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Catalogue -
Main Auction 14 February 2009
Most of the lots are illustarted, click on the lot number to see the image.
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Realisations listed are hammer prices
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| 1 | Class 86 electric locomotive nameplate “CALEDONIAN” as carried by 86245. Named in 1998 as a re-application of an historic steam locomotive name and the loco was repainted in Caledonian Railway light blue. Cast aluminium, 39¼” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £900 |
| 2 | Class 87 electric locomotive nameplate “COEUR DE LION” as carried by 87012. The locomotive was originally given this name in 1978 and carried it for over 10 years. The name was re-applied in Virgin Trains style in June 2001 and this plate is from that time. Cast aluminium, 45½” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £1500 |
| 3 | Super Voyager nameplate “HENRY THE NAVIGATOR” as carried by set number 221125. Named in June 2002 after the Portuguese explorer. Cast aluminium, 39¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £650 |
| 4 | Cast aluminium nameplate “CARLISLE CATHEDRAL” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82121. Named in Carlisle in September 1997 to commemorate the association of Virgin Trains with the city during the Carlisle 150 events. 65¾” x 9¾”, good ex loco condition. | £450 |
| 5 | Class 87 electric locomotive nameplate “CITY OF BIRMINGHAM” as carried by 87009. The locomotive was originally given this name in 1977 and carried it for nearly 20 years. The name was reapplied in Virgin Trains style in 1999 and this plate is from that time. Cast aluminium, 65¼” x 10”. Complete with its 11¾” x 10” badge showing coat of arms of the city. Both good ex loco condition. | £1500 |
| 6 | Cast aluminium nameplate “THE RED DEVILS” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82147. Named in 1997 in honour of the famous RAF regiment. 39¾” x 9¾”, red background, good ex loco condition. | £520 |
| 7 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “THE LION OF VIENNA” as carried by 47807. The locomotive was named in Bolton in September 1999 to commemorate the exploits of local football legend Nat Lofthouse, dubbed the Lion of Vienna for scoring two goals against Austria in 1952. Cast aluminium, 59” x 10”, a few scratches around lower fixing holes. | £2600 |
| 8 | Super Voyager nameplate “CAPTAIN ROBERT SCOTT” as carried by set number 221126. Named after the English Antarctic explorer. Cast aluminium, 34¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Good used condition. No data panel or nose badge. | £620 |
| 9 | Class 86 electric locomotive nameplate “ALSTOM HERITAGE” as carried by 86233. The locomotive was named in June 2002 to commemorate the association of Virgin Trains with the manufacturer and the restoration of 86233 to electric blue livery. Cast aluminium, 58¾” x 10”, good ex loco condition and complete with aluminium “Lion and Wheel” badge as once carried by all the early WCML electric locomotives. 17½” x 17½”, also in good ex loco condition. | £1200 |
| 10 | Voyager nameplate “AVON VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220027. Named in February 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet on Bristol line services. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”, good used condition. | £550 |
| 11 | HST power car nameplate “BRITISH RED CROSS 125th BIRTHDAY” as carried by 43195. Named at Newcastle station in 1995 to commemorate the anniversary of the Red Cross. Cast aluminium, red coloured background, 45¼” x 9”, good ex loco condition. | £1100 |
| 12 | Super Voyager nameplate “SIR FRANCIS DRAKE” as carried by set number 221114. Named in April 2002 after the British sailor who sailed around the world and defeated the Spanish Armada. Cast aluminium, 37¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £1300 |
| 13 | Voyager nameplate “BLACK COUNTRY VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220028. Named in May 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet on the Wolverhampton line services. Cast aluminium with red background, 39½” x 15”, good used condition. | £1100 |
| 14 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “CADEIRLAN BANGOR CATHEDRAL” as carried by 47849. The locomotive was named in March 2000 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Menai Bridge and the twinning of Bangor Cathedral with Virgin trains. Cast aluminium, 81” x 9¾”, good ex loco condition. | £1150 |
| 15 | Class 86 electric locomotive nameplate “CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH” as carried by 86226. The locomotive was named in May 1996 to mark an exhibition of the designer’s work in Glasgow that year. Cast aluminium in Mackintosh style script with design logo to r/h side. 46¼” x 15½”, lettering picked out in silver paint, good ex loco condition. | £4700 |
| 16 | Voyager nameplate “BLACKPOOL VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220021. Named in October 2001 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the Blackpool route. Cast aluminium with red background, 29¼” x 15”, good used condition. | £620 |
| 17 | Super Voyager nameplate “SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER” as carried by set number 221115. Named in April 2002 after the British circumnavigator. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £750 |
| 18 | Class 86 electric locomotive nameplate “CLOTHES SHOW LIVE” as carried by 86222. The locomotive was named at the event at the NEC in November 1994. Cast aluminium, 65¼” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £450 |
| 19 | Voyager nameplate “BRIGHTON VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220022. Named in December 2001 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Brighton services. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”, complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £520 |
| 20 | Class 87 electric locomotive nameplate “COUNTY OF CHESHIRE” as carried by 87025. Named in 1982 to mark the long association of the railways with the county. Cast aluminium, 65¼” x 10, good ex loco condition. The locomotive later carried an associated badge showing the Heritage Centre coat of arms. Please note that the badge is not included in this lot. | £1700 |
| 21 | Super Voyager nameplate “MAYFLOWER PILGRIMS” as carried by set number 221137. Named after the pilgrims who travelled to America on the Mayflower. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £900 |
| 22 | Voyager nameplate “CENTRAL NEWS” as carried by set number 220018. Named in September 2001 to mark the re-launch of the ITV Midlands news program. Cast aluminium with red background, 37¾” x 10¾”, good used condition. | £380 |
| 23 | HST power car nameplate “DARTMOOR THE PONY EXPRESS” as carried by 43158. Named in 1995 in honour of the Dartmoor Pony. Cast aluminium, 39½” x 13½” and complete with its 11¼” x 10” sized, hexagonal shaped badge showing illustration of a pony. Both good ex loco condition. | £2200 |
| 24 | Class 90 electric locomotive nameplate “CITY OF GLASGOW” as carried by 90004. Named in August 1999 to commemorate the association of Virgin Trains with the city. Cast aluminium, 58¾” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £1700 |
| 25 | Voyager nameplate “CLYDE VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220006. Named in October 2001 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Scotland. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”, complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £580 |
| 26 | Class 90 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “DRIVER TOM CLARK OBE” as carried by loco 90014. The locomotive was named in February 2002 after the legendary LMS/BR driver who drove 6201 on a non-stop run from Euston to Glasgow. Cast aluminium, 73¼” x 10”, complete with its 10½” x 6¼” descriptive badge stating “Tom Clark Drove 6201 Princess Elizabeth on the non-stop record runs between London and Glasgow in 1936. For this achievement he was awarded the O.B.E.”. Both good ex loco condition. | £1300 |
| 27 | Super Voyager nameplate “WRIGHT BROTHERS” as carried by set number 221127. Named in August 2002 after the famous aviators. Cast aluminium, 37¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge but no data panel. Good used condition. (2) | £800 |
| 28 | Voyager nameplate “CORNISH VOYAGER VYAJER KERNEWEK” as carried by set number 220029. Named in February 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Devon and Cornwall. Cast aluminium with red background, 39½” x 15”, complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £600 |
| 29 | HST power car nameplate “FORWARD BIRMINGHAM” as carried by 43071. Named in 1996 to mark the twinning of Cross Country Trains with a new lifeboat of the same name stationed at Exmouth. Cast aluminium with blue coloured background, 59” x 10” and complete with its 16½” x 9¾” badge showing the Lifeboats logo. Both good ex loco condition. | £1450 |
| 30 | Cast aluminium nameplate “G8 SUMMIT BIRMINGHAM 1998” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82126. Named by Tony Blair to mark the event. 91” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £550 |
| 31 | Voyager nameplate “CUMBRIAN VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220004. Named in July 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the area. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £520 |
| 32 | Super Voyager nameplate “AMY JOHNSON” as carried by set number 221119. Named in April 2002 after the female British aviator. Cast aluminium, 30¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with data panel but no nose badge. Good used condition. (2) | £900 |
| 33 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “GRAHAM FARISH” as carried by 47747. The locomotive was named in August 2000 to mark the working relationship between the company and Virgin Trains. Cast aluminium, 51½” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £850 |
| 34 | Voyager nameplate “DEVON VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220030. Named in February 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Devon. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”, complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £2600 |
| 35 | HST power car nameplate “HELSTON FURRY DANCE” as carried by 43103. Named in 2002 to mark the annual event. Cast aluminium, 65¼” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £850 |
| 36 | Super Voyager nameplate “ALEXANDER SELKIRK” as carried by set number 221133. Named in August 2002 as part of the class naming theme of famous adventurers and explorers, in this case after the famous Scottish sailor. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in lightly polished lettering against a painted red background. Good used condition. (2) | £550 |
| 37 | Voyager nameplate “DORSET VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220018. Named in September 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the area. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £1700 |
| 38 | HST power car nameplate “HST SILVER JUBILEE” as carried by 43102. Named at Paddington station in 2001 to mark the 25th anniversary of the High Speed Train. Cast aluminium, 45¾” x 17¾”, complete with its 10½” x 5” secondary plate stating “Named to Mark 25 Years of High Speed Diesel Trains in the UK 1976-2001”. Both good ex loco condition. (2) | £2600 |
| 39 | HST power car nameplate “INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 150TH ANNIVERSARY 1847-1997” as carried by 43092. Named in 1997 to mark the anniversary. Cast aluminium with red coloured background, 54½” x 19¾”, good ex loco condition. | £1250 |
| 40 | Voyager nameplate “FIFE VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220033. Named in March 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Scotland. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £520 |
| 41 | Super Voyager nameplate “AMELIA EARHART” as carried by set number 221119. Named in April 2002 after the female American aviator. Cast aluminium, 37¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in lightly polished lettering against a painted red background and 11¼ x 10½” Perspex covered data panel once located inside the coach to give insight into the historical background to the person whose nameplate is carried outside. Good used condition. (3) | £820 |
| 42 | Cast aluminium nameplate “INTERNATIONAL SPRING FAIR” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82148. Named in 1996 to mark the 20th anniversary of the fair held at the NEC, Birmingham. 51¼” x 17½”, good ex loco condition. | £420 |
| 43 | Voyager nameplate “FORTH VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220002. Named in October 2001 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Scotland. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £620 |
| 44 | HST power car nameplate “LADY IN RED” as carried by 43093. Named in 1997 to mark the launch of the Four4one rail ticket. Cast aluminium, red coloured background, 31½” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £1000 |
| 45 | Class 87 electric locomotive nameplate “LEW ADAMS THE BLACK PRINCE” as carried by 87022. Named in 1998 to mark the relationship between Virgin Trains and ASLEF and the retirement of its General Secretary, Lew Adams. Cast aluminium, 59” x 18”, good condition. | £600 |
| 46 | Super Voyager nameplate “AMERIGO VESPUCCI” as carried by set number 221141. Named in September 2002 after the sailor and explorer. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £580 |
| 47 | Voyager nameplate “GATWICK VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220009. Named in September 2001 to mark Gatwick Airport joining the Voyager network. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £900 |
| 48 | Super Voyager nameplate “VASCO DA GAMA” as carried by set number 221140. Named after the Portuguese explorer. Cast aluminium, 37¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £700 |
| 49 | Class 86 electric locomotive nameplate “LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL” as carried by 86229. The locomotive was named in 1998 to mark their 81st annual convention, held in Birmingham that year. Cast aluminium, 45½” x 18”, good ex loco condition. | £400 |
| 50 | Voyager nameplate “GRAMPIAN VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220032. Named in March 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Northern Scotland. Cast aluminium with red background, 29¼” x 15”. Good used condition. | £450 |
| 51 | Super Voyager nameplate “CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH” as carried by set number 221128. Named in August 2002 after the British adventurer who went to colonise Virginia. Cast aluminium, 34¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with data panel but no nose badge. Good used condition. (2) | £850 |
| 52 | Class 87 electric locomotive nameplate “CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON” as carried by 87011. Named in August 1999 to commemorate the association of Virgin Trains with the city. Cast aluminium, 73” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £1100 |
| 53 | Voyager nameplate “GUILDFORD VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220005. Named in July 2001 to mark Guildford joining the Voyager network. Cast aluminium with red background, 29¼” x 15”. Good used condition. | £480 |
| 54 | Cast aluminium nameplate “LIVERPOOL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82120. Named in 1996 to mark the association between the railways and trade in the city. 51¾” x 13½”, good ex loco condition. | £400 |
| 55 | Super Voyager nameplate “CHARLES DARWIN” as carried by set number 221121. Named in May 2002 after the British naturalist. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £1550 |
| 56 | Voyager nameplate “LANARKSHIRE VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220012. Named in May 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Scotland. Cast aluminium with red background, 34½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £580 |
| 57 | Cast aluminium nameplate “LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82115. Named in 1996 to mark the restoration of the North Western Hall for student accommodation. 51¾” x 17½” showing Liver Bird logo. Good ex loco condition. | £450 |
| 58 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “NEWTON ABBOT FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT” as carried by 47848. The locomotive was named in May 2000 to mark the event. Cast aluminium, 58¾” x 18”, complete with its 25½” x 17¼” oval plaque showing “Festival of Newton Abbot Transport 2000”. Both good ex loco condition. (2) | £680 |
| 59 | Voyager nameplate “MAIDEN VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220001. Named in December 2000 by Sir Richard Branson as the first in the Voyager series and the same name as the first Virgin Boeing 747. Cast aluminium with red background and lettering picked out in white, 25” x 15”. Good used condition. | £520 |
| 60 | Super Voyager nameplate “CHARLES LINDBERGH” as carried by set number 221124. Named in May 2002 after the American aviator. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £600 |
| 61 | Class 87 electric locomotive nameplate “POLMADIE” as carried by 87023. Named in September 2000 to mark the Open Day at the depot. Cast aluminium, 33¼” x 10”, some cracking around fixing holes. | £1150 |
| 62 | Voyager nameplate “MANCUNIAN VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220023. Named in September 2001 to mark the introduction of the fleet on Manchester services. Cast aluminium with red background, 29¼” x 15”. Good used condition. | £720 |
| 63 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “PRIDE OF TOTON” as carried by 47805. The locomotive was named in February 2002 as a thank you from Virgin Trains to the depot for their efforts in maintaining the class 47 fleet. Cast aluminium, 45½” x 10”, complete with its 12” x 12” depot plaque showing the Toton Cooling Towers logo. Both good condition. (See also Lot 100) (2) | £3600 |
| 64 | Super Voyager nameplate “DAVID LIVINGSTONE” as carried by set number 221116. Named in April 2002 after the Scottish explorer. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £720 |
| 65 | Voyager nameplate “MERSEY VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220019. Named in January 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet on Liverpool services. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £480 |
| 66 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “RAILWAY WORLD MAGAZINE” as carried by 47847. The locomotive was named in January 2002 and had the rare distinction of being a locomotive to carry two different nameplates at the same time, the other plate being Brian Morrison which was carried on the other side. Cast aluminium, 58¾” x 17¾”, good condition. | £520 |
| 67 | Class 87 electric locomotive nameplate “RICHARD FEARN” as carried by 87032. Named in April 2003 to mark the retirement of the lifelong railwayman. Cast aluminium, 51¼” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £550 |
| 68 | Voyager nameplate “MIDLAND VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220016. Named in May 2001 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the Midlands. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £650 |
| 69 | Super Voyager nameplate “DOCTOR WHO” as carried by set number 221122. Named in May 2002 after the fictional TV character. Cast aluminium, 30¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Good used condition. No data panel or nose badge. | £2000 |
| 70 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY KIDDERMINSTER, BEWDLEY, BRIDGNORTH” as carried by 47828. The locomotive was named after the famous preserved railway in April 2001. Cast aluminium, 81” x 14”, complete with its oval 13½” x 12” coat of arms plaque showing shield and castle against a red, white, blue and green background. Both good ex loco condition. (2) | £950 |
| 71 | Cast aluminium nameplate “SIR HENRY DOULTON 1820 - 1897” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82134. Named in 1997 to mark the centenary of the death of the founder of the famous china company in Stoke-on-Trent. 65½” x 13½”, good ex loco condition. | £650 |
| 72 | Voyager nameplate “NEW DAWN” as carried by set number 220004. Named in June 2001 to mark the official introduction of the fleet into passenger service. The unit was later renamed Cumbrian Voyager. Cast aluminium with red background, 30½” x 10¾”. Good used condition. | £500 |
| 73 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “SPIRIT OF CHESTER” as carried by 47841. The locomotive was named in September 1999 to commemorate the association between Virgin Trains and the city. Cast aluminium, 58¾” x 22¾” with eye logo at top, good ex loco condition. | £1250 |
| 74 | Super Voyager nameplate “EDGAR EVANS” as carried by set number 221131. Named in July 2002 after a member of Captain Robert Scott’s party on the voyage to the South Pole. Cast aluminium, 37¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with data panel but no nose badge. Good used condition. (2) | £520 |
| 75 | Voyager nameplate “RIBBLE VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220010. Named in March 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the Preston area. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £480 |
| 76 | Cast aluminium nameplate “SPIRIT OF CUMBRIA” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82135. Named in 1996 to mark the UK Year of Visual Arts. Cast aluminium, 51½” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £1100 |
| 77 | Class 86 electric locomotive nameplate “TALYLLYN 50 YEARS OF RAILWAY PRESERVATION 1951 - 2001” as carried by 86258. The locomotive was named in May 2001 to mark the 50th anniversary of the world’s first preservation society. Cast aluminium, 66” x 17¼”, good ex loco condition. | £1000 |
| 78 | Voyager nameplate “SEVERN VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220025. Named in October 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the area. The unit was previously named Virgin Voyager. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £620 |
| 79 | Super Voyager nameplate “GEORGE VANCOUVER” as carried by set number 221129. Named in August 2002 after the British navigator who explored the Northern Pacific. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £880 |
| 80 | HST power car nameplate “THE ENGLISH RIVIERA TORQUAY PAIGNTON BRIXHAM” as carried by 43153. Named in 1997 to mark a joint marketing venture between Virgin Trains and the local tourist board. Cast aluminium with lettering in art deco style against a red background, 62¾” x 10”, good ex loco condition. | £1650 |
| 81 | Voyager nameplate “SHEFFIELD VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220024. Named in February 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the route. Cast aluminium with red background, 29½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £1050 |
| 82 | Class 90 electric locomotive nameplate “THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES SPAIN 1936 - 1939” as carried by 90015. Named in February 1998 as a dedication to those British citizens who fought for democracy during the Spanish Civil War. Cast aluminium, 81” x 14”, complete with 15¾” plaque showing the clenched fist over map of Spain coat of arms of the “Voluntarios Internacionales de la Libertad 1936-1937”. A little damage around fixing holes of nameplate. | £1150 |
| 83 | Super Voyager nameplate “HENRY HUDSON” as carried by set number 221123. Named in May 2002 after the English navigator who discovered the Hudson River and Hudson Bay. Cast aluminium, 37¾” x 17¼” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £700 |
| 84 | Voyager nameplate “SOLENT VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220003. Named in September 2001 to mark the introduction of Voyager sets on the Portsmouth/Southampton route. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £750 |
| 85 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “VULCAN” as carried by 47843. Named in August 2000 as a re-application of a historic GWR name. Cast aluminium in mock GWR style, 39¾” x 8”, good ex loco condition. | £1350 |
| 86 | HST power car nameplate “CITY OF ABERDEEN” as carried by 43155. Named in 1998 to mark the working of Virgin Trains from the city. Cast aluminium, red coloured background 58¾” x 10”. Complete with its 12” x 12” badge showing coat of arms of the city. Both good ex loco condition. (2) | £2100 |
| 87 | Voyager nameplate “SOLWAY VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220015. Named in May 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Scotland. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £550 |
| 88 | Super Voyager nameplate “LEIF ERIKSON” as carried by set number 221139. Named in August 2002 after the Icelandic explorer. Cast aluminium, 30¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £650 |
| 89 | Class 90 electric locomotive nameplate “WEST COAST RAIL 250” as carried by 90011. Named in April 2000 to mark the association between Virgin Trains and the West Coast Rail Group. Cast aluminium, 65½” x 10”, complete with its 36” x 10” commemorative badge showing speeding train logo. Both good ex loco condition. | £820 |
| 90 | Voyager nameplate “SOMERSET VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220001. Named in May 2003 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the area. The unit was previously named Maiden Voyager. Cast aluminium with red background, 29½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £950 |
| 91 | Cast aluminium nameplate “WEST MIDLANDS” as carried by Mk3 DVT 82132. Named in January 1996 to mark support for industry in the area. The nameplate reads “West Midlands” with 17¾” diameter badge showing “INDUSTRY 96” logo. Nameplate 59” x 9¾”, some grinding marks around fixing holes. (2) | £580 |
| 92 | Super Voyager nameplate “MARY KINGSLEY” as carried by set number 221134. Named in July 2002 after the British explorer who made pioneering trips to West and Central Africa. Cast aluminium, 37¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with data panel but no nose badge. Good used condition. (2) | £480 |
| 93 | Voyager nameplate “SOUTH WALES VOYAGER GWIBIWR DE CYMRU” as carried by set number 220013. Named in March 2002 to mark the introduction of Voyager sets into South Wales. Cast aluminium with red background, 39½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £1050 |
| 94 | Cast aluminium headboard “THE WEST COAST MARK 2 FINALE” from the last running of mark 2 coaching stock on the West Coast main line. 33” x 14”, red painted background, fixing bracket on rear. VGC. | £480 |
| 95 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “RAILWAY WORLD MAGAZINE”. The presentation plate produced for ceremonial purposes at the naming ceremony of 47847 but not carried by the locomotive. 58¾” x 17¾”, as new condition. | £350 |
| 96 | Voyager nameplate “SOUTH YORKSHIRE VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220014. Named to mark the introduction of Voyager sets into South Yorkshire. Cast aluminium with red background, 39½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £550 |
| 97 | Super Voyager nameplate “MICHAEL PALIN” as carried by set number 221130. Named in August 2002 after the famous TV personality. Cast aluminium, 24½” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge but no data panel. Good used condition. (2) | £920 |
| 98 | Class 47 diesel electric locomotive nameplate “BRIAN MORRISON”. The presentation plate produced for ceremonial purposes at the naming ceremony of 47847 but not carried by the locomotive. 51½” x 10”, as new condition. | £100 |
| 99 | Voyager nameplate “STAFFORDSHIRE VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220021. Named in October 2003 to commemorate cross country routes through the area. The unit was previously named Blackpool Voyager. Cast aluminium with red background, 34½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £800 |
| 100 | Smaller type cast aluminium DEPOT PLAQUE from Toton depot. 12” x 12” showing the cooling towers logo as carried by class 47 loco 47805 “Pride of Toton”. Good ex loco condition. (See also Lot 63) | £300 |
| 101 | Super Voyager nameplate “MUNGO PARK” as carried by set number 221118. Named in April 2002 after the Scottish explorer of West Africa. Cast aluminium, 30¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £650 |
| 102 | Voyager nameplate “TAY VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220031. Named in March 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to Scotland. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £550 |
| 103 | Cast aluminium 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background as carried by set number 220008 “WELSH DRAGON”. Good used condition. | £220 |
| 104 | Small collection of Super Voyager Perspex covered DATA PANELS that were once located inside the coach to give insight into the historical background to the person whose nameplate is carried outside. Examples detailing Matthew Flinders, Auguste Piccard, Sir Walter Raleigh, James Cook, Marco Polo, Sir John Franklin, Louis Bleriot. Good used condition. (7) | £200 |
| 105 | Voyager nameplate “THAMES VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220007. Named in January 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the route. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15” complete with 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background. Good used condition. (2) | £480 |
| 106 | Super Voyager nameplate “SIR HENRY MORTON STANLEY” as carried by set number 221117. Named in April 2002 after the British explorer. Cast aluminium, 39¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £600 |
| 107 | Pendolino nameplate “CHRIS GREEN” as carried by power car number 69610 from set 390010. Named in October 2004 after the Chief Executive of Virgin Trains. Cast aluminium, red background with Pendolino name at top, 50¾” x 12½”, good used condition. Unit was previously named Commonwealth Games 2002. See next lot. | £450 |
| 108 | Pendolino nameplate “COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2002” as carried by power car number 69610 from set 390010. Named in July 2002 to commemorate the games in Manchester. Cast aluminium, red background with Pendolino name at top, 61” x 12½”, good used condition. | £550 |
| 109 | Voyager nameplate “TYNE VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220011. Named in February 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet to the area. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £600 |
| 110 | Super Voyager nameplate “THOR HEYERDAHL” as carried by set number 221138. Named after the Norwegian explorer. Cast aluminium, 29¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £1200 |
| 111 | Voyager nameplate “WESSEX VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220020. Named in September 2001 to mark the introduction of Voyager stock on the Wessex service. Cast aluminium with red background, 24½” x 15”. Good used condition. | £820 |
| 112 | Super Voyager nameplate “YURI GAGARIN” as carried by set number 221136. Named in July 2002 after the Russian cosmonaut. Cast aluminium, 30¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its data panel but no nose badge. Good used condition. (2) | £1000 |
| 113 | Pendolino nameplate “VIRGIN HOPE” as carried by power car number 69622 from set 390022. Named in February 2003. Cast aluminium, red background with Pendolino name at top, 50¾” x 12½”, good used condition. | £720 |
| 114 | Voyager nameplate “YORKSHIRE VOYAGER” as carried by set number 220034. Named in December 2001 to mark the introduction of the last of the Voyager fleet. Cast aluminium with red background, 29¼” x 15”. Good used condition. | £680 |
| 115 | Pendolino nameplate “VIRGIN VALIANT” as carried by power car number 69645 from set 390045. Named in February 2004. Cast aluminium, red background with Pendolino name at top, 50¾” x 12½”, good used condition. | £780 |
| 116 | Super Voyager nameplate “WILLIAM SPIERS BRUCE” as carried by set number 221132. Named in July 2002 after the Scottish Polar explorer. Cast aluminium, 34¼” x 22½” with Super Voyager circular logo top centre. Complete with its shield shaped nose badge and data panel. Good used condition. (3) | £750 |
| 117 | Cast aluminium 10” x 10¼” shield shaped nose badge showing Virgin logo in red lettering against a silver background as carried by set number 220029 “CORNISH VOYAGER VYAJER KERNEWEK”. Good used condition. | £220 |
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