FINIAL of the larger ball type for fitting to a wooden post. 8” x 8” at the base and stands 28½” high, but the top part (usually wooden) is missing. Repainted to VGC in white. | £55 |
| 402 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “PLEASE SHOW SEASON TICKETS.” 9½” x 12” in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of nicely repaired chips at top, VGC otherwise. | £150 |
| 403 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT 1883 ST ROLLOX” as carried by the Caledonian Railway 0-6-0 294 Jumbo class № 298 built by Neilson works № 3047 in 1883. Loco renumbered 539 in 1918 and later LMS 17246 class 2F. Became 57246 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn in September 1961. The number “57246” is painted on the back. Oval, 10½” x 6” restored front, back ex-loco. | £300 |
| 404 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3739 S2 from the 3ft 6 in gauge 0-8-0 built by Krupp № 3005 in 1952. A shunting design. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” in ex-loco condition, but with the addition of a coat of varnish on the front. | £180 |
| 405 | TOTEM: GOBOWEN BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge rusting only. An ex-GWR station between Shrewsbury and Wrexham opened in October 1848, once a junction station for Oswestry. | £450 |
| 406 | GWR HOTELS. THREE SILVERPLATE TABLEWARE ITEMS comprising salt cellar, pepper pot and mustard pot (complete with blue glass insert) all manufactured by Elkington. The initials “GWR” in roundel with “Hotels” in scroll below it are clearly incised in all three pieces. All in VGC. (3) | N/S |
| 407 | SHEDPLATE: 73B BRICKLAYERS ARMS (1948 – June 1962). This ex-SECR shed had a substantial allocation in the 1950s numbering around 140 locos. It was noted for its allocation of 13 “Schools” class 4-4-0s and a varying number of Light Pacifics. Repainted front, ex-loco back with the embossed BR(S) triangle evident. | £380 |
| 408 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “JAPAN ASSN OF RAILWAY IND Makers Nippon Sharyo Kaisha Ltd Loco № 1523 of 1949” from the metre gauge Royal Thai Railways 4-6-2 Pacific loco № 822. Relief of Mount Fuji at centre. Oval 11” x 5¾” ex-loco condition front and back. | £260 |
| 409 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY frosted glass carriage WINDOW PANEL etched with the company coat of arms with the word "forward" in scroll at the bottom. 24” x 31” in original wooden frame and in ex-vehicle condition. The glass is cracked in one corner (not affecting the coat of arms). | £50 |
| 410 | TOTEM: WRABNESS BR(E) half flanged dark blue with deep colour and shine. One professionally repaired crease and repaired edge chips top and bottom. An ex-GER station on the branch to Harwich opened in August 1854. | £500 |
| 411 | MIDLAND RAILWAY: Two carved mahogany WOODEN PANELS with the initials “MR” at the centre. 15½” x 14” and 13½” x 13½” the two are slightly different. Recovered from a Directors Saloon upon breaking up. VGC. (2) | £350 |
| 412 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1930 – All Locomotives Motor Tractors Heavy Motor Cars and Motor Cars With Seats for More Than 15 Persons Prohibited … (plus a further four lines of text).” 24” x 29” restored in black both sides, the lettering picked out in white. | £70 |
| 413 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK & Co. Ltd. Beyer-Garratt Locomotive Patents 298422-518251 № 7080 Manchester 1944” from the metre gauge East African Railways 4-8-2+2-8-4 Garratt numbered 5406. Originally Kenya-Uganda № 94 then 106 of class EC4 and built to a War Department utility design. Oval 10⅛” x 5⅞” ex-loco condition front with thick maroon paint, the back ex-loco condition also. | £520 |
| 414 | GWR silverplate SUGAR SHAKING SPOON manufactured by Elkington. 7” long the bowl with cut outs in a flowery design. The initials GWR in script are incised within a garter on the handle. Good condition. | £50 |
| 415 | BR(NE) SIGNALBOX DOORPLATE: “NORTHALLERTON JUNCTION.” From the signalbox controlling the running of trains on the East Coast Main Line and the lines to Eaglescliffe, Redmire, and Leeds. It was opened by the LNER in September 1939 being a Type 12 design fitted with a Westinghouse OCS panel and closed in April 1990 when signalling in the area passed to York IECC. A very manageable 20” x 4” in cast aluminium the face restored in black with white lettering and edging, the back which is original showing runs of the original green and later blue paint of the door. | £260 |
| 416 | CARRIAGE PRINT: RUFFORD ABBEY, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE by Kenneth Steel from the LNER post-war series 1945-55. A view of the front of the building with family viewing it in the foreground. In an original type glazed wooden frame. VGC. | £75 |
| 417 | WYCOMBE RAILWAY: AYLESBURY EXTENSION. A framed and glazed Contract Drawing showing a detailed plan of the track and rail configuration. This was a broad gauge extension of the line which had reached Wycombe by August 1854. The line was leased to the GWR who absorbed it in February 1865. Part of the line became joint with the Great Central Railway from August 1899. 30” x 22½” in a modern frame and in VGC. | £75 |
| 418 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Bps Stortford - Dunmow” engraved onto a brass label, along with another embossed with the letter “C.” From the ex-GER Bishops Stortford – Braintree line, Dunmow signal box and the token section was in use in summer 1967, but the signal box was derelict in summer 1968. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. VGC. | £160 |
| 419 | BR(W) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “TICKETS” in chocolate with cream lettering in virtually mint condition with no chipping. Flangeless, 18” x 3½”. | £130 |
| 420 | TOTEM: WHITCHURCH BR (M) fully-flanged maroon in excellent condition with deep colour and shine., a small face chip at the base and a little edge chipping and rusting only. An ex-LNWR station opened in September 1858 between Shrewsbury and Crewe, still open today. | £480 |
| 421 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY HOTELS. Three items of WHITE CHINA: Crescent shaped vegetable dish 8” x 4” by Copeland “Spode”; a tea saucer 5” diameter by Ashworth Bros; side plate 7” diameter by Bridgwood. All are in the attractive dark blue edged with gold rim design and the legend “Great Western Railway Hotels” is glazed on the base. All in VGC. (3) | £50 |
| 422 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY FIRE HYDRANT CAST IRON NOTICE: “GCR F H 33 FT.” 18” x 13” the front repainted in red and green, the back original condition. | £30 |
| 423 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS Ltd № 2075 Bristol 1946” as carried by the Oxford & District Gas Co., later Southern Gas Board (from May 1949), Oxford Gas Works, outside cylinder 0-4-0ST, Peckett type M5. The loco was scrapped in 1960. Oval, 15½” x 8½” in ex-loco condition front and back, the black wax infill is still evident in most of the letters as is the red wax to the outer rim. The original fixing studs on the rear have been cut off. | £240 |
| 424 | LNER silverplate 1½pt COFFEE POT manufactured by Walker & Hall. Oval, 4¾” x 3¾” base, 7” to top of lift lid handle. The initials “LNER” are clearly incised in the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 425 | INDUSTRIAL LOCO NAMEPLATE: “ROSARIO” as carried by the Manchester Ship Canal 0-6-0T inside cylinder loco № 42 built by Hudswell Clarke works № 757 in 1906, ex-works in March that year. Scrapped at Mode Wheel works in May 1964. Cast brass 28” x 6½” in filthy ex-loco condition both sides. | £700 |
| 426 | LNER CORONATION PATTERN SILVERPLATE SUGAR SHAKER manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. Octagonal design, the base 2¾” x 2¾”, height 5¼”. The stylised initials “LNER” are clearly incised on the side. Signs of use, but good generally. | £120 |
| 427 | SHEDPLATE: 81E DIDCOT (1950 – April 1965). This ex-GWR shed played host to 11 “Halls” and three “Manors” in its final year having once been home to around 50 locos in the 1950s. Front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 428 | SINGLE LINE HOOP complete with leather holder with brass edged opening to show the BRASS KEY TOKEN: MALLAIG – ANNAT 10 the section names engraved in red around the hole at the end, “Polo” style. The name Annat has been re-engraved to reflect the lengthening of the section. There were several changes in token sections on the West Highland line in the 1980s prior to the introduction of Radio Electric Token Block. The hoop is in ex-service condition, some of the leather repaired by tape. (2) | £150 |
| 429 | TRIP LOCO HEADCODE DISC: “T51” as used around the Newport area in the 1960s. Painted steel disc in white and black. The back bears the legend “C&W Dept., Dock St., Newport.” 17½” diameter with carrying handle at top, bracket on the back, some wear and tear. | £25 |
| 430 | TOTEM: POLEGATE BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and edge rusting only. An ex-LB&SCR station between Lewes and Eastbourne opened in October 1881 having replaced an earlier structure opened in June 1846. | £420 |
| 431 | WORKING MODEL of a set of LOWER QUADRANT RAILWAY SIGNALS from the pre-Grouping era. Showing home, shunting and distant arms on a wooden post with operating levers. The post, base and signals are made of wood; levers, rodding, spectacle lens frames and lamps are made of metal. An accurately made example, possibly from a signalling school or a garden railway. 33” high on a 12” x 12” base. Good condition. | £140 |
| 432 | LNER LAMP GLASS TABLET: WATTON AT STONE. 11” x 3¼” and shaped to fit inside a lamp case in opaque white with engraved lettering filled in with black. From the station on the ex-GNR line between Stevenage and Hertford North. Good condition. | £150 |
| 433 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 27370 1954” from the 3ft 6in gauge South African Railways 4-8-4 class 25NC № 3510. Converted from a condenser. Diamond shaped, 13¾” x 5½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £300 |
| 434 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 9744 as carried by the GWR 0-6-0PT 8750 class loco built at Swindon in January 1935 Lot 285. A long-time South Wales engine withdrawn in January 1963 from Swansea East Dock and cut up at Swindon works. Repainted front and back to VGC. | £350 |
| 435 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: BIGGAR. Biggar signal box was located on the Peebles West to Symington line. It was a Caledonian Railway Type S4 design opening on 14th June 1906 and closing on 13th September 1959. 45” x 10¼” in ex-box condition, a little piece of wood missing in the bottom right hand corner. | £160 |
| 436 | CARRIAGE PRINT: STIRLING BRIDGE STIRLINGSHIRE by Jack Merriott from the LNER post war series 1945-47. This print is from an original LNER Booklet of six and was sold with a line and wash border when the company was trying out different formats for their retail sales. Very attractive in an original type glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £50 |
| 437 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY. Three items of WHITE CHINA all manufactured by Copeland: Oval shaped vegetable dish 7¾” x 5½” in blue line edge design with company crest; tea plate 9” diameter with wavy edged blue and gold design, company crest and “Grimsby” in scroll; oval meat dish in blue line edge design 11½” x 9¼” with company coat of arms and “Steam Ships” in scroll below. All in VGC. (3) | £200 |
| 438 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “EBBW VALE SOUTH GF – PARK JCN” the section names engraved surrounding a hole in the end, “Polo” mint style. This token section came into existence in December 1997 after the closure of Aberbeeg Junction signal box and the conversion of the branch to No Signalman Token working – no closure date known although the line was out of use by 2005. Virtually mint condition. | £75 |
| 439 | GWR DINING CARS silverplate ICE CREAM BOWL manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 3” diameter bowel standing atop a slim pedestal, 3½” tall overall. The name “Dining Car” in garter surrounding the script initials “GWR” are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £50 |
| 440 | TOTEM: UPMINSTER BRIDGE BR(E) half flanged dark blue in good condition although the blue is a little faded and lacking shine. An LT&SR line station between Upminster and Barking opened by the LMSR in September 1934, still open today and served by LUL District Line trains. A totem seldom seen at auction, the last time in September 1996 . | N/S |
| 441 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 48136 as carried by the LMSR 2-8-0 8F class loco № 8136 built at Crewe in 1941 Lot 154. Became 48136 at Nationalisation. A Widnes engine from February 1960, followed by a short stay at Carlisle Kingmoor from May 1963 – August 1964, before its final days at Newton Heath from where it was withdrawn in March 1967 and cut up by John Cashmore, Great Bridge. Repainted front and back. | £320 |
| 442 | GWR (UNTITLED) CAST IRON NOTICE: “CYCLES MUST NOT BE RIDDEN on This Footroad – Offenders Will Be Prosecuted.” 22¾” x 9” in original condition both sides. | N/S |
| 443 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 9165 N.B. Loco Co. 1913” as carried by the NBR A class loco № 224 built by NBL Queens Park works № 20166 and entered traffic in May 1913. Renumbered LNER 9224 class N15/1 in October 1925 and 9165 in April 1946. Became BR 69165 in November 1949. Withdrawn in May 1960. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £140 |
| 444 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2437 19C from the 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2 loco. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” the front repainted blue, brasswork lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £350 |
| 445 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET STATION SIGN: FAREHAM in green with white lettering. The sign has been professionally restored to very good condition. An ex-LSWR South Coast line station opened in November 1841 once the junction for Stokes Bay and the Wickham branch. 29” x 13”. A rare target seen only twice previously at auction, the last time in 2002. | £200 |
| 446 | WOODEN PANEL with three FRAMED & GLAZED DISPLAYS showing scenes of the London & Birmingham Railway taken from Bourne’s work of the same name. The coloured views are: Bridge Over The Canal Near Kings Langley; The Station at Euston Square; Viaduct at Watford. The three displays are hinged, exact purpose unknown, but may have been an exhibition display. 16” x 15” in VGC. | £40 |
| 447 | SHEDPLATE: 53D BRIDLINGTON (1949 – February 1958). This tiny ex-NER shed housed two “Hunts” and two “Shires” in its allocation of 10 locos in 1950, and on closure in 1958 it had just two G5 0-4-4Ts. Repainted front, ex-loco back. A scarce example not often seen at auction. | £400 |
| 448 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “Llanfair – Menai Bridge 7” clearly engraved in the circular end with circular cutout. From the ex-L&NWR (Chester & Holyhead) line; Menai Bridge station closed to passengers in February 1966, Llanfair (shortened from the more accurate 58 letters) is still open today. It is assumed this token section came into existence after the Britannia Tubular Bridge was severely damaged by fire, but by October 1972 the line was controlled by tokenless block. VGC. | £50 |
| 449 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “EXAMINERS.” 18¾” x 3½” with rounded ends. In totally original condition painted brown with white lettering and edging, the brown paint in runs down the back. Reputed to be from Kirkby Stephen MPD on the now closed Barnard Castle – Tebay line. | £120 |
| 450 | BRASS INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “STANTON № 45” as carried by the Stanton & Staveley, Stanton Ironworks, Ilkeston 0-4-0 diesel electric loco built by Yorkshire Engine Co works № 2623 in 1956. No trace of disposal, but had gone by early 1970. 31” x 5¾” with scalloped corners, the front repainted some time ago, lettering polished only, the back in ex-loco condition, a little scoring to the front caused by in service wear and tear. | £300 |
| 451 | LNER BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE. An LNER group standard Thompson whistle, 14” high x 8½” wide (overall) x 5¼” diameter base, with operating lever, in dirty ex-loco condition. This type of whistle was fitted to a large number of engine types including B1s. | £140 |
| 452 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “LNER – THIS WATER IS NOT FIT FOR DRINKING PURPOSES.” 10” x 5¾”, the front thickly encrusted in white paint, the back original. | £130 |
| 453 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY Sons & Co Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock № 2063 1939” as carried by the Stanton Ironworks, Ilkeston, later Stanton & Staveley Ltd outside cylinder 0-4-0ST “STANTON № 5.” At an unknown date the loco was sold to Wellingborough Iron Co Ltd becoming “WELLINGBOROUGH № 5.” Scrapped around July 1964. Oval, 16¾” x 11⅞” front repainted a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 454 | LNER flat top GER pattern sliding knob HANDLAMP stamped “LNE-E” and “Devonshire St 39” on reducing cone. The date “2 40” (February 1940) appears inside the front door. Innards comprise LNER burner, unmarked reservoir and reflector, all glasses present and intact. Bevel edged front lens with copper reducing cone. Painted black with earlier red paint showing through. Devonshire Street between Bethnal Green and Stratford lost its passenger services during WW2, but retained goods facilities into the 1960s. | £240 |
| 455 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: DOVE JUNCTION. Dove Junction was located on the North Stafford Junction (Burton) to Marston Junction line in Staffordshire. It was a NSR Type 1 design opening in 1878 and closed in October 1966. 71” x 10½” in ex-box condition. | £900 |
| 456 | WARTIME DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL SIGN: “S” SHELTER (with pointing arrow) on each side. 24” x 12” in black with white lettering, a little chipping and rusting, good otherwise. Used during WW2 to direct the population to a place of safety during air raids. They often appeared outside Underground stations, which were frequently used as a place of refuge. | £50 |
| 457 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY DINING CARS silverplate MILK JUG by Elkington. The initials “GER DC” in script below the “batwing” symbol are clearly incised on the side. 4” diameter base 5½” high over top of handle. Showing signs of use, but good generally. | N/S |
| 458 | TYER’S NO 6 FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “NUNTHORPE – BATTERSBY 6” from the ex-NER Middlesbrough – Whitby line opened in February 1854. The token section came into being when Nunthorpe East signal box was closed in the late 1960s. Electric token working was replaced by No Signalman token working when Battersby Junction box closed in August 1989. Good, ex-section condition with a little of the paint missing from the engraved lettering. | N/S |
| 459 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE ASPARAGUS TONGS manufactured by Elkington. Two sprung arms, 4½” long, with shaped feet to pick up the vegetable. One arm is clearly incised “GWR” (in roundel) with “Hotels” in scroll below it. VGC. | N/S |
| 460 | TOTEM: BOOTLE ORIEL ROAD BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR station near Liverpool opened in November 1850 as Bootle Village, renamed in June 1924. | £300 |
| 461 | WORKING MODEL of a set of GNR LOWER QUADRANT “SOMERSAULT” SIGNALS. Showing home and distant arms on a wooden post with operating levers. The post and signals are made of wood; levers, rodding and spectacle lens frames are metal. The spectacles are glass and one or two have been broken, but are still present. Provision for signal lamps, but these are not present. An accurately made example, possibly from a signalling school or a garden railway. 71” to the top of the finial, base missing. A couple of detached signal miniature signal frame levers, probably from the same model are also offered. Good condition example of an item rarely seen. | £650 |
| 462 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY COMPANIES MANAGING COMMITTEE – Notice – Farmers and Their Servants and Occupiers …. (plus a further nine lines of text).” 22” x 17” restored front and back in black with the lettering picked out in white. | £75 |
| 463 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BUILT BY THE BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY CARRIAGE & WAGON Co Ltd Smethwick England 1961 Serial № DEL 148” as carried by the BR Bo-Bo 1,550HP diesel electric type 3 loco № D6556 which entered service at Hither Green in June 1961. Renumbered 33038 in February 1974 class 33/0. First withdrawn from Eastleigh in September 1987, reinstated in February 1988, but withdrawn again in October the same year at Stewarts Lane. Eventually sold to European Metals at Kingsbury and cut up there in June 2001. Rectangular, cast brass, 4” x 3” in ex-loco condition front and back, but one corner has been broken. This is a miniature of the external BRC&W plate fitted in the drivers cab above the windscreen between the driver and secondman positions. | £90 |
| 464 | LNER CORONATION PATTERN SILVERPLATE 1 PINT COFFEE POT manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. Oval design, the base 4¼” x 3⅜”, tapering to 3⅜” x 2½”, height 5¾” with lifting lid, carrying handle and spout. The stylised initials “LNER” are clearly incised on the side. Signs of use, but good generally. | £75 |
| 465 | 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. | £400 |
| 466 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LINLITHGOW PALACE, LINLITHGOWSHIRE by Kenneth Steel from the LNER post-war series 1945-47. A view of the castle (the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots) from the shore of the loch with church spire and mountains in the distance. In original style glazed wooden frame and VGC. | N/S |
| 467 | SHEDPLATE: 65C PARKHEAD (1949 – October 1965). This ex-NBR shed had a substantial allocation throughout the 1950s numbering around 60 locos. In 1962 it lost its allocation but in October 1964 it was charged with the upkeep of the Scottish Region’s four preserved examples of pre-group locos, Ex-loco condition front and back. | £150 |
| 468 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “LLANBADARN CROSSING – BOW STREET” the engraved lettering on aluminium plates riveted to both sides. An ex-Cambrian Railways section at the Aberystwyth end of the Dovey Junction to Aberystwyth line. Good ex-section condition with blue paint. | £190 |
| 469 | LNER CAST-IRON DOORPLATE: PORTERS. 17½” x 3⅝” with curved ends, restored face in white on black some time ago, the back in ex-station condition. | £100 |
| 470 | TOTEM: PADDOCK WOOD BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition, deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only in a couple of places. An ex-SE&CR station between Tonbridge and Ashford, the junction for Maidstone, opened as Maidstone Road by the SER in August 1842, renamed Paddock Wood in September 1844. | £220 |
| 471 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 6158 as carried by the GWR 2-6-2T 6100 class loco built at Swindon in March 1933 Lot 278. A long-time Old Oak Common engine, transferred to Severn Tunnel Junction in August 1961, then to Aberdare in October 1963 from where it was withdrawn in June 1964 and cut up by Birds at Risca, Swansea. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £350 |
| 472 | CAST IRON FIRE HYDRANT NOTICE: “LNER – F.H. 28 FT 6 IN.” Scalloped corners, 13¾ x 8¼” the front restored to VGC in black with white letters and figures, the back original. | £30 |
| 473 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Queens Park Works Glasgow № 21871 1918” as carried by the Railway Operating Department 2-8-0 loco № 1894 ex-works in February 1918. On loan from new to the GER going into store at Aintree in August 1921. The loco was purchased by the LNER in February 1925 becoming their № 6510 of class O4/3 entering traffic in July 1925. Became LNER 3791 in July 1946 and finally BR 63791 in July 1948. Reclassified O4/8 in October 1946. Withdrawn in September 195 and cut up by T.W. Ward at Beighton. The number “63791” has been stamped and written on the back. Diamond shaped, 12¾” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £150 |
| 474 | GWR MARINE DEPARTMENT silverplate NUT CRACKERS manufactured by Hutton. 5” long with the wording “GWR Marine Dept” in garter around the initials “GWR” in script are clearly incised into one of the handles. VGC. | £120 |
| 475 | INDUSTRIAL LOCO NAMEPLATE: “BATOUM” as carried by Manchester Ship Canal 0-6-0T inside cylinder loco № 55 built by Hudswell Clarke works № 1002 in 1912 and was ex-works in December that year. Scrapped at Mode Wheel shops in May 1964. Cast brass 26” x 6½” in filthy ex-loco condition both sides. | £750 |
| 476 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY. An original glazed wooden panel from an SR compartment coach with two mounted black and white photographic views of Hastings and Ilfracombe. Both appear to date back to the late 1920s. Frame size is 30” x 14”, glazed panel is 26” x 10” all in good original condition. | £110 |
| 477 | CHINA AND TABLEWARE ITEMS. A selection of cream jugs, cream tots, cups, saucer, beakers, measuring cones, salt and pepper pots, etc., from a variety of railway companies including GER, NER, LNER, SR, LMS, etc. All items in good/VGC. (18) | £300 |
| 478 | LNER silverplate GRAPE SCISSORS manufactured by Walker & Hall. 7½” long twin handled and bladed (not very sharp), the initials “LNER” are incised into one of the handles. VGC and very unusual. | £30 |
| 479 | BR(E) FRAMED AND GLAZED GRADIENT DIAGRAM: UPPER HOLLOWAY TO BARKING with a side-on view of the line showing the mileage at the bottom, the gradients and stations/junctions on the route. Produced in 1962. 50” x 12½” in VGC. | N/S |
| 480 | TOTEM: NELSON BR(M) fully flanged maroon with good colour and shine. Ex-station condition with a minor face chip, one or two edge chips and edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR station on the Burnley – Colne line, opened by the East Lancashire Railway in February 1849, still open today. A rare totem, seen at auction only twice previously, the last time in September 2001. | £450 |
| 481 | MIDLAND RAILWAY SIGNAL POST FINIAL of the larger type with cruciform spike for fitting to a wooden post. 8” x 8” at the base and stands 28” high, repainted to VGC in white. | £55 |
| 482 | BR(M) STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “STATION” with “British Railways” in totem at top and left-pointing two-flight arrow at centre in maroon with white lettering. In virtually mint condition with a couple of very tiny edge chips only. 21” x 10½” fully flanged. | £130 |
| 483 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK & Co Ltd Gorton Foundry Manchester 1887.” The company supplied locos to the following railways in 1887: Portugal, Holland, Tasmania, GNRI, L&YR, Wirral, Mersey, GKN Dowlais, Cork Bandon & South Coast, Alexandra Docks. Large oval, 16¾” x 7¾” ex-loco condition front and back, but unfortunately the plate is missing a section from around the right hand bolt hole. | £200 |
| 484 | TAFF VALE RAILWAY small brass-cased locomotive PRESSURE GAUGE measuring 0-300lbs per square inch manufactured by Schäffer & Budenburgh Ltd Manchester. The letters “TVR” appear on the face. Face 3½” diameter, 5¼” overall. VGC. | £30 |
| 485 | LNER ENAMEL SIGN: “STRATFORD MARKET” in dark blue with white lettering. Good colour and shine although with one or two small face chips not affecting the text. 32” x 3½” once housed in a wooden frame. Exact purpose unknown, but may have been a poster board heading. An ex-GER station on the North Woolwich line opened as Stratford Bridge in June 1847, renamed November 1880, closed May 1957. | £200 |
| 486 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY SILVERPLATE one pint TANKARD by Elkington. Bears the inscription “NER Refreshment Rooms” in garter with “Selby” at the centre. The GR mark and the date 1/21 also “pint” are clearly stamped on the side. 3¼” diameter base, 4⅞” high in VGC. | £68 |
| 487 | SHEDPLATE: 1E BLETCHLEY (March 1952 – July 1965). This ex-LNWR shed was home to over 60 locos in the 1950s, and even in its final year it housed 34. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £160 |
| 488 | WEBB & THOMPSON ELECTRIC TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Dundalk - Inniskeen” engraved and embossed respectively on brass plates affixed to one end. From the ex-GNR(I) Dundalk to Londonderry line. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Good, ex-section condition. | £130 |
| 489 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY LAMP GLASS TABLET: COUPAR ANGUS. 12” x 3½” and shaped to fit inside a lamp case in frosted glass with engraved lettering filled in with blue. From the station between Perth and Alyth Junction, closed in September 1967. Good condition. | £50 |
| 490 | TOTEM: HOLT BR(E) half flanged dark blue with deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. An ex-M&GN Joint Railway station on the Melton Constable – Cromer branch opened in October 1884, closed April 1964, now the southern terminus of the preserved North Norfolk Railway. A rare totem seen only twice at auction previously, the last time in 2002. | £1300 |
| 491 | GWR DOUBLE SIDED ENAMEL SIGN: “PARCELS OFFICE AND CLOAK ROOM” in blue lettering on white, VGC, a couple of touched-in chips on both sides only. Contained in an original wooden frame with metal supports which appear not to be original. Unusual style lettering. | £100 |
| 492 | CAST IRON STOP VALVE NOTICE: “LNER – S.V. 23 FT 0 IN.” Scalloped corners, 13¾ x 8¼” the front restored to VGC in black with white letters and figures, the back original. | £30 |
| 493 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE VULCAN FOUNDRY (Limited) Newton-le-Willows Lancashire № 3874 1925” from metre gauge East African Railways & Harbours 4-8-0 № 2450 of class 24. Originally Uganda Railway class GD № 211. Oval 9” x 5¼” ex-loco condition front and back. | £220 |
| 494 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 485 6A from a 3ft 6 in gauge 4-6-0 loco built by Dübs № 3453 of 1897. Built for general passenger service on the Midland section of the Cape Government Railways as № 575 and renumbered after the Union in 1910 Oval, 20¾” x 14½ in ex-loco condition with plenty of knocks and scrapes. | £300 |
| 495 | LPTB ENAMEL STATION NAME: HOLBORN (KINGSWAY) in dark blue with white lettering. 59” x 12” in VGC, deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping only. There is evidence that it was once housed in a brass frame forming part of a very large roundel. An ex-Great Northern Piccadilly & Brompton Railway (Piccadilly Tube) station opened in December 1906, the “Kingsway” suffix was added in May 1933. | £80 |
| 496 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BRAMHAM CROSS YORKSHIRE by Kenneth Steel from the LNER post war series 1948-55. One of 48 Yorkshire carriage prints and a scene little changed today. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in mint condition. | £50 |
| 497 | SHEDPLATE: 82F WEYMOUTH (1950 – February 1958, later 71G) BATH GREEN PARK S&D (February 1958 – March 1966, previously 71G). Weymouth, an ex-GWR shed was recoded in 1963 when it was transferred from Western Region to Southern Region. Bath Green Park however, was an ex-S&DJR shed which came under the LMS/LMR as 22C until transfer to BR(S) in 1950. It was then transferred to a third region, BR(W), when it became 82F in 1958, swapping identities with Weymouth. Bath Green Park had an allocation of around 50 locos of many diverse types. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £300 |
| 498 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “SUTTON OAK JC – FARNWORTH & BOLD” the engraved lettering picked out in black. This token section came into existence between June 1969 and November 1970 when the line between Sutton Oak Junction and Farnworth & Bold was singled (possibly on 14th December 1969 when Clock Face № 1 signal box closed), and ceased to exist in November 1973 when Farnworth & Bold signal box closed and the token section was extended to between Sutton Oak Junction and Widnes № 1. Good ex-section condition with traces of yellow paint. | £95 |
| 499 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY YARBOROUGH HOTEL NEW HOLLAND silverplate CREAM JUG by Walker & Hall. The wording “Great Central Railway” in a garter surrounding the initials “YH NH” are clearly incised on the side. 2¼” diameter base, 3” to top of handle in VGC. | £300 |
| 500 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY STATION LAMP with four glazed sides one of which opens. The front aspect bears the etched glass tablet “WELNETHAM” with lettering in blue. 9½” x 9½”” base increasing to 16” x 16” and upward glazed sloping roof (painted) and finished off by a chimney atop, some 33” from the base. The four corners still retain the original “ears.” Inside is the original vessel and burner, the vessel plated “Welnetham.” . From the West Suffolk station between Long Melford and Bury St Edmunds opened in August 1865, closed April 1961. The lamp is in original green painted, peeling in places, but is in good order overall. A couple of photographs showing the lamp in-situ accompany. | £280 |
