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Catalogue -
Main Auction 5 December 2009
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Realisations listed are hammer prices
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| 1 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL POSTER BOARD HEADING: “G. W. R.” in brown with orange lettering, red and black shading, pre-Grouping style. 41” x 6½”, a little edge chipping, some repairs, but good overall and very bright colouring. A rare piece of enamel. | £220 |
| 2 | CAST IRON GATE NOTICE: “GREAT NORTHERN & LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAYS JOINT COMMITTEE – NOTICE - …. (plus 12 lines of text). By Order. Euston Station 1st November 1883.” 18¼” x 18¼” repainted front and back. The line ran from Ashley & Weston to Aslockton and Bingham. Rare. | £300 |
| 3 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE Coy Ltd GLASGOW HYDE PARK WORKS № 24365 1936” as carried by LMS 2-6-4T class 4P later class 4 № 2609 built by NBL to Lot 133. Became BR 42609 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn February 1965 from Stoke. The number “42609” has been written on the cleaned back. Fully engraved, circular, 6¼” diameter, face polished. | £280 |
| 4 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 8496 as carried by the 0-6-0PT ordered by BR(W) from Hudswell Clark as their works number 1846 in 1952, but the order was sub-contracted to Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn as their works number 7466 under Lot 387 and delivered to Worcester in October 1952. It was withdrawn from Reading in 1963. Only 20 engines were built under this arrangement. The face was restored many years ago, brass lightly polished but bearing several in service knocks and scrapes, the back is untouched and has the round boss style lugs unique to contractor-built loco cabside numberplates. | £650 |
| 5 | TOTEM: TAUNTON BR (W) half flanged chocolate and cream in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, repainted minor edge rusting only. An ex-GWR station on the West of England main line, formerly the junction for the branch to Minehead opened by the Bristol & Exeter Railway in July 1842. | £950 |
| 6 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73075 as carried by the BR Standard class 5 2-6-0 built at Derby to Lot B241 in April 1955. A long time allocation to Polmadie from where it was withdrawn in December 1965 and broken up at J McWilliam, Shettleston, in March 1966. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £420 |
| 7 | SHEDPLATE: 50F MALTON (1949 – June 1963). This ex-NER shed had a 1950s allocation of just 16 engines, but by 1963 this had dwindled to just 9. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example, seldom seen at auction. | £160 |
| 8 | BRASS FACED TYER’S № 1 SINGLE LINE TABLET: “BATHGATE CENTRAL – LOWER BATHGATE 10” (the word “Central” has been re-engraved). This ex-North British Railway token section was located on the Bathgate Central to Blackston Junction line and ceased to exist in May 1969 when Bathgate Central signal box closed. The line has since reopened. Good ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 9 | MIDLAND RAILWAY ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER” in dark blue with white lettering, good condition, the edges showing signs of having once been mounted in a frame. Reputed to be from Bleasby, a station on the Nottingham to Newark line which opened as Bleasby Gate in December 1848, renamed Bleasby in 1889. Flangeless, 17” x 3½”. | £300 |
| 10 | TOTEM: GROOMBRIDGE BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, one or two touched in edge chips only. From an ex-LB&SCR station on the East Grinstead – Tunbridge Wells West branch opened in October 1866, closed July 1985. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £1250 |
| 11 | CARRIAGE PRINT: DURHAM by F Sidney Causer from the LNER Post War Series issued between 1945-1947. An uncommon print showing the city with cathedral and castle from the river with a collection of punts waiting for trade from the passing tourists. In an original style glazed Bakelite frame. Good condition. | £90 |
| 12 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE BISCUIT BARREL manufactured by Elkington. Base 7” diameter standing on three ball feet, barrel 5¼” diameter with lifting lid, 6” overall height. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it clearly incised into the barrel. VGC. | £520 |
| 13 | FULLY ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “SHARP STEWART & Co LIMITED ATLAS WORKS MANCHESTER 2967 – 1881” as carried by the Spanish MSOV Railway 5’ 6” gauge loco № 205. No more information available. Oval, 15⅜” x 7⅝” polished face only, the back ex-loco, but with engine details painted on. | £2700 |
| 14 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2116 12AR from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2 "12A" class loco built by North British Loco Company works № 22756 in 1921. Reboilered and reclassified “12AR” in December 1947. The loco was last used on shunting duties at De Aar and was later scrapped there in June 1988. Oval, 20¼” x 14” in totally ex-loco condition front and back, with a couple of scores in the rim. | £240 |
| 15 | LMS ENAMEL LAMP TABLET: MILLERS DALE in yellow with black letters and edging, the yellow enamel has deep colour but the black is a little worn in parts and completely original. From an ex-Midland Railway station between Matlock and Buxton opened in June 1863, closed March 1967. Flangeless, 17½” x 4½”. | £400 |
| 16 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing the initials LB&SCR with a pie crust top. The body is stamped “LB&SCR” with a small brass label “B” on one side. The other side has a large oval brass label “London Brighton & South Coast Railway Company” and is stamped also “Fogman Christ’s Hospital № 588 CX.” Innards comprise a vessel stamped “S[B]R”, an SR burner and unmarked reflector. Bevel edged front lens with brass bezel. All glasses complete and intact. From a station on the Three Bridges – Arundel line in West Sussex which opened in April 1902. Restored and in VGC. | £380 |
| 17 | SHEDPLATE: 88F TREHERBERT (1949 – March 1965). This ex TVR shed was home to 22 locos in the 1950s, but within twelve months of closure this number was down to just 5. Repainted front and back. A scarce example. | £120 |
| 18 | BRASS TYER’S № 6 SINGLE LINE TABLET: “ROBIN HOODS BAY – HAWSKER 3” This ex-North Eastern Railway token section was located on the Scarborough to Whitby line and ceased to exist when Hawsker signal box closed and the token section was extended to between Robin Hood’s Bay and Prospect Hill signal boxes. This whole line closed on in March 1965. Good ex-section condition. | £500 |
| 19 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE as carried by NBR Class K 4-4-0 № 494 built at Cowlairs in 1920 and named “GLEN LOY.” Renumbered and reclassified by LNER and BR Class D34 Nos. 9494/2496 and finally 62496. Withdrawn from Eastfield in 1961 and cut up the following year by Connells of Calder. 15½” tall standing on a 4” diameter base. In good condition, not over-polished. | £480 |
| 20 | TOTEM: PRESTWICK BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in virtually mint condition with deep colour and shine. From an ex-G&SWR station near Ayr opened in August 1839, still open today and serving the airport located nearby. | £550 |
| 21 | BR(E) OCCUPATION CROSSING ENAMEL SIGN: “NOTICE BEFORE OPENING GATES USE TELEPHONE TO ASK SIGNALMAN … (plus another 11 lines of text) in dark blue with white lettering. VGC with a couple of well repaired face chips only. Flangeless, 30” x 36” board mounted. | £100 |
| 22 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY BRIDGEPLATE: “293 M&GN” from the semi-circular arched bridge over the road near Hunworth between Melton Constable and Cromer. The line closed to passengers in April 1964. Oval, cast iron, 17¾” x 11” in original ex-lineside condition. | £100 |
| 23 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRUSH TRACTION ENGLAND № 318 1961” as carried by the BR A1A-A1A 1250HP diesel electric type 2 loco D5817 which entered service at Darnall. Following periods of storage at Warrington and Carlisle Upperby it was sold to Fragonset Railways in October 2001 and moved by road to Derby in July 2002 and allocated to Railtrack. Following further store at Derby the loco had its first run with Network Rail in October 2003. The number 31285 has been painted on the back. Oval, 9⅝” x 5⅝” face restored, the back cleaned. | £160 |
| 24 | LNER SILVERPLATE TWIN PICKLE JAR HOLDER complete with glass jars, matching lids and two pickle forks, all manufactured by Mappin & Webb. Diamond shape cuts to glass, “X” pattern in lids and on holder surround. 8¼” x 4¼” base 9½” to top of circular carrying handle also with the “X” pattern. The script initials “LNER” are clearly incised on the base and on the handles of both forks. VGC. | £300 |
| 25 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “PECKETT № 2” as carried by an outside cylinder 0-4-0ST of type R2 built by Peckett & Sons, works № 1975 in 1939. Delivered new to Pinxton Colliery Company in Nottinghamshire and worked at many locations within the complex including Brookhill Colliery. The loco was taken into NCB stock in January 1947 and scrapped in 1959. 39½” x 8⅜” tastefully restored face with white background, brass lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £1500 |
| 26 | GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing a label with stamped lettering “Boddamend Dess” on the reducing cone. Lifting pie crust chimney. An embossed makers label on the body side reads “Robb, Moore & Neill Ltd., Ship Chandlers Glasgow, Cardiff & London.” Innards comprise an LNER reservoir, burner and reflector. Both internal glasses are present and intact. Bevel edged front lens with copper bezel. Restored to VGC. From a station on the Deeside branch which closed in February 1966. | £220 |
| 27 | SHEDPLATE; 16G WESTHOUSES (September 1963 – October 1966). This ex-MR shed, formerly 18B, had 40 locos while using this code. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 28 | LONDON CHATHAM & DOVER RAILWAY. A Sykes “Lock & Block” BLOCK INSTRUMENT with an original enamelled label on the front which reads “To/From Dover Priory” together with the maker’s name “WR Sykes, Nunhead, SW” below. The brass bezelled glazed display contains two signal arms astride a central brass post. Next to a tapper at the base is a rotary switch which changes the aspect of the right hand signal (the other signal is changed by the box in advance). Bell attached to the back panel. Dover Priory was located on the LC&DR Canterbury to Dover Marine line, but the instrument would have been located in either Buckland Junction or Hawkesbury Street Junction signal boxes until the early 1970s when the instruments were replacement by SR instruments. Stands 14” high on a base 11½” x 6½”. A little damage to the enamel label, good ex-box condition otherwise. | £800 |
| 29 | LNER 12” DIAL SINGLE FUSEE WALL CLOCK with the initials “LNER” and the number “1620” written on the dial. The number “1620” appears to have been rewritten. The instrument was last located at William Wright Dock, Hull. In good working order complete with pendulum and winder. | £450 |
| 30 | TOTEM: KNEBWORTH. BR(E) fully flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, one major face chip professionally repaired and attention to edge chipping and 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.” | £750 |
| 31 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “NORWICH TOMBLAND ABBEY” by J Fletcher Watson from the LNER Post War series issued between 1945-1947. A view of the ancient part of the city showing timbered buildings at a variety of angles beside an old church. VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £130 |
| 32 | CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “MIDLAND RAILWAY – NOTICE – Private Footpath Only. Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted. By Order.” (RAG Ref: TPMR216). 20⅜” x 13½” in totally original condition. Quite rare. | £120 |
| 33 | CAST IRON WORKSPLATE: “JOHN FOWLER & Co (LEEDS) LIMD № 23011” as carried by 150HP 0-4-0 diesel electric loco built in 1945 and named “AMW280”. New to the RAF MU at Handforth and then transferred to Burtonwood in 1953. In 1971 it was sold to W Bush of Somercotes, Derbyshire, and named “JAMES.” Cast iron used as a wartime economy measure, hence more scarce than brass plates. Cracked, but cleanly welded and restored front and back. | £80 |
| 34 | ISLE OF WIGHT RAILWAY REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT SILVERPLATE SUNDAE DISH manufactured by Walker & Hall. 2” diameter Base, 2¾” diameter bowl, 3” tall. The letters “IofWRy” with the abbreviated words “Reft Dept” in garter around it are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £180 |
| 35 | ALUMINIUM NAMEPLATE: “DALZELL” as carried by English Electric Type 3 Co-Co Class 37 number 37314. The loco was named at Motherwell depot in July 1986 and was renumbered back to 37190 in October 1988. It lost this name in July 1993 after having been stored for over twelve months. The loco is now preserved on the GCR at Loughborough. The plate measures 33½” x 9¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £1075 |
| 36 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY FOUR ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing a brass label with the initials “Met Rly” and a plate with a station code “39.200” on the body side. Flat topped chimney. Innards comprise an unmarked copper reservoir, burner and reflector. Internal red, yellow and green glasses all present and intact. Bevel edged front lens. Original condition. | £200 |
| 37 | SHEDPLATE: 2F MARKET HARBOROUGH (October 1955 – February 1958), then WOODFORD HALSE (February 1958 – September 1963), finally BESCOT (September 1963 – closed to steam March 1966). The ex-LNWR shed at Market Harborough had only 6 locos, while ex-GCR Woodford Halse had 50 during the period it used this code. Finally the ex-LNWR shed at Bescot had over 60 locos in its care, and a few Class 08 shunters which also carried this code. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £200 |
| 38 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CLARBESTON RD – FISHGUARD HBR.” the section names engraved. This Western Region token section came into existence in June 1983 when Fishguard & Goodwick Station signal box closed and was used when Letterston Junction signal box switched out of circuit and the token section was between Clarbeston Road signal box and Fishguard Harbour station. Letterston Junction signal box closed in July 1987 and the token section became Clarbeston Road signal box and Fishguard Harbour station permanently. Label end painted green. Good ex-section condition. | £120 |
| 39 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY BRASS CARRIAGE ROOF LAMP LIGHTER the handle clearly stamped “NER Driffield P 1.” The handle unscrews to act as a vessel for storage of the lighting fuel. The end for lighting has a mess surround to prevent accidental burning to the user. 12¾” x 1¾ diameter (max) and in VGC. | £110 |
| 40 | TOTEM: DORCHESTER SOUTH BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of expertly repaired tiny edge chips only. From an ex-LSWR station between Poole and Weymouth opened in June 1847. | £1300 |
| | LOTS 41-47: PULLMAN CAR ITEMS | |
| 41 | PULLMAN CAR BRASS TABLE LAMP in the hexagonal-curved style base and plain six-sided stem. The base is stamped “PERSEUS” which was constructed in Birmingham in 1951 for use on the “Golden Arrow” to promote the “Festival of Britain.” It was used on many royal and state specials, including Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral train in 1965. It was occasionally used in the “Bournemouth Belle.” It retired from service in 1972 and was subsequently preserved by VSOE. 21½” high with 6” diameter base. The original pink Perspex shade is missing, VGC otherwise. | £400 |
| 42 | PULLMAN CARS TWO-PART 1 PINT SILVERPLATE COCKTAIL SHAKER manufactured by Elkington. 2⅜” diameter base, 7½” high, 3¾” diameter at widest. The Pullman coat of arms surrounded by the wording “Pullman Car Company Limited” in garter are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £200 |
| 43 | PULLMAN CAR LETTER “C” as applied to the outside of the cars on LNER and SR trains to indicate seat reservations. Aluminium, 9” x 11” with bars to fit into slots on the car side, the letter “C” painted in brown with gold edging on a cream background. In good ex-car condition. | N/S |
| 44 | PULLMAN CARS 1½ PINT SILVERPLATE TEA POT manufactured by Walker & Hall. 4½” diameter base 4¾” high plus handle and spout. The Pullman coat of arms surrounded by the wording “Pullman Car Company Limited” in garter are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 45 | VSOE D/R POSTER: THE ALPS (Pierre Fix-Masseau 1905-1994). This is a 1981 poster of an Alpine lake set within a bunch of grapes. This is one of a set of posters used to promote the reinstatement of the fabled ‘Orient Express’. Rolled, VGC. | £60 |
| 46 | VSOE D/R POSTER: VENICE (Pierre Fix-Masseau 1905-1994). A 1979 scene of famous Venice landmarks, the Grand Canal and a gondola are all set within an image of a winged mythological creature atop a column. Another poster from the VSOE promotional series. Rolled, VGC. | £85 |
| 47 | PULLMAN CAR HIGH BACKED ARMCHAIR with fluted back and scroll arm from a 1920s first class steam hauled parlour car (identity unknown). 26½” wide, 23” deep and 42” high, covered in original gold coloured upholstery and is in good condition apart from a broken spring in the seat. | £700 |
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| 48 | MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD & LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY wooden cased non-pegging BLOCK INSTRUMENT the three-position glazed section on the front Ivorine labelled “Up Main” and “To Kesteven Siding.” Located on the Lincoln to Gainsborough line, Kesteven Sidings signal box closed in mid-November 1984, but the instrument may have been located in Saxilby signal box. Although this was a GNR location, the front is clearly stamped MS&L (twice) hence this must have been transferred in LNER days. 11” high, 9½” x 4¼” at base. Damage to the Ivorine plates, good ex-box condition otherwise. | £100 |
| 49 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK by the carriage print artist RICHARD WARD (1916-1993). A fine detailed gouache painting of LNER P2 class 2-8-2 locomotive № 2006 “WOLF OF BADENOCH” built at Doncaster in 1936, works № 1842. Rebuilt as an A2/2 class 4-6-2 Pacific in October 1942. Famous for his four Southern Region depictions of trains for carriage prints, this is original artwork for the Brook Bond Tea picture card series. In excellent condition and suitably framed in a carriage print style frame, mounted and signed by the artist. 11¼” x 9½” (frame size). | £180 |
| 50 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “CONQUEROR” as carried by the LMS “Jubilee” class 6P later 7P 4-6-0 № 5701 built at Crewe in April 1936, works № 297. Entered service in April 1936 and named from new. Renumbered 45701 in September 1948. A long time allocation to Newton Heath (26A) and withdrawn from there in February 1963. Broken up at Crewe Works in May 1963. This plate was from the left hand side of the loco. 29” x 4¼” face restored with a red background, brass well polished, the back in unrestored original condition. | £8000 |
| | LOTS 51-66: POSTERS | |
| | (Q/R quad royal (50” x 40”)) | |
| | (SEE ALSO LOTS 45, 46, 151–184, 329 and 419 IN THE MAIN AUCTION, 1370-1400 IN THE POSTAL | |
| | AUCTION SECTION) | |
| 51 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE Q/R POSTER: AN ENGINE IS WHEELED - Derby Loco Works (Terence Tennison Cuneo). This poster, issued in the early 1950s shows a BR Tank locomotive undergoing construction in Derby Works. Folded, one or two small pin holes in margins, a couple of minor edge tears, good overall. | £620 |
| 52 | LMS & LNER Q/R POSTER: SHIPBUILDING ON THE CLYDE (Norman Wilkinson 1878-1971). A wonderful industrial poster, which was issued in the early 1930s. Many famous vessels left these yards around this time and it would be interesting to know which one is shown here. Rolled, repairs to small edge tears and small section missing top left corner, good otherwise. | £650 |
| 53 | LMSR Q/R POSTER: “OVER A CENTURY OF PROGRESS FROM THE “ROCKET” TO THE “PRINCESS ROYAL” (E.H. Fairhurst). Issued in 1933, this iconic poster shows the new locomotive designed by Stanier after his move from the GWR. Rolled, a couple of repaired tears, an edge tears and a little wrinkling at base, good otherwise. | £2700 |
| 54 | LMS Q/R POSTER: LONDON: THE HORSE GUARDS (Christopher Clark 1875-1942). This is the first of a pair of London ceremonial posters that made Christopher Clark famous. Issued in 1937, the poster shows our troops in full parade dress. Exquisite artwork that shows the Household Cavalry to perfection. Rolled, a little repaired damage to top edge, good otherwise. | £550 |
| 55 | BR(NE) POSTER: SERVICE TO INDUSTRY (ICI BILLINGHAM) (Terence Tennison Cuneo 1907-1996). This is one of Cuneo’s ‘industrial series’ depicting key elements of British Industry in the 1960s. Folded, one or two edge tears and nicks, pin holes in corners, good overall. | £220 |
| 56 | LMS Q/R POSTER: STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERIES (Norman Wilkinson 1878-1971). Superb poster by the great poster artist who worked tirelessly for the LMS. This wonderful rendition of the inside of a Stoke pottery works was re-issued with lower panel wording changes. This is an early version from around 1934. Rolled, small edge tears and small section missing top left corner professionally repaired to good condition. | £550 |
| 57 | LNER Q/R POSTER: HOLLAND VIA HARWICH (Fred Taylor 1875-1963). This is one of Fred Taylor’s rarer posters that seldom appears in auction. It is one of a series of views all with the same title commissioned in late 1920s/early 1930s. This one shows a busy daily scene in the middle of a Dutch town (possibly Amsterdam). Rolled, a few minor edge tears, one major repaired tear, good otherwise. | £220 |
| 58 | LNER Q/R POSTER: NORTH EAST COAST EXHIBITION Newcastle-on-Tyne May-Oct 1929 – Make Up a Party (Septimus E Scott – 1879-1962). Published to commemorate the great North East Exhibition that features the best the region could offer at that time. This poster features in the forthcoming North East poster book. Folded, one or two minor edge tears, a little wrinkling at top edge, VGC otherwise. | £550 |
| 59 | LMS & LNER Q/R POSTER: LANARKSHIRE STEEL WORKS (Norman Wilkinson 1878-1971). This is the second commissioned by the LMS to show British Industry. This 1935 image is arguably one of the best industrial posters of all time, depicting the once mighty Flemington Works at Motherwell. Story in Scottish Poster book (Furness/V1/156-7). Rolled, repairs to small edge tears, good otherwise. | £600 |
| 60 | BR(M) Q/R POSTER: BRITAIN’S FIRST ALL ELECTRIC MAIN LINE (Vic Welch). Poster issued in 1955 to celebrate the completion of electrification the now closed line between Sheffield and Manchester through the Woodhead Tunnel. Ahead of its time, this line would be a great link in today’s railway network. Rolled, pin holes, a couple of small tears, good overall. | £320 |
| 61 | LMS Q/R POSTER: LONDON: ST JAMES’S PALACE (Christopher Clark 1875-1942). Records show this was issued around 1932 onwards. It shows the Grenadier Guards (White Plumes – Left Side) Regimental Band on Duty at St. James’s Palace. Super image recalling our national heritage. Rolled, one or two edge tears, good otherwise. | £420 |
| 62 | LNER Q/R POSTER: THE TYNE (Frank Henry Mason 1876-1965). One of a series of posters depicting Rivers of the North East, which were commissioned by the LNER in 1932 and painted in a sepia style by Frank Mason. Others in the series include the Tees and the Humber. Folded, one or two small tears at edges and at folds, good otherwise. | £300 |
| 63 | BR(M) Q/R POSTER: LONDON MIDLAND ELECTRIFICATION (Stafford 1963) ( John Greene). The 1960s saw electrification progressing on the West Coast Main Line and the rebuilding of some stations. Stafford was one of these and is an excellent example of Brutalist Architecture – functional but soul-less. Greene’s poster however has a lot of atmosphere. Rolled, minor crease at centre, VGC otherwise. | £220 |
| 64 | LMS Q/R POSTER: A MIDLAND COALFIELD (Norman Wilkinson 1878-1971). Issued in early 1935, this is part of the same series as the three earlier posters. The coalfield is likely to be Nottinghamshire. Wonderful composition, painted with style and great use of colour. Rolled, professional repairs to small section missing top left corner, good otherwise. | £1700 |
| 65 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (W) Q/R POSTER: CLEAR ROAD AHEAD (Terence Tennison Cuneo 1907-1996). Issued in the early 1950s, this famous image shows a view from the tender into the cab of Monmouth Castle as she steams westwards out of Paddington. Rolled, a few minor edge tears, pin holes and loss at bottom right hand corner. | £450 |
| 66 | GWR&SR Q/R POSTER: PLYMOUTH: The Spirit of Drake Lives On (Frank Newbould 1887-1950). Issued in 1946, this poster is one of Newbould’s more well known posters and shows a ghostly Drake standing guard over Plymouth Hoe. Rolled, one or two minor folds and edge tears, good otherwise. | N/S |
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| 67 | SHEDPLATE: 71G BATH GREEN PARK (1948 – February 1958) then WEYMOUTH (February 1958 – September 1963). The ex S&D shed in Bath was home to over 50 locos including the famous S&D 2-8-0s. Transferred to the WR, becoming 82F, it exchanged codes with ex GWR Weymouth, whose 20 GWR locos now sported the SR code! In September 1963 the depot received SR locos and was re-coded 70G. Repainted front and back, the BR(S) triangle is clearly embossed on the back. | £150 |
| 68 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRUSH SULZER № 453 1963” as carried by BR Co-Co 2580HP diesel electric type 4 loco D1691 which entered service at Canton in November 1963. Renumbered 47103 in February 1974. Withdrawn in July 1987 from Tinsley and spent time in store at Toton and Whitemoor. Eventually sold to Vic Berry at Leicester where it was cut up by July 1989. Oval, 9⅜” x 5⅝”. There are a couple of hairline cracks around the bolt holes which do not detract, otherwise the face is in ex-loco condition, the back cleaned, but showing signs of use. | £185 |
| 69 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY cast iron UMBRELLA STAND of ornate design with lion’s head in a semi-circular sunshine glow at the top of a flower and leaf design back rail going down to the base with leaf-shaped feet. Below the lion’s head are the initials “LYR.” A semi-circular rail which stops the umbrellas falling over is attached to the back rail. Standing some 28” high, the base semi-circular, 20” across. Nicely restored in black with lettering in white. The letters “LY” also appear beneath the drip tray. Every porch/hall should have one! | £700 |
| 70 | TOTEM: OXFORD BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream with deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips and a little edge rusting only. From an ex-GWR station opened in October 1852 which replaced an earlier structure opened in June 1844 when the line was extended northwards towards Banbury and Birmingham. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £1200 |
| 71 | CARRIAGE PRINT: THE RIVER ORWELL AT IPSWICH SUFFOLK by Leonard Squirrell from the LNER Post war series issued between 1948 - 1955. This view looking upstream along the River Orwell into Ipswich about 1950 is exceptionally noteworthy for one feature. Squirrell shows no hesitation about a composition celebrating Cliff Quay Power Station. Pylons and all are included. Cliff Quay was brand new, as it opened in 1950. It was rail served, but also received coal shipped direct from North East England. VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £70 |
| 72 | REGULATOR HANDLE from the Peppercorn Class A1 4-6-2 Pacific 60128 which was built at Doncaster in May 1949, works № 2045. The loco was named “BONGRACE” in 1950 after the winner of the 1926 Doncaster Cup. Allocated variously to Copley Hill, King's Cross, Grantham and finally Doncaster from where it was withdrawn in January 1965 and sold to Draper's of Hull for scrap. 27” long and in good ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 73 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY TENDERPLATES: “GNR” AND “1149.” Both oval, 5” x 3” and 6⅛” x 3” respectively, the “GNR” is cast iron, the number cast brass. In ex-loco condition both sides but the letters “GNR” have been repainted. | £100 |
| 74 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3226 23 from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2 loco built by Henschel in 1939, works № 24180. It last worked at Kroonstad and was scrapped there in February 1985. 20¾” x 14¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. Evidence of welding around left-hand bolt hole. | £350 |
| 75 | VIRGIN SUPER VOYAGER NAMEPLATE: “MUNGO PARK” as carried by set number 221118. Named in April 2003 after the Scottish explorer of West Africa. Cast aluminium, rectangular with curved corners, 30¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager” circular logo top centre. Good ex vehicle condition. | £400 |
| 76 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY (GCR PATTERN) THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing a label stamped “LNE-C 10865 Kirkby & Pinxton.” Innards comprise LNE-C reservoir, LNER burner and unmarked reflector. Both internal glasses are present and intact. Bullseye front lens. From an ex-GCR Nottinghamshire station which opened as Kirkby & Pinxton in January 1893, it was renamed Kirkby Bentinck by the LNER in March 1925 and closed by BR in March 1963. This would seem to date the lamp sometime between January 1923 and March 1925. Repainted some time ago. | £150 |
| 77 | SHEDPLATE: 29C DUNDEE (1935 – 1950). The ex-Caledonian Railway shed at Dundee West used this LMS code until 1950, when it became a sub shed of 62B Dundee Tay Bridge. Dundee West closed to steam in 1958 but was reopened as a diesel depot, finally closing in 1982. Repainted front and back. An extremely rare example, never seen at auction previously. | £480 |
| 78 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “YORKSHIRE ENGINE Co LIMITED MEADOW-HALL WORKS SHEFFIELD № 2572 1954” as carried by one of eight Austerity 0-6-0STs built by the Yorkshire Engine Company using Hunslet drawings for the United Steel Company's Ore Mining Branch. This particular loco went to Appleby-Frodingham at Scunthorpe. Scrapped at Frodingham Ironstone Mines around February 1965. The legend “Y11” is stamped on the back. Oval, 11” x 6” in ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 79 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “WAITING ROOM” in excellent condition, hardly used. Fully flanged, 18” x 6” in maroon with white lettering. | £140 |
| 80 | TOTEM: WAKEFIELD WESTGATE the suffix appearing in the bottom panel, BR(NE) half flanged tangerine in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two well repaired face chips and attention to edge rusting. Opened in May 1867, and still open today, the station operated services on behalf of the GNR, GCR, Midland and WR&GR. A scarce totem seen only four times before at auction. | £2900 |
| 81 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “LOCH AWE ARGYLL” by MacKintosh Patrick from the ScR series issued around 1956/7. A view of the loch with distant mountains beyond. VGC and in an original type glazed wooden frame. | £100 |
| 82 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL SILVERPLATE FOUR EGG CUP HOLDERS AND SPOONS manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 5¾” diameter base standing on three ball feet, 7½” to top of circular carrying handle. The company initials “GWR” surrounded by “Tregenna Castle Hotel” in garter are clearly incised on the base and is repeated on the handles of each of the spoons.. 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. | £500 |
| 83 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS DERBY BUILT 1965 POWER EQUIPMENT BY ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES AND SULZER” as carried by BR Bo-Bo 1160HP diesel electric type 2 loco from the series D5295 to D5299 and D7521 to D7566 which became 25145 to 25149 and 25169 to 25215, class 25 under TOPS renumbering. Rectangular 13” x 6½” cleaned and repainted both sides, the face in original green with white lettering. | £110 |
| 84 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY SIGNAL LAMP with a brass label on the chimney “Great Northern Railway № 367SD” and the brass location plate with “Huntingdon North” stamped on it. An East Coast Main Line location. Bullseye front lens and small lens at back. Lifting chimney reveals Innards which comprise a standard four sided signal lamp with circular base bearing labels stamped “GNR” and “Dewsbury West,” a West Yorkshire location and hence is mis-matched with the exterior. 20½” to top of carrying handle, 9” diameter, original condition. | £140 |
| 85 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR IMMINGHAM DEPOT showing the “Star and Garter” logo as carried by A1A-A1A 1470HP diesel electric loco 31553, built by Brush, Loughborough. 17¾” x 17¾” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £180 |
| 86 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 8771 as carried by the GWR 5700 Class 0-6-0PT built at Swindon in 1934. For many years allocated to and finally withdrawn from Old Oak Common in July 1962. Cut up by John Cashmore at Newport. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £340 |
| 87 | SHEDPLATE: 36E RETFORD (1949 – June 1965). This code covered the ex-GNR shed and the nearby ex-GCR one. Between them they housed over 60 locos in the 1950s, dwindling to 35 in the final few months of operation. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example. | £160 |
| 88 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY wooden cased pegging BLOCK INSTRUMENT with glazed dial showing “Train on Line”, “Line Clear” and “Line Blocked.” Description plates missing. The instrument is stamped “NBR” on the inside. 19” high, 10½” x 6” base. Evidence of modification in service present. Good ex-box condition. | £170 |
| 89 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY GUARD’S POCKET WATCH manufactured by Rotherhams of London and bearing the company serial number “216058.” The back is incised “GWR” and has the GWR serial number “2517” in the pre-Grouping style. The letters “GWR” appear in black on the face and it also has a second hand. Totally original, in full working order and in VGC. | £200 |
| 90 | TOTEM: BURSCOUGH BRIDGE. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little repainted edge rusting only. From an ex-L&YR station on the Wigan to Southport line opened in April 1855. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £600 |
| 91 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BRIDLINGTON YORKSHIRE by F Donald Blake from the LNER Post war series issued around 1950. An uncommon print painted from the Crane Wharf, a jetty just in front of the North Pier at the east end of the harbour, against which the pleasure steamers like the “Yorkshire Belle” have tied up for decades. The wooden jetty in the middle of the print is known locally as the “Chicken Run.” VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £100 |
| 92 | GWR LARGE CAST IRON NOTICE: “ENGINES MUST NOT PASS THIS ARCH – GWR SWINDON MAY 1899.” In original condition with much weathered and flaking red paint. 72” x 24” and weighing approx 160lbs. Recovered many years ago from the goods yard at Stourbridge Junction. Rare. | £420 |
| 93 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “KERR STUART & Co Ltd LONDON & STOKE № 4368 1926” as carried by LMS 0-6-0 class 4F later class 4 № 4340. Became BR 44340 from November 1948. Withdrawn in December 1962 from Stoke. Oval 12¾” x 6¾” cleaned front and back. The number “44340” has been written on the back. | £850 |
| 94 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 6332 as carried by the GWR 43XX class 2-6-0 loco built at Swindon, works № 2632 in April 1921 to Lot 212. A long time allocation to Stourbridge Junction and finally withdrawn from there in September 1960 and cut up at Swindon. The engine class boiler details “Engine Class 2.6.0” and “Boiler Class 0 G” are clearly stamped on the rim. Repainted black both sides, brass lightly polished. | £800 |
| 95 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET SIGN: BINGHAM ROAD. 32” x 13” in good condition with a little edge chipping, a little rust staining in the letters and one touched-in face chip. From an ex-Woodside & South Croydon line station opened as Bingham Road Halt in September 1906 and closed in March 1915. The SR reopened the station without the “Halt” suffix in September 1935, but it was again closed in May 1983. A rare target never before seen at auction. | £400 |
| 96 | BR(S) ENAMEL POSTER BOARD HEADING: “TRAIN SERVICE” green with white lettering, in good condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of well repaired face chips and a little edge rusting only. 45” x 5”. Used at some of the larger stations above train departure sheets and timetables. | £45 |
| 97 | 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 in ex-loco condition. | £90 |
| 98 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd LONDON № 2668/D429 1959 THE VULCAN FOUNDRY Ltd LOCOMOTIVE WORKS ENGLAND” as carried by BR 1Co-Co1 2000HP diesel electric type 4 loco D212 which entered service at Camden in May 1959. The loco was named “AUREOL” at Liverpool Riverside in September 1960. Renumbered 40012 class 40 under TOPS renumbering. It was taken out of service in February 1985 following a derailment at Northwich, but was reinstated for use on the Crewe remodeling scheme and renumbered 97407. It was moved to Butterley in March 1989 and is now at the Midland Railway Centre there. Rectangular cast brass, 10” x 4½” the front in ex-loco condition painted BR blue, the back also ex-loco with the number “40012 - Aureol” written on. | WDN |
| 99 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “BOOKING HALL” in black with white lettering. 14¾ x 4¾” with curved ends. Back repainted. | £70 |
| 100 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ERLESTOKE MANOR” together with matching CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “7812” as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 7800 “Manor” Class loco built at Swindon in January 1939 as part of Lot 316. It was the last member of the class to receive a smokebox numberplate in April 1953. A resident of Laira (Plymouth) in the late 1950s, transferred to Oswestry in December 1960 and Shrewsbury in December 1962 from where withdrawn in November 1965. Sent to Woodham’s Barry scrap yard in May 1966, but in September 1975 the loco was removed to Quainton Road following successful purchase by the Erlestoke Manor Fund in 1973. In 1979, the preserved loco was moved to the Severn Valley Railway at Bridgnorth where it is still working. The nameplate is fully beaded, 68” x 13½” and is in ex-loco condition front and back. A large “R” has been scraped on the back indicating that this was the right hand plate. The cabside numberplate is also in ex-loco condition front and back. (2) | £12000 |
| 101 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGN: “PARCELS AND LEFT LUGGAGE” in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of well repaired face chips only. Fully flanged, 24” x 18” and in VGC. | £55 |
| 102 | LNER SILVERPLATE WAITER’S TRAY manufactured by Walker & Hall. Engine turned pattern tray with the script initials “LNER” clearly incised at the centre. 12” diameter. VGC. | £160 |
| 103 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “L&NER 1743 DONCASTER WORKS 1916” as carried by the GNR H3 class 2-6-0. Reclassified K2 and renumbered 4653 by the LNER in February 1925, renumbered again to 1743 in May 1946 and became 61743 in May 1948. Withdrawn from Boston in June 1959 and cut up by Motherwell Machinery & Scrap Co., Wishaw. Cleaned front and back. | £380 |
| 104 | RHODESIA RAILWAYS BRASS LOCO CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “1312 DE3” as carried by the 1Co-Co1 diesel-electric loco built by English Electric/Vulcan Foundry Works № EE3262/VFD746 in 1962. It last worked from Mpopoma (Bulawayo) until early 1993 and was sold for scrap in October 1994. Oval, 19” x 12⅞” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £80 |
| 105 | LMS “HAWKSEYE” TARGET: OXENHOLME from an ex-LNWR West Coast Main Line station opened as Kendal Junction in 1846 by the Lancaster & Carlisle Railway, renamed c.1860s and now “Oxenholme The Lake District.” 48” x 18” in totally ex-station condition. | £680 |
| 106 | LONDON CHATHAM & DOVER RAILWAY THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP the reducing cone stamped “LC&DR № 210” and pie crust top. The body is stamped “LC&DR № 1362.” Innards comprise an unmarked reservoir and reflector, BR/SR burner. Bevel edged front lens. All glasses complete and intact. The LC&DR amalgamated with the SER to become the SE&CR in 1899. Original unrestored condition. | £220 |
| 107 | SHEDPLATE: 81C SOUTHALL (1949 – January 1966). This ex-GWR shed was home to around 70 locos during the 1950s. By 1965 it had just 3 Halls and 39 other locos. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £220 |
| 108 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “ARROCHAR – GLEN DOUGLAS 14” the section names engraved around a square cut out. This North British Railway token section came into existence on in July 1894 when the West Highland Line was opened. In March 1988 token working ceased on the line and was replaced by Radio Electric Token Block signaling. Good ex-section condition. | £240 |
| 109 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STATION MASTER” in white with blue lettering. Flangeless, 18” x 3½” with fleur de lys ends in good condition with one or two edge chips only. | £200 |
| 110 | TOTEM: WEYMOUTH BR(S) half flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of expertly repaired edge chips and attention to minor edge rusting only. From an ex-GWR station opened in January 1857 the terminus for trains from Waterloo and Bristol. A rare totem seen only on four previous occasions at auction. | £2200 |
| 111 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “WOODBRIDGE SUFFOLK” by Jack Merriott from the LNER Post War series issued between 1948-1955. A view of the harbour with sailing boats much in evidence in a tranquil setting typical of the era.. VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £75 |
| 112 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “M&GNJR – NOTICE – These Buckets Must be Kept Full of Water and Used Only in Case of Fire. By Order.” A Midland Railway pattern plate. 13” over fixing lugs x 8½”, repainted front in red and yellow, the back original. | £240 |
| 113 | FULLY ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “PECKETT & SONS ATLAS ENGINE WORKS BRISTOL № 474 1890” as carried by a standard gauge 0-6-0ST which was delivered to New Sharlston Colliery, West Yorks. In 1947 it passed into NCB ownership and in November 1955 transferred to the Rothwell Railways' fleet. By August 1959 it could be found at Walton Colliery (formerly Sharlston West) and was scrapped on site there by Wakefield Metal Traders Ltd in March 1961. Oval, 12⅞” x 10” face lightly polished only, the back in original condition. An extremely rare plate. | £1800 |
| 114 | GWR ROYAL HOTEL SILVERPLATE SUGAR SHAKER manufactured by Elkington. 2¾” diameter base, 6¼” tall, lighthouse shape. The GWR coat of arms, the initials “GWR” and “Great Western Royal Hotel” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the top. VGC. The hotel, an integral part of Paddington station in London, was opened in June 1854 originally with 103 bedrooms and 15 sitting rooms and was “the finest in London”; later additions increased capacity to 250 bedrooms. The hotel was sold by the BRB in 1983 and still operates today, having recently been refurbished | £420 |
| 115 | TOTEM: PYE BRIDGE BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, slight edge rusting only. An ex-Midland Railway station on the Nottingham – Chesterfield line opened as Pye Bridge for Alfreton in December 1851, the suffix dropped in 1862, closed in January 1967. Totems from this line are always keenly sought-after. | £400 |
| 116 | GWR SIGNAL DEPT. steel-cased tombstone shaped KEY INSTRUMENT with the instruction: “To Obtain Key After Receiving Signalman’s Permit Turn Key To No. 2 & Wait Until The Space Indicates “Free” Then Turn Key To No. 3. To Replace Key Turn To No.1.” Small windows above the key slot on the front read “Free” and “1.” Complete with brass Annetts Key in the instrument. This is engraved “Penarth Curve North № 1 GF”. Penarth Curve North No.1 GF was located between Ninian Park station and Penarth Curve North Junction. 10¾” high x 7” wide over fixing lugs and 6” deep. In totally original condition with plenty of rust. | £100 |
| 117 | SHEDPLATE: 86F TONDU (1949 – September 1960). This ex-GWR shed was home to around 45 locos, and was re-coded 88H in 1960, eventually closing in February 1964. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £120 |
| 118 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BUILT BY BRITISH RAIL ENGINEERING LIMITED DONCASTER WORKS 1982” as carried by one of the class 56 locos built at Doncaster that year 56108 to 56115. Rectangular, 6⅞” x 4⅝” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £120 |
| 119 | LARGE NER STYLE handmade all copper SIGNAL LAMP stamped “Lambton Collieries Ltd” and complete with interior. The colliery was named thus between the years 1896 and 1911, although the lamp is likely to pre-date this and was probably stamped to signify its ownership after the event. It was located between Leamside and Fencehouses in County Durham and comprised considerable railway workings. 21½” to top of circular chimney, the base is 8” square. VGC. | £280 |
| 120 | TOTEM: MARGATE BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two touched in edge chips and minor edge rusting only. From an ex-LC&DR station on the Kent Coast opened in October 1863. | £420 |
| 121 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “GOODS OFFICE” in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one or two repaired chips and a couple of abrasions only. 24” x 12” screwed to a stout wooden board which once adorned a goods station. | £200 |
| 122 | CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE CAST IRON BRIDGE RESTRICTION PLATE: “NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF PARLIAMENT … (plus another 10 lines of text). By Order.” Rectangular, 36” x 23” in ex-lineside condition. | £80 |
| 123 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 61410 DARLINGTON WORKS 1920” as carried by North Eastern Railway Raven designed class S3 4-6-0 № 906 which retained the same number at the Grouping but became № 1410 in 1946 and № 61410 under British Railways. Withdrawn from York shed in 1960 and cut up at Darlington Works. The number “61410” is on a brass strip welded onto the plate covering the original numbers which will have been ground off. Face restored to VGC, the back cleaned and endorsed “61410 – B16.” | £260 |
| 124 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 31-037 31 from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways Bo-Bo diesel-electric loco built by General Electric Co in 1958, works № 33543. It last worked at Germiston and was scrapped at Kroonstad in early 1999. 20¾” x 14¾” face restored, brass lightly polished, the back cleaned.. | £150 |
| 125 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT” complete with original regimental crest as carried by the BR 1Co-Co1 2,500HP diesel electric type 4 loco D137built at Crewe in 1961. The loco was named “THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT” at a ceremony in Chester in June 1966. Renumbered 45014 class 45 in March 1974. The loco was involved in a serious collision with loco 31436 at Chinley in March 1986. As a result it was written off, moved to Manchester Ashton Road and cut up by staff from Vic Berry of Leicester in August 1986. Cast aluminium fixed to a steel back plate, 54” long, 5¼” wide (18” to top of badge), original fixing bolts still present. Face professionally restored to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition. | £7600 |
| 126 | SR ELECTRIC SILVERPLATE 1½ PINT COFFEE POT manufactured by Alexander Clarke, London. 4¼” diameter base, sloping sides, 8” tall plus handle, the initials “SR” with a flash going through them are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £150 |
| 127 | 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. | £130 |
| 128 | WOOD AND BRASS SINGLE LINE STAFF: “HOLBROOK COLLIERY BRANCH” square shape with turned handle at end, steel key at the other. 18¾” long, the central block 2” x 2” in good ex-section condition. | £320 |
| 129 | GWR LAMP GLASS TABLET: SHIPLAKE. 14¾” x 3” and shaped to fit inside a lamp case in black with lettering in white. From the station on the Twyford – Henley-on-Thames branch. Good condition. | £80 |
| 130 | TOTEM: WEST RUISLIP. BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips and abrasions only. From an ex-GW&GC Joint station on the line to High Wycombe opened as West Ruislip and Ickenham, renamed in June 1947. A scarce totem, seldom see at auction. | £410 |
| 131 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LASTINGHAM NEAR PICKERING YORKSHIRE by L J Wood from the LNER Post War Series issued in 1954. A view along the main street towards the church. No railway ever got particularly close to Lastingham, the line between Pickering and Kirbymoorside being the nearest. In an original style glazed wooden frame. VGC. | £65 |
| 132 | CAST IRON TURNTABLE MAKERS PLATE: “COWANS SHELDON & Co Ld CARLISLE ENGLAND № 6181 PAT AP № 15101/33 1937” from the turntable once in situ at Mold Junction MPD. The depot closed completely in April 1966. Oval, 36” x 19” in original condition. | £100 |
| 133 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd GLASGOW QUEEN’S PARK WORKS № 23670 1927” as carried by LMS 0-6-0 class 4 later 4F loco № 4501 built by NBL to Lot 46. Became 44501 at Nationalisation in 1948. Withdrawn in December 1964 from Coalville. Eventually scrapped at John Cashmore, Great Bridge in July 1965. The number “44501” has been written on the back. Diamond shape, 15¼” x 6⅜” cleaned face, the back original. | £480 |
| 134 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY LARGE THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing the stamped initials “GNR” and the date “H12/92” (ie December 1892), pie crust top. The initials “GNR” are stamped on one side of the body, a brass plate with “Great Northern Railway Spalding № 6” appears on the other side. Innards comprise an LNER vessel, unmarked burner and reflector. Inside glasses comprise red and green aspects, also yellow which is made of slatted glass. Bevel edged front lens with copper lens reducing cone. All glasses complete and intact. From an ex-GNR station between Grantham and Skegness, the station also serves the GN&GE Joint Line. Original unrestored condition. | £170 |
| 135 | REGIMENTAL BADGE FOR THE “DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY” cast as the “presentation plate” when the LNER V2 class loco 60964 was so named. A superb casting in chromed brass. Mounted on a circular wooden board that has been professionally painted in Brunswick green with an orange lining all the way round. The badge is 7¼” x 8”, the board is 12” in diameter. Never carried, but an exceptional item nonetheless. | £340 |
| 136 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 70006 as carried by the BR Standard “Britannia” class 7 4-6-2 Pacific loco named “ROBERT BURNS” built at Crewe in April 1951 to Order E479/220 entering service at Stratford and was later transferred to Norwich. Migration to March came in December 1961 and Carlisle Kingmoor December 1963. Withdrawn from there in May 1967 and broken up at J McWilliam, Shettleston, in October the same year. Repainted front some time ago, white paint peeling from the numbers, the back in ex-loco condition with plenty of original paint “runs.” | £3200 |
| 137 | SHEDPLATE: 53E CUDWORTH (1948 – July 1951), then GOOLE (October 1956 – January 1960). Ex-Hull & Barnsley Railway shed at Cudworth had just 6 locos. The ex-L&YR shed at Goole used its LMS code of 25C, before being transferred to the NE region in 1956 when its 30 locos adopted this code. By 1960 Goole became 50D and closed in May 1967. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition and is endorsed “0-6-0 L&Y 52154 53E ex 25C Goole 27-1-57 Yorks.” A rare example, seldom seen at auction. | £240 |
| 138 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “KIDWELLY JUNCTION – BURRY PORT DOCK JUNCTION” the section names engraved. This token section was located on the Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley Railway. It is likely that it ceased to exist in June 1965 when Burry Port Dock Junction signal box was closed. Label end painted yellow. Good ex-section condition. | £100 |
| 139 | SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY 14” DIAL MAHOGANY SINGLE FUSEE DROP CASE CLOCK manufactured by John Walker, 1 South Molton Street, London and numbered 1187. The dial has been rewritten with the initials “SE&CR” and “1187” but these details appear on a small brass plate on the inside of the back and it is also branded on the back “1187SE.” The case is 12” x 41” x 6” plus extra for the clock itself. The instrument was last located at Clapham Booking Office, South London Line. In good working order and complete with long wooden pendulum and winder. | £2900 |
| 140 | TOTEM: HASTINGS BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two small edge chips only. From an ex-SER & LB&SCR Joint station opened in February 1851. | £700 |
| 141 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGN: “WAY OUT AND WAITING ROOMS” in green with white lettering, good colour and shine, but a little matt, a couple of edge chips only. Fully flanged, 24” x 18” and in VGC. | £70 |
| 142 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing the stamped initials “NBR,” the number “5827” and a small nickel label ”Bulpitt & Sons Birmingham 1906” on one side of the body, “1827S Thornton” on the other. Innards comprise unmarked vessel, burner and reflector. Inside glasses comprise red and the rare original apple green aspects. Bevel edged front lens with brass bezel and copper lens reducing cone. All glasses complete and intact. From an ex-NBR station in Fife opened in 1847, renamed Thornton Junction by the LNER in 1923. Original unrestored condition. | £190 |
| 143 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BEYER PEACOCK GORTON Ltd MANCHESTER 1966 SERIAL № 8056 POWER EQUIPMENT BY ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd AND SULZER” as carried by the BR Bo-Bo 1250HP diesel electric type 2 loco D7646 which entered service at Darnall in March 1966. renumbered 25298 in February 1974, class 25, and then 25906 in December 1985. Withdrawn in November 1986 and cut up by Vic Berry of Leicester on site at Carlisle Kingmoor in December 1987. The numbers “8056”, “D7646” and “25296” are written on the back. Rectangular 13” x 6½” face repainted to VGC in green, the back repainted in silver, but with evidence of originality. | £240 |
| 144 | STEAM LOCOMOTIVE WATER LEVEL GAUGE beautifully constructed in brass and glass, mounted on a varnished mahogany base, 8” x 24” with the manufacturer’s name “Clarke Chapman John Thompson Ltd” etched on the three glass panels of the gauge. The origins of the gauge are unknown, but certainly a very decorative piece in superb condition. | £180 |
| 145 | BR(M) ENAMEL STATION ROUNDEL: HAMILTON SQUARE in maroon, VGC, with deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips and a little rusting on the full flange. From an ex-Mersey Railway station on the line between Liverpool Central Low Level and Rock Ferry, the junction for New Brighton, opened in February 1886. Circular, 24” in diameter. Along with St James Street these were the only two stations on the London Midland Region fitted with this type of roundel, Hamilton Square being the scarcer of the two. | £550 |
| 146 | BELFAST & NORTHERN COUNTIES RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “BNCR – NOTICE – Any Person Found Writing on The Walls or in Any Way Injuring The Company’s Property Will Be Prosecuted. By Order” in brown lettering on cream and brown border with a couple of small chips and edge rusting. 6” x 4”. The company was renamed from the Belfast & Ballymena Railway in May 1860 and was absorbed by the Midland Railway in 1903 to become the MR Northern Counties Committee. | £90 |
| 147 | SHEDPLATE: 16D MANSFIELD (1935 – October 1955), then ANNESLEY (February 1958 – September 1963), finally NOTTINGHAM (September 1963 – April 1965). The ex-MR Mansfield had an allocation of just 25 locos during the 1950s. The ex-GCR shed Annesley, formerly 38B, was transferred to the LMR, and its allocation of 70 locos carried this code. Finally, the ex-MR Nottingham shed, formerly 16A, had around 60 locos on its books in 1964. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £85 |
| 148 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY. A Sykes “Lock & Block” BLOCK INSTRUMENT brass labelled at base with the maker’s name. The glazed display reads “Down Local From Byfleet” with the aspect “Train On.” Byfleet signal box was located between Woking and Surbiton on the LSWR main line and was renamed West Byfleet by BR in June 1950 but lock and block working had been replaced by then. Stands 14” high on base 9½” x 7”. Good ex-box condition. | £240 |
| 149 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK by the poster artist Alan Durman (1905-1963) “VIEW BELOW KEYNSHAM” [Somerset]. Oil on canvas, 36” x 24”. A proposed painting for a Q/R BR poster but never issued as far as we are aware. A delightful view of the river between Bath and Bristol. Signed by the artist and original label to rear. Ready to frame. Alan Durman painted many images for posters in BR days, especially of bathing beauties for the Southern Region. VGC. | N/S |
| 150 | GWR LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “EARL BATHURST” together with the matching CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 5051 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4073 “Castle Class” loco built at Swindon in May 1930 to Lot 303 and was named “DRYSLLWYN CASTLE” from new. It was renamed “EARL BATHURST” in 1937. A long time Landore (Swansea) allocation, followed by a brief spell at Neath and finally Llanelly from where it was withdrawn in May 1963 and sent to Woodhams at Barry in October that year for scrapping. Scrapping did not however take place and the loco was bought by Great Western Society members at Didcot for preservation. It left Barry in February 1970 (the fourth loco to be saved there) and was restored at Didcot. Following preservation, the loco reverted to its original name. The loco can now be found at the Tyseley Railway Museum, Birmingham. 68” x 13½”, the nameplate is fully beaded, apart from a small section at the right hand end, and has been repainted on both sides. The usual signs of wear and tear are still clearly visible on the back. The cabside numberplate has been face repainted, but the back is in ex-loco condition. The bottom bolt hole was filled in to facilitate the fitting of ATC equipment. The brass has been lightly polished only on both plates. (2) | £11000 |
| | LOTS 151-184: POSTERS | |
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| 151 | BR(SC) Q/R POSTER: THE WEST HIGHLAND LINE (Jack Merriott 1901-1968). This iconic 1959 poster shows a view of the Observation Car crossing the Lochy Viaduct in beautiful southern Inverness-shire. This is wonderful railway art. Rolled, VGC. (Furness/V1/122) | £550 |
| 152 | BR(M) Q/R POSTER: RIBBLESDALE NORTH WEST YORKSHIRE – Stainforth Near Settle (John Greene). The postcard village of Stainforth is shown to perfection on this superb Yorkshire quad royal issued in 1959. The view is typical of ‘James Herriot’ country, from an artist active for a 5-year period around 1960. Folded, pin holes in corners, minor edge tears at folds, good otherwise. | £110 |
| 153 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY D/R POSTER: AN OUTLOOK FROM THE CALEDONIAN STATION HOTEL EDINBURGH (DNA). Issued in 1912, this relatively uncommon poster is typical of Edwardian style images. One of a series covering larger station hotels. Folded and a little dusty, one minor edge tear, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 154 | BR(S) D/R POSTER: FOR THAT WINTER BREAK CHOOSE BOURNEMOUTH (Anon). This is a classic image, typical of SR posters issued around 1961. We see a couple enjoying afternoon drinks whilst gazing out along the lovely Hampshire coastline (as it was then: now moved into Dorset). Folded, good otherwise. | £90 |
| 155 | LNER D/R POSTER: ROYAL STATION HOTEL NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE (B&W Vignettes). Ahead of its time in the use of photographic images, this poster was issued around 1930-31. Shows elegant ladies in what was then a fashionable Hotel. Rolled, a couple of edge repairs, edge nicks and loss bottom right hand corner. | £200 |
| 156 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: THORNTON CLEVELEYS ON THE BRACING LANCASHIRE COAST (John S Smith). One of John Smith’s lesser known works dating from the early 1960s, and a poster last in auction in 2003. Shows a view along the seafront of this popular Lancashire resort. Folded, good otherwise. | £130 |
| 157 | “GENERAL” (A PRE-LPTB LONDON BUS COMPANY) D/R POSTER: BOXMOOR (By Motor Bus 146 From Golders Green) (Percy Padden). Issued in 1921, this was one of the hundreds of colourful posters issued to advertise bus travel out to the suburbs. The artist’s daughter, Daphne Padden, became a well known poster artist in her own right in BR times. Rolled and in VGC for age. | £320 |
| 158 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL (John Greene). An evocative view of Britain’s only three-spired cathedral in the small Staffordshire city. This poster was issued in 1957. Little is known about the artist, but his work is colourful, detailed and sought-after. Folded, VGC otherwise. | £80 |
| 159 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: NEW BRIGHTON WALLASEY on The Cheshire Coast (Studio Seven). An uncommon poster from the Art Agency contracted to produce many BR posters in the 1950s and 1960s. This is the first time this design has appeared in auction. A mixture of photograph and artwork it shows a view of this popular Cheshire resort in its heyday. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 160 | BR(W) D/R POSTER: ABERYSTWYTH Where Holiday Fun Begins (Harry Arthur Riley 1895-1966). This prolific poster artist painted three different posters of Aberystwyth, of which this is the most well known. This version appeared in 1960 and shows a time when the resort was thronged with people. Folded, good otherwise. | £150 |
| 161 | BR (M) D/R POSTER: SUNNY RHYL (Leonard). A 1961 poster of a near empty beach scene on the Flintshire coast and one of a pair this artist painted around this time. A pin-up in the foreground dominates the image, with her children happily building sandcastles behind and the pier beyond. Who is for Rhyl then? Rolled, a small edge tear, VGC overall. | £220 |
| 162 | BR(E) D/R POSTER: WE’RE OFF TO GORLESTON-ON-SEA (William Marshall Fryer). A circa 1960s aerial view of this Norfolk resort, beach and seafront. A family fully equipped for the beach, features in the top right hand corner. This poster has not been in auction for more than a decade. Folded, good otherwise. | £260 |
| 163 | MIDLAND RAILWAY D’ANGLETERRE D/R POSTER: Showing Map of System Overlooked by Pretty Lady with Much Luggage. Issued in 1910 and printed for the continental market when the Midland Railway decided on an expansive poster campaign to fight the East and West Coast companies. History shows that it wasn’t that successful. Rolled, mounted on cloth, VGC. | £350 |
| 164 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: BLACKPOOL – Be Sure to Go By Train (Photographic). This is a relatively uncommon poster and typical or the style of the 1960s when photography started to displace artists work. The poster shows a view from the famous pier looking towards the even more famous tower. Folded, good otherwise. | £280 |
| 165 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (E) D/R POSTER: VISIT THE ANCIENT CITY OF LINCOLN (Allanson Hick 1898-1975). This poster issued by BR in 1950 is a wonderfully painted map of the historic areas of beautiful Lincoln. Each of the small location images are painted with great care: A very collectable poster. Rolled, VGC. | £220 |
| 166 | BR(E) D/R POSTER: HUNSTANTON – The Ideal Family Resort (APT Ltd). This image first appeared in the late 1950s and is a classic mixture of artwork and photo-vignettes for the Norfolk Resort. APT was another agency employed by BR to produce artwork. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 167 | BR(NE) D/R POSTER: YORK – The Shambles (Alan Carr Linford 1926-). Carr Linford who still lives in Kent painted this image in 1962. Although it has appeared several times in auction, it is one of the better paintings of this historic street. Rolled, VGC. | £130 |
| 168 | BR(SC) D/R POSTER: AYR For Health and Pleasure (Frank Sherwin 1896-1986). This is a new find and a Scottish poster not previously listed in the Furness book. It shows a seafront view looking down the coast towards Girvan. In the 1950s and 1960s, the town Council and BR had a campaign to promote tourism to this Ayrshire resort. Classical and colourful Sherwin poster and very collectable. Folded, good otherwise. | £150 |
| 169 | LB&SCR D/R POSTER: VIA NEWHAVEN & DIEPPE to Switzerland and Italy (Inset Map of Route). Dated 1911, this is a rare survivor and an image not seen before. Folded with a few minor edge tears and minor loss. Good overall. | £280 |
| 170 | BR(S) D/R POSTER: FOLKESTONE – Go By Train (Anon). An excellent example of the style available in the early 1960s for British seaside posters. Issued during the 1961-62 season, this poster shows both foreground and background interest. Folded, good otherwise. | £200 |
| 171 | SR D/R POSTER: PROGRESS ON THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY – Electric Locos Diesel Locos (1947) (Patrick Cockayne Keeley 18xx-1970). This is typical some of the sparse ‘art deco’ type images that SR used after WWII to promote their increasing usage of new technology. Folded, VGC otherwise. | £600 |
| 172 | BR(E) D/R POSTER: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA Westcliff Leigh Thorpe Bay Shoeburyness (Photographic) A poster issued during 1961-1962 showing the coastal delights of Westcliff near Southend on Sea. By this time, photographs were becoming far more common on station posters and this is a rarely seen example and a new database addition. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 173 | BR(E) D/R POSTER: LINCOLN – Travel by British Railways (Kerry Lee). Issued in the early 1950s, this wonderfully colourful artwork shows the west end of the great cathedral towering over the river below. Not often seen in poster auctions. Rolled, a few pinholes, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 174 | LNER D/R POSTER: YORK (STONEGATE) (Fred Taylor 1875-1963). One of Taylor’s lesser known images, this evocative view of Stonegate looking towards York Minster appeared around 1930. For those who love this city, this is a collectors’ piece. Folded, a couple of tears at the top resulting in a little loss. | £130 |
| 175 | BR(W) D/R POSTER: I’D RATHER STAY IN PLYMOUTH (Reginald Montague Lander (1913-). Issued in 1961, this poster appeared at a most prolific poster producing time for Lander. It shows a colourful Drake contemplating an earth globe. Rolled, VGC. | N/S |
| 176 | BR(M) D/R POSTER: COLWYN BAY – The Natural Centre of The North Wales Coast (A.J. Wilson). First issued in 1958, this delightful poster illustrates the sweep of Colwyn Bay, with the contrast of pink rhododendrons at the front of the image for added colour. Wonderful 1950s style poster. Folded, good otherwise. | £180 |
| 177 | BR (W) D/R POSTER: VISIT HISTORIC PLYMOUTH (Departure of The Mayflower 1620) (Gordon Nicoll 1888-1959). This 1960 issue appeared a year after the artist’s death. Old Plymouth town is the backdrop for a crowd waving of the Mayflower and her sister ship on the first emigration voyage to the new world. Rolled, a few small edge tears, good overall. | £170 |
| 178 | BR(S) D/R POSTER: EASTBOURNE – Sun Trap of the South (Bromfield/Fulford). This extremely happy sun in 1961 shines down on a figure-perfect mermaid bombshell, wearing a strapless figure hugging number. Just which male would not want to go fishing for this creature? Folded, good otherwise. | £250 |
| 179 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (E) D/R POSTER: CONSTABLE’S COUNTRY – Willy Lott’s Cottage (Kenneth Steel 1906-1973). This is an uncommon Steel image that rarely surfaces. It shows the 16th century cottage that featured in the famous 17th century John Constable painting ‘The Haywain’. Steel’s 1950s image does the famous cottage modern justice. Folded, a little edge wrinkling and tear, good otherwise. | £260 |
| 180 | BR(E) D/R POSTER: GREAT YARMOUTH (Johnston). Issued in 1961/62, this poster shows a very dark tanned female sporting typical 1960’s sunglasses and posing on a dinghy. A happy family run along the beach behind, with the famous pier in the far distance. Folded, good otherwise. | £120 |
| 181 | BTC D/R POSTER: HOLIDAY TRAVEL (A.N. Wolstenholme). One of the rarer of the half picture poster images of famous trains produced by Wolstenholme in the 1950s and 1960s. This poster appeared in 1959 and shows the then new English Electric type 4 loco D209 speeding on a holiday express. Rolled, minor crease, good otherwise. | £75 |
| 182 | DAVID MACBRAYNE D/R POSTER: CLAN LANDS OF SCOTLAND (Anon). MacBraynes were always a supporter of the arts and commissioned some wonderful posters. This poster appeared in the early 1950s and showed Scottish heritage to perfection. This colourful and informative poster is a classic. Folded, good otherwise. | £70 |
| 183 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (E) D/R POSTER: CLEETHORPES (Blake). This relatively uncommon poster was first published in the early 1960s at a time when the British Transport Commission was undergoing changes of style and image. Rolled, one or two minor edge tears, good otherwise. | £100 |
| 184 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 20” x 30” POSTER: “THE SILVER JUBILEE” Britain’s First Streamline Train – Newcastle and London in 4 Hours (Frank Newbould 1887-1950). Newbould’s classic poster showing the A4 class 4-6-2 Pacific loco 2509 “Silver Link” and train in matching silver livery and details of services from 30th September 1935. Unfortunately, the poster was trimmed by ½ inch at the top to fit into a frame (now de-framed). In fair condition, pin holes in corners, a couple of small tears at the top, a few wrinkles and some damp stains on back (it was on the wall of a workshop for many years before it was framed). Not one of the NRM reproductions. | £500 |
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| 185 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “LINNET” as carried by the 0-4-0 outside cylinder type “H” loco built by Manning Wardle, works № 1543 in 1902 and delivered new to Hargreaves Colliery, Huncoat, Nottinghamshire. Taken into NCB stock on 1st January 1947 and transferred to Bank Hall Colliery Burnley in late 1948. Returned to Huncoat three years later and scrapped in January 1964. Attractive chunky serif capitals, 29½” x 6¾” repainted and polished face, the back cleaned and varnished. A framed black and white photograph of the loco in service accompanies the lot. | £800 |
| 186 | ENAMEL STATION FASCIA SIGN: “SOUTHERN RAILWAY SHORNCLIFFE” in green with white lettering, the words “Southern Railway” in the “Sunshine” lettering typical of the 1930s and in VGC, a little edge rusting only. From an ex-SER station opened in November 1863, the station was renamed twice before becoming Folkestone West in September 1962. A very manageable 53” x 12”. Flangeless. | £280 |
| 187 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing an embossed brass label “Great Northern Railway Sandy North” and stamped “1”. Innards comprise a GNR vessel stamped “18912”, a BR burner and unmarked reflector. The three aspects comprise red, yellow and green are made of slatted glass and are complete and intact. Bevel edged front lens. Original condition. From an East Coast Main Line Signal Box between Kings Cross and Peterborough. | £200 |
| 188 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “YORKSHIRE ENGINE Co LIMITED MEADOW-HALL WORKS SHEFFIELD № 2837 1961” as carried by 300 HP 0-6-0 diesel hydraulic loco delivered to CEGB Skelton Grange Power Station Leeds. Scrapped at Demex (Northern) Ltd., Metal Processors & Salvage in December 1982. Oval, 11” x 6” face restored the back cleaned, but bearing signs of having been carried. | £170 |
| 189 | BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STAFF ONLY” in dark blue with white lettering. Fully flanged, 18” x 3½”, some edge chipping, but good overall. See also lot 269. | £130 |
| 190 | TOTEM: LONGPORT. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with good colour and reasonable shine, a little edge chipping and rusting. From an ex-North Staffordshire Railway station between Stoke-on-Trent and Kidsgrove which opened as Burslem in October 1848, renamed Longport in July 1873. A very rare totem never seen at auction previously. | £1700 |
| 191 | CARRIAGE PRINT: BRAMHALL HALL NEAR BRAMHALL CHESHIRE by Ronald Lampitt from the LMR Series (C) issued in 1957. A fine view of the hall by this artist more famous for his work on railway posters. In fact, Lampitt produced only four works for carriage prints. In VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £75 |
| 192 | PAIR OF LNER PATTERN LOCO LAMPS complete with vessels and flip over red aspect. These lamps were on the famous LMS loco 6201 “PRINCESS ELIZABETH” when purchased at withdrawal from BR at Crewe. These and all the other odds and ends that came with the loco were marked up. The legend “6201 5A” has therefore been painted on both examples. Good ex-loco condition. (2) | N/S |
| 193 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “№ 1018 GORTON 1951” as carried by the (LNER) 1868 HP Bo-Bo 1500V DC overhead electric class EM1 loco 26011 which entered service at Gorton in May 1951. Renumbered 76011 class 76 in July 1973. Withdrawn from Reddish in July 1981 and put into store. Later transferred to Guide Bridge and finally to CF Booth Rotherham for scrapping. Cut up by June 1983. Oval, 12” x 6⅜” and in original condition, a small cut-out in the rim to facilitate fixing around a rivet on the cabside. | £620 |
| 194 | GWR CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 6416 as carried by the GWR 6400 class 0-6-0PT built at Swindon in 1934, Lot № 294. Always a South Wales allocation it was withdrawn in September 1963 from Merthyr and scrapped at Swindon Works. Front restored to VGC, the back in ex-loco condition, but with loco details painted onto a small repainted section. See also Lot 196. | £460 |
| 195 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET SIGN: HAMWORTHY JUNCTION the “Junction” suffix appearing in the bottom crescent. 36” x 13” in exceptional condition with deep colour and shine, minor edge chips neatly touched-in and a couple of small chips around the screw holes only. From an ex-LSWR station opened as Poole Junction in June 1847, renamed Hamworthy Junction in 1872 and finally Hamworthy in May 1972. | £1050 |
| 196 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 6416 as carried by GWR 6400 class 0-6-0PT. Restored to VGC front, the back in ex-loco condition. For history see Lot 194 (above). | £350 |
| 197 | SHEDPLATE: 2C WARWICK (1950 – November 1958), then STOURBRIDGE JUNCTION (September 1963 – July 1966). The ex LNWR shed at Warwick had a small allocation of around 15 locos in the 1950s, and when the ex-GWR shed at Stourbridge was absorbed into the LMR taking over this code, it maintained over 30 locos. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £75 |
| 198 | BRASS FACED TYER’S № 1 SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SHERINGHAM – RUNTON Jc.” This Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway token section between Sheringham East and Runton West Junction signal boxes ceased to exist in 1963 when Runton West Junction signal box was closed and the token section was extended to between Sheringham East and Cromer Beach signal boxes. Good ex-section condition. | £420 |
| 199 | REVERSE OIL-ON-GLASS PAINTING OF STEAM LOCOMOTIVE “LITTLE ENGLAND.” The technique used to create this picture employed the process whereby the image is painted on the reverse side of the glass and built up layers of paint. The 2-2-2 locomotive “Little England” was designed and built by George England & Co of London and was exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 where it was awarded the gold medal. The painting is contemporary of the period. 31½ x 21” (frame size) in VGC and very rare. | £380 |
| 200 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “COLORADO” as carried by the LNER A3 class 4-6-2 Pacific loco № 2748 built at Doncaster in December 1928, works № 1705. It was renumbered 94 in December 1946 and renumbered 60094 by BR in December 1948. Allocated to Haymarket, then St Margarets it was withdrawn from St Rollox in October 1963 and broken up by Henderson of Airdrie in July 1964. 58” x 6½”, face restored, brass lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. Mounted onto a wooden splasher which has been painted in lined BR Brunswick green. The racehorse after which the loco was named was owned by Lord Derby and won the 1926 “2000 Guineas.” | £9000 |
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| 201 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE FRUIT BOWL manufactured by Elkington. Highly decorative fruit and leaf design pressed in relief round the sides of the bowl with oyster shells at the carrying points. The “White Star Line” flag is clearly incised on the base. Wavy-edged oval shaped., 16” x10¾”, larger than we have seen previously. Excellent condition. | £240 |
| 202 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE ENTRÉE DISH manufactured by Elkington Plate. Three compartments in hollow base. Entry with bung for hot water to keep food hot. Lift lid with White Star Line flag clearly incised into the top. 8½” diameter base 4¼” high. VGC. | £260 |
| 203 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE COCOA POT manufactured by Collis & Co Birmingham & London. Highly decorative patterned sides with oval showing the White Star Line flag on one side. 4” diameter base, 6” to top of lifting lid, plus carrying handle and spout. VGC. | £280 |
| 204 | WHITE STAR LINE 1ST CLASS RESTAURANT LIQUEUR GLASS. 3¼” high, cut glass, manufactured by Stuart & Sons, Stourbridge. Acid etched burgee crest to side. Excellent condition. | £170 |
| 205 | WHITE STAR LINE CHINA CRESCENT SHAPE SIDE PLATE made by Keeling & Co Ltd., Burslem, “Losol Ware.” 7½” x 4½” rim and edges decorated and showing at the centre the White Star Line flag with the company name in scroll below. A little foxing on one edge, good otherwise. | £220 |
| 206 | WHITE STAR LINE CHINA CONSOMME SOUP BOWL AND SAUCER manufactured by John Maddock & Sons Ltd. Plain white with black and brown design to rims with the “WSL” logo entwined to both bowl and saucer. Bowl 3⅝” diameter, 2¼” high, plus handles. Saucer 5½” diameter. Excellent condition. | N/S |
| 207 | WHITE STAR LINE LARGE SILVERPLATE SUGAR BOWL manufactured by Walker & Hall. Two-handles, oval shape, 6½” x 5” with the company flag incised on the side. “White Star Line” is impressed on the bottom. Excellent condition. | £300 |
| 208 | CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE AND CUNARD ITEMS OF ART DECO SILVERPLATE CUTLERY comprising pickle forks, soup spoon, fish knife and dessert spoons. Much duplication of design. Mostly VGC. (28 items in total) | £100 |
| 209 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE TRINKET BOX with pull off lid. From the vessel RMS Laurentic which is shown in scroll below the White Star Line flag in enamel set in relief on the lid of the box. Oval, 2⅝” x 1½” x 1” high. VGC. This is from the original vessel “Laurentic” which was sunk by enemy action in WW1. | £80 |
| 210 | WHITE STAR LINE. A souvenir PAPER NAPKIN with a bold black framed message “Souvenir in Affectionate Remembrance of The Captain, Mates, Crew & Passengers Who Lost Their Lives by The Foundering of The World’s Largest Liner “S. S. TITANIC” Whilst on Her Maiden Voyage From Southampton to New York on 15th April 1912.” Together with dimensions of the ship, a message from The King and Queen and The Last Hymn. Flowery pattern edge of violets and sweet peas. The napkin is 14½” square and has been preserved in a modern glazed Bakelite frame, 17”square. The napkin has sustained a little damage and has some foxing, but is rare nonetheless and will appeal to collectors of “Titanic” memorabilia. | £90 |
| 211 | WHITE STAR LINE ITEMS OF EPHEMERA comprising headed letter, envelope, postcards (3) and Luggage Label . All except the postcards have been used. Mostly VGC. (6) | £90 |
| 212 | GCR STEAMERS SILVERPLATE FISH SERVERS manufactured by Walker & Hall. Comprising five prong fork, 9⅛” long and knife 12¾” long. The “Forward” coat of arms and the wording “Gt Central Ry Steamers above and below it are clearly incised on both handles. VGC. (2) | N/S |
| 213 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE & LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAYS IRISH SHIPPING SERVICES SILVERPLATE TOAST RACK manufactured by Elkington. Provision for four slices of toast in whalebone shape rack. 3½” x 2½” base, 4¾” to top of carrying handle. The initials “L&Y & L&NW Ry Cos” in garter surrounding an Irish Shamrock are clearly incised in the base. VGC. | £130 |
| 214 | GCR STEAMERS SILVERPLATE SMALL SUGAR BOWL manufactured by Walker & Hall. 2¾” diameter base, 2½” plus carrying handles. The “Forward” coat of arms and the wording “Gt Central Ry Steamers” above and below it are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £140 |
| 215 | GWR MARINE SILVERPLATE FLIP-OVER ASH TRAY manufactured by Walker & Hall. 3½” diameter base, 1¾” high. The initials “GWR” with the wording “Marine Dept” in garter around them are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £180 |
| 216 | BRITISH & AMERICAN ROYAL MAIL COMPANY CHINA SOUP BOWL manufactured by Edward F Bodley c.1862 – c.1865. Brown decoration around a lion holding globe emblem within garter and royal crown in the bowl. The base has the company coat of arms, plus the manufacturer’s name. 8¾” diameter. VGC. | £300 |
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| 217 | LIVE STEAM 5" GAUGE MODEL OF A VICTORIAN ERA 2-4-0 TENDER LOCO: № 2. Dimensions: 5” rail gauge, 39” from loco buffer to tender buffer, 7” overall width,12” from rail level to top of chimney. Painted in lined green livery with an oval cabside number (№ 2), the tender bearing the initials “JK” each side of a royal crown. A small “worksplate” on the running plate gives the year as 1887 and we think this was the actual date of construction of the model. There is some wear and tear particularly to the flanges of the wheels and it needs a firegrate, but is in otherwise good condition, particularly for its age and considering it has been played with. The model was bequeathed to the vendor by Ronald H Clark, well known modeller and author of books on the subject. Sadly Mr. Clark passed away in 1999 having reached 95 years of age. The model was given to him by his father and he played with the model as a boy. Note: This loco may have at one time been 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. | £3900 |
| 218 | LIVE STEAM 3½" GAUGE MODEL OF LMS 4-4-0 ENGINE & TENDER: 5276 “MINNIE BLANCHE” (the maker’s choice of name) based on the LNWR “Precursor” class loco finished in LMS maroon livery. Dimensions: 3½” rail gauge, 44” from loco buffers to tender buffers, 6½” wide, 11” to top of chimney. Note: This loco may have at one time been 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. Together with an L&NWR non-vestibule two four-wheel bogie SALOON COACH 34” long, 7¼” wide, 9½” above rail level. (2) | £2100 |
| 219 | LIVE STEAM 3½" GAUGE MODEL OF EAST INDIA RAILWAY 2-4-2 TANK ENGINE: 2200 “CATHERINE MARY” (the maker’s choice of name). Finished in light blue livery with the lettering “EIR” in yellow on the tanks sides. Dimensions: 3½” rail gauge, 30” long buffer to buffer, 7½” wide, 11” to top of chimney. Note: This loco may have at one time been 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. | £1500 |
| 220 | HEADBOARD: “THE FAIR MAID.” This cast aluminium headboard was carried by the Kings Cross to Perth express inaugurated in 1957 to extend “The Talisman.” The train ran for one year only as in the autumn of 1958 the through train to Perth was withdrawn from the timetable. The board is face restored in light blue, displays the usual other express names including “The Comet”, “The Manxman” etc. in the back. The board has an excellent BR weld which is difficult to detect from the front. | £1500 |
| 221 | SR CARRIAGE PRINT: BRENZETT KENT by Donald Maxwell from the Southern Railway Original series (1936). A very rare print only seen twice at auction before. The suggestion of a watery landscape is entirely appropriate for an image of Brenzett set in Romney Marsh. At the time of composition trains passed about a mile away on the Lydd branch, which lost its passenger services in the 1960s, although the track still survives, serving the nuclear power station at Dungeness. An excellent condition print, slight marks to mount only. In an original style glazed wooden frame. | £180 |
| 222 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY An untitled CAST IRON NOTICE: “3 IN SV 39 FT TO SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLY TO CARRIAGE WASHING PANS.” 23½ x 14½” with curved corners in totally original condition. Rare wording. | £150 |
| 223 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS DERBY BUILT 1961 POWER EQUIPMENT BY SULZER AND CROMPTON PARKINSON Ltd” as carried by a BR Type 4 1Co-Co1 Class 45 “Peak,” numbered in the batch D20 to D49. Rectangular 13” x 6½” face repainted in grey primer, but blue paint showing through, the back in ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 224 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 5931 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4900 “Hall Class loco “HATHERLEY HALL.” Built at Swindon in June 1933 and withdrawn in September 1962. First and last shed allocation was Old Oak Common. Cut up at Swindon Works. In good ex-loco condition both sides, the brass lightly polished only. | £1450 |
| 225 | ALLOY AND STEEL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “WESTERN CAMPAIGNER” together with matching CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “D1010” from the B-B 2,700HP type 4 diesel-hydraulic loco built at Swindon. Entered service at Old Oak Common on 15th October 1962. Became class 52 in 1974 but none of the class were renumbered. Withdrawn 27th February 1977 from Laira and went to store at Newton Abbot until purchased for preservation by Foster Yeoman at Merehead and loco moved there in July the same year. The loco was renumbered D1035 and renamed “Western Yeoman” purely for publicity purposes. Went to GW Society Didcot in May 1986 for restoration where loco received its original number D1010 but retained the Western Yeoman nameplates. The loco has been working on the West Somerset Railway since January 1991 and was renumbered back to D1035 in June 1998. Nameplate measures: 110” x 8”. Cabside measures: 33” x 10”. Both have been mounted on hardwood boards to prevent any bending of the plates. | N/S |
| 226 | SMALL ENAMEL SIGN: THE RAILWAY EXECUTIVE WARNING IS HEREBY GIVEN TO PERSONS NOT TO TRESPASS UPON THE RAILWAY PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING 40/-“ in LMR maroon with white lettering, good colour and shine. Could be found in most booking offices. Flangeless 5” x 4” in VGC. | £45 |
| 227 | SHEDPLATE: 50B LEEDS NEVILLE HILL (1948 – February 1959) then HULL DAIRYCOATES (February 1959 – closed to steam June 1967, totally September 1970). The ex-NER shed at Neville Hill was home to around 80 locos, including 5 A3s, 5 named B1s, and 5 Hunts. The ex-NER shed Hull Dairycoates, formerly 53A, had an allocation of 90 locos when it took over this code. Repainted front and back. | £95 |
| 228 | TYER’S FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SILKSWORTH JN COLLIERY 20” (single name only). The Silksworth Colliery Branch ran between Ryhope Station and Silksworth Colliery. The section between BR Silksworth signal box and the NCB Silksworth Colliery signal box was controlled by electric token regulations. Token working ceased to exist in September 1970. Good ex-section condition. | £50 |
| 229 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK: “LEICESTER CENTRAL APPROACH” by Warwick Richardson dated 1998. A fine interpretation of an early 1960s scene showing A3 4-6-2 Pacific loco 60106 “FLYING FOX” arriving with an express train of maroon liveried coaches. Captures the industrial background of Leicester very well. 25” x 19” (frame size). VGC. | £190 |
| 230 | TOTEM: BOURNEMOUTH WEST BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of expertly repaired tiny edge chips only. From an ex-LSWR station opened in June 1874, closed October 1965, for many years the terminus station for trains from the Somerset & Dorset Joint line. | £1700 |
| 231 | EARLY GWR CARRIAGE PANEL: TINTAGEL KING ARTHUR’S CASTLE FROM VALLEY by the Photocrom Co c.1895. A beautiful colour tinted photograph panel produced for the GWR. Classic view of the Cornish scene looking towards the sea. In excellent condition with titled mount and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £50 |
| 232 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY BRIDGEPLATE: “345 M&GN” from the footbridge at Mundesley-on-Sea station between North Walsham and Cromer (Norfolk & Suffolk Joint) which closed in October 1964. Oval, cast iron, 17¾” x 11” in original ex-lineside condition. | £60 |
| 233 | ENGRAVED BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY CO № 1872 DONCASTER 1938” as carried by a Gresley designed A4 class 4-6-2 Pacific loco which was ex-works in April 1938 numbered 4499 and named "POCHARD". It lost that name in February 1939 and then in April 1939 was renamed "SIR MURROUGH WILSON". It was renumbered 2 in 1946 and under British Railways became № 60002. Except for a very short period in 1943 when it went to King's Cross it spent its career at Gateshead shed. It was withdrawn in May 1964 and scrapped by Cohen at Cargo Fleet. Oval 13” x 7½”, the face bearing some surface scratching and buffing, the back in ex-loco condition, having a nice “run” of Brunswick green and the number “2” clearly stamped. | £9000 |
| 234 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1588 14R as carried by 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 built by NBL № 20580 of 1914 as class 14. Re-boilered and reclassified class 14R in May 1952. A heavy design for steep graded routes. The loco was loaned to Zimbabwe Railways from February 1981 to October 1982. Scrapped at Millsite in November 1984. Oval, 20½” x 14⅜” in ex-loco condition front and back. | £180 |
| 235 | BRASS INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “VESTA” as carried by inside cylinder 0-6-0T loco built by Hudswell Clarke works № 1223 ex-works in August 1916. New to John Summers & Son., Shotton (Hawarden Bridge) Steelworks where it remained until sold to Penhryn Castle Museum in December 1963. 25¾” x 6½” in ex-loco condition with scoring along the centre sustained in an accident. | N/S |
| 236 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 47583 as carried by the LMS class 3 (later 3F) 0-6-0T loco originally numbered 16666 when built by Hunslet in 1928 works № 1607, lot № 58. Renumbered 7583 in 1934 and became BR 47583. An Agecroft and latterly Bank Hall engine from where withdrawn in March 1963 and cut up at Horwich in May the same year. Restored front and back some time ago. | £450 |
| 237 | SHEDPLATE: 83E ST. BLAZEY (1948 – closed to steam April 1962), then YEOVIL TOWN (September 1963 – June 1965). The ex-GWR St. Blazey shed looked after around 30 locos during its BR life. On closure it became a diesel depot, and its unique quarter roundhouse is now a listed building. The 10 locos at ex-LSWR shed Yeovil Town, formerly 72C, later took this code. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example, infrequently seen at auction. | £190 |
| 238 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “KITSON & Co Ltd LEEDS 5477 1936” as carried by Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd., Corby Works, inside cylinder 0-6-0ST № 49 “CAERPHILLY.” Transferred to S&L Minerals, Corby, in November 1949, Glendon Quarries in February 1962 and Storefield Quarry in August 1968. Sold to George Cohen Cransley for scrap in October 1969. Oval 12¾” x 8” with a very prominent works number at the centre which might almost be mistaken for a cabside numberplate. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £1350 |
| 239 | LNER CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “LADIES WAITING ROOM” in black with white lettering. 21” x 4¾” with curved ends. Back original. | £90 |
| 240 | TOTEM: KINGSBURY BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, one touched-in face chip and minor edge rusting only. From an ex-Midland Railway station between Hampton-in-Arden and Tamworth opened in August 1839, closed in March 1968. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £500 |
| 241 | CARRIAGE PRINT: THE RIVER TWEED AND NEIDPATH CASTLE PEEBLESSHIRE by Jack Merriott from the Scottish Region series of 1956. An uncommon print and wonderful artwork. The view was one not easily enjoyed by the rail traveller. This was because although trains passed just to the left of the artist’s stance they were buried in a tunnel. The line was the Caledonian’s Peebles to Symington route, active from 1864 until 1951. The print is in excellent condition in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £80 |
| 242 | GWR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT SILVERPLATE FLOWER VASE manufactured by Walker & Hall. 2¾” diameter base, 9¾” tall, wavy edged rim.. The GWR coat of arms with the letters “GWR” and wording “Birmingham Restaurant” in scroll below it clearly incised into the side. VGC. | £280 |
| 243 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “SHARP STEWART & Co LIMITED ATLAS WORKS GLASGOW 3955 – 1893” as carried by the SER class O 0-6-0 loco № 388. rebuilt to SE&CR class O1 in July 1914. Taken into SR stock in 1923 becoming № 1388. Renumbered 31388 by BR in 1947. Withdrawn from Bricklayers Arms in July 1948. Oval, 9¾” x 6” face restored, the back cleaned. | £500 |
| 244 | LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: D1028 as carried by the BR C-C 2700HP diesel hydraulic “Western” class, later class 52 loco “WESTERN HUSSAR.” Built at Swindon in 1963 and entered traffic at Bristol Bath Road in February 1964. The loco was involved in a collision at Redruth which resulted in withdrawal from service in October 1976. Broken up at Swindon by June 1979. Aluminium with steel backplate, 34” x 10”, the face in ex-loco condition, the back repainted, but showing signs of use. | £3200 |
| 245 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL LAMP TABLET: CHOLSEY & MOULSFORD in chocolate with cream lettering, a little faded, but suffering only from a couple of small chips. From a station between Reading and Didcot opened in February 1892. 20” x 6¼” flanged along the top edge. | £90 |
| 246 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP with large front lens, the reducing cone bearing stamped origin “L&NWR Car Dept Wolverton.” One side of the body is stamped “Oxenholme Traffic 15” and “A 6205” which overstamps a repeat of Wolverton Car Dept. Innards comprise unmarked vessel, LMS burner and unmarked reflector. Inside glasses comprise red and green aspects. Bevel edged front lens. The green internal glass is broken, but all other glasses are complete and intact. From an ex-LNWR West Coast Main Line station opened as Kendal Junction in 1846 by the Lancaster & Carlisle Railway. Restored to VGC. | £180 |
| 247 | SHEDPLATE: 5A CREWE NORTH (1935 – July 1965). This ex-LNWR shed with its predominance of express passenger engines was a spotter’s halvallah. Patriots, Jubilees, Royal Scots, Princesses, Coronations, and in the final years Britannias, all graced this depot. 130 locos were allocated here in the 50s and in its final months around 40 locos carried this code. This particular example is stated by the now deceased collector to have been taken off 46256 “SIR WILLIAM A STANIER” and a copy of the relevant entry in his notebook is included. Repainted front and back. | £350 |
| 248 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Chacewater” and “St Agnes” embossed on brass plates affixed to one end. This token section on the Perranporth branch came into existence in either late 1924 when Blackwater Junction North signal box closed or in early 1937 when a new signal box was built at St Agnes (we cannot be sure) and ceased to exist in February 1963 when the Perranporth branch closed. 23” long, the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. Restored to VGC. | £350 |
| 249 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK by the famous railway artist VIC WELCH who produced much work for Ian Allan which was widely published in Railways Illustrated, Railway World, ABC locospotters books and other publications. A gouache 1962 study of the then new Brush Sulzer BR 2580HP diesel electric type 4 Co-Co loco D1501 bearing the headcode “1N62”. The loco was built by Brush in 1962, works № 342. Renumbered 47402 in February 1974 and named “GATESHEAD” in November 1981. 24” x 18” (frame size) unusually unsigned by the artist. VGC. | £90 |
| 250 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “JOHN MILTON” as carried by the BR Standard “Britannia” class 7MT 4-6-2 Pacific № 70005 built at Crewe in April 1951 to Order E479 at a cost of £20,025. The loco entered service at Stratford and following a brief spell at the new Rugby Testing Centre, it was put to work on the Liverpool Street – Norwich services. Migration north started in September 1961 with the introduction of diesels on GE line services and it spent time at March, Willesden, Aston and finally Carlisle Kingmoor where withdrawal came in July 1967. The loco was broken up at Campbells of Airdrie in January 1968. 42” x 6”, repainted face, brass lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £12000 |
| 251 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGN: “WAITING AND LADIES ROOMS” in green with white lettering, deep color and shine, a couple of well repaired face chips only. Fully flanged, 24” x 18” and in VGC. | £60 |
| 252 | CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “THE GREAT NORTHERN AND LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN JOINT COMMITTEE. CAUTION - …. (plus another 11 lines of text). By Order. February 1885.” (RAG Ref: TPGN401). 25⅞” x 19¼" face restored, the back in brown primer. A crack at the base extending half way up the notice has been skillfully repaired. Extremely rare. | £150 |
| 253 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRUSH SULZER № 688 1965” as carried by Brush Type 4 Co-Co Class 47 D1926, later 47249. Delivered new to 82A Bristol Bath Road, withdrawn from Tinsley March 1996, cut up by Booths Rotherham April 1998. The numbers “1926” and “47249” have been painted on the back. Oval, 9¼” x 5⅜” restored front, the back cleaned but obviously carried, a small hairline crack around one bolt hole does not detract. | £180 |
| 254 | LACQUERED EBONY LIBRARY BOX decorated with leaves and flowers and entitled “MORTON & CO ILLUSTRATED RAILWAY GUIDES PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.” Hinged lid with fold down front designed to hold copies of this important early railway guide, which was issued for many if not all of the early railway companies. 11¼” x 7¼” x 3” high. VGC. We have never seen a better example. | £70 |
| 255 | TOTEM: NEWINGTON BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-LC&DR station in North Kent between Gillingham and Sittingbourne opened in August 1862. | £340 |
| 256 | SE&CR FOUR ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing the stamped initials “SE&CR” and the number “9403” together with a supplementary brass label “SRA G9403” on the reducing cone. Pie crust chimney. Innards comprise S[A]R reservoir and SR burner, reflector unmarked. Red, green and yellow internal glasses complete and intact. The hinged front door comprises a rectangular lens. Restored to VGC. | £100 |
| 257 | SHEDPLATE: 41D CANKLOW (February 1958 – October 1965). This ex-Midland Railway shed was transferred from the LMR (19C) to the ER in 1958 when it maintained nearly 50 locos. By 1965 it was still looking after 27 freight locos. In ex-loco condition front and back. | £130 |
| 258 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “TONDU – GELLI LAS” the section names engraved. This Western Region token section came into existence in the late 1960s when the line was singled and ceased to exist in March 1978 when Gelli Las signal box closed and the Tondu signal box to Coegnant Colliery line was worked with a train staff. Label end painted red. Good ex-section condition. | £70 |
| 259 | LNER 12” DIAL SINGLE FUSEE WALL CLOCK with the re-written initials “BR(NE)” and the number “4594” written on the dial. The instrument was last located at William Wright Dock, Hull. In good working order complete with pendulum and winder. | £450 |
| 260 | TOTEM: KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD BR (M) fully flanged maroon with good colour and shine, a well repaired face chip and attention to edge rusting only. An ex-MR Nottinghamshire station opened in 1848, closed September 1965. | N/S |
| 261 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “EDGAR KING OF THE ENGLISH” by Edward Mortlemans from the LMR History Series issued in 1955. The painting is of the king aboard a long boat. The whole title reads: “Edgar, King of The English, was Crowned at Bath in AD 973. The Same Year 3 Kings and 5 Princes Rowed Him on The Dee at Chester in Homage to His Supremacy.” One of the harder to find prints. VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £120 |
| 262 | MIDLAND RAILWAY Co WHITE CHINA CHAMBER POT manufactured by Mintons. The flowery initials “MRC” are clearly shown on the side in maroon. The pot is lined in gold around the top rim, once about ⅓rd up and around the base. The handle is also lined and has a leaf design. 9” diameter rim, 5” high, plus handle. VGC. | £90 |
| 263 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 69102 DARLINGTON WORKS 1902” as carried by Wordsell designed N10 class 0-6-2T No.1317 which retained the same number at the Grouping and became № 9102 in 1946 and then 69102 under British Railways. Withdrawn from Gateshead shed in 1959 and cut up at Darlington Works. Ex-loco condition condition front and back. | £260 |
| 264 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2935 15F from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2 loco built by North British Loco Co in 1939, works № 24475. It last worked at Germiston and was scrapped at Elsberg in August 1990. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” front repainted black, the back in ex-loco condition, slight scoring through the numbers. | £220 |
| 265 | LONDON TRANSPORT ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “CHARING CROSS” in dark blue with white lettering. An ex-District Railway station opened in May 1870 on the Circle Line which became Embankment in September 1976. At this time the name Charing Cross was given to the station formerly known as Strand on the Northern Line and was also the terminus of the Jubilee Line from 1977. Flangeless, rectangular 58½” x 10¾” in VGC. | £140 |
| 266 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 61255 as carried by LNER 4-6-0 B1 class loco No. 1255 built by North British Loco Co, works No. 26156, which entered service in November 1947. Renumbered 61255 by BR in November 1948. A Darlington, later Thornaby, and finally Hull Dairycoates loco, withdrawn June 1967 and cut up by Garnham, Harris & Elton, Chesterfield. Filthy, but totally ex-loco condition. There is a small piece missing from the back rim near one of the bolt holes which does not detract. | £900 |
| 267 | SHEDPLATE 9G NORTHWICH (1949 – February 1958), then GORTON (February 1958 – June 1965). The ex-CLC shed at Northwich housed 40 locos during this period, three of which were ex- GCR 4-4-0 Directors. It was then recoded 8E in 1958. The ex-GCR shed at Gorton was transferred from the ER (39A) and all 110 of its charges carried the 9G code until closure in 1965. Front repainted, the back in ex-loco condition. | £85 |
| 268 | BRASS FACED TYER’S № 1 SINGLE LINE TABLET: “CROSS KEYS BRIDGE 8.” This short Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway token section across Cross Keys swing bridge was between Sutton Bridge Station and Sutton Bridge East signal boxes. The railway line across the bridge closed on in March 1959 but the bridge is still open for road traffic. Good, ex section condition. Rare. | £320 |
| 269 | BR(E) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: “STAFF ONLY” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine. Flangeless, 18” x 3½”, in VGC with two well repaired face chips only. See also lot 189. | £70 |
| 270 | TOTEM: EASTLEIGH BR(S) half flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, a little edge rusting and minor chipping only. From an ex-LSWR station on the main line between Winchester and Southampton, opened as Bishopstoke in June 1839, renamed Bishopstoke Junction in December 1852, renamed Eastleigh and Bishopstoke in July 1889 and finally Eastleigh in July 1923. It’s association with the famous Eastleigh Works probably makes this one of the most desirable Southern Region totems. | £1150 |
| 271 | ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “M&GN Jt STATION WISBECH” with large three-flight arrow between the title and the word “station.” Double-sided in dark blue with white lettering and contained within its original aluminium frame. In VGC condition although with some fading in the blue on both sides, hardly a blemish otherwise. From an ex-M&GN Joint Line station opened in August 1866, the suffix “North” was added after Nationalisation, closed in March 1959. 20” x 10½” (frame size). An extremely rare sign never previously seen at auction. (See also Lot 430) | £1900 |
| 272 | BRIDGEPLATE: “L&NW & GW JOINT LINES 11.” Cast iron oval, LNWR style, 17½” x 11¼” the front repainted some time ago, the back original. | £200 |
| 273 | ENGRAVED ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “HAWKER SIDDELEY BRUSH TRACTION LOCOMOTIVE № 983 1991” as carried by BR/Brush Type 5 Co-Co Class 60 number 60081. Delivered new to Immingham in December 1991, carrying the name “BLEAKLOW HILL,” it was then renamed “ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL.” Now stored unserviceable at Toton depot. The number “60081” and “LHS” are scratched on the back. Ex-loco condition both sides. | £360 |
| 274 | LNER/BR BRASS A1 CLASS LOCO ELECTRIC HEAD/TAIL LAMP. Square design with rotating red coloured lens, 4½” x 6” x 5” deep, with the number EL89-1 visible on rear. VGC. | £100 |
| 275 | ALUMINIUM NAMEPLATE: “SIR HENRY DOULTON” as carried by Mk3 DVT (Driving Van Trailer) 82134. Named in 1997 to mark the centenary of the death of the founder of the famous china company in Stoke-on-Trent. 65½” x 13½” in good ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 276 | LNER ROUTE DIAGRAM OF THE GREAT CENTRAL SUBURBAN LINES showing the route from Marylebone to Calvert via Aylesbury and via Princes Risborough, with connecting routes shown from Liverpool Street (Metropolitan) and Paddington (GWR). Undated, but issued between the opening of Aylesbury South Halt in 1933 and closure of Old Oak Lane Halt in 1947; very likely to be a mid-1930s issue. Slight creasing and minor faults do not detract. Mounted in a glazed wooden frame. | £200 |
| 277 | SHEDPLATE: 68C STRANRAER (1948 – July 1962). This ex-Caledonian Railway and G&SWR joint shed had an allocation of just 15 locos. In 1962 it became 67F and finally closed in October 1966. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A rare plate seldom seen at auction. | £280 |
| 278 | NORTH MIDLAND RAILWAY 14½” long wooden POLICEMAN’S TRUNCHEON painted with the initials “NMR” in gold, the initials “VR” and royal coat-of-arms. Turned ribbed handle. Good condition. The North Midland Railway was incorporated to build a line from Derby – Leeds and branches in July 1836 and opened in 1840. The company was amalgamated with the Midland Counties Railway and Birmingham & Derby Junction Railway to form the Midland Railway by Act of 10th May 1844. Rare. | £400 |
| 279 | GREAT NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY resin casting of the GNER crest which was carried by the coaching stock operated by the company. This is the master flat pattern from which the two curved patterns were made. A full explanation of the method used is given on the back. Showing the lions of England and Scotland, Scotch thistles and the English rose with company name in garter around them, this was a very attractive adornment to an otherwise drab livery. The Great North Eastern Railway Company, a subsidiary of Sea Containers, which operated East Coast Main Line services since privatisation, passed into history in the autumn of 2007. 19⅝” diameter. VGC. | £130 |
| 280 | TOTEM: DIDCOT. BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, some expert repairs to a couple of edge chips only. From an ex-GWR station between Paddington and Swindon, the junction for Oxford opened in June 1844. | £580 |
| 281 | CARRIAGE PRINT: SEAHOUSES NORTHUMBERLAND by Jack Merriott from the LNER Post War Series issued between 1945-1955. A view of the harbour from the sea showing fishing boats and fishermen’s cottages beyond. Housed in a modern glazed frame with a couple of slight creases, good otherwise. | £80 |
| 282 | CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS – NOTICE – Any Person Found Trespassing on This Railway will be Prosecuted. By Order.” (RAG Ref: TRCR101). 27¼” x 17¾” in ex-lineside condition. | £140 |
| 283 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BUILT 1943 GWR” as carried by one of the Stanier 2-8-0 locos built at Swindon as part of the war effort. Swindon built locos numbered 8400 to 8426 (LMS number series) that year. The initials “LMS” which were cast at the top of the plate were subsequently ground off, but the same initials are stamped on the back. Oval, 10½” x 6” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £95 |
| 284 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE DOUBLE-ENDED SPIRIT MEASURE manufactured by Bonzer. Measures ⅓ gill and one sixth gill. Rims 1⅝” diameter and 1⅜” diameter, 3½” tall. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it clearly incised into the side. VGC. | £150 |
| 285 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR TOTON DEPOT showing the “Cooling Towers” logo as carried by one of the many class 56 locos allocated to the depot. Unfortunately, we do not know the identity of the individual loco. 17¾” x 17¾” the front repainted and cleaned to VGC, the back cleaned but bearing evidence of service. | £220 |
| 286 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 6908 as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 “4900 Hall” class loco “DOWNHAM HALL” built to Lot 338 at Swindon in November 1940. A long time Bristol engine spending time at Bath Road, St Philips Marsh and Barrow Road, withdrawn July 1965 and cut up by John Cashmore, Newport. Front repainted some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. The hall is 4 miles north east of Clitheroe Lancs (quite a way from the GWR!). | £600 |
| 287 | LNER wooden cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT with two round brass bezelled dials showing “Up” and “Down” indications, a three position switch at the base and tapper above and to the side. On the back is a bell for receiving codes. 16” high, 7½” x 6½” at base. VGC. | £120 |
| 288 | MIDLAND RAILWAY CAST IRON “D” SHAPE WAGON PLATE: “MIDLAND 12 TON 63253” repainted in maroon with grey lettering, the back in brown primer. 1¼” x 6½” with a couple of faults in the rim only. | £90 |
| 289 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS THREE-NOTE CHIME WHISTLE. 15” tall, 5” diameter, but unfortunately is without operating lever. The initials “SAR” are clearly stamped in the base. Cleaned, but showing evidence of use. | N/S |
| 290 | TOTEM: MEOLS. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a tiny face chip and a little edge rusting only. From an ex-Wirral Railway station on the Liverpool to West Kirby line opened in July 1866. | £380 |
| 291 | CARRIAGE PRINT: RAILWAY ARCHITECTURE CONWAY TUBULAR BRIDGE NORTH WALES by Claude Buckle from the LMR Series (A) issued in 1952. A fine view of the famous structure with steam hauled passenger train entering the bridge. Housed in a non-original glazed wooden frame. Good condition. | £70 |
| 292 | LEATHER STRAP WITH FIVE MOUNTED HORSEBRASSES: LMS rectangular harness (Hawthorne 86); L&NWR rectangular harness (Hawthorne 53); L&NWR circular rosette (Hawthorne 51); BR M circular rosette (Hawthorne 110); LMS circular rosette (Hawthorne 85). All in good used condition. (5) | £100 |
| 293 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LTD GLASGOW THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd 1959” from the cab of one of the BR Bo-Bo 1000HP diesel electric type 2 locos in the series D6100 to D6157. These later became class 21. Many were rebuilt to class 29 with Paxman 1350HP engines, but none of them lasted long enough to receive TOPS numbers. Diamond shape, 9¾” x 4⅛” in good, ex-loco condition. | £200 |
| 294 | ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE 513 14A” as carried by the 2-6-2+2-6-2 Garratt loco built by Beyer Peacock in 1953, works № 7586. The loco last worked at Bulawayo, but sustained damage in an accident there in 1991 and was scrapped in January 1993. Oval, 18¾” x 12¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £240 |
| 295 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET STATION SIGN: EAST GRINSTEAD in green with white lettering, good colour and shine. A number of edge chips and a face chip have been professionally restored to VGC. 36” x 13”. An ex-LB&SCR station at the end of the branch from Uckfield opened in August 1882, still open today. | £560 |
| 296 | LNER (GCR PATTERN) THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing the label “Kerosene.” The body is stamped “LNE-C” on one side, “Neasden” on the other. Innards comprise an LNE-C vessel and unmarked burner and reflector. Bullseye front lens with steel bezel. All glasses complete and intact. Probably from the depot at Neasden on the line between Marylebone and Wembley. Original unrestored condition. | £110 |
| 297 | SHEDPLATE: 50C SELBY (1948 – September 1959), then HULL BOTANIC GARDENS (January 1960 – closed to steam June1959), then used as a DMU servicing depot. The ex NER shed at Selby had 60 locos allocated during this period, while Hull Botanic Gardens had 8 D49 4-4-0s among its allocation of just 26. Some diesel shunters may also have carried this code. Repainted front and back. | £130 |
| 298 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd LONDON № 3112/D662 1961 THE VULCAN FOUNDRY Ltd LOCOMOTOVE WORKS ENGLAND” as carried by Type 4 1Co-Co1 Class 40 number D366, later 40166. New to 64B Haymarket in November 1961, it was withdrawn in February 1982 from Longsight, and cut up at Crewe Works in May 1983. Rectangular chromed cast brass, 10” x 4½” the front in ex-loco condition painted BR blue, the back also ex-loco with the number “40166” stamped on. Rectangular chromed cast brass, 10” x 4½” the front in ex-loco condition painted BR blue, the back also ex-loco with the number “40166” stamped on. | £440 |
| 299 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK OF GWR LOCOMOTIVE 6000 “KING GEORGE V” on an express train leaving a tunnel in GWR days. The engine carries the brass bell obtained during its visit to the USA in 1929. Oil on canvas, the work is by Derek Wheeler and is dated 1991. A nice bright image, well proportioned, good perspective and lifelike. Modern frame, 26” x 22½” and in VGC. | N/S |
| 300 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “BELVOIR CASTLE” as carried by the LNER class B17/2 4-6-0 loco №2832 built at Darlington in May 1931. Rebuilt to B17/6 in 1938, further rebuilt to B2 class at Darlington in July 1946 and renumbered 1632 at the same time. The loco carried the name “ROYAL SOVEREIGN” when the original loco, 61671, was withdrawn in November 1958 and hence became a “Royal” engine for a time. Loco 61632 was withdrawn in February 1958 from Cambridge and broken up at Stratford Works. 60” x 6½” face repainted, brass lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. As with all B17 locos rebuilt to B2 the fixing lugs on the back were cut away to leave a flat plate which makes it much easier for wall display. | £9300 |
| 301 | FRENCH RAILWAYS CARRIAGE PRINT: PANORAMA DE NICE. A 1920s colour tinted photographic aerial view of the busy harbour, sandy bay and town beyond. Housed in a 25” x 12” modern glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £45 |
| 302 | DUAL LANGUAGE CAST IRON TRESPASS NOTICE: “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY – NOTICE/ RHYBUDD …. (with three lines of text in English and four lines in Welsh). (RAG Ref: TPGW707). 26⅞” x 17¾” repainted front in brown with cream lettering, the back original. A scarce notice. | £170 |
| 303 | CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS BRASS TENDERPLATE: 1165. Oval, 7⅛” x 4” in original condition, although rather bent having been involved in an accident whilst in service. A rare item nevertheless. | £65 |
| 304 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY waiters wooden CRUMB TRAY with the initials “GCR” on an engraved ivorine plate affixed to the integral handle. 9¼” x 10½” in good condition. | N/S |
| 305 | GWR LAMP GLASS TABLET: THEALE shaped to fit inside a lamp case in black with lettering in white. From the station on the Berks and Hants main line. Nicely presented in a small wooden frame, 17” x 4” and in VGC. | £80 |
| 306 | CARRIAGE PRINT: MAP OF THE EASTERN REGION (Great Eastern lines) showing the extent of the 1500V DC electrification Liverpool Street – Shenfield (issued c.1950). Stratford Market station is shown (closed 1957). Housed in an original style glazed wooden frame, the map has two slight creases, but is in good condition nonetheless. | £170 |
| 307 | BR(M) CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD with “Manchester” on one side “London” on the other. Wood with metal ends, 32” x 3¼” painted in maroon with yellow lettering. VGC. | £50 |
| 308 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE TABLET: “GIRVAN – PINWHERRY 15.” This Scottish Region token section came into existence in February 1964 when Pinmore signal box was closed and the token section was extended to between Girvan № 2 and Pinwherry signal boxes and ceased to exist in December 1991 when Pinwherry signal box closed and the token section was extended to between Girvan and Barrhill signal boxes. 3½” square with cut-outs to fit slots in the associated instruments. Good condition. | £160 |
| 309 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY wooden station PLATFORM SEAT with three cast iron supports, the script initials “GWR” cast into them. Repainted in brown and in good condition, although we understand there is some filler present in the wood. Bought direct from BR in the mid-1960s and owned by the vendor ever since. Some 10 feet long, 34” high and 21” wide. | £350 |
| 310 | TOTEM: ABBEY WOOD BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one touched-in face chip and minor edge chips only. From an ex-SER station on the North Kent line opened in July 1849. | £250 |
| 311 | CARRIAGE PRINT: LOCH LEVEN NEAR NORTH BALLACHULISH WESTERN HIGHLANDS by Jack Merriott from the ScR Series issued in 1956/7. Loch view, with cloud-topped mountains behind. In an original type glazed wooden frame. VGC. | £65 |
| 312 | SIGNAL LEVER FRAME MAKERS PLATE: “L&Y RY. CO. HORWICH.” Cast iron 33½” long x 7” high, these ornate plates graced many signalling frames throughout the company. Restored front, the back painted in brown primer. | £130 |
| 313 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “SIR WG ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & Co (ENGINEERS) Ltd SCOTSWOOD WORKS NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE № 1370 1937” as carried by LMS 4-6-0 class 5 loco 5115. renumbered 45115 by BR and withdrawn from Dumfries in November 1966. Rectangular, 8¼” x 5” cleaned front and back. The number “45077” (probably due to a later change of frame) has been written on the back. | £240 |
| 314 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3754 S2 from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 0-8-0 loco built by Krupp in 1952, works № 3019. It last worked at Masons Mill and was scrapped at Pietermaritzburg in June 1985. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” in ex-loco condition. | £180 |
| 315 | LONDON TRANSPORT ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “FAIRLOP” in dark blue with white lettering. An ex-GER station on the branch to Hainault (Essex) opened in May 1903. The line was taken over by London Transport in 1948 becoming part of the extended “Central Line” and still open today. Flangeless, rectangular 58” x 10¾” in VGC. | £75 |
| 316 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY MEDIUM SIZE THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP with pie crust chimney. One side of the body has the brass label “Great Northern Railway Company Stroud Green № 3” (almost polished out). Innards comprise unmarked vessel, burner and reflector. Inside glasses comprise red and green aspects. Bevel edged front lens. All glasses complete and intact. From a station on the branch to Alexandra Palace (Northern Heights Line) in North London which closed July 1954. Restored to VGC. | £100 |
| 317 | SHEDPLATE: 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. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 318 | SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY. A Sykes BLOCK INSTRUMENT with an Ivorine plate “Sidcup.” Rotary handle at base locked by stout brass bar at side. Brass edged glazed display on front reads “Train on Line”, Normal” and “Line Clear” with an original enamelled label “Down Line.” Another steel cased brass bezelled display stands above the wooden case with the same aspects, but bearing an original enamelled label “Up Line.” Sidcup signal box was located on the Hither Green to Dartford line. Stands 24½” high, 10½” x 6½” base. Good ex-box condition. | £220 |
| 319 | SR SILVERPLATE 1 PINT TANKARD manufactured by Walker & Hall. 3¼” diameter base, 3¾” diameter rim, 5” tall plus handle. The words “Southern Railway” in garter are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 320 | TOTEM: DUMBARTON CENTRAL (the suffix appearing in the lower panel) BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, repainted edge rusting only. From an ex-Dumbarton & Balloch Joint Line station opened in July 1850, the suffix added in March 1952, still open today. | £480 |
| 321 | CARRIAGE PRINT: THE ENTRANCE TO EUSTON STATION LONDON by Claude Buckle from the LMR Railway Architecture Series (A) issued in 1952. A fine view of the famous Doric Arch and station front seen from Euston Road. The station, including the much lamented Doric arch, was demolished in 1963 to make way for the present structure opened in 1968. VGC and in an original glazed wooden frame. | £90 |
| 322 | MANCHESTER SOUTH JUNCTION & ALTRICHAM RAILWAY BRIDGEPLATE: “MSJ&AR 96.” Cast iron oval, 14½” x 9½” repainted to VGC front and back. | £45 |
| 323 | ALUMINIUM LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS CREWE BUILT 1961 POWER EQUIPMENT BY SULZER AND CROMPTON PARKINSON Ltd” as carried by a BR type 4 1Co-Co1 “Peak” class 45, in the batch numbered D85 to D137. Rectangular 13” x 6½” face repainted in rail blue with white lettering, the back in ex-loco condition. | £250 |
| 324 | CARLISLE STATION REFRESHMENT DEPT SILVERPLATE SUGAR BOWL manufactured by Elkington. 2¾” diameter base, bulbous sides, 2½” high. The wording “ Carlisle Station Refreshment Department” is clearly incised on the side. A joint Caledonian and L&NW station, the refreshment department was independently managed. VGC. | £140 |
| 325 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE PLAQUE as carried by loco 47528 “THE QUEEN’S OWN MERCIAN YEOMANRY” and bears the engraving “Loco 47528 Was At Stafford Station When The Queen’s Own Mercian Yeomanry Exercised Its Freedom Rights To The Borough on 24 June 1990 And Was Unveiled In The Presence Of The Mayor of Stafford Councillor MR Heenan And The Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel JWR Blott 5 INNIS DG” below the engraved coats of arms of the regiment and the coat of arms of the County of Stafford. There appears to have been an effort to remove these prior to the sale of the plate to the public, but they are still visible. The plate is in ex-loco condition otherwise. Rectangular, 12” x 8¼”. The loco was BR Co-Co 2580HP diesel electric D1111 (the last of the class) built at Crewe and entered service at York in February 1967. The loco was sold to Cotswold Rail in March 2003, and eventually cut up by Ron Hull Jnr, at Rotherham in June 2008. | N/S |
| 326 | LNER (GER PATTERN) SLIDING KNOB THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing the label “Kerosene” and stamped “Reedham 6.” Stout back handle. Hinged chimney revealing vessel marked LNER, unmarked burner and reflector. Innards comprise an LNE-C vessel and unmarked burner and reflector. Bevel edged front lens with steel bezel. All glasses complete and intact. From the station between Norwich and Lowestoft. Original unrestored condition. | £170 |
| 327 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE SMALL TANKARD with the crown of Queen Victoria and the date 1887 clearly stamped. Base 2¾” diameter, 3½” high plus carrying handle. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £280 |
| 328 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “LEEK BROOK JN – MILTON JN” from the ex-NSR branch to Cheddleton which closed to passengers in 1962, but remained open for freight services for a good many years thereafter. The Leek Brook Junction to Milton Junction token section came into existence when Endon signal box closed in December 1973, and ceased to exist in May 1987 when Milton Junction signal box was closed. The section names have been re-engraved, but is in good ex-section condition with traces of blue paint. | £120 |
| 329 | UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS framed and glazed D/R POSTER: “AVOID THE WEATHER WASTE NO TIME TRAVEL UNDERGROUND” with illustration of an extremely gloomy London evening scene, dated 1910 and tried to persuade Edwardian Londoners of the benefits of travelling Underground. This was № 43 in a series of similar posters. A little loss at top right hand corner, good otherwise. An uncommon poster nicely presented. | £240 |
| 330 | TOTEM: DORCHESTER WEST BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of expertly repaired edge chips only. From an ex-GWR station between Weymouth and Yeovil opened in January 1857, still open today. A rare totem, rarely seen at auction. | £1900 |
| 331 | CARRIAGE PRINT: RUNCORN BRIDGE by Kenneth Steel from the LMR Railway Architecture Series (A) issued in 1952. A view of the viaduct painted before the road bridge was added, the transporter bridge it replaced visible in the background. VGC and in an original glazed wooden frame. | £65 |
| 332 | GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY PALACE HOTEL SILVERPLATE ICE BUCKET manufactured by Elkington. 4” diameter base, 4¾” at rim, 5⅛” tall The initials “GNSR” surrounded by “Palace Hotel” in garter clearly incised in the shallow bowl. VGC. | £180 |
| 333 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BUILT DERBY 1953” as carried by one of the BR Standard class 5 4-6-0s built at Derby that year in the series 73030-73049 built to Order B230. Oval 10⅝” x 6⅛” repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £75 |
| 334 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY FRAMED SALOON TOPLIGHT GLASS. Flowery design in red with “GNR” in monogram at centre. 38” long with arched top 9⅝” at apex. Good ex-vehicle condition. | N/S |
| 335 | LNER SIGNALBOX BOARD: “ABBOTTS RIPTON”. From an ex-GNR East Coast Main Line location between Huntingdon and Peterborough and was a Great Northern Railway Type 3 design signal box opened in 1892 fitted with a 40 lever frame. It closed in December 1975 although passenger services were withdrawn from the station in September 1958. 82” x 9” in good ex-box condition. | £450 |
| 336 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “PLATFORM 4” in light green with letters and figure in dark blue with blue border. This and similar signs were used exclusively over the entrance to each platform at Victoria station, London. One or two minor abrasions around the edge, VGC overall. 16¾” diameter, fully flanged. By strange coincidence, this is exactly the same measurement of the enamel flags manufactured by Mead & McLean at the centre of “Merchant Navy” class locos. | £95 |
| 337 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY FRAMED & GLAZED PLAN OF RAILWAYS at Pinxton (Nottinghamshire) dated 1903. Shows distances and gradient profiles in considerable detail. 32” x 24” (frame size) in good condition. | £30 |
| 338 | ASSORTMENT OF SIGNAL REPEATERS AND INDICATORS comprising two old Sykes type steel cased circular designs with brass bezels, one showing a red lower quadrant signal, the other a red bar indicator for “Train on Line” and “Line Clear”; plus two later BR Bakelite cased indicators, one showing “Light In” or “Out”, the other showing “Track” and “Clear” with a large black bar. All in good/VGC. (4) | £160 |
| 339 | SMALL BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE carried by an 0-4-0T (identity unknown) built for and owned by the Edinburgh Gas Board by Andrew Barclay & Sons. 7” tall, 2” diameter and is complete with operating lever, small chain and knob. Mounted onto a wooden board for display purposes. VGC. | £120 |
| 340 | TOTEM: BEMPTON BR(NE) half flanged tangerine in VGC with black edged lettering, good colour and shine, a couple of edge chips and minor edge rusting only. An ex-NER station between Bridlington and Filey on the Yorkshire coast line opened in October 1847 and still open today. A rare totem, seen only three times before at auction. | £1850 |
| 341 | LMS SEPIA CARRIAGE PANEL: ZIG-ZAG WEST CLIFF BOURNEMOUTH. A 1930s panel not seen at auction before with a view from the cliff looking along the beach with zig-zag pathways down. A reminder that the LMS ran to Bournemouth via the Somerset & Dorset line which it jointly owned with the Southern Railway. In VGC and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £60 |
| 342 | CAST IRON BOILER MAKERS PLATE: “BABCOCK & WILCOX Ltd LONDON & GLASGOW 1927 with the world in relief at the centre with the word “Steam Trade Mark” running through it and clouds top and bottom. Circular 16” in diameter and in good restored condition. Probably marine. | £75 |
| 343 | LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd VULCAN WORKS NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS ENGLAND № 3603/D1002 1965” as carried by a Type 1 Bo-Bo Class 20 diesel electric loco D8132, later 20132. New to 41A Tinsley in March 1966, withdrawn in January 1992; it is now preserved at Barrow Hill Depot, and carries that name. Rectangular chromed cast brass, 10¼” x 4⅝” the front in ex-loco condition, the back cleaned but showing evidence of use. | £200 |
| 344 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY OIL CANNISTER with a large stamped brass plate at the conical top which reads “M&GNJR Locomotive Dept Melton Constable Rape Oil Locomotives 2.” The loco depot at Melton Constable (32G) closed in February 1959. 10½” tall, 7” diameter base. In original condition. | £150 |
| 345 | LIVERPOOL OVERHEAD RAILWAY Co BRASS AND NICKEL UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Oval, 2¾” x 2” with the script “Driver” inside a surround containing the company title in full. The LOR system closed in its entirety on 31st December 1956. | £90 |
| 346 | LNER ENAMEL SIGN: “BOOKING HALL” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping only. Flangeless, 18” x 12” in VGC. | £85 |
| 347 | RAILWAY CONVALESCENT HOME HERNE BAY KENT EARTHENWARE TOBACCO JAR manufactured by Royal Doulton. Blue and cream glaze with illustration of the home on the side. Lift lid fitting into 4⅝” diameter jar, 5½” tall. An unusual piece in VGC. | N/S |
| 348 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY BRASS SAFETY VALVE COVER. 25½” diameter base, 16½” diameter top rim, 21½” tall. The base is flat so that it will fit a Pannier Tank. Good ex-loco condition. | £380 |
| 349 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY elm wood “Captain’s” style WOODEN OFFICE CHAIR with arms and back support. 20½” x 19” (seat size), 32” high. Stamped at the back of the seat “GCR” with makers initials “FH.” Good original condition, a little wear and tear only. | £260 |
| 350 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “STARLING” as carried by the GWR 4-4-0 3300 “Bulldog” Class loco № 3745, the last of the class built at Swindon in February 1904, works № 2364, lot 177. Renumbered 3455 in 1912. Withdrawn in June 1950 from Neath. Fully beaded, 68” x 13½” repainted front, brass lightly polished only, the back is in ex-loco condition and has the number “3745” stamped therein (the number is also repeated on the back of the beading (top centre)). A rare chance to obtain such an early plate from such a renowned class of loco. | £9600 |
| 351 | FRENCH RAILWAYS CARRIAGE PRINT: PANORAMA DE SAN-REMO. A 1920s colour tinted photographic view by GT Photo of the harbour with sailing boats and yachts much in evidence. Housed in a 25” x 12” modern glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £30 |
| 352 | BR SIGNALBOX DIAGRAM FROM WELWYN NORTH. Coloured signaling diagram showing all lines, crossings and signals with provision for lights to show track circuits. From a location on the ex-GNR East Coast Main Line between Kings Cross and Peterborough and shows the four track section reducing to two. Undated, but probably one of the final issues before closure of the box. A 40 lever signal box, it closed in September 1973 when it was replaced by signalling controlled from Welwyn Garden City. Framed and glazed 68” x 25” in VGC. | £90 |
| 353 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “JOHN FOWLER & Co (LEEDS) LIMD 4210001” as carried by 0-4-0 diesel mechanical shunter built in 1949 and delivered new to the CEGB. Scrapped by Hirst Bros Andover in 2004/5. Oval, 12” x 8” face lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £160 |
| 354 | LNER PARCELS OFFICE WEIGHING SCALES manufactured by Pooley & Sons. Mostly constructed of cast iron. A brass dial which is screwed to an upright display is stamped “Class III - To Weigh Up to 112lbs.” On the back is a brass label “Pooley & Sons Contractor – LNER 6518.” The weighing platform also bears the makers details. 21” high, 21” x 11” shaped base. Reputed to be from Corby Glen station situated on the ECML between Peterborough and Grantham. The station closed to passengers in June 1959. Good original condition and in working order. | £80 |
| 355 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE ASH TRAY manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 4½” rounded five sided tray with provisions for five smouldering cigarettes. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it clearly incised into the bottom of the tray . VGC. | £110 |
| 356 | BR(E) ENAMEL SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS CENTRAL DESPATCH & LETTER SORTING OFFICE” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, although with few large edge chips which do not affect text. Fully flanged 36” x 18”. | £50 |
| 357 | SHEDPLATE: 67C AYR (1949 – October 1966 for steam). The ex-G&SWR shed at Ayr was home to 60 locos in the 1950s, but within twelve months of closure this number was down to just 30. Some diesel shunters and DMU vehicles may also have carried this code. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £150 |
| 358 | BRASS FACED TYER’S № 1 SINGLE LINE TABLET: “NORWICH – DRAYTON 20.” This short Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway token section ceased to exist in early 1969 when the line south of Drayton towards Norwich was closed. Good ex-section condition. | £420 |
| 359 | BR(E) WOODEN CASED TRACKSIDE SPEED RECORDER INSTRUMENT. The case measures 15½” x 9½” x 12” high and has two glazed windows which show speeds between 0-100 MPH on a rolling graph. The top bears a brass label: “British Railways (Eastern Region) Civil Engineers Dept, P. Way section, Kings Cross.” The instrument was made by Evertt Edgcumbe, London. An unusual item in VGC. | N/S |
| 360 | TOTEM: SEVENOAKS BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, one or two tiny edge chips only. From an ex-SER station in North West Kent opened in March 1868. | £420 |
| 361 | MAP OF THE METROPOLITAN LINE showing the route from Aldgate in East London through to Rickmansworth, Watford and Uxbridge, the extent of electrification when this line diagram was issued in February 1952 (the extension of electrified lines to Amersham and Chesham came in 1959). Interchange with BR and other LT lines shown. Creased and with a little damp staining at the base, good otherwise. Mounted in a glazed wooden frame. | £55 |
| 362 | MIDLAND RAILWAY 2 PINT SILVERPLATE TEA POT . Oval design 4⅜” x 3¾” standing 7” high, plus handle and spout. Wavy edged design lid. The company initials “MR” are clearly incised in script on the side. VGC. | £100 |
| 363 | CAST IRON LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT CREWE 1944” as carried by one of the locos built at Crewe in that year which comprised 8F 2-8-0s 8317 to 8330 and class 5 4-6-0s 4826 to 4866. Oval, 10⅜” x 6” repainted front and back some time ago. | £80 |
| 364 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY OFFICE HANGING LANTERN. Round with three rectangular windows which have a vertical wire bar to prevent breakage. One window opens to reveal a centrally mounted L&NWR vessel and integral burner for burning rape oil. The initials “LNWR” are stamped on the body and around the top. The lamp was found many years ago in a junk shop in Abergavenny, so may have originated from the local LNWR line. Stands 16½” tall and the base is 7” diameter. Original condition. | £680 |
| 365 | GWR STATION WALL LANTERN CASE: “TERN HILL” manufactured by The Silber Light Manufacturers London, which is shown on a brass label attached to the chimney. Three glazed sides, one of which opens. Inside is a vessel (no burner) which also has a brass label with the Silber Light brass label. On the solid back of the case is a large mirror reflector. The front window carries the faded station name “Tern Hill.” The base is 10½” x 7” sloping upwards to 12½ x 10½” and stands some 25” high. The front two corners have “wings” and there is provision for wall mounting at the back two corners. From an ex-GWR station between Market Drayton and Wellington closed in September 1963. The lamp has been faithfully preserved in chocolate and cream and is in VGC. | £460 |
| 366 | GWR ENAMEL SIGN: “GENTLEMEN” in blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, although edge chips and rusting have been repaired and a little loss at bottom corners. 30” x 10” mounted on board. | £100 |
| 367 | GWR FRAMED WOODEN NOTICE: “NOTICE – The Ringing of This Bell Indicates The Approach of a Train Which Does Not Stop at This Station” in white letters on a black background. Station of origin unknown, but thought to be in the West Midlands area. 48” x 12” restored to VGC. | £50 |
| 368 | LONDON POST OFFICE RAILWAY mahogany cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT with a brass edged circular face dial with “Train On Line”, “Line Clear” and “Line Blocked” positions. On the base is an embossed label “Hallside Junction.” The dial is clearly stamped “GPO 9914.” Arch shape, 7¼” to apex, 5½” x 2½” base. The Post Office Railway was a narrow-gauge driverless private underground railway in London built by the Post Office to move mail between sorting offices. Inspired by the Chicago Tunnel Company it was in operation from 1927 until 2003. It ran east–west from Paddington Head District Sorting Office in the west to the Eastern Head District Sorting Office at Whitechapel in the east, a distance of 6½ miles. It had eight stations, the largest of which was located underneath Mount Pleasant, but by 2003 only three stations remained in use because the sorting offices above the other stations had been relocated. A rare item and in good condition. | N/S |
| 369 | CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD WHITE DAMASK TABLECLOTH. 42” x 24” embroidered with fleur-de-lys and leaf design surrounding the company initials “CPR” at the centre. Attractive embroidered edging. VGC. | £40 |
| 370 | TOTEM: SUDBURY HILL HARROW (the suffix appearing in the lower panel) BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, one small face chip in the upper panel and minor edge rusting only. From an ex-GCR station between Wembley Complex and South Ruislip opened in March 1906 as South Harrow, renamed in July 1926. A very rare totem not seen at auction since April 1996. | £2200 |
| 371 | CARRIAGE PRINT: MONSAL DALE VIADUCT DERBYSHIRE by Kenneth Steel from the LMR Railway Architecture Series (A) issued in 1952. A view of the viaduct deep in the Derbyshire Peak District with a local train going over. The line closed in 1967. VGC and in an original glazed wooden frame. | £160 |
| 372 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing the stamped initials “L&SWR” and a small brass label stamped “E” on the reducing cone. The initials “L&SWR” and number “1041” are clearly stamped on the body side. Innards comprise an L&SWR reservoir and burner, reflector unmarked. Two wire handles at back and pie crust chimney. Both internal glasses are present and intact. Bevel edged front lens. Original condition. | £150 |
| 373 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY DONCASTER WORKS № 1350 MAKERS 1912” as carried by Ivatt Class N1 0-6-2T GNR 1605, LNER 4605/9485, BR 69485. Last of the Class built. Withdrawn from Bradford Hammerton Street in November 1954 and scrapped at Doncaster Works. The letter “L” indicating that the plate had been carried on the left-hand side clearly chiseled in the back and the numbers “1605” and “4605” are clearly stamped there also. Fully engraved, oval “soup plate” 17⅜” x 9½” face lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. The last soup plate to be fitted. | £1350 |
| 374 | MANCHESTER SOUTH JUNCTION & ALRINCHAM RAILWAY BRASS WHISTLE as carried by one of the electric Driving Motor Brake Second coaches of the 3-car 1,500V DC units that operated services between Manchester and Altrincham until the line was converted to AC traction in the late 1970s. 9” x 1¾” in good ex-vehicle condition. | £45 |
| 375 | VIRGIN VOYAGER NAMEPLATE: “SHEFFIELD VOYAGER” as carried by set number 221129. Named to mark the introduction of the fleet to the area. The unit was previously named “VIRGIN VOYAGER.” Cast aluminium with red background, rectangular with curved corners, 29½” x 15” in good ex-vehicle condition. | £600 |
| 376 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “PORTERS ROOM” in cream with brown lettering, good colour and shine, although there are a few edge chips. The makers name “Patent Enamel Co Ltd B’Ham” is shown at the base. Flangeless, 27” x 8”. | £45 |
| 377 | SHEDPLATE: 88A CARDIFF CATHAYS (1949 – December 1957), then CARDIFF RADYR (December 1957 – October 1960), finally CARDIFF CANTON (October 1960 – September 1962). The ex-TVR shed at Cathays had an allocation of 80 locos, while ex-GWR shed Radyr had 55 locos during this period. Ex-GWR Canton’s allocation of 130 included 12 Britannia class locos until September 1961. Canton closed to steam in September 1962 and became a diesel depot. The plate has a sticker on the back “3670 5-61 Cardiff.” Repainted front and back. | £160 |
| 378 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. A wooden cased SINGLE-NEEDLE TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENT with square aperture housing the needle with a green background above a sloping shelf for writing messages and a spike for holding blank forms. Below the writing slope is the handle for sending code. On one side is a brass frame which once contained the calling codes for all the instruments in the circuit. Stands 17½” high on a base 11” x 6½” and in good ex-box condition. | £95 |
| 379 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CAST IRON OFFICE STOVE. 18” diameter ash pan, stove size 18½” tall with top plate 9” diameter. 67” to top of chimney. Complete with original grate. Front door cast with the initials “SR.” Repainted some time ago. Good condition. | £220 |
| 380 | TOTEM: ERIDGE BR(S) fully flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine, a little rust staining and one or two minor edge chips only. From an ex-LB&SCR station between Edenbridge and Buxted on the line to Lewes opened in August 1868. A scarce totem not often seen at auction. | £500 |
| 381 | EARLY GWR CARRIAGE PANEL: OXFORD HIGH STREET by the Photocrom Co c.1895. A beautiful colour tinted photograph panel produced for the GWR. A detailed view of the city. One stain at top left of photo, good otherwise. With titled mount and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £40 |
| 382 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY double-sided wooden STATION DESTINATION BOARD: “MANCHESTER & LIVERPOOL” in white painted letters on a black background. 34” x 10½” with stout cast iron fixing for attachment to a wall bracket at one end. Good condition with a little wear to the wood at one end only. | £65 |
| 383 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “F C HIBBERD & Co Ltd PLANET LOCO № 3899” as carried by the 4-wheel diesel mechanical 132HP loco which was ex-works in April 1959. New to Vickers, Scotswood Works, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and named “SCOTSWOOD № 4.” Sold to Kitson Vickers, Sheffield, in January 1980, but loco did not leave Scotswood. Instead it was sold to Walker & Partners, Chesterfield, for scrap in June 1980. Oval, 12” x 7½” restored face, rim and back chromed. (2) | £190 |
| 384 | COLLECTION OF CAST IRON TRACTION ENGINE PLATES mounted on a wooden board comprising “The Earl of Bradford Weston-Under-Lizard”, “Ransomes Sims & Jeffries Ltd Engineers Ipswich A 54 № 6133 Heavy”, a RS&J notice regarding water feed, “Revs of Mainshaft 1050 Per Minute” and an enamel plate “John Bromley & Co Wellington, Newport, Shifnal & Bridgnorth.” The cast iron plates have all been repainted in silver. (5) | N/S |
| 385 | ALUMINIUM DIAMOND DEPOT PLAQUE FOR STEWARTS LANE DEPOT showing the “Battersea Power Station” logo. 17¾” x 17¾” the front in ex-loco condition painted with a silver background with the power station picked out in blue and as carried by one of the 750V dc third rail electric and 660HP diesel locos allocated to the depot. The back has been cleaned, but bears evidence of service. A rare plaque from this popular London area depot. | £275 |
| 386 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “DRINKING WATER” in black with white lettering and border. A little edge chipping, but has a good shine. Flangeless, rectangular 10” x 7”. | £40 |
| 387 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY original gold leaf COAT OF ARMS mounted on a brown painted and varnished 13” square wooden board. VGC. | £50 |
| 388 | RAILWAY SIGNAL COMPANY SINGLE LINE TOKEN with the section names Wednesbury № 1 – Princes End engraved on one side of the round brass label at the end with “A12” cast into the other side. Steel shaft with two rings and shaped to fit into token machine. This London Midland Region token section came into existence when the line between Princes End and Wednesbury № 1 signal boxes was singled in connection with the opening of Wolverhampton power signal box in 1965 and ceased to exist in April 1981 when Princes End signal box and the line was closed. 11” long. Good ex-section condition. | £90 |
| 389 | LNER COMPARTMENT COACH CARPET. 90” long, 30” wide in floral pattern with script initials “LNER” at each end. A little restitching at the corner of one end, VGC otherwise. | £260 |
| 390 | TOTEM: CARSHALTON BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, one or two touched-in chips in the black flange only. From an ex-LB&SCR station in North West Kent opened in 1902, replacing two earlier structures opened in May 1847 and October 1868. | £420 |
| 391 | FRENCH RAILWAYS CARRIAGE PRINT: VILLEFRANCHE. A 1920s colour tinted photographic cliff top view of the town and harbour with sailing boats, steamers and yachts much in evidence. Housed in a 25” x 12” modern glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £52 |
| 392 | TWO NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON SIGNAL & TELEGRAPH MARKERS. One is 26” tall with a square base 12” x 12” and bears the legend “Cables.” The second example is 25” tall with a 10” x 10” cross base and bears the letter “T.” Both were recovered from the Newcastle Riverside Branch. Both have been restored to VGC. (2) | £75 |
| 393 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT DERBY 1927” as carried by the LMS 0-6-0 class 4 later 4F loco 4420 built to Lot 42. Became BR 44420 at Nationalisation. Withdrawn in September 1965 from Derby. Oval, 10⅜” x 6” in ex-loco condition front and back. The number “44420” has been written on the back. | £90 |
| 394 | GWR HOTELS WHITE CHINA CHAMBER POT manufactured by Copeland Spode England. The GWR roundel and the word “Hotels” in scroll below it are clearly shown on the side in black. Apart from this there is no other decoration, except for the handle. 9¼” diameter rim, 5¼” high, plus handle. VGC. | £80 |
| 395 | SR ENAMEL TARGET STATION SIGN: GILLINGHAM. 34” x 13” in green with white lettering, good colour and shine. A few edge and face chips professionally restored to VGC. 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 three times at auction. | £300 |
| 396 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 43866 as carried by the ex-MR 3835 class 0-6-0 loco № 3866 built at Derby in 1918 to order E.05127-5. Retained the number 3866 at Grouping, but reclassified class 4F. Renumbered 43866 by BR in June 1949. Withdrawn in December 1959 from Westhouses. Repainted front and back some time ago. | £400 |
| 397 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY (LINCOLN AND HONINGTON BRANCH) FRAMED & GLAZED DIAGRAM OF PROPOSED SIGNAL CABIN at Bracebridge Brick Cos Siding. Very detailed 4ft to 1 inch coloured illustration of every aspect of the proposed structure. Undated. Bracebridge Gas Works Sidings signal box opened in 1877 and was located on the GNR Lincoln to Honington Junction line. 30” x 23” in good condition apart from a crack in the glass, bottom left hand corner. | £100 |
| 398 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY pegging type BLOCK INSTRUMENT bearing an Ivorine label beneath the glazed three position aspect: “Up Slow From Barkston Nth.” Barkston North was located north of Grantham on the East Coast Main line and was the junction for the connecting curve to Barkston East. 19¼” high, 11” x 6½” base. Damage to the ivorine label, good ex-box condition otherwise. | £90 |
| 399 | ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING: “46100 ‘ROYAL SCOT’ ON SHED by Jonathan R Clay. A detailed study of the loco in BR green when the loco was allocated to 16A (Nottingham). Good balance and perspective in lifelike scene. 33” x 23” in a modern frame. A little foxing and a small scuff, good otherwise. | £50 |
| 400 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “LITTLETON HALL” together with matching CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “4939” as carried by the GWR 4-6-0 4900 “Hall” Class loco built at Swindon in July 1929 as part of Lot 254. Withdrawn in February 1963 from Didcot. The nameplate is fully beaded, 68” x 13½” professionally repainted front, brass lightly polished only, the back painted but showing signs of service, with loco number, lot number and “L” (indicating this was the left hand plate) clearly stamped therein. The cabside numberplate has been face repainted, brass lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. (2) | £6000 |
| 401 | FRENCH RAILWAYS CARRIAGE PRINT: PANORAMA DE NICE. A 1920s colour tinted photographic hill top view by GT Photo looking down into the harbour with sailing boats and yachts much in evidence. Housed in a 25” x 12” modern glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £70 |
| 402 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS – PRIVATE ROAD AND/OR FOOTPATH.” A very manageable 16” x 9” in totally original condition. Rare. | £420 |
| 403 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “THE HUNSLET ENGINE Co Ltd LEEDS № 1442 – 1923 as carried by the inside cylinder 0-6-0ST new to Waterloo Main Colliery Co Ltd., Leeds and named “DORA.” Taken into NCB stock in January 1947. Scrapped by Hunslet c.1967 and boiler transferred to HE 1441 at Lofthouse Colliery. Oval, 11½” x 8” the front in ex-loco condition, the back cleaned. | £360 |
| 404 | RHODESIA RAILWAYS (UNTITLED) BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “523 14A” as carried by the 2-6-2+2-6-2 Garratt loco built by Beyer Peacock in 1953, works № 7596. The loco was sold to BCL Selebi-Pikwe as their LO810 in June 1995 and is still there as far as we can ascertain. Oval, 19” x 12¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £280 |
| 405 | BR(S) LARGE ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS ANDOVER JUNCTION FIRST RIGHT” in green with white letters. An ex-LSWR station on the line to Salisbury. A long sign, 105” x 11¾” in good condition with one or two well repaired face chips. | £200 |
| 406 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY (IRELAND) enamel sign: “PLEASE DO NOT SPIT IN THE CARRIAGES – It is offensive to Other Passengers and is Stated by The Medical Profession to be a Source of Serious Disease.” Some restored chipping, in good order generally, 14½” x 4” in dark blue lettering and border on white with a light blue edging. Although this item is credited to GNR(I) it could well have come from one of the other Irish Railways, possibly GSR. VGC. | £110 |
| 407 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE SUGAR BOWL manufactured by Gladwin Sheffield “Embassy”. Base 3¾” diameter, 3” rim. 3⅛” high plus carrying handles. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll below it clearly incised on the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 408 | LNER SMALL “KESICK” WARE CHINA BUTTER DISH produced by Alfred Meakin. The wording “Kesick, LNER Reg 7671174 1937” is stamped on the base. 3” diameter and in VGC. | £60 |
| 409 | WAITING ROOM PRINT: “DEVON” by Jack Merriott. A moorland meets coastline scene showing horses being taken for a ride. 52” x 34 (frame size), in fair condition, some attention needed to the frame. | £25 |
| 410 | TOTEM: SELLING BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two touched-in edge chips only. From an ex-LC&DR station in Kent between Faversham and Canterbury East opened in December 1860. | £260 |
| 411 | CARRIAGE PRINT: DITTON VIADUCT by Claude Buckle from the LMR Railway Architecture Series (A) issued in 1952. A view of the long viaduct standing over sidings full of mineral wagons and seagoing freighters at the quayside. VGC and in an original glazed wooden frame. | £50 |
| 412 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY WALTON CROSSING DIAGRAM OF SIGNALS dated 1894. Coloured signaling diagram showing all lines, crossings and signals protecting the level crossing. A diagram also shows the relevant gradients. Interestingly, the Up Goods Line was interlaced with the Down Goods Line at this point. Walton was a GNR Type 1 design located on the East Coast Main line just north of Peterborough. It opened in October 1874 and was replaced by a new signal box in March 1971. Not framed, 30” x 15” one or two minor edge tears, one repaired with Sellotape, good otherwise. | £120 |
| 413 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT DERBY 1921” as carried by one of the MR 2736 class 0-6-0 locos built at Derby that year numbered in the MR 26XX series, LMS 36XX and 37XX. These were actually rebuilds of Sharp Stewart 1903 or Neilson Reid 1901 built locos. Oval, 10½” x 6⅛” face repainted, the back cleaned. | £100 |
| 414 | SR (SE&CR PATTERN) FOUR ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing the initials S[E]R stamped into the reducing cone. Wire handle atop pie crust chimney. Innards comprise SR reservoir and burner, reflector unmarked. Two of the internal glasses only are present. The initials “SE&CR” have been scratched on the side, but this may not be accurate. The hinged front door comprises a rectangular lens. Painted red and in good condition overall. | £70 |
| 415 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGNALBOX BOARD: SWYNNERTON JUNCTION in maroon with deep colour and shine and no chips, but a little rusting on the fully flanged edges. On an ex-NSR line, Swynnerton Junction was a 20 lever LMSR box built in connection with the line to Cold Meece station which served the Swynnerton ROF complex. The train service to Cold Meece ceased in June 1958 with the line being out of use from the following November until it officially closed in March 1964. The signal box closed in November 1965. 108” x 9” in good ex-box condition. | £820 |
| 416 | GWR FOUR ASPECT FOGMAN’S HANDLAMP with brass reducing and domed chimney. unmarked burner and reflector. Innards comprise an unmarked vessel, burner and reflector. Bevel edged front lens with brass bezel. All four glasses complete and intact. Red painted skirt. Original unrestored condition. | £75 |
| 417 | SHEDPLATE: 40A LINCOLN (1949 – January 1964). This ex-GNR shed was the largest of three sheds in the city. The 1950 allocation was a substantial 64 locos, and by 1959 it had three named B1s in its total of 51 locos. The shed closed in 1964, but the DMU and shunter allocation continued carrying the code, although they were maintained at the former GCR shed. This closed in October 1987. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £80 |
| 418 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “LONG MELFORD – SUDBURY 37” the section names engraved on a brass plate riveted to the arch shaped end. Located on the Great Eastern Railway’s Marks Tey to Bury St. Edmunds line this token section ceased to exist in the early 1970s when the Marks Tey to Sudbury station line was operated by a train staff. Good ex-section condition. | £90 |
| 419 | FRAMED & GLAZED BRITISH RAILWAYS WARTIME POSTER D/C: BLACKOUT – LOOK OUT (L.A.W.). A double crown size warning poster using the ‘wasp beware colours’ of yellow and black in the split image. A woman sits in the carriage whilst the business man steps out into the darkness. A list of safety instructions appears beneath. 21” x 26” (frame size). A little foxing to the poster, good generally. | £90 |
| 420 | TOTEM: DARTFORD BR(S) fully flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine, a few rusty edge chips only. From an ex-SER station on the North Kent line opened in July 1849. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £480 |
| 421 | FRENCH RAILWAYS CARRIAGE PRINT: PANORAMA DE NICE. A 1920s colour tinted photographic beach side view of the bay showing the eight sided wooden pier with ornate domed building atop. Housed in a 25” x 12” modern glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £120 |
| 422 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY HOTELS 1 GALLON COPPER COOKING POT manufactured by Elkington. The legend “GWR Hotels” is clearly stamped on the side. 6¼” diameter, 7” tall, plus brass carrying handles. VGC. | £60 |
| 423 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 2278 NB LOCO Co 1920” as carried by Pickersgill Great North of Scotland Railway 4-4-0 originally № 50, later LNER Class D40 6850/2278 and then BR 62278. Named "HATTON CASTLE". Withdrawn from Kittybrewster in August 1955 and cut up at Kilmarnock. Repainted front in green undercoat, the back in ex-loco condition. THE FIRST WORKSPLATE EVER TO BE SOLD FROM A GNSR D40 NAMED LOCO. VERY RARE. | £500 |
| 424 | BR ASHFORD TWIN ASPECT LOCOMOTIVE HEADLAMP bearing the number “H6440” on the reducing cone. The initials “BR A” are embossed on the base. Innards comprise reservoir, burner and cowling to prevent draughts. Twin aspects comprise clear and red (glass intact). Bullseye front lens with steel bezel. Bracket on the back to fit to engine irons. Restored some time ago. | £200 |
| 425 | VIRGIN SUPER VOYAGER NAMEPLATE: “PRINCE MADOC” as carried by set number 221144 named October 2002 to mark the handover of the final “Super Voyager.” It was named after the Welsh explorer reputed to have discovered America many years before Columbus. Cast aluminium, rectangular with curved corners, 30¾” x 17½” with Super Voyager” circular logo top centre. Good ex vehicle condition. | £340 |
| 426 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY ENAMEL SIGN: “GENTLEMEN” in cream with brown lettering, good colour and shine, a few well repaired edge chips only. The makers name “Patent Enamel Co Ltd B’Ham” is shown at the base. Flangeless, 27” x 8”. | £60 |
| 427 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY FRAMED & GLAZED LIST OF FARES from Hubberts Bridge dated 1886. Shows fares to numerous stations all in manuscript. A little damage sustained to the paper where pasted to the backboard which has shrunk over time, good condition otherwise. | £20 |
| 428 | SIGNALBOX ENGRAVED BRASS PLATE: “MANSFIELD EAST JUNCTION” 5½” x 3¼” with scalloped corners, believed to be from the front of a Tyer’s Single Line instrument. The Midland Railway’s Mansfield East Junction signal box was located at the end of the Rolleston to Mansfield single line where the single lines to Mansfield North Junction and Mansfield South Junction signal boxes split. The junction for the Southwell branch. Good condition. | £150 |
| 429 | LMS HOTELS SILVERPLATE ½ PINT TANKARD manufactured by Walker & Hall. 2½” diameter base, 3” diameter rim, 4” tall plus handle. The script initials “LMS” plus “Hotels” in block capitals below are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £60 |
| 430 | TOTEM: WISBECH NORTH (the suffix appearing in the lower panel). BR(E) dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, minor edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-M&GN Joint Line station opened in August 1866, closed in March 1959. An extremely rare totem, not previously known to have survived, and certainly the first time to be seen at auction. (See also Lot 271) | £2200 |
| 431 | CARRIAGE PRINT: RAILWAY ARCHITECTURE BRITANNIA TUBULAR BRIDGE NORTH WALES by Kenneth Steel from the LMR Series (A) issued in 1952. A fine view of the famous structure connecting the island of Anglesey to the North Wales mainland. Housed in a non-original glazed wooden frame. Good condition apart from a couple of small stains at the base. | £42 |
| 432 | MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL Co RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “MSC Co RAILWAY LIMIT OF MAINTENANCE.” Oval, 12” x 8” the front repainted, back original. | £120 |
| 433 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “BB&CIR Co Makers Ajmer 1933” from a metre gauge Bombay Baroda & Central India Railway loco. Oval, 6¾” x 4½” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £90 |
| 434 | LNER THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP bearing a GNR style embossed brass label “London & North Eastern Railway” and stamped “Sandy” on one body side. The initials “LNER” are embossed on the other side. Innards comprise BR reservoir, BR burner and unmarked reflector. Bevel-edged front lens with brass bezel. Both internal glasses complete and intact. From an ex-GNR East Coast Main Line station between Kings Cross and Peterborough. Original condition. | £95 |
| 435 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY “BARLEY TWIST” STYLE STATION LAMP. Sugg type lamp top fitted for gas operation. Unfortunately, burner and glass bowl are missing. 40” tall with copper chimney and top, 24” diameter enamelled shade. Good ex-station condition. The cast iron lamp standard, some 10 feet tall and bearing the makers name at the base, is available for collection at the vendor’s South Manchester address. It could be delivered (at cost) otherwise, but this will need to be negotiated with the vendor. (2) | £150 |
| 436 | LNER ENAMEL SIGN: “PLEASE HAVE ALL TICKETS READY” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one or two edge chips only. Flangeless 16” x 10” in VGC. | £55 |
| 437 | BR “SHUNT LIMIT” LAMP with the legend shown in red on a white opaque background. Used to identify the limit to which shunting could be undertaken against the direction of travel without fouling the acceptance overlap within the section of line. Large size, approx 17” x 17” overall, the front aspect also 17” x 17” in VGC, although with no innards. | £10 |
| 438 | RAILWAY SIGNAL COMPANY SINGLE LINE TOKEN with the section names “AYLESBURY – CLAYDON” engraved on one side of the square brass label at the end with “B8” on the other side. Aylesbury South signal box was closed in November 1990. Steel shaft with two rings and shaped to fit into token machine. 11” long. Good ex-section condition. | £300 |
| 439 | LNER DOUBLE-ENDED SILVERPLATE EGG CUP manufactured by Gladwin, Sheffield. 2” diameter bowls, 3” high. The initials “LNER” in script are clearly incised on the side. VGC. Unusual. | £120 |
| 440 | LONDON TRANSPORT ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “NEASDEN” in dark blue with white lettering. An ex-Metropolitan Railway station on the line to Rickmansworth and Amersham opened as Kingsbury & Neasden in August 1880, renamed Neasden & Kingsbury in 1910 and finally Neasden in 1932, still open today. Flangeless, rectangular 58” x 10¾” in VGC. | £85 |
| 441 | FRENCH RAILWAYS CARRIAGE PRINT: PANORAMA D’HYÈRES-LES-PALMIER. A 1920s colour tinted photographic view by ND Photo of the town situated on a hillside. Housed in a 25” x 12” modern glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £20 |
| 442 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT RAILWAY cast iron signalbox STEP TREAD with the letters “M&GN” cast into the upper face. 24” x 2¼” with some wear and tear. | £75 |
| 443 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT CREWE 1937” as carried by one of the locos built at Crewe that year. Take your pick from 2-6-2Ts 185 to 195, 0-6-0s 4562 to 4576, 4-6-2s 6220 to 6224, 2-8-0s 8015 to 8026 – a busy year at Crewe! Oval, 10⅜” x 6” cleaned front and back. | £90 |
| 444 | ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: “NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE 607 16A” as carried by the 2-8-2+2-8-2 Garratt loco built by Beyer Peacock in 1952, works № 7511. The loco is currently stored awaiting possible preservation at the NRZ Museum, Bulowayo. Oval, 18¾” x 12¾” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £240 |
| 445 | FURNESS RAILWAY SIGNALBOX BOARD: RAVENSBARROW. From an ex-FR box of non- standard design located between Grange-over-Sands and Ulverston. It closed in June 1957. Wood with metal letters. The letters “V” and “B” have been replaced with LMS style letters. 64” x 10¼” in good ex-box condition, except for a piece of beading missing at one end. | £190 |
| 446 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY (EASTLEIGH) FOUR ASPECT ENGINEMEN’S HANDLAMP bearing the stamped initials “S[E]R” on the body side and stamped letter “E” on a small brass label on the reducing cone. Innards comprise an L&SWR reservoir, BR/SR burner and unmarked reflector, Two wire handles at back and pie crust chimney. The red, green and blue internal glasses are complete and intact. Bevel edged front lens. With brass bezel. Original condition. | £70 |
| 447 | 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. Repainted front and back. | £90 |
| 448 | RAILWAY SIGNAL COMPANY BRASS KEY PLATE ENGRAVED: “FARNSFIELD – BILSTHORPE B26” from a single line section of the Southwell branch. No key. Good condition. | £60 |
| 449 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK: “CROSSING THE EXE” by Bernard Jones dated 1988. A gouache painting of a GWR 2-6-0 hauling a train of Vanfits over the river under a hazy sky. Bernard Jones is a member of the Guild of Railway Artists and has been painting railway scenes since 1986. A well balanced and detailed study. Mounted, glazed and framed. 18” x 14” (frame size). | £50 |
| 450 | VIRGIN PENDOLINO NAMEPLATE: “PENDOLINO MISSION POSSIBLE” as carried by car № 69606 from unit 390006. Named in November 2001 to mark the handover of the first complete set for crew training purposes and named so to signify the WCML upgrade is a 'Mission Possible.' The name was removed in December 2003. Cast aluminium, rectangular with curved corners, 51” x 12½” in ex-vehicle condition. | £800 |
| | 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:- Keith Buckle (UK and some overseas loco plates); Graham Kelsey (African locos), Anthony Ford, Secretary Pullman Society (Pullman items); John Hutchings (narrow gauge plates); Roland Humble (loco whistles); David Ingham (signalling); Ian Lyman (clocks); Richard Furness and Val Kilvington (posters); Chris and Julian Rider (totems); Paul Tilley (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. | |
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