| Lot | Description | |
| 404 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “BOTSWANA RAILWAYS 8002 BD1” from the 3ft 6in gauge co-co diesel-electric loco built by Krupp № 5521 of 1982. GE [USA] type UM22C built under licence. Also numbered variously as BD.002 / B-D 102. OOU by 1995. Oval, 18¾” x 12¾” cleaned front, ex-loco back. | £70 |
| 14 | CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: E3037 as carried by the BR Bo-Bo 3300HP 25KV Ac overhead class AL4 electric loco built by NBL works № 27794 in 1960 and was displayed at the exhibition at Marylebone Goods Depot in April 1960.stored at East Didsbury and Longsight before entering service at Crewe in September 1960. Spent much time at GEC Birmingham until October 1963 and in January 1966 went to long term store at Bury. In about June 1971 it went to Doncaster Works for refurbishment and was renumbered 84002 in September 1972 class 84. In September 1980 it was sold to GEC Trafford Park as a generator and finally scrapped by Texas Metals in December 1982. Cast aluminium letter and numbers back screwed onto a steel backplate. Face restored to VGC in rail blue, the back, which is otherwise ex-loco, has traces of the original electric blue paint. See also Lot 194. | £700 |
| 294 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “THE BUXTON LIME FIRMS Co Ltd Buxton RS 16” as carried by the outside cylinder 0-4-0ST loco built by Avonside works № 1908 in 1925 and delivered new to Buxton Lime Firms Co Ltd which became ICI Ltd., Alkali Division in 1960. Loco was at Long Sidings Works. Later (date not known) transferred to Tunstead Lime Works. In June 1966 stored for preservation at Carcroft station, but appears to have been scrapped as it is not on the list of preserved locos. Oval, 21” x 12¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £200 |
| 304 | EAST AFRICAN RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1313 from the metre gauge 4-8-2T loco of class 13 built NBL № 27072 of 1953. Built for heavy shunting and modified to 4-8-4T. Rectangular, 25” x 8¾” in totally ex-loco condition, the front with peeling paint. | £100 |
| 394 | EAST AFRICAN RAILWAYS BRASS LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2461 from the metre gauge 4-8-0 of class 24 № 61 built by Nasmyth Wilson № 1584 of 1930, earlier № 222 of class EB3. Rectangular, 25” x 8¾” the front repainted in red, the back in ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 284 | GWR BRASS LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3214 as carried by the GWR 0-6-0 2251 class loco built at Swindon in December 1947 Lot 360. A long-time Worcester loco until transferred to Oswestry and finally Neyland from where it was withdrawn in October 1963 and cut up at Hayes, Bridgend. Completely ex-loco condition front and back. | £1200 |
| 64 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4099 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4073 “Castle” class loco “KILGERRAN CASTLE” built at Swindon in August 1926 Lot 234. Spent many years at Landore before being withdrawn in September 1962 from Llanelly and cut up at Hayes, Bridgend. The castle is a ruin outside the village of Kilgerran two miles south of Cardigan. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £2950 |
| 364 | GWR CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4358 as carried by the GWR 2-6-0 43XX class loco built at Swindon works № 2569 in April 1914 Lot 198. Withdrawn in August 1959 from Gloucester and cut up at Cashmores, Newport. The front repainted to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. | £800 |
| 134 | GWR BRASS LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4553 as carried by the GWR 2-6-2T Prairie 4500 class loco built at Swindon works № 2610 in March 1915 Lot 201. Outside steam pipes fitted in June1932. A Canton, Pontypool Road and Bristol allocation, which ended its days at Laira in December 1958 and was cut up at Hayes, Bridgend. The front repainted, numbers and border lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £750 |
| 300 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “FARNBOROUGH HALL” as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4900 “Hall” class loco 4927 built at Swindon in May 1929 Lot 254. Spent many years at Bristol Bath Road, then had brief spells at Severn Tunnel Junction, Neath, Goodwick. Withdrawn in September 1963 from Llanelly and cut up by George Cohen, Morriston, Swansea. 67” x 13” faithfully restored front with brasswork lightly polished only to VGC. The fully beaded nameplate has the letter “R” indicating that it was the plate carried on the right-hand side of the loco and “Lot 254 № 27” clearly stamped into the ex-loco back. The loco’s CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “4927” and SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE both accompany the lot. These have both been restored on the front, but have ex-loco condition backs. Very unusual to get a full set from one of these locos and in such fine order. Some paperwork and a history of the locomotive accompany. The hall is six miles north west of Banbury. (3) | £10000 |
| 244 | GWR BRASS LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 5063 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4073 “Castle” class loco “THORNBURY CASTLE” built at Swindon in July 1937 Lot 303. Renamed “EARL BALDWIN” in July 1937. The original nameplates were given to 7027 in August 1949. 5063 was a long-time Stafford Road engine, but was withdrawn in February 1965 from neighbouring Oxley and broken up at Cashmores, Great Bridge . Restored front, numbers and border lightly polished, the back painted in black also, but with plenty of evidence of originality. | £3000 |
| 34 | GWR CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 5605 as carried by the GWR 0-6-2T 5600 class loco built at Swindon in January 1925 Lot 228. The rim is clearly stamped “Engine Class T0-6-2” and “Boiler Class BA”. A long-time resident of Cardiff Cardiff East Dock, the loco was withdrawn from Croes Newydd in May 1966 and cut up at Cashmores, Great Bridge. Repainted front with numbers and rim cleaned to bare metal, the back is in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 354 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 6325 as carried by the GWR 2-6-0 43XX class loco built Swindon works № 2825 in March 1921 Lot 212. Outside steam pipes fitted in August 1950. Withdrawn in November 1959 from Pontypool Road and cut up at Birds, Risca. Repainted front, numbers and border lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. The legend “Engine Class 2.6.0 K.M.” and Boiler Class D.G.” are clearly stamped on the border top and bottom. | £750 |
| 4 | GWR CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 7251 as carried by the GWR 2-8-0T 4200 class loco № 4240 built at Swindon works № 2595 in October 1914 Lot 200. Withdrawn in December 1938 and rebuilt as a 2-8-2T of the 7200 class and numbered 7251 at Swindon in March 1939 Lot 318. A long-time Pontypool Road engine, it was withdrawn from Aberdare in January 1964 and cut up at Swindon. Repainted to VGC front and back. | £480 |
| 54 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 7927 as carried by the (GWR) 4-6-0 “Modified Hall” class loco “WILLINGTON HALL” built at Swindon in October 1950 Lot 376. Having spent many years in the Cardiff/Newport, withdrawal came in December 1965 from Oxford. Went to the Llangollen Railway where the boiler was to be used for the construction of the 4-6-0 6800 Grange class loco 6880 “BETTON GRANGE.” The frame of 7927 is intended to be used in the construction of the 4-6-0 1000”County” class loco 1014 “COUNTY OF GLAMORGAN” at Didcot. 7927 therefore counts as the last “Hall” to be broken up. Front restored, numbers and border lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. The hall is located two miles north west of Tarporley in Cheshire. | £2300 |
| 434 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 34209 SGS from the 5ft 6 in gauge East Indian Railways 0-6-0 loco of standard class SGS №1366, built by Vulcan Foundry № 3394 in 1920. Later All India № 34209. Rectangular 26” x 12” front repainted in black and white, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 314 | CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 7600 WP from the 5ft 6in gauge Indian State Railways 4-6-2 loco of class WP built by Canadian Locomotive Works № 2814 of 1955. A semi-streamlined express passenger design. Rectangular 21” x 12” front repainted in blue and white, the back in ex-loco condition. | £520 |
| 384 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: D52072 from the Indonesian State Railways 3ft 6in gauge 2-8-2 of class D52 a heavy mixed traffic design based on German practice and used up to the end of steam in 1984. Rectangular, 14” x 8¾” face polished only. Together with the locomotives matching BRASS WORKSPLATE: FRIED. KRUPP Lokomotivfabrik Essen FNr 3296 of 1951.” Rectangular 14” x 7½” in ex-loco condition both sides. (2) | £260 |
| 374 | RHODESIA RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 254 from the 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2 loco of the 12th class, built by NBL № 24003 of 1930 for heavy duties. Oval, 19” x 13” repainted front in brown, the numbers lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £220 |
| 444 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1245 1 from the 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 freight 4-8-0 loco built by NBL№ 16370 in 1904. Originally a Natal Government Railways design. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” the front repainted in red, brasswork lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £480 |
| 264 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1525 12A from the 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 loco built by NBL № 21743 of 1919 for heavy coal duties. Oval, 20¼” x 14⅜” the front stripped of paint, the back in ex-loco condition. The front shows plenty of knocks and scrapes sustained in service. | £250 |
| 114 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1988 15BR from the 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 of class 15B, later re-boilered to 15BR. Built by Montreal LW № 61441 of 1920. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” the front nicely repainted in black and green, brasswork lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition, but with numbers that were painted on the back when the plate was sold by the railway. The front shows plenty of knocks and scrapes sustained in service. | £250 |
| 24 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2478 19C from the 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 of class 19C built by NBL № 24211 of 1934. Fitted with rotary cam gear. Built for branch line use. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” the front stripped of paint, the back in ex-loco condition. | £180 |
| 174 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2962 15F from the 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2 loco built by NBL № 24502 of 1939 for heavy mixed traffic. Oval, 20¼” x 14⅜” repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 224 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2708 19D from the 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2 loco built Borsig № 14759 of 1938 for branch line duties. Oval, 20½” x 14½” in completely ex-loco condition both sides. | £220 |
| 154 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3420 25NC from the 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-4 of class 25 NC [original non-condensing type with conventional tender] loco. Built by Henschel 28739 of 1952. .Used on the heaviest fast duties. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £1500 |
| 334 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4073 GMAM from the 3ft 6 in gauge 4-8-2+2-8-4 Garratt loco built Henschel № 28702 of 1952 for lighter rail duties. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £520 |
| 84 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: E1175 6E from the 3ft 6in gauge 3000 volt DC Bo-Bo electric loco of 3340HP built by Union CW [SA] 1970-71. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in ex-loco condition both sides, the brasswork lightly polished. | N/S |
| 424 | SNCF CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “SNCF 141.R.201” from the standard gauge 2-8-2 of class 141-R № 201, built by ALCO № 74074 in 1945. Heavy mixed traffic design that lasted to the end of steam. Rectangular 21½” x 14¾” overall with space at the top for sliding in the depot allocation. Restored to VGC on the front in green with white figures and edging, the back painted in brown primer. | £150 |
| Lot | Description | |
| 61 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BEVERLEY MINSTER YORKSHIRE by Sidney Causer from the LNER post-war series 1945-47. A scarce view of the magnificent cathedral building overlooking a farmyard scene with horse grazing in the pasture. In an original type glazed wooden frame. A little faded, but good overall. | £190 |
| 361 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BLYTHBURGH NEAR HALESWORTH SUFFOLK by Henry J Denham from the LNER post war series 1948-55. Shows a rural scene of man walking his dog beside the river with the village and huge church beyond. Not the rarest of prints, but attractive and in a commercial glazed wooden frame. | N/S |
| 31 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BRIXHAM DEVON by Frank H Mason from the Western Region series c.1954. A very rare and sought after print of sailing ships in the harbour on the Devon Coast. In an original glazed wooden frame. Print unused and image excellent, but some slight crinkling in bottom right hand corner. | £320 |
| 336 | CARRIAGE PRINT: FENNY COMPTON WARWICKSHIRE by Jack Merriott from the LMR (A) series issued c.1950. The junction for the Kineton branch, still open for freight traffic. An uncommon print of the village. In an original style glazed wooden frame. A solitary crease does not detract. | N/S |
| 246 | CARRIAGE PRINT: FORT AUGUSTUS INVERNESS-SHIRE by Henry Rushbury from the LNER Post War series issued around 1947. Until 1933, the location even had its own branch line terminus, yet by the time the print emerged, an LMS motor omnibus was conveying passengers along its 24 mile route instead of a train. Fort Augustus lies about half way along the Caledonian Canal between Fort William and Inverness and the fort is situated just at the start of Loch Ness. An uncommon print in an original style glazed wooden frame. Very good unused condition with a minor mark at bottom margin. | £150 |
| 221 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. An early CARRIAGE PANEL: WADEBRIDGE & RIVER CAMEL [Cornwall] by the Photocrom Company c.1895. A beautiful colour tinted photograph panel produced for the GWR. Features the town at the end of the L&SWR “withered arm.” In excellent condition with titled mount and in an original type glazed wooden frame. | £150 |
| 436 | 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. | £90 |
| 416 | 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. | £50 |
| 316 | LMS CARRIAGE ROUTE DIAGRAM: TILBURY & SOUTHEND LINES. A 1935 panel designed by George Dow. A fascinating and rare item reminding us of the days when passenger liners served the docks at Tilbury. Framed and glazed in an original LMS frame and in excellent condition. | £65 |
| 96 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ROBIN HOOD’S BAY YORKSHIRE by Frank Sherwin from the LNER Post War series, issued around 1950. The classic view of the village and coast seen from the cliff tops. Between 1885 and 1965 Robin Hoods Bay was a station on the Scarborough – Whitby line which ran along the cliff tops just north of the village. In an original style glazed wooden frame and an HQ file copy with punched holes which have been neatly repaired. | £220 |
| 286 | CARRIAGE PRINT: ROMAN CAMP CORSTOPITUM NORTHUMBERLAND by Jack Merriott from the LNER Post War series issued between 1945-1955. A view showing the ruins of the Roman settlement unearthed by archaeologists in more recent times. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £45 |
| 386 | CARRIAGE PRINT: SCHIEHALLION NEAR KINLOCH RANNOCH PERTHSHIRE by W Douglas MacLeod from the Scottish Region series issued in 1956/57. A view of the loch with mountains all around. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £80 |
| 11 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PANEL: “ADVERTISE ON THE LIVE LINE!” by D W Burley 1940, advising of facilities at Stations, Carriages, Bridges, Time Tables, Road Sites, Docks, Road Vans, Buses. This print had been used as backing for a later print as the host coach number “15219” (a BR standard corridor composite built in 1950) has been chalked at the side of the print. Nevertheless, a rare example housed in an original 26” x 11¼” glazed wooden frame. | £110 |
| 51 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PRINT: BATTLE ABBEY by Donald Maxwell from the SR original series issued in 1936. A charming image of the derelict and overgrown abbey. A very rare print, only ever seen once before at auction. A couple of minor water stains in the margin do not detract from a print that is in excellent condition otherwise. | £220 |
| 171 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PRINT: PORTCHESTER CASTLE [Hampshire] by Hesketh Hubbard from the SR Post War series (c.1946). A very rare print, only ever seen once before at auction. This is the best preserved Saxon Shore Roman fort in Britain and a magnificent Norman castle. Unframed and in good condition. | £220 |
| 301 | CARRIAGE PRINT: STIRLING BRIDGE STIRLINGSHIRE by Jack Merriott from the LNER post war series 1945-47. A view of the river and the fine old four arch stone bridge. Very attractive in an original style glazed wooden frame, the print in VGC. | £50 |
| 276 | CARRIAGE PRINT: THE CASTLE INVERNESS by F. Donald Blake from the Scottish Region series 1956/57. A fine view of the suspension bridge with castle beyond. Good condition and in an original glazed wooden frame. | £65 |
| 396 | CARRIAGE PRINT: TILBURY HAILING STATION ESSEX by Francis Flint (son of William Russell Flint) from the LNER Post War series, issued around 1950. Features the port when passenger liners called there, with connecting trains to St Pancras. Not a common print. In an original style glazed wooden frame. Mint condition. | £150 |
| 86 | CARRIAGE PRINT: UFFORD NEAR MELTON SUFFOLK by L R Squirrell from the LNER series 1945-55. A tranquil village scene showing thatched cottage with church beyond, the village stocks at the side of the road, available but not in use, for the errant villager. VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £90 |
| Lot | Description | |
| 389 | BR(E) ENAMEL ROAD SIGN: “DEAD SLOW” in dark blue with white lettering, no chips and no rusting. Flangeless, 24” x 18” in VGC. | £38 |
| 281 | BR(E) ENAMEL RUNNING IN BOARD: BAYFORD from the ex-GNR loop line between Hertford North and Stevenage opened by the LNER in June 1924. Wooden framed, 77” x 18” in reasonable condition with a couple of face chips, and a little rusting. | £130 |
| 371 | BR(M) ENAMEL RUNNING IN BOARD: GOODMAYES in dark blue with good colour and shine, but suffering from a little chipping (not affecting lettering). From the ex-GER station between Ilford and Romford on the Liverpool Street – Norwich line, opened in February 1901, still open today. 108” x 24” flangeless (originally contained in a wooden frame), and in ex-station condition. | £45 |
| 91 | BR(E) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “WAY OUT Platforms 1 to 9 Central Line” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine. A two-flight arrow was added (officially) underneath. From the subway at Stratford in East London which had interchange between BR and LT trains at the station. Fully flanged, 36” x 18” in ex-station condition, with a little edge chipping and rusting. | £70 |
| 71 | BR(E) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “SOUTHEND CHELMSFORD Colchester Hertford Cambridge” in dark blue with white lettering and a three-flight left pointing arrow at base. From Stratford in East London which at one time had through services to all the places mentioned. Flangeless, 27” x 8½” chips around the screw holes only, VGC and deep colour otherwise. | £300 |
| 291 | BR(E) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “LONDON” (with left pointing two-flight arrow) in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping only. From a North East London station. Fully flanged 36” x 12” in ex-station condition. | £400 |
| 231 | BR(E) ENAMEL SIGN: “YORK ROAD EXIT Open Week Days 7.0 a.m. to 9.0 p.m. Sundays Closed” in dark blue with white lettering. From a gateway at the exit from Kings Cross (York Road) station which was situated at the north east side of the station and hosted trains going towards Moorgate via the Metropolitan Widened lines. The station closed in March 1977 with the GN electrification. Flangeless, 18” x 12” some edge chipping and rusting, a rarity nonetheless. | £380 |
| 141 | BR(M) ENAMEL RUNNING IN BOARD: MARYLEBONE in maroon with good colour and shine, but suffering from some chipping (not affecting lettering) and some paint spills. From the ex-GCR station opened in March 1899 the terminus of the last main line to London. Like most of the London terminal stations, Marylebone did not have totems and it is therefore difficult to find any hardware bearing the name. 117” x 16” fully flanged and ex-station condition. | £220 |
| 161 | BR(M) ENAMEL STATION FASCIA BOARD: “BLUNDELLSANDS AND CROSBY” (flanked by two “British Railways” totems) in maroon with deep colour and shine, a little edge chip only. Manufactured in two parts 67” x 12” and 60” x 12”. Located on the Liverpool – Southport electrified “Merseyrail” line. VGC. | £60 |
| 391 | BR(M) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “ENQUIRIES SEAT & SLEEPER RESERVATIONS” with right pointing two-flight arrow. Said to be from Blackpool Central an ex Preston & Wyre Railway station which opened in April 1846, closed November 1964. Fully flanged, 36” x 18” in maroon with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of edge chips only. | £240 |
| 311 | BR(M) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “FOR TRAINS TO Liverpool & Southport Via Sandhills” (with left pointing two-flight arrow) in maroon with good colour and shine, a little edge rusting and a small hole at the top, good otherwise. Fully flanged, 30” x 18” from a Merseyside station. | £160 |
| 431 | BR(M) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “PLEASE SHOW TICKETS” in maroon with deep colour and shine, minor edge chipping only. 16” x 10” fully flanged, VGC. | £100 |
| 351 | BR(M) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “TICKETS AND ENQUIRIES” in maroon with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping only. 18” x 12” fully flanged, VGC. | £110 |
| 271 | BR(M) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS (in totem) STATION” with right-pointing two-flight arrow at centre. Excellent condition in maroon with deep colour and shine, a very minor face chip and edge chips only. 21” x 10½” fully-flanged. | £220 |
| 441 | BR(NE) ENAMEL POSTER BOARD HEADING: “BRITISH RAILWAYS” in tangerine with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips only. 28” x 5¾” in VGC. | £200 |
| 21 | BR(NE) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “LONDESBOROUGH ROAD STATION” with left pointing two-flight arrow. Opened by the NER as Scarborough Excursion in June 1908, the station was renamed Londesborough Road in June 1933, but closed in August 1963. As the name implies, the station dealt with much of the seasonal holiday traffic to and from the resort. Fully flanged, 28” x 13” in tangerine with white lettering, excellent colour and shine, one or two chips on the flanges, VGC otherwise. An exceedingly rare and desirable sign. | £1800 |
| 321 | BR(S) ENAMEL LOCO CAB NOTICE: “SPECIAL NOTICE – This Engine is Fitted with an Overheating Detector – A Strong Smell Like Garlic Means a Hot Inside Big-End” with further advice regarding action to be taken. Reputedly fitted to “Bulleid Pacifics.” 5½” x 9” in black on white, a couple of small chips around the screw holes only. | £100 |
| 151 | BR(S) ENAMEL TRESPASS NOTICE: BRITISH RAILWAYS – WARNING – is hereby Given to Persons Not to trespass on the Railway. Penalty Not Exceeding 40/-“ in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine. 10” x 12” in excellent condition. | £150 |
| 341 | BR(W) ENAMEL SIGN: “BEWARE OF THE TRAINS” in chocolate and cream with deep colour and shine, a face chip (not affecting text), a couple of edge chips and a scratch only. Fully flanged, 24” x 20”. Unusual to find this wording on a BR(W) enamel sign. | £110 |
| 421 | BR(W) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS (in totem) STATION” with left-pointing two-flight arrow at centre. Excellent condition in chocolate and cream with deep colour and shine, a very minor face chip and edge chip only. 21” x 10½” fully-flanged. | £100 |
| 181 | SMALL ENAMEL SIGN: “G.W.R. SMOKING STRICTLY PROHIBITED” in white with blue lettering. Repaired edge chips and in good order generally. Flangeless, 9” x 6”. | £350 |
| 131 | GWR ENAMEL SIGN: “SEASON TICKETS MUST BE SHEWN HERE” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, minor edge repairs and corners missing around screw holes, but good overall. 12” x 10” the makers name “Wildmana & McGuyer Ltd BHam” shown in the bottom right hand corner. | £80 |
| 1 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “GWR STATION TRURO” with three-flight arrow at the centre. In brown and cream enamel, with cast iron fixing bracket still attached. One side has a little restoration work to a little edge chipping and rusting. The other side has been overpainted, but still looks good. Measures 24” x 11” (not including bracket) and is in good condition overall. A rare example from this Cornish City on the West of England Main Line to Penzance, opened by the Cornwall Railway in May 1852. | £500 |
| 449 | LNER ENAMEL SIGN: “BEWARE OF THE TRAINS” in blue with white letters, deep colour and shine, one edge chip and a little edge rusting only. 27½” x 19” flangeless, ex-lineside condition. | £190 |
| 29 | LNER ENAMEL LOCO DESTINATION HEADBOARD: “HERTFORD” on one side “WOOLWICH” on the other, in black with yellow lettering. As used on the front of trains between Hertford (East) and North Woolwich and vice versa, worked mostly by any one of Stratford’s N17 class locos. Brass ends for fitting into slots and a little handle at the top for reversal at the end of the journey. 38” x 8” overall and in VGC. | £450 |
| 331 | LNER ENAMEL SIGN: “ENQUIRY OFFICE” (with left pointing three-flight arrow) 1930s style in blue with white letters, a few edge chips and a little rusting. Flangeless, 38” x 18”. | £30 |
| 381 | DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL TRAIN DESTINATION BOARD in black with white lettering to “Euston” on one side and “Willesden” on the other from one of the ex-LNWR “Oerlikon” EMUs which operated the Euston – Watford services as well as Broad Street – Richmond services until replaced by BR built EMUs in 1956. 28” x 4” with a little chipping sustained during a long life in service. | £40 |
| 111 | DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL TRAIN DESTINATION BOARD in black with white lettering to “Richmond” on one side and “Croxley Green” on the other side but in black on white. From one of the ex-LNWR “Oerlikon” EMUs which operated the Broad Street – Richmond and Euston - Watford services until replaced by BR built EMUs in 1956. 28” x 4” with a little chipping sustained during a long life in service. | £150 |
| 401 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL NOTICE: “WAY OUT” in brown with cream lettering and border. 30” x 12” in VGC with hardly any chipping or rusting. Made by the Patent Enamel Co whose name is present at the base. | £170 |
| 261 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “PUBLIC TELEPHONE” (with left pointing arrow) in green with good colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. 24” x 12” flangeless. | £75 |
| 411 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “PLEASE SHOW SEASON TICKETS” in green with deep colour and shine. Flangeless, 9½” x 12” in VGC, a couple of minor face chips and a little edge rusting only. | £50 |
| 101 | ENAMEL POSTERBOARD HEADING: “WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY” in black lettering on white in VGC with minor rusting around edges and screw holes and a small edge chip only. 48” x 4½”. The company was formed in 1922 with the granting of a Light Railway Order to acquire the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway and Portmadoc Bedgellert & South Snowdon Railway from 1st January 1922. Leased to the Festiniog Railway 1st July 1934 and closed in June 1937. The company was wound up in February 1944. Now part of an ambitious preservation project to restore services to Portmadoc which is due to be opened in 2009. | £800 |
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| 250 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “CITY OF CHESTER” as carried by the LMSR 4-6-2 Pacific “Princess Coronation” class 7P (later 8P) loco № 6239 built at Crewe in September 1939 to Lot 150. Built with a double chimney, streamlined casing and painted in red and gold livery. The streamlining was removed in 1947. Became 46239 at Nationalisation in 1948. A long time allocation to Camden (1B) before migrating north to Willesden (1A) for a short time and finally Crewe North (5A) from where the loco was withdrawn in September 1964. The loco was broken up at Cashmores, Great Bridge in December 1964. Cast brass, 75” x 7½” the black background neatly repainted, the lettering and edging lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. This is one of the original plates fitted when the locomotive was built in its streamlined form and originally bore chromed letters. BR took most of the chrome away, but this example has retained it around the edges. The back has a 2” wide cut away section which slotted into the streamline banding. A rare opportunity to obtain such a superb nameplate from this prestigious class. | £28000 |
| 50 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “DICK WHITTINGTON” as carried by the London Passenger Transport Board 1200HP twin 4-wheel bogie 3rd rail electric loco № 13 built by Vickers in 1906 for the Metropolitan Railway. Rebuilt and modified in 1922 by Metro-Vickers. The original nameplates were of a very handsome and fancy design but were removed at the beginning of WW2 to aid the war effort. However, we know of at least two that still exist and it seems these were sold to railway employees at the time. In the early 1950s, LT had the nameplates re-cast in aluminium and these stayed with the loco until withdrawn in January 1962. The loco was painted grey until February 1956, after which is was painted maroon. 45½” x 6” the face repainted otherwise polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. There are two slots on the back which fitted around panels on the side of the loco. | £2500 |
| 375 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ELLEN DOUGLAS” as carried by the (LNER) 4-4-0 D11/2 class loco № 6395 built by Armstrong Whitworth works № 610 in November 1924. Renumbered 2688 in September 1946 and 62688 by BR in September 1948. Withdrawn in July 1961. Approx 53” x 9” and is the flame-cut name in cream on black from the splasher on which it was painted. The paintwork is original and flaking in parts. Nevertheless, a rare survivor. Ellen was of great beauty and charm, she was in love with “MALCOLM GRAEME” (6392) but was being fiercely wooed by “RODERICK DHU” (6400). | £1300 |
| 350 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ETARRE” as carried by the BR Standard class 5 4-6-0 loco № 73114 built at Doncaster to Lot 403 and delivered to Nine Elms in November 1955. Named “ETARRE” in April 1960 following withdrawal of the SR “King Arthur” class loco with the same name. The loco spent many years at Nine Elms, before a brief transfer to Eastleigh and finally Weymouth from where it was withdrawn in June 1966 and cut up by John Cashmore at Newport. 31¼” x 4⅜” with chevron ends. The front has been repainted, the lettering light polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. Etarre was the unfaithful lover of Sir Pelleas, who married Nimue after she had dissuaded him from suicide over the faithless Etarre. | £6600 |
| 300 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “FARNBOROUGH HALL” as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4900 “Hall” class loco 4927 built at Swindon in May 1929 Lot 254. Spent many years at Bristol Bath Road, then had brief spells at Severn Tunnel Junction, Neath, Goodwick. Withdrawn in September 1963 from Llanelly and cut up by George Cohen, Morriston, Swansea. 67” x 13” faithfully restored front with brasswork lightly polished only to VGC. The fully beaded nameplate has the letter “R” indicating that it was the plate carried on the right-hand side of the loco and “Lot 254 № 27” clearly stamped into the ex-loco back. The loco’s CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “4927” and SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE both accompany the lot. These have both been restored on the front, but have ex-loco condition backs. Very unusual to get a full set from one of these locos and in such fine order. Some paperwork and a history of the locomotive accompany. The hall is six miles north west of Banbury. (3) | £10000 |
| 200 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT” as carried by the LNER 4-6-0 B17/1 “Sandringham” class loco № 2805 built by North British Loco Co Hyde Park Works Glasgow Works № 23808 in December 1928 and named “BURNHAM THORPE” the Norfolk birthplace of Lord Nelson and owned by the Earl of Leicester. Renamed “LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT” in April 1938, the lettering in the later “Gill sans” style. Renumbered 1605 in August 1946 and BR 61605 in April 1949. A long-time Stratford loco withdrawn from there in May 1958 and cut up at Doncaster. Cast brass, 60” x 6⅝” repainted front and back, the brasswork lightly polished only. | £7000 |
| 100 | NAMEPLATE: “PRINCESS CHARLOTTE” as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4000 “Star” class loco № 4054 built at Swindon works № 2580 in June 1914 to Lot 199. The loco was modified with elbow steam pipes in October 1945. Withdrawn from Exeter in February 1952 and scrapped at Swindon. 68” x 13” fully beaded, the front has been professionally restored to VGC, the brasswork lightly polished only. The back is in ex-loco condition, the mounting marks clearly visible. A small section of the beading has been cut away at the back to facilitate fitting to the engine, this cannot be seen from the front. A well-proportioned nameplate and arguably one of the best named members of the class. | £12000 |
| 150 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SWANAGE” as carried by the (SR) 4-6-2 “West Country” class Pacific № 34105 built at Brighton in March 1950. A long-time Bournemouth loco, but was withdrawn in October 1964 from Eastleigh and sent to Woodhams at Barry for scrap in February 1965. Purchased by the 34105 Light Pacific Group and moved to the Mid Hants Railway for preservation in March 1978. The loco was first steamed in August 1987. It was the 90th loco to leave Barry for preservation. Cast brass, 63” x 11” the front repainted, brasswork lightly polished only, back in ex-loco condition. The back has the punched letter “L” indicating that this is the left hand plate. NOTE: This is one of the original plates removed from the loco when withdrawn in 1964. A reproduction “West Country Class” scroll manufactured by the Mid Hants Light Railway to match is also available. (2) | £10000 |
| 125 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SWIFT WARSHIP CLASS” as carried by the BR 2,200HP B-B type 4 diesel-hydraulic loco № D850 “SWIFT” built by NBL Glasgow Works № 27979 entering service at Laira in June 1961. To store at Old Oak Common in March 1969, reinstated in May 1969 and finally to store at Newton Abbot in May 1971 from where withdrawn the same month. Scrapped at Swindon Works in March 1972. 31” x 11⅛” face repainted, the back cleaned but showing plenty of evidence of originality, the edges also still bearing much of the original green paint. | £4000 |
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| 115 | BR(NE) Q/R poster (dating from 1962): SERVICE TO INDUSTRY (ICI BILLINGHAM) by Artist Terence Tenison Cuneo (1907-1996). Nightime industrial scene showing the change of motive power occurring at that time. Distinctive Cuneo style makes the whole picture alive: classic poster and an example kept at the NRM York. Rolled and in VGC. | £150 |
| 116 | BR(E) Q/R Poster (dating from 1962): NORFOLK BROADS (Ref PP 1201) by Artist: Raymond Piper (born 1923). Quite wonderful semi-abstract poster of yachting on the Norfolk Broads. Painting is reminiscent of the modernistic era of art with vibrant colours and style. Folded, one or two edge tears, Sellotape stains in the corners, good otherwise. Very collectable. | £300 |
| 117 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (E) Q/R Poster (dating from early 1950s): SERVICE TO INDUSTRY – BRICKMAKING (AR1115) by Artist: Charles Ernest Cundall (1890-1971). Colourful quad showing the once-extensive brickworks near Peterborough with a northbound express racing through. This is one of a series of Industry posters painted by notable artists of the time. Mounted on canvas, minor loss in corners, VGC otherwise. | £375 |
| 118 | LMS Q/R Poster (dating from 1930s): BEAUTY ABIDES NOR SUFFERS MORTAL CHANGE (GE Woodberry) by artist Claude Buckle (1905-1973). Colourful collage of characters from the Roman times to the present set against the beauty of the Scottish glens and mountains. Poster has been folded with one or two edge tears, but in good condition overall. | £200 |
| 119 | LMS D/R Poster (dating from 1936): CHEAP TRIPS FROM EUSTON (Royal Scot loco at top) by an unknown artist Anon May 1936. Uncommon timetable poster showing many evocative names and connections from the WCML. Poster unusually lists Staffa and Iona, Dublin, North Wales Coast stations and Bournville together amongst the many destinations. Mounted on canvas and in good condition. | £75 |
| 195 | BR(W) D/R Poster (dating from 1951): BRISTOL – ROMANTIC CENTRE FOR A DELIGHTFUL HOLIDAY (Ref. PR 101) by Artist Leslie Arthur Wilcox (1904-1982). Timeless view of the Avon Gorge looking south and spanned by Brunel’s Victorian masterpiece, which was finally complete in 1864 a few years after his death. It stands as one of his many memorials. This is a classic WR poster from this West Country city. Rolled and in VGC. | £130 |
| 196 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (W) D/R Poster (dating from 1953): GOD SAVE THE QUEEN – British Railways Pay Their Loyal tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. (Ref: PR41). Wonderful heraldic artwork by artist Charles Shepherd (Shep) (1892-19XX) and commissioned by BR(W) to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Possibly one of the best pieces of heraldry available on a poster, with striking attention to detail and superb colours. Folded, good otherwise. | £95 |
| 197 | BR(S) D/R Poster (Dating from 1961): JERSEY (Photographic) – Go By British Railways (Carrying Ref.AD8749/A2/61/62). Lovely BR photographic image of one of Jersey’s picturesque bays in the Channel Isles. Not seen at auction before, hence very collectable. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 198 | BR(M) D/R Poster (Dating from 1959) : THE EDEN VALLEY (Ref. LM22059) by artist Claude Buckle (1905-1973). Inimitable Buckle style applied to the beautiful area landscape during his golden period. The Eden Valley runs north-westwards from Appleby-in-Westmorland towards Carlisle. The landscape suggests this is Cumberland, somewhere around the Lazonby area. A classic image. Folded, one or two small edge tears, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 199 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (W) D/R poster (dating from 1949): TEIGNMOUTH IS DEVON (Ref PR43) by artist Norman Howard. A poster for West Country seaside aficionados of a couple gazing across the beautiful Devon coastline. This was an early BR poster in a series of Devon posters designed to promote holidays to the west. This is one of the better images. Folded and with pin holes in corners, good otherwise. | £220 |
| 235 | VSOE D/R Poster (dating from 1979): VENICE SIMPLON ORIENT EXPRESS - PARIS by artist Pierre Fix Masseau. Semi abstract view of the bridges of Paris and a silhouette of the Eiffel Tower set in a central heart. Reference to the famous song “I love Paris in the springtime” we wonder. Sure to be a classic poster of the future. Rolled and in excellent condition. | £70 |
| 236 | BR(W) D/R Poster (Dating from 1958): ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA (Ref: PR143(a)/61) by Artist Jack Merriott (1901-1968). This poster is a 1961 re-issue from the original of 3 years prior. Leamington Spa is an architecturally interesting town captured beautifully here by Merriott’s prolific brush in his distinctive style. Merriott was one of …the Big Four’ artists from the early days of BR. Folded, good otherwise. | £170 |
| 237 | LONDON’S UNDERGROUND D/R Poster (dating from 1922): CHESTNUT TIME AT HAMPTON COURT by artist Frank Newbould (1887-1950). A bold and simple stock poster, one of the many painted in the 20s for the Underground by Newbould. A poster not seen that often at auction. Lower empty panel would contain information for the local station where it would have been displayed. Collectable and in good condition mounted on canvas. | £220 |
| 238 | BR(NE) D/R Poster (dating from 1960): BOLTON ABBEY, WHARFEDALE YORKSHIRE (Photographic) 12/60. Wonderful photoposter of the evocative Bolton Abbey, a ruined Augustinian Abbey dating from 14th century. The renowned beauty spot is part of the Duke of Devonshire’s estate. Rolled and in good condition, but with a little wrinkling at the top. | £130 |
| 239 | BR(W) D/R poster (dating from 1959); LYNTON & LYNMOUTH THE ENGLISH SWITZERLAND (Ref. PR59) by artist Harry Arthur Riley (1935-19XX). Riley painted many posters for the Western Region and this shows the rugged north Devon coastline. A couple is looking down over the small town, the scene of the famous 1952 flash flooding disaster that was mirrored by the recent Boscastle incident. Lynmouth has been the subject of some lovely posters – this is a classic. Folded, pin holes in corners, good otherwise. | £190 |
| 305 | BR(W) D/R Poster (artwork dating from 1953): VISIT LONDON (Ref. PR/40) by artist Gordon Nicholl (1888-1959). Pomp and ceremony at its artistic best. This is one of the classic posters from Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation that was later used in several re-issues. Rolled and in good condition. | £180 |
| 306 | BR(W) D/R Poster (dating from 1960): WORCESTERSHIRE – Travel by Train (Ref: PR172/60) by artist Leslie Arthur Wilcox (1904-1982). Lovely English rural scene of the Malvern Hills painted from around the Tewkesbury/Upton upon Severn area and looking north. Wilcox is known for his bold style and use of colour. Folded, good otherwise. | £220 |
| 307 | VSOE D/R Poster (dating from 1980): VENICE SIMPLON ORIENT EXPRESS: THE MADONNA OF THE SLEEPING CAR by Pierre Fix Masseau. The classic image from the series painted for the VSOE in the years 1979-80. Poster shows an elegant lady from the 1930s ready for bed. Limited palette though vibrant colours – a wonderful image. Rolled and in excellent condition. | £100 |
| 308 | LMS D/R Poster (dating from mid 1930s): ISLE OF MAN FOR HAPPY HOLIDAYS – PLEASURE ISLAND (carrying symbols M. LMS alongside the central image). A poster typical of the early 1930s: issue by LMS and not often seen in auction. Mounted on canvas and in good condition although a little dusty. | £550 |
| 309 | BR(W) D/R Poster (dating from 1962): SOUTH WALES (Photographic) – See Britain in Comfort by British Railways. Ref:PR246/62. Poster shows the beautiful Cenarth Falls on the River Teifi near Newcastle Emlyn. There is a lovely old water mill just to the right of the poster but they chose people instead in the foreground. A poster not seen at auction before, rolled and in VGC. | £200 |
| 335 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: WHITBY. From an ex-NER Yorkshire coast station at the end of the branch from Middlesbrough, opened in June 1835 by the Whitby & Pickering Railway, still open today. 22” x 4½” with rounded ends, repainted to VGC front in black with white lettering, the back original. | £500 |
| 336 | CARRIAGE PRINT: FENNY COMPTON WARWICKSHIRE by Jack Merriott from the LMR (A) series issued c.1950. The junction for the Kineton branch, still open for freight traffic. An uncommon print of the village. In an original style glazed wooden frame. A solitary crease does not detract. | N/S |
| 337 | SKELETON TICKET DATE PRESS made of cast-iron and brass with an adjustable date drum (currently set to “31MAY32”). Used by a number of pre-Grouping railways, they were the main rival to the enclosed ticket dating machine manufactured by Thomas Edmondson. Good ex-station condition and in full working order. | £190 |
| 338 | LNER SILVERPLATE BEAKER HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall. The script initials “LNER” are clearly incised on the base. 3¾” diameter base, 4” high overall and in VGC. | N/S |
| 339 | NATIONAL UNION OF RAILWAY WOMEN’S GUILD. A framed and glazed highly coloured certificate commemorating the establishment of the Peterborough No 1 Branch in July 1899. 21½” x 23½” in good condition. | £150 |
| 345 | BR(W) D/R Poster (dating from 1960): HEREFORDSHIRE – FAIR LAND OF ENCHANTING BEAUTY (Ref PR171/60) by artist A.J. Wilson. Colourful view of the Wye Valley above Symonds Yat with the silhouette of the Malvern Hills to the North West. A lovely poster to pair with Wilcox’s Worcestershire (see Lot 306). Folded, good otherwise. | £200 |
| 346 | BR(M) D/R Poster (dating from 1956): THE ENGLISH LAKES – Where Beauty Reigns Supreme (ref LM13656) by artist David William Burley (1901-19XX). Colourful map of the famous beauty spots of the Northwest showing vignettes of places and the British poets and writers associated with the area. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 347 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (WR) D/R Poster (dating from 1950): VISIT HISTORIC PLYMOUTH (ref PR2) by artist Gordon Nicholl (1888-1959). Poster shows the departure of the Pilgrim Fathers in the Mayflower in 1620 and was issued shortly after Nicholl’s death. One of only a few posters showing history from the West Country. Rolled, VGC. | £130 |
| 348 | BR(W) D/R Poster (dating from 1962): THE CAMBRIAN COAST (Photographic) – See Britain in Comfort by British Railways (Carrying Ref. PR245/62). Typical advertising poster of the early 1960s showing the beauty of the Cambrian Coast in Mid Wales. Rolled and in VGC. | £210 |
| 349 | ISLE OF MAN TB D/R Poster (dated 1957): ISLE OF MAN FOR HAPPY HOLIDAYS – GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE TT RACES 1907-57. Evocative poster issued for the famous motor cycle races over 40 years ago by the Tourist Board in Douglas. A super example of the art of the time. Folded, good otherwise. | £760 |
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| 37 | SHEDPLATE: 1C WATFORD (1935 – March 1965). This ex LNWR shed had an allocation of 30 locos in the 1950s. Completely ex-loco condition both sides. Note: an extra hole has been drilled to the left of the right-hand bolt hole. | £320 |
| 67 | SHEDPLATE: 5D STOKE-ON-TRENT (1935 – August 1967). This ex-NSR shed had an allocation of over 100 locos in the 1950s and in its final few months still retained a substantial number of locos. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 27 | SHEDPLATE: 9E TRAFFORD PARK (May 1950 – December 1956, then February 1958 – March 1968). This ex Cheshire Lines Railway shed was home to over 70 locos in the 1950s including 6 Jubilees and 8 ex GCR Directors. By 1960 it had also taken on 2 Patriots, 7 Royal Scots and 9 Britannias. However, within five years it hosted only a few Stanier Black 5s and 8Fs. Repainted front and back, the vendors initials painted thereon and the loco number “42448” chalked on also. This could be spurious as 42448 was withdrawn in January 1963 from Brunswick 27F. | £120 |
| 297 | SHEDPLATE: 10E SUTTON OAK (1935 – October 1954) then Accrington diesel depot (September 1963 – October 1972). The ex-LNWR shed at Sutton Oak had 40 locos allocated in the early 1950s. Several of Accrington’s allocation of DMUs are known to have carried these plates. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example. | £90 |
| 7 | SHEDPLATE: 11D OXENHOLME (1935 – 1950) then Tebay (1950 – June 1960). The ex-LNWR shed at Oxenholme had an allocation of just 8 locos. Neighbouring Tebay’s allocation of 10 locos then took on the code. The latter shed will always be remembered for its LMS 2-6-4Ts banking the northbound freights over Shap. This code ceased to be used when Tebay became 12H. The front repainted, back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example. | £100 |
| 317 | SHEDPLATE: 14E BEDFORD (February 1958 – September 1963). This ex MR shed had an allocation of 30 locos while utilising this code. September 1963 saw it lose its allocation of steam. It became a diesel depot coded 14C. Repainted front and back, the vendors initials painted thereon and an indistinguishable loco number. | £160 |
| 447 | SHEDPLATE: 16J ROWSLEY (September 1963 – April 1964). The ex-Midland shed had a substantial allocation of over 40 locos, and was most noted for its tank locos working the Cromford and High Peak Railway during this period. Repainted both sides. A scarce example. | £110 |
| 257 | SHEDPLATE: 17A DERBY (1935 – September 1963). The former Midland HQ at Derby had a shed housing around 140 locos in the 1950s. By the time it lost this code it was down to just 40. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £110 |
| 407 | SHEDPLATE: 18B WESTHOUSES (1935 – September 1963). This ex-Midland shed was home to over 60 locos in the 1950s. It lost this code and became 16G. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A surprisingly scarce example. | £130 |
| 77 | SHEDPLATE: 26F LEES (1935 – October 1954) BELLE VIEW (until April 1956) and finally PATRICROFT (February 1958 – September 1963). Ex-LNWR shed Lees (23 locos) and ex-MR shed Belle View (30 locos) handed on this code to Patricroft (ex-LNWR) which looked after 80 locos during this period. Patricroft eventually became 9H. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 137 | SHEDPLATE: 34A KINGS CROSS (1948 – June 1963). “Top shed” was home to over 160 locos in the early 1950s, including no fewer than 17 A4s, the majority of which remained there until closure. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £350 |
| 277 | SHEDPLATE: 34C HATFIELD (1949 – January 1961). This ex-GNR shed was home to around 25 locos (N2s and N7s) during the 1950s. Repainted front and back, the vendors initials painted thereon and the loco number “69586” chalked on as well. This loco was withdrawn in March 1961 from Kings Cross and cut up at Doncaster, having been transferred from Hatfield on closure. An extremely rare example, offered only once previously at auction. | £1100 |
| 17 | SHEDPLATE: 36E RETFORD (1949 – June 1965). This code covered the ex-GNR shed and the nearby ex-GCR one. Between them they housed over 60 locos in the 1950s, dwindling to 35 in the final few months of operation. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example. | £130 |
| 327 | SHEDPLATE: 55E NORMANTON (October 1956 – October 1967). This ex-LYR shed was originally in the LM region of BR with the code 20D. Transferred to the NER it became 55E, with an allocation of 40, which had dwindled to just 20 by the year of closure. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £240 |
| 177 | SHEDPLATE: 60E FORRES (1949 – May 1959 steam, January 1964 completely). This ex-HR shed was home to no more than 6 locos during its time as a steam depot. It remained in use as a diesel depot for almost five years. Front repainted, the back original. | £850 |
| 227 | SHEDPLATE: 61A KITTYBREWSTER (1949 – July 1961). The ex-GNSR shed was home to between 50 and 70 steam locos, until it became a short-lived diesel depot when the area became dieselised. Notable residents were the GNSR D40 4-4-0s and the NBR D34 4-4-0s, along with the diminutive Z4 and Z5 0-4-2Ts. Repainted front and back. | £110 |
| 127 | SHEDPLATE: 63C FORFAR (1949 – November 1959, closure to steam July 1964). This former CR and LMS shed (29D), used this code until it became a sub shed of 63A Perth. During its coded period it was home to just 20 locos. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 267 | SHEDPLATE: 64E POLMONT (1949 – June 1960). This ex-NBR shed housed 40 locos in the 1950s, and by the time it changed codes to 65K it had less than 20. Repainted front in red, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example, only three times previously seen at auction. | £150 |
| 247 | SHEDPLATE: 70D BASINGSTOKE (1950 – September 1963) then EASTLEIGH (closed to steam July 1967). The ex-LSWR shed at Basingstoke was most noted for being home to the “Remembrance” 4-6-0s in its small allocation in the 1950s. Eastleigh, also ex-LSWR, took over the code when Basingstoke lost its allocation. Basingstoke however remained open for servicing until the end of SR steam. Eastleigh’s allocation of 100 locos contained no fewer than 36 Bullied Light Pacifics during this period. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £230 |
| 87 | SHEDPLATE: 70F FRATTON (April 1955 – November 1959), then BOURNEMOUTH (September 1963 – July 1967). The ex-LBSCR and LSWR joint shed housed just twenty locos while using this code. Ex-LSWR shed Bournemouth was home to 40 locos including 7 Bullied Light Pacifics and 9 Merchant Navy class. Repainted both sides. | £220 |
| 377 | SHEDPLATE: 72B SALISBURY (1950 – December 1962). An allocation of 50 locos, including 10 “Battle of Britain” class, 3 “Merchant Navy” class and 7 “King Arthurs” graced this ex-LSWR shed in the 1950s. It was recoded 70E in 1962. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition, the BR(S) triangle clearly evident. | £400 |
| 367 | SHEDPLATE: 73A STEWARTS LANE (1950 – June 1962). This ex-SECR shed had an allocation of over 100 locos during this period. Of note were 7 King Arthurs, 6 Schools 13 Bullied Light Pacifics and 3 Merchant Navy class. In June 1962 it was recoded 75D, and lost its steam allocation in September 1963. It is still a Repair and Maintenance depot for diesel and electric locos and a servicing point for steam locos. Front repainted, the back ex-loco condition with the BR(S) triangle clearly visible. | £280 |
| 107 | SHEDPLATE: 84B OXLEY (1949 – September 1963). This ex-GWR shed had an allocation of around 60 locos in this period, including 17 Halls, 5 Granges, and a solitary Manor. It was transferred to the LMR and became 2B. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £120 |
| 157 | LNER ENAMEL SHED ALLOCATION PLATE: NEW ENGLAND. This plate was carried in the cab of a locomotive from around 1925. Removal of the plates began in the early 1950s with the introduction of smokebox mounted codes, but several locos retained them, albeit painted over, until withdrawal. 9⅞” x 1½” with rounded ends in good condition with a little chipping and edge rusting only. A scarce example. | £290 |
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| 95 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: ANCASTER from the ex-GNR line between Bottesford and Sleaford in Lincolnshire opened in June 1857, still open today. Ancaster signal box was opened c.1873 and is still in use today. It is a GNR Type 1 design fitted with a 30 lever Saxby & Farmer rocker frame. Wood with metal letters, 53” x 12½” complete and in original condition. | £150 |
| 55 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: BISHOP AUCKLAND EAST (on two lines) from the truncated ex-NER line between Darlington and Bishop Auckland. The signalbox, an NER Type N4 design was closed in March 1984 when the line towards Darlington and the freight only line to Eastgate came under the control of Shildon. Wood with metal letters, 65½” 15¼” restored to VGC. The legend “West End” has been chalked on the back presumably relating to its position on the box; the mileage of the box location is also shown. | £180 |
| 435 | LMSR SIGNALBOX BOARD: BUCCLEUCH DOCK from an ex-Furness Railway location in the Barrow-in-Furness docks complex. The signalbox closed in the late 1960s. Wood with metal letters, 69” x 10” in original condition, but with much of the beading missing. | £160 |
| 315 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: BURTON SALMON from the ex-NER line between Castleford and Church Fenton. Burton Salmon was a NER Type S3 design opened in 1903 and closed in October 1982 when control passed to Milford signalbox. The station closed to passengers in September 1959, but the line is still in use today. 62” x 9½” in wood with metal letters in good condition. | £350 |
| 285 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: CARR. The signalbox was a GNR Type 1 design located at the north end of Doncaster Decoy Up Yard. It opened in July 1891 and closed in May 1979. Wood with metal letters, 43” x 12” in good original condition. | £200 |
| 295 | LNER ENAMEL SIGNALBOX BOARD: “CHADWELL HEATH” in blue with white lettering, some edge chipping and dirt. From a signalbox between Ilford and Romford on the Great Eastern main line, it was an LNER Type 15 design. It opened in September 1949 fitted with a 20 lever frame and a panel. It was closed in October 1972 when control passed to a panel installed in Goodmayes signal box. Fully flanged 67” x 10”. | £90 |
| 445 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGNALBOX BOARD: CREWE SORTING SIDINGS MIDDLE UP SIDE (on two lines) from the vast ex-LNWR sidings to the south of Crewe station. Crewe Sorting Sidings Middle Up was a BR LMR Type 15 design opened in October 1961 fitted with a BR Gresty Road S&T individual function switch panel. It closed in October 1989. The sidings are still in use for block and engineering trains. Manufactured in two parts 63” x 15” and 58” x 15” and in very good condition with deep colour and shine. | £150 |
| 395 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: FERME PARK SOUTH DOWN from the ex-GNR line between Kings Cross and Wood Green. It was a GNR Type 4b design opened circa.1930. It signalled trains on the Down Goods line, but was taken out of use in April 1969 and closed in December 1969. Wood with metal letters, 108” x 12” in original condition. | £320 |
| 365 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: FORK JUNCTION from the ex-GER line between Stratford (Low Level) and Channelsea Junction in one direction, Stratford Old Yard in the other. Fork Junction signalbox was a GER Type 2 design fitted with a 32 lever Saxby & Farmer frame that closed in March 1973. Wood with raised metal letters, 90” x 12½” repainted to VGC. | £150 |
| 245 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: GOOLE BRIDGE from the ex-NER line between Selby and Brough opened in August 1869, still in use today. The signalbox is a non- standard design and opened as a non block post in July 1869. It is still in use today fitted with a 5 lever McKenzie & Holland No.17 frame and a Westinghouse individual function switch panel installed in May 1933 when the box was also upgraded to a block post. Wood with metal letters, 60” x 9¾” in good original condition but with a little damage to one corner of the beading. | £190 |
| 85 | LMSR SIGNALBOX BOARD: HARRINGTON JCT. Harrington Junction was a Cleator & Workington Junction Railway signal box located on the Siddick Junction to Cleator Moor Junction line. It was reduced to a non block post in June 1964 and was closed in September 1965. Wood with metal letters, 71½” x 10½” in original condition, the bottom beading a little loose. | £260 |
| 15 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: HOULBECKFIELD. The signalbox was was located on the ex-NER York to Scarborough line just to the east of Malton and closed in the latter half of the 1960s. Wood with metal letters, 65½” x 10½” complete and in original condition. | £180 |
| 135 | LNER ENAMEL SIGNALBOX BOARD: “ILFORD STATION” in blue with white lettering, some edge chipping and dirt (mostly brake block dust). From a signalbox between Stratford and Romford on the Great Eastern main line. It was a LNER Type 15 design built in 1948. It opened in September 1949 fitted with a 15 lever Westinghouse No.17A lever frame and an individual function switch panel. It was closed in August 1996 when control passed to Liverpool Street IECC. Fully flanged 62” x 10”. | £1100 |
| 405 | SIGNALBOX BOARD: KILLYWHAN from the ex-G&SWR line between Dumfries and Dalbeattie opened in November 1859, closed to passengers in August 1959. The signalbox was a G&SWR Type 1 design opened in 1878. It closed in 1965 when the Dumfries to Dunragit line was severed at Maxwelltown. Wood 68” x 9¼” in original condition, attractively painted in BR(Sc) light blue with white letters. | £160 |
| 385 | SIGNALBOX BOARD: LONDON ROAD JUNCTION from the signal box in Carlisle which had a LNER type name board and was located between Carlisle № 5 signal box on the West Coast main line and the junction between the Settle and Newcastle lines at Petteril Bridge, and was the junction for the Carlisle Goods avoiding lines. It was a LNWR Type 4 design opened in 1877 and closed in June 1973 fitted with a 25 lever McKenzie & Holland No.28 frame. Wood with metal letters, 64” x 21½” repainted in brown with white lettering, complete apart from a part of the beading at the right-hand edge. | £150 |
| 355 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: “OLNEY” from the ex-MR Bedford – Northampton line which also connected to the Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Line. Olney was a LMSR Type 11c design opened in May 1942. It was fitted with a 30 lever frame. The line closed to passengers March 1962., but remained in use between Oakley Junction and Piddington until January 1964 when it closed completely. Wood with metal letters, 33½” x 10½” in good, original condition. | £450 |
| 415 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: “TURVEY” from the ex-MR Bedford – Northampton line which also connected to the Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Line. Turvey was a MR Type 3a design opened in April 1902. It was fitted with a 20 lever frame. The line closed to passengers March 1962., but remained in use between Oakley Junction and Piddington until January 1964 when it closed completely. Wood with metal letters, 39½” x 10½” in good, original condition. See also Lots 164 and 258. | £200 |
| 425 | LMSR SIGNALBOX BOARD: WENNINGTON JCT from the ex-Midland Railway line between Clapham (Yorks) and Lancaster, the junction onto the ex-Mid & FR Joint line to Carnforth, which is still in use today. Wennington Junction was a MR Type 2a design opened in May 1890. When closed in January 2006 it was fitted with a 27 lever MR Tumbler frame. Wood with metal letters, 72” x 10¼” complete and in original condition. | £150 |
| Lot | Description | |
| 121 | GREAT EASTERN HOTEL HARWICH SILVERPLATE 1 PINT TANKARD. The legend “Great Eastern Hotel” in garter around the name “Harwich” at the centre with the GER “batwing” symbol at the top are clearly incised on the side. 3⅜” diameter base, 5” high in VGC. The hotel closed c.1910, its popularity having diminished when most of the traffic to the continent was transferred to the nearby Parkeston Quay. | N/S |
| 72 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY SILVERPLATE MEAT SERVERS manufactured by Elkington. Twin sprung blades with centre restraint. 9½” long with the initials “GER” and “batwing” symbol clearly incised on one handle. VGC. | £80 |
| 92 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE FRUIT BOWL manufactured by Walker & Hall. Pie-crust type pinched edging with large intricately embossed grapes on a vine design in centre. 9” diameter x 2” high, the “GWR Hotels” coat of arms incised on the outside of the edging. VGC and a rare item. | £300 |
| 352 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE ICE CUBE TONGS manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield featuring claw feet to pick up the ice. 5½” long, the legend “GWR (in roundel) Hotels” is incised into one of the arms. VGC. | £120 |
| 152 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE COCKTAIL SHAKER manufactured by Elkington. Comprises cup and securely fitting lid each 3⅜” diameter at rim, which slot into each other to mix the drinks, 8” tall when joined. The “GWR Hotels” coat of arms are incised on the side. VGC. | £280 |
| 292 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE CRUMB SCOOP manufactured by Elkington. Company coat of arms with “Great Western Railway Hotels” in garter beneath it clearly incised on the handle. 12½” long and in VGC. | £110 |
| 206 | GWR MARINE DEPARTMENT SILVERPLATE FOUR EGG CUP HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall. Complete with four detachable egg cups and all four matching spoons. 5¾” diameter base, 7” to top of centrally mounted hoop carrying handle. The initials “GWR” surrounded by “Marine Dept” in garter around them are clearly incised on the side. This is repeated on the handles of all four spoons. A star item in exceptional condition. | £720 |
| 208 | GWR MARINE DEPARTMENT SILVERPLATE TURNOVER ASHTRAY manufactured by Walker & Hall. A central bowl turns over on a pivot to deposit ash and cigarette ends in the base. The initials “GWR” surrounded by “Marine Dept” in garter around them are clearly incised on the side. 3½” diameter base, 1¾” high. Rare and VGC. | £240 |
| 379 | GWR ROYAL HOTEL SILVERPLATE NUT CRACKERS manufactured by Elikington. 5” long with the GWR coat of arms, the initials “GWR” and “Great Western Royal Hotel” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on one of the handles. VGC. For a history of the hotel see Lot 102. | £180 |
| 102 | GWR ROYAL HOTEL SILVERPLATE STRAWBERRY DISHES. Comprises a pair of flowery style dishes joined to a central carrying handle with hoop at the top. Bowls 5” diameter, 7½” tall. The GWR coat of arms, the initials “GWR” and “Great Western Royal Hotel” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on both bowls, but no manufacturers name present. 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.. In excellent condition, not seen by us previously. | £240 |
| 12 | GWR “TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL” SILVERPLATE CIGAR HOLDER manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 4” diameter dish supporting centrally mounted cigar rest, 2¼” high. The company initials “GWR” surrounded by “Tregenna Castle Hotel” in garter are clearly incised on the side. 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. Very rare, not seen by us previously. | £190 |
| 191 | GWR “TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL” SILVERPLATE VINEGAR BOTTLE manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. Bulb shaped, 6” high, base 2⅝” diameter. The company initials “GWR” surrounded by “Tregenna Castle Hotel” in garter are clearly incised on the side. 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 rare. | £320 |
| 207 | LIVERPOOL & GT WESTERN STEAMSHIP CO LIMITED SILVERPLATE MILK JUG manufactured by Elkington. 3¼” diameter base, 5” high. Nicely engraved with flowery pattern around base and rim. A little worn, good generally. | £120 |
| 36 | LNER SILVERPLATE SODA SYPHON HOLDER by Gladwin “Embassy” ware. 5⅜” diameter base, 6” high with ornate carrying handles on each side. The script initials “LNER” are clearly stamped in the side. Excellent condition. | £180 |
| 372 | LNER SILVERPLATE ASH TRAY manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. Five slots for cigarettes. 5” diameter, the script initials “LNER” are incised into the edge. VGC. | N/S |
| 338 | LNER SILVERPLATE BEAKER HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall. The script initials “LNER” are clearly incised on the base. 3¾” diameter base, 4” high overall and in VGC. | N/S |
| 432 | LNER SILVERPLATE HALF PINT TANKARD manufactured by Walker & Hall. The script initials “LNER” are clearly incised on the side. The mark “GR 37” (i.e. 1937) is also stamped near the handle. 2¾” diameter base, 4” high and in VGC. | £70 |
| 142 | LNER SILVERPLATE FLOWER VASE manufactured by Gladwin “Embassy” ware. A chunky trumpet shape, 5⅛” diameter at top, 12” high. The script initials “LNER” are clearly inscribed on the side. VGC. | £260 |
| 167 | LNER SILVERPLATE FRUIT BOWL manufactured by Walker & Hall. Oval, with base decoration, 10¾” x 8¾” the script initials “LNER” on the side. A little wear and tear, good otherwise. | £120 |
| 392 | LNER SILVERPLATE TOAST RACK manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. Provision for four slices of toast , 5¼” x 3” base, 5¾” tall to top of hoop carrying handle. The script initials “LNER” are clearly incised in the base. VGC. | £180 |
| 266 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY SILVERPLATE 1½ PINT COFFEE POT manufactured by Elkington. 4” diameter base, 7½” to top of lift lid top. The letters “L&NWR Co – MD (Marine Department)” in garter surrounding the “Britannia” crest clearly incised in the side. Together with a couple of teaspoons – BR(M) and LNER. Slight wear and tear only. (3) | £110 |
| 136 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY DINING SALOON SILVERPLATE FRUIT BOWL manufactured by Elkington. Oval, with base decoration, 11” x 8½” the “Britannia” crest with “L&NWR Dining Cars” clearly incised inside the bowl. A little wear and tear only. | £80 |
| 43 | PULLMAN CARS SILVERPLATE 1 PINT COFFEE POT manufactured by Walker & Hall. 3½” diameter base, 5¾” to top of lift lid top. The company coat of arms with the wording “Pullman Car Company Limited” in garter round the edge is clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £250 |
| 46 | PULLMAN CARS SILVERPLATE SMALL SUGAR SHAKER. Lighthouse style, 2¼” diameter base, 5¼” tall, no manufacturers name shown. The company coat of arms with the wording “Pullman Car Company Limited” in garter round the edge is clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £80 |
| 205 | RED STAR LINE SILVERPLATE PIN TRAY manufactured by Elkington. The company house flag with the name “Red Star Line” in scroll below it are clearly incised in the bowl. Oval 3¼” x 2½” at rim, 1” high. VGC. | £50 |
| 62 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY SILVERPLATE 1½ PINT COFFEE POT manufactured by Alpha. 4½” diameter base, 7¾” to top of lift lid top. The name “Southern Railway” in garter is clearly incised in the side. VGC. | £100 |
| 201 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE COCOA POT manufactured by Elkington. The “White Star” flag is incised on both sides below the embossed star. The legend “White Star Line” appears in full on the base. 3¼” diameter base, 6¼” high and in VGC. | £220 |
| 203 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE MENU HOLDER. Formed of a five point star 1⅜” high with a clip against it, standing on a rectangular base 2⅛” x 1⅜”. No manufacturer’s name present but the “White Star” line symbol is clearly incised on the base. Unusual and in VGC. | £90 |
| 202 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE SMALL TUREEN. Oval, 6½” x 4½” at rim, 4” high, with two ornate carrying handles. The “White Star” flag clearly evident within engraved work on the sides. No manufacturer’s name evident. VGC. | N/S |
| Lot | Description | |
| 258 | TYER’S SINGLE LINE HOOP WITH LEATHER POUCH CONTAINING NO 6 FIBRE TABLET: “TURVEY – OLNEY 6” from the ex-MR section opened in June 1872, closed to passengers March 1962. Electric tablet working was introduced briefly between June and September 1913. It was reintroduced in February 1915 and remained in use until the line between Oakley Junction and Piddington closed completely in January 1964. Good, ex-section condition. See also Lots 164 and 415. | £100 |
| 88 | TYER’S SINGLE LINE HOOP WITH LEATHER POUCH CONTAINING NO 6 BRASS FACED TABLET: “HOLBEACH – GEDNEY 23” from the ex-M&GNJtR section opened in November 1858, closed to passengers February 1959. A token section between Holbeach East and Gedney signal boxes came into use in 1957 when Fleet signal box ceased to be a block post. The Holbeach and Gedney token section ceased to exist during 1964 when Gedney signal box was closed and the token section was extended to between Holbeach and Long Sutton. VGC. | £420 |
| 148 | TYER’S SINGLE LINE HOOP WITH LEATHER POUCH CONTAINING BRASS AND STEEL KEY TOKEN: “ELY DOCK JCN – SOHAM 9” from the ex-GER Ely – Newmarket line. The section came into existence in August 1967 when Barway Siding signal box was closed and the token section was extended. Token working was replaced by tokenless block working in the 1980s. The leather pouch is stamped twice “Tyer & Co Ltd Guildford England” and is dated “10 63”. Exceptional condition. | £220 |
| 378 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “DENNY WEST JCT – DENNY 11” the lettering stamped into the end around a central hole. This ex- Caledonian Railway token section came into existence in February 1935 when Bonnybridge Junction signal box closed and ceased to exist in August 1959 when Denny West Junction signalbox closed and the token section was extended to between Larbert Junction and Denny. The line lost its passenger services as long ago as 1930. Rusty ex-section condition. | £140 |
| 228 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “ETTINGTON – KINETON” the engraved lettering picked out in black. This ex-SMJR token section ceased to exist in August 1966 when both signal boxes and the Kineton to Stratford-upon-Avon line was closed. Passenger services serving both stations ceased in April 1952. Good ex-section condition with traces of green paint. | £600 |
| 438 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “HOLT – PATNEY AND CHIRTON” the embossed lettering of the latter below the re-engraved name “Holt” on copper plates riveted to both sides. This ex-GWR token section came into existence when Devizes signal box closed in July 1965 and the token section was extended, and ceased to exist when the line closed in April 1966. Good ex-section condition. | £50 |
| 298 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “LLANBRYNMAIR – CEMMES ROAD” the engraved lettering on copper plates riveted on one side. This token section on the ex-Cambrian Railways ceased to exist in the mid 1960s when Llanbrynmair signal box was closed and the token section was extended to between Talerddig and Cemmes Road. Passenger services ceased in June 1965. Good ex-section condition. | £240 |
| 241 | 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. | £95 |
| 418 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “MALLAIG JCN – SPEAN BRIDGE 20” the engraved lettering picked out in black around the triangular hole at the end. This West Highland Railway token section ceased to exist in May 1988 when the line was worked by radio electric token block controlled from Banavie. Good ex-section condition. | £180 |
| 368 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “MANTON - CORBY” the re-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. | £70 |
| 248 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “TAIN – INVERGORDON 22” the engraved lettering picked out in blue around the square hole in the end. This token section on the ex-HR Far North Line came into existence in October 1966 when Fearn signal box was closed and the token section was extended. It ceased to exist in December 1985 when the line became controlled by radio electric token block controlled from Dingwall. Good ex-section condition. | £150 |
| 58 | GREAT SOUTHERN & WESTERN RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Ardrahan - Craughwell” embossed on brass plates riveted to the steel shaft. From the Athenry – Limerick line, closed to passengers in April 1976. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Repainted in black to VGC. | £80 |
| 278 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Lampeter - Llanybyther” embossed on brass plates riveted to the steel shaft. The section on the Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line ceased to exist in February 1965 when Llanybyther signal box was closed. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Good, ex-section condition. | £230 |
| 408 | TYER’S NO 6 FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “ALSTON – LAMBLEY 25.” This ex-NER token section came into existence when Slaggyford signal box was closed and ceased to exist in the mid 1960s. Passenger services ceased in May 1976. Good, ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 38 | TYER’S NO 6 BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “MAREHAY CROSSING – DENBY NORTH 28.” This ex-MR token section ceased to exist in April 1963 when Marehay Crossing signal box closed and the line was reduced to one engine in steam working. Passenger services on the line ceased as long ago as 1930, but the line was retained for colliery workings. Good, ex-section condition. | £340 |
| 18 | TYER’S NO 6 ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SWAFFHAM STATION – NARBORO 2.” This ex-GER token section on the Kings Lynn to Dereham line, ceased to exist in September 1968 when the line was severed at Middleton Towers. Passenger services ceased in September 1968. Good, ex-section condition. | £100 |
| Lot | Description | |
| 296 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 2289 as carried by the GWR 0-6-0 2251 Class built at Swindon in January 1936 Lot 298. A Worcester and Hereford loco until transferred to Banbury in September 1962. Withdrawn there in May 1964 and cut up by John Cashmore, Great Bridge. Totally ex-loco condition front and back, but the numbers have been cleared of white paint to leave a flat but rusty surface. | £400 |
| 66 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 4154 as carried by GWR 2-6-2T 5101 class built at Swindon in July 1947 Lot 361. A long-time Banbury loco before going to Stourbridge and finally Oxley from where it was withdrawn in October 1965 and cut up at Cashmores, Great Bridge. Totally ex-loco condition front and back, the white paint of the numbers flaking. | £420 |
| 106 | SMOKEBOX 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, the back in ex-loco condition. The castle dominates the centre of the town in Dyfed. | £1500 |
| 326 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 30127 as carried by the ex-LSWR 0-4-4T Class M7 built at Nine Elms in October 1911 Order No X14. Numbered LSWR 127 SR 127 finally BR 30127. A long-time Bournemouth loco, it was withdrawn from there in November 1963 and cut up at Eastleigh. Rusty condition front and back, the embossed BR(S) triangle symbol clearly visible. | £600 |
| 26 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 30317 as carried by the LSWR 0-6-0 700 Goods class loco built by Dübs Glasgow works № 3529 in May 1897 № 706. Superheater fitted in April 1925. Renumbered 317 in June 1898 and retained the same number in SR service. Became BR 30317 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn in July 1961 from Exmouth Junction, but had spent many years at Salisbury previously. Scrapped at Eastleigh. Front repainted a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £550 |
| 256 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 31915 as carried by the SR 2-6-4T Class W built at Eastleigh in February 1932. Numbered SR 1915 and finally BR 31915. A Stewarts Lane and Norwood Junction engine until transferred to Exmouth Junction from where it was withdrawn in October 1963 and cut up at Eastleigh. Only five engines of the W Class were built for freight duties and they incorporated parts left over from the conversion of Classes K and K1 in 1926. Totally ex-loco condition front and back, the embossed letter “A” appears on the back. | £1000 |
| 156 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 42601 as carried by the LMS 2-6-4T class 4P later class 4 № 2601built by NBL Hyde Park works № 24357 in 1936 Lot 133. Renumbered 42601 at Nationalisation. Spent some years at Bangor before transfer to Springs Branch from where it was withdrawn in April 1965 and cut up at TW Ward, Beighton. Front repainted to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. | £350 |
| 56 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 44113 as carried by the LMSR 0-6-0 class 4 later 4F loco № 4113 built at Crewe in 1925 Lot 10. Became BR 44113 at Nationalisation. Spent a number of years at Bedford, before moving to Coalville and finally Westhouses from where withdrawn in January 1966 and cut up by Cohens at Kettering. Repainted both sides a long time ago. | £1000 |
| 446 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 44132 as carried by the LMSR 0-6-0 class 4 later 4F loco № 4132 built at Crewe in 1925 Lot 10. Became BR 44132 at Nationalisation. For many years a Nottingham allocation finally withdrawn in August 1963 and cut up at Derby Works. Front repainted, the back painted in grey primer. | £450 |
| 126 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 45491 as carried by the LMSR 4-6-0 class 5 loco № 5491 built at Derby in December 1943 the last loco of Lot 152. Became 45491 at Nationalisation. A long-time Kingmoor engine, from where it was withdrawn in July 1965 and sent to Barry Docks. It was rescued from Barry in July 1981 and privately preserved. Ex-loco condition both sides, but the numbers have been stripped of their white paint. | £500 |
| 186 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 47272 as carried by the LMSR 0-6-0T class 3 later 3F loco 7112 built by Vulcan Foundry works № 3729 in 1924 Lot 12. Renumbered 7272 in 1934 and BR 47272 at Nationalisation. Spent many years at Hasland, before eventual transfer and withdrawal from Birkenhead in June 1966. Cut up at Birds Long Marston in December 1966. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £500 |
| 356 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 47378 as carried by LMS 0-6-0T class 3 later 3F loco № 16461 built at Vulcan Foundry works № 3949 in 1926 Lot 35. Renumbered 7378 in 1934. Became BR 47378 at Nationalisation. A long-time Patricroft loco withdrawn from there in November 1965 and cut up by TW Ward Killamarsh in February 1966. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £350 |
| 176 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 55269 as carried by the (Caledonian Railway) 0-4-4T class 2P loco № 15269 built by Nasmyth Wilson works № 1462 in 1925 Lot 23 for the LMS. Same design as Caledonian Railway class 431. Became BR 55269 at Nationalisation. Allocated to Ayr, then Forres (60E) and finally Inverness from where it was withdrawn in March 1962 and cut up by Arnott Young, Troon in November 1962. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £1000 |
| 6 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 57345 as carried by the Caledonian Railway 0-6-0 294 class loco № 694 built at St Rollox in 1892 to Order Y30. Became LMS 17345 class 2F and BR 57345 from October 1949. A long-time Perth loco withdrawn from there in March 1962 and cut up at Arnott Young, Old Kilpatrick. Restored front to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. | £720 |
| 146 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 60097 as carried by the LNER 4-6-2 Pacific A3 class loco № 2751 “HUMORIST” which entered traffic at Doncaster in March 1929. In March 1933 the top of the smokebox was cut away and wind vanes were fitted, In July 1937 a double blast pipe was fitted. A double chimney was fitted in February 1938. Renumbered 97 in May 1946 and 60097 by BR in June 1948. By February 1948 large smoke deflectors were fitted. A long-time Haymarket loco, transferred to St Margarets in January 1962 and withdrawn from there in August 1963 and cut up at Doncaster. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. See also Lot 23 | £3200 |
| 226 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 62049 as carried by (LNER) 2-6-0 Class K1 built by NBL Queens Park works № 26653. Entered service in October 1949 at Darlington. A long-time York loco withdrawn from there in June 1965 and cut up by Hughes Bolckow, Blyth. Totally ex-loco condition front and back, apart from the legend “£4” on the back, the cost to the original purchaser. | £650 |
| 16 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 63586 as carried by the GCR 2-8-0 class 8K loco № 332 built at Gorton in October 1911 Order № 340. Became LNER class O4/1 from 1923 and renumbered 5332 in March 1925, 3505 in January 1946, 3586 in February 1947, BR E3586 in February 1948 and finally 63586 in November 1950. Having spent many years at Mexborough it was withdrawn in October 1965 from Frodingham and cut up by TW Ward Killamarsh. Ex-loco condition both sides, some metal remnants around bolt holes when plate was burnt off the engine. The other loco classes with plates of the same dimensions are embossed on the back along with the casting number “17821C.” | £350 |
| 366 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 90117 as carried by Ministry of Supply 2-8-0 Austerity loco № 77019 built by North British loco Co in 1943. No NBL works number issued , but loco did carry NBL plate 25170 for a short time. On loan to the LNER from new until returned to the WD in January 1945. Went to France and returned to the UK being purchased by BR in December 1948 becoming 90117. Withdrawn from Thornton Junction in January 1967 where it had spent most of its career and cut up by J MacWilliam, Shettleston in May 1967. Restored front to VGC, the back repainted. This example is thought to be a very early casting by St Rollox Works Glasgow and bears the double “1s” with a serif top. As far as we are aware, this practice was confined to that works for a very short period only. | £780 |
| 76 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 90425 as carried by the Ministry of Supply 2-8-0 Austerity class loco 77100 built at Vulcan Foundry works № 4916 in September 1943. On loan to the LNER from new until February 1945 until sold to the LNER in October 1946 becoming class O7 № 3104 in March 1947. Renumbered 63104 in July 1948, then purchased by BR in December 1948 becoming 90425 in November 1949. Spent many years at Frodingham from where it was withdrawn in December 1962 and stored there until cut up by Central Wagon Co Ince in December 1963. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £500 |
| Lot | Description | |
| 180 | TOTEM: ABERYSTWYTH BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of tiny chips on the face and very minor edge rusting only. An ex-Cambrian Railways station at the end of the line from Shrewsbury, the junction station for the narrow gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway, opened in June 1864, still open today.. A scarce and highly desirable totem, this is the best example we have seen to date. | £1150 |
| 320 | TOTEM: BEESTON BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge rusting and chipping only. A couple of holes have been face drilled to facilitate wall mounting and this has caused a little chipping and rusting around them, but this should not detract. From an ex-MR Nottinghamshire station between Trent and Nottingham Midland, opened in June 1839, still open today. A rare totem, seen only twice previously at auction. | £500 |
| 400 | TOTEM: BEESTON CASTLE AND TARPORLEY BR(M) fully flanged maroon in ex-station condition with deep colour and shine, but bearing some edge chipping and rusting. From an ex-LNWR station between Crewe and Chester opened in October 1868, closed April 1966. | £520 |
| 90 | TOTEM: BELLSHILL BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of repaired face chips and minor edge rusting only. From an ex-Caledonian Railway Glasgow area station on the line to Shotts opened in May 1879, still open today. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £450 |
| 10 | TOTEM: BETWS-Y-COED BR(M) half flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour, if a little matt. Minor edge rusting expertly repaired. From an ex-LNWR station originally Bettws-y-Coed, renamed in 1953, on the Conwy Valley line between Llandudno Junction and Blaneau Ffestiniog opened in April 1868 and still open today. A very rare totem, seen only once previously at auction, in September 1990. | £2050 |
| 130 | TOTEM: BRIDGE OF ALLAN BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway station between Stirling and Dunblane, opened in May 1848, closed November 1965. A rare totem, seen only three times previously at auction. | £820 |
| 155 | TOTEM: BRIMSDOWN BR(E) fully flanged dark blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of tiny touched-in face chips and repainted edge rusting only. An ex-GER station on the Lea Valley line between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt opened in October 1884, still open today. A rare example seen only twice previously at auction. | £1300 |
| 230 | TOTEM: BRIXTON BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a minor face scratch, one or two edge chips and a little edge rusting only. An ex-SE&CR busy South London interchange station opened in March 1862 serving many parts of the south. A surprisingly scarce totem, not seen at auction since 2000. | £450 |
| 290 | TOTEM: CARDIFF QUEEN STREET BR(W) half flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with good colour and shine, a little edge rusting and chipping but no face chips. An ex-TVR station opened as Crockherbton, but renamed with current title in 1877. | £400 |
| 60 | TOTEM: CARDINGTON BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of tiny face chips and minor edge rusting only. From an ex-MR station between Bedford and Hitchin opened in May 1857, closed January 1962. A very rare totem, seen only once previously at auction in 1997. | £1600 |
| 330 | TOTEM: CLAPHAM JUNCTION BR(S) fully-flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips only. An ex-LSWR station opened in May 1838 and still the busiest junction in the world today. An excellent example of one of the most desirable and popular “Junction” totems. | £900 |
| 420 | TOTEM: COLNE BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-L&YR and Midland joint station between Burnley and Skipton opened in October 1848, still open today. | £500 |
| 240 | TOTEM: CRATHES fully flanged BR(Sc) light blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, very minor edge rusting only. An ex-GNSR Deeside branch station between Park and Banchory opened in January 1863, closed February 1966. A very rare totem, never seen previously at auction. | £1700 |
| 380 | TOTEM: DEGANWY BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, some minor edge rusting expertly repainted. From an ex-LNWR station between Llandudno Junction and Llandudno opened in April 1882, still open today. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £1300 |
| 310 | TOTEM: DUMBARTON CENTRAL (the suffix appearing in the lower panel) BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, repainted edge rusting only. From an ex-Dumbarton & Balloch Joint Line station opened in July 1850, the suffix added in March 1952, still open today. | £420 |
| 270 | TOTEM: EDENBRIDGE. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two edge chips and a little edge rusting only. An ex-SE&CR station between Godstone and Tonbridge opened in 1842, still open today. A surprisingly scarce totem, only four times previously seen at auction. | £350 |
| 410 | TOTEM: ELTHAM WELL HALL BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two repainted edge chips only. An ex-SE&CR South East London station between Lewisham and Bexleyheath opened as Well Hall in May 1895, closed March 1985 and replaced by a new station at Eltham. | £400 |
| 430 | TOTEM: FINNINGHAM BR(E) half flanged dark blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, attention to minor edge rusting only. An ex-GER station on the Ipswich – Norwich main line opened in June 1848 by the Eastern Union Railway, closed November 1966. A scarce example, infrequently seen at auction. | £800 |
| 70 | TOTEM: FOLKESTONE EAST BR(S) fully-flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips and a little edge rusting only. An ex-SE&CR station opened in December 1843, variously named Folkestone, Folkestone Old, Folkestone Junction, Folkestone Junction (Shorncliffe) and finally Folkestone East from September 1962, the station closed in September 1965. | £400 |
| 80 | TOTEM: GOBOWEN BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-GWR station between Shrewsbury and Wrexham opened in October 1848, once a junction station for Oswestry. | £360 |
| 340 | TOTEM: HAYES BR(S) green in good condition with deep colour and shine, but having a few minor face chips which have been touched in and a little edge rusting. From an ex-SE&CR Kent station at the end of the branch from Elmers End, opened in May 1882, still open today. | £420 |
| 360 | TOTEM: HENLOW CAMP BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of edge chips and minor edge rusting only. From an ex-MR station between Bedford and Hitchin opened as Henlow in May 1857, renamed Henlow Camp in March 1933, closed January 1962. A very rare totem, seen only once previously at auction in April 2001. | £1550 |
| 390 | TOTEM: HOOK BR(S) green in VGC with deep colour and shine. One or two minor edge chips only. From an ex-LSWR station one stop away from Basingstoke on the South Western main line, opened in July 1883, still open today. A rare totem seen only three times previously at auction. | £500 |
| 20 | TOTEM: KEITH JUNCTION BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of expertly repaired face chips and repainted edge rusting only. From an ex-Highland Railway station on the Aberdeen – Inverness line, originally named Keith, later renamed Keith Junction by the LMSR to distinguish it from the ex-GNSR station, renamed Keith again in May 1980, still open today. | £780 |
| 220 | TOTEM: KENDAL BR (M) fully flanged maroon with deep colour and shine, a couple of minor face scratches and a little edge rusting do not detract. An ex-LNWR station on the Windermere branch opened in 1846, still open today. An uncommon totem, seldom seen at auction. | £1100 |
| 30 | TOTEM: KIMBERLEY BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. A couple of holes have been face drilled to facilitate wall mounting and this has caused a little chipping and rusting around them, but this should not detract. From an ex-GNR Nottinghamshire station between Basford & Bulwell and Eastwood & Langley Mill, opened in August 1876, renamed Kimberley East in 1955, closed September 1964. A very rare totem, seen only once previously at auction. | £1150 |
| 140 | TOTEM: KINGS NORTON BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of face chips and minor edge rusting expertly repainted. From an ex-MR station between Bournville and Northfield on the Birmingham – Worcester line opened in 1849, still open today. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £500 |
| 35 | TOTEM: MALTON BR(NE) half flanged tangerine with black-edged lettering in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, attention to minor edge rusting only. An ex-NER station on the York - Scarborough line opened in July 1845 by the York & North Midland Railway, still open today. A very desirable totem, not common in the half-flanged form. | £3100 |
| 280 | TOTEM: MORFA MAWDDACH BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of minor edge chips only. An ex-Cambrian Railways station on the Cambrian Coast Line opened as Barmouth Junction in July 1865, renamed Morfa Mawddach in June 1960. A scarce totem, infrequently seen at auction. | £1850 |
| 260 | TOTEM: NELSON BR(M) fully flanged maroon with good colour and shine. Ex-station condition with 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 scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £400 |
| 160 | TOTEM: NORTH WYLAM BR(NE) fully flanged tangerine in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, minor unrestored edge rusting only. An ex-NER Newcastle area station between Heddon-on-the-Wall and Prudhoe opened in May 1876, closed March 1968. A scarce totem, infrequently seen at auction and an example that will be difficult to better in both condition and colour. | £2000 |
| 170 | TOTEM: OLD DALBY BR(M) fully flanged maroon with deep colour and shine a couple of tiny face chips and unrestored edge rusting only. An ex-MR station between Melton Mowbray – Nottingham Midland opened in February 1880 closed in April 1966. The line is now in use for test runs of new and modified locos and rolling stock. | £620 |
| 120 | TOTEM: SHEFFORD BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge rusting only. From an ex-MR station between Bedford and Hitchin opened as Henlow in May 1857, closed January 1962. A rare totem, seen only twice previously at auction. | £1050 |
| 110 | TOTEM: SHORTLANDS BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two edge chips and a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-SE&CR station between Beckenham and Bromley South opened in July 1858, still open today. | £300 |
| 440 | TOTEM: SUTTON COLDFIELD BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. An ex-LNWR West Midlands station on the Lichfield City line opened in June 1862, still open today . A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £500 |
| 40 | TOTEM: TUNBRIDGE WELLS CENTRAL (the suffix appearing in the lower panel) BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two edge chips and a little edge rusting only. An ex-SE&CR station between Tonbridge and Hastings opened in November 1846, still open today. | £650 |
| 190 | TOTEM: TUTBURY BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with deep 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. | £500 |
| 370 | TOTEM: WOOLWICH ARSENAL BR(S) half flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, very minor edge rusting only. An ex-SER North Kent line station opened in November 1849, still open today. A totem infrequently seen at auction. | £1200 |
| Lot | Description | |
| 53 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY SONS & CO. Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock No. 1861, 1925” as carried by the outside cylinder 0-6-0ST Sherwood Colliery Co Ltd, Hucknall, No. 1 and named “SHERWOOD No 6” ex-works April 1926. Sent to Andrew Barclay for repairs in 1945 and returned to Sherwood Colliery in December 1946. Became NCB stock in January 1947. Scrapped on site May 1968. Oval, 16¾” x 11¾” the front restored, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 288 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY SONS & Co Ltd Caledonia Works Kilmarnock № 2349 1954” as carried by Redbourn Iron & Steel Co., Scunthorpe, Concrete Works (later British Steel) outside cylinder 0-4-0 fireless loco “REDBOURN № 40.” The loco lost its name and numberplates in the late 1960s and was still operational in 1970, but no trace since. Probably scrapped on site. Oval 9¾” x 7¼” in ex-loco condition both sides, although the back has been cleaned. | £100 |
| 153 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY 165 C OF E Spec № T-1554 PO № 59723 Manufactured by American Locomotive Company № 70499 Mar 1943” from the metre gauge 2-8-2 loco of the “Macarthur” type built for widespread use in the Second World War UDA Transportation Corps № 165. Originally used in North Africa, then in India, its subsequent identity is not known. Rectangular, 12¾” x 7⅝” slightly curved, the front cleaned but with traces of red paint, the back in ex-loco condition. | £190 |
| 123 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BB&CIR Co Makers Ajmer 1909” from a metre gauge Bombay Baroda & Central India 4-6-0 loco of class P. One of a series of 78 built at their Ajmer Works 1908-22. The number “23” has been painted on the back. Oval, 6¾” x 4½” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £240 |
| 383 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK (HYMEK) Ltd Serial № 7999 Manchester 1963 Diesel Engine Bristol Siddeley Coventry Transmission J. Stone & Co Deptford” as carried by the BR B-B 1700HP type 3 diesel hydraulic loco D7095 which entered service in December 1963 at Canton. Withdrawn from the same depot in October 1972 and cut up at Swindon Works the following month. Rectangular 12¾” x 5⅛”, face restored in rail blue with silver lettering, the back untouched. | £350 |
| 193 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: BEYER PEACOCK & Co Ltd 6690 Manchester 1931” as carried by the GWR 0-6-0PT 5700 class loco № 8710 built at Beyer Peacock in March 1931 to Lot 273. Withdrawn in March 1963 from Tondu. Oval, 9⅝” x 5⅝” in original condition. | £320 |
| 243 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK GORTON Ltd Manchester 1966 Serial № 8060 Power Equipment By Associated Electrical Industries Ltd and Sulzer” as carried by the BR Bo-Bo 1250HP type2 diesel electric loco D7650 which entered service in the Nottingham Division in May 1966. Renumbered 25300 in November 1973, class 25/3. Stored at Crewe from October 1982 to May 1985. Finally withdrawn in December 1985 from Crewe and moved to Doncaster for scrapping in March 1986. Rectangular 13⅛” x 7⅝”, attractively face restored to VGC in rail blue with silver lettering, the back untouched. | £340 |
| 253 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS CREWE BUILT 1961 Power Equipment by Sulzer and Crompton Parkinson Ltd” as carried by the BR 1Co-Co1 type 4 diesel-electric loco D110 which entered service at Derby in July 1961. Renumbered 45065 in January 1975, class 45/0. Withdrawn in March 1985 from Toton and scrapped by Vic Berry at Leicester by December 1988. The numbers “D110” and “45065” have been scratched on the back. Rectangular 13” x 6½”, painted green and in ex-loco condition, the back untouched. | £200 |
| 318 | RUSSIAN LOCOMOTIVE ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “CCCP [USSR] KOLOMNA WORKS No. 9608 of 1951” (plus further words in Cyrillic). From a 5ft gauge USSR State Railways 2-10-0 of class “L” No. 1704. Built for heavy freight. The plate is shaped to represent an express at speed, 30½” long x 10½” at widest. Completely unrestored and in filthy ex-loco condition. | £260 |
| 398 | BRASS TENDERPLATE: “BUILT BY COMMONWEALTH ENGINEERING Co Ltd Granville NSW № 34 1953.” Circular 8” diameter with crown atop and relief of wheel buffers and rails at centre. Attractive. Original condition both sides. The company built a few locos and tenders, but were mostly engaged in the construction of rolling stock. | £100 |
| 393 | ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “№ 2161 DARLINGTON 1951” as carried by (LMS) 2-6-0 class 2F later class 2 loco № 46469 built in July 1951 to Lot 1309 and new to Colchester (30E). Always a Great Eastern section engine, withdrawn in August 1962 from March (31B). Oval, 12” x 6¼” in VGC the front lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £460 |
| 183 | ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “№ 2187 DARLINGTON 1952” as carried by the (LMSR) 2-6-0 class 2F later class 2 loco 46495 built to Lot 1310. New to Kettering in January 1952. Withdrawn from Crewe South in October 1966. Oval, 12” x 6¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £450 |
| 343 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE DREWRY CAR Co Ltd City Wall House London EC2 1955 153HP Loco № 2566/D293 Constructed by The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Newton-le-Willows Lancs” as carried by the 0-4-0 diesel mechanical 153HP loco ex-works in October 1955 to Wm Cory & Sons Ltd., Coal Contractors at Rochester Wharf and named “PRIAM.” No disposal information to hand. Rectangular, 8⅛” x 5” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £100 |
| 143 | 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. | £450 |
| 413 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd London № 3050/D712 1962 The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Locomotive Works England” as carried by the BR 1750HP Co-Co type 3 diesel-electric loco D6758 which entered service in October 1962 at Thornaby. Renumbered 37058 in March 1974 class 37/0. To store at Immingham in August 1995. Thence to Special Projects in France August 1999 to August 2000 then to Tyne Yard for storage and still there unserviceable in January 2008. The number “37058” has been painted on the back. Chromed brass, rectangular, 10⅛” x 4⅜” the face background painted in rail blue, the back cleaned, but with plenty of evidence of originality. | £320 |
| 353 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “FRIED. KRUPP AG Lokomotivfabrik Essen № 3053 1953” from 3ft 6 in gauge South African Railways 0-8-0 shunting loco of class S2 № 3788. The three circle company logo is repeated twice. Rectangular 10⅛” x 4” repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £70 |
| 83 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “FRIED. KRUPP AG Lokomotivfabrik Essen FNr 2274 1943” from the standard gauge Bulgarian State Railways [BZD] 2-8-4T loco of class 36, No. 3 [36.03]. Fast passenger tank. The three circle company logo is repeated twice. Rectangular 13½” x 7” slightly curved, repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £90 |
| 163 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd North British Locomotive Co Ltd № 27799 1960” as carried by the BR 3300HP Bo-Bo 25Kv AC class AL4 electric loco E3042 which entered service at Crewe in October 1960. Following serious in-service failures it went to store at Bury October 1967 to July 1970. Renumbered 84007 in May 1972 class 84. Withdrawn from Crewe in April 1977 and scrapped by Cashmore’s staff on site at Gresty Lane in October 1979. Diamond shaped, 14⅛” x 6⅛” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £2200 |
| 283 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “№ 1026 GORTON 1951” as carried by the (LNER) 1868HP Bo-Bo 1500V DC overhead electric class EM2 loco № 26019 which entered traffic at Gorton in August 1951. It later became E26019 and was allocated TOPS number 76019 but not carried. Withdrawn October 1971 from Reddish and moved to Crewe where it was cut up in May 1972. Oval, 12” x 6⅜” and in original condition. | £820 |
| 63 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “HANOMAG Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG Vormals Georg Egestorff Annover-Linden F № 9697 1921” from the standard gauge 0-4-0T loco supplied to Felten & Guilleaume, construction engineers with operations in Germany and elsewhere. Rectangular with scrolled edges top and bottom, 15½” x 9¼” repainted front and back. | £120 |
| 363 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “HENSCHEL Nr 31235 1968 Henschel-Werke AG Kassel” from the standard gauge 0-6-0 diesel hydraulic 500hp loco built for the Bongo Mining Company, Liberia, Africa. Rectangular, 11¾” x 5⅞” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £200 |
| 303 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “KERR STUART & Co Ltd London & Stoke № 1313 1916” as carried by the 2ft 6in gauge outside cylinder 0-4-2ST “Brazil” type loco ex-works April 1916 and new to the Antigua Sugar Factory, Antigua, West Indies. Oval, 12¾” x 7¾” polished front, back in ex-loco condition. | £380 |
| 423 | BRASS MAKERS PLATE: “KRUPP” with the three intertwined circles forming the company logo. As carried by a South African Railways “S2” class loco in the series 3701-3800. Triangular, 14¼ x 13” front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £50 |
| 233 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co № 1572 Doncaster 1923” as carried by the LNER 4-6-2 Pacific A1 class loco “ENTERPRISE” which entered service in August 1923 numbered 1480N. Renumbered 4480 in April 1925. Rebuilt to A3 class at Doncaster May – July 1927. Renumbered 111 in May 1946 and BR 60111 in October 1949. Withdrawn in December 1962 from Grantham. The numbers “4480” and “111” are clearly stamped in the back (twice each). The plate has a small area of brass removed at one edge to facilitate fitting around a pipe. Oval, 13⅜” x 7⅝” in good ex-loco condition. NOTE: This is one of the sought-after engraved plates with the ampersand in the company title only used in 1923. | £3000 |
| 433 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT CREWE 1927” as carried by one the following locos built there in that year: LMS 2-6-0 class 5 13036 to 13099 renumbered in 1934 to 2736 to 2799 (BR 42736 to 42799) or LMS 0-6-0 class 4F 4437 to 4446 (BR 44437 to 44446) . Oval, 10⅜” x 5⅞” face restored, the back in ex-loco condition. | £180 |
| 313 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT DERBY 1945” as carried by the LMSR 2-6-4T class 4P later class 4 loco № 2204 built at Derby in 1945 to Lot 177. Renumbered 42204 by BR. Withdrawn in December 1966 from Wakefield. The number “2204” has been painted on the back. Oval, 10½” x 5⅞” repainted front, the back cleaned. | £110 |
| 73 | LNER PAIR 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATES: “LNER 1947 1935” as carried by the LNER 2-6-0 K3 class loco № 2443 built by NBL Hyde Park works № 24233 and entered service in September 1935. Renumbered 1947 in June 1946 and 61947 by BR in April 1948. Withdrawn in August 1962 from Colwick and cut up at Doncaster. Depot allocations include Yarmouth, Norwich, March and Colwick. Both plates are presented loose mounted on an ornate display board 27” x 11” with details of the locomotives history. (2) | £400 |
| 108 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LNER 4093 1897” as carried by ex-GNR 0-6-0 1091 Series No 1093 built by Dubs works № 3548 in December 1897. Renumbered LNER 4093 from July 1925 when rebuilt to class J3. Renumbered 4114 from July 1946 and 64114 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn in October 1952 from Hitchin and cut up at Doncaster. The number “4093” has been ground off but is still visible. Cleaned and lightly polished both sides. | £100 |
| 13 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 61247 N.B. Loco Co 1947” as carried by the LNER 4-6-0 B1 class loco № 1247 built by NBL Queens Park works № 26148 and entered service in October 1947. Named “LORD BURGHLEY” in December 1947. He was a director from 1934 until he resigned in 1943. He died in October 1981. Became BR 61247 in August 1949. Withdrawn in June 1962 from Colwick and cut up at Doncaster. Face repainted, the back cleaned, but evidence of originality clearly evident. | £1000 |
| 293 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 9681 Gorton Works 1923” as carried by the LNER 0-6-2T N7 class loco № 2641 built at Gorton in February 1928 (not as stated on plate). Renumbered LNER 9681 in December 1946 and BR 69681 in September 1949. Rebuilt to class N7/3 in April 1952. Withdrawn in December 1960. Face repainted, the back cleaned, but evidence of originality clearly evident. Note: there are two additional holes drilled through, the purpose of which is unknown. | £300 |
| 103 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 9211 Cowlairs Works 1923” as carried by the (NBR) 0-6-2T N15/1 class loco № 60B built at Cowlairs in November 1923. Renumbered 9060 in March 1926 and 9211 in March 1946. Became 69211 in September 1948. Withdrawn in October 1962. Cleaned front and back, lettering lightly polished, but bearing the scars of everyday working life. | £150 |
| 323 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 7270 Rebuilt Stratford Works 1919” as carried by the GER 0-6-0T R24 class loco № 270 built at Stratford in May 1896. Rebuilt to class J69/1 in April 1910 (not as stated on plate). Became LNER 7270 in 1924 and 8578 in May 1946. Renumbered 68578 by BR in July 1949. Withdrawn in January 1961. Restored front to VGC with polished lettering, the back cleaned but evidence of originality clearly evident. | £320 |
| 23 | LNER ENGRAVED LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “№ 1709 DONCASTER 1929” as carried by the LNER 4-6-2 Pacific A3 class loco № 2751 “HUMORIST” which entered traffic at Doncaster in March 1929. In March 1933 the top of the smokebox was cut away and wind vanes were fitted, In July 1937 a double blast pipe was fitted. A double chimney was fitted in February 1938. Renumbered 97 in May 1946 and 60097 by BR in June 1948. By February 1948 large smoke deflectors were fitted. Withdrawn in August 1963 from St Margarets Edinburgh and cut up at Doncaster. Unfortunately, as was common practice in early BR days, the company name has been erased by filling it in with brass. This is of a slightly different colour, hence most of the wording is still discernible. The numbers “2751” and “97” (twice each) are clearly stamped in the back. Oval, 13¼” x 7⅝” in ex-loco condition front and back. See also Lot 146 | £8500 |
| 68 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “O/Y LOKOMO A/B № 109 Tampere 1931” from the 5ft gauge wood burning Finnish State Railways [VR] 2-8-0 loco No.916 of class K3, later Tr1. Rectangular 15” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £250 |
| 273 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “MAGYAR ALLAMI Vas-Acel es Gepgyarak Budapest 1947 ev 5509 sz” from the standard gauge Jugoslav State Railways 4-8-0 loco of class 11, number 037 [11.037]. A standard Hungarian mixed traffic design sold to other adjacent countries. Rectangular, 13½” x 7¼” slightly curved. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £120 |
| 443 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 24891 1944” as carried by Ministry of Supply 2-8-0 Austerity № 70813 built March 1944. On loan to the LNER from December 1945 and purchased by them in December 1946, LNER Class 07 and numbered 3047 from February 1947. Renumbered 63047 from July 1948 and purchased by BR in December 1948 becoming 90047 in August 1950. Withdrawn June 1967 from Wakefield and cut up at Drapers of Hull. Diamond shaped, 13¾” x 5½”face cleaned, lettering lightly polished, the back ex-loco condition. | £180 |
| 223 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 25158 1944” as carried by the Ministry of Supply 2-8-0 Austerity class loco № 77431 ex-works in January 1944. On loan to SR from February 1944 to December 1944 and on loan to the LNER September 1947 until purchased by BR in December 1948, becoming 90298. Withdrawn in the autumn of 1962 from Normanton, stored at Langwith, thence to Arnott Young at Bilston for scrapping. Diamond shaped, 13¾” x 5½” cleaned both sides, but with evidence of originality. | £170 |
| 93 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 26119 1947” as carried by the LNER 4-6-0 B1 class loco № 1218 which entered service in August 1947 at Neville Hill. Renumbered 61218 by BR in November 1948. Withdrawn in July 1965 from Ardsley and cut up by Ellis Metals Ltd at Swalwell. Diamond shaped, 13¾” x 5½” front repainted, the back cleaned but with evidence of originality. | £200 |
| 333 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE Coy Ltd Hyde Park Works Glasgow № 24760 1942” as carried by the LMSR Stanier 2-8-0 class 8F loco № 8187 built to Lot 155. Became 48187 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn from Springs Branch in January 1967 and cut up by John Cashmore, Newport, in May 1967. Circular, 7¾” diameter, in ex-loco condition both sides. | £180 |
| 168 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE Coy Ltd Hyde Park Works Glasgow № 24784 1942” as carried by the LMS Stanier 2-8-0 class 8F loco № 8203 built by NBL at Hyde Park to Lot 155. Renumbered 48203 by BR. Withdrawn in April 1966 from Speke Junction and cut up by John Cashmore, Great Bridge, in July 1966. Circular, 7¾” diameter, repainted front in green and cream, the back in ex-loco condition. | £160 |
| 33 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE Co Ltd The General Electric Company Ltd № 27944 1960” as carried by the BR 1000HP Bo-Bo diesel-electric class 21 loco D6140 which entered traffic at Kittybrewster in February 1960. The loco was not re-engined and kept the original M.A.N. equipment. Withdrawn in December 1967 from Kittybrewster stored at Eastfield December 1967 to April 1968, then sold to J McWilliam, Shettleston, for scrap in April 1968. Diamond shaped, 14⅛” x 6⅛” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £300 |
| 173 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NEILSON & Co Glasgow № 4249 1890” as carried by the Gas Light & Coke Co, later North Thames Gas Board, Beckton Works outside cylinder 0-4-0T № 20. Rebuilt at Beckton in 1929. No disposal information available. Engraved with wax infill (some missing). Oval, 9” x 5⅜” in ex-loco condition, both sides. | £500 |
| 3 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS № 1258 Bristol 1912” as carried by the outside cylinder 0-4-0ST type R2 loco delivered to James Pain Ltd., Glendon East Ironstone Quarries in December 1912. In 1913 to Irchester Ironstone Quarries which became Stanton ironstone in 1928 and Stewarts & Lloyds in 1950. Scrapped by December 1960 by George Cohen & Co Ltd at Cransley. Oval, 12” x 8¼” the engraved lettering and numbers appear to have been infilled with white paint (but it could be liberal doses of “Brasso”), the back in original condition. | £350 |
| 263 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS Ltd № 1921 Bristol 1936” as carried by the outside cylinder 0-4-0ST type W6 ex-works November 1936 and new to Derbyshire Coalite Co Ltd, Buttermilk Lane, Bolsover as their № 2. No disposal details available. Oval, 15½” x 8½” face restored with lettering and numbers repainted in red and appears to have been lacquered; the back is in ex-loco condition. The original fixing studs on the rear have been replaced by hooks to facilitate string mounting. | £260 |
| 113 | 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 removed. NOTE: This is the second worksplate to appear from this loco, the first having been sold at our June auction. | £240 |
| 403 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LIMITED COMPANY FORMERLY THE SKODA WORKS Plzen Chechoslovakia No 508 1938” from the metre gauge Madras & Southern Mahratta Railway 2-8-2 mixed traffic loco № 612 of class YD, later All India No. 30286. Rectangular 13” x 7⅛” in ex-loco condition with plenty of in service knocks and scrapes. | £220 |
| 133 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “№ 517 1949 UZINELE 23 August” from the 5ft gauge 0-10-0 USSR State Railways loco of class Er, № 764.160. A freight design built in large numbers in the post war era by satellite countries Rectangular, 12” x 6¼”, curved, the front cleaned and polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £100 |
| 78 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE VULCAN FOUNDRY (Limited) Newton-le-Willows Lancashire № 4749, 1936” as carried by the LMSR Stanier 2-8-0 class 8F № 8072 . Transferred to WD use in 1941 and sent to Iran State Railways in late 1941 becoming 41.198. In September 1944 transferred to Middle East Forces № 9373 and sent to Italy in December 1944 and taken into the stock of FS (Ferrovie Dello Stato – Italia). The loco never returned to the UK. Oval, 9” x 5¼” the front repainted in green and cream, the back in ex-loco condition. Note there is a small additional hole near the left bolthole caused when the plate was burnt off the engine. | £110 |
| 8 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “YORKSHIRE ENGINE Co Limited Sheffield № 2428 Sheffield 1947 (With the wording “Rebuilt C.E.W. Feb 1961” stamped at centre)” as carried by the Appleby-Frodingham Steel Co outside cylinder 0-6-0ST № 31. Rebuilt at Central Engineering Workshops in September 1954 and February 1961. No disposal information available. Oval, 11” x 6” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £300 |
| 358 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “YORKSHIRE ENGINE Co Limited Meadow-Hall Works Sheffield № 2747 1960” as carried by the 0-4-0 diesel electric loco № 205 from the Workington Iron & Steel Works, Moss Bay Works. No disposal information available. Oval 11” x 6” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £90 |
