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Catalogue -
Main Auction 13 June 2009
All 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 | GER ENAMEL SIGN: “GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY TICKETS AND ALL INFORMATION WITHIN” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and minor loss at corners only. The manufacturer Garnier & Co 86 Farringdon St [London] is shown in the bottom right hand corner. Rectangular, 42” x 15”. | £650 |
| 2 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “METN. & GT CENTRAL RAILWAY – Beware of The Trains.” Rectangular, 27” x 13½” repainted front, the back in original condition. The Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Committee was responsible for the line Harrow to Verney Junction (and branch) and was formed in April 1906 to take over the northern lines of the Metropolitan Railway over which the newly formed Great Central Railway had running powers previously. The title lasted until grouping in 1923 when it became the Met & LNER and later LPTB & LNER in July 1933. | £400 |
| 3 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “NEILSON REID & Co Hyde Park Locomotive Works Glasgow № 5832, 1900” from a 3ft 6ins gauge 4-8-0 № 395 supplied new to the Cape Government Railways in South Africa. Taken into South African Railways stock as E.444 class 8SW. Oval, 9” x 6½” cleaned front and back but retaining the knocks and scrapes of service. | £280 |
| 4 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4068 GMAM from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "GMAM" class loco built by Henschel works № 28697 in 1953. The loco was scrapped at De Aar in July 1988. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” tastefully restored in cream and blue, brasswork lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £1000 |
| 5 | TOTEM: WADDON MARSH HALT BR(S) fully flanged green with good colour and shine, a couple of minor edge chips and rusting only. From an ex-SR station between West Croydon and Mitcham Junction opened in July 1930, the “Halt” suffix was dropped in May 1969, still open today. A very rare totem, only once previously at auction, in December 2001. | £2600 |
| 6 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 61915 as carried by Gresley K3 2-6-0 built by Armstrong Whitworth (Works № 1127 of 1931). Allocations included New England and March from where it was finally withdrawn in September 1962. Cut up at Central Wagon Co., Ince in December 1963. Ex-loco condition front and back, although the numbers have been repainted. | £440 |
| 7 | SHEDPLATE: 83H PLYMOUTH FRIARY (February 1958 – May 1963). This ex-LSWR shed, formerly in the SR as 72D, was home to just 11 locos at the end of the 1950s. Repainted front and back. A scarce example. | £160 |
| 8 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY Harper’s double-line wooden cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT with the enamel label “Selsdon” at the top (other screw holes suggest that it may have been located elsewhere at some time). Glazed front shows signals applying for “Up Train on Line” and “Down Train on Line.” A supplementary glazed aperture with three position dial beneath shows “Line Clear” (white), “Train on Line” (red) and “Train Off But section Blocked” (green). Two plungers at the base. A later Bakelite push button with a brass label “Push to Release Commutator Lock” has been added to one of the side doors. Selsdon signal box, which closed in April 1984, was located on the SER & LBSCR Joint line between South Croydon Junction and Crowhurst Junction. 20½” high, base 10½ x 5¼” in VGC. A rare instrument. | £2800 |
| 9 | BR(W) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “INSPECTORS” on one line in chocolate and cream with deep colour and shine, no chips or rusting. Fully flanged, 18” x 3½” and in excellent condition. | £480 |
| 10 | TOTEM: PWLLHELI BR(W) half flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. From an ex-Cambrian Railways station on the Welsh coast, opened in July 1909 having replaced an earlier structure opened in October 1867. The station is still open. A scarce totem, infrequently seen at auction. | £1250 |
| 11 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL NORTHAMPTONSHIRE” by Fred Taylor from the LNER pre-War series, issued around 1937. Far rarer than the view by Kenneth Steel. This view with the distinctive black edging was probably painted from the Council Offices. The gem of Peterborough is its cathedral noted for its massive early English west front. Two queens are buried inside: Katherine of Aragon and Mary, Queen of Scots. Taylor’s image focused on that front. In an original style glazed wooden frame. Mint condition. | £130 |
| 12 | METHLEY JOINT COMMITTEE CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “MJC 11.” Oval, 17¼” x 13⅛” in GNR double line border style with the casting number B17 at the base. Repainted both sides many years ago. The Methley Joint Committee was formed originally by the NER, L&YR and West Yorkshire Railway and managed the line from Lofthouse & Outwood to Methley which opened in June 1865. The West Yorkshire share passed to the GNR in July 1865. Became LMS & LNER Joint at the Grouping. See also Lot 31. | £190 |
| 13 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd. LONDON No. 2872/D588 1960 The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Locomotive Works, England,” as carried by BR Type 3 Co-Co D6709. Delivered new to 30A Stratford in February 1961, it became class 37 37009 in March 1974, and received the unofficial name “TYPHOON” at Tinsley on 8 November 1989. This was removed on 1 February 1991, and in June 1994 the loco was renumbered 37340. Withdrawn in November 2001, the loco is now preserved on the GCR(N) at Ruddington. Rectangular chromed brass, 10” x 4½” the front stripped of the original paint, the back original with paint runs. The bottom left hand corner around the screw hole is missing, good otherwise. | £150 |
| 14 | GWR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT three-part silverplate COCKTAIL SHAKER manufacture by Elkington. 2½” base widening to 4½” before tapering off again,10½” tall. The GWR coat of arms with the letters “GWR” and legend “Birmingham Restaurant” in scroll are clearly incised in the side. VGC. | £220 |
| 15 | TOTEM: MORECAMBE EUSTON ROAD. BR(M) half flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, one small touched-in face chip only and a little repainted edge rusting. An ex-LNWR station at the end of that company’s line from Lancaster Castle, opened in May 1886, closed September 1963. A rare totem, only once at auction, in September 2001. | £1850 |
| 16 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY three-aspect Inspector’s HANDLAMP. The body is stamped “NSR” and has a back handle. The body also bears a brass label “W Shenton NSRy Leekbrook.” Innards comprise an unmarked vessel, LMS burner and unmarked reflector. Bevel edged front lens with brass bezel. All glasses complete and intact. From the station named Leek Brook Halt which opened in July 1904, closed November 1959. Restored and in VGC. | £520 |
| 17 | SHEDPLATE: 20B STOURTON (1935 – October 1956). This ex-Midland shed was home to 50 locos during its time in the LMR. It was transferred to the NER and became 55B, finally closing to steam in January 1967. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example. | £220 |
| 18 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “NEW HOLLAND – BARTON-ON-HUMBER 20” the section names engraved on brass plates attached to a round head with a triangular hole at the centre. The New Holland to Barton-on-Humber station single line was controlled by electric token between New Holland Station signal box and a “No signalman” key token instrument at Barton-on-Humber station. New Holland Station signal box was opened by the MS&LR in 1885 and closed in June 1981, it was a Railway Signal Company Standard design and was fitted with a 60 lever GCR frame in the 1920s. Good ex-section condition. | £50 |
| 19 | BARRY RAILWAY oak cased 12” dial single fusee roundhead CLOCK with the makers name “Barry & Sons Cardiff” and “Barry Coy” written on the dial which has been repainted. The ivorine plate “GWR 2172” was attached to the side of the back box when the clock was absorbed into GWR ownership in 1922. Side door at each side, plus a further door at base (with key). Restored to VGC, in full working order and complete with winder and key. | N/S |
| 20 | TOTEM: ROTHERHAM MASBOROUGH. BR(E) fully flanged dark blue, the suffix appearing in the lower panel. In VGC with deep colour and shine, repainted edge rusting only. From an ex-Midland Railway station opened as Masborough (Rotherham) in May 1840, and following various renamings took on the name Rotherham Masborough in April 1908. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £1550 |
| 21 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGNALBOX BOARD: SHARNAL STREET in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine, minor edge chips only. Sharnal Street signal box was a SER Type design which was located on the Hoo Junction to Allhallows-on-Sea line. It closed in May 1964 when the single line section was extended to between Stoke Junction and Cliffe signal boxes. Fully flanged, 88” x 12” VGC. | £200 |
| 22 | NORTH LONDON RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “71.” 20½” x 9” with rounded ends. Repainted in brown with white numbers and edging, the back in original condition. | £38 |
| 23 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “ROBERT STEPHENSON & HAWTHORNS Ltd Newcastle Works 7048 of 1942” from a Standard Gauge 0-4-0ST "DISTINGTON № 1" built for Distington Engineering Co. Ltd, Distington. It moved to Workington Iron and Steel Co., Moss Bay Works, in 1956 (their № 73) and was finally disposed of in the late 1960s. Oval, 13” x 8½” the front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 24 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 7439 as carried by the (GWR) “7400” class 0-6-0PT loco built at Swindon in October 1948. Latterly allocated to Carmarthen, Neath and finally Llanelly from where it was withdrawn in April 1965, the last of the class to be withdrawn. Cut up at Birds, Bynea. Restored front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £1100 |
| 25 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “JASON” as carried by BR 1500v DC electric EM1 Class 26049, built at Gorton as works number 1056 in October 1952. It was named after the mythological leader of the Argonauts in August 1960 as it was one of the train heating boiler fitted locos that operated the passenger service working over the Woodhead route between Manchester and Sheffield. Withdrawn in November 1980 as 76049, and cut up in March 1983 by C F Booth at Rotherham. Cast brass, 24” x 5½” the front repainted, lettering and edging lightly polished only, the back in original condition. It has the letter “R” stamped into the back indicating that it was the plate from the right hand side of the loco. It also has the slots which fitted over the panelling on the side of the loco. | £6000 |
| 26 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73105 as carried by BR Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 loco built at Doncaster in 1955 and new to Eastfield. By 1965 it could be found at Grangemouth. It then moved finally to Corkerhill. Withdrawn from service in September 1966 and cut up by Motherwell Machinery & Scrap Co., Wishaw. Repainted front, the back in original condition. | £470 |
| 27 | 70G NEWPORT (I.O.W.) (September 1954 – November 1957). This ex Ryde & Newport Railway shed, formerly 71E, was home to 15 locos. The code was then reused by the SR when it took over WEYMOUTH (September 1963 – July 1967) formerly 82F, from the WR. During this period it was responsible for 24 locos, half of which were Bullied “Merchant Navy” Pacifics. The shedplate is complete with a “SC” (Self Cleaning) plate which it is bolted to. Both items repainted to VGC. (2) | £220 |
| 28 | LNER PAIR OF SILVERPLATE CAKE SERVERS manufactured by Walker & Hall Sheffield. The knife is 12” long, the five pronged fork is 9” long. Both have the initials “LNER” incised into the handles. Both items in VGC. (2) | £160 |
| 29 | LNER/BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “GENERAL WAITING ROOM” on two lines in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of small edge chips and a little edge rusting only. Flangeless, 19” x 5½” and in good condition. Probably a very early BR or very late LNER enamel in non-standard dimensions. | £90 |
| 30 | TOTEM: FRANT. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a minor face blemish and touched-in edge chips only. From an ex-SER station between Tunbridge Wells Central and Battle on the Hastings line opened in September 1851, still open today. A rare totem, only twice at auction. | £420 |
| 31 | LMSR&LNER ENAMEL TRESPASS SIGN: “LM&S RLY AND LNE RLY – Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted. By Order” in yellow enamel with black lettering. Rectangular 24” x 18” in good condition, although lettering is a little faded and a little rusting at the edges only. Appears to have once been contained within a wooden frame. The sign came from the same collection as Lot 12 and we think it may have been recovered from the Methley Joint Committee line. Exceedingly rare. | £400 |
| 32 | CAST IRON GATE NOTICE: “GREAT WESTERN & MIDLAND JOINT COMMITTEE – Notice – (plus four lines of text). In GWR style, rectangular, 29½” x 10⅝” the front stripped of most of its paint, the back cleaned, but showing evidence of originality. The GW & Midland Joint Committee managed the lines of the Clifton Extension, Severn & Wye and Halesowen Railways. | £220 |
| 33 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Darlington Works 1935” with brass renumbering strip “61647”, the original number having been ground off the plate. This plate was carried by LNER class B17 4-6-0 2847 “HELMINGHAM HALL,” and was named after the home of Baron Tollemache, situated between Ipswich and Great Yarmouth. Built by Darlington works in 1935 and originally allocated to the GC section, shedded at Woodford, it soon moved to Lincoln where it remained until Nationalisation. Renumbered 61647 in March 1949 when this plate would have been amended. Fittingly it was reallocated to Ipswich in 1951 where it remained until withdrawal in November 1959 from Cambridge. Moved to Doncaster works and cut up in February 1960. Repainted front in blue, the back in original condition. | £450 |
| 34 | CAMINOS DE FERRO MOÇAMBIQUE (MOZAMBIQUE RAILWAY) BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 455 from the 4-8-2 loco built by Montreal Loco Company works № 75472 in 1947 and delivered to Rhodesia Railways as their “11A” class loco № 308. Subsequently sold to Mozambique Railways for further use. Disposal details unknown. Oval, 20½” x 14¼” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £650 |
| 35 | ORIGINAL BRASS FOX as carried by Gresley designed LNER class D49 “Hunt” class 4-4-0 № 214 “THE ATHERSTONE.,” named after the hunt based in the Rugby area. Built by the LNER at Darlington in January 1934, the loco spent its entire life in the North East. In BR days as 62752, it was allocated to Starbeck from where it was withdrawn in July 1958. The loco was cut up at Darlington works a month later. The fox is the original LNER “smooth fur” type with letter “R” (indicating this was the right hand fox) and the number “214” are clearly stamped in the back. 19½” nose to tail, brass lightly polished only, the back in original condition. | £3700 |
| 36 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 90558 as carried by "WD" Class 2-8-0. Originally WD 77094 it was built by The Vulcan Foundry in September 1943 and was initially loaned to the main line railways but returned to the WD in January 1945. It was eventually purchased by British Railways being renumbered 90558 in March 1949. In January 1948 it was allocated to Bricklayers Arms but by late 1954 could be found at Newton Heath. It was withdrawn from Langwith Junction in November 1965 and scrapped by W George, Station Steel, Wath in February 1966. Repainted front and back many years ago. | £350 |
| 37 | SHEDPLATE: 51J NORTHALLERTON (1950 – March 1963). This ex NER depot was home to just 13 locos in 1950, and by closure only 7 locos remained. A scarce example. | £190 |
| 38 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: STECHFORD № 1 in wood with metal letters. Stechford №1 signal box was a LNWR Type 5 design fitted with a 54 lever LNWR Tumbler frame located on the Birmingham to Coventry line. It was reduced to a non block post and renamed Stechford Shunting Frame in July 1966 when signalling in the area passed to Birmingham New Street power signal box, and fell out of use in the late 1990s. 75” x 10½” in ex-box condition in black with white lettering and beading. | £140 |
| 39 | BR(NE) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “GENERAL OFFICE” on two lines in tangerine with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of well repaired minor edge chips only. Fully flanged, 18” x 6” and in VGC. A rare example. | £240 |
| 40 | TOTEM: PORTHCAWL. BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream with good colour and shine, couple of edge chips and a little rusting which has caused some loss at the right hand end, not affecting the face. From an ex-GWR station at the end of the branch from Pyle in South Wales, opened March 1916, closed September 1963, having replaced a previous structure which opened in August 1865. A rare totem, only once previously at auction, in 2001. | £900 |
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| 41 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “GOLDEN ARROW” CONTINENTAL EXPRESS” by Richard Ward from the Southern Region (B) series issued in 1956. The artist shows the famous Southern Region express emerging from the unusually shaped portals of Shakespeare Tunnel, between Dover and Folkestone. The locomotive is a BR standard “Britannia” class 4-6-2 Pacific, probably 70004 “WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.” The 11:00 departure from Victoria to Paris had operated for some time before gaining the title “Golden Arrow” in 1929. A rare and much sought after print in an original type glazed wooden frame. | £380 |
| 42 | PULLMAN CARS SILVERPLATE COCOA POT manufactured by Elkington. A small oval shaped pot 3½” x 2⅝” x 4” high plus finial on top of lid, with 4¾” pouring handle at the side. The Pullman coat of arms with the wording “Pullman Car Company Limited in garter around it are clearly incised on the side. An unusual piece in VGC. | £250 |
| 43 | VSOE D/R POSTER: “PARIS” (Pierre Fix-Masseau). This poster dates from the 1980s when the Pullman Service operated by VSOE was revived. Fix-Masseau was a leading painter of the art-deco period and he had a fascination with high speed and new technology. His posters were most distinctive. Rolled, a minor edge nick and a repaired edge tear, otherwise good. | £150 |
| 44 | PULLMAN CARS SILVERPLATE GRAPEFRUIT BOWL manufactured by Elkington. Integral saucer measures 4½” diameter, 4⅛” diameter bowl, 2¾” high. The Pullman coat of arms with the wording “Pullman Car Company Limited in garter around it are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £100 |
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| 45 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: CORBY GLEN. The name in blue enamel with white LNER Gill Sans type lettering held within a GNR style wooden frame,. From an ECML location in Lincolnshire on Stoke Bank famous for “Mallard’s” 1938 record run. Until 1947 the name of the village was simply Corby, Lincs. However, in the nearby county of Northamptonshire another Corby had been greatly enlarged by the addition of a steel works and housing to match. Some confusion arose between the two places, so the LNER consulted the villagers to choose an additional name to distinguish the two. The villagers chose "Glen" in reference to the western branch of the River Glen which flows through the village. It is therefore safe to assume that the enamel was fitted in LNER days to an existing frame. The station closed to passengers in June 1959. The signal box was a GNR Type 4a design fitted with a 75 lever frame. It opened in 1912 and was closed in April 1975 when signalling in the area passed temporarily to Stoke signal box, being transferred to Peterborough power signal box in July 1975. 39½” x 8¾” in original condition front and back. | £620 |
| 46 | LMS WATER FOUNTAIN SPOUT in the shape of a lion’s head with spout through the mouth. The initials “LMS” are stamped into the rim. Reputed to be from Chester (General) station. 8” diameter, cast brass in original condition. | £380 |
| 47 | GER three-aspect SLIDING KNOB HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing the small oval brass label “The Lamp Manufacturing Co Ld London” boldly stamped “GER” and faintly stamped what appears to be “Bentley.” The hinged top opens to reveal a BR-E vessel, BRE/L&NE burner and a copper reflector which is held on with a piece of wire. The internal sliding coloured glasses are present and complete. Bevel edged front lens with steel bezel and copper lens reducing cone. There is no introduction date inside the front opening door. No back handle fitted. From an ex-GER station between Manningtree and Ipswich closed in November 1966 and once the junction for the branch to Hadleigh (Suffolk). Restored to VGC. | £140 |
| 48 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE VULCAN FOUNDRY (Limited) Newton-le-Willows Lancashire № 4751, 1936” as carried by the LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0 No. 8074 loco built under Lot 132. Renumbered 48074 by BR. Withdrawn in November 1967 from Heaton Mersey and cut up at Drapers, Hull in March 1968. Oval, 9” x 5¼” cleaned both sides, but plenty of wear and tear evident. | £180 |
| 49 | BR(W) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER” on two lines in chocolate and cream with deep colour and shine, a couple of small repaired edge chips only. Flangeless, 18” x 6” and in VGC. | £90 |
| 50 | LOCO NAMEPLATE: “NEW HEBRIDES” being the left hand plate as carried by the LMS "Jubilee" Class 4-6-0 loco numbered 5618 and built at Crewe in 1934 but not named until March 1936. New to Crewe North shed and then to Edge Hill after which it spent time at Leeds, Derby, Bristol, Millhouses, Trafford Park, Kentish Town and finally at Burton-on-Trent. Renumbered 45618 by BR in 1948. Withdrawn in February 1964 and cut up by Looms, Spondon in November the same year. Cast brass, 34½” long, face polished only, the back original. | £9000 |
| 51 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “BARNARD CASTLE CO. DURHAM” by John C Moody from the LNER pre-War series 1937-1939. A view looking north from The Sills of the ancient town with the River Tees in the foreground. Housed in a modern frame with mount and glazed in non-reflective glass. A scarce print. | £75 |
| 52 | GCR CAST IRON NOTICE: “GREAT CENTRAL RLY – Post No Bills.” Rectangular with scalloped corners, 17” x 8¼” the front repainted green with white lettering, the back in primer. | £800 |
| 53 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “ROBERT STEPHENSON & Co Ltd № 3378 Darlington 1909” from a Standard Gauge 0-6-2T which was delivered new to Lambton Hetton and Joicey Collieries Ltd as their No. 10. It transferred to the National Coal Board on the 1 January 1947. One of the well- known locos that worked out of Philadelphia shed. Scrapped January 1969. Hexagonal, 11” x 5¼” in ex-loco condition front, although the back appears to have been cleaned. | £360 |
| 54 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2013 15AR from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "15AR" class loco built by North British Loco Company works № 22738 in 1921. The loco was last used in the Port Elizabeth area and scrapped at Sydenham shed in October 1988. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in totally ex-loco condition front and back. | £300 |
| 55 | TOTEM: CLEGHORN. BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in good condition with deep colour and shine, one or two edge chips and rusting only. From an ex-Caledonian Railway station on the West Coast Main Line between Motherwell and Carstairs, at the junction for the Lanark branch, originally named Lanark when opened in February 1848, renamed Cleghorn Junction in January 1855 and finally Cleghorn in April 1864. The station closed January 1965. A rare totem, seen only three times at auction. | £400 |
| 56 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 63693 as carried by Robinson designed O4/1 class 2-8-0 built by R. Stephenson & Co (Works № 3720 of 1918). Allocated to Immingham, Mexborough and Doncaster while carrying this plate. It was finally withdrawn in December 1962 from Frodingham and cut up at Round Oak Steelworks, Brierley Hill in March 1964. Ex-loco condition front and back, with metal residue around the bolt holes when burnt off the smokebox door. The other classes of loco with the same dimension plate are embossed on the back. | £450 |
| 57 | SHEDPLATE: 35C PETERBOROUGH SPITAL BRIDGE (September 1950 – February 1958). This former MR shed, previously LMS then LMR 16B, was home to 55 locos during the 1950s. In 1958 it became 31F and closed in February 1960. Repainted front, the back original. A scarce example. | £320 |
| 58 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CRIANLARICH – TYNDRUM UPPER 30” the section names engraved around the “polo mint” shaped end. Crianlarich (Upper) signal box was a NBR Type 6a design which opened on 31st July 1894 controlling the connection from the Craigendoran to Fort William line towards the Caledonian Railway’s Dunblane to Oban line. It was renamed Crianlarich on 16th July 1967, and the original 24 lever Saxby and Farmer Duplex frame was replaced by electric switches in 1975. At Tyndrum Upper, the token instruments were located in the booking office which explains why the token section ceased to exist in May 1988 but the signal box closed in December 1985. Good, ex-section condition. | £150 |
| 59 | SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY STATION HANDBELL in brass with turned wooden handle and original clapper. The initials “SE&CR” are embossed on the side of the bell. Diameter of bell: 6⅞”; height: 13½”. Good unrestored condition. | £800 |
| 60 | TOTEM: MEOPHAM. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, very minor edge rusting only. From an ex-LC&DR Kent station between Swanley and Rochester opened in May 1861, still open today. | £260 |
| 61 | FRAMED AND GLAZED CARRIAGE PANEL: “SUBURBAN LINES ROUTE DIAGRAM” showing the lines out of Marylebone to Princes Risborough and Aylesbury and the ex-GCR main line onward (with box showing the ultimate destinations). Also shows connecting lines from Liverpool Street (Metropolitan Widened Lines), Paddington and North Acton. Dated 1953. One slight crease at one end does not detract from a rare route diagram housed in a modern frame. | £95 |
| 62 | SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “S&DJR – Beware of Trains.” Rectangular, 26” x 16½” repainted front in red with white lettering, the back in original condition. An SR pattern notice from the much lamented line which closed entirely in March 1967. | £330 |
| 63 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT HORWICH 1896” as carried possibly by one of the L&YR 0-4-0ST locomotives built there in that year and absorbed into LMS stock at the Grouping in 1923. Oval, 10½” x 6” repainted front, the back cleaned, but showing signs of originality. | £240 |
| 64 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY BRASS LOCO WHISTLE. 17½” tall, 8 wide (overall), the barrel 1½” diameter standing on bracket and complete with valve. Identity of loco unknown. Polished only with plenty of knocks from a lifetime of service. | £255 |
| 65 | SR ENAMEL TARGET STATION SIGN: EAST BRIXTON. 36” x 13” in good condition with a few face and edge chips, most of which have been touched-in, but having good colour and shine, although with a little rust staining. An ex-LB&SCR South London Line station opened as Loughborough Park in August 1866, reamed East Brixton in 1894, closed January 1976. A surprisingly scarce target not seen at auction since September 2002. | £190 |
| 66 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL SILVERPLATED NUTCRACKERS manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 5½” long. The company initials “GWR” surrounded by “Tregenna Castle Hotel” in garter are clearly incised on one handle. 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. | £95 |
| 67 | SHEDPLATE: 6J HOLYHEAD (May 1952 – closed to steam December 1966). This ex-LNWR shed, formerly coded 7C between 1935 and May 1952, was always home to around 20 locos throughout its BR life. However during that time it housed 90 different Black 5s as well as 17 “Royal Scots”, 15 “Britannias” and a handful of “Jubilees” and “Patriots!” A heavily weathered example, showing traces only of the original paint. | N/S |
| 68 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Lidford - Lifton” embossed on brass plates affixed to one end. The Lydford to Lifton token section was located on the GWR Launceston branch and ceased to exist in September 1964 when it was extended to between Lydford and Launceston signal boxes. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Note: This is the original spelling for Lidford which changed to Lydford in June 1897. Good, ex-section condition. | £140 |
| 69 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “SHED MASTER” on one line in maroon with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of edge chips only, but a few minor rust stains affect the lettering. Fully flanged, 18” x 3½” and in VGC. An extremely rare example. | £720 |
| 70 | TOTEM: ACCRINGTON. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. From an ex-L&YR station between Blackburn and Burnley opened by the East Lancashire Railway in June 1848 and still open today. A rare totem, seen only three times at auction. | £750 |
| 71 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PRINT: “BEAULIEU ABBEY” [Hampshire] by Donald Maxwell from the SR original Series (1936). A rare print. Beaulieu Abbey was founded in 1204 by Cistercian monks on land given to them by King John. Very slight stain on mount, otherwise excellent. In an original style glazed wooden frame. | £80 |
| 72 | GREAT NORTHERN & GREAT EASTERN JOINT RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “GN&GE 45.” Oval, 16⅞” x 12⅞” in GNR single line border style without casting number. Repainted both sides and in VGC. | £80 |
| 73 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS PLATE ENGRAVED “DONCASTER 2063 1950,” as carried by BR 4MT 2-6-0 43057. Always a North Eastern Region loco, it was resident at a variety of sheds, finishing its life at West Hartlepool in December 1966. It was taken to Drapers at Hull where cutting took place in March 1967. 12½” x 6½” in excellent condition, the front lightly polished, the back original with the wording “Works Serial Number Plate Drg 17114D” and endorsed “4F 2-6-0 43057” and with “YM3” embossed. | N/S |
| 74 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE WINE BOTTLE HOLDER manufactured by Elkington. Two compartment, 8¼” x 3½” base standing on four ball feet, 10” to top of carrying ring. The GWR coat of arms and the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it are clearly incised on a plate attached to the front of the item. VGC. | £300 |
| 75 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “RAPID. WARSHIP CLASS” as carried by BR C-C diesel-hydraulic “Warship” of class 43, numbered D838. Built by the North British Locomotive Company, works № 27967, in September 1960 and delivered new to 83D Laira, it remained a Western Region loco throughout its short life. Withdrawn from 83A Newton Abbot in March 1971, it was cut up at Swindon works in July 1972. Cast aluminium, 31” x 11¼”, the front was repainted many years ago, lettering and edging untouched, the back in original condition, with the number “D838” painted on. | £6200 |
| 76 | LNER three-aspect HANDLAMP, GNR large type, the reducing cone bearing the stamped number “1587” and the label “Kerosene.” Two-layer pie crust top. One side of the body is stamped “LNER 1587” and bears the brass GNR style location label “London & North Eastern Railway Insp Carlton Doncaster Main” the other side bears a relocation label “Westerfield.” From an East Suffolk line station between Ipswich and Lowestoft. Innards comprise an LNE-E vessel and burner and an unmarked reflector. Bevel edged front lens. All glasses complete and intact. . Restored and in VGC. | £100 |
| 77 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: YORK ROAD in wood with metal letters. Located on the North London Railway, York Road Junction signal box opened in 1907 and closed in December 1973 fitted with a 42 lever NLR Tappet frame. 85” x 10½” in ex-box condition in maroon with white lettering and beading. | £100 |
| 78 | TYER’S ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE TABLET: “NORTH WALSHAM – WROXHAM 11” the section names engraved and picked out in black. This section was located on the GER Norwich to Cromer line and came into existence in the mid-1960s when Worstead signal box was closed and the token section was extended to between North Walsham and Wroxham signal boxes. It ceased to existence in June 2000 when both signal boxes were closed and signalling passed to Trowse Swing Bridge SCC. Good ex-section condition.. | £380 |
| 79 | BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “GOODS ENQUIRIES” on two lines in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, no chips. Flangeless, 18” x 6” and in VGC. | £100 |
| 80 | TOTEM: WEST ST LEONARDS. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC condition with deep colour and shine, a few minor edge chips only. From an ex-SER south coast station opened in 1887, still open today. Not seen at auction since September 2005. | £380 |
| 81 | BR(E) ENAMEL HANGING SIGN: “STATION MASTER” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one small face chip end a couple of edge chips only. Fully flanged, 48” x 12” in VGC. | £75 |
| 82 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY BRIDGE RESTRICTION DIAMOND: “NOTICE – This Bridge is Insufficient to Carry Heavy Motor Cars The Registered Axle Weight of Any Axle of Which Exceeds Three Tons” painted in cream on red on an original, made for purpose, WOODEN BOARD. 42” x 24” with a fixing ring at the top (a later one has been added later at the bottom). Exactly why this was made in wood, we do not know, but it is certainly a lot lighter than the cast iron version! The paintwork is a little faded, but condition of the notice is good overall. | £450 |
| 83 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “KITSON & Co Limited Leeds 1929” from Loco № 32 one of four 3ft 6ins gauge Class 31 2-6-4Ts supplied by Kitson to the Sudan Railways. It appears that by the 1970s they had been relegated to shunting duties. Presumed scrapped. Oval, 10½” x 6¼” the front lightly polished only, the back original. | £520 |
| 84 | ISLE OF WIGHT RAILWAY REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT SILVERPLATE ASPARAGUS TONGS manufactured by Walker & Hall. Very dainty, only 4” long. The letters “IofWRy” with the abbreviated words “Reft Dept” in garter around it are clearly incised on one of the handles. VGC. | N/S |
| 85 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR EASTLEIGH DEPOT showing the “Spitfire” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition and as carried by the class 33 loco 33025. A rare plaque from this popular depot. | £380 |
| 86 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “LINCOLN” by Henry Rushbury from the LNER Intermediate Series issued around 1937. A mounted print (all prints in this series were mounted) being a view of the city with the Cathedral overlooking it and the busy river scene. In good condition and housed in its original glazed wooden frame. | £320 |
| 87 | SHEDPLATE: 14D NEASDEN (February 1958 – June 1962). This ex-GCR shed was transferred from the ER (34E) to the LMR. Its allocation of 70 locos at one time included 4 ex GWR tank engines alongside Jubilees, Britannias and the ever-present B1 “Umseke.” It also played host to visiting locos from other regions that had brought in special excursions for events at nearby Wembley Stadium. LMS style, repainted front, original back. | £200 |
| 88 | ALUMINIUM “ONE ENGINE IN STEAM” TRAIN STAFF: “CORBY WORKS BRANCH” with the section name engraved into a flattened section on the shaft. The words “Train Staff” are embossed and picket out in white on both sides of a target positioned two thirds of the way along the staff. There is evidence of an earlier section name being ground off. Painted in black, but with evidence of blue underneath. 17¾” long with 5” diameter target. | £90 |
| 89 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY WOODEN OFFICE CHAIR with inlaid leather padded seat. 34” high, 18½” x 16” seat size. The ownership is represented by the NSR “knot” which is carved into the back stretcher. The company passed into LMSR ownership at the Grouping. A rare piece of furniture, restored to VGC with minor wear and tear only. | £300 |
| 90 | TOTEM: BIRKDALE. BR(M) half flanged maroon in VGC overall with deep colour and shine, although it has been face drilled and a little damage around the holes has been well repaired, also repaired edge chipping. From an ex-L&YR Liverpool – Southport station opened in 1851, still open today. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £520 |
| 91 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY (UNTITLED) ENAMEL LEVEL CROSSING SIGN: “NOTICE – This Level Crossing is Private Any Person Using it Not Being Duly Authorised is Liable to a Penalty of 40s/- Any Person Omitting to Shut and Fasten the Gates After Using Them is Liable to a Penalty of 40s/-. CN Wilkinson Secretary” in black lettering on a white background. Rectangular, 24” x 13¾” in good condition although chipping at the edges has been touched-in. A rare sign nevertheless. | £180 |
| 92 | LNER FOUR SETTING SILVERPLATE EGG CUP SET manufactured by Walker & Hall. Four egg cups loose mounted on tray with central carrying handle which has four spoons slotted into it. The tray and spoons are all incised “LNER.” 7¾” x 6½” oval tray standing on four ball feet 9½” to top of ring carrying handle. A lovely set in VGC. | £400 |
| 93 | ENGRAVED BRASS TENDERPLATE: “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY 1007 Swindon Works Sept 1892” the water capacity “3000 Gallons” stamped underneath the date. This was the fourth tender of lot A17 which comprised 20 tenders. Ten of these were attached to “3232” class engines when new. No 1007 was attached to loco 3232 which was completed in September 1892. The tender remained with the loco until December 1920. The “3232” class built by William Dean were the GWRs last completely new 2-4-0. After 1920, 1007 would have been attached to another loco, but there is no trace of which. This tender was one of the earliest withdrawals from this batch and is reported to have been cut up at Swindon in September 1931. (Information courtesy of the late Bill Peto). 11¼” x 8¼” in ex-loco condition front and back. A rare survivor. | £850 |
| 94 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 9485 as carried by (GWR) “9400” class 0-6-0PT loco built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Works № 7636 to Lot 383 and entered traffic in October 1952. A long-time Swansea East Dock and Llanelly engine withdrawn in July 1964 and cut up by Birds Ltd, Morriston. Front repainted, face polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. Note: two of the fixing holes are blanked off at the back. | £600 |
| 95 | TOTEM: KENSINGTON OLYMPIA. BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream, the suffix appearing in the lower panel. Condition is excellent with deep colour and shine, a few minor edge chips and rusting only. An ex-West London Railway station opened in June 1862 also known as Kensington Addison Road before renaming in December 1946. A very good example, one of the best seen to date. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £2400 |
| 96 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 60929 as carried by Gresley V2 class 2-6-2 built at Doncaster (works № 1922 of 1941). Allocations included Darlington, Tweedmouth, and York from where it was withdrawn in July 1965. Cut up at Great Bridge by Cashmores in November 1965. Rusty front and back but the numbers still retain original paint, although this is rather flakey. | £750 |
| 97 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE FRUIT BOWL by Elkington. Very attractive fluted design reminiscent of art nouveau. 5¾” diameter base, 9” diameter bowl, 5⅛” high. The GWR coat of arms and the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it are clearly incised at the centre of the bowl. VGC. | £580 |
| 98 | GWR STEEL SINGLE LINE HOOP with cast aluminium holder for holding a tablet clearly embossed with the initials “GWR.” 20” long, 10¼” diameter hoop in good ex-section condition. See also lot 278. | £130 |
| 99 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “LADIES WAITING ROOM” in totally original condition both sides. 21¼” x 4⅝” with rounded ends. | £90 |
| 100 | NAMEPLATE: “TAGALIE.” This impressive 56” cast brass nameplate, attractively presented on a wooden splasher, was carried by the LNER A1 class 4-6-2 Pacific loco 2563, originally named “WILLIAM WHITELAW” built at the North British Locomotive Company’s Hyde Park Works as works № 23101 entering service in July 1924 (the first loco of the NBL batch). It was renamed “TAGALIE” in July 1941 (when the original name was transferred to an A4); rebuilt to class A3 in November 1942; renumbered 64 in October 1946; E64 in January 1948; 60064 in July 1949. Latterly a Doncaster and then Grantham engine, it was withdrawn in September 1961 whilst in Doncaster Works under repair. The plate is lightly face polished and repainted only. Interestingly, although cast in 1942 and produced a long time after the last ten A3 class locos all with Gills Sans lettering, this plate reverted to the original style of lettering. The horse “Tagalie” won the 1912 Derby and 2000 Guineas. | £8400 |
| 101 | SR LARGE ENAMEL SIGN: “SOUTHERN RAILWAY (sunshine lettering) SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS Baggage Cleared Through Customs and Stored. Checked Through For Express Delivery in London or Railed to Any Destination. Delivery Performed in Southampton & Suburbs. Motor Vans in Attendance” in green with white lettering. This sign was once displayed in the Baggage Hall in the Ocean Liner Terminal in Southampton. 60” x 30” with a few well repaired edge chips only. A photocopied picture accompanies showing the sign in situ in the mid-1930s. | £150 |
| 102 | LONDON & BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “64.” Oval, 13¼” x 8½” face restored, the back in primer. | £80 |
| 103 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “VULCAN MARIBO № 1 – 1900 Ombygget Paa S.F.J. Værksted Odense 1921” as carried by the OKD Danish Private Railway (Odense-Kjerteminde-Dalby) standard gauge loco built by G F Kiehn Maribo in 1900. The locomotive was rebuilt in Odense in 1921 and this is one of the second set of plates produced for this loco. Scrapped 1951. Rectangular, 18½” x 7½” in ex-loco condition front and back. NOTE: We offered both of the original 1900 worksplates in our September 2008 and March 2009 auctions, thus presenting the rare opportunity of obtaining a third carried by the same engine. | £1150 |
| 104 | LNER SILVERPLATE MARMALADE POT HOLDER manufactured by Elkington. 6½” tall, 5¼” diameter tray base standing on three claw feet. Barrel shaped body with sloping top finished off by a finial atop. A hole in the top allowed the spoon to go through. The whole item fitted over the marmalade jar. The company initials “LNER” in script are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £300 |
| 105 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: “DESS” in white on light blue. From an ex-GNSR station on the Royal Deeside branch opened in December 1859, closed February 1966. 19” x 4¼” with rounded ends. In good original condition both sides. According to the RAG publication “LNER Seatbacks” this example has not been seen before. | £240 |
| 106 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LARGE COPPER SIGNAL LAMP, stamped “NER” on the front and also bearing a small oval brass badge “NER” on one side. Large chimney with handle on top. Clear bullseye lens on front, curved back has a small inset repeater. No innards. The lamp formerly illuminated the Down Distant for Clifton, a station on the Eden Valley Line opened by the Stockton & Darlington Railway in August 1863, closed January 1962. Lacquered, 10” x 9¾ at base, nearly 25” tall and in VGC. | £520 |
| 107 | SHEDPLATE: 75F TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST (1948 – June 1965). This ex-LBSCR shed maintained a total of 25 locos in the 1950s, but although losing its allocation in 1963, it went on servicing locos for another two years until final closure in June 1965. Repainted front ex-loco back with the BR(S) diamond embossed thereon. The back carries a sticker stating that the plate was removed from loco 80019 BR Standard class 4 2-6-4T. | £150 |
| 108 | CAST IRON WAGON PLATE: “N.C.B. LAMBTON COKE OVENS Fence Houses N.E.R. № 100.” A National Coal Board owners plate for one of the many “Internal User” wagons employed in moving coal from colliery to the coke making plant. A County Durham location on the Durham – Sunderland line. The “N.E.R.” on the plate would refer to North Eastern Region as the railways were Nationalised a year after the collieries. 27¾” x 9” repainted black both sides with lettering picked out in white. VGC. | £65 |
| 109 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “KILLINGHOLME – IMMINGHAM WEST JUNCTION 8” the section names engraved around a triangle in a rounded triangular end. This token section was located on the GCR Immingham to Goxhill line. Good, ex-section condition. | £90 |
| 110 | TOTEM: STARBECK. BR(NE) tangerine in good condition with deep colour and shine, although suffering from a couple of edge chips, one extending into the colour, minor face staining and a little edge rusting. A flangeless example with ten face drilled holes for wall fitting. An ex-NER West Yorkshire station between Knaresborough and Harrogate opened as Harrogate in September 1848, renamed Starbeck in August 1857, still open today. Only twice offered at auction. | £800 |
| 111 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “NEVIN CAERNARVONSHIRE” by Ellis Silas from the LMR series “A” issued in 1950. A view of the fishermen’s cottages around the harbour beneath the steep cliffs. In VGC and housed in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £100 |
| 112 | LSWR TRESPASS NOTICE: “THE LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY – Trespassing on Railway …. (plus another 8 lines of text). Godfrey Knight Secretary May 1903. (RAG Ref: TPLS101). Rectangular, 25¾” x 18⅞” nicely restored to VGC in green with white lettering on the front, the back repainted, but with clear evidence of originality. | £100 |
| 113 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK & Co Ld 1910 Manchester” as carried by the Riches design of Class O4 0-6-2T for the Taff Vale Railway built by Beyer Peacock works № 5390 of 1910. Rebuilt with a taper boiler in 1929. Originally numbered 116 in TVR stock and subsequently 320 by the GWR. It became № 211 after World War 2 and was withdrawn in 1955. Oval, 9¾” x 5⅝” the front repainted, the back original and clearly stamped “211.” Worksplates from pre-Grouping GWR locos are very rare. | £650 |
| 114 | GWR CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3858 as carried by the GWR "2800" class 2-8-0 built at Swindon in 1942. Latterly allocated to Chester, then Banbury for a short period. Finally withdrawn from Reading in September 1963 and scrapped at Cashmores, Newport in May 1964. Restored front a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £900 |
| 115 | INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ANSON” as carried by Peckett Type R4 Standard Gauge 0-4-0ST which went new to Albert E. Reed & Co. Ltd, Aylesford, near Maidstone. In 1966 it spent a brief period on loan to Imperial Paper Mills Ltd, Gravesend, before returning to Aylesford. It was scrapped circa 1971. Cast brass, 24½” x 6¾” in ex-loco condition front and back. The worksplate from the same locomotive is available at Lot 116 (next). | £450 |
| 116 | ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & Sons Ltd Bristol 1959 № 2117” as carried by the loco “ANSON” in Lot 115 above. Oval, 15⅜” x 8¾” face lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition with fixing studs cut off. See lot 115 for history. | £200 |
| 117 | LNER three aspect GCR style HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing the label “Kerosene.” The body bears a GNR style location label “London North Eastern Railway Grantham Pass.” Innards comprise unmarked vessel, burner and reflector. Bevel edged front lens. All glasses intact except the green which is cracked. From a famous East Coast Main Line location. Restored to good condition. | £70 |
| 118 | LNWR. A wooden-cased Fletcher’s twin-needle BLOCK INSTRUMENT without any identification plates, but bearing the inscription “L&NWR Tele Dept Stockport № 1056” on the side. The glazed display shows “Up Line” and “Down Line” (small tear to paper) with a dial and tapper below. 11” wide, 25” high, in good ex-box condition, complete with the wooden plinth which accommodates the bell below the main body. | £95 |
| 119 | BR(NE) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “GENTLEMEN” on one line in tangerine with white lettering, deep colour and shine, two well repaired minor chips only. Fully flanged, 18” x 3½” and in VGC. | £220 |
| 120 | TOTEM: DEVONPORT KINGS ROAD with suffix appearing in the bottom panel, BR(S) half flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine, but bearing a few easily repaired minor blemishes on the face. From an ex-LSWR station between Plymouth and St Budeaux opened in May 1876, closed September 1964. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £2300 |
| 121 | ROTHER VALLEY RAILWAY POSTERBOARD ENAMEL LETTERED: “ROTHER VALLEY RAILWAY – Junction With SE&C Rly at Robertsbridge” in red on white. 24” x 4” badly damaged but probably a unique survivor (this same item was previously sold by us in June 2001), and worthy of restoration. The Rother Valley Railway opened in 1900 and operated from Robertsbridge to Headcorn. It was renamed the Kent & East Sussex Railway in 1905. | £100 |
| 122 | NSR CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY – Notice is Hereby Given That Any Person …. (plus another 6 lines of text). By Order.” (RAG Ref: TPNS202). 26⅞” x 16½”, nicely restored to VGC in white with black lettering, the back cleaned, but bearing evidence of originality. | £100 |
| 123 | LNER BRASS 9” X 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 5104 1904.” Built by Vulcan Foundry (works № 1917 of 1904) for the GCR as their Robinson designed class 11 4-4-0s, the loco was initially numbered 104. In March 1907 the loco was rebuilt as class 11C and named “QUEEN ALEXANDRA” which was applied on a curved brass plate at the top of the splasher over the forward driving wheels. Only three locos in this class carried names. As LNER class D9 5104 it was allocated to many ex-GCR sheds including Woodford, Lincoln and Liverpool Brunswick. Withdrawn in September 1944, it was cut up at Gorton works. Cleaned front and back, but showing signs of where it had to be burnt off the engine. | £360 |
| 124 | LNER BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE. An LNER group standard Thompson whistle, 14” high x 8½” wide (overall) x 5¼” diameter base. A metal tag is affixed to the inlet valve wheel bearing the number “63666” which was an LNER O4 class loco withdrawn from Frodingham in December 1962 and scrapped at Doncaster works in October 1963. Dirty, ex-loco condition. | £240 |
| 125 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “WESTERN MARKSMAN” AND NUMBERPLATE D1032, as carried by BR diesel hydraulic “Western” class 52, built at Crewe Works in December 1963 and delivered new to 81A Old Oak Common. Allocated to the Western Region throughout its life, it was withdrawn from 84A Laira in June 1973, and cut up at Swindon Works in December 1974. Steel plate with aluminium letters and edging screwed in from the back. Dimensions of nameplate: 98” x 8”; numberplate: 34” x10” Both plates have had the fronts painted black, the backs original. A superb set in VGC. (2) | £7300 |
| 126 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 46239 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 and named “CITY OF CHESTER.” 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. The front was repainted some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £4600 |
| 127 | SHEDPLATE: 17F TRAFFORD PARK (December 1956 – February 1958). The ex-CLC shed had no fewer than four code changes during its BR life. Formerly LMS 19F, it became 13A, 9E, 17F, and 9E again before closure in March 1968. During its brief spell with this code it housed around 50 locos, including a handful of “Jubilees” and “Britannias.” Repainted front and back. A rare code only once at auction. | £200 |
| 128 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “PENRITH № 1 - BLENCOW” the section names engraved on a brass plate attached to a round head with a hole at the centre. Located on the CK&PR Penrith to Keswick line this token section came into existence in June 1938 when Redhills Junction signal box was closed and it was extended to between Penrith No1 and Blencow signal boxes. It ceased to exist in December 1967 when the line between Penrith No1 signal box and Keswick station was converted to one engine in steam working. Good ex-section condition. | £48 |
| 129 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK: “ESSEX RIVER SCENE” by the carriage print artist Henry Denham (1893-1961). A fine watercolour painting featuring a tug boat, sailing barges and yachts and in a similar style and time to that of his carriage print painting of Maldon. A rare opportunity to obtain original artwork by this artist. In excellent condition and professionally mounted, glazed and framed. 24” x 20” (frame size). | £260 |
| 130 | TOTEM: NORTH WALSHAM MAIN, suffix in lower panel, BR(E) dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. The totem had a crease through the “H” and “A”, but this has been professionally repaired and colour matched. From an ex-GER station on the Norwich – Cromer branch, opened in October 1874, still open today. The “Main” suffix was added in 1948 by BR to distinguish it from the ex-M&GN station which gained the suffix “Town”. When the M&GN line closed in March 1959 the “Main” suffix was dropped. An extremely rare totem, never seen at auction. | £1450 |
| 131 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PANEL: “MAP OF EXTENSION LINES INTO METRO-LAND” printed in around 1924 and shows Wembley Park – “British Empire Exhibition Stadium” and lines out to Verney Junction with the branch from Quainton Road – Brill shown. The map was printed on card and is a little faded in parts, but this does not detract. Framed and glazed in a modern commercial frame. | £90 |
| 132 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “GWR – Passengers Must Not Cross The Line on The Level. By Order.” Rectangular, 24¾” x 17½” repainted front, the back painted in primer. Some slight edge damage does not detract. | £380 |
| 133 | NER BRASS TENDERPLATE: “GATESHEAD WORKS NER 1909” Oval, 9⅞” x 6⅛” face repainted, the back original. We have no further details for this plate, but extremely rare. | £240 |
| 134 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1967 15AR from 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "15AR" class loco, originally a class 15A, but suffix “R” added when it was reboilered, built by Beyer Peacock Manchester works № 5984 in 1921. Totalling 119 locos, they worked all over the system but latterly in the Eastern Cape between Port Elizabeth to Klipplaat and to Uitenhage. This loco was shedded at Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, until sold to Swaziland Railways in March 1989 and scrapped at Sidvokodvo in September 1993. Oval, 20½” x 14¼” in totally ex-loco condition front and back. | £300 |
| 135 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR BUXTON DEPOT showing the “millstones” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition (with original studs still in place) and as carried by the 1,750 HP diesel-electric class 37 loco 37688 “GREAT ROCKS” built by English Electric. The loco number and details are shown on the back. A very rare plaque from this depot. | £550 |
| 136 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY four-aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing the faint initials S[B]R with a pie crust top. The body is stamped “LB&SCR” “B868” and “Goods.” One side of the body also bears a large oval brass label “London Brighton and South Coast Railway Company.” Innards comprise a vessel stamped “S[B]R “, a SR burner and unmarked reflector. Bevel edged front lens with steel bezel. All glasses complete and intact. Believed to have originated from Brighton Goods depot. Restored and in VGC. | £240 |
| 137 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: WATFORD NORTH HALT in wood with metal letters. Watford North Halt signal box was located on the LNWR Watford Junction to St Albans line. It closed in December 1966 when the adjacent level crossing was automated. Nicely restored in maroon with white lettering and beading. 92” x 10½” VGC. | £660 |
| 138 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “GOODRINGTON – CHURSTON” the section names engraved. This token section was located on the GWR Kingswear branch and ceased to exist in October 1968 when Churston signal box closed and the line between Goodrington and Kingswear station was converted to one engine in steam working. Traces of blue paint on an otherwise good ex-section condition token. | £120 |
| 139 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY WOODEN CASED MANTLE CLOCK. A free standing single fusee clock with a 6½” dial, re-lettered “LNER” and with the number “6642.” The back is also branded “LNER 6642.” Locking back door. 10¼” x 7” at the base, standing 12½” high. Complete with winder, key and LNER Record Card. The clock was formerly in the Passenger Managers Office, York Headquarters. In full working order, nicely French polished and in VGC. | £330 |
| 140 | TOTEM: HALE. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, repainted edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-CLC station between Altrincham and Chester opened as Bowdon Peel Causeway in May 1862, renamed Peel Causeway in 1899 and Hale in 1902, still open today. A rare totem, seldom seen at auction. | £850 |
| 141 | LONDON TRANSPORT ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “BETHNAL GREEN” in dark blue with white lettering. Opened by the LPTB in December 1946, the station on the “Central Line” had been completed before the outbreak of WWII. It and the adjacent tunnels were used as air raid shelters and dormitories for the local population of the East End of London during the “Blitz” and for the duration of hostilities. Flangeless, 59” x 10¾” in VGC. | £100 |
| 142 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY/LNER wooden framed TELEPHONE CIRCUIT INDICATOR from the switchboard at Grantham. Shows lines 1 through to 12 on red/white hanging discs behind a framed and glazed display. The discs moved according to occupancy of the line. Manufacturers name “Gents of Leicester” in top right hand corner. 18” x 8½” in good condition. | £30 |
| 143 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 8504 Rebuilt Stratford Works 1918” as carried by the ex-GER R24 class 0-6-0T loco № 342 built at Stratford in May 1890. Rebuilt to J69/1 in September 1902 and became LNER 7342 class J67/1 in 1924. Transferred to Scotland in 1928. Renumbered 8504 in November 1946 and became BR 68504 in May 1952. It is possible that the loco was re-boilered by Stratford in 1918 which sometimes counted as a rebuild in GER days. Restored front, the cleaned back is endorsed “LNER № 8504 J69 class 0-6-0T Intro 1902 J Holden Design GER.” | £200 |
| 144 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL SILVERPLATE TABLE BURNER manufactured by Elkington. Used for at table preparation of food. 8” diameter base area housing reservoir, oil filler and two carrying handles. Burner section comprises burner unit inside a drum with slats and floral design. Adjuster for flame at side. 9” to top of burner section. The company initials “GWR” surrounded by “Tregenna Castle Hotel” in garter are clearly incised on one side. VGC. See lot 66 for history of the hotel. | £360 |
| 145 | TOTEM: WYE. BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, very minor edge rusting only. An ex-SER station between Ashford and Canterbury South opened in 1846, still open today. One of the elusive three-letter names so very popular with collectors of totems. | £300 |
| 146 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 68983 as carried by a Gresley J50/4 0-6-0T built by the LNER at Gorton works in January 1939. BR allocations included Sheffield (GC), Hornsey and Doncaster, from where it was withdrawn in April 1962 and cut up in the nearby works in May 1962. Repainted front and back many years ago. BR weld evident between the “8” and “9” which has been strengthened by straps on the back. | £580 |
| 147 | SHEDPLATE: 51F WEST AUCKLAND (1949 – February 1964). This ex-NER shed housed 40 locos in the 1950s, and by closure was still home to 12 locos. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £80 |
| 148 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “MONTGOMERY – ABERMULE” the section names embossed onto aluminium plates and secured using copper rivets. This ex-Cambrian Railways token section ceased to exist in October 1966 when Abermule signal box ceased to be a block post and the section was extended to between Montgomery and Newtown. This was the scene of the head-on collision when 15 passengers were killed on 26th January 1921. Restored to VGC in green, the key left bare.. | £200 |
| 149 | BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “LADIES WAITING ROOM” on two lines in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of small repaired edge chips and minor edge rusting only. Flangeless, 18” x 6” and in VGC. | £95 |
| 150 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “AJAX” with the build date “L&NWR Co Crewe-Works Octr. 1904” inscribed at each end of the plate. From the George Whale designed “Precursor” Class 4-4-0 loco built at Crewe in October 1904 and named after a hero of the Trojan War. It was numbered 639 in LNWR stock and became LMS № 5190 being withdrawn in September 1928. 130 “Precursors” were built between 1904 and 1907 and for several years they were the mainstay on the heavy trains over the LNWR. Engraved brass, curved 50” long, face polished only, the back original. The lettering has been touched-in where the original wax infill is missing. A small piece of brass missing below the second letter “A” does not detract. The letter “L” is stamped in the back indicating that this was the left hand plate. | £8000 |
| | LOTS 151-179: POSTERS | |
| | (D/R double royal (25” x 40”) Q/R quad royal (50” x 40”)) | |
| | (SEE ALSO LOTS 1487 – 1517 IN THE POSTAL AUCTION SECTION) | |
| 151 | BR(Sc) Q/R POSTER: “SCOTLAND FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS: The World Famous Forth Bridge” (Terence Tenison Cuneo – 1907-1996). A truly great railway poster dating from 1952, this shows the A4 class “GOLDEN PLOVER” heading north high over the waters of the Firth of Forth. This features prominently in the forthcoming book on Scottish Posters. A highly collectable work of art. Folded, one or two edge tears tape repaired, good otherwise. | £1250 |
| 152 | BR(W) Q/R POSTER: “FORGING AHEAD” (Terence Tenison Cuneo – 1907-1996). This classic view shows the newly introduced Britannia class locomotives, leaving Paddington on a westbound express. A blue king is shown behind in this well known work from a popular artist. Issued in the early 1950s. Ref № 24. A few edge nicks and wrinkling, good otherwise. | £1400 |
| 153 | BR(E) Q/R POSTER: “ON EARLY SHIFT: Greenwood Signal Box New Barnet” (Terence Tenison Cuneo – 1907-1996). Classic 1948 poster of the East Coast Main Line in Hertfordshire, showing one of Gresley ‘A4 Streamliners’ № 21 “WILD SWAN”, which were first introduced in 1937, rapidly approaching. This is one of Cuneo’s more vibrant paintings and makes a great railway poster. Ref: AR1093. Folded, small taped edge repair, good otherwise. | £850 |
| 154 | BR(S) Q/R POSTER: “SIGNAL SUCCESS” (Terence Tenison Cuneo - 1907-1996). Issued around 1954 as part of the Southern Region’s poster campaign on passenger safety and technical progress. Shows a main line out of London with the new colour light signals in operation. Ref: AD 7124/26756. Folded, tape edge repairs, a little staining a minor loss at base. | £400 |
| 155 | BR(W) Q/R POSTER: “SERVICE TO INDUSTRY: DEVON TRAWLERS” (Frank Henry Mason – 1876-1965). This is a truly classic poster from the early 1950s. The first of the “Service to Industry” posters in this auction, the vibrancy and colours in this poster make it far from the normal industrial theme of the series. Mason was a great poster artist and this is typical of his many excellent paintings. Ref: PW58. Lightly folded, one or two minor edge tears, VGC otherwise. | £900 |
| 156 | BR(M) Q/R POSTER: “ISLE OF MAN: PORT OF ST MARY” (Peter Collins). Peter Collins painted a number of posters of the Isle of Man, of which this is one of the nicest. First issued in 1958, it was also reissued in the 1960s. Port St. Mary harbour is shown in bright sunlight and has always been popular with divers and fishermen. Folded, VGC otherwise. | N/S |
| 157 | BR(W) Q/R POSTER: “SERVICE TO INDUSTRY: STEEL” (Norman Wilkinson - 1878-1971). A 1950 poster issue, (though it was painted several years before), this quad royal poster shows a steel works in the Sheffield area, painted to show BR’s ongoing commitment to British industry. Ref: LM 1549. Rolled, minor edge nicks, tears and wrinkling, good otherwise. | £420 |
| 158 | BR(Sc) Q/R POSTER: “THE CLYDE COAST:THE NARROWS KYLES OF BUTE” (Alasdair MacFarlane – 1902-1960). Born in Tiree in 1902, MacFarlane produced many lovely Scottish posters and also many maritime drawings. This 1950s view of the beautiful Kyles of Bute shows the peacefulness only a short distance away from the industry of Glasgow. Lovely detailed artwork characterizes Macfarlane’s style. Ref: B15614. Rolled, VGC. | £340 |
| 159 | BR(Sc) Q/R POSTER: “SERVICE TO INDUSTRY: PAPERMAKING” (Ellis Luciano Silas – 1883-1972). Some quite superb artwork characterizes this industrial poster by Ellis Silas. It was issued around 1950 and was part of the general “Service to Industry” series. This is the third poster in this auction from this collectable series. Ref: PP1118-EP1444. Rolled, one or two minor edge tears, slight loss top right hand corner, pin holes. | £300 |
| 160 | BR(S) Q/R POSTER: “TO PARIS BY THE NIGHT FERRY” (Walter Thomas). Issued by the Southern Region of BR in 1949, this poster shows a late evening summer crossing of the ferry from Dover to Calais. Thomas’s patterned turquoise sea makes for a most interesting poster. Ref: Ad5829/750/22948. Folded, taped repair extending into the picture, minor edge tears, good otherwise. | £520 |
| 161 | BR(M) Q/R POSTER: “NORTH WALES: CONWAY ESTUARY FROM ABOVE DEGANWY” (Leslie Arthur Wilcox – 1904-1982). Wilcox was well known for his expansive paintings. This one from the hills over the Conwy estuary has the famous Castle across the estuary with the bulk of Snowdonia beyond. Issued in 1961, this poster is rather collectable. Ref: LM25961. Rolled, VGC. | £200 |
| 162 | CALEDONIAN STEAM PACKET CO Q/R POSTER: “TSS CALEDONIAN PRINCESS” (Johnson). Issued in 1964, this colourful artwork shows the Stranraer to Larne ferry in the Harbour in Wigtownshire. The Caledonian Princess (3650 tons) was built in 1961 in Dumbarton and was a regular run on this route for many years. BR finally bought it in 1967 when they took over the route. It was later used as a night club in the North East before being taken to the Middle East for breaking. Rolled, a little edge crinkling/nicks, slight loss bottom left hand corner, good otherwise. | £160 |
| 163 | BR (ER) Q/R POSTER: “SERVICE TO INDUSTRY: BRICK MAKING” (Charles Earnest Cundall - 1890-1971). Issued early in the 1950s, this colourful industrial poster shows a V2 hauled northbound train passing the brickworks near Peterborough. Ref: AR1115. Folded, a few edge tears tape repaired, good otherwise. | £240 |
| 164 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY D/R POSTER: “BREAKFAST LUNCHEON & DINING CARS” (Anon). A classical Edwardian poster from around 1910. It shows an elegant lady about to board a northbound express. It shows all meals were served on long distance expresses to all the northern cities from Kings Cross. A poster not seen in auction before and quite a survivor. Rolled, one edge tape repair, VGC otherwise. | £1000 |
| 165 | BR(S) D/R POSTER: “GUERNSEY: THE SUNSHINE ISLE” (Nevin). A rare poster dating from 1952. It shows a view from a hotel balcony in St. Peter Port, looking south towards Fort George. Nevin painted a number of Channel island posters but this is seen for the first time in auction. Folded, a little edge wrinkling and minor nicks, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 166 | BR(Sc) D/R POSTER: “CRIEFF:VIEW FROM THE KNOCK” (James McIntosh Patrick – 1907-1998). One of Patrick’s lesser works, the poster dates from 1958. Crieff is known the world over as the home of the Glenturret Distillery – of ‘Famous Grouse’ fame. Folded, one or two minor edge tears, small hole near title, good otherwise. | £110 |
| 167 | LMS D/R POSTER: “TRAVEL LMS – SPEED – COMFORT” (Bryan de Grineau – 1883-1957). This poster dates from 1935 and shows the LMS’s attempt to counter the A3 ‘Racehorses’ that ran on the ECML. De Grineau has a very colourful and collectible style of painting. The artist made several showing LMS engines speeding on the WCML. His real name was John Bryan. Rolled, one or two edge nicks, otherwise good. | £820 |
| 168 | BR(W) D/R POSTER: “CONEY BEACH PORTHCAWL” (Harry Riley – 1895-1966). Riley painted several posters for this important holiday resort in South Wales. A small family is set against the pleasure beach behind. This is a 1950 study, painted at a time when Riley was at his most prolific. Rolled, a few minor edge tears, good otherwise. | £250 |
| 169 | BR(W) D/R POSTER: “DEVON” (Jack Merriott – 1901-1968). View of the River Lyn as it enters the sea at Lynmouth. This was the scene of the 1952 flash flood that destroyed the town. This 1951 poster shows the entrance to the harbour before the fateful day. This view is not the same today. It is one of Merriott’s classical works. Folded, corner loss (not affecting picture), a little staining in the margins, good generally. | £250 |
| 170 | SR D/R POSTER: “LONDRES” (Stanley Payne). Issued by the Southern Railway in 1936, this unusual English railway poster features heraldic London but as seen from their offices in Belgium. Clearly made to entice Belgian tourists to travel to our capital, and features some skilful artwork. Folded, otherwise good. | £100 |
| 171 | BR(W) D/R POSTER: “TORQUAY QUEEN OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA” (Xenie). This is a colourful 1963 poster advertising the delights of the English Riviera. We know nothing about the artist, except that Xenie is a Czech female name. A most eye-catching poster. Folded, one or two minor edge nicks, a little dusty at the bottom and a couple of pinholes, good otherwise. | £200 |
| 172 | BR(E) D/R POSTER: “FENLAND: KING JOHN 1167 – 1216)” (Lance Harry Mosse Cattermole -1898-1992). The first of Cattermole’s historic works in this auction, the poster shows the King on horseback crossing the Cambridgeshire Fens. Rolled, pin holes top and bottom, VGC otherwise. | £140 |
| 173 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: “ROYAL MAIL ROUTE TO IRELAND: HOLYHEAD – DUN LOAGHAIRE” (Barker). A shipping poster from the 1950s. This art nouveau style image shows a steamer crossing the Irish Sea between the ports of Dun Loaghaire and Holyhead. Folded, tape repair to edge tear, otherwise good. | £65 |
| 174 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: “THE EDEN VALLEY” (Claude Buckle – 1905-1973). Claude Buckle was one of the main artists of the mid 20th century. This is one of very many he painted of the River Eden in Westmorland. A desirable poster to have for fans of this artist. Folded, taped repairs along top edge, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 175 | CHEMINS DE FER DE L’ETAT & SOUTHERN RAILWAY D/R POSTER: “LONDRES”: ST PAUL ET LA TAMISE.”(René Perez). This unusual 1927 joint French/SR poster is a rarity in auction. It shows the Pool of London, with boats to the foreground and the silhouette of St. Pauls in the distance. The travel route is from Dieppe to Newhaven and from there by train to London. Rolled, small tears and nicks at bottom, corner pinholes, otherwise good. | £75 |
| 176 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: “ISLE OF MAN” (Gordon Davey). Issued in 1955, this aerial map has many small island features designed to promote the diversity of a trip to the Isle of Man. All the towns and key features are shown on this popular holiday destination. Rolled, minor damage in top right hand corner, good otherwise. | £45 |
| 177 | BR(NE) D/R POSTER: “WHITLEY BAY NORTHUMBERLAND” (Davies). This 1958 poster shows the delights to be seen as the day-tripper headed for the popular Northumberland holiday location. This bathing belle would not be out of place in Southern California. Posters were made to entice – Whitley Bay anybody? Folded, a couple of taped edge tears, corner pinholes, good otherwise. | £680 |
| 178 | POLISH RAILWAYS D/R POSTER: “KRAKOW – CRACOW: POLAND’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY” (Anon). A most unusual poster shows one of Poland’s beautiful cities in a colourful way. The combination of beiges, pinks and blues plus excellent composition makes this a powerful poster. Not a common item and one for the afficionados. Rolled, an edge tear and a couple of edge nicks, good otherwise. | £50 |
| 179 | BR(E) D/R POSTER: “BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE” (Lance Harry Mosse Cattermole – 1898-1992). One of Cattermole’s lesser known works, this historical scene depicts the Pilgrim Fathers gathering outside the Guildhall in Boston prior to their epic voyage to the new world. Cattermole painted many ceremonial and historical works, which appear on railway posters. Single fold, VGC otherwise. | £140 |
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| 180 | 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 was repainted many years ago, the lettering lightly 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. NOTE: This is not the same nameplate offered in our December 2008 auction. | £5000 |
| 181 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGN: “RIGHTS OF WAY ACT 1932 – The British Transport Commission Hereby Give Notice That This Way is Not Dedicated to The Public Save as a Footway” in maroon with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a minor edge chip only. Fully flanged, 18” x 9” and in excellent condition. | N/S |
| 182 | SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “S&DJR NOTICE – These Buckets Must be Kept Full of Water and Used Only in Case of Fire. Any Infringement of This Order Will Be Severely Dealt With. By Order.” 14¼” x 9¾” with scalloped corners and lugs to affix screws. Repainted front in red with white lettering over the original paint, the back in original condition. | £200 |
| 183 | LNER CAST IRON 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Beyer Peacock & Co Ltd 1908” with the number “65847” on attached brass strip. Built by Beyer Peacock & Co (Works № 5111 of 1908) for the North Eastern Railway as their Wilson Worsdell designed class P3 0-6-0 tender loco number 1214, it worked in the North Eastern area all its life. It became LNER J37 class number 5847 and finally BR 65847. A long time Sunderland loco, it was reallocated to Borough Gardens and was withdrawn from service in February 1960 and cut up at Darlington. Repainted front and back. | £550 |
| 184 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “L&NWR 790 CREWE WORKS.” As carried by the FW Webb designed LNWR 2-4-0 “Improved Precedent” or “Jumbo” class loco № 790 “HARDWICKE.” Built at Crewe Works № 1688 in 1873, it was completely rebuilt at Crewe as works № 3286 in 1892. On 22nd August 1895, “Hardwicke” took 2 hours 6 minutes to cover the 141 miles from Crewe to Carlisle at an average speed of 67.1 mph setting a new speed record during the great “Race to the North.” It became LMS 5031 and was withdrawn in January 1932. Restored at Crewe in 1947-49 it was stored in the paint shop until put on display in November 1967 in the National Railway Museum as part of the National Collection. The loco was overhauled in 1976 and hauled some main line excursions in the late 1970s. It also took part in the Rainhill Trials 150th celebrations in 1980. It is now on static display. This cabside, along with its partner, was removed when it became an LMS locomotive. Rectangular, 28½” x 12” the front repainted in red and cream with black flange, the back with rust solvent. Note: The cabside plates on the preserved locomotive are replacements and, incidentally, are of a later pattern which has a different “9” and smaller lettering to allow for another bolt hole at the top-centre of the plate. A rare survivor indeed! | £2600 |
| 185 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR IMMINGHAM DEPOT showing the “star and garter” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” apparently in ex-loco condition and allegedly carried by the class 37 loco 37104 which started its career as BR 1750HP diesel-electric Co-Co type 3 loco D6804 built by English Electric. The back has been cleaned and the number 37104 written on in felt pen and this might have been intended for that loco but not carried. Nevertheless, an uncommon plaque from this popular depot. | £240 |
| 186 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 70027 as carried by the BR Standard 7MT 4-6-2 “Britannia” class loco "RISING STAR" designed by Robert Riddles for mixed traffic duties. Fifty-five were constructed between 1951 and 1954 at Crewe. "RISING STAR" was named after an earlier GWR loco and made its debut in October 1952 on the Western Region at Cardiff Canton but subsequently worked on London Midland metals from Aston, Holyhead, Crewe North and South, Llandudno Junction. Withdrawn in July 1967 from Carlisle Kingmoor and broken up at Motherwell Machinery & Scrap Co., Wishaw in November the same year. Repainted front, the back in original condition. | £3300 |
| 187 | SHEDPLATE: 64A ST. MARGARETS (1949 – May 1967). This extensive ex NBR shed was home to well over 200 locos during the 1950s. By 1966 this had dwindled to just 40. Throughout its BR life it was home to a number of celebrity classes. Perhaps the golden period was in the early 1960s when A1, A2, A3 and A4 Pacifics carried this code. The small fleet of diesel shunters also carried this code. Repainted front and back. | N/S |
| 188 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: WATFORD № 4 in wood with metal letters. Watford № 4 signal box was located at Watford Junction station controlling the third rail electric lines. It was a LNWR Type 5 design fitted with a 96 lever LNWR Tappet frame. It was closed in January 1967 when control of trains passed to Watford Junction power signal box. 64” x 10½” in ex-box condition in black with white lettering and beading. | £320 |
| 189 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK: “60032 “GANNET” NEAR GRANTHAM” by the railway and aviation artist Barry G Price showing the loco hauling “The Elizabethan” southbound at speed under a deep blue sky, circa 1960. A 9F 2-10-0 № 92010 is drifting along the down relief line to await the home signal to clear. A finely detailed study and will appeal to the A4 enthusiast. Painted in 2008. Attractively framed, 32” x 18½ and VGC. | £550 |
| 190 | TOTEM: RENFREW SOUTH. BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, attention to a minor edge chip only. From an ex-Glasgow & South Western station between Paisley and Renfrew Wharf opened in May 1897, closed June 1967. A rare totem seen only once at auction. | £640 |
| 191 | GWR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH CARRIAGE PANEL: “BOATING LAKE GOODRINGTON” [Devon]. Superb evocative photograph of the lake with windswept holidaymakers in boats. This image was featured in the book “Landscapes Under the Luggage Rack.” 25” x 8½” in mint condition and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £75 |
| 192 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “G.W. & G.C. JOINT COMMITTEE – Beware of The Trains.” Rectangular, 27” x 14” repainted front and back, but bearing evidence of originality. The Great Western & Great Central Joint Committee was responsible for the line Old Oak Common to Aylesbury which opened on 1st August 1899. The title lasted until Nationalisation on 1st January 1948. | £190 |
| 193 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “R&W HAWTHORN LESLIE & Co Ld Engineers Newcastle on Tyne England 2318 1894” from a Metre Gauge 0-6-0T exported to Burma. (Townlands Reclamation, Rangoon, No.2). Detailed history and fate unknown. Oval, 12¾” x 7⅜” in ex-loco condition front and back showing plenty of knocks and scrapes from a lifetime of service. | £700 |
| 194 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2709 19D from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "19D” class loco built by Borsig, works № 14760 in 1939. The loco still exists as part of the THF Stored collection at Millsite (has a domeless boiler). Oval, 20½” x 14½” tastefully restored in red and yellow, brasswork lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £200 |
| 195 | LMS “HAWKSEYE” TARGET STATION SIGN: LLANDOVERY. From an ex-Vale of Towy Joint Railway station in South Wales opened in April 1858. Cast aluminium, 48” x 18” painted by BR in chocolate and cream which has become quite weather worn, the back original. A rare example never offered at auction previously. | £325 |
| 196 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY three aspect HANDLAMP with flat capped chimney. On one side, the body bears a small oval label “Bulpitt & Sons Birmingham 1906.” It is also stamped “NBR” and bears the number “6025.” The other side is stamped “2069 S” and “Tyndrum.” Innards comprise vessel, burner and copper reflector. Bevel edged front lens, brass bezel and brass lens reducing cone. All glasses present and intact. From a West Highland Line station opened in August 1894, renamed Tyndrum Upper in September 1953, still open today. Restored and in VGC. | £380 |
| 197 | SHEDPLATE: 17C COALVILLE (1935 – February 1958), then ROWSLEY (February 1958 - September 1963). The MR shed at Coalville had an allocation of 30 locos when it lost this code to the ex MR shed at Rowsley; allocation of around 50 locos. The latter was most noted for the J94 0-6-0STs that ran on the Cromford and High Peak Railway. LMS style. Repainted both sides. | £100 |
| 198 | BR(M) FRAMED AND GLAZED SIGNALBOX DIAGRAM: UTTOXETER EAST JUNCTION. Coloured to show track circuits, signals and points. Issued from the Divisional S&T Engineer’s Office, Derby, in December 1965. Uttoxeter East Junction signal box was located on the NSR Stoke to Derby line and was the junction for the curve to Uttoxeter North Junction. It was a 26 lever NSR Type 1 design opened in 1877 and closed in 1969 when the absolute block section was extended to between Uttoxeter West Junction and Sudbury Station signal boxes. Diagram in good ex-box condition, 32” x 15” in a replacement frame. | £50 |
| 199 | BR(NE) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “LADIES ROOM” on one line in tangerine with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one well repaired minor chip only. Fully flanged, 18” x 3½” and in VGC. | £220 |
| 200 | LOCOMOTIVE NAME PLATE “SASSABY” as carried by B1 class 4-6-0 1022, BR 61022. It was built at Darlington works (2002 of 1947) and named after a South African antelope. It was delivered new to Darlington shed, and then Gateshead maintained it with brief spells at Tweedmouth, Tyne Dock and Heaton before being withdrawn from Wakefield in November 1966. Towed to Arnott Young’s sidings at Parkgate and Rawmarsh it was cut up in February 1967. 43” x 6½” repainted front but with plenty of knocks and scrapes from a lifetime of service. The back is in grey primer with brass showing through. | £7100 |
| | LOTS 201-206: SHIPPING ITEMS | |
| 201 | WHITE STAR LINE COPPER MONEY BOX. A 4¼” x 3¼” 2⅜” copper money box issued by “Home Savings bank Mfg Co NY” with a silvered plate riveted to the front with the inscription “SS Baltic Liverpool – New York May 1906. An inscription on the back advises the passenger “Save and You Will Know, Dimes to Dollars Grow.” The "Baltic" was a 23,876 gross ton ship built in 1903 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast for the White Star Line. Her details were - length 709.2ft x beam 75.6ft, two funnels, four masts, twin screw and a speed of 17 knots. There was accommodation for 425-1st, 450-2nd and 2,000-3rd class passengers. Launched on 21st November 1903, she sailed from Liverpool on her maiden voyage to New York on 29th June 1904. On 17th September 1932 she commenced her last voyage from Liverpool to New York and Liverpool and in February 1933 sailed for Osaka, Japan where she was scrapped. An unusual piece and in good original condition. | £90 |
| 202 | WHITE STAR LINE EARTHENWARE BOWL recovered from the “SS Britannic.” The “White Star Line” flag and wording in scroll are glazed in maroon on one side. Oval, 11½” x 9” and 2¾” high. The “Britannic” was a steamship equipped with sails. It was initially to be called the “Hellenic,” but, just prior to her launch in 1871, her name was changed to the “Britannic.” Its twin was the “Germanic.” The “Britannic” sailed for nearly thirty years, primarily carrying immigrant passengers on the highly trafficked Liverpool to New York route. In 1876 it received the Blue Riband, both westbound and eastbound, by averaging almost 16 knots. Much crazing to the glazing and some staining. A rare piece nonetheless. | £90 |
| 203 | GWR MARINE DEPT SILVERPLATE MILK JUG manufactured by Elkington. 3½” diameter base, 2½” diameter at top, plus spout and handle, 4¾” high. The letters “GWR” surrounded by “Marine Dept” in garter are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £140 |
| 204 | LMS STEAMERS 1PINT SILVERPLATE TANKARD manufactured by Gladwin Sheffield “Embassy” ware. 3⅛” diameter base3¾” diameter bowl plus handle, 5” high. The legend “LMS Steamers” within laurel leaves is clearly incised into the side. “Pint GR 1937 and 1952” Weights & Measures stamping can also to be seen on the side. VGC. | £85 |
| 205 | GWR MARINE DEPT SILVERPLATE BUTTER DISH manufactured by Mappin & Webb. In two parts – saucer, 6½” diameter, and bowl, 4½” diameter, with a number of holes drilled through to keep the butter cool. The letters “GWR” surrounded by “Marine Dept” in garter are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £190 |
| 206 | LMS STEAMERS SILVERPLATE HALF PINT OVAL COFFEE POT manufactured by Walker & Hall. 3⅜” x 2¾” at base, 5” to top of lift lid, plus handle and spout. The legend “LMS Steamers” within laurel leaves is clearly incised into the side. VGC. | £80 |
| | LOTS 207-216: CHINA, BUTTONS, BADGES, HORSEBRASS, MEDAL, ETC | |
| 207 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY ROSETTE TYPE HANGING HORSEBRASS (Hawthorne 72). 3¼” diameter with rectangular hoop atop for attaching to a leather strap. VGC. | £75 |
| 208 | PRESTON STATION FREE BUFFET. A 2½” diameter circular red cloth badge with the wording stitched around the outside with a “Union Jack” flag at the centre. Accompanied by a small black and white photograph of four of the staff taken in 1940. They were: Betty, Jean, Joan and Helen. The picture shows the badge proudly worn on the ladies uniforms. VGC. (2) | £175 |
| 209 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY ENAMEL ARMBAND: “NSR LOOK-OUT” in red on white. Oval, 4” x 3” minor face scratching and a little edge chipping only. Leather straps missing. | £120 |
| 210 | LMS “THE ROYAL SCOT.” An oval ivorine plaque which is engraved with the wording “This vehicle formed part of THE ROYAL SCOT train which was exhibited at the Century of Progress Exposition Chicago 1933 and made a tour of the Dominion of Canada and the United States of America/ The train covered 11,194 miles over the railroads of the Northern American Continent and was inspected by 3,021,601 people.” 6” x 4” in good original condition. | £140 |
| 211 | GWR PRE-GROUPING PATTERN GUARD’S POCKET WATCH engraved “GWR” and the number “3546” on the back. Swiss made movement by Buren. The serial number 4621 is stamped inside the back cover. Attached is a chain and fob. The fob is a hallmarked 9-carat gold National Union of Railwayman enamel medal with the inscription on the back “To Bro J Hannah for Services Rendered 1913 – 1923.” The watch is in full working order and VGC. | £220 |
| 212 | HULL BARNSLEY & WEST RIDING JUNCTION AND DOCKS Co. PRESENTATION MEDAL contained within the original presentation case with blue velvet and silk cloth inner showing the makers’ name “Harnett & Scott” Whitefriargate Hull in gold. The white metal medal is embossed with the coats of arms of the towns of Hull and Barnsley and also shows a winged wheel and the date of incorporation 1880. These are surrounded by the full and wordy company title “Hull Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway and Dock Company” around the outer edge. The back bears the embossed wording “In Commemoration of The Opening of the Hull Barnsley West Riding Junction Railway & Dock by Lt Col Gerard Smith MP Chairman of the Company July 16th 1885” with makers’ name “Harnett & Scott” at base. The leather bound presentation box is inscribed “Presented by W. Shelford Engineer” in gold on the top cover. All in very good order. | £100 |
| 213 | NBR CHINA SAUCERS manufactured by Caulfield & Co., Hadam’s Court Lane, Glasgow. All identical in blue floral design with edge decoration and the NBR coat of arms at the centre with the wording “North British Railway Company” in garter around them. 5¼” diameter. Two are in VGC, the third has a small hairline crack through the middle. Three scarce saucers nonetheless. (3) | N/S |
| 214 | GWR MECHANICS INSTITUTION SWINDON white china TEAPOT STAND in pink and white with gold edging and circle around a central impression of the institute. 7” diameter. A rare item in VGC. | £190 |
| 215 | LNWR RUGBY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. A small selection of china comprising teapot, tea cup and sugar bowl. All in white with the words “London & North Western Refreshment Rooms Rugby” in two different styles one incorporating the Britannia coat of arms. The cup appears to have been cracked, but has been repaired. All appear to have been lacquered to preserve them in good condition. (3) | £50 |
| 216 | GWR HOTELS linen TABLE NAPKIN. 21½” x 21½” with the GWR coat of arms and “GWR Hotels” in garter around it woven into the centre. VGC. | £95 |
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| 217 | LIVE STEAM MODEL: LMS 4-6-0 “JUBILEE” CLASS LOCO numbered 5706 and named “William Nodin” (this was a family name of the modeller). Dimensions: 90mm rail gauge, 50” from loco buffers to tender buffers, 7⅛” overall width,10⅜” from rail level to top of chimney. Painted in LMS maroon livery and in VGC. The engine and tender are housed in their own separate purpose-made boxes for transit. Note: This loco was at one time boiler certificated, but that certification has now lapsed. The model is sold on the strict understanding that it is uncertificated and will require renewal before it may be allowed to run in steam. We accept no responsibility for any matters arising should this understanding not be complied with. | £3200 |
| 218 | LIVE STEAM MODEL: LMS 2-6-2T LOCO based on the Stanier designed post-War loco, numbered 1987 (probably the year of construction rather than a running number) and named “Mogul.” Dimensions 90mm rail gauge, 34½” buffer to buffer, 7½” overall width, 10⅛” from rail level to top of chimney. Painted in LMS black and in VGC. The engine is housed in its own purpose built box for transit. Note: This loco was at one time boiler certificated, but that certification has now lapsed. The model is sold on the strict understanding that it is uncertificated and will require renewal before it may be allowed to run in steam. We accept no responsibility for any matters arising should this understanding not be complied with. | £2200 |
| 219 | HULL & BARNSLEY RAILWAY original gold leaf COAT OF ARMS mounted on plain varnished board. The device shows the arms of both towns plus a winged wheel, four white roses of Yorkshire, and the date of incorporation 1880, surrounded by the wording “Hull and Barnsley Railway Company” in garter. 13½” x 14½” some wear and tear noted. | £100 |
| 220 | TOTEM: BUTLERS LANE. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with good colour and shine, although slightly mottled. A small touched-in chip in the letter “T” and attention to minor edge rusting only. From a station on the Sutton Coldfield – Lichfield City line opened by the BTC in September 1957, still open today. A rare totem, only twice seen at auction, the last time in February 1996. | £1300 |
| 221 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS (in totem) STATION” with left pointing two-flight arrow in light blue with white lettering, deep colour, if a little matt. A chip in the point of the arrow has been repaired, one or two other minor chips to the edge. Fully flanged 21” x 10½”. | £150 |
| 222 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY, GNR pattern, GROUND SIGNAL LAMP, the body bearing the labels “No 18” and “M&GNJR Gedney.” Lifting tops reveals signal lamp interior with four aspects. Bullseye lens front and back, two supplementary inset lenses at the sides. All glasses intact, but one internal glass and a bullseye lens cracked. From a station between Spalding and Sutton Bridge opened in July 1862, closed March 1959. A large lamp on a 7” square base, some 18” high to top of carrying handle in good original, unrestored condition. | £240 |
| 223 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE FULLY ENGRAVED “LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co. DONCASTER № 1605 1924,” as carried by Gresley A1 4-6-2 Pacific № 2549 “PERSIMMON,” named after the racehorse owned by the Prince of Wales which won the 1896 Derby and St Leger. New to Doncaster in October 1924 it migrated between Grantham, Kings Cross and New England, from where it was withdrawn as BR A3 60050 in June 1963. Cutting up was completed in September 1963 at Doncaster Works. 13¼” x 7⅞” face lightly polished only, the back cleaned but clearly stamped with the loco numbers “2549” (twice) and “50” (three times). A superb plate in VGC. | £4100 |
| 224 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1900 14CRB from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "14CRB" class loco built by Montreal Loco Company works № 60274 in 1919. The loco was last used in the Cape Town area and was scrapped at Touws River in late 1986. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” in totally ex-loco condition front and back. | £500 |
| 225 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE “AIRTOUR SUISSE” AND BADGE, as carried by BR electro-diesel class 73 number 73102. Initially numbered E6008 when delivered new from Vulcan Foundry as works number 3570/E340 in October 1965, it was named on 23 April 1985 by the Product Manager of Airtour Suisse at Gatwick Station. Re-numbered 73212 in February 1988 as a dedicated Gatwick Express loco, it can now be seen in Network Rail yellow as one of their departmental locos. Both are cast aluminium, the nameplate 51½” x 10”, the shield shape badge 17” x 14¾”, and in ex-loco condition. (2) | £1800 |
| 226 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 5926 as carried by the GWR 49XX “Hall” class 4-6-0 loco “GROTRIAN HALL” built at Swindon in June 1933 under Lot 281. Went new to Old Oak Common. In August 1950 it could be found at St. Blazey and in March 1959 at Wolverhampton Stafford Road. It finished its days at Banbury and was withdrawn in September 1962. Scrapped at Cashmore's, Great Bridge. Repainted front, back original with evidence of paint runs. | £800 |
| 227 | SHEDPLATE: 65J FORT WILLIAM (April 1995 – April 1960) STIRLING (April 1960 – June 1966 steam, entirely December 1966). Fort William had an allocation of 17 locos during this time, numbering just one “Loch” and the famous “MacCallin Mor.” When Stirling adopted this code it had 30 locos, which dwindled to just 9 “Black Fives” in its final year. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £100 |
| 228 | MIDLAND RAILWAY. A mahogany cased SINGLE-NEEDLE TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENT with two glazed apertures, one each side, showing the centrally mounted needle against a green background (some flaking) with the letters of the alphabet and the equivalent code shown. On one side is a small brass plate showing “№ 3” but no other identification. The same side has the handle for sending messages. This side is also clearly stamped “MRCo” in two places. Stands 18¼” high on a base 10” x 6½”. A rare item, in ex-box condition. | £800 |
| 229 | LNER/BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER” on one line in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, but suffering from a few chips along the top edge, none affecting the text. Flangeless, 19½” x 3” and in good condition generally. Probably a very early BR or very late LNER enamel in non-standard dimensions. | £75 |
| 230 | TOTEM: HOLLINGBOURNE. BR(S) fully flanged green with deep colour and shine, one untouched edge chip, one or two others touched-in. From an ex-LC&DR station between Maidstone East and Ashford (Kent) opened in July 1884, still open today. See also Lot 235. | £290 |
| 231 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: WEST CORNFORTH in wood with metal letters. West Cornforth signal box was located on the NER Castle Eden to Coxhoe line and closed in the early 1960s. 62” x 9¾” in ex-box condition with beading at one end missing. | £200 |
| 232 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: NORWICH THORPE. From the ex-GER station, opened by the Eastern Counties Railway in March 1849, still open today. 45” x 4½” with curved ends, repainted front in silver lettering on a black background, the back in ex-station condition. | £1250 |
| 233 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE “THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON Co. Ltd. Diesel B-T-H Electric No 1117 1958 Rugby England,” as carried by BR Type 1 Bo-Bo (later Class 15) D8219. Allocated new in February 1960 to 31B March, it was reallocated to 30A Stratford from where it was withdrawn in September 1968. It was cut up by G. Cohen at Kettering in March 1969. Oval, 11” x 6” repainted front to VGC, the cleaned back reveals the stamped reference numbers “B2528” and “TDN3388” and has the number “D8219 class 15” written in felt tip pen. Rare. | £750 |
| 234 | BTC LION HOLDING WHEEL LOCOMOTIVE CREST in cast aluminium. These very attractive motifs were originally affixed to the sides of the then new 25kv AC Overhead Electric Locomotives (Classes AL1-AL6, later classes 81-86) constructed for the Euston – Manchester and Liverpool electrification from 1958 onwards. They were replaced by the later BR “double-arrow” symbol in the mid 1960s. Mounted onto wooden display board 21” x 30” overall with an engraved plaque at the bottom. All verified serial numbers cast and stamped in the back. VGC. | £520 |
| 235 | SR ENAMEL TARGET STATION SIGN: HOLLINGBOURNE. 36” x 13” in good condition with some repaired chips, but having good colour and shine overall. See lot 230 for location and history. | £180 |
| 236 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY three aspect HANDLAMP the body stamped “NSR” and bearing a brass label “Aston By Stone.” Innards comprise a vessel stamped “NSR,” unmarked burner and reflector. Bevel edged front lens. All glasses complete and intact. From a station between Stone and Colwich opened in November 1901, closed January 1947. Restored to VGC. | £400 |
| 237 | SHEDPLATE: 9B STOCKPORT EDGELEY (1935 – May 1968). The ex-LNWR shed at Stockport housed only 25 locos in the 1950s, but this increased to 35 during the twilight of steam in the 1960s. Most famous resident was undoubtedly the double chimney Jubilee 45596 “BAHAMAS.” Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £220 |
| 238 | GWR STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “HOLT – PATNEY AND CHIRTON” the section names on brass plates riveted to the body, the name “Patney and Chirton” is embossed, whilst “Holt” has been engraved over a previous section name which has been ground off. This token section came into existence in July 1965 when Devizes signal box closed and it was extended to between Holt Junction and Patney & Chirton. The line closed in April 1966. Rusty, ex-section condition with traces of red paint. | £50 |
| 239 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK: “3rd CARABINIER.” An oil on canvas study by the accomplished railway artist Don Breckon of the loco hauling a northbound express through the Home Counties in the early 1960s. The LMS "Royal Scot" Class 7P 4-6-0 46125 loco was built under Lot 41 by the North British Locomotive Company № 23620 of 1927. Originally named "LANCASHIRE WITCH" (1928) and then "3rd CARABINIER" (1936). Converted with 2A boiler and double chimney in 1943. Renumbered 46125 by BR. Withdrawn 1964 after running 1,448,668 miles. Painted in 1976. Attractively framed, 26” x 20½” in VGC. | £420 |
| 240 | TOTEM: MONTROSE BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, no chips, a little painted over edge rusting only. From an ex-NBR station between Arbroath and Stonehaven opened in May 1883, still open today. | £540 |
| 241 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “SUNDERLAND CO. DURHAM” by E T Holding from the LNER post-War series 1945-1947. A view of the road and rail bridges from the docks on the River Wear with vessels being loaded and paddle steamers in evidence. Housed in a modern frame with mount and glazed in non-reflective glass. A scarce print. | £50 |
| 242 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE SARDINE DISH manufactured by Elkington. 7½” x 6¾” with lifting lid. The GWR coat of arms and the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it are clearly incised on the top of the lid. Mint condition. | £200 |
| 243 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY A W & Co Ltd 1922 68725.” Built by Armstrong Whitworth & Co. (396 of 1922) for the North Eastern Railway as their Wilson Worsdell designed E1 class 0-6-0T number 2319. Became LNER J72 class and renumbered 8725 in 1946. Renumbered 68725 at Nationalisation. A North Eastern area loco all its life, it spent most of its BR days at Heaton from where it was withdrawn in April 1960 and scrapped at Darlington. Repainted front, ex-loco back with the inscription “68725 – J72.” | £420 |
| 244 | GWR CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 5193 as carried by the GWR 2-6-2T 5101 class loco built at Swindon in October 1934 to Lot No. 284. Allocated to Laira, St Blazey, Neyland and finally Severn Tunnel Junction from where it was withdrawn in June 1962. Now preserved at Steamtown Carnforth having been rescued from Barry. Restored front and back a long time ago. | £400 |
| 245 | TOTEM: HALIFAX. BR(NE) tangerine in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of touched in minor face chips, a little repainted edge rusting otherwise. A narrow flange example with four face drilled holes for wall fitting. An ex-L&YR station between Hebden Bridge and Bradford opened in August 1850, renamed Halifax Old in June 1890, Halifax Town in September 1951, the suffix dropped in June 1961 and still open today. A much sought-after totem. | £2100 |
| 246 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 76055 as carried by BR Standard Class 4 2-6-0 built at Doncaster in 1955 and new to Redhill shed. It subsequently moved to Salisbury and Feltham for a short time. Withdrawn from Salisbury in October 1965 and scrapped at Buttigiegs, Newport. Repainted front, the back in original condition. | £500 |
| 247 | SHEDPLATE: 74B RAMSGATE (1950 – October 1958). This ex-SR shed had a star studded allocation in the 1950s comprising 8 “Schools”, 5 “West Countries” and 11 “Battle of Britain” class locos. It became 73G in October 1958, and closed to steam in June 1959. Repainted front, the back original. A scarce example. | £160 |
| 248 | TYER’S BRASS SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SITE OF CEREMONY – RAILHEAD CAMP 21” and stamped “15-2-29.” Appears to have been specially produced for a special event (Liverpool & Manchester celebrations perhaps). It has also been suggested that it may be from the Longmoor Military Railway. There is also the suggestion that the number “21” was held for a “One Engine in Steam” arrangement. VGC. | £210 |
| 249 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY STATION HANDBELL in brass with turned wooden handle and original clapper. The initials “CR” are engraved into the side of the bell. Diameter of bell: 6⅛”; height: 13½”. Good unrestored condition. | £260 |
| 250 | LOCO NAMEPLATE: “UNION CASTLE – MERCHANT NAVY CLASS.” This was the second member of the OVS Bulleid designed class and was built at Eastleigh in June 1941 with air smoothed casing and was originally numbered 21C2 becoming 35002 in BR days. It was rebuilt in May 1958 when the air smoothed casing was removed. Latterly allocated to Nine Elms and Bournemouth, withdrawal came in January 1964 from Nine Elms. It was eventually broken up at Slag Reduction Co., Rotherham in December 1964, having spent a long period in store. Controversially, the class was produced by the Southern Railway to alleviate their acute shortage of express passenger locomotives although they were originally classified as mixed-traffic locos to circumvent wartime restrictions on construction. It was the then chairman of the “Union Castle Line” who actually suggested that the class was named after famous shipping lines many of which used the Southern Railway ports. The design of these locomotives, like their nameplates, was unconventional and was not without its problems but overall they were able to handle with ease trains like the “Atlantic Coast Express,” the “Royal Wessex,” the “Bournemouth Belle” plus the “Golden Arrow” and the “Night Ferry” as well as other boat trains. Overall dimensions are: 73½” length x 30” diameter target. Large lettered name, face lightly polished only, the central enamel flag is superb with hardly a blemish, the back is in superb ex-loco condition. The plate has been in the ownership of the vendor for the past 21 years. | £27000 |
| 251 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “KELSO ROXBURGHSHIRE” by S R Badmin from the LNER post-War series, issued c.1947. Badmin’s artwork and prints have become much sought-after and renowned for their detail. Kelso was described by Scott as “the most beautiful, if not the most romantic, village in Scotland.” John Rennie’s five arch road bridge was built in 1799. Each of the arches is 72ft wide and it is thought that this was the prototype for the London Bridge built in 1811. Mint and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £125 |
| 252 | FOREST OF DEAN CENTRAL RAILWAY CAST IRON MILEPOST: “3¼” with the figures shown in two circles at the top, the post bearing the initials “C.F.D.R” due to the makers (Hewetts of Aylesford Foundry, Soudley) casting this series of posts with the initials in the wrong order! (RAG Ref: MPFD101/Q). In ex-lineside condition, 34” high x 6¼” (max), broken off at the base. The company opened its line from Awre Junction – New Fancy Colliery in May 1868, worked by the GWR from the outset, grouped into the GWR in January 1923. | £440 |
| 253 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd. London 3062/8316 – 1962 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Ltd Locomotive Works England” as carried by BR Type 3 Co-Co D6770. Delivered new to 51L Thornaby in August 1962, it became class 37 37070 in January 1974. Out of service between 1992 and 1995, briefly reinstated and withdrawn in June 1996. Stored at Toton and finally cut up there by HNRC in July 2004. Rectangular chromed brass, 10” x 4⅜”, the original paint stripped from the front, the back in ex-loco condition with the number “37070” noted in felt tip pen. | £260 |
| 254 | WAGON OWNERS PLATE: “BARBER WALKER & Co Ltd Owners Eastwood Nr Nottingham.” Cast iron, convex oval, 11” x 6” in original condition both sides. | £340 |
| 255 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: HEELEY STATION in wood with metal letters. Heeley Station signal box between Dore & Totley and Sheffield Midland was opened by the London Midland and Scottish Railway in October 1931 and closed in January 1973 when the absolute block section was extended to between Heeley Carriage Sidings and Queens Road signal boxes. 79” x 10½” in ex-box condition in black with white lettering and beading. | £120 |
| 256 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 64824 as carried by Gresley J39 class 0-6-0 built by the LNER at Darlington Works in September 1931. It spent the most part of its BR life at Gorton when it was withdrawn in April 1960 and cut up there. Completely rusty front and back with the odd trace of paint here and there. | £520 |
| 257 | SHEDPLATE: 24K PRESTON (February 1958 – September 1961). This ex-LNWR shed formerly 10B between 1935 and 1958, was home to just 25 locos. Its early demise was due to an extensive fire that destroyed the roof in June 1961. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £170 |
| 258 | GWR early style wooden cased Spagnoletti double-line BLOCK INSTRUMENT, the glazed front showing aspects for “Down Line” and “Up Line”. Two tappers at the base, with hinged reminder flaps showing “Clearing Point Fouled” and “Train at Signal.” Unfortunately, the location plate has been removed. The paint background in the glazed front is rather worn and some of the beading around the glass is missing. In good ex-box condition otherwise. | £88 |
| 259 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY COMPANY original gold leaf COAT OF ARMS on maroon painted board. The company name is shown in full in garter around two knots, castle and lion. In good condition. | £75 |
| 260 | TOTEM: STAPLEHURST. BR(S) fully flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of small face chips and minor edge rusting only. From an ex-SER station between Tonbridge and Ashford (Kent) opened in August 1842, still open today. | £320 |
| 261 | WALL MOUNTED ENAMEL SIGN: “YOU MAY TELEPHONE FROM HERE” double-sided in dark blue enamel with white lettering mounted onto an original ornate frame for wall mounting. The sign itself has deep colour and shine with a couple of minor edge chip repairs only. The frame has been completely cleaned and repainted. The whole item is in VGC. Seen at many of the larger railway stations when telephone boxes were a novelty (as they have become again today)! | £180 |
| 262 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY BRIDGEPLATE: “254 M&GN” from the “A” frame bridge over the River Wensum 200 yards south of Drayton for Costessey station between Norwich City and Melton Constable. The line closed to passengers in March 1959. Oval, cast iron, 17¾” x 11” in original ex-lineside condition. | £80 |
| 263 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT DERBY 1925.” From either a 3P 4-4-2T 2120-2124, a 4F 0-6-0 4035 - 4056/4207- 4216 or 4P 4-4-0 1085 -1114 all of which were built at Derby in 1925. Oval, 10½” x 6” repainted front, the back cleaned and showing the word “Pattern,” but showing signs of originality. | £90 |
| 264 | RHODESIA RAILWAYS/NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 258 as carried by the “12” class loco built by North British Loco Company works № 24007 in 1930 (the last “12” class loco to be built). Scrapping details unknown. Oval, 19” x 12¾” repainted front but with plenty of knocks and scrapes visible, cleaned back. | £200 |
| 265 | BR ENAMEL STATION SIGN: STAFFORD in black with white lettering and good shine, one or two minor edge chips only. From an ex-LNWR West Coast Main Line station opened in July 1837. This is one of the experimental signs erected as part of the BR “Corporate Identity” scheme in the mid-1960s. Only a few stations received this particular type as It did not become standard which was white with upper and lower case lettering. Rectangular, 42” x 8” in VGC. | £120 |
| 266 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 48619 as carried by Stanier 8F class 2-8-0 built to the order of the wartime Railway Executive Committee under Lot 163 at Ashford. Entered service in October 1943. Withdrawn in March 1966. Latterly a Leicester, Coalville and finally Westhouses engine from where it was withdrawn in March 1966 and cut up at Cashmores, Great Bridge. Ex-loco condition front and back, with metal residue around the bolt holes when burnt off the smokebox door. | £400 |
| 267 | SHEDPLATE: 2E NORTHAMPTON (March 1952 – September 1963), then SALTLEY (September 1963 – March 1967 closed to steam). The ex-LNWR shed at Northampton was home to 40 locos during the period it used this code. It then became 1H. The ex-Midland shed at Saltley, formerly 21A, had an allocation of 50 in the mid 1960s. Repainted front, the back original. | £170 |
| 268 | CAST IRON WORKSPLATE: “AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 71381 Schenectady Works February 1944” as carried by United States Army Transportation Corps metre gauge 2-8-2 built for war service and known as the “MacArthur” class. A general purpose design which saw use across many theatres of war and subsequent use in Africa and Asia. Rectangular 14” x 7½” with rounded corners. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £440 |
| 269 | SR BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE as carried by a “Schools Class” loco. 9½” high mounted on a wooden plinth with a small brass description plaque. From an SR class “V” 4-4-0 loco designed by R.E.L. Maunsell, built at Eastleigh and introduced into service from 1930, the class numbered 40 in total. They lasted well into BR days. Good condition. | £180 |
| 270 | TOTEM: KNEBWORTH. BR(E) fully flanged dark blue in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, very slight edge rusting only. From an ex-GNR station on the Kings Cross to Peterborough line opened in February 1884, now served by trains of “First Capital Connect.” | £850 |
| 271 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “LOCH ECK, ARGYLL” by Frank Sherwin from the ScR series 1956/57. A view of the loch with yacht on it and mountains in the background. VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £70 |
| 272 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY – Notice – No Road. Persons Trespassing Will Be Prosecuted.” Rectangular, 27” x 14¼” the front repainted, the back in original condition. | £500 |
| 273 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “SIR W.G. ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & Co. (Engineers) Ltd. No. 1436 1937 Scotswood Works Newcastle-on-Tyne” as carried by LMS 5MT 4-6-0 No. 5381 built under Lot 131. Renumbered 45381 by BR. Latterly a Bolton allocation withdrawn from there in May 1968 and cut up at Wards Killamarsh in August the same year. Rectangular, 8¼” x 5” in ex-loco condition front and back, but one corner is broken around the screw hole and another is damaged.. | £80 |
| 274 | GWR ROYAL HOTEL SILVERPLATE DECANTER TRAY manufactured by Elkington. A 12” diameter tray with three ball feet. The GWR coat of arms, the initials “GWR” and “Great Western Royal Hotel” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the top. 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. The tray is in VGC. | £220 |
| 275 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ARBURY HALL” as carried by the GWR 49XX "Hall" Class 4-6-0 loco built at Swindon in November 1939 under Lot 327. First shed was Reading. It was converted to oil-firing in May 1947 and renumbered 3954 but converted back to coal in February 1950. In August 1950 it was at Old Oak Common and in March 1959 at Swindon. Its last shed was Westbury. Withdrawn September 1963 and scrapped at Cashmore's, Newport. The nameplate is 67” x 13”, fully beaded, repainted front and back some time ago, but bearing evidence of originality and brasswork lightly polished only. Together with matching brass CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “5986” which is in ex-loco condition front and back. Arbury Hall is situated near Nuneaton and is built on the site of a 12th century Augustinian Priory. It has been the home of the Newdegate family for over 400 years. (2) | N/S |
| 276 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY CARRIAGE “POT” LAMP. The chimney cowl bears the number “2673” and has a large wire lifting handle. It is hinged and lifts to reveal the innards which comprise a reservoir around a central chimney. The body has been stamped “Caledonian Railway.” Bowl type lens in thick glass (complete). These lamps were fitted into the top of the passenger compartment from the roof. Between the bowl and the top is a wide brass ring which formed a seal to prevent the elements from entering the vehicle. 18” tall, 11” maximum diameter. In good original condition. | £320 |
| 277 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY WAGON PLATE: “L&SWR Co 2011 Eastleigh Works.” Oval cast iron, 13¼” x 7⅜” repainted front some years ago, the back in original condition. | £100 |
| 278 | GWR STEEL SINGLE LINE HOOP with cast aluminium holder for holding a key token stamped with the initials “GWR.” 23” long, 9½” diameter hoop in good ex-section condition. See also lot 98. | £100 |
| 279 | BR(NE) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “PARCELS AND LEFT LUGGAGE” on two lines in tangerine with white lettering, deep colour and shine, minor edge chipping only. Flangeless, 18” x 6” and in VGC. | £160 |
| 280 | TOTEM: HILLSIDE. BR(M) half flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little touched-in edge rusting only. From an ex-LMS station between Ainsdale and Birkdale on the Liverpool – Southport electrified line. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £300 |
| 281 | SR LARGE ENAMEL STATION FRONTAGE BOARD: “SOUTHERN RAILWAY (sunshine lettering) BRAMBER STATION” in green with white lettering. From an ex-LB&SCR station on the Shoreham-by-Sea – Christ’s Hospital Line opened in July 1861, closed March 1966. Flangeless, 96” x 24” a few well repaired face chips, good generally. | £90 |
| 282 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY CAST IRON MILEPOST: “4” in shield shape with points at top corners, top middle and bottom. 10⅞” x 12” high. Attractively mounted onto a signal shelf support leg lettered “McK & H Ltd W E” and “NSR” picked out in white, such that the number appears at an angle. This in turn is mounted onto a free-standing wooden base. Stands 28” high overall. The whole is very nicely restored to VGC. | £100 |
| 283 | LNER ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “(LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co) № 2006 Doncaster 1946” as carried by LNER A2/3 class 4-6-2 Pacific № 515 “SUN STREAM,” named after the racehorse owned by Lord Derby which won the 1945 Oaks and 1000 Guineas. Delivered new to Heaton in October 1946, this Thompson designed loco had a short spell at Gateshead and from December 1952 until withdrawal in November 1962, it was a York resident. Moved to Scarborough shed for storage, it was then taken to Doncaster works and cut up in April 1963. Like many such plates the wording “London North Eastern Railway Co” was filled in by BR shortly after Nationalisation, but due to the different colour brass used, the lettering is still clearly visible. 13¼” x 7¼” in ex-loco condition both sides with the number “515” clearly stamped on the back twice. | £2300 |
| 284 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1777. The class number which had been riveted on has been lost. From the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "14CRB" class loco built by Montreal Loco Company works № 58653 in 1919. The loco was last used in the Cape Town area and was scrapped at Touws River in March 1984. Oval, 20½” x 14½” in totally ex-loco condition front and back. | £250 |
| 285 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE “KNIGHT OF THE THISTLE” as carried by BR 25Kv AC overhead electric class 87 loco № 87014. Built at Crewe works in January 1974 for express passenger work on the West Coast Main Line, it was named in June 1978 without ceremony. The name, commemorating the Scottish knighthood order dedicated to St Andrew, and revived by James II in 1687, was previously carried by LNER A3 pacific 60065, albeit latterly in amended form without the word “the.” Withdrawn in 2004, the loco is currently stored at Long Marston, pending refurbishment for use in Europe. Cast aluminium, 73” x 10” in ex-loco condition both sides, the front painted black, but with evidence of red underneath. | £3600 |
| 286 | LMS SILVERPLATE FOUR PIECE CRUET SET manufactured by Walker & Hall. The set comprises glass salt and pepper pots, vinegar bottle and mustard jar. Supported by four ball feet, the base is 5½” x 5½”, the central carrying handle is 7” high. The LMS coat of arms is clearly incised underneath the base. VGC. | N/S |
| 287 | SHEDPLATE: 84F STOURBRIDGE JUNCTION (1949 – September 1963). This ex-GWR shed was home to 85 locos in the 1950s, but by the time it was taken into the LMR as 2C in 1963 this number had dwindled to 35. The shed finally closed in July 1966. Repainted front and back. The number “1458” has also been painted on the back. This loco was resident there until 1958. | £170 |
| 288 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 5441 1914” as carried by Robinson designed GCR “Glenalmond” class 1A 4-6-0, later LNER class B8. Built at Gorton Works in September 1914, running number 441, it was renumbered 5441 by the LNER in 1924. Operating from Annesley for most of its life, it was withdrawn in May 1947 and swiftly disposed of at the place of its construction. Repainted front, back original and marked “B8 Class.” | £200 |
| 289 | NER/LNER STATION NOTICE: “YORK LEEDS AND THE SOUTH” with painted in left pointing three flight arrow. Metal letters screwed onto fully beaded 43” x 16” wooden board and in original ex-station condition. Recovered from Northallerton during resigning of the station in the 1950s. The station, situated between York and Darlington on the East Coast Main Line, the junction for Tees-side, was opened in March 1841. | £100 |
| 290 | TOTEM: WITHYHAM. BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, minor edge rusting only. From an ex-LB&SCR station between East Grinstead and Groombridge opened in October 1866, closed January 1967. An extremely rare totem, never previously offered at auction. | £3300 |
| 291 | BR(E) ENAMEL SIGN: “BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION – No Admission Except on Business – Trespassers Will be Prosecuted” in dark blue, white lettering, deep colour and shine, although the lettering has a few rust stains in places. There are some well repaired edge chips especially around the screw holes. Flangeless, 18” x 15”. Reputed to have originated form Lowestoft (Central). | £70 |
| 292 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY – Notice – Passengers Are Forbidden to Cross The Railway Except by The Bridge. By Order.” Rectangular, 23⅞” x 17⅝”, repainted both sides many years ago. | £500 |
| 293 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC Co. Ltd Works. Vulcan Newton-Le-Willows, England. No 3528/D957 1965,” as carried by BR Type 3 Co-Co D6968. Delivered new to 41A Tinsley in February 1965, renumbered 37268 in February 1974 and converted to class 37/4 37401 in July 1984. Named “MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS” at Linlithgow Station on 4 November 1985, the name was removed on transfer away from Scotland. The loco is now one of the few active DBS 37/4s. Chromed brass 10⅛” x 4½” in original condition front and back. | £380 |
| 294 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY arch topped SHUNTING/TAIL LAMP, the top clearly stamped “GER.” Square with one side stamped “Bartlow 1.” One side opens to reveal innards comprising vessel stamped “GER” and burner. When vessel and burner are withdrawn the figures 9 and 07 are revealed. This indicates an introduction date of September 1907. Two bullseye lenses, one red, one white. Large hooked handle at top to enable use as a tail lamp. From a station on the Marks Tey – Cambridge line, once the junction for the branch to Audley End, opened in June 1865, closed March 1967. Original unrestored condition. | £150 |
| 295 | LNER ENAMEL LAMP TABLET: “POINT PLEASANT” in cream with brown lettering and border, a little chipping around the two screw holes only. From an ex-NER station on the North Tyneside branch to Willington Quay opened in May 1879, closed in July 1973. Rectangular, fully flanged, 16” x 5” and in excellent condition. | £260 |
| 296 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 63922 as carried by “first of class” Gresley O2 2-8-0, built by the North British Locomotive Company at their Atlas works (Works № 22691 of 1921). Allocations include Frodingham and Doncaster from where it was withdrawn and scrapped in November 1962. Repainted front and back many years ago. | £450 |
| 297 | LNER PAIR OF WELCH PATENT SIGNAL LAMP INTERIORS both with copper tops, but slightly different in size. The larger of the two with a 6½” diameter circular base is 9½” high, is glazed on two sides, labelled “Grantham South” on one of the solid sides and has a semi-circular wire carrying handle; the other is 6½” x 5” curved on two sides, 9” high, has four glazed sides, square wire carrying handle and is labelled “Grantham North” on the reservoir. Both from famous ECML locations and in good, ex-lineside condition. (2) | £90 |
| 298 | TWO ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKENS: “PENWITHERS JC – PENRYN” section names engraved, traces of green paint, good; together with similar for the section “ST BLAZEY BRIDGE – GOONBARROW JCN” section names engraved, traces of red paint, “key” missing, good otherwise. The Penwithers Junction to Penryn token section was located on the GWR Falmouth branch and came into existence in April 1966 when Perranwell signal box closed and it was extended to between Penwithers Junction and Penryn. It ceased to exist in November 1971 when the signal boxes were closed and the Falmouth branch was controlled from Truro signal box by the “No Signalman” token system. The St Blazey Bridge to Goonbarrow Junction token section was located on the GWR Newquay branch. The section came into existence in September 1964 when Luxulyan signal box closed and it was extended to between St Blazey Bridge Crossing and Goonbarrow Junction. The section ceased to exist when St Blazey Bridge Crossing signal box closed and it was extended to between St Blazey and Goonbarrow Junction. (2) | £90 |
| 299 | HANDMADE MODEL OF MANCHESTER & BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY 0-4-2 by Downing. The locomotive was designed and built by Sharp Roberts & Co in 1842. Built in 1983, the model is made from many materials, but predominantly wood and is numbered MB102, which is taken to mean that is the 102nd model built by Downing. Supplied in a case. 88mm gauge track, 27” buffer to buffer, 9¼” to top of chimney, 6¼” wide overall. A splendid model in VGC. | £220 |
| 300 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ORION” as carried by BR diesel-electric class 47 № D1668. Built at Crewe works in March 1965, it was named in October of that year. Renumbered 47083 in March 1974, and 47633 in December 1985, it had by then lost its nameplates. Withdrawn in December 1991 and cut up by M C Metals at Glasgow works in June 1994. Please note: this is one of the original Swindon cast plates, not one of the later replacements. Cast aluminium 28¼” x 8¼” virtually bereft of paint, the lettering and edging in original condition. The back is also original and bears the chalked number “1668.” There are small fractures around many of the screw holes at the back, not noticeable from the front. The nameplate is accompanied by the MATCHING WORKSPLATE “British Railways Crewe Built 1965 Power Equipment by Brush Electrical Engineering Company Ltd and Sulzer” which has been repainted blue on the front, the back in original condition with the number “47083” stamped also with the name “Orion.” (2) | N/S |
| 301 | EARLY GWR CARRIAGE PANEL: “ILFRACOMBE CAPSTONE & SHELTER” [Devon] by the Photocrom Coc.1895. A beautiful colour tinted photograph panel produced for the GWR. Features the cliff by the town, normally associated with the LSWR “withered arm.” In excellent condition with titled mount and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £80 |
| 302 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: “BATTERSBY” in white lettering on black. From an ex-NER station on the Middlesbrough – Whitby line opened as Ingleby Junction in April 1858, renamed Battersby Junction in September 1878 and Battersby in May 1893, still open today. 32” x 4¼” with rounded ends. Repainted front, the back original but with a barely detectable, well executed repair at one end. | £250 |
| 303 | TRACTION ENGINE BRASS WORKSPLATE: “PRICE PATENT RESILIENT SCARIFIER № 1149 Sole Manufacturers Aveleing & Porter Ltd Rochester.” Rectangular, 7” x 4⅜” in VGC. Together with a brass plate “Clean Out The Boiler After Working 100 Hours. Working Pressure to be Fully Maintained to Red Line on Gauge.” Rectangular, 9½” x 2½” in VGC and thought to be from the same engine. (2) | £120 |
| 304 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3113 15F from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "15F" class loco built by North British Loco Company works № 25997 in 1947. The loco was last used on shunting at Bloemfontein and was scrapped there in 2007. Oval, 20½” x 14½” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £850 |
| 305 | TOTEM: WESTGATE-ON-SEA BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of minor edge chips and rusting only. From an ex-LC&DR Kent Coast station between Herne Bay and Margate opened in April 1871, still open today. | £420 |
| 306 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY four-aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing a small brass label “B” and another indecipherable label. One side of the body is stamped “F 11 92” (indicating an introduction date of November 1892) and “LB&SCR.”. The other side bears the label faintly worded “Tulse Hill” and a large oval brass label “London Brighton and South Coast Railway Company.” Innards comprise a vessel stamped “S[B]R “, an BR/SR burner and unmarked reflector. Bevel edged front lens with steel bezel. The internal amber glass is cracked, but all other glasses are complete and intact. From a South London station. Restored and in VGC. | £150 |
| 307 | SHEDPLATE: 2A RUGBY (1935 – September 1963), then TYSELEY (September 1963 until closure to steam November 1966). The ex-LNWR shed at Rugby was home to around 100 locos in the 1950s. A handful of “Patriots”, “Jubilees”, “Britannias” and a solitary “Princess Royal” made up the 60 locos there during the 1960s, before it was recoded 1F. Ex-GWR Tyseley was moved to the LMR in 1963 but retained GWR locos to within a few months of closure; “Castles,” “Halls,” and “Granges” being of note. The plate has “5902 Howick Hall” painted in the back. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £250 |
| 308 | McKENZIE & HOLLAND ENGINEERS WORCESTER cast iron level crossing gate MAKERS PLATE. The plate originated from Carham station on the Kelso branch of the North Eastern Railway. 32¼” x 2” with scalloped corners, in original ex-lineside condition. | £50 |
| 309 | LNER/BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “LADIES ROOM” on one line in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of slight abrasions only. Flangeless, 16” x 3” and in VGC. Probably a very early BR or very late LNER enamel in non-standard dimensions. | £70 |
| 310 | TOTEM: GREAT HARWOOD. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips and a little rusting only. From an ex-L&YR station between Blackburn and Rose Grove on the Padiham loop, opened in October 1887, closed December 1957. A rare totem, seen only three times at auction, the last time in September 1996. | £650 |
| 311 | MERSEY RAILWAY (untitled) ENAMEL CARRIAGE NOTICE: “CAUTION – Before Opening This Door See That This is The Platform Side and Train is Stopped” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one or two edge chips only. From one of the Mersey Railway electric multiple units constructed in the 1930s with non-locking sliding doors. 27½” x 5”. | £170 |
| 312 | EAST & WEST JUNCTION STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWCESTER AND MIDLAND JUNCTION RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGE NOTICE: “MOTOR CAR ACTS 1896 AND 1903 – Notice …. (plus eight lines of text).” A manageable 16¼” x 11½” with scalloped corners, repainted in blue with some of the lettering in white. The first part of the title has been ground off the plate, but the lettering has been painted back in. The company was an amalgamation of the East & West Junc., Evesham Redditch & Stratford-on-Avon Junc and S-o-A Towcester & Midland Junc. Railways on 1st January 1909. Grouped into the LMSR on 1st January 1923. | £260 |
| 313 | BR(E) BRASS RENUMBERING STRIPS FROM EX-LNER 9” x 5” WORKSPLATES. The numbers are: “65886”, “67342”, “69883” and “69889” which were carried by J27, G5, and two from A8 class locos respectively. Each 6¾” x 1⅜” with rounded ends and in ex-loco condition. (4) | £180 |
| 314 | GWR REFRESHMENT DEPT SILVERPLATE TOAST RACK manufactured by Elkington. 3⅜” x 2½”, 4½” tall, with whalebone shaped compartments for taking four slices of toast. The initials “GWR” surrounded by “Refreshment Department” are clearly incised on the base. VGC. | £110 |
| 315 | SR ENAMEL TARGET STATION SIGN: FAVERSHAM. 36” x 13” in good condition with a few unrepaired edge chips, but having good colour and shine. An ex-SE&CR station opened by the East Kent Railway in January 1858, still open today. | £200 |
| 316 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 6943 as carried by the GWR 49XX “Hall” class 4-6-0 loco named “FARNLEY HALL” built at Swindon in August 1942 under Lot 340. Unnamed until June 1947. Its first shed allocation was Worcester. It was shedded at Cardiff Canton in the 1950s and finally allocated to Gloucester. Withdrawn in December 1963 and scrapped at Bird's, Newport. Repainted front and back a long time ago, but paint runs on the back still evident. | £650 |
| 317 | SHEDPLATE: 31A CAMBRIDGE (1949 – June 1962). The ex GER shed had 19 B17s among its allocation of over 100 locos in the 1950s. By 1962 its total allocation had dwindled to just 19 locos. Repainted front, ex-loco condition back. | £130 |
| 318 | SINGLE LINE STAFF: “TWEEDMOUTH DOCK BRANCH.” Made from a copper sheath on steel rod with brass eyelet at end for holding a key (not present), the section name is stamped onto the copper section. The 1562 yard Tweedmouth Dock Branch ran between Tweedmouth North signal box on the East Coast Main line and Tweedmouth Dock. Would appear to be a BR locally produced example. 17” long, 1¼” diameter in good ex-section condition. | £50 |
| 319 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK: “NEWTON HEATH” by Bernard Jones. A gouache on canvas study of one of the last remaining BR steam sheds in the North West in the mid-1960s with locos 42957 and 42765 being prepared for the day’s work. Bernard Jones is a member of the Guild of Railway Artists and has been painting railway scenes since 1986. Loco 42765 was an LMS 2-6-0 class 5P later class 5loco № 13065 built at Crewe in 1927. Renumbered 2765 in 1934 and 42765 by BR. Withdrawn December 1966 from Birkenhead. Loco 42957 was an LMS class 5 loco № 13257 built at Crewe in 1933. Renumbered 2957 in 1934 and 42957 by BR. Withdrawn January 1966 from Heaton Mersey. Framed, 30” x 20”, a nicely balanced picture in VGC. | N/S |
| 320 | TOTEM: TEYNHAM. BR(S) fully flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine, a single face chip and attention to minor edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-SE&CR station between Sittingbourne and Faversham opened by the East Kent Railway in January 1858, still open today. | £350 |
| 321 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “STATIONS TO GLASGOW” with left pointing two-flight arrow in white on light blue, deep colour on shine. Fully flanged 27” x 12” a little edge chipping, good overall. | £300 |
| 322 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAYS JOINT COMMITTEE CAST IRON SIGNALBOX NOTICE: “NO ADMITTANCE.” Rectangular, 24½” x 5½” in totally original condition both sides. | £70 |
| 323 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LMS REBUILT DERBY 1921.” Oval 10½” x 6” in ex-loco condition front and back. The back bears the inscription “Pattern № 4.” Unfortunately, we have no information on which locos were rebuilt at Derby in 1921. | £90 |
| 324 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY FRAMED & GLAZED SIGNALBOX DIAGRAM: BEECHGROVE. Coloured lines to show interlocking of points and signals. Drawn in October 1943 and issued by GWR Signal Engineer’s Office Reading. Beechgrove signal box was located on the GWR Salisbury branch. It was a GWR Type 13 design and opened in April 1944 fitted with a 28 lever GWR VT-5 frame. It was closed in December 1949 although the structure survived for nearly 40 years before demolition. 62” x 17½” in a replacement frame. A little creasing of the diagram evident, good overall. | £90 |
| 325 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “CRAWLEY GRANGE” as carried by the GWR "Grange" Class 4-6-0 loco numbered 6872 and built at Swindon in 1939. It was first allocated to Weymouth and in later years went to Truro, Pontypool Road and Cardiff East Dock. Its last shed was Oxford. It was withdrawn in December 1965 and scrapped by Cashmore's at Newport; one of the last to be broken up. This is the left hand side plate, 67” x 13”, fully beaded, repainted front and back, but the various knocks and scrapes of service are still visible. The brasswork has been lightly polished only. The back is stamped “6872 L”. It is mounted on a stand with brief description of the class. Together with matching brass CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “6872”, front repainted, the back cleaned. (2) | N/S |
| 326 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 55231 as carried by the ex-Caledonian Railway 439 or “Standard Passenger” class 0-4-4T built at St Rollox in 1922 as CR № 428, becoming LMS class 2P 15231 and later BR 55231. In BR days in was allocated to Dundee, Inverness, Ayr and finally Corkerhill from where it was withdrawn in June 1961 and cut up at BR C&W Works, Heathyknowe, Glasgow. The front has been repainted, back original and has a vertical BR weld between the “3” and “1.” | £400 |
| 327 | SHEDCODE: 87E LANDORE (1949 – closed to steam June 1961). This ex-GWR shed had 70 locos on its books at the end of the 1950s, which included 20 “Castles.” Upon closure the depot was demolished and a purpose built diesel depot opened in 1963, when some locos carried these plates before the introduction of alloy examples. Repainted front, the back original. | £190 |
| 328 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “KEITH JCN – ELGIN CENTRE 23” the section names engraved around the “polo mint” shaped end. The section name “Keith Jcn” has been added after the original section name was ground off. This token section came into existence in October 1966 when the ex-Highland Railway signal boxes at Keith were closed and the token section was extended to between the former GNSR Elgin Centre and Keith Junction signal box. Token working was replaced by tokenless block working in the 1970s. Good, ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 329 | TAFF VALE RAILWAY original gold leaf small COAT OF ARMS mounted on a brown painted board. The device shows the outstretched red dragon of Wales holding a shield showing four lions, surrounded by the wording “Taff Vale Railway Company 1836” in garter. Atop is a mountain goat with the Welsh quotation “Cymru-A-Fu-A-Chymru-A-Fydd” in scroll beneath it. 9” x 14” good condition. | £50 |
| 330 | TOTEM: HEXHAM. BR(NE) tangerine, black edged lettering, in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, very minor edge rusting only. From an ex-NER station on the Newcastle – Carlisle line opened in March 1835, still open today. Only twice previously at auction, this is one of two only known to exist, hence this is a rare chance to obtain an example. | £3100 |
| 331 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “GENTLEMEN” double-sided in blue with white lettering with good colour and reasonable shine, one or two unrepaired chips only. 28” x 8” in good condition, with evidence that it was once contained in a frame. See also lot 441. | £28 |
| 332 | LNWR DISTANCE MARKER: “6” or “9”. Recovered from Kilsby Tunnel south of Rugby on the West Coast Main Line, this marker showed the distance in chains from the previous mile post and enabled staff to know their exact whereabouts in the tunnel which is some 2,432 yards in length. Built by the London & Birmingham Railway, the tunnel took three years to build and cost £320,000 (over £23m today). Cast in lead, heavy and quite soft. Ex-lineside condition. | £200 |
| 333 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “SIR W.G. ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & Co. Ltd. No. 957 1928 Scotswood Works Newcastle-on-Tyne” as carried by the GWR 0-6-2T No 6669 of the “5600” class built to Lot No. 255 entering service in September 1928. A long time Gloucester (Horton Road) engine, but withdrawn in December 1962 from Cardiff (Radyr) and cut up by John Cashmore, Newport. Rectangular, 8⅛” x 4⅞” repainted front, cleaned back. | £220 |
| 334 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: E.242 4E from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "4E" class loco built by North British loco Company works № 26882 in 1954. The loco was used on the Western Cape main line until displaced by the 5E class in the late 1970s. The loco was scrapped in the early 1980s. Oval, 20¾” x 14½” cleaned front and back, but with one or two traces of red paint. | £380 |
| 335 | SR ENAMEL TARGET STATION SIGN: GILLINGHAM. 34” x 13” in good condition with a few edge and face chips which have been touched-in, but having good colour and shine. An ex-SE&CR station opened as New Brompton by the East Kent Railway in July 1858, renamed New Brompton (Gillingham) in May 1886, renamed Gillingham in October 1912 and finally Gillingham (Kent) in July 1923, still open today. A scarce target, only twice at auction. | £480 |
| 336 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY general purpose HANDLAMP with tall reducing cone which has a partly broken brass manufacturer’s plate and pie crust top. Three clear glazed aspects, the back door on the fourth side with handle, opens to reveal a slide-out vessel on which is visible the NSR “knot” symbol. The copper reflector is attached to the back door which is stamped “Froghall” above the handle and “NSR Co” below it. From a station between Rocester and Leek opened in July 1849, renamed Kinglsey & Froghall in May 1907, closed January 1965. All glasses complete and intact. Restored to VGC. | £500 |
| 337 | BRASS MAKERS PLATE: “GOODWIN-ALCO Made in Australia” with blank spaces for details to be stamped. Rectangular, 8” x 4½”. Appears to have been carried, but details are unknown. | £30 |
| 338 | LNWR. A wooden-cased Fletcher’s twin-needle BLOCK INSTRUMENT with an ivorine plate “Passenger Line” but unfortunately no signalbox name The glazed display shows “Up Line” and “Down Line" with a dial and tapper below. 11” wide, 25” high, in good ex-box condition, complete with the wooden plinth which accommodates the bell below the main body. | £90 |
| 339 | NER HEXHAM STATION. A steel milk churn, 15” diameter, 28” high with three bold brass plates: “J.W. Moore Empty Hexham Stn” mounted on the collar and “JW Moore” and “Hexham Stn” attached to the lifting lid which is attached to the body by a chain. There are two carrying handles, one each side. We feel that this churn has been converted into a water carrier at some point because of the brass tap that has been fitted near the base. In good original condition. See lot 330 for history of station. | £130 |
| 340 | TOTEM: WEST MALLING. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with good colour and shine, but lettering and edging is a little rust stained. From an ex-SE&CR Kent station between Otford and Maidstone East opened as Malling in June 1874, renamed West Malling in May 1949, still open today. | £360 |
| 341 | LMS SEPIA CARRIAGE PANEL: “ROTHESAY BAY BUTE.” A 1930s panel and very attractive photograph of the town, ferry stage and ferry. In excellent condition. 17” x 9½” in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £50 |
| 342 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “M&GNJR – No Engine or Vehicle Exceeding 8 Tons Must Pass Over This Weighbridge.” A GNR style notice, rectangular, 25½” x 15¼”, front repainted, the back painted in primer. Good condition. | £220 |
| 343 | RUSSIAN LOCOMOTIVE ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “CCCP [USSR] KOLOMNA WORKS № 9428 of 1951” (plus further words in Cyrillic). From a 5ft Gauge Soviet Railways Class L 2-10-0 built by Kolomna. 1,762 of the 4,200 Class Ls were completed at these workshops between 1945 and 1954. The bulk of the class lasted well into the 1980s as part of the USSR's strategic reserve. The plate is in the shape of a styilised steam loco and train. 30½” x 10¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | N/S |
| 344 | TYER’S SINGLE LINE HOOP with holder for a miniature train staff or similar. White leather clad hoop with a brown and white leather holder with the makers name “Tyer & Co Ltd Guildford England 7-62” (i.e. July 1962) stamped into the leather. No staff present. 17½” x 22” overall. VGC. | N/S |
| 345 | LNER WOODEN SIGNALBOX BOARD: SWAFFHAM in metal letters raised above the wood. Swaffham signal box was located on the GER Dereham to Kings Lynn line. It was an LNER Type 11a design and opened in 1926. Fully beaded, 54” x 12” in ex-box condition with lettering in white on a black background. | £340 |
| 346 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73146 from a batch of thirty BR Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 locos numbered 73125 – 73154 built at Derby with Caprotti valve gear and poppet valves under Order № N9247 in 1956/57. It was one of ten locos from this build (73145 - 73154) allocated to St. Rollox shed in Glasgow. Withdrawn in May 1967 from Polmadie and scrapped by G.H.Cambell of Airdrie. Repainted front and back with the distinctive white edging around the number worn by many of the class from North of the Border. | £600 |
| 347 | SHEDPLATE: 70E READING SOUTH (1949 – December 1962), then SALISBURY (September 1962 – July 1967). The ex-SECR shed at Reading had just 17 locos allocated in 1950 and was to lose them all by 1957. It continued as a steam servicing shed until closure in January 1965. Ex- LSWR Salisbury, formerly 72B, had around 35 locos when it used this code. Almost its entire allocation consisted of “West Country,” “Battle of Britain” and “Merchant Navy” Pacifics! Rusty condition both sides. | £90 |
| 348 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “SPEAN BRIDGE – TULLOCH 2” the section names engraved onto a blue background around the “polo mint” shaped end. The ex-NBR Spean Bridge to Tulloch token section came into existence in December 1964 when Roy Bridge token station was closed and it was extended to between Spean Bridge to Tulloch. This section ceased in May 1988 when the radio electric token block came into use. Good, ex-section condition. | £230 |
| 349 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY leather WAGES CASH BAG with the brass label sewn-in stating “N.B.R. Whitemyre” better known as Whitemyre Junction Siding which closed in January 1965. 10” x 6½” in good original condition. | £50 |
| 350 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE “BLYTH POWER” as carried by BR diesel electric class 56 locos 56076 and 56134. Doncaster built 56076 in April 1980 and the loco received the nameplates in September 1982 at Blyth Power Station at a special ceremony. The plates were removed in October 1986 and transferred to 56134, which had been built at Crewe works in September 1984. Now owned by DBS, both locos are stored, and the plates were removed some years ago. Cast aluminium 45½” x 10” in ex-loco condition painted black but with much evidence around screw holes of red paint underneath. The back is also in ex-loco condition with plenty of aluminium oxide in evidence. | £1350 |
| 351 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “DEREHAM NORFOLK” by J Fletcher Watson from the LNER post-War series issued around 1945-47. A view of the ancient town looking towards the church. In VGC and in an original glazed wooden frame. A scarce print. | £140 |
| 352 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY general purpose HANDLAMP with hinged arch top. Three clear glazed aspects, the fourth side is a metal back with wire handles and a small oval brass label “NER.” The top opens to reveal a vessel stamped “ECJS” (East Coast Joint Stock) and an unmarked burner and reflector. All glasses complete and intact. Original unrestored condition. | £45 |
| 353 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “KERR STUART & Co Ltd London & Stoke № 3089 1918” from a 3ft gauge 0-6-0T which was new in April 1918 to Gilbert Brown, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire for the Timber Board and used at Carr Bridge. It then went to a site at Elslack near Skipton for a reservoir contract and later was used by Lehane, Mackenzie & Shand Ltd on the Fernilee Reservoir contract, Derbyshire. In late 1939 it finally moved to Appleby-Frodingham Steel Co Ltd, Cottesmore Ironstone Quarry, via T.W.Ward, where it was numbered 340. It was scrapped there in January 1957. Oval, 12” x 6¾” cleaned both sides. | £500 |
| 354 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE SUGAR TONGS manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 4¼” long with the “GWR” roundel and the word “Hotels” below it are clearly incised on one of the handles. VGC. | N/S |
| 355 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: PONTOP XING in wood with metal letters. Pontop Crossing signal box was located where the Sunderland to Newcastle line crossed the Washington to Tyne Dock line on the level. It was a NER Type N3 design and closed in November 1970 after being damaged by fire. 58” x 12½” in ex-box condition with a piece of beading missing at the base. | £550 |
| 356 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 47454 as carried by LMS 3F class 0-6-0T built under Lot No. 37 by Bagnall works № 2290 of 1926. Originally numbered 16537 it became 7454 under the 1934 renumbering scheme and then 47454 under British Railways. Entered service in October 1926. A long time Skipton allocation, moved to Lostock Hall in September 1964, withdrawn from service there in July 1965 and scrapped at Wards, Beighton, Sheffield in December the same year. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 357 | SHEDPLATE: 65D DAWSHOLM (1949 – October 1964). This ex-Caledonian Railway shed had a 1950s allocation of 50 locos, as well as custodianship of the four ScR pre-grouping preserved engines, which it passed on to 65C Parkhead at closure. Repainted front, ex-loco back. | £75 |
| 358 | RAILWAY SIGNAL COMPANY SINGLE LINE MINIATURE STAFF INSTRUMENT in red painted cast iron with four long slots at the front for accommodating train staffs prior to use. The bulbous shaped top contains a large dial on front, plus manufacturers plate, and a small brass plate with the letter “A” and small brass plunger. It has a small brass knob on the top plus keyway for opening the machine. We understand there are no internal workings. 12” diameter base, 29” tall and very heavy (even without the innards)!. VGC. | £150 |
| 359 | LNER/BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “PORTERS” on one line in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, but suffering from a few edge chips along the top edge, none affecting the text. Flangeless, 13” x 3” and in good condition generally. Probably a very early BR or very late LNER enamel in non-standard dimensions. | £75 |
| 360 | TOTEM: HORNCHURCH. BR(E) half flanged dark blue in good condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of touched-in face chips at the base only and attention to a little edge rusting. From an ex-LT&SR station between Barking and Upminster in Essex, opened in May 1855, still open today and served by TfL District Line Underground trains. | £420 |
| 361 | EARLY GWR CARRIAGE PANEL: “LLANGOLLEN GENERAL VIEW” by the Photocrom Co c.1895. A beautiful colour tinted photograph panel produced for the GWR. Features a view of Llangollen from the west, with the ex-GWR preserved line towards Berwyn across the river. In VGC with totled mount and in an original style frame. | £50 |
| 362 | BELFAST & NORTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY WAGONPLATE: “BNCR 598.” Cast iron, rectangular with rounded corners, 13¾” x 7” restored in red with gold letters and edging, the back showing signs of use. | £65 |
| 363 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY TENDERPLATES: “GNR” AND “248.” Both cast iron oval, 5” x 3” and 4½” x 2¾” respectively. In ex-loco condition both sides but letters and numbers have been repainted. | £120 |
| 364 | BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 38 from Hunslet Locomotive Co works № 3824 of 1954, a Standard Gauge 0-6-0ST, which was delivered new to Moor Green Colliery, Eastwood, Notts. It entered Moor Green Central Workshops in early 1958 but had returned to the Colliery by May 1959. It was scrapped by Ellis Metals Ltd, Spondon, in early 1963 after a woefully short career. 15⅝” x 12⅛” repainted front, original condition back. The letters “LH” indicating the left hand plate have been chalked on the back. | N/S |
| 365 | SR ENAMEL TARGET STATION SIGN: STROOD. 24” x 13” in good condition with a few edge chips which have mostly been touched-in, but having good colour and shine. An ex-SER North Kent station opened in June 1856, still open today. | £150 |
| 366 | BR(W) CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD with “GLOUCESTER” on one side “BOURNEMOUTH” on the other. Undoubtedly used on through services via the Somerset & Dorset Joint Line which closed in March 1967. Wood with metal ends, 28” x 3⅜” painted in maroon with cream lettering, a little wear and tear only. | £320 |
| 367 | SHEDPLATE: 15E LEICESTER (GC) (February 1958 – September 1963), then COALVILLE (September 1963 – October 1965). The former LNER shed at Leicester (ER code 38C) had an allocation of around 20 locos (mostly B1s with a handful of V2s) when using this code. The ex-MR shed at Coalville was home to 17 Stanier 8Fs in the final two years of the shed’s existence. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £100 |
| 368 | TYER’S NO 6 FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “WOLSINGHAM – STANHOPE 15” the section names engraved and picked out in white. This token section was located on the ex-NER Bishop Auckland to Wearhead line and ceased to exist in May 1971 when Stanhope signal box closed and the line between Wolsingham and Eastgate cement works came under the control of Wolsingham. Good, ex-section condition. | N/S |
| 369 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY LUGGAGE LABEL CABINET size 34” x 38” high x 5” deep with oak wood front. Sliding doors reveal 11 pigeon holes across by 9 deep, all empty, but all have the appropriate destination name above each door. The cabinet originated from Westerfield station on the Ipswich – Lowestoft East Suffolk line. VGC. | £50 |
| 370 | TOTEM: BEKESBOURNE. BR(S) fully flanged green with deep colour, if a little matt, minor edge rusting only. From an ex-LC&DR East Kent station between Canterbury East and Dover Priory opened in July 1861, still open today. | £250 |
| 371 | LONDON TRANSPORT STATION FRIEZE ENAMEL: “KILBURN PARK” in white with black lettering and brown edging denoting a station on the “Bakerloo” line. Opened by the London Electric Railway in January 1915. Flangeless, 50” x 9” in VGC with one or two well repaired edge chips only. | £100 |
| 372 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE JOINT RAILWAY BRIDGE PLATE: “SYJR 33.” GCR style, cast iron, 14” x 12” restored in white on blue front, the back painted black. A joint committee of the GCR, L&YR, GNR, Midland and NER, the line ran from Dinnington Junction to Bentley Junction. The identity lasted through to Nationalisation in 1948. | £110 |
| 373 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY CARRIAGE BUILDERS PLATE: “NSR BUILDERS STOKE 1921.” Cast iron, elongated oval, 6½” x 3¾” face restored in black and white, the back original. | £220 |
| 374 | GNR/LNER wooden cased SIGNALBOX BLOCK SWITCH with 10 brass terminals on each side and two-position brass switch on the front. Recovered from Grimsby by Collectors Corner (original label attached) during resignalling work in the 1970s. 15¾” x 5½” base, 5½” high. Good original condition. | £30 |
| 375 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “RESPLENDENT” as carried by BR 2580HP diesel-electric class 47 loco № 47625. Built at Crewe works in February 1965 as D1660 and named “CITY OF TRURO” the loco was renumbered 47076, then 47625 in November 1984. As one of the first dedicated Rail Express Systems (RES) locos, it received the “RESPLENDENT” plates at the launch of the company at Crewe Diesel Depot by John Morris, Derby and England cricketer, on 12 October 1991. These plates were later removed in October 1995 when the loco became 47749. The loco has since carried “ATLANTIC COLLEGE” plates, and can now be seen in Colas Rail livery carrying the name “DEMELZA!” Cast aluminium, 59” x 10” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £1000 |
| 376 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS LARGE BRASS CHIME WHISTLE from a “Garratt” loco. 16” long, barrel 4½” diameter, 6¾” width over operating lever. Complete and in good condition. | £320 |
| 377 | SHEDPLATE: 36A DONCASTER (1949 – May 1966 to steam). This ex-GNR shed had a handful of A3s and B1 “Antelopes” and “Directors” in its 1950 allocation of over 180 locos. By the end of steam it had also hosted 13 A1s and the ever present named V2 60872 “King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.” Repainted front, the back original. | £160 |
| 378 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY Sykes’ Lock and Block mahogany cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT, the glazed front showing “Up Train” and “Down Train” with twin needle positions. Two plungers below this, one red, one white, with flaps, large to prevent the wrong plunger being used and another smaller brass flap, with “Train on Line” and “Train Passed.” Above the instrument and attached to it by wooden battens at the back is the wire spiral “gong.” Unfortunately without location plates, this type of equipment was still in use on the Lea Valley line in North East London until the late 1960s. Good ex-box condition.30½” high overall, 11” x 6½” base. | £1050 |
| 379 | HIGHLAND RAILWAY original gold leaf COAT OF ARMS mounted on a shield shaped board with green background and gold and red edging. The arms showing spread eagle, flag and lamb, Christ crucified, are surrounded by the wording “Highland Railway Company” in garter. 12” x 16”, a little wear and tear. | £80 |
| 380 | LNER ENAMEL DOUBLE SIDED LAMP TABLET: “HOE ST” in cream with brown lettering in an inverted “V” shape to fit atop lamp standard. From an ex-GER station on the Chingford branch in North East London opened in April 1870, renamed Walthamstow Central in May 1968, still open today. Rectangular, fully flanged, 16” x 5½” one major chip on the top and minor rusting, VGC overall.. | £280 |
| 381 | ENAMEL STATION FRONTAGE BOARD: “SOUTHERN RAILWAY KEMSLEY HALT” in green with white lettering, the “Southern Railway” in “sunshine” lettering. A couple of major face chips and a crease, which have been roughly touched in, good colour and shine otherwise. From a station opened by the SR in January 1927 on the Sittingbourne – Sheerness branch. The “halt” suffix was dropped in May 1969. Flangleless, 53” x 12”. | £100 |
| 382 | UNTITLED CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “19.” Thought by the vendor to be an early CLC example, but it could well be a canal plate. Either way, useful as a house number for anyone living at number 19. Oval, 8¾” x 7¼” restored front and back a long time ago. | £30 |
| 383 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY WAGON REGISTRATION PLATE: REGISTERED BY THE North Staff Ry Co 1439 To Carry 10 Tons 1891.” Cast Iron, 6½” diameter, 8¾” over the complete and intact lugs. Face restored to VGC, the back repainted in primer. Rare. | £220 |
| 384 | GWR CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 4104 as carried by the GWR "5101" class 2-6-2T built at Swindon in 1935. A long time Stourbridge Junction engine, followed by a brief spell at Worcester, then Gloucester (Horton Road) from where it was withdrawn in May 1964 and cut up at Cashmores, Newport in July the same year. Restored front a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 385 | FRENCH RAILWAYS ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE PLAQUE: “SNCF” the intertwined initials contained in a circle against a black background with a solid border. 13¾” diameter and in ex-loco condition front and back. This plaque was presented to the vendor by SNCF at one of the Paris depots. It had previously been carried by one of the electric locos shedded there. | £300 |
| 386 | RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY TINPLATE SIGN: “PAY AN EXTRA PENNY” advertising the benefits of taking out travel insurance for your journey. A small table shows the benefits for death injury and disablement. Mounted on wooden board, 9¾” x 14¼” (sign size) a little battered and worn. Once a common sign in pre-Grouping railway booking offices up and down the country. | N/S |
| 387 | BRASS CARRIAGE MAKERS PLATE: “GLOUCESTER RAILWAY CARRIAGE & WAGON COMPANY Ltd Builders Gloucester England” all contained within a large letter “G.” Oval, 8½” x 6½” in original condition. | £30 |
| 388 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “GOONBARROW JCN – ST DENNIS JCN” the section names engraved. The Goonbarrow Junction to St Dennis Junction token section was located on the GWR Newquay branch. The token section came into existence in the 1960s when Bugle and Tregoss signal boxes were closed and it was extended to between Goonbarrow Junction and St Dennis Junction. It ceased to exist in December 1986 when St Dennis Junction signal box closed and was extended to between Goonbarrow Junction and Newquay. In good ex-section condition painted green, the key and end bare metal. | £100 |
| 389 | GWR CLERKS WOODEN LIFT LID DESK TOP well branded “GWR” underneath and “GWR” stamped on each hinge. 25” x 21” top, 6½” high sloping to 5” high. VGC. | N/S |
| 390 | TOTEM: SWANSCOMBE HALT. BR(S) fully flanged green in ex-station condition but with deep colour and shine, a major face chip affecting the “L” and “T” in halt, plus edge chips and rusting. From an ex-SE&CR North Kent line station between Dartford and Gravesend opened in November 1908, the “Halt” suffix was dropped in May 1969, still open today. | £420 |
| 391 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “MELROSE ABBEY ROXBURGHSHIRE” by Leonard Squirrell from the LNER post-War series, issued around 1947. An uncommon print. Melrose is one of a group of four magnificent Borders abbeys in the care of Historic Scotland. It lies in the Tweed Valley just north of the town (until January 1969 a station on the Waverley route). In an original style glazed wooden frame. Mint condition. | £110 |
| 392 | CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “GREAT WEST’N GREAT CENT’L JOINT RY’S – Notice – All Persons are Warned … (plus a further 10 lines of text). By Order” (RAG Ref: TPGW102). Rectangular, 30” x 20 ⅞ in good ex-lineside condition. The joint committee was responsible for the line Old Oak Common to Aylesbury which opened on 1st August 1899. The title lasted until Nationalisation on 1st January 1948. | £100 |
| 393 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC Co. Ltd. Vulcan Works. Newton-Le-Willows, England № 3706/D1101 1967,” as carried by BR Type 1 Bo-Bo D8325. It was the last class 20 to be outshopped from Newton-le-Willows, Nos D8326 (works № D1078) and D8327 (Works № D1080) having been removed earlier for air brake modification. Delivered new to 66A Polmadie in November 1967, it became class 20 20225 in September 1974. Withdrawn from Toton in January 1989, it was sold to Hunslet-Barclay at Kilmarnock and became 20906 “GEORGINA,” a name it carried until May 1992. It then received “KILMARNOCK 400” plates. Sold to DRS and then resold to HNRC, the loco is now in store at Crewe LNWR. Chromed brass, 10⅛” x 4½” cleaned both sides. | £340 |
| 394 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE SORBET CUP manufactured by Elkington. 2⅛” diameter base with stem holding an oval shaped dish 2½” x 2”, 3” tall. The GWR coat of arms and the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it are clearly incised on the side of the cup. VGC. | £150 |
| 395 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: HELWITH BRIDGE in wood with metal letters. Helwith Bridge signal box was located on the Midland Railway Settle and Carlisle line. It was a 12 lever MR Type 2b design which opened in August 1896. It closed in September 1969 when the absolute block section was extended to between Settle Station and Horton. 70” x 10” in ex-box condition in maroon with white lettering. The beading on the bottom edge is missing. | £150 |
| 396 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY large three-aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing the stamped initials “GNR A 5/09” indicating that it was brought into service in May 1909. Above this is a small brass plate “Petroleum”. Also stamped into the reducing cone is the number “17421.” The body is stamped “GNR” and has the number “18628” indicating a later pairing. Innards comprise a vessel stamped “LNER” which has a brass label “Kerosene”, an LMS burner and unmarked reflector. Bevel edged front lens with brass bezel. All glasses complete and intact. Restored and in VGC. | £100 |
| 397 | SHEDPLATE: 84G SHREWSBURY (1950 – September 1960). This ex-GWR & LNWR Joint shed had used four different BR codes by the time it closed to steam in November 1967. Formerly LMS 4A, a code which BR used until 1950; it became WR 84G then 89A, and finally 6D on transfer to the LMR in 1963. The late 1950s allocation using this code included 7 “Counties”, 15 “Halls”, 4 “Castles” and a pair of “Manors.” Repainted front, the back in original condition. A scarce example. | £320 |
| 398 | GWR BRASS CASED POINTS INDICATOR bearing the legend “Bar G Occupied 88W 92 Over Clear 89W 92 Over” with a two-aspect indicator underneath. Manufactured by Sykes “Syx” with their brass label displayed at the top. 3⅝” x 2¾, 5¼” high plus fixing screw. In original condition. | £50 |
| 399 | GWR CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “BOOKING OFFICE.” 24” x 3½” in post-Grouping style with flat border. Repainted in brown and cream on the front, the back in original condition and complete with old paint runs. | £45 |
| 400 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “FREIGHTLINER EXPLORER” as carried by Class 57 57008. Originally D1644, a class 47 built at Crewe in December 1965, then 47060 and carrying the name “HALEWOOD SILVER JUBILEE 1988,” the loco was rebuilt into a class 57 at Brush, Loughborough in December 1999. 57008 carrying the new Freightliner branding and name, was unveiled at the Intermodal Exhibition at Earls Court on 8 December 1999. Sold surplus to requirements in 2007, the loco became DRS property and the nameplates were removed. 73” x 10” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £1600 |
| 401 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: WOOD GREEN TUNNEL BOX in wood painted white with black lettering painted on. An ECML location, Wood Green Tunnel signal box was a GNR Type 2 design opened in 1886 fitted with a 20 lever Saxby and Farmer Rocker frame. It closed in January 1965 when the absolute block section was extended to between Wood Green №2 and New Southgate signal boxes. Fully beaded, 84” x 10” in good ex-box condition. | £240 |
| 402 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE CONDIMENT SET comprising SALT POT, PEPPER POT, MUSTARD JAR (complete with blue glass insert) all manufactured by Elkington. All in the same style with three rings around the middle. All three have the “GWR” roundel plus “Hotels” incised in the side. VGC. (3) | £80 |
| 403 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT 1911 ST. ROLLOX” as carried by the ex-Caledonian Railway 782 class 0-6-0T loco No. 608 built to order Y95. Became LMS 16335 class 3F and later BR 56335 in May 1948. Withdrawn in July 1960 from Polmadie and scrapped at St Rollox works. The number “56335” has been painted on the back. Oval, 10½” x 6” the front repainted, the back cleaned except for the inscription noted. | £200 |
| 404 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2116 12AR from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways "12AR" class loco built by North British Loco Company works № 22756 in 1921. The loco was last used on shunting duties at De Aar and was later scrapped there in June 1988. The letter “R” has been riveted on following reboilering. Oval, 20¼” x 14” in totally ex-loco condition front and back, with a couple of scores in the rim. | £190 |
| 405 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE wooden cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT converted for military use from a standard LMS style type F instrument. Base 11½” x 10½”, 20” high, in VGC. | £75 |
| 406 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 63925 as carried by Gresley O2 2-8-0, built by the North British Locomotive Company at their Atlas works (Works № 22694 of 1921). The loco spent much of its later life at Retford (36E) before withdrawal in September 1963. Cut up at Rigleys, Bulwell Forest Wagon Works in October 1964. Ex-loco condition front and back. Evidence of BR welding to prevent further cracking around the left hand bolt hole. | £460 |
| 407 | 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. | £100 |
| 408 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CROMER BEACH – SHERINGHAM 7” the section names engraved and picked out in red around a square hole in an otherwise round head. An ex-GER line, this section came into existence in 1963 when Runton West Junction signal box was closed and it was extended to between Cromer Beach and Sheringham East. The line was converted to one engine in steam working in 1966 when Sheringham East signal box closed. Good ex-section condition. | £150 |
| 409 | GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY three aspect HANDLAMP with pie crust top. One side of the body bears a brass label “Great North of Scotland Railway Company № (blank)”, the other side bears a brass GNR style relocation label “ London & North Eastern Railway” and is stamped “Gedney 2181.” Innards comprise a BR-E vessel, unmarked burner and reflector. Bevel edged front lens with steel bezel. All glasses complete and intact. From a station between Spalding and Sutton Bridge opened in July 1862, closed March 1959. Good original, unrestored condition. | £180 |
| 410 | LONDON TRANSPORT STATION FRIEZE ENAMEL: “GLOUCESTER ROAD” in white with black lettering and blue edging denoting a station on the “Piccadilly” line. Opened by the Great Northern Piccadilly & Brompton Railway in December 1906, still open today. Flangeless, 67” x 9” in VGC with one or two minor edge chips only. | £50 |
| 411 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE” by Freda Marston from the LNER post-War series 1945-1947. A view of the Boston Stump from the River Witham with the tide out leaving all the tied-up boats beached on the mud. Housed in a modern frame with mount and glazed in non-reflective glass. A scarce print. | £110 |
| 412 | BR(S) ENAMEL RUNNING IN BOARD: “WINCHELSEA” in green with white lettering. Ex-station condition with a number of chips and a little fading. From an ex-SE&CR south coast station between Rye and Hastings opened in February 1851 and still open today. Flangeless, 96” x 24”. | £90 |
| 413 | CAST IRON WORKSPLATE: “BUILT CREWE 1948” in the LMS style and one of the first cast by BR in the “transitional” era. From either a 2MT 2-6-2T 41210 – 41229, a 5MT 4-6-0 44738 – 44757, an 8P 4-6-2 46257 “CITY OF SALFORD” or a 2MT 2-6-0 46420 – 46434 all of which were built at Crewe in 1948. Oval, 10½” x 6” in ex-loco condition with slight metal residue where the plate was burnt off the engine. | £100 |
| 414 | THE RAILWAY EXECUTIVE. The original 1948 BR COAT OF ARMS showing the lion in yellow and red standing over red and white wheel and “British Railways” in black and white block through the middle. A device criticised at the time because the lion was thought to be a little “thin.” Replaced by the much better lion holding wheel of 1956. Mounted on varnished board 20½” x 20½” a couple of scratches to the transfer noted, good otherwise. See also lot 439. | £30 |
| 415 | SR ENAMEL TARGET STATION SIGN: BICKLEY. 25” x 13” in good condition with a few edge chips some of which have been touched-in, but having good colour and shine. An ex-SE&CR station opened by the Mid Kent Railway in July 1858 as Southborough Road, renamed Bickley in October 1869, still open today. | £150 |
| 416 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY DINING CARS SILVERPLATE BOWL manufactured by Elkington. 3½” diameter base, 5¾” diameter bowl, 2¾” high. The GER Batwing” symbol and the script initials “GER DC” are clearly engraved on the side. Good condition. Together with a silverplate SMALL TUREEN by the same maker. 3¼” diameter base, 5½” diameter bowl, plus handles both sides, 2⅜” high. The GER Batwing symbol is barely discernible on the side. Fair condition. (2) | £45 |
| 417 | SHEDPLATE: 75A BRIGHTON (1950 – closed to steam June 1964). This ex-LBSCR shed had a 1950s allocation of around 75 locos, most notable being the Brighton “Atlantics” and a large number of the “Schools” 4-4-0s. A handful of “West Country” Pacifics were also maintained here. Painted in primer both sides, but rust showing through. The BR(S) triangle is clearly embossed on the back. An extra hole has been drilled through the centre (reason unknown). | £100 |
| 418 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY three aspect HANDLAMP with flat capped chimney. On one side, the body bears a small oval label “Bulpitt’s Patent” and is stamped “NBR.” The other side is stamped “298 S” and “Angerton.” The amber aspect of the inside glasses is cracked, the red and green are complete and intact. No Innards. Bevel edged front lens which is cracked, brass bezel and brass lens reducing cone. From the Borders Line station between Morpeth and Scotsgap opened in July 1862, closed September 1952. Original, unrestored condition. | £100 |
| 419 | LMS STATION HANDBELL in brass with turned wooden handle and original clapper. The initials “LMS” are engraved into the side of the bell. Diameter of bell: 4¾”; height: 9¾”. Good unrestored condition. | £45 |
| 420 | TOTEM: SELHURST. BR(S) fully flanged green with deep colour and shine, a few minor edge chips only. From an ex-LB&SCR station between Norwood Junction and East Croydon in South London opened in May 1865 still open today. | £380 |
| 421 | GCR DINING CARS SILVERPLATE HOT WATER POT manufactured by Walker & Hall. 2¾” diameter base, 4” high, plus lift lid, handle and spout. The GCR coat of arms with the words “Great Central Ry” and “Dining Car” above and below it are incised on the side. Some wear and tear. | £70 |
| 422 | CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “FURNESS RAILWAYS – Caution to Trespassers – Persons Trespassing Upon The Railways … (plus another 7 lines of text). By Order. August 1894”. The word “Upon” in the first line of text is cast on a separate plate 2¾” x ⅝” and riveted to the main plate. (RAG Ref: TPFR301). Rectangular, 25⅞” x 19¼” in ex-lineside condition. The company was grouped into the LMSR on 1st January 1923. A small hairline crack through the bottom bolt hole does not detract. | £100 |
| 423 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE HUNSLET ENGINE Co Ltd Leeds 403HP - № 8902 – 1978” from a Standard Gauge 0-6-0DH which worked variously at Rotherham Engineering Steels Ltd, Aldwarke Works (their No.42) and the Austin Motor Co. Ltd, Longbridge, where it was called "EMMA". It is currently at Motorail Logistics, Long Marston, being part of the Harry Needle Railroad Co Ltd fleet. Oval, 11¼” x 8” in original condition front and back. | £160 |
| 424 | RHODESIA RAILWAYS/NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE BUFFER BEAM NUMBERPLATE: 730 from the Rhodesia Railways Garratt class loco № 730 built by Beyer Peacock Manchester works № 7795 in 1957. It retained the number 730 when taken into NRZ stock. The loco was damaged and stored at Kabwe for some time before eventual scrapping (details unknown). Rectangular, cast brass, 16½” x 8” restored face, the back cleaned. | £100 |
| 425 | NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “INGWENYA” from the 15th class 4-6-4+4-6-4 Garratt loco built by Beyer Peacock Manchester works № 7327 in 1950 and numbered 385 in the NRZ fleet. The loco still exists in store in Bulawayo. 34” x 6” with curved ends, restored in yellow on black and shows the intertwined flat-bottomed rail ends symbol at each end of the name. The back is in original condition. | £650 |
| 426 | LSWR three-aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing a small brass plate “E” which covers the stamping “L&SWR.” The body is stamped “L&SWR” and the number “4100” and has wire back handles. Innards comprise a vessel stamped “LSWR”, unmarked burner and reflector. Bevel edged front lens with brass bezel. All glasses complete and intact. Restored and in VGC. | £75 |
| 427 | 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” class 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, ex-loco condition back. | £100 |
| 428 | TYER’S № 6 FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “ALSTON – LAMBLEY 25” the section names engraved and picked out in white. This ex-NER token section came into existence when Slaggyford signal box closed and ceased to exist altogether in the mid 1960s. Passenger services ceased in May 1976. Good, ex-section condition. | £50 |
| 429 | NER ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “BOOKING OFFICE.” 20⅛” x 5⅜” in cream with brown wording and border, the ends in clover leaf shape. Manufactured by Patent Enamel Co Ltd B’ham and the code 1101. A little edge chipping, good otherwise. | £50 |
| 430 | TOTEM: BARMING. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, touched-in edge chips only. From an ex-SE&CR Kent station between Otford and Maidstone East opened in June 1874, still open today. | £250 |
| 431 | BR(E) ENAMEL STATION FRONTAGE BOARD: “HEELEY” in dark blue with white lettering. From an ex-MR station between Dore & Totley and Sheffield Midland, opened in February 1870, closed June 1968. Flangeless, 60” x 20” in good ex-station condition. | £90 |
| 432 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY WAITING ROOM FIREPLACE FENDER 47” x 14” in cast iron, curved in at the ends, the base supporting a similar shaped rail with five short pedestals. The base has the initials “LB&SCR” boldly indented into the front. Black-leaded and in VGC. | £190 |
| 433 | STANIER BRASS “HOOTER” TYPE WHISTLE 17” long, 2⅛” diameter barrel, in ex-loco condition; together with CAST IRON TENDERPLATE: “LMS № 9145 1935” 7⅞” x 5⅞” in green with white lettering front, ex-loco back. Both are reputedly from the LMS 4-6-0 “Jubilee” class 5XP-6P locomotive originally numbered 5674 when built at Crewe, works No. 272 in December 1935. The name “DUNCAN” was bestowed on the loco in April 1937. Renumbered 45674 by BR in June 1948. A long-time Crewe (North) engine, it was transferred to Saltley in March 1963. Withdrawn from service in October 1964 and broken up at Drapers, Hull in March 1965. When built the loco had a 4,000 gallon tender with high curved top. (2) | £340 |
| 434 | BR(M) SIGNALBOX BOARD: “BRENT JUNCTION” in metal letters on a wooden board 39” x 6” in good original condition. From an ex-LNWR location in the Willesden Yard complex near Wembley, at the junction with the line to Cricklewood in North London. | £45 |
| 435 | SR ENAMEL TARGET STATION SIGN: PETERSFIELD. 36” x 13” in good condition with a few touched-in edge chips, but having good colour and shine. An ex-LSWR Portsmouth line station opened in January 1859, still open today. | £480 |
| 436 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 3618 as carried by GWR 0-6-0PT “8750” class loco built at Swindon to Lot 314 entering service in April 1939. Latterly a Southall and Old Oak Common allocation. withdrawn in June 1964 and broken up at Swindon. Repainted front a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 437 | SHEDPLATE: 56B ARDSLEY (October 1956 – October 1965) This former GNR shed was originally in the ER (37A) and was then transferred to the NER. In late 1959 it had over 60 locos, and by 1965 it housed 45, including 4 A1s and 8 B1 “namers.” Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. The back also bears the painted number 47632 which was allocated there in May 1958. | £75 |
| 438 | BR(S) FRAMED AND GLAZED SIGNALBOX ILLUMINATED DIAGRAM: “NEW CROSS GATE EAST LONDON JUNCTION,” with lines coloured to show track circuits, crossings and signals. Signals aspects on the main lines are shown by illuminated bulbs which are still fitted to the diagram. Slots to other signalboxes/ground frames are also illuminated when in use. East London Up Junction signal box as it is named in BR 1967 signalling notices was a 56 lever Saxby and Farmer Type 5 design opened in 1876 for the LB&SCR. In December 1967 it was reduced to a non block post and renamed Ground Frame “C”, closing in September 1972 Issued by BR(S) Signal Engineers in November 1967. 45” x 33” in good condition. | £90 |
| 439 | THE RAILWAY EXECUTIVE. The original 1948 BR COAT OF ARMS of lion standing over wheel and “British Railways” carved on a circular piece of solid oak with a stand attached to the back for display purposes. 18” diameter with the makers name LG Pearce and dated 1950 on the back. It is thought this may have been used for display in one of the BR regional boardrooms. VGC. See also notes at lot 414. | £320 |
| 440 | TOTEM: CROWHURST. BR(S) fully flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine, a little damage to top flange and attention to minor edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-SE&CR station between Battle and West St Leonards on the Hastings line opened in June 1902, still open today. | £250 |
| 441 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “GENTLEMEN” double-sided in white with blue lettering with good colour and reasonable shine, one or two repaired chips only. Makers name “Protector, Eccles” shown in bottom corner. 28” x 8” in good condition, with evidence that it was once contained in a frame. See also lot 331. | £30 |
| 442 | SMALL COLLECTION OF WAGON AND CARRIAGE BUILDERS PLATES: “Cammell Laird & Co Ltd Builders Nottingham England 1928” oval, 8½” x 4¾”, repaired; “LNE Builders Doncaster 1926” oval 7” x 4¾”; LNE Builders York 1945” oval 7” x 4½”; “LMS Newton Heath 1928” oval 5” x 4”. Condition varies, mostly good. (4) | £70 |
| 443 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “WM H MŰLLER & CO Afd Ferrostaal Soerabaja – Semerang – Batavia.” Oval 7¾” x 4¾” in ex-loco condition. | £70 |
| 444 | BRASS FRONT RADIATOR PLATE “HUNSLET” from standard gauge 0-4-0 Hunslet works № 2070 of 1940 and named “HEATHER.” This was an early diesel mechanical locomotive built to order № 49510. Two engines were built to this order “”Fox” and “Heather”; this is from the latter. New to Penmaenmawr & Welsh Granite Co. Ltd. In August 1956 it was acquired by the County Borough of Northampton Highways Department per J. Connell Ltd., dealers, of Coatbridge, and around February 1972 was sold to Thomas E. Gray of Burton Latimer. Scrapped on site in July 1982 by Hunt Bros of Burton Latimer. The works number “2070” is clearly stamped on the back of the plate together with the order number which has been chalked on. 30” x 7” curved along the top, one end slightly bent where removed from the loco, VGC otherwise. | £120 |
| 445 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY COMMITTEE. Two wooden FINGERBOARDS: “South Lynn Wisbech Peterboro & Beyond” and “Leicester & Beyond.” Double-sided in cream with black lettering, might have originated from Melton Constable which lost through services to these destinations in March 1959. Both are 29” x 5” in wood with metal edging and in good ex-station condition. (2) | £170 |
| 446 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 90662 as carried by "WD" Class 2-8-0. Originally WD 79184 it was built by The Vulcan Foundry in September 1944. It was initially loaned to the LNER in 8/1947 and eventually purchased by British Railways. It was renumbered 90662 in June 1949 and in January 1948 could be found at Colwick. It was still there in late 1954. It was withdrawn from Immingham shed in August 1965 and cut up at Drapers, Hull in January 1966. Repainted front and back many years ago. | £400 |
| 447 | SHEDPLATE: 12D WORKINGTON (1935 – October 1955 and September 1963 – January 1968), also KIRKBY STEPHEN (February 1958 – November 1961). The ex-LNWR shed at Workington was home to around 25 locos during the time it used this code. Former NER shed Kirkby Stephen (51H) was transferred to the LMR when its 11 locos carried this code. Unpainted and rusty both sides. A scarce example. | £320 |
| 448 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY selection of nine cast iron SIGNAL LEVER DESCRIPTION PLATES mounted on a wooden board. Descriptions include “Down Home to Platform 1”, “Down Home Centre Line to Platform 1”, “Points Locked”, “Gates Locked”, etc. All except one have lettering embossed, the other is flat with painted description. All in good ex-box condition. (9) | £50 |
| 449 | BR(E) LNER type four aspect HANDLAMP with lifting pie crust top to reveal chimney underneath. One side of the body is embossed “BR(E)” whilst the other bears a brass label, GNR style, with the wording “London North Eastern Railway Grantham.” Innards comprise vessel stamped BR(EC), a BR E&NER burner and unmarked reflector. Bevel edged front lens. All glasses complete and intact. From a famous East Coast main line location. Original, unrestored condition. | £75 |
| 450 | CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS STATION LAMP with four glazed sides one of which bears the label “Erwood.” 7½” square at base opening out to 15½” square with inward sloping roof finishing with ornate chimney atop, some 29” from the base. On one of the roof sides is a small brass label “Cam Rlys.” All glasses intact and the innards are complete with vessel, burner and glass chimney. The lamp is placed within a cast iron holder which fixes into an octagonal shaped lamp standard which is 57½” long with a four hole circular base for bolting down. VGC. | £1750 |
| | ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | |
| | Our special thanks to Ian Wright, our auctioneer and consultant, for all his help and guidance in setting up this auction. | |
| | We are indebted also to the following for their help in the compilation of this catalogue:- David Love (UK Industrial Locos, other Overseas and other UK Steam); Graham Kelsey (African Steam Locos); Anthony Ford, Secretary Pullman Society (Pullman items); John Hutchings (narrow gauge plates); Roland Humble (loco whistles); David Ingham (signaling); Ian Lyman (clocks and watches); Richard Furness and Val Kilvington (posters); Chris and Julian Rider (totems); Paul Tilley (UK Diesels and LNER locos, shedplates); Peter Raybould (badges, buttons and horse brasses); Trevor Dale who cast an eye over just about everything, and to the many other parties who gave their help and support. We all wish Keith Buckle a speedy recovery from his illness. | |
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