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Catalogue -
Main Auction 12 June 2010
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Realisations listed are hammer prices
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| 1 | SR DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “SOUTHERN RAILWAY (in “sunshine” lettering) MOTTISFONT STATION” in green with white lettering and black-edged three flight white arrow between the words “Southern” and “Railway.” One chip only on each side affecting text slightly. From an ex-LSWR station on the Kimbridge Junction – Andover Junction branch opened in March 1865, closed September 1964. 27” x 12” flangeless with evidence that it was once housed in a frame. | £420 |
| 2 | GER CAST IRON NOTICE: “GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY – NOTICE TO MEN WORKING IN SIDINGS – Men Working in Sidings Must Be Careful Not to Pass Between the Buffers of Vehicles Before Ascertaining …. (plus another six lines of text). By Order.” The notice was recovered from Palace Gates Goods Depot situated at the end of a branch from Seven Sisters on the line to Enfield Town. Passenger services ceased in January 1963, but freight lasted well into the 1970s. 33½” x 22” front unpainted, the back original. An unusually worded, possibly unique, notice. | £280 |
| 3 | ENGRAVED ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “HAWKER SIDDELEY BRUSH TRACTION Locomotive № 993 1991” as carried by the BR 3100HP diesel-electric type 5 Co-Co class 60 loco № 60091 “AN TEALLACH.” New to TO Toton in November 1991, this loco was named after a mountain near Ullapool, Scotland, is currently in store at its home depot, Toton. Rectangular, 9⅞” x 6⅞” in ex-loco condition front and back. The back has been etched with the legend “Ex 60091 Drivers Side № 1 End (LHS).” | £480 |
| 4 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2389 GF from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-6-2+2-6-4 Garratt built by Hanomag Works № 10531 in 1927, scrapped Durban February 1973. Oval, 20½” x 14½” repainted front, brass lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £480 |
| 5 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET SIGN: ST DENYS. 24” x 13” in good condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of edge chips (not affecting the lettering) and a little edge rusting only. From an ex-LSWR station between Eastleigh and Southampton Central opened as Portswood in May 1861, renamed St Denys in January 1876, still open today. The target is still attached to the original wooden batten. A rare target offered only once before at auction in September 1990. | £520 |
| 6 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 43158 as carried by Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 built at Doncaster under Lot 1308 in 1952 (works number 2103) (See Lot 7 below). One of the batch allocated to the M&GN it spent part of its career shedded at Yarmouth Beach. Withdrawn from New England in January 1965 and scrapped by A. King & Son, Norwich, in the March. Repainted front some time ago, the back in ex-loco condition and still showing the original owner’s name in chalk on the back. | £900 |
| 7 | FULLY ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “№ 2103 DONCASTER 1952” as carried by the Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 loco 43158 (see Lot 6 above). Oval, 12¼” x 6½” face lightly polished only, the back in original condition. | £420 |
| 8 | SHEDPLATE: 1D DEVONS ROAD (BOW) (1949 – August 1958 for steam, total closure October 1964). This ex-NLR shed had an allocation of 50 in 1950. It became the first diesel only depot on the system in 1958; a number of the new diesels also carried this code. In ex-loco condition both sides. | £160 |
| 9 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: TICKETS. Fully flanged, 18” x 3½” VGC in light blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one minor edge chip only. | £170 |
| 10 | TOTEM: MEIR. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with deep colour and shine, a professional repair to a large face chip at the right hand end and repainting of edge rusting only. From an ex-NSR station between Stoke-on-Trent and Uttoxeter opened in October 1893, closed November 1966. A rare totem not seen at auction since April 1988. | £920 |
| 11 | LMS CARRIAGE PANEL: “TILBURY & SOUTHEND LINES ROUTE DIAGRAM” originally drawn by George Dow whose monogram and the year 1935 are shown in the bottom right hand corner. Shows the lines from Fenchurch Street with connections to the Underground system, Tottenham & Hampstead line and St Pancras with extensive use of art-deco style lettering. Bears the reference ERO 53226. 26” x 11” (frame size), a little foxing, good overall and quite scarce. | £460 |
| 12 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “MIDLAND RAILWAY ENGINEER’S DEPARTMENT – FIRE BUCKETS – These Buckets Must Only be Used in Case of Fire, & Must be Kept Full of Clean Water by The Length Ganger.” Rectangular, 13¾” x 9½” with chamfered corners, repainted in brown primer front and back. Very rare. | £150 |
| 13 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Darlington Works 2861 1936” as carried by the Gresley designed 4-6-0 B17/4 “Sandringham” class loco № 2861 and named “SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY” fitted with a standard 4200 gallon tender. Originally LNER 2861 and then 1661 becoming 61661 in BR days. Withdrawn from Cambridge in July 1959 and immediately scrapped at Doncaster Works. Face repainted, the back in original condition. A black and white postcard size photo of the engine in original condition accompanies. | £800 |
| 14 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone stamped “Caledonian Railway” and numbered “456A.” The body is stamped “3606”, “Stonehaven” and “Thornton” indicating that it was reallocated during its career. Complete with LMS reservoir, LMS burner and unmarked reflector. Internal glasses present, but a piece of the green lens is missing. Bevel-edged front lens and brass reducing lens cone which has had extra holes drilled to facilitate draughting. Stonehaven is a station between Dundee and Aberdeen, Thornton Junction was once a station on the line from Kirkcaldy to Ladybank. Restored to good condition some time ago. | £180 |
| 15 | TOTEM: WALTHAM CROSS. BR(E) half flanged dark blue in good condition with deep colour and shine, one or two minor face chips and a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-GER station on the Lea Valley line between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt opened in December 1882, still open today. A rare example seen only three times previously at auction. | £620 |
| 16 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE FOUR EGG CUP HOLDERS AND SPOONS manufactured by Gladwin. 5” diameter base standing on three ball feet, 6¼” to top of carrying handle. The egg cups fit onto pins in the base and the spoons fit into slots in the base next to them. The company initials “GWR” in roundel with “Hotels” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the base and this is repeated on the handles of each of the spoons.. A superb item in VGC. | N/S |
| 17 | SHEDPLATE: 54B TYNE DOCK (1948 – October 1958). This ex-NER shed had around 50 locos during the time it used this code. It became 52H in 1958; finally closing to steam in September 1967. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example, seldom seen at auction. | £160 |
| 18 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 27070 1952” as carried by the East African Railways metre gauge Class 13 4-8-4T No. 1311. One of a Class of eighteen locos. At one time allocated to Voi. Presumed scrapped. Diamond shape, 13¾” x 5½” in ex-loco condition, the left-hand point neatly repaired, we suspect by the railway. The number “1311” has been painted on the back. | £180 |
| 19 | LMS spring driven non-fusee OFFICE CLOCK with 8” dial marked “LMS” and with the serial number “14092” which is duplicated on a small brass plate on the back box. The face has been repainted and the clock overhauled by a non-railway clockmaker. According to official records this clock was allocated to Luton South Signal Box in 1969 and moved to Radlett Signal Box by 1977. However, it was also recorded as a 12” dial clock and manufactured by Walkers. It seems probable that this clock has been incorrectly renumbered at some point in its career. VGC and in full working order. | £220 |
| 20 | TOTEM: EAST MALLING HALT (the suffix appearing in the bottom panel). BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two minor repainted edge chips only. From an ex-SE&CR station between Otford and Maidstone East, opened in May 1913, still open today, although the “Halt” was dropped in 1969. | £420 |
| 21 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “CRATHIE CHURCH NEAR BALMORAL CASTLE ABERDEENSHIRE” by Edward Lawson from the ScR series issued in 1956-1957. A scarce view of the old church used by the royals as their place of worship on their visits to Balmoral. An autumnal scene with farmhands gathering in the sheaves of wheat using the traditional horse and cart as transport. The larger format print in an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £110 |
| 22 | NER CAST IRON NOTICE: “NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY – NOTICE – Notice is Hereby Given That the Hours During Which This Goods Station Will Be Opened to The Public, Will, Until Further Notice, Be as Follows:- Monday to Friday 8-0 AM to 5-0 PM Saturday 8-0 AM to 12-0 PM.” The opening times have obviously been changed several times, witnessed by the overplating of the times. 17¼” x 12¾” with scalloped corners, neatly repainted face in red with white lettering and edging, the back repainted grey. A very rare notice in VGC which has not appeared at auction for many years. | £280 |
| 23 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY Co Doncaster Makers № 603 1893” as carried by Stirling GNR Class J14 0-6-0ST and initially LNER Class J53. Reboilered by 1932 becoming LNER/BR Class J52. GNR No. 925, LNER Nos. 3925 and 8759 and finally BR № 68759. Withdrawn in July 1956 and scrapped. Oval, 10¾” x 6½” face repainted, but showing many knocks and scrapes of a lifetime of service. The number “68759” has been painted on the otherwise original condition back. Possibly the oldest GNR worksplate ever offered at auction. | £800 |
| 24 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1641 as carried by Hawksworth Class 1600 0-6-0PT. Built at Swindon entering traffic in March 1951 at Swansea East Dock. Withdrawn from Abercynon in November 1964 and scrapped by R. Hayes at Bridgend in March 1965. The face has been completely stripped of paint, brass in need of a polish. The back is in ex-loco condition. | £450 |
| 25 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “HUSSAR” as carried by an 0-4-0ST with outside cylinders built by Andrew Barclay № 1441 of 1919. New to The Staffordshire Coal and Iron Co Ltd, Trentham, and in about 1939 transferred to Settle Speakman and Co Ltd at Queenborough in Kent. Scrapped sometime after 1958. 28½” x 6” with scalloped corners, ex-loco condition front and back, brass lightly polished only, but showing a number of small knocks and scrapes from a lifetime of service. See also Lot 243. | N/S |
| 26 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY Tyer one-wire, two-position mahogany cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT, the large glazed front window showing twin needle positions for Down Train and Up Train. Twin plungers below this, one red, one white, with large flap to prevent the wrong plunger being used and another smaller brass reminder flap, with “Train on Line” and “Train Passed.” A small plastic plate bears the name “Takeley.” From an ex-GER signalbox on the Bishops Stortford to Braintree line. The line closed to passengers in 1952, but remained open for freight for many years after and the box remained in use as a non block post until 1966. Good ex-box condition.19” high, 11½” x 6¾” base. | £700 |
| 27 | SHEDPLATE: 32C LOWESTOFT CENTRAL (1948 – July 1962). This ex-GER shed had around 40 locos during the 1950s. It lost its allocation in September 1960, but remained open to service visiting locos for another two years. Repainted both sides. A very rare example only seen three times at auction previously. | £580 |
| 28 | WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT CREWE 1940” as carried by one of the following class 8P 4-6-2 Pacific “Princess Coronation” class locos: 46240 “CITY OF COVENTRY”, 46241 “CITY OF EDINBURGH”, 46242 “CITY OF GLASGOW”, 46243 “CITY OF LANCASTER”, or 46244 “KING GEORGE VI.” Due to wartime restrictions on locomotive construction, only five locos were produced at Crewe that year. Unfortunately, we are unable to establish which one of these carried the plate. Oval cast brass 10½” x 6¼” in good ex-loco condition. | £340 |
| 29 | GWR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT SILVERPLATE SUGAR BOWL manufactured by Elkington. 4¾” diameter base, 3¾” tall with two carrying handles. The GWR coat of arms with the initials “GWR” and wording “Birmingham Restaurant” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 30 | TOTEM: EXETER ST DAVID’S. BR(W) half flanged chocolate and cream, the suffix appearing in the lower panel, in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, a little untreated edge rusting only. An ex-GWR station opened by the Bristol & Exeter Railway in May 1846, still open today. A scarce totem and surely one of the most desirable from the West Country, not frequently seen at auction. | £1050 |
| 31 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY CARRIAGE PRINT: "EXETER CATHEDRAL [DEVON]" by Donald Maxwell from the Southern Railway Original series (1936). A very rare print, never seen before at auction. Exeter Cathedral’s east end, a few years before the Baedekker raids came overhead. Technically, Maxwell’s style is that of the nocturne deliberately portraying the structure at dusk for its atmosphere. This technique made sense when there was no flash photography or floodlighting. In an original style glazed wooden frame with titled mount. Marks to mount only, print excellent. | £300 |
| 32 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “J.J. CORNISH BUILDER WALSINGHAM.” We believe this plate to be a wagon owners plate rather than a builders plate as this name has never been associated with wagon construction. Walsingham was a station on the ex-GER line to Wells-Next-The-Sea in Norfolk, closed in September 1964. Oval, 10” x 6¾” rusty with traces of blue paint with white lettering, the back in ex-vehicle condition. | £40 |
| 33 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRUSH TRACTION № 199 1960 ENGLAND” as carried by Type 2 A1A-A1A Class 31 D5599, later 31178. New to 34B Hornsey in March 1960, it was withdrawn in July 1995 from BS Bescot and cut up by TJ Thomson Stockton during 2002. Oval, 9⅝” x 5¾” front completely stripped, the back cleaned but showing signs of originality, one bolt hole slightly extended when removed from loco. | £160 |
| 34 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3330 19D from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2, built by NBL works № 26050 in1948, last used at Sydenham, withdrawn c1988, still in existence stored at Queenstown. Oval, 20½” x 14½” in ex-loco condition painted black at centre with yellow border. | £260 |
| 35 | BR(NE) ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “YORK” in tangerine with white letters black edged, in VGC with a couple of minor edge chips only. From the ex-NER station on the ECML opened in July 1877 replacing various earlier structures. Semi-circular in shape, made to fit around one of the many station columns. 36” long, 6” wide, 22” radius and fully flanged. A rare item, seldom seen at auction. | £1500 |
| 36 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE FRUIT BOWL in an unusual style with wavy edges and fancy decorative floral fretwork on the dish. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll underneath are clearly incised at the centre of the bowl. Manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 10” diameter bowl, 3” high. VGC. | £340 |
| 37 | SHEDPLATE: 71I SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS (1948 – September 1963). This ex-LSWR shed was perhaps most famous for its allocation of 14 USA tanks. In September 1963 it was recoded 70I, when it had also become home to 14 Class 07 diesel shunters. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. Rare. | £750 |
| 38 | BRASS FACED TYER’S № 1 SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SHELFORD JUNC – LINTON 30.” This ex-GER single line section ceased to exist when the Shelford Junction to Sudbury line was closed to traffic in March1967. Very good ex-section condition. | £250 |
| 39 | BR(Sc) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: LADIES WAITING ROOM. Fully flanged, 18” x 6” VGC in light blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one minor edge chip only. | £135 |
| 40 | TOTEM: MENAI BRIDGE. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two unrepaired edge chips only. From an ex-LNWR station opened by the Chester & Holyhead Railway in October 1858, closed February 1966. A rare totem only offered three times previously at auction, the last time in March 2001. | £1000 |
| | LOTS 41-44: PULLMAN CAR ITEMS | |
| 41 | PULLMAN CAR COMPANY SILVERPLATE ICE BUCKET made in Sheffield. 4⅛” diameter base, 4½” high with carrying handles. Ring pattern around sides. Pullman company coat of arms with the wording “Pullman Car Company Limited” in garter around them clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £200 |
| 42 | PULLMAN CAR COMPANY original gold leaf transfer COAT OF ARMS showing two lions holding shield with “Pullman” in scroll at base. Mounted on dark brown painted board 18” x 16½” in good condition. | £30 |
| 43 | PULLMAN CAR COMPANY SILVERPLATE TEA SET mostly manufactured by Walker & Hall, later design for the “Blue Pullman” services and dated 1963. The set comprises tea pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and sugar tongs (these are by Gladwin). All pieces have been stamped with the “Pullman” coat of arms. All items in VGC. (4) | £35 |
| 44 | PULLMAN CAR SILVERPLATE TABLEWARE ITEMS comprising sauce boat, large spoon, smaller spoon, tea fork, from a variety of manufacturers including Elkington, Walker & Hall and Gladwin. All items properly incised with the earlier “Pullman Car Company” coat of arms and wording. VGC. (4) | £55 |
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| 45 | TOTEM: ANGEL ROAD. BR(E) fully flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine. One face chip, minor edge chip and rusting only. An ex-GER Lea Valley line station between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt originally named Water Lane when opened in March 1849, renamed in January 1864. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £750 |
| 46 | MARYPORT & CARLISLE RAILWAY Tyer’s one-wire, three-position mahogany BLOCK INSTRUMENT in good ex-box condition with internal wiring labels referring to Leegate (between Wigton and Aspatria). It was removed from either Wigton (to the north and Up direction) or Brayton Station signal boxes (to the south, Down direction) in July 1964 when Leegate signal box was closed. Base 12” x 6½”, height 20”. | £500 |
| 47 | SHEDPLATE: 60C HELMSDALE (1949 – July 1961). This ex-Highland Railway shed most famously housed two ex GWR pannier tanks, 1646 and 1649, for working the Dornoch branch. Only 3 other locos were allocated at this time. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. An extremely rare plate only seen three times at auction previously. The lot is accompanied by a B&W photograph of loco 54495 carrying a 60C shedplate. | £1000 |
| 48 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS DONCASTER 1962 Electrical Equipment Associated Electrical Industries” as carried by BR 25kV AC overhead AL5 class Bo-Bo electric loco E3078, later 85023. New to ACL (Crewe) in March 1963, it was withdrawn from LG Longsight in October 1991, and cut up by MC Processors Glasgow in October 1992. Rectangular, 8½” x 5¾” face restored, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 49 | ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS ARTWORK: “6024 “KING EDWARD I” IN SONNING CUTTING” by Philip D Hawkins. A finely detailed study of “King” class loco 6024 and its train of chocolate and cream liveried BR Mk1 coaches on the down fast line at Sonning Cutting east of Reading probably circa 1960. The loco a Collett "King" Class 4-6-0 built at Swindon in 1930. First allocated to Plymouth Laira and still there in August 1950. Double chimney fitted March 1957. In March 1959 it was allocated to Old Oak Common and finished its days at Cardiff Canton. Withdrawn June 1962 and acquired by Woodham's, Barry, in December 1962. Sold for preservation and departed from Barry to Quainton Road in March 1973. Painted c.1985, the work is framed, 17½” x 13½” and in VGC. A founder member of the Guild of Railway Artists in 1979, Philip D Hawkins graduated from Birmingham College of Art and Design as a technical illustrator taking up a position at Metropolitan Cammell at Washwood Heath where he created artists impressions of company’s rolling stock products to display to clients before construction. He later became a photographer for a West Midlands newspaper before taking up painting full time in 1978. His work has become well renowned and is commissioned by national railway companies such as Freightliner, Virgin Trains, Docklands Light Railway, EWS, Bombardier, amongst many others. Philip now lives in Dawlish Devon. His work is highly sought-after and the five original studies in this auction represent a very rare opportunity to obtain such good quality artwork. See also Lots 139, 189, 299 and 349 | £1500 |
| 50 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “DUMFRIES-SHIRE” as carried by the LNER Gresley D49/1 “Shire” Class 4-4-0 built at Darlington in March 1929 as number 2757. Renumbered 2732 in April 1946 and 62732 by BR in September 1948. Withdrawn from Darlington in November 1958 and scrapped at Darlington Works. 57” x 6” the front repainted some time ago, brass lightly polished only. The back was also painted at the same time, but evidence of originality is obvious. | £7100 |
| | LOTS 51-69: POSTERS | |
| | (Q/R quad royal (50” x 40”) D/R double royal (25” x 40”)) | |
| | (SEE ALSO LOTS 151 – 169 IN THE MAIN AUCTION, 1415 – 1475 IN THE POSTAL AUCTION SECTION) | |
| 51 | BR(S) Q/R POSTER: PORT TO PORT (Terence Tenison Cuneo 1907-1996). This is a 1957 issue and one of several shipping posters that Cuneo produced around the time. It shows merchant navy officers on the bridge of a cross-channel ferry. Rolled, VGC. | N/S |
| 52 | SR SOUTHERN ELECTRIC Q/R POSTER: SUMMER SERVICES FOR WINTER VISITORS To Portsmouth Southsea & Isle Of Wight (Charles Pears 1873-1958). Issued in 1937 to promote the SR prowess in electric trains, this is a classic poster image. Ref: AD4346. Minor creases, VGC otherwise. | £1100 |
| 53 | LNER Q/R POSTER: HARWICH FOR THE CONTINENT – The Night Parade (Frank Henry Mason 1876-1965). A quite magnificent 1934 poster showing ships about to leave for the continent. This wonderful poster appeared when Mason was at the height of his popularity and is one of a pair with the same title and subject. Folded, good otherwise. | £950 |
| 54 | BR (M) Q/R POSTER: DIESEL TRAINS (Lakeland scene) (Barber). This poster illustrates a scenic journey that used to be possible along the shores of Bassenthwaite, between Keswick and Cockermouth. Today the trackbed forms part of the dual carriageway that takes tourists across to West Cumbria. Ref: LM28061. Folded, good otherwise. | £90 |
| 55 | LNER Q/R POSTER: THE FORTH BRIDGE – East Coast Route (Frank William Brangwyn 1867-1956). Poster that the LNER published in 1929, when the famous Sir Frank Brangwyn was producing several travel posters in his unique ‘dark brown’ style. This is not a common poster and a classic amongst collectors. Folded, small holes at corners of folds, good otherwise. | £700 |
| 56 | BR (Sc) Q/R POSTER: SERVICE TO INDUSTRY – Ore Discharge Plant (Alasdair MacFarlane 1902-1960). In the mid 1950s British Railways issued a number of industrial posters of which this is one. It shows the ore terminal in Glasgow and was featured in Scottish Poster book (Furness/ V1/p156). Poster dates from 1954.Ref: B25083. Folded, wrinkled edges at base, good otherwise. | £50 |
| 57 | BR (M) Q/R POSTER: THREE NEW SHIPS FOR THE HEYSHAM – Belfast Overnight Service (Leslie Arthur Wilcox 1904-1982). The Irish Sea routes saw investment in the mid 1950s in three new vessels TSS “Duke of Lancaster”, TSS “Duke of Argyll” and TSS “Duke of Rothesay.” This 1956 poster celebrates the introduction of these new ships to ply the service from Lancashire to Northern Ireland. Ref: 13856. Rolled, VGC. | £330 |
| 58 | LNER D/R POSTER: THE DALES (Schabelsky). In the 1930s the LMS and LNER were vying for tourist traffic to the Yorkshire Dales. This wonderfully painted watermill scene was the LNER’s approach to try to encourage weekend excursions. Featured on page 173 of Furness/Vol2. Rolled and in good condition. | £170 |
| 59 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (S) D/R POSTER: HAMPTON COURT – Where History Lingers (Claude Buckle 1905-1973). An early 1950s poster showing a historical procession leaving the famous palace in Middlesex. More colourful artwork than is typical for many Buckle posters. Ref: AD6447. Folded, small edge nick at top, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 60 | BR (Sc) D/R POSTER: THE WEST HIGHLAND LINE NEAR ARISAIG (William Douglas MacLeod 1892-1963). This is a poster issued in the early 1950s to advertise one of Britain’s greatest railway journeys. From the train the islands of Rhum and Eigg can be seen. Lovely Scottish artwork (Furness/vol1/119). Ref B12763. Folded, a couple of small stains in margin, good otherwise. | £360 |
| 61 | BR (E) D/R POSTER: BOSTON LINCOLNSHIRE (Lance Harry Mosse Cattermole 1898-1992). Cattermole was famous for his historical and ceremonial posters. This one from the early 1960s shows the Pilgrim Fathers in front of the Guildhall after their 1607 trial. Ref: PP1148. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 62 | BR (WR) D/R POSTER: VISIT LONDON (Gordon Nichol 1888-1959). This is a 1954 re-issue of the poster that first appeared the year before to celebrate the Coronation. It shows the Household Cavalry on parade in front of Buckingham Palace. It is full of movement and ceremony from a very under-rated artist. Ref: PR/40. Rolled, VGC. | £60 |
| 63 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE D/R POSTER: THE FLYING SCOTSMAN (A. N. Wolstenholme). This semi-pictorial timetable was issued in 1951 and is one of many superbly crafted drawings of famous engines and expresses of that time. This example featured the new A1 class Pacific 60135, at that time still awaiting it’s name “Madge Wildfire.” Any artwork by Wolstenholme is prized today (see Furness/Vol1/202). Ref: FS4. Rolled, one small nick at base, VGC otherwise. | £400 |
| 64 | BR (NE) D/R POSTER: YORK – The Shambles (Alan Carr Linford b1926- ). One of the best posters made in BR times of the historic city of York. It appeared in 1962. Carr Linford is favoured as an artist by the Royal Family and his wonderful style is well suited to BR’s projected image of the times. Featured in Furness/Vol2/224. Rolled, slight creasing, good otherwise. | £70 |
| 65 | GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAY (IRELAND) D/R POSTER: GSR SERVICES (Anon). Poster shows parcels, cartage and other services set against a map of the whole of Ireland. This is a poster that is not seen that often. Slight creasing with one or two edge tears (two tape repaired), good overall. | £220 |
| 66 | HIGHLAND RAILWAY D/R POSTER: ROUTE TO THE HIGHLANDS (Anon). Superb late Victorian poster showing timetables against typical lithography of the time (see Furness/Vol1/3). Folded, some edge nicks and tears with minor loss, good overall. | £90 |
| 67 | BR (M) D/R POSTER: NEW BRIGHTON (Studio Seven). An uncommon poster from the Art Agency contracted to produce many BR posters in the 1950s and 1960s. This is only the second 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. Ref: LM25160. Folded, good otherwise. | £220 |
| 68 | VSOE D/R POSTER: THE DINING CAR (Pierre Fix Masseau 1905-1994). This poster was issued in 1979 to celebrate the revival of the famous Pullman between London and Venice via Paris. Very colourful poster. Rolled, VGC. | £60 |
| 69 | VSOE D/R POSTER: VICTORIA STATION LONDON (Pierre Fix Masseau 1905-1994). Issued two years after the Dining Car poster (above) in 1981, this more abstract poster shows a French locomotive hauling the Pullman cars with the Union Jack as the colourful backdrop. Rolled, VGC. | £60 |
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| 70 | TOTEM: SUDBURY. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little unrestored edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-NSR station between Uttoxeter and Derby opened in September 1848, closed November 1966. | £480 |
| 71 | GWR SOUTH WALES HOTEL SILVERPLATE 1 PINT TEA POT manufactured by Elkington. 4⅝” diameter base, 5½” tall with handle and spout.. The initials “GWR” with “South Wales Hotel” in garter around them are clearly incised on the side. The South Wales Railway opened the hotel at Milford, later named Neyland in 1856. The company was amalgamated with the Great Western in August 1863. The hotel closed c.1911. A rare item in VGC. | N/S |
| 72 | MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY JOINT COMMITTEE CAST IRON BRIDGEPLATE: “217 M&GN.” From the girder bridge over the river at the east end of North Drove station between Bourne and Spalding closed to passengers in September 1958. Oval, 14¾” x 10” repainted front and back some time ago. | £55 |
| 73 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Darlington Works 62717 1928” as carried by the Gresley designed D49/1 class 4-4-0 loco named “BANFFSHIRE” which was originally LNER 309 and then 2717 becoming 62717 in BR days. Withdrawn from Hull Dairycoates in January 1961 and scrapped at Darlington Works the following month. Face repainted in maroon, the back in original condition. | £950 |
| 74 | RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY three-aspect HANDLAMP the body clearly stamped “R&SBR”, and oval brass labeled “Lamp Manufacturers Co, London.” Pie crust top with wire carrying handle. Complete with unmarked vessel, burner and reflector. Internal glasses present and intact. The front lens is rectangular, 3½” x 5¼” and complete. Completely unrestored condition. Rare. | £700 |
| 75 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “HAGUENAU” as carried by an SNCF Class 15000 Bo-Bo 25kV 50Hz electric locomotive No. BB15048 built by Alsthom and MTE between 1971 and 1978. Initially 65 locomotives strong, the series was widely used on the whole French 25kV network before losing services to TGV trains when the LGV-Est went into service in 2007. The loco was based at Strasbourg and was named on 12 September 1987. Haguenau is in the Department of Bas-Rhin and is second in size only to Strasbourg which is some 19 miles to the south. To the north of the town is the largest undivided forest in France. Shield shape, cast aluminium, 19” x 24” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £750 |
| 76 | LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY Tyer’s pattern wooden cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT the glazed window showing twin needles for up and down lines with three positions. The top is labelled “Carstairs № 2 Dn Loop Line.” A Bakelite commutator for controlling the bottom needle. There is also a separate brass plunger and repeater light. The side has brass surrounded wire mesh covers the built-in internal block bell. Locked at the top to prevent unauthorized access to the instrument. Base 12” x 9½”, height 18½” in good ex-box condition. | £170 |
| 77 | SHEDPLATE: 53C HULL SPRINGHEAD (1949 – December 1958). This shed was adjacent to the H&BR works of the same name. Its 1950 allocation of 55 locos dwindled to just 16 at closure in 1958. In ex-loco condition both sides. | £210 |
| 78 | WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC Co Ltd Vulcan Works Newton-le-Willows England № 3884/D1248 1968” as carried by Caminhos de Ferro Portuguese (CP) 5' 6'' gauge Class 1800 Co-Co Diesel Electric № 1803. In 1968 CP bought ten of these locomotives which are similar to the BR Class 50s but also owe much to the Class 20s. They were numbered 1801-1810 in CP stock and taken out of service some years ago. These famous Portuguese “Hoovers” are shorter and wider than the English version and have become a cult loco amongst certain enthusiasts. № 1803 is reported as last being overhauled in March 1998 and in January 2009 as being stored at Barreiro with eight other members of the class. Rectangular, chromed cast brass, 10¼” x 4⅝” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £950 |
| 79 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: STATION MASTER. Fully flanged, 18” x 6” VGC in maroon with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a couple of minor edge chips only. | £260 |
| 80 | TOTEM: NORTHUMBERLAND PK. BR(E) fully flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-GER Lea Valley Line station between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt, opened as Marsh Lane in April 1842, renamed Park in June 1852 and Northumberland Park in July 1923. A rare totem, only once previously at auction in 1986. | £2300 |
| 81 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “THE CASTLE INVERNESS” by F Donald Blake from the ScR series issued in 1956-1957. A view of the ancient castle overlooking the River Ness with the castellated suspension bridge for pedestrians in the foreground. The larger format print in an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £75 |
| 82 | CAST IRON NOTICE: “RIVER DOVE WATER BOARD – STRICTLY PRIVATE Unauathorised Persons Please Keep Out.” 24½” x 19” painted both sides in brown primer. From Hartington to its confluence with the River Manifold at Ilam, the river flows through a series of scenic limestone valleys, known collectively as Dovedale. Dovedale is also particularly used for the name of that section between the stepping stones under Thorpe Cloud and Milldale. Much of the dale is in the ownership of the National Trust, being part of their South Peak Estate. Dovedale itself was acquired in 1934, with successive properties being added until 1938, and Wolfscote Dale in 1948. Dovedale was declared a National Nature Reserve in 2006. | £30 |
| 83 | FULLY ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “HUDSWELL CLARKE & Co RAILWAY FOUNDRY LEEDS № 448 1895 Rebuilt 1912” as carried by standard gauge 0-4-0ST named "KENNETH". New to York United Gas Light Co., Layerthorpe Works, at a cost of £680. Painted ex-works in Midland red. Withdrawn 1959 and scrapped 1963. Oval, 13⅛” x 8½” face lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £1500 |
| 84 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3678 24 from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 2-8-4 built by NBL Works № 26390 in 1949, last used at Paarden Eiland, withdrawn by 1981, scrapped Touws River Oct. 1984. Oval, 20½” x 14½” repainted front, brass lightly polished, showing some in-service knocks and scrapes, the back in ex-loco condition. | £360 |
| 85 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET SIGN: LIPHOOK. 24” x 13” in good condition with deep colour and shine, a few edge chips (not affecting the lettering) and a little edge rusting only. From an ex-LSWR station between Haselmere and Liss on the line to Portsmouth opened in January 1859, still open today. A rare target offered only once before at auction. | £350 |
| 86 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 44982 as carried by Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 built at Horwich under Lot 183 in 1946 and originally numbered 4982 by the LMS becoming 44982 under BR. Withdrawn from Carlisle Kingmoor in May 1967 and scrapped by McWilliams, Shettleston, in the November. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £480 |
| 87 | 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 Bescot had over 60 locos in its care, and a few Class 08 shunters also carried this code. Repainted front and back. | £80 |
| 88 | LNWR. A wooden-cased Fletcher’s twin-needle BLOCK INSTRUMENT with the ivorine description plate “Droylesden Junction.” The glazed display shows “Up Line” and “Down Line” with a dial and tapper below. The plunger section is held in position by hinged flaps each side. 11” wide, 25” high, in good ex-box condition, complete with the wooden plinth which accommodates the bell below the main body. The instrument originates from Ashton Moss Junction signal box which closed along with the Droylesden Station Junction to Ashton Moss Junction line in July 1969. | £120 |
| 89 | LYTHAM ST ANNES CORPORATION TRAMWAYS CONDUCTOR’S STARTING BELL. Recovered from a tramcar on the closure of the line and mounted on a wooden presentation board with an engraved plaque “Lytham St Annes Corporation Tramways 1896 – 1937.” Nickel plated, approx 6¾” x 4¾” at base, 5” to top of clapper. A little wear to the clapper, VGC otherwise with a nice shiny bell. | £110 |
| 90 | TOTEM: WARRINGTON. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with deep colour and shine, some repaired edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-LNWR station on the WCML opened in November 1868, still open today. | £500 |
| 91 | BR(E) ENAMEL SIGN: “BRITISH RAILWAYS (in totem) HEAVY VEHICLES MUST KEEP 4FT CLEAR OF DOCK WALLS” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one or two chips, but good overall. 36” x 24” flangeless. | £90 |
| 92 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY ELECTRICS SILVERPLATE WAITERS TRAY manufactured by Walker & Hall. 12” diameter tray without pattern. The initials “SR” through an electric “flash” are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £120 |
| 93 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd LONDON № 2691/D452 1959 The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Locomotive Works England” as carried by the BR type 4 diesel-electric 1Co-Co1 class 40 loco numbered D235, later 40035. New to 5A Crewe North in October1959, it was named “APAPA Elder Dempster Lines,” in May 1962. Withdrawn in September 1984 from LO Longsight, it was cut up at Crewe Works in June 1985. Rectangular, 10⅛” x 4½” in ex-loco condition front and back, although the face has been lacquered. | £780 |
| 94 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 5746 as carried by Collett Class 5700 0-6-0PT. Built by the North British Locomotive Company Works № 23864 in 1929. Entered traffic April 1929 at Swansea East Dock. After WW2 it was at Neath and finally moved to Didcot from where it was withdrawn in 1962 being sent to A. King & Son at Norwich for scrap. Face restored some time ago, brass lightly polished only. The initials “PH” have been stamped in the bottom rim. Back is in ex-loco condition. | £550 |
| 95 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: FINNINGLEY. 32” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-GN&GE Joint Line station between Doncaster and Gainsborough Lea Road, opened in July 1867, closed September 1961. Repainted front in black and white some time ago, the back in original condition. | £680 |
| 96 | GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY wooden cased BLOCK BELL bearing the ivorine plate “Gotham Sidings” below the tapper on the front. Gotham Sidings signal box was located on the GCR line between Loughborough and Nottingham. It closed in January 1970 along with Hotchley Hill and Ruddington, the two signal boxes it worked to. 9” x 10” base, 11½” to top of square bell. Good ex-box condition. | £170 |
| 97 | SHEDPLATE: 87K SWANSEA VICTORIA (1949 – August 1959). This ex-LNWR shed, formerly coded 4A by the LMS, became part of the Western Region in 1949, when it was home to 50 locos. It retained a substantial allocation of 55 locos right up to closure. Unpainted, ex-loco condition both sides. A rare example seldom seen at auction. | £280 |
| 98 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “R&W HAWTHORN LESLIE & Co Ltd Engineers Newcastle on Tyne England 2835 1910” as carried by a standard gauge 0-6-0ST new to Seaton Burn Coal Co. Ltd. as their № 7. On 1 April 1938 it moved to Hartley Main Colliery Ltd and on 1 January 1947 transferred to the National Coal Board under which it was at Killingworth, South Delaval and Bedlington. Last shed was Backworth and it was scrapped there in August 1965. Oval, 13” x 8½” repainted front, brass lightly polished, the back in original condition. | £190 |
| 99 | ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS ARTWORK: “60017 “SILVER FOX” AT SPEED.” An oil on canvas study by John Austin showing the loco at full speed on an express passenger train in the late 1950s. The loco was a Gresley Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific built at Doncaster № 1823 in 1935. In LNER days originally numbered 2512 and then 17 becoming 60017 under BR. Shedded at King's Cross for almost all of its life it became a New England resident right at the very end in June 1963 and was withdrawn from there in the October being scrapped at Doncaster Works. It is depicted in Brunswick green livery and has the later lion and wheel BR emblem on the tender. A very accomplished work showing a considerable amount of detail with the perspective and lighting just right. John Austin is an honorary fellow of the Guild of Railway Artists and has won the “Picture of the Year Award” 16 times in the past 17 years. Framed, 42” x 26” and in excellent condition. | £1300 |
| 100 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SIR GALLERON KING ARTHUR CLASS” as carried by Southern Railway N15 "King Arthur Class" 4-6-0 built at Eastleigh in 1927 as № 806 (later BR 30806) the last of the class . Withdrawn in April 1961 from Eastleigh shed and scrapped at the Works. Sir Galleron of Galway was one of the more obscure knights in Malory's account of the Knights of the Round Table in "Le Morte d'Arthur". 39½” x 5⅞” with chevron shape ends, face restored some time ago, brass lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition with the number “806” clearly stamped therein. | £8000 |
| 101 | CARRIAGE PRINT: "GREAT EASTON, DUNMOW, ESSEX" by F Donald Blake R.I. from the LNER post-war series approx 1947. A scarce print in mint condition. Essex can offer a surprisingly hilly variety of prospects. The village of Great Easton is one. Never served by a railway, it lies in the Chelmer valley between Great Dunmow and Thaxted (each had a railway, now closed). The view is formed by looking downhill from the churchyard of St. John & St. Giles. In original style glazed wooden frame. | £140 |
| 102 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE TWIN OIL/VINEGAR BOTTLE HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall. Holds two cut glass bottles complete with stoppers. 7” x 3¼” base on four ball feet, 8¾” to top of circular carrying handle. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the base. VGC. | £280 |
| 103 | LNER FULLY ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “BUILT BY LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co Darlington Works № 1986 1946” as carried by Stanier LMS Class 8F 2-8-0 built to the order of the LNER and classified O6. Under the LNER it was originally numbered 3144 then 3544. Transferred, initially on loan, to the LMS in 1947 where it became 8749 and then 48749 under BR. Withdrawn from Patricroft in April 1968 and scrapped by Cashmore's of Great Bridge. Oval, 13¼” x 7¾” face lightly polished only, the back in original condition. | £900 |
| 104 | CERAMIC MUG 4” tall with print in brown and applied colours of 2-2-2 locomotive “EXPRESS” hauling contemporary passenger train. Probably mid 19th century. Marked on base “Railway H&B” (probably Hampson & Broadhurst, London 1847-1853). Slight crazing on inside base, VGC otherwise. | £50 |
| 105 | GWR ENAMEL LAMP TABLET: LLANDECWYN HALT in black with white lettering. Some chipping affecting the lettering in the word “Halt,” a little edge rusting and damage to the top flange around the fixing holes particularly. From an ex-GWR station on the Cambrian Coast line between Harlech and Porthmadog, opened in July 1930, closed in May 1994. 17½” x 3⅛”. | £400 |
| 106 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 62033 as carried by Peppercorn Class K1 2-6-0 developed from Thompson two-cylinder rebuild of Gresley K4. Built by the North British Locomotive Company No. 26637/1949. Into service August 1949 and withdrawn from Frodingham in January 1965. Scrapped by A. Draper at Hull in April the same year. Front repainted a long time ago, the back in ex-loco condition. | £500 |
| 107 | SHEDPLATE: 50C SELBY (1948 – September 1959), then HULL BOTANIC GARDENS (January 1960 – 1973). The ex-NER shed at Selby had 60 locos allocated during this period. Hull Botanic Gardens, another ex-NER shed, became a purpose built diesel maintenance facility, and many DMU vehicles and locos carried this code. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £170 |
| 108 | GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY PALACE HOTEL SILVERPLATE BREAKFAST WARMER manufactured by Elkington. Oval, 11” x 8” with lifting lid to reveal flat tray and bowl underneath for holding hot water. 7½” tall and stands on four claw feet. The top is clearly incised “GNSR” surround by garter with the wording “Palace Hotel.” The hotel located in Aberdeen opened in 1874, was purchased by the Great North of Scotland Railway in 1890 and refurbished in 1891 and extended in 1894. It was destroyed by fire in October 1941. An unusual piece in VGC. | N/S |
| 109 | LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY four-sided glazed oil STATION LAMP with original glass tablet “BEAULIEU ROAD.” Inward sloping roof glasses painted over (two of these have cracks to glass), flute chimney, leaf corners, one door opens to reveal innards comprising unmarked vessel, burner and glass flute. From a station between Lyndhurst Road and Brockenhurst on the Bournemouth line opened in June 1847, closed March 1860, reopened November 1895, still open today. 10” x 10” at base, 15½” x 15½” at maximum, 33½” high. Ex-station unrestored condition painted green with plenty of character. | £420 |
| 110 | TOTEM: HITHER GREEN. BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, one or two minor repainted edge chips only. From an ex-South Eastern Railway South East London suburban station between St John’s and Chiselhurst, the junction for Sidcup, opened in June 1895, still open today. | £460 |
| 111 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “APPLEBY, WESTMORLAND” by Elis Silas from the LMR series (A) issued in 1950. A view of the town square with castellated gateway and walls beyond. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £80 |
| 112 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “DAVY BROTHERS LIMITED SHEFFIELD № 2429 1924.” This may not be a wagon builders plate at all, but possibly a wagon owners plate. Davy Brothers were never registered as wagon builders. To further the mystery, the back of the plate has been endorsed “ Lancashire Boiler, Blidworth? You pays your money and takes your choice. Oval, 9¼” x 6¼” with plenty of peeling paint. | £20 |
| 113 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS CREWE BUILT 1960 Power Equipment by The British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd and Sulzer” as carried by 1,160HP type 2 diesel-electric Bo-Bo Class 24 D5045, later 24045. New to 31B March in November 1959, it was withdrawn from CD Crewe in August 1975, and cut up at Swindon Works. Rectangular 13” x 6½” face restored in rail blue, the back cleaned and painted in grey primer. | £130 |
| 114 | EAST AFRICAN RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3145 as carried by the EAR 31 class (also known as the “Tribal” Class) 2-8-4 tender locomotive. Built by Vulcan Foundry at Newton-le-Willows in 1955, with works number 6272, the locomotive was shipped to Kenya and placed into service in 1956. The loco was named "TSOTO." Rectangular 17½” x 6½” face repainted some time ago, brass polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 115 | LMS PATTERN SIGNALBOX BOARD: “GEORGES ROAD JCT.” from an ex-CLC location between Cheadle and Stockport Tiviot Dale, the junction for Wellington Road Goods. Georges Road Junction signal box was ready for use in 1884 and was opened by the Cheshire Lines Railway. It was built to the Type 1b design fitted with a 50 lever CLR Tappet frame which was eventually extended to 53 levers. It was out of use from 16th December 1980 due to tunnel damage caused by construction of the M63 (now M60) motorway, and was closed on 18th March 1984. 76½” x 10” repainted in black both sides, the lettering in white. A B&W photograph accompanies the lot. | £320 |
| 116 | MIDLAND RAILWAY mahogany cased rotary BLOCK INSTRUMENT with three position dial showing through glazed aperture at top, below which is a rotary dial repeating the positions shown above it engraved on circular brass plate. There are also push buttons brass labelled “BBI Release” and “Line Clear Cancel” plus a brass framed and glazed “Train on Line Cancel” button. At the bottom centre of the instrument there is a lamp repeater for a distant signal. Base 11” x 7½”, height 19½” in good ex-box condition. | £22 |
| 117 | SHEDPLATE: 63A PERTH (1949 – May 1967). This extensive ex-CR shed known as Perth South was home to 140 locos in the early 1950s. By 1965 this was reduced to just 30. Visitors to the depot at this time would marvel at the sight of several A4s either being serviced or in temporary store. Repainted both sides. | £320 |
| 118 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY DARLINGTON WORKS 61418 1920” as carried by Raven North Eastern Railway Class S3 4-6-0 later LNER/BR class B16. Under the LNER it retained its original NER № 922 but was renumbered 1418 in 1946 until renumbered 61418 by BR. Withdrawn from York in June 1964 and sent to A. Draper at Hull for scrap. Stripped of paint front and back, but plenty of evidence of originality. | £400 |
| 119 | GWR HOTELS PAIR OF SILVERPLATE SALMON SERVERS comprising knife and fork manufactured by Elkington. The five pronged fork is 9½” long and the knife is 11½”. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll underneath are clearly incised in the handles of both items. VGC. (2) | N/S |
| 120 | TOTEM: FERRYBRIDGE. BR (NE) fully flanged tangerine, black edged lettering, in very good condition with excellent colour and shine, a little unrestored minor edge rusting only. From an ex-Swinton & Knottingley Joint Line station opened in May 1882, renamed Ferrybridge for Knottingley in June 1901, closed September 1965. This is one of the scarcer “wide flange” variety of totems, only one of which has been offered at auction previously, in June 2001. | £1500 |
| 121 | BR(M) ENAMEL SIGN: TICKETS VGC in maroon with white lettering, deep colour and shine, minor edge chips and rusting only. 21” x 6” fully flanged. | £110 |
| 122 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY cast iron UMBRELLA STAND of ornate design with laurel leaf design inside an arch at the top of a two-column back rail with rose design at half-way point, going down to the base with base holding the drip tray with the initials “L” and “Y” embossed, repeating the same initials at the base of the back rail. A semi-circular rail which stops the umbrellas falling over is attached to the back rail. Stands some 26” high the semi-circular base some 15” across. Nicely restored to VGC in brown. | £500 |
| 123 | LEASING PLATE: “THIS LOCOMOTIVE IS THE PROPERTY OF ENGLISH ELECTRIC LEASINGS LIMITED” as carried by the BR Co-Co 2,750HP diesel-electric loco D431 later 50031 class 50 and named “HOOD” in June 1978. New to D05 (Crewe) in July 1968 works number 3801/D1172, it was named in June 1978. Withdrawn from LA Laira in July 1991, it is now preserved by the Class 50 Fund. Oval chromed brass 9½” x 3½” face in ex-loco condition, the back cleaned. | £400 |
| 124 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 9411 as carried by Collett Class 9400 0-6-0PT built by Robert Stephenson and Hawthorn № 7548 in 1950 mainly for heavy shunting and short distance freight. Its first shed was Barry but by the end of the 1950s it was at Old Oak Common from where it was withdrawn in June 1965. Scrapped by T.W. Ward at Briton Ferry in the October. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £450 |
| 125 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “THE BLACK PRINCE” as carried by 25kv AC overhead electric Bo-Bo Class 87 loco 87011. Built at Crewe Works and released to traffic in January 1974, it had this Swindon plate attached in May 1978. Withdrawn from main line running and now stored at Euro Phoenix depot, Long Marston. Cast aluminium 65” x 10” restored face, the back in ex-loco condition. | £3900 |
| 126 | CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE (MR Pattern) wooden cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT. Glazed window with dial marked “Up Line” with “Train on Line”, “Line Clear” and “Line Blocked” positions. Handle below. The ivorine identification label has been removed. Base 11¼” x 6” and stands 19¼” high. The top is clearly stamped “C.L.C.” Good ex-box condition. | £700 |
| 127 | SHEDPLATE: 11A CARNFORTH (1948 – April 1958), then BARROW-IN-FURNESS (April 1958 – June 1960). The ex-LNWR shed at Carnforth was home to around 40 locos in the 1950s. The ex- FR shed at Barrow had 50 locos in the short while it used this code. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example, seldom seen at auction. | £90 |
| 128 | LNER SILVERPLATE NIBBLES BOWL manufactured by Gladwin of Sheffield “Embassy” ware. 5” diameter wavy edge design, the script initials “LNER” are clearly incised on the side. Good condition. | £90 |
| 129 | BR(S) SIGNALLING DIAGRAM: BINEGAR. A coloured diagram showing running lines, crossovers, switches and signals controlled from this former Somerset & Dorset Joint Line signalbox located between Midsomer Norton South and Shepton Mallet. It also shows a detailed table of the Mechanical and Electrical Interlocking of points and signals. Binegar signal box was a SDJR Type 2 design signal box which opened in July 1885 fitted with a 16 lever frame moved from the previous box. A replacement 24 lever S&F 1888 Duplex frame was installed in 1892 and the box was closed along with the SDJR line between Radstock and Blandford Forum in March 1966. The diagram was produced c. 1948. Housed in original frame 32½” x 24” with a little wrinkling and minor fading only. | £1050 |
| 130 | TOTEM: BANGOR. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, unrestored edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-LNWR station opened by the Chester & Holyhead Railway in May 1848, still open today. A scarce totem. | £800 |
| 131 | CARRIAGE PRINT: FLATFORD MILL NEAR MANNINGTREE SUFFOLK by Kenneth Steel from the LNER post-war series 1948 – 1955. Kenneth Steel painted the view, immortalised by John Constable from the south bank (Essex side) . The River Stour was a navigation from 1705. Willy Lott’s cottage, visible on the right, was obscured by trees by 2006. A river wall in the foreground now raises the vantage point of this view. The mill has been a National Trust property since 1943. In an original style glazed wooden frame and VGC. | £65 |
| 132 | GCR CAST IRON NOTICE: “GREAT CENTRAL RY TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED Penalty Forty Shillings or Imprisonment for One month.” (RAG Ref TPGC402). 23¼” x 12¾” with reverse radius corners. Devoid of paint, but previous post fitting obvious on the back. | £80 |
| 133 | FULLY ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co Doncaster № 2016 1947” as carried by Thompson Class A2 4-6-2 No. 60525 "A. H. PEPPERCORN". Into traffic 24 December 1947. Shedded at Doncaster and New England before becoming a long time Aberdeen Ferryhill resident. Withdrawn from Ferryhill 27 March 1963 and scrapped at St. Rollox works in the April. Oval, 13⅜” x 7⅝” face lightly polished only, the back in ex- loco condition, with traces of Brunswick green and is clearly stamped with the number “525.” | £4800 |
| 134 | GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY three aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone bearing a peronalised brass plate stamped “J Gauld” and a small plate “Kerosene.” Hinged lifting piecrust top. The body is brass plated “Great North of Scotland Railway” but the location has been removed. Some holes have been drilled through the label to assist draughting. Complete with reservoir marked “LNE-C”, LNER burner and unmarked reflector. Bevel edged front lens with copper bezel and copper lens reducing cone. Internal lenses present, but green glass is broken. Restored to VGC. | N/S |
| 135 | TOTEM: BEATTOCK. BR (Sc) fully flanged light blue, in good condition, but colour a little dull, a minor face graze and a little repainted edge rusting only. An ex-Caledonian Railway West Coast Main Line location between Carlisle and Glasgow opened in September 1847, closed January 1972. A scarce totem seldom seen at auction. | £550 |
| 136 | BR(W) ORIGINAL WOODEN PATTERN FOR THE LOCOMOTIVE HEADBOARD: “CHELTENHAM SPA EXPRESS” used to cast the aluminium headboard for carrying on the train. It comes complete with the “Shop Copy” of the original drawings and specifications first drawn in 1956 with further modifications dated 1960 and 1962. The drawings show all details of dimensions, sizes, lettering, motif, colouring and finishes. The board measures 56” width, 10” at the widest part, plus another 13½” for the City of Cheltenham crest. Beautifully crafted and in VGC. After WW1, the name was conferred on an afternoon Cheltenham – Paddington train arriving around 5:00pm. It had the nickname “Cheltenham Flyer” after various accelerations in the 1920s, but this was never officially used. It was for a while the fastest train in the world. The name lasted well into the 1970s. See also Lot 286. (2) | £950 |
| 137 | SHEDPLATE: 16D MANSFIELD (1935 – October 1955), then ANNESLEY (February 1958 – September 1963), finally NOTTINGHAM (September 1963 – April 1965). Ex-MR Mansfield had an allocation of just 25 locos during the 1950s, Ex-GCR shed Annesley, formerly 38B, was transferred to the LMR, and its allocation of 70 locos carried this code. Finally, ex-MR Nottingham, formerly 16A, had around 60 locos on its books in 1964. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £70 |
| 138 | CAST IRON WORKSPLATE: “BUILT SWINDON 1956” as carried by BR Standard class 9F 2-10-0 loco 92089 BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 № 92089. Built Swindon 1956. Withdrawn from Birkenhead in February 1967 and scrapped by A. Draper of Hull in the July. Oval, 10½” x 6” face restored, back original. A note on the back reveals that this was the right hand plate, noted when the plate was removed from the loco. | £240 |
| 139 | ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS ARTWORK: “CLIMBING TO WILMCOTE” by Philip D Hawkins showing the GWR “Grange” class loco 6861 “Crynant Grange” climbing the 1 in 75 bank from Stratford to Wilmcote with a local train to Birmingham Moor Street in 1961. The loco, a Collett "Grange" Class 4-6-0 was built at Swindon in 1939. It went new to Bristol, St. Philip's Marsh where it could still be found in August 1950. By March 1959 it had moved to Tyseley and was withdrawn from there in October 1965 to be scrapped by G. Cohen, Cransley, Kettering. Painted circa 1985, nicely framed, 15” x 13” (frame size) and in VGC. See Lot 49 for a biography of the artist. | £1500 |
| 140 | TOTEM: BRIMSDOWN. BR(E) fully flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-GER station on the Lea Valley line between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt opened in October 1884, still open today. A rare example seen only three times previously at auction. | £750 |
| 141 | DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL HANGING SIGN: “TELEPHONE” in red on cream in the shape of an arrow. 23” x 5½” a sign once common at stations. VGC. | N/S |
| 142 | SR SILVERPLATE CAKE STAND manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 8” diameter plate, supported by a central stand, 5” high overall. The words “Southern Railway” in garter are clearly incised at the centre of the plate. VGC. | £200 |
| 143 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “REBUILT BY BRITISH RAILWAYS CREWE 1967 Power Equipment by English Electric Company Limited” as carried by a BR/EE electro-diesel Class 74 loco in the series E6101-E6110 later 74001-74010 converted from class 71 locos in the E5001 series for services between Waterloo and Weymouth which was electrified between Waterloo and Bournemouth in July 1967. Oval 10⅝” x 6” restored face, the back in ex-loco condition, the rim and back carry the original chrome plating . | £850 |
| 144 | BR FLAMECUT CABSIDE NUMBER: 55011 from the Type 5 3,300HP diesel-electric Co-Co “Deltic” Class 55 loco 55011, named “THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS.” New to 52A Gateshead in August 1961 as D9011, works number EE/VF 2918/D570, it received its name in May 1963 at a special ceremony at Newcastle Central station. Withdrawn from YK York in November 1981, it was cut up in Doncaster Works in November 1982. 31½” x 28½” showing number and TOPS data panel beneath. Edges a little rough, but in reasonable ex-loco condition. | £950 |
| 145 | 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. Only the second time this target has been offered at auction. | £200 |
| 146 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 60503 as carried by the Thompson 4-6-2 Pacific rebuild of Gresley P2 2-8-2 Mikado № 2003 "LORD PRESIDENT." Introduced in 1934 the P2 Class comprised six locos which were specifically built for working expresses between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. In 1943 a start was made on converting them to Class A2/2 4-6-2s № 2003 being ex-works on the 17 December 1944. In its rebuilt form it was variously allocated to King's Cross, Gateshead, Haymarket, Aberdeen Ferryhill, Leeds Neville Hill and York. It was withdrawn from York on the 27 November 1959 and scrapped at Doncaster Works. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £4100 |
| 147 | INVERNESS & ABERDEEN JUNCTION RAILWAY STATION HANDBELL with the initials “I&AJR” engraved on the side. A brass bell with a nicely turned hardwood handle in excellent condition with a brass ball shaped finial at the top, the bell lightly polished only. An extension of the Inverness & Nairn Railway, the line from Nairn – Keith opened throughout in August 1858. It was amalgamated with the I&N in 1861, the Findhorn Railway in 1862 and the Inverness & Ross-shire also in 1862. The company quickly merged with the Inverness & Perth Junction Railway to form the Highland Railway in February 1865. 14¼” high, the bowl 6½” diameter, in VGC with original clapper and chain. | £750 |
| 148 | LNER – GE SECTION electric solenoid operated GROUND SIGNAL from the 1926 Cambridge Power Signalling Scheme. 38” high, 11” wide and 12” deep, having a miniature red/white signal arm 16” long and 4½” wide, partly made of vulcanized rubber to prevent accidents to staff walking into it. The makers name “British Power Signal Co London & Slough” is embossed in the bodywork. Although the signal is worked electrically, there is a detachable oil fuelled lamp to light the signal aspects. There is also a spare enamelled miniature signal arm supplied. In September 1926 Cambridge South signal box (128 lever power frame) and Cambridge North signal box (72 lever power frame) were opened by the LNER. Both were closed in October 1982 when signalling passed to the new Cambridge power signal box. Restored to VGC. Note: This item is heavy and is not on view at the auction. The buyer will be required to collect it from an address in the Lake District (see also Lot 600 in the Telephone Auction section). | £400 |
| 149 | BR(M) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: WAITING ROOM. Fully flanged, 18” x 6” in good condition, in maroon with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a few minor edge chips only. | £90 |
| 150 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “SIR FREDERICK HARRISON” as carried by the LMS Fowler/Ivatt "Patriot" Class 4-6-0 built at Crewe in 1933. The original LMS number was 6027 and then in 1934 renumbered 5531 eventually becoming BR 45531 (the name had previously been carried by 5524 (5907) which became "Blackpool"). The loco was withdrawn from Carlisle Kingmoor in November 1965 and cut up by Campbell's of Airdrie, one of the last of the class. Sir Frederick Harrison was General Manager of the LNWR in the early part of the 20th century. This plate was carried on the right hand side of the loco and measures 52” x 4½” (the longest single line name in the class). Face repainted many years ago, brass lightly polished only, showing plenty of small knocks and scrapes from a lifetime of service. The back is in original condition and has the remains of a painted Clapham Museum stock number. The museum sold a number of its exhibits when the collection moved from London to York. | £8000 |
| | LOTS 151-169: POSTERS | |
| | (D/R double royal (25” x 40”)) | |
| | (SEE ALSO LOTS 51 – 69 IN THE MAIN AUCTION, 1415 – 1475 IN THE POSTAL AUCTION SECTION) | |
| 151 | LNER D/R POSTER: THE SILVER JUBILEE (Frank Newbould 1887-1950). A truly iconic poster showing the famous streamlined LNER express that used Gresley’s superb A4’s in the 1935 service between Kings Cross and Newcastle. This is great poster artwork from a master poster artist. Copied and reproduced many times, this is the original. Folded, a couple of minor edge nicks and a small edge tear, good otherwise. | £3200 |
| 152 | BR (NE) D/R POSTER: FOUNTAINS ABBEY (Gyrth Russell 1892-1970). One of many posters to feature this popular tourist attraction in North Yorkshire and issued in 1956. It is a supreme example of a very large abbey destroyed during more turbulent times in English history. Russell’s work features heavily in the new Yorkshire poster book (Furness/vol2). Folded, good otherwise. | £160 |
| 153 | BR (E) D/R POSTER FENLAND – King John (1167-1216) (Lance Harry Mosse Cattermole 1898-1992). Issued in 1960, this second historical poster is powerful poster art depicting King John crossing the Lincolnshire Fens in the 12th century. Ref: PP1182. Folded, one or two minor edge nicks and tears and corner loss (not affecting image). | N/S |
| 154 | LPTB D/R POSTER: SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL (Frank William Brangwyn 1867-1956) London Transport poster of the cathedral in central London. Dating from the late 1930s, this is typical of Brangwyn’s moody artwork of buildings. Ref: 37.5288. Rolled, one or two minor edge nicks and tears, good otherwise. | £80 |
| 155 | MACBRAYNES SERVICES D/R POSTER: SEE SCOTLAND’S WESTERN HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS (Alastair MacFarlane 1902-1960). One of several posters from the famous Scottish artist to market the considerable ferry service offered by MacBraynes. This shows Tarbert on Loch Fyne in lovely crisp artwork. Folded, taped edge repair, good otherwise. | £75 |
| 156 | CIE D/R POSTER: IRELAND WELCOMES YOU (Curran). Colourful almost ‘art-deco’ style poster for Southern Ireland’s railways, showing a modern diesel of the times dwarfed by a welcoming sun. A poster not seen before. Folded, minor edge nicks, good otherwise. | £50 |
| 157 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (M) D/R POSTER: CAMPING COACHES for Delightful Inexpensive Holidays. First of two ‘Camping’ posters in this auction. After WWII, such holidays were a good solution to get away. As the poster says these coaches were all over England, Scotland and Wales. This Midland Region poster is one of many issued over a 15-year period. Ref: 7853. Folded, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 158 | LPTB D/R POSTER: HOW TO MAKE A PARTY GO (Earnshaw). Issued in 1936, this was radical poster artwork for that time. The eye-catching colours and style almost demand the travellers’ attention. Ref: 36.3392. Rolled, good condition, a little foxing in parts. | £75 |
| 159 | BR (NE) D/R POSTER: RICHMOND YORKSHIRE (Edward Wesson 1910-1984). One of Wesson’s more plentiful posters but nevertheless some wonderful painting to show off the delights of this North Yorkshire Town. Further details are found in Furness/Vol2/179. Folded, good otherwise. | £40 |
| 160 | BR (E) D/R POSTER: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA (Photographic). A poster issued during 1961-62 showing the coastal delights of Westcliff near Southend on Sea. By this time, photographs were becoming more common on station posters and this is a rarely seen example of a typical poster of that period of railway marketing. Ref: PP7041. Folded, good otherwise. | £150 |
| 161 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (S) D/R POSTER: VISITEZ LA GRANDE BRETAGNE (Helen McKie). Issued by the Southern region for use in France showing many London characters the tourist would hope to see. This semi-pictorial poster features some of Helen Mckie’s collectable artwork. Ref: AD6294. Folded, good otherwise. | £50 |
| 162 | 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. Ref: PP1200. Folded, good otherwise. | £75 |
| 163 | BR (W) D/R POSTER: CAMPING COACHES for Delightful Inexpensive Holidays. Artwork by Rooke. The second coach poster shows a quite different treatment by the Western Region. Trains ran from most cities to take ‘would-be campers’ away for their summer holidays. Ref: PR65. Rolled, VGC. | £50 |
| 164 | LT D/R POSTER: AT LONDON’S SERVICE – The Two Mills Outwood Surrey (Walter Ernest Spradbery 1889-1969). One of several London Transport posters that Spradbery produced in the 1930s that showed out of town destinations served by LT. The artwork style is fairly unusual for Spradbery. Ref: 34.3103. Rolled, VGC. | £150 |
| 165 | LNER D/R POSTER: FOUNTAINS ABBEY Ripon Station Yorkshire (Sydney Lee 1866-1949). 1930s poster one of series issued by the LNER depicting important buildings within their region. Very detailed drawing of the ruined abbey in North Yorkshire. Rolled, mounted on canvas, VGC. | £120 |
| 166 | BR (WR) D/R POSTER: CONEY BEACH PORTHCAWL Perfect For Outings (Jackson Burton). Local Council poster from the 1930s advertising the delights of the famous South Wales resort. Burton’s painting of the water splash is excellent poster art. Ref: PW25. Folded, minor edge nicks and loss. | £70 |
| 167 | RAILWAY EXECUTIVE (S) D/R POSTER: MAID OF ORLEANS – New Ship For Another Short Sea Route to France (Charles David Cobb b1921). This poster was issued in 1950 to celebrate a new ship on the cross-channel route to France. Cobb also did a lot of poster work for the Post Office around this time. Ref: AD6010. Folded, one or two small edge tears, good otherwise. | £75 |
| 168 | BR (W) D/R POSTER: BATH – Today by Western Region (Eric Frazer). Early 1960s poster showing historic Bath in the 1820s complete with ‘new fangled’ steam carriage. A poster not seen that often in auction. Ref: PR177/60. Rolled, VGC. | £45 |
| 169 | CHEMINS DE FER PARIS A ORLEANS D/R POSTER: VALENÇAY (RTO). Early French Railway poster showing the Châteaux of Valençay in the Province of Berry. George Sands described it as “one of the most beautiful on earth” and the residence of the famous d'Estampes and Talleyrand-Périgord families. A lovely poster. Framed. | £70 |
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| 170 | TOTEM: KENSINGTON OLYMPIA. BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream, the suffix appearing in the lower panel. In virtually mint condition with deep colour and shine, no chips or rusting. An ex-West London Railway station opened in June 1862 also known as Kensington Addison Road before renaming in December 1946. An excellent example and it would be very difficult to find a better example. | £1700 |
| 171 | SR DOUBLE-SIDED ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “SOUTHERN RAILWAY (in “sunshine” lettering) STATION” with three-flight arrow. Lettering in white on green, in good condition with a little edge rusting and staining, but no chips. Complete with the original bracket at the top to fit the sign to a lamp post. Flangeless, 20” x 15”, 27½” long including bracket. | £170 |
| 172 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY cast iron SIGNAL FINIAL made by McKenzie & Holland with square base, large umbrella and long zinc spike. 7” square base which is embossed “McK & H WE” on one side, 44½” to the tip of the spike. Restored to VGC. Truly the giant of signal finials. | £200 |
| 173 | ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Co № 1960 Doncaster 1944” as carried by the LNER 350HP 0-6-0 diesel-electric loco of class J45/DES1 originally numbered 8000, renumbered 15000 by BR at Nationalisation. It entered service allocated to March in August 1944 and spent its entire life hump shunting at Whitemoor Yard. It was finally withdrawn in August 1967. Oval, 13” x 7½” and unrestored. The number “15000” has been painted on the back. This very rare plate was carried by the first of a class of only five locos. It really is amazing that the LNER fitted a large engraved plate to a loco during the war years. | £1150 |
| 174 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3081 15F from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2, built by NBL works № 25965 in 1947, last used at Bloemfontein, withdrawn c1988, scrapped there 2007. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 175 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WORKSPLATE: “ROTHER VALE № 7” as carried by Standard Gauge 0-6-0ST built by the Yorkshire Engine Company № 1021 of 1909 which worked in the coalfields of South Yorkshire. It was allocated to Maltby Main Colliery by the late 1960s. The name is shown on one line with number underneath. Slightly curved to fit tank side, 36” x 6” and 13½” face repainted many years ago, brass lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £800 |
| 176 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 58204 as carried by Johnson Midland Railway design 2F 0-6-0 loco built by Robert Stephenson in 1880. Originally fitted with smaller cylinders and driving wheels and rebuilt with a Belpaire boiler some time after 1917. It bore the LMS number 3058 becoming 58204 under BR. Withdrawn from Bushbury in May 1959 and scrapped by Cashmore's of Great Bridge. Repainted both sides. The lot is accompanied by a B&W postcard size photo of the loco. | £450 |
| 177 | SHEDPLATE: 84E TYSELEY (1949 – September 1963). This ex-GWR depot had well over 100 locos on its books during the time it used this code. It was transferred to the LMR and became 2A, finally closing to steam in November 1966. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £130 |
| 178 | LNER. A set of six CHINA CATHEDRAL PLATES manufactured by Josiah Wedgwood In their “Catherine Shape” as supplied to the Empress Catherine II of Russia in 1774. Each is 9” diameter and showing illustrations of Ely, Norwich, Lincoln, York, Durham and Peterborough cathedrals. The plates date from the early 1930s. All examples are in excellent condition. (6) | £75 |
| 179 | BR(M) SIGNALLING DIAGRAM: BAKEWELL STATION. A coloured diagram showing running lines, crossovers, switches and signals controlled from this former Midland Railway signalbox located between Matlock and Buxton. It was a 24 lever MR signal box opened in January 1921 and closed along with the line between Matlock and Peak Forest Junction line in July 1968. The diagram was produced by the BR(M) Divisional S&T Engineer’s Office Derby and is dated March 1963. Housed in a modern frame 41” x 15½” with a little wrinkling and minor fading only. | £140 |
| 180 | TOTEM: BARRHEAD. BR(Sc) half flanged light blue in good condition with deep colour and shine, a solitary face chip and a little edge rusting only. From an ex-Glasgow Barrhead & Kilmarnock Railway station between Glasgow and Ardrossan opened in September 1848, still open today. A scarce totem not offered at auction since September 2000. | £380 |
| 181 | CARRIAGE PRINT: "STIRLING CASTLE, STIRLINGSHIRE" by Henry Rushbury R.A. from the LNER post-war series approx 1947. After Edinburgh Castle, this is Historic Scotland’s most popular castle and it is obvious why. It grandstands on a neck of volcanic rock overlooking the Forth. This view is from the south-west. It was last defended for real in the face of Prince Charlie in 1746. In very good condition. In an original-style glazed wooden frame. | £130 |
| 182 | METROPOLITAN & GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY CAST IRON NOTICE: “MET & GT CENTL RLY – NOTICE – Trespassers on This Property Will Be Prosecuted.” RAG Ref: TPMG101. 19¾” x 11¾” face repainted black with white lettering and edging, the back painted black, and showing evidence of a small weld repair executed by the railway many years ago. | £100 |
| 183 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE DREWRY CAR Co Ltd City Wall House London EC2 Loco № 2529 204hp – 1954 Constructed by The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Newton-le-Willows Lancs № D257” as carried by the BR 0-6-0 diesel mechanical class 04 diesel shunter originally numbered 11114 when built, later numbered D2213. New to 34A Kings Cross in October 1954, it was withdrawn in August 1968 from 8H Birkenhead. Sold on to the NCB it was finally cut up at Manvers Main Colliery in February 1978. Oval, 8” x 5” the front repainted in rail blue, the back in original condition. | £200 |
| 184 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 7239 as carried by Collett Class 7200 2-8-2T. 1936 rebuild of Churchward Class 4200 2-8-0T No. 5274 which was originally built at Swindon in 1914. The rebuild was at first allocated to Banbury but by the end of 1947 was at Severn Tunnel Junction. By August 1950 it could be found at Oxford. Withdrawn from Llanelli in October 1963 it was scrapped by R. Hayes at Bridgend the following June. The Class was generally successful but the length of their wheelbase meant that some sidings were put out of bounds to them. Repainted face some time ago, brass lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £1600 |
| 185 | LOCOMOTIVE HEADBOARD: “THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN.” This train first ran before WW1 and also between the wars, but the title was lost during WW2. In honour of “The Festival of Britain” in 1951 the title was revived and conferred to the 2:00pm departures from Kings Cross – Edinburgh and to the southbound service leaving Edinburgh at 2:00pm also. The title continued to be used until the mid-1960s. Dating from the 1951 revival, the headboard is of cast aluminium, 40” x 14½” complete with bracket on the back to fit to the loco iron. The legend “Return to” is painted on the back, but unfortunately, no location shown. The names of all the other headboards produced at Doncaster with similar dimensions are stamped on the back. These include: “The Flying Scotsman”, “The Night Scotsman”, The Hook Continental”, “The William Shakespeare”, “The Merchant Venturer,” etc. The letters “EMPA 3/3” are also stamped in the top rim. The face was repainted in light blue and there are plenty of in-service knocks and scrapes, the back original. The lot is accompanied by five small black and white photographs of the headboard attached to various A3, A4 class and the V2 loco “Green Arrow.” | £3000 |
| 186 | GWR ROYAL HOTEL SILVERPLATE FRUIT BOWL in a fluted design manufactured by Elkington. 10½” diameter bowl standing on three ball feet. The GWR coat of arms, the initials “GWR” and “Great Western Royal Hotel” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the top. VGC. The hotel, an integral part of Paddington station in London, was opened in June 1854 and quickly developed a reputation for high standards of comfort and elegance. The hotel was sold by BR in 1983 and is still open today. | N/S |
| 187 | SNCF SHED ALLOCATION PANEL: AVIGNON. 14” x 4½” in green painted sheet steel with four holes to clip onto studs on side of loco below the cab. Lettering is in yellow with a yellow box surround. A little in-service wear and tear does not detract. Said to have been recovered from an old electric locomotive upon withdrawal from service. | N/S |
| 188 | TYER’S SMALL LEATHER POUCH WITH HOOP CONTAINING THE TYER’S № 6 FIBRE SINGLE LINE TABLET № 7 FOR THE SECTION TEMPLECOMBE – STALBRIDGE. A Somerset & Dorset Joint Line single line section in existence until Templecombe Junction and Stalbridge signal boxes, and the SDJR line between Radstock and Blandford Forum closed in March 1966. Overall dimensions: 6½” x 10½”. A rare and much sought after item from this very popular line. | £320 |
| 189 | ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS ARTWORK: “CASTLE AT TYSELEY (1)” by Philip D Hawkins showing an Oxford “Castle” class loco 5012 “BERRY POMEROY CASTLE” ready for duty c.1960. The loco, a Collett "Castle" Class 4-6-0 was built at Swindon in 1927 and delivered new to Newton Abbot. By August 1950 it was at Plymouth Laira and in March 1959 at Oxford. It was withdrawn from there in April 1962 and scrapped at Cashmore's, Newport. A finely detailed picture, which captures the balance of sunlight, smokiness and the moody interior of the depot. Painted circa 1985, nicely framed, 11½” x 13½” (frame size) and in VGC. See Lot 49 for a biography of the artist. | N/S |
| 190 | TOTEM: OAKLEIGH PARK. BR(E) half flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, no face chips, but a little repainted edge rusting only. From an ex-GNR station on the ECML between Finsbury Park and Stevenage opened in December 1873, still open today. A rare totem seldom seen at auction, the last time was in 2001. | £850 |
| 191 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “NORFOLK BROADS” by Frank H Mason from the LNER post-war series 1945 – 1947. The painting encapsulates everything about the broads: windmill, yachts, reeds, willow trees, water and bright, sunny skies. A scarce print in an original style glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £90 |
| 192 | GREAT NORTHERN & GREAT EASTERN JOINT RAILWAY (GN PATTERN) CAST IRON BRIDGE PLATE: “GN&GE 39.” Oval, 16¾” x 12¾” in ex-lineside condition. | £120 |
| 193 | AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS ENGRAVED STEEL WORKSPLATE: “TULLOCH Ltd Rhodes – NSW Locomotive № 015 Date 6/60” as carried by Victorian Railways 5’ 3” gauge 0-6-0DH № W250. Tulloch model 1-MS fitted with a GM V12-149 engine. The loco worked a section of the former Healesville railway between Lilydale and Healsville in the Yarra Valley. 11½” x 5¾” with curved ends in ex-loco condition with plenty of paint “runs” on the back. The face background is black with lettering slightly raised. The manufacturer’s name is finished in white. An unusual and attractive plate. | £80 |
| 194 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1592 14R from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2 built by NBL works № 20584 in 1914, rebuilt with standard boiler about 1948, last used Pietermaritzburg, scrapped there September 1985. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” repainted front over the original paint, brass dull with evidence of in-service knocks and scrapes, the back in ex-loco condition. | £240 |
| 195 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: GOOLE. 22” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NER station on the line from Doncaster to Hull, opened in August 1869. Repainted front in white with black lettering and border, the back in original condition. | £200 |
| 196 | GWR TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL SILVERPLATE MUFFIN DISH manufactured by Elkington. Dome lid lifts to reveal removable dish to hold muffins. 7¾” diameter base, 5½” tall. The company initials “GWR” surrounded by “Tregenna Castle Hotel” in garter are clearly incised on the dome and base. The “Tregenna Castle Hotel” located at St Ives, Cornwall, was originally built in 1874 and leased to the GWR in 1878, eventually bought outright in 1895. It was sold by British Transport Hotels in 1983 and is still open today. VGC. | £480 |
| 197 | SHEDPLATE: 83G PENZANCE (1949 – September 1962). This ex-GWR shed had a star studded allocation of 35 locos in the mid 1950s comprising “Castles”, “Counties”, “Granges” and “Halls” outnumbering a handful of tank locos. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example, seen only four times previously at auction. | £1150 |
| 198 | LNER 9” x 5” BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY DARLINGTON WORKS 60837 1938” as carried by Gresley LNER Class V2 class 2-6-2 which was originally LNER 4808 and then 837 becoming 60837 in BR days. Withdrawn from York in November 1965 and scrapped by Cox and Danks at Wadsley Bridge the following February. Face neatly repainted in apple green with black lettering and rim, the back cleaned and bearing two small screw holes which had been used by the previous owner to attach to a wall bracket. | £340 |
| 199 | BR(S) ENAMEL DOORPLATE: PARCELS AND CLOAKROOM. Fully flanged, 18” x 6” VGC in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine, a little very minor edge rusting only. Manufacturers details “Eroline (RD) Sign Mead McLean & Co Ltd London” enamelled on the back. A rare doorplate. | £490 |
| 200 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “NORTON HALL” as carried by GWR Collett “Hall” Class 4-6-0 № 5935 built in July 1933 at Swindon. It was initially allocated to Wolverhampton Stafford Road. By August 1950 it could be found at Didcot and by March 1959 at Bristol St. Philip's Marsh. Its final shed was Cardiff Canton from where it was withdrawn in May 1962 and sent for scrap to Cooper Metals at Sharpness. The nameplate is fully beaded, 68” x 13½” , repainted front and back, but showing all the signs of originality. Brasswork is lightly polished only. Together with matching brass CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE and SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “5935” both with restored fronts, ex-loco backs; plus the SHEDPLATE 88A (Cardiff Canton) which the loco carried for the final part of its life and also an ENGRAVED PLAQUE showing details of the loco which fits into two screw holes on the splasher plate. (5) | £7100 |
| | LOTS 201-215: SHIPPING ITEMS | |
| 201 | WHITE STAR LINE PRESENTATION SOLID SILVER FLOWER VASE in an octagonal shape with wire frame loosely laid into the top, all standing on an ebony wood plinth. One of the bowl sides is engraved “Presented to Captain W. Finch OBE, RNR, on the Occasion of His Retirement from The White Star Line by a Few Officers Who Have Had the Pleasure of Sailing Under His Command, July 1926.” Overall height 7¾” x 6¾” diameter bowl. VGC. | £220 |
| 202 | WHITE STAR LINE CHINA COFFEE CUP from the First Class Restaurant in the brown Wisteria pattern design. 3” diameter x 2⅛” high with central “White Star Line” flag crest and company name in full. Distributors’ name of Stonier & Co Ltd Liverpool and Reg Nos 117214 & 324028 to base. Excellent condition. | £250 |
| 203 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE SMALL BREAD ROLL BASKET manufactured by Mappin & Webb (Prince’s Plate). The “White Star Line” flag is clearly incised on the side of the dish and the company name is shown in full on the base. Oval, 9¼” x 6½” in VGC. | £220 |
| 204 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE SUGAR BOWL from the First Class Restaurant. Oval shape, 8½” long over handles, 4¾” wide and 3¾” high. Reed and star pattern to border. Manufactured by Elkington & Co Ltd with date mark for 1911. “White Star Line” impressed in base. No flag crest to side, which is common for this manufacturing year. VGC. | £140 |
| 205 | WHITE STAR LINE 7½” diameter white china SAUCER by an unknown manufacturer, the company red flag with white star and scroll with the name “White Star Line” attractively glazed into the centre and gold rim. VGC. | £60 |
| 206 | WHITE STAR LINE CHINA CHAMBER POT. The “White Star Line” flag and company name in scroll beneath it in maroon are glazed on the side. Manufacturer unknown. One small chip to rim, good otherwise. | £220 |
| 207 | WHITE STAR LINE SILVERPLATE ASH TRAY. 4” square with chamfered corners and “White Star Line” flag crest to top. Impressed Elkington & Co Ltd “White Star Line” to base and date mark for 1929. Excellent condition. | £70 |
| 208 | CUNARD WHITE STAR SILVERPLATE PICKLE FORK manufactured by R&B Romney. The “Cunard White Star” symbol is clearly incised into the back of the handle. 7¼” long and in VGC. | £25 |
| 209 | P&O LINE. PAIR OF SILVERPLATE ENTRÉE DISHES manufactured by Elkington, Birmingham. Wavy edge design, both lift lids with flower centre and ornate lifting handle. The company “rising sun” logo is clearly incised into the lids. The lids fit snugly into the bases which are 10½” diameter. Both items in VGC. (2) | £75 |
| 210 | GWR MARINE SILVERPLATE 4 PINT COFFEE POT manufactured by Elkington. 5¾” diameter base, 10” tall with handle and spout. The initials “GWR” surrounded by the wording “Marine Dept” in garter around them are clearly incised in the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 211 | LMS STEAMERS SILVERPLATE SAUCE LADLE manufactured by Hutton. The legend “LMS Steamers” inside a laurel leaf design is clearly incised into the handle. 7” long and in good condition. | N/S |
| 212 | LMS STEAMERS SILVERPLATE 2 PINT COFFEE POT manufactured by Mappin & Webb. 4” diameter base, 7¾” tall with handle and spout. The wording LMS Steamers within laurel leaves is clearly incised on the side. VGC. | £100 |
| 213 | COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSANTLANTIQUE PAIR OF SILVERPLATE FLOWER VASES manufactured by Cristoffel. Straight column-like design with base 2⅝” diameter. Both stand 5⅞” high with decorated rim. The company initials “CGT” in intertwined design are incised on the sides. Good condition. French Line items. (2) | N/S |
| 214 | CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY STEAMSHIPS SILVERPLATE ½ PINT TEA POT in Elkington Plate manufactured by AT Wiley of Montreal. The company flag surrounded by the wording “Canadian Pacific Railway” in garter around it clearly incised on the side. 3¼” diameter base, 3½” tall. Good condition. | £30 |
| 215 | NORTH OF SCOTLAND AND ORKNEY & SHETLAND SHIPPING Co Ltd CHINA CUP AND SAUCER with bold flag, garter and scroll showing the company name clearly glazed on both cup and saucer. Both items manufactured by “Maddock” Royal Vitreous, England, the cup is 3” diameter x 2¾” tall and the saucer is 5⅝” diameter. Both items in VGC. (2) | £20 |
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| 216 | POLICEMEN’S WOODEN TRUNCHEON: “RIVER DON NAVIGATION” painted with the full company title in gold around the initials “VR” (Victoria Regina), the royal coat-of-arms at the top and the number “3” at the base. Turned ribbed handle. The paintwork has suffered from age, but is in good condition overall. The River Don Navigation ran from Doncaster to Sheffield, but this small police force ceased to exist in 1850 when the company became the South Yorkshire Railway & River Dun (sic) Company. This in turn became a constituent of the Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway in 1864, which later became the Great Central Railway. 14” long, 1½” diameter at widest point. Very rare. | N/S |
| 217 | BUFFER PAPERWEIGHT. A paperweight made in the shape of a spring-loaded buffer with company details on the face “P&W MacLellan Ltd Glasgow – MacLellan & MacAulay’s Weldless Buffer Case – Patent Applied For.” Buffer face 2¼” diameter 4½”. Steel construction on a wooden base with green baize protection on bottom surface. VGC, Unusual. | £100 |
| 218 | MIDLAND RAILWAY AMBULANCE SILVER MEDAL as awarded to Ernest G Nunn For First Aid Rendered at Whatstandwell October 25th 1894. The obverse shows the Midland Railway Wyvern atop the coat of arms, the reverse shows the cross of St John. 2” diameter and in VGC. | £120 |
| 219 | LIVE STEAM MODEL OF STANIER CLASS 5MT 4-6-0 “BLACK FIVE” built by the legendary model maker LBSC. The engine is called “Doris” (a working title), largely complete, but there are a number of small items, such as cab and cab roof to be finished off. As such the engine has never been steamed and so therefore there is NO BOILER CERTIFICATE. The 3½” gauge engine comes with a tender and the whole measures 47½” long, 10” to top of chimney, 7” wide at cylinders. Two paper rolls of plans by Donaldson & Piper, numbered 7 and 8, which probably represent most of the work that needs to be completed, accompany the model. Good condition. | £1800 |
| 220 | TOTEM: EGGINTON JUNCTION. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a single professionally repaired face chip and a little unrestored edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-NSR and GNR station between Uttoxeter and Derby opened in July 1878, closed March 1962. A rare totem offered only twice at auction previously. | £1700 |
| 221 | BR(NE) ENAMEL TOTEM POSTER BOARD HEADING: “BRITISH RAILWAYS” in tangerine and white with deep colour and shine. Totem shape, 20½” x 5¾”. VGC. | £350 |
| 222 | LNER SILVERPLATE TWIN VINEGAR BOTTLE HOLDER manufactured by Walker & Hall. Holds two small cut glass bottles complete with stoppers. 5¼” x 2⅝” base on four ball feet, 6½” to top of circular carrying handle. The script initials “LNER” are clearly incised on the base. VGC. | £150 |
| 223 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS CREWE BUILT 1964 Power Equipment by Brush Electrical Engineering Company Ltd and Sulzer” as carried by the BR type 4 2580HP diesel-electric Co-Co class 47 loco D1603, later 47475. New to 87E Landore in July 1964, the loco was named “RESTIVE” in August 1992 at Crewe Diesel Depot. It was withdrawn in November 2002, and cut up by TJ Thomson in March 2008. Rectangular 13” x 6½” restored face in green, the back cleaned and painted in primer. The legend “47475” appears on the back. | £90 |
| 224 | GWR BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 6754 as carried by Collett Class 5700 0-6-0PT. Built at Swindon in 1947 entering traffic at Barry. It was withdrawn in December 1962 going to Swindon for scrap. Face restored some time ago, brass lightly polished only. The legend “6754 GW” has been painted on the otherwise ex-loco condition back. | £600 |
| 225 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: GLASTONBURY as carried by Standard gauge 0-6-0DM built by Hudswell Clarke № D757 of 1952 numbered D3004 and delivered new to the Port of Bristol Authority, Avonmouth Docks. 30½” x 4½” face restored, brass lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 226 | GWR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT SILVERPLATE ROUND HORS D’OEUVRES DISH manufactured by Hutton of Sheffield. 12” diameter dish with five serving compartments. The GWR coat of arms with the initials “GWR” and wording “Birmingham Restaurant” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the outside rim. VGC. | £220 |
| 227 | SHEDPLATE: 8C SPEKE JUNCTION (1948 – May 1968). This ex-LNWR shed had 50 locos in 1950, but by 1959 this had reduced to just 30. However, by 1965 this total doubled, as it became one of the last steam sheds on Merseyside. In ex-loco condition both sides. | £180 |
| 228 | WORKSPLATE: “METROPOLITAN – VICKERS 1955” as carried by Coras Iompair Eireann 5' 3'' gauge Class A Co-Co Diesel Electric № 038 Metropolitan-Vickers Work's № 924. One of a class of sixty locos built at Dukinfield Works, Manchester, in 1955/6 which formed the mainstay of mainline passenger and freight services on CIE for forty years. They were 1200hp machines which weighed 82 tons and had a maximum speed of 75 mph. Rectangular cast brass, 18” x 5” with rounded corners, in ex-loco condition both sides, the casting number “M1882” etched on the back. An uncommon and difficult to find plate. | £280 |
| 229 | CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY No Unauthorised Person is Allowed in This Signalbox By Order.” Rectangular, 13¾” x 6¼” front repainted, the back original, one corner has been neatly repaired in fibreglass. | £150 |
| 230 | TOTEM: MILLBROOK. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips and rusting only. From an ex-LSWR station between Southampton Central and Totton, opened in November 1861, still open today. A rare totem offered only once previously at auction, in March 1999. | £820 |
| 231 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “NEWBY BRIDGE LANCASHIRE” by Claude Buckle from the LMR series (A) issued in 1950. A view of the ancient river bridge with village houses beyond. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £75 |
| 232 | HULL & BARNSLEY CAST IRON WAGON REGISTRATION PLATE: “REGISTERED BY THE H&B Ry Co 4764 To Carry 12 Tons 1913.” 6” diameter with central bar 8½” long, restored front only, lugs complete and intact. | £300 |
| 233 | FULLY ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “№ 2051 DONCASTER 1949” as carried by the Peppercorn (LNER) A1 class 4-6-2 Pacific loco 60157 which entered traffic 3 November 1949 and named "GREAT EASTERN" in November 1951. Shedded at King's Cross, Grantham and Doncaster. Withdrawn from Doncaster on 10 January 1965 and sold to A. Draper of Hull for scrap. Oval, 13¼” x 7½” face lightly polished, the back in original condition and bearing the stamped number “157.” | £1750 |
| 234 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3708 S2 from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 0-8-0, built by Krupp works № 2973 in 1952, last used at Capital Park, withdrawn by 1981, scrapped there November 1984. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” repainted front, brass lightly polished, showing some in-service knocks and scrapes, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 235 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET SIGN: STOCKBRIDGE. 32” x 13” in good condition with one face chip (affecting the letter “C”), and a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-LSWR station between Andover and Romsey opened in March 1865, closed September 1964. The target is still attached to the original wooden batten. A rare target offered only twice previously at auction. | £420 |
| 236 | CHINESE RAILWAYS CAST IRON FRONT NUMBERPLATE: 5993 showing the number in white on a blue background with a sheaf of corn at the left hand end in yellow and a cog wheel at the other end, all standing on a red scroll. From a China Rail class JS 2-8-2 loco. The symbol of the wheatsheaf represents agriculture and the cog wheel, industry. The JS was a development of the JF and over 1900 were built between 1957 and 1988. 50” x 13” nicely restored face, the back in ex-loco condition. | £480 |
| 237 | SHEDPLATE: 36C FRODINGHAM (1949 – February 1966). This ex-GCR shed housed over 70 locos in the 1950s, and within 18 months of closure it still looked after 40 locos Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £140 |
| 238 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd LONDON № 2918/D570 1960 The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Locomotive Works England” as carried by Type 5 Co-Co Class 55 “Deltic” number D9013, later 55013. New to 64B Haymarket in September 1961, it was named “THE BLACK WATCH” in January 1963 at a special ceremony at Dundee West Station by the colonel of the regiment. The loco was withdrawn in December 1981 from YK York and cut up at Doncaster Works in December 1982. Rectangular, 10⅛” x 4½” face restored, the back cleaned but showing signs of in use corrosion with the number “55013” clearly stamped thereon. The rim and back of the plate still have the original chrome plating. | £2100 |
| 239 | ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS ARTWORK: “LMS 6254 “CITY OF STOKE ON TRENT” AT SPEED.” An oil on canvas study by John Austin showing the loco at full speed on an express passenger train in the late 1940s. A Stanier 8P 4-6-2 Pacific built Crewe 1946, not streamlined and with double chimney, as part of three locos under Lot 184, it was withdrawn from Crewe North in September 1964 and scrapped at the end of the year by Cashmore's, Great Bridge. The loco is depicted in LMS lined black livery and is seen picking up water from the troughs with all the associated spray along the first two carriages. A very accomplished work showing a considerable amount of detail with much attention to lighting. Framed, 38” x 27” and in excellent condition. See lot 99 for a biography of the artist. | £700 |
| 240 | TOTEM: CROXLEY GREEN. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of small professionally repaired face chips and unrestored minor edge rusting only. From an ex-LNWR station at the end of the branch from Watford High Street opened in June 1912, still open today. A scarce totem offered only three times previously at auction. | £1000 |
| 241 | CARRIAGE PRINT: "THE FALLS, INVERMORISTON, INVERNESS-SHIRE" by Kenneth Steel RBA, SGA from the Scottish Region series issued 1956. Miles from any railway, then as now (the nearest came to Fort Augustus). It is a small village in the Great Glen adjacent to Loch Ness where the River Moriston reaches that Loch hence the “inver” or “mouth of” element. Nearest to the artist is the 1933 reinforced concrete arch with a disguised facing of rubble. Beyond is the older 19th century bridge. The larger version print in mint condition. In an original-style glazed wooden frame. | £60 |
| 242 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY UNTITLED CAST IRON SIGN: “PLEASE ADJUST YOUR DRESS BEFORE LEAVING.” 15” x 9” repainted face in black and white, but with some obvious pitting underneath, the back original. A notice commonly seen at station lavatories, but not frequently at Railwayana auctions.. | N/S |
| 243 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “ANDREW BARCLAY SONS & Co Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock № 1441 1919” as carried by an 0-4-0ST with outside cylinders built by Andrew Barclay № 1441 of 1919. New to The Staffordshire Coal and Iron Co Ltd, Trentham, and in about 1939 transferred to Settle Speakman and Co Ltd at Queenborough in Kent. Scrapped sometime after 1958. Oval, 16¾” x 11¾” in ex-loco condition. See also Lot 25. | £280 |
| 244 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY sliding-knob three-aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone stamped “GER March 451” and bearing a small brass oval maker’s label “The Lamp Manufacturers Co Ltd, London.” Innards comprise GER early rape oil vessel, no burner and unmarked reflector. Inside lenses present and intact. Bevel-edged front lens and copper lens reducing cone. No back handle. From the ex-GER location in Cambridgeshire, once home to a large loco depot and adjacent to the LNER’s pioneer marshalling yard at Whitemoor. Restored to VGC. | £90 |
| 245 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: HOUGHTON CONQUEST. A location south of Bedford on the Midland Main Line, Houghton Conquest was a LMSR Type 11c design signal box which opened in June 1935 fitted with a REC lever frame. Closure came in April 1973 when the absolute block section was extended to between Millbrook and Kempston Road Junction signal boxes. Wood with metal letters, 92” x 10½” completely ex-box condition. | £210 |
| 246 | “BRITANNIA” CLASS three-tone chime BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE complete with its fixing plate, steam ports and activating lever. Reputed to have been carried by the loco 70044 “EARL HAIG” BR standard class 7 4-6-2 Pacific built at Crewe in June 1953 under lot DE228, order 483. It was used on the LMR from new for air-braked train trials and was not named until March 1957. Latterly a Longsight, York and Crewe North loco, it moved to Stockport in May 1966 from where it was withdrawn in October 1967 to be broken up at Wards of Beighton, Sheffield. A rare complete example in superb condition. | £3900 |
| 247 | SHEDPLATE: 75C NORWOOD JUNCTION (1950 – January 1964 to steam, total closure in 1966). In early BR days this ex-SR shed had 40 locos, which was reduced to 18 in its final year. A small fleet of diesel shunters also carried this code; 3 class 03s, 15 class 08s and 3 of their SR forerunners Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £110 |
| 248 | FULLY ENGRAVED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY DONCASTER MAKERS № 1496 1919” as carried by Gresley GNR Class J23 0-6-0T № 215. Renumbered 3215 in LNER days and rebuilt from LNER Class J51 to Class J50 between 1929 and 1935. Became № 8914 post 1946 and 68914 under BR. Withdrawn in 1960 and scrapped by T. W. Ward at Beighton. The number “3215” is chiseled in the back and “8914” is stamped in the back below it. Oval, 12” x 7¼” face lightly polished only, the back in original condition. | £1000 |
| 249 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “SIGNAL.” 18” x 3¾” in ex-box condition, the face vaguely painted maroon, the back original. Presumably there was another plate which said “Box”? | £45 |
| 250 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “NEDERLAND LINE – MERCHANT NAVY CLASS” as carried by the Southern Railway Bullied design Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 Pacific loco which entered service in February 1945. It was rebuilt in 1956 minus the original “air-smoothed” casing and withdrawn in March 1967 from Weymouth shed being scrapped at Cashmore's of Newport the following September. It was originally numbered 21C14 by the Southern Railway and became 35014 in BR days. Nederland Line a Dutch shipping company that operated from 1870 until 1970 merged with several other companies to form what would become Royal Nedlloyd and eventually part of Maersk. Overall dimensions are: 73½” length x 30” diameter target. Large-lettered name, repainted red background, face lightly polished only, the central enamel flag (facing the correct way) has a couple of well-executed repairs with well-matched colours, otherwise hardly a blemish, the back is in superb ex-loco condition. | £26500 |
| 251 | SR ENAMEL STREET DIRECTION SIGN: “SOUTHERN RLY – COWES STN” with two-flight right pointing arrow. In black enamel with white lettering and in VGC with minor rusting and chipping around the screw holes only. From an ex-Isle of Wight Central railway station opened in June 1862, closed in February 1966. 28” x 19” flangeless. | £1150 |
| 252 | COLNE VALLEY & HALSTEAD RAILWAY CAST IRON BRIDGE NOTICE: “MOTOR CAR ACTS 1896 AND 1903 – NOTICE …. (plus ten lines of text). Elyot S. Hawkins, Colne Valley Railway Co., Halstead Essex.” Running from Chappel (Essex) to Haverhill (Suffolk) this rural railway was opened in April 1860 and grouped into the LNER in 1923. The line closed to passengers in January 1962. 29½” x 23” restored in white lettering on black some time ago, the back in original condition. | £300 |
| 253 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Rebuilt Stratford Works 2589 1928” as carried by Holden Great Eastern Railway 4-4-0 Class D56 built at Stratford in 1910. Became LNER/BR Class D15. Originally numbered 1818 by the GER then becoming 8818 and 2589 under the LNER and 62589 in BR days. Withdrawn in May 1959 from March and scrapped in the September at Stratford Works. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £420 |
| 254 | BR FLAMECUT CABSIDE NUMBER: 76040 from the 1500v DC electric Class 76 loco 76040. New to 36B Mexborough in April 1952, Gorton works number 1047, it worked the Sheffield to Manchester “Woodhead route” until withdrawal in July 1981, being one of the last locos to be switched off. Cut up by Vic Berry Leicester in May 1983. 36” x 13” the edges neatly trimmed, ex-loco condition otherwise. | £380 |
| 255 | TOTEM: STROOD. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little restored edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-SER station between Gravesend Central and Maidstone Barracks opened as Rochester in February 1845, renamed June 1852, still open today. | £300 |
| 256 | GREAT NORTERN RAILWAY TYER’S PATENT wooden cased sloping front single needle PERMISSIVE BLOCK INSTRUMENT the square glazed aperture on the front showing “Train on Line”, “Line Closed” and “Line Clear” positions. The makers name is shown on the face. Above and below this are attached “Down Line” label in brass and an ivorine plate “Parkside.” Below this is another brass rimmed aperture reflecting the aspects shown on the dial and a Bakelite knob. There is also a brass plunger on the side. From Hunslet Yard signal box which was located on the GNR Beeston Junction to Hunslet Yard line working to Parkside signal box. Base 12” x 6¼”, height 18½” in good ex-box condition. | £180 |
| 257 | SHEDPLATE: 50E SCARBOROUGH (1948 – July 1963). This ex-NER shed had around 15 locos during the 1950s. Although officially closed in 1963 it continued to service visiting locos for at least another three years. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. A scarce example, seldom seen at auction. | £320 |
| 258 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BUILT BY BRITISH RAIL ENGINEERING LIMITED DONCASTER WORKS 1980” reputedly carried by the BR 3250HP diesel electric type 5 class 56 Co-Co loco 56079. New to TI Tinsley in June 1980, it was withdrawn from IM Immingham in December 1999 and is now scheduled for storage in Doncaster Belmont Yard. Rectangular, 7” x 4¾” restored face, the back in ex-loco condition. | £100 |
| 259 | BR(S) SIGNALLING DIAGRAM: № 10 GATES. A coloured diagram showing running lines and signals associated with this level crossing. The diagram shows that the signals were worked by Lymington Junction with a release given to the crossing keeper to operate the gates. From a former LSWR location between Brockenhurst and Holmsley. № 10 Gates signal box (also known as № 10 Crossing) was located on the LSWR Lymington Junction to Hamworthy Junction via Wimborne line. It was opened in circa.1872, but was reduced to a non block post controlling the adjacent level crossing only in March 1929 and closed in January 1964. The diagram was produced in August 1957 by the Signal Engineer’s Drawing Office, Wimbledon. Housed in the original frame 32” x 17½” with a little wrinkling and minor fading only. | £130 |
| 260 | TOTEM: HOUGH GREEN. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, one or two repainted edge chips only. From an ex-Cheshire Lines Committee station between Warrington and Liverpool Central opened in May 1874, still open today. A scarce totem offered only three times previously at auction. | £380 |
| 261 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “FENNY COMPTON WARWICKSHIRE” by Jack Merriott from the LMR series (A) issued in 1950, bearing the LMS reference ERO 53352. A view of the village with stone built and thatched cottages much in evidence, overlooked by the medieval church. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £80 |
| 262 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “TO CARRY 40 TONS BUILT YORK 1905.” Oval, 8” x 4½” restored face, the back original. | £45 |
| 263 | AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS CHROMED BRASS WORKSPLATE: “WALKERS Ltd LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL HYDRAULIC 667” as carried by standard gauge Class 73 Bo-Bo DH No. 7308 built for the New South Wales Government Railway in 1971. The Class comprised fifty locos which were fairly well dispersed over the system and in August 1977 this loco could be found at Eveleigh depot. It was later sold by ADtranz Pty Ltd, via the Rail Transport Museum at Thirlmere, to the Australian sugar industry in Queensland for further use and in 2008 was located at Mackay Sugar Ltd. Target shaped, 15½” long with a 6¼” diameter bullseye, original red painted background to face, the back in ex-loco condition. An unusual and attractive plate. | £220 |
| 264 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3497 25NC from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-4, built by NBL works № 27397 in 1953, last used at De Aar, withdrawn c1988, scrapped there September 1993. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” in ex-loco condition. | £700 |
| 265 | TOTEM: PONDERS END. BR(E) fully flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-GER Lea Valley Line station between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt, opened in September 1840. A rare totem, only twice previously at auction, the last time in 2000. | £1250 |
| 266 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 70002 as carried by BR Standard design 7MT 4-6-2 named "GEOFFREY CHAUCER" built at Crewe in 1951. It started its career working Great Eastern expresses but eventually moved to the London Midland Region and was withdrawn from Carlisle Kingmoor in January 1967. Scrapped by Campbell's of Airdrie in the June of that year. This is the replacement painted steel plate example produced by the LMR in the mid-1960s when the originals either went “missing” or were taken off for safe keeping. The plate has been kept completely as it was when removed from the loco. 25½” x 6¼”. Accompanied by the original BR receipt. | £250 |
| 267 | LNER BRASS CASED POINT REPEATER. 6” diameter brass case mounted onto a hinged wooden base stamped “LN 13 ER” all mounted onto a steel base 7¾” square. The dial is painted “Points”, “Normal”, “Reverse” and “Out of Order” with pointer. Good ex-box condition. | £480 |
| 268 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 26907 1951” as carried by the metre gauge East African Railways Class 29 2-8-2 No.2903 "BUNYONE" one of a class of thirty-one locos supplied by NBL between 1951 and 1955 and named after local tribes. At one time based at Nairobi. Diamond shape, 13¾” x 5½” in ex-loco condition, the left-hand point neatly repaired, we suspect by the railway. | £180 |
| 269 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK: “SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS 16E EXPRESS AT DONKERSPOORT” acrylic on canvas by Patrick Höbel. A fine view of the 4-6-2 Pacific loco hauling a Port Elizabeth – Bloemfontein express train between Noupoort and Bloemfontein sometime post-1961, but painted in 1993. Framed, 33” x 22¾” and in VGC. | N/S |
| 270 | TOTEM: UTTOXETER. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine. No face chips, unrestored minor edge rusting only. From an ex-NSR station between Derby – Stoke-on-Trent opened in October 1881, replacing three earlier stations. A scarce totem rarely seen at auction. | £800 |
| 271 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “PENRHYN CASTLE NEAR BANGOR NORTH WALES – A National Trust Property” by Lander from the LMR series (C) issued in 1957. A view of the castle with grazing cows and shoreline in front. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £140 |
| 272 | STEAM LOCOMOTIVE REGULATOR HANDLE. Approx 27” long with 8” fitting at the firebox end, stamped “779” and “7580”. Possibly from SR “King Arthur” class 30779 “Sir Colgrevance” or an LMS “Jinty.” Lightly polished steel in good condition. | £95 |
| 273 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “YORKSHIRE ENGINE Co LIMITED Meadow-Hall Works Sheffield № 2665 1957” as carried by standard gauge “Janus” type 0-6-0 DE loco supplied new to ICI Ltd., Agricultural Division, Billingham, where it was numbered 2 and named "BILSDALE". By 1982 with Thomas Hill at Kilnhurst. Since scrapped. Oval, 11” x 6” face restored, the back original. Note the painted inscription on the back refers to the engine type, not name. | £170 |
| 274 | INDIAN RAILWAYS BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1581 WD as carried by an Indian Railways metre gauge Class WD 2-8-2 many of which were built between 1942 and 1948 by certain American builders for use in various parts of the world. During World War 2 in India, for example, traffic increased enormously on the strategic Bengal Assam Railway and these locos, popularly known as "MacArthurs", were obtained from America to meet the increased demand. This loco was built by ALCO 70728 in 1943 and was originally USATC No.297, renumbered 62 and then 1581. Rectangular, 22½” x 10” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £300 |
| 275 | NIGERIAN RAILWAYS BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “CROSS RIVER” as carried by 3'6" gauge "River" Class 2-8-2 № 112 built by Vulcan Foundry works № 6519 in 1947. The Class was a Crown Agents post-war mixed traffic design which remained in regular service into the 1970s. This plate is an interesting variation in that the word "River" in the name is the suffix rather than the more usual prefix as on other plates. 45” x 9” wedge shape to fit smokebox side. Restored front, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 276 | LSWR Syke’s three-wire, two-position lock and block wooden cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT. Glazed circular front window with brass surround. The dial shows “(40, 41W, 25 Over, 44, 47, 50, 51) to Hampton Ct Junc Up Local” and “From Walton” with movable aspects showing “Free”, “Locked” and “Train On.” Brass plunger at base, large key hole and brass peg on chain at the side engraved “Line Blocked.” Two rods extend below the base which connected into the interlocking frame. The back has a large solenoid. We believe this instrument was located at Esher which was located on the LSWR Waterloo to Woking line between Walton-on-Thames and Hampton Court Junction signal boxes. Base 9½” x 6”, height 13½” excluding rodding. Good ex-box condition. | £170 |
| 277 | SHEDPLATE: 6F BIDSTON (1949 – February 1963) then MACHYNLLETH including Aberystwyth ex-Cambrian and VoR sheds (September 1963 – April 1965). The ex-GCR shed situated in Bidston Docks was noted for its 2F 0-6-0s (47160 etc) and handful of BR 9Fs. Allocation rarely exceeded 15 locos. The ex-Cambrian shed at Machynlleth, formerly 89C, had just 13 locos plus the three VoR engines during this period. Repainted both sides. | £100 |
| 278 | BRASS SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “CRIANLARICH UPPER – ARDLUI 6” the section names engraved around a triangular cut-out in a rounded triangular end. From the ex-NBR West Highland Line opened in August 1894. The token section existed from the opening of the line in 1894 until March 1988 when the line was converted to radio electric token block controlled from Banavie. Crianlarich signal box closed in December 1985 and Ardlui signal box closed in January 1986 but the token section continued as the token instruments were located in station buildings as they always had been. Good ex-section condition. | £200 |
| 279 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY PRE-GROUPING PATTERN CAST IRON DOORPLATE: “TICKETS.” 15¾” x 2½” face repainted some time ago, the back original. | £135 |
| 280 | TOTEM: CAMELON. BR(Sc) fully flanged light blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of minor face blemishes and a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-NBR station between Falkirk Grahamston and Larbert opened in October 1844, closed September 1967, but since reopened. The station was named Falkirk Camelon for a long time. | £380 |
| 281 | BR(S) ENAMEL SIGN: “LADIES ROOM” in green with white lettering, deep colour and shine, virtually mint condition. Fully flanged, 24” x 12”. | £70 |
| 282 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “LOW TEMPERATURE CARBONISATION Ltd Coalite Works № 41 Gawber Nr Barnsley.” 20½” x 8½” the front repainted gray, the back original. | N/S |
| 283 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS DERBY BUILT 1961 Power Equipment by Brush Electrical Engineering Company Ltd and Sulzer” as carried by Type 4 1Co-Co1 Class 46 D170, later 46033. New to 52A Gateshead in June 1962, it was withdrawn in June 1983 from GD Gateshead, and cut up at Swindon Works in October 1984. Rectangular 13” x 6½” face restored in rail blue, the back in ex-loco condition, one corner neatly repaired. | £230 |
| 284 | CHINESE RAILWAYS LOCO CABSIDE FLAGPLATE from the cabside of China Rail Class QJ 2-10-2 № 7112 “MA ZE JONG” given as an award to the crew for their efforts and exhorting others to learn from their exemplary conduct. № 7112 was built at Datong in 1986. The QJ was the last main line class to go into production and over 4700 were built between 1956 and 1988. It was China’s principal main line class during the final years of steam operation. Polished brass letters screwed and bolted onto cast aluminium backplate. The backplate which is flag shaped, has been repainted in red with silver flag pole, yellow ribbon and ears of corn. The back is in ex-loco condition. Overall measurements: 24” x 20” and in VGC. | £1050 |
| 285 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “FITZHERBERT WRIGHT” as carried by the LNER Thompson B1 class 4-6-0 built by the North British Locomotive Company № 26150 in 1947. Entered service in October 1947 and nameplates fitted at Doncaster in December 1947. The loco was withdrawn from Canklow in June 1964 and scrapped by Cohen, Ickles, Rotherham. Fitzherbert Wright (1905 -1975) was a Director of the LNER between 1943 and 1947. 60” x 5” one of the longest of the class, repainted face, brass lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition, slightly wedge-shaped to fit smokebox side. The late Tony Peart used to recount that spotters when spying 61249 would quip that “if it would fit Herbert Wright it would fit anybody!” | £6000 |
| 286 | BR(W) ORIGINAL WOODEN PATTERN FOR THE LOCOMOTIVE HEADBOARD: “TORBAY EXPRESS” used to cast the aluminium headboard for carrying on the train. It comes complete with the “Shop Copy” of the original drawings and specifications first drawn in January 1957 with further modifications dated 1960 and 1962. The drawings show all details of dimensions, sizes, lettering, motif, colouring and finishes. The board measures 54” width, 10” at the widest part. Beautifully crafted and in VGC. The name dates back to before WW1, when the train left Paddington at 11:50am and had slip coaches for Ilfracombe. In WW2 the train was combined with the “Cornish Riviera Express” but was soon reinstated in its own right in the summer of 1946. The name lasted well into the 1970s. See also Lot 136. (2) | £800 |
| 287 | SHEDPLATE: 65H HELENSBURGH (1949 – September 1961). This ex-NBR shed had just 6 locos in 1950. By 1959 this number had doubled, but several locos were “on loan” from Parkhead and continued to carry 65C plates. Repainted front and back. A rare example, never seen at a Railwayana auction previously. | £1400 |
| 288 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE HUNSLET ENGINE Co Ltd LEEDS 18” x 26” № 3784 – 1953” as carried by standard gauge "Austerity" 0-6-0ST, the first of a batch of five ordered by the National Coal Board. New to South Hetton Colliery where it was numbered 68. It remained there all its life, save for works visits, and was scrapped on site by C. Herring & Son, Hartlepool, in June 1974. Oval, 11½” x 8” the front unpainted, lightly polished only, the back original. | £340 |
| 289 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY wooden cased SINGLE-NEEDLE TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENT with green coloured face in square frame, transmitting handle and brass framed holder at side containing codes for all stations and signal boxes on the route Sleaford to Lincoln High Street. No writing slope and spike. Ivorine description plate removed. Serial number B847. 19” high, good unrestored condition. | £170 |
| 290 | TOTEM: BLUNDELLSANDS AND CROSBY (the wording appearing on two lines). BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two repaired edge chips only. From an ex-L&YR station on the Liverpool – Southport electrified line originally opened as Crosby in July 1848, renamed in June 1852 and again in June 1878, still open today. A scarce totem. | £1100 |
| 291 | BR(E) ENAMEL SIGN: “RELIEF & EXCURSION TRAINS Will Leave This Station To-Day as Under” in dark blue with white lettering with reasonable colour and shine, although a little faded in parts, one or two small edge chips only. Recovered from Skegness Station in Lincolnshire which as a popular seaside resort in the 1950s and 1960s had a considerable number of relief and excursion trains, particularly on summer Saturdays. Wooden framed, 51” x 12” (frame size). | £180 |
| 292 | ALUMINIUM BR “D” WAGONPLATE: “B745819 10T BARASSIE 1966 Lot № 3587” as carried by a “Carflat” car carrying flat wagon. Barassie Works, an ex-G&SWR location in Scotland was responsible for the conversion of a series of Carflat wagons from redundant coaching stock bodies and were numbered in the series B745816-B745845 conforming to Rolling Stock diagram 1/133 in 1966. They were capable of speeds up to 75mph and could regularly be observed in trainloads carrying newly constructed vehicles from UK based car manufacturers to distribution centres or docks for export. Being vacuum braked only they did not last much beyond the 1970s. 11” x 6½”, a rare plate in good ex-vehicle condition. | £50 |
| 293 | ENGRAVED BRASS WORKS NUMBER PLATE: “№ 61397 1951” as carried by the (LNER) Thompson B1 class 4-6-0 built by the North British Locomotive Company № 26856 in 1951. Into service February 1952. Withdrawn from Edinburgh in June 1965 and scrapped by Shipbreaking Industries, Faslane, in the August. Oval 12” x 6½” the face lightly polished, the back in original condition. | £400 |
| 294 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY [GWR Pattern] three-aspect HANDLAMP with large hinged dome copper top which lifts to reveal chimney underneath. Complete with unmarked copper vessel, unmarked burner and reflector. Internal lenses present, but green glass is cracked. Bevel-edged front lens. When opened in 1900 the line ran from Wood Lane to Liverpool Street. It was merged into the London Passenger Transport Board in July 1933. Lamp restored to VGC. | N/S |
| 295 | LNER CAST IRON SEATBACK: BRANCEPETH. 36” x 4½” with curved ends from the ex-NER station on the line from Bishop Auckland to Durham, opened in April 1857, closed May 1964. Broken and in two parts, it has been screwed to a wooden backboard to keep the two together. Repainted front in green with black letters, the back original. | £100 |
| 296 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY ELECTRICS SILVERPLATE MILK JUG manufactured by Alexander Clark, London. 3⅝” diameter base, 4½” tall with handle and spout. The initials “SR” through an electric “flash” are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 297 | SHEDPLATE: 83C EXETER (1949 – October 1963). This ex-GWR shed had an allocation of 35 locos during the 1950s, but in the final 18 months of its life, this was down to single figures. Repainted front and back. A rare example seen at auction only five times previously. | £280 |
| 298 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRUSH TRACTION № 430 England 1963” as carried by the BR 2,580HP diesel-electric type 4 Co-Co loco D1536 later renumbered 47428. New to 41A Tinsley in August 1963, it was withdrawn in January 1989 from CD Crewe, and cut up by Vic Berry Leicester in April 1990. Oval, 9½” x 5¾”, face restored, the back cleaned. | £300 |
| 299 | ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS ARTWORK: “WESTERN BLIZZARD” by Philip D Hawkins showing the GWR loco 4082 “Windsor Castle” treading carefully through the Birmingham suburbs at Acocks Green on a Paddington – Wolverhampton express in a snowstorm circa 1960. The loco was a Collett "Castle" Class 4-6-0 built at Swindon in 1924 but swapped identity in February 1952 with 7013 "Bristol Castle", which had been built at Swindon in 1948, in connection with the funeral arrangements for King George VI as the original No. 4082 had been sent to Swindon for overhaul shortly before the death of the King, and was not available. This exchange of identities became permanent. The original 4082 went new Old Oak Common and by August 1950 could be found at Worcester. By March 1959 it was again at Old Oak Common and it finished its days at Tyseley being withdrawn in September 1964 and going to Cashmore's at Newport for scrap. Its replacement was a long time resident of Old Oak Common being finally allocated to Gloucester Horton Road and was scrapped at Cox & Danks, Park Royal in June 1965. Nicely framed, 24” x 20” (frame size) and in VGC. The lot is accompanied by a “Footplate 2007” calendar which features this and some other works by Philip D Hawkins. See Lot 49 for a biography of the artist. | £2000 |
| 300 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “NORWICH FESTIVAL” as carried by 25kv AC overhead electric Bo-Bo Class 86 loco 86232. Built at Doncaster Works and delivered new to 5H Crewe Electric Depot in August 1965. It gained this reflective plate at a special ceremony at Norwich Station in October 1990 when it was previously named “HAROLD MACMILLAN.” This plate was removed in October 1990 when the loco was renamed “NORWICH AND NORFOLK FESTIVAL.” The loco is now working abroad in Hungary. The number “86232” has been felt tip pen marked on the back. 35½” x 6” reflective type with engraved letters and border in black. Front nicely polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £950 |
| 301 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY framed and glazed Land Agent’s 1 chain to 1 inch scale plans of the company’s land and assets at MALDON EAST and MALDON WEST stations. The plans are dated 1920 and 1912 respectively and contain much detail. Maldon East at the end of the branch from Witham (Essex) closed to passengers in September 1964. Maldon West on the branch to Woodham Ferrers closed much earlier in September 1939, but remained open for freight until the 1960s. VGC. (2) | £190 |
| 302 | CANAL COMPANY CAST IRON NOTICE: “THE SHEFFIELD & SOUTH YORKSHIRE NAVIGATION COMPANY HEREBY GIVE NOTICE That This Bridge is Insufficient to Carry Weights Beyond the Ordinary Traffic of The District. By Order.” 36” x 20” repainted to VGC both sides. The company was owned by the Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway and this notice follows their pattern of signage. | N/S |
| 303 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Rebuilt Stratford Works 7428 1921” as carried by Holden Great Eastern Railway 2-4-0 Class T26 built at Stratford in 1891. It became LNER/BR Class E4. Originally numbered 428 by the GER becoming 7428 under the LNER. Withdrawn in March 1929 and scrapped presumably at Stratford Works. Restored front, the back original. Some in service wear and tear evident. | £320 |
| 304 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS SINGLE LANGUAGE BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1886 14CRB (the original classification ground off and replaced with a brass plate) from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2 built by Montreal Loco Co works № 60260 in 1919, rebuilt with standard boiler September 1945, last used Paarden Eiland, withdrawn by 1981, scrapped Touws River July 1984. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” repainted front, brass lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £480 |
| 305 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: CHEQUERBENT. The signal box was located on the LNWR Kenyon Junction to Bolton Great Moor Street station line. It was a LNWR Type 4 design box which closed in April 1965 when the absolute block section was extended to between Hulton's Sidings and Atherton Bag Lane. Wood with metal letters, 55” x 8½” repainted. | £220 |
| 306 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY Tyer’s one-wire, two-position mahogany cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT, the large glazed front window showing twin needle positions for Down Train and Up Train. Twin plungers below this, one red, one white, with large flap to prevent the wrong plunger being used and another smaller brass reminder flap, with “Train on Line” and “Train Passed.” A worn Ivorine plate bears the name “St Ives.” The instrument was located in Swavesey signal box on the GER Cambridge to March line. Swavesey and St Ives signal boxes closed in April 1972 although the instrument was taken out of use when the line was singled and controlled by electric token. Good ex-box condition.19” high, 11½” x 6¾” base. | £380 |
| 307 | SHEDPLATE: 16C KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD (1948 – October 1955), then MANSFIELD (October 1955 – April 1960), then DERBY (September 1963 – March 1967 for steam). The ex-MR shed at Kirkby had over 60 locos in the 1950s. Mansfield, another MR shed had 30 locos when it adopted this code. Finally, Derby – the MR HQ – had 40 steam locos, along with numerous diesels that also used this code. In ex-loco condition both sides. | £50 |
| 308 | CHINESE RAILWAYS CAST IRON WORKSPLATE. The right-hand plate from a China Rail Class QJ 2-10-2 built at Datong in 1978 in the number series 2563 to 2829. The QJ was the last main line class to go into production. Over 4700 were built between 1956 and 1988 and it was China’s principal main line class during the final years of steam operation. Rectangular, 29” x 9” with rounded ends, the front repainted whilst in service, the back in ex-loco condition. | £220 |
| 309 | LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY. A pair of wall mounted copper STATION LAMPS glazed on three sides, the front one of which opens and a glazed floor. Large dome chimney covers. Provision for gas pipe connections. No innards. The tops are both clearly embossed “LMS”. Each 14” x 7” sloping out to 10½” x 13”, 22½” tall. Have both been lightly polished previously. (2) | £150 |
| 310 | TOTEM: HORSEBRIDGE. BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, one or two minor edge chips and rusting only. From an ex-LSWR station on the Andover Junction to Romsey line, opened in March 1865, closed September 1964. A scarce totem. | £1100 |
| 311 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “PRIORY GATEHOUSE WORKSOP NOTTINGHAMSHIRE” by Kenneth Steel from the LNER post-war series issued 1945-1955. A view of the old stone gatehouse with the towns houses and church beyond. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £95 |
| 312 | GWR MILK CHURN by John Tyler & Son Highbridge stamped “Winscombe GWR”, “138” and farmers name (Amesbury) and “Paddington, Williamsons Ltd” (London milk distributors). Winscombe was a station on the Wells – Yatton line in Somerset which closed in September 1963. Base 20” diameter, inward sloping to 12¾” diameter, 34” tall in original condition. A sight once familiar at most rural railway stations was a collection of milk churns at the end of the platform. | £220 |
| 313 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd STEPHENSON WORKS DARLINGTON ENGLAND № 3372/8415 1963” as carried by type 3 1,750HP diesel-electric Co-Co Class 37 D6894, later 37194. New to 87E Landore in March 1964, it was withdrawn from TO Toton in January 1999, and is now part of the DRS active fleet based at Kingmoor depot. Rectangular, chromed brass, 10” x 4½” face repainted in rail blue, the back in original condition with paint “runs” evident. | £480 |
| 314 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY three aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone stamped “8343” and brass plated “Kerosene.” The body is stamped “GNR 8343” and bears the standard GNR brass location label “Little Steeping” on one side and a relocation plate “Newport” on the other. Complete with reservoir marked “Kerosene”, unmarked burner and reflector. Bevel edged front lens and brass lens reducing cone. Little Steeping was a station on the Boston to Skegness line, Newport is an Essex station between Bishops Stortford and Cambridge. Unrestored condition. | £100 |
| 315 | TOTEM: DEGANWY BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, some minor edge rusting only. From an ex-LNWR station between Llandudno Junction and Llandudno opened in April 1882, still open today. A scarce totem, seldom seen at auction. | £750 |
| 316 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 73111 as carried by BR Standard design 5MT 4-6-0 "KING UTHER" built at Doncaster in 1956. It was withdrawn from Eastleigh shed in September 1965 and scrapped by Cashmore's of Newport in February 1966. Repainted front and back to VGC. | £800 |
| 317 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE as used by the LMS on 2-6-0 “Crab” and 0-6-0 4F class locos. Complete with inlet valve, but no operating lever. The letters “YM3” (Yellow Metal) appear on the inlet casing. 15” long, x 6” over inlet casing. Good, ex-loco condition. | £200 |
| 318 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE HUNSLET ENGINE Co Ltd 80HP - № 6236 – 1962” as carried by 3' Gauge 72 ton 0-4-0DM 80HP "Wagonmaster" type No. LM203 developed for use on the peat railways of Bord na Mona in Ireland. The Bord had favoured Ruston and Hornsby as their loco supplier but in 1961 constructed a prototype "Wagonmaster" and in the following year placed orders with Hunslet for the production version, fifty-three of which were delivered between the end of 1962 and 1965. Small oval, 8½” x 5⅛” in ex-loco condition both sides. This is an unusual version of a Hunslet plate which is believed to be a pattern unique to these locos. | £320 |
| 319 | POCKET WATCH engraved “LSWR Carr Dept № 6” on the back. The dial has a second hand and there is an additional hand to enable it to be used as a Stop Watch. Swiss movement. In full working order, so far as we can tell. The watch is held in a small lift lid box. | £420 |
| 320 | TOTEM: DORE AND TOTLEY. BR(E) half flanged dark blue in good condition but a little faded and matt, a little restored edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-MR station between Chesterfield and Sheffield, junction for the Hope Valley line, opened in February 1872, still open today although the name has been shortened to “Dore.” A scarce totem offered only twice previously at auction in this format. | £1300 |
| 321 | LMS ENAMEL RUNNING IN BOARD: “STRETTON” in maroon with straw coloured lettering and border. In VGC with deep colour and shine, one or two small chips at the edges only. From an ex-MR station between Ambergate and Clay Cross, which opened as Smithy Moor in April 1841, renamed Stretton shortly after, then Stretton for Ashover in October 1872. The station closed in September 1961. A potential replacement for the “hawkseye” aluminium sign, this type of sign was experimented with just prior to Nationalisation in 1948. Flangeless, 48” x 26”. | £80 |
| 322 | NSR CAST IRON WAGON PLATE: “NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY COMPANY” the wording surrounding a centrally situated “knot” symbol. Oval, 8¾” x 6” face repainted, back original, but lacquered. | £420 |
| 323 | CAST IRON WORKSPLATE: “BUILT BRIGHTON 1955” as carried by one of the BR standard class 4MT 2-6-4T in the number series 80099 -80105 or 80116-80130. Oval, 10½” x 6” face restored, back original. | £200 |
| 324 | ENGRAVED BRASS PLATE: “FRIENDSHIP.” Arch-shaped, 23½” x 3⅜” lettering filled in black with a red border all the way round. The back bears the stamped number “353” and has two bolts with nuts still attached. At first we thought this was a traction engine name which fitted over the smokebox door, but we failed to find an engine that had carried this name. Our view now is that it was carried by some sort of mill engine, but again we cannot identify which and where. VGC. | £100 |
| 325 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “MALAKOFF” as carried by an SNCF Class BB 22200 Bo-Bo Electric, 205 of which were built by Alsthom and MTE between 1976 and 1986, which operated under both 1.5 kV DC and 25 kV 50 Hz AC - 25 kV AC as used in the northern part of France and Cote d'Azur and 1.5 kV DC as used in the rest of France. The BB 22200 series is the same locomotive as the BB 7200 series (1.5 kV DC) and the BB 15000 (25 kV AC). Loco BB 22366 from which this plate came was based at Rennes and was name "Malakoff" on 5 November 1983 as part of the hundred years' anniversary of the City which is a commune in the Department of Hauts-de-Seine south-west of Paris and was created on 8 November 1883. The name is derived from the Battle of Malakoff which was fought during the Crimean War. Shield shape, cast aluminium, 19” x 24” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £750 |
| 326 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 44856 as carried by Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 built at Crewe under Lot 170 in 1944 and originally numbered 4856 by the LMS becoming 44856 under BR. Withdrawn from Oxley in February 1967 and scrapped by Cashmore's of Great Bridge in the June. Partially repainted front, the original white paint of the numbers visible, the back in ex-loco condition. | £600 |
| 327 | LOCOMOTIVE WATER LEVEL GAUGE. Brass inlet and outlet with operating levers at each end of a glass tube, all mounted on a wooden board, 24” x 8”. Identity of donor loco unknown. Attractively restored to VGC. | £100 |
| 328 | LNER “CATHEDRALS” SERIES THREE CHINA PLATE: “NORWICH CATHEDRAL” manufactured by Wedgwood of Etruria and Barlaston. Features the 1951 Festival of Britain symbol on the base. 10⅜” diameter. By far the rarest of the three series, this example is in VGC. | £95 |
| 329 | LMS SIGNALLING DIAGRAM: WELDON SOUTH. A coloured diagram showing running lines, crossovers, switches and signals controlled from this former Midland Railway signalbox located between Kettering and Manton Junction. The box was opened by the LMSR in August 1923 and closed in March 1937. A replacement box opened named Weldon South on the same day but this was renamed Corby South at some time. The diagram was produced by the LMS Signal Assistants Office Derby and is dated November 1929. Housed in a modern frame 41” x 16” with a little wrinkling and minor fading only. | £60 |
| 330 | TOTEM: DIDCOT. BR(W) fully flanged chocolate and cream in good condition with deep colour and shine, but has received attention to a crease, some face chips and edge rusting. From an ex-GWR station between Paddington and Swindon, the junction for Oxford opened in June 1844. | £360 |
| 331 | CARRIAGE PRINT: "BRAMALL HALL, NEAR BRAMHALL, CHESHIRE" by Ronald Lampitt from the LMR (C) series 1957. An uncommon print. Bramall Hall at Bramhall is a masterpiece of Tudor half timbering set in Stockport’s suburbs on the banks of the Micker Brook. A healthy walk from either of Cheadle Hulme or Bramhall stations gets you here. With slight creasing in borders but colours excellent and in an original style glazed wooden frame. | £50 |
| 332 | NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “NER Co 7707A AUG 1917.” Star shape, 6½” x 7½” almost completely devoid of paint. | £110 |
| 333 | WORKSPLATE: “BUILT BY THE BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY CARRIAGE & WAGON Co Ltd SMETHWICK ENGLAND 1958 SERIAL № DEL88” as carried by a Type 2 Bo-Bo Class 26 D5343, later 26043. Delivered new to 64B Haymarket in October 1959, it was withdrawn from IS (Inverness) in January 1993, and is now based on the Gloucestershire-Warwickshire Railway. Rectangular chromed brass 8” x 5¾” cleaned front and back, but with blue paint visible. | £325 |
| 334 | ALUMINIUM CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE 1002 DE1 as carried by diesel-electric Co-Co, Davenport 3411 of 1952, renumbered into service stock as 0103 in 1982, withdrawn and scrapped August 1985. Oval, 18¾” x 12¾” the front in ex-loco condition, the back cleaned. | £130 |
| 335 | TOTEM: SOUTH HAMPSTEAD. BR(M) half flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-LNWR station between Euston and Willesden Junction, opened as Loudoun Road in June 1879, closed in January 1917, reopened and renamed in July 1922. A scarce totem, only three times at auction previously. | £500 |
| 336 | EAST AFRICAN RAILWAY BRASS SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 3103 as carried by the EAR 31 Class (also known as the “Tribal” Class) 2-8-4 tender locomotive. Built by Vulcan Foundry at Newton-le-Willows in 1955, with works number 6230, the locomotive was immediately shipped to Kenya and placed into service in 1955. Named "ACHOLI", the nameplates were later removed when 3103 was renamed "UGANDA." 17¼” x 6½” repainted face some time ago, brass lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | N/S |
| 337 | SHEDPLATE: 83H PLYMOUTH FRIARY (February 1958 – May 1963). This ex-LSWR shed, formerly in the Southern Region as 72D, was home to just 11 locos at the end of the 1950s. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £280 |
| 338 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Beddington Lane – Waddon Marsh” stamped on brass plates affixed to one end. This token section came into existence in 1901 when Beddington Lane signal box was upgraded to a token station, but ceased to exist in September 1980 when Beddington Lane signal box was reduced to a non-block post and track circuit block signalling came into operation between Waddon Marsh and Mitcham Junction signal boxes. 24” long the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. In completely unrestored condition, with traces of yellow paint, taped at one end to prevent loss of the brass plates! | £75 |
| 339 | GWR HOTELS SILVERPLATE SORBET BOWL manufactured by Elkington. Round base, 2⅛” diameter with central column holding an oval shaped bowl 2½” x 2”, standing 3” high. The GWR coat of arms with the wording “Great Western Railway Hotels” in scroll underneath are clearly incised on the side of the bowl. VGC. | £130 |
| 340 | TOTEM: WESTENHANGER. BR(S) fully flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine, a couple of small face chips and unrepaired edge chips only. From an ex-South Eastern Railway station between Ashford and Folkestone Central opened as Westenhanger and Hythe in February 1844, renamed in October 1874, still open today. | £300 |
| 341 | BR(NE) ENAMEL SIGN: STATION MASTER in tangerine with black edged white lettering. Ex-station condition with a few chips and a little edge rusting, but retaining good colour and a reasonable shine. 24” x 18” fully flanged. | £80 |
| 342 | GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY. A CAST IRON STREET DIRECTION NOTICE: “TO DRUMMUIR STATION ¼ MILE” (with right hand facing arrow). From a station on the Keith – Dufftown branch closed to passengers in May 1968. Rectangular, 27” x 11” two corners are shaped, two fixing lugs on the back which is also embossed with the number “№ 47”. Restored to VGC. A rare survivor. | £420 |
| 343 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY Ltd Glasgow № 27703 1957” as carried by 0-4-0 diesel-hydraulic loco originally numbered 11708, later renumbered D2708, the first of the class. New to 62B Dundee Tay Bridge in August 1958, it was withdrawn in February 1967 from Crewe Works where it worked as a departmental shunter. Cut up by Slag Reduction, Ickles, in September 1967. Diamond shape, 13¾” x 5½” face restored, the back cleaned. | £150 |
| 344 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY THREE ASPECT HANDLAMP with the body side stamped with the initials “LB&SCR” and “Horsham No. 204.” Reducing cone brass plated “S[E]R”. Carrying handle partly cord bound. Complete with S[B]R vessel, SR burner and unmarked reflector. Inside lenses complete and intact, some evidence of refitting. From a station between Crawley and Christ’s Hospital on the line to Littlehampton. Bevel edged front lens. Restored to VGC. | £200 |
| 345 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET SIGN: SOUTHAMPTON CENTRAL (The suffix appearing in the lower crescent). 36” x 13” in good condition with a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-LSWR station opened as Southampton West in November 1895 having replaced a station known as Southampton West End and Bletchynden prior to that. The target is still attached to the original wooden batten. A rare target offered only twice previously at auction. | £900 |
| 346 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY Tyer’s one-wire, three-position wooden cased twin dial BLOCK INSTRUMENT showing Up Line and Down Line positions in the glazed window. Attached below this is the ivorine description plate “Marchington” above a brass framed cut out showing various aspects. At the base is a large plunger and a smaller plunger with a hinged movable brass plate with the legend “Blocked Back.” Removed from Uttoxeter East Junction signal box when Marchington, located on the NSR Stoke to Derby line, was closed in July 1965 and the absolute block section was extended to Dovefields signal box. Base 12” x 6½”, height 20” in good ex-box condition. | £380 |
| 347 | SHEDPLATE: 87C DANYGRAIG (1949 – January 1960 for steam, March 1964 totally). This ex- R&SBR shed was home to an exotic collection of pre-grouping tank engines throughout its BR days when its total allocation was never more than 30 locos. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £160 |
| 348 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “JOHN FOWLER & Co Leeds Ltd 4210101 – 1955” as carried by standard gauge Class 421 150 hp 0-4-0DM fitted with a McLaren engine. It was ex-works in May 1955 and went new to Morris Motors Ltd (British Leyland) at Cowley, Oxford. Moved to British Leyland at Longbridge in 1971 and acquired by the Dean Forest Railway Society in September 1979 but appears to have eventually been scrapped. The first three figures of the serial number denote the Class and the last three show it was the one hundred and first of its type. 18¾” x 3½” front repainted, the back original. | £100 |
| 349 | ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS ARTWORK: “CASTLE AT TYSELEY (2)” by Philip D Hawkins showing the GWR double chimney “Castle” class loco 7029 “Clun Castle” an Old Oak Common engine entering the roundhouse for servicing c.1962. The loco was a Collett "Castle" Class 4-6-0 built at Swindon in 1950. In its first decade it was shedded at Newton Abbot. Double chimney fitted October 1959. In May 1965 it was allocated to Gloucester Horton Road and withdrawn from there in December 1965. It worked the last official steam train out of Paddington on the 11 June 1965. Bought by Patrick Whitehouse for preservation. A well-balanced, finely detailed picture, which captures the smoky and moody interior of the depot. Painted circa 1985, nicely framed, 11½” x 13½” (frame size) and in VGC. See Lot 49 for a biography of the artist. | £1800 |
| 350 | BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: AIREDALE № 1 as carried by Standard gauge 0-6-0ST built by Hunslet Works № 1955 in 1939 and delivered in December of that year to Airedale Collieries Ltd. Transferred to the NCB along with the site in January 1947. Scrapped at Allerton Bywaters Workshops by April 1962. 37” x 6¾” face restored, brass lightly polished only, the back in ex-loco condition. | £1250 |
| 351 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “CURZON STREET GOODS DEPOT BIRMINGHAM” by Claude Buckle from the LMR “Railway Architecture” series issued in 1952. A view of the original station building built by the London & Birmingham Railway in 1838 with horse and cart, a Scammel iron horse and delivery lorry being prepared outside. A few marks and a slight water stain in the margins do not detract. In its original glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £70 |
| 352 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY cast Iron WAITING ROOM FIRE PLACE. Complete and in one piece with bars at base to prevent spillage of hot coals. The GER coat of arms is cast into the front below the mantel shelf. Width at base: 30½”. Width of mantelshelf: 37½”. Overall height: 46”. Partly stripped of paint for restoration. In good condition overall. | £720 |
| 353 | AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS BRASS WORKSPLATE: “GOODWIN-ALCO MADE IN AUSTRALIA.” Rectangular with rounded corners, 8” x 4¼ in ex-loco condition. Together with a Perspex loco CAB NUMBERPLATE PANEL “4803” complete with original rubber edging to prevent ingress of water into the panel. 23” x 10” in ex-loco condition. From a standard gauge Class 48 Co-Co DE delivered to the New South Wales Government Railways in September 1959 and now preserved at the NSW Rail Transport Museum, Thirlmere. These were the smallest ALCOs on the NSWGR roster and were introduced for light branch and shunting service. 165 examples of the type were built over an eleven year period. (2) | N/S |
| 354 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 2757 19D from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2, built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns works № 7270 in 1946, last used at Klerksdorp, withdrawn c1988, scrapped there Nov. 1989. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” repainted front, brass lightly polished, showing some in-service knocks and scrapes, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 355 | TOTEM: ALTHORPE. BR(E) half flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, one face chip and a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-GCR station still open today between Scunthorpe and Thorne South opened in May 1916 having replaced an earlier terminus station opened in October 1866 which became Keadby Goods. This is one of the scarcer “tightly spaced lettering” examples. | £600 |
| 356 | SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE: 5766 as carried by Collett Class 5700 0-6-0 PT built at Swindon in 1929. Withdrawn from Slough in May 1962 and scrapped by the Central Wagon Co., Ince, in the following October. Repainted front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £350 |
| 357 | GWR SILVERPLATE WAITERS TRAY manufactured by Walker & Hall. 10” diameter with the initials “GWR” in roundel and “Hotels” in scroll beneath it are clearly incised at the centre. A little wear only at the centre, good otherwise. | N/S |
| 358 | CHINA RAILWAYS CAST IRON WORKSPLATE 1959 as carried by a standard gauge China Rail JS class 2-8-2 built at Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Workshops in October 1959 and probably one from the late 56xx or early 57xx number series. The JS Class were built from 1957 to 1988 and in all over 1900 were constructed. Target shape, 24” x 12” restored front, the back in ex-loco condition. | £200 |
| 359 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY wall mounted copper STATION LAMP glazed on three sides, the front one of which opens to reveal oil burner and flute (not the original). Glazed floor also. The back has provision for a gas pipe connection. The top is clearly stamped “L&NWR FWJ T” from which we believe it came from a station on the Fleetwood & West Riding Junction Railway which was taken over by the LNWR & L&YR in July 1866. 11” x 9½” base, 19” tall. Ex-station unrestored condition. | £150 |
| 360 | TOTEM: HASTINGS. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, one small face chip and one or two small edge chips only. From an ex-SER & LB&SCR Joint station opened in February 1851. | £500 |
| 361 | ENAMEL BOOKING OFFICE SIGN: “SOUTHERN RAILWAY – THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH TICKETS, Including Season Tickets, are Issued, and The Conditions Applicable to Passengers Luggage Etc., Can be Obtained Free of Charge on Application to the Booking Clerk” in green with white lettering in VGC with only one chip around one of the screw holes. Rectangular, 9” x 6”. | £160 |
| 362 | WAGONPLATE: “LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE WAGGON Co Ld Builders Heywood.” This firm, founded in 1861, was located at the former Manchester & Leeds Railway wagon and carriage works at Heywood, Lancashire. Wagon building, hiring and leasing proved profitable over the years and led to the company being taken over by the Standard Wagon Company in the 1960s. A further takeover in 1989 saw Standard Wagon absorbed into Powell Duffryyn. Trading difficulties caused the closure of Heywood Works in 1992. Oval, 9½” x 6½” repainted front, the back in ex-vehicle condition. | £60 |
| 363 | LNER CAST IRON 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Darlington Works 5068 1890” as carried by Wordsell North Eastern Railway 0-6-0 Class C1 which became LNER/BR Class J21. Originally numbered 300 by the NER/LNER becoming 5068 under the LNER renumbering scheme in 1946 and 65068 in BR days. Withdrawn June 1954 from Darlington and scrapped there. Ex-loco condition front and back. | £460 |
| 364 | LNER (GER PATTERN) sliding-knob three-aspect HANDLAMP the reducing cone stamped “Loco Stratford 3113”. Date marked 1930 inside front lens door. Innards comprise BR(E) vessel BR (E&NER) burner and unmarked reflector. Inside lenses present but green glass is cracked. Bevel-edged front lens. No back handle. From the ex-GER loco depot in East London once responsible for the maintenance of over 600 steam locos. Restored to VGC. | £100 |
| 365 | LMS SIGNALBOX BOARD: “BOW JUNCTION.” From a location on the ex-North London Railway Poplar to Dalston line. It was a NLR Type 3b design which opened in 1895. Wood with metal letters, 66” x 10½” repainted and in VGC. | £100 |
| 366 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY wooden cased SINGLE-NEEDLE TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENT with green coloured face in round frame, writing shelf, paper spike, transmitting handle and brass framed holder at side (empty). Serial number 1653A. 17” high, very good restored condition. | £130 |
| 367 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY ELECTRICS SILVERPLATE CRUET SET manufactured by Gladwin of Sheffield “Embassy Ware.” Three tub compartments holding cut glass pepper and salt pots (with original spoon) and a mustard pot. Very dainty, 4” x 3¼” clover leaf shape base with carrying handle. The initials “SR” through an electric “flash” are clearly incised on the side. VGC. | N/S |
| 368 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS CREWE BUILT 1961 Power Equipment by Sulzer and Crompton Parkinson Ltd” as carried by one of the type 4 1Co-Co1 Class 45 “Peak” locos numbered in the series D85 to D137. Rectangular 13” x 6½” stripped and painted in grey primer. | £190 |
| 369 | ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING: GLASGOW QUEEN STREET STATION c.1922 with North British Railway 4-4-2 “Atlantic” loco № 510 “THE LORD PROVOST” by Dugald Cameron. Painted in 1982 and shows the engine captured in the smoke of the station with the light streaming in through the glass of the overall roof. A well executed work. Framed 30” x 20” in VGC. | £1200 |
| 370 | TOTEM: ENFIELD LOCK. BR(E) fully flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-GER Lea Valley Line station between Tottenham Hale and Cheshunt, opened as Ordnance Factory in 1855, renamed Enfield Lock in April 1886. | £1050 |
| 371 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “WEST MILL HERTFORDSHIRE” by Claude Muncaster one of only three works by this artist from the LNER post-war series 1945 – 1947. Shows a sleepy village scene with a horse being led along the High Street, whilst other villagers chat in the summer sunshine. A scarce print in an original style glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £130 |
| 372 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN ROYAL HOTEL [HOLYHEAD] SILVERPLATE TEA POT manufactured by GR Collins & Co Church St Birmingham. Squat design with considerable fancy engraving of flowers and leaves, delicate leaf and flower bud handle to lift the lid. Diameter about 7¼” plus handle and spout, about 5” tall. The initials “LNWR” beneath the “Britannia” coat of arms surrounded by the words “Royal Hotel” in garter are clearly incised on the side. The hotel was built c.1800 and was acquired by the Chester & Holyhead Railway in 1850. The C&HR was taken over by the LNWR in 1857. The hotel was replaced by the New Station Hotel in 1880 which closed in September 1951. A scarce item dating from the mid-19th century in VGC. | £240 |
| 373 | ENGRAVED BRASS WORKS NUMBER PLATE: “№ 62019 1948” as carried by the (LNER) Peppercorn Class K1 2-6-0 developed from Thompson two-cylinder rebuild of Gresley K4. Built by the North British Locomotive Company № 26623 in 1949. Entered service in July 1949 and withdrawn from Retford in July 1964. Scrapped by T.W. Ward at Killamarsh in November 1964. It is strange that these engraved plates fitted to the class are dated 1948 and not 1949 the year of build. Oval 12” x 6½” the face lightly polished, the back in original condition. | £360 |
| 374 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 1411 19B from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2 built by Berliner works № 9837 in 1930, sold to Free State Geduld Mines as their № 7 in 1976, later Freegold North № 10, finally to SANRASM, Krugersdorp for preservation in 1998 (but still stored unrestored). Oval, 20½” x 14½” front stripped of paint, the back in ex-loco condition. | £300 |
| 375 | ZIMBABWE RAILWAYS BRASS LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “ISIDUMUKA” as carried by the 3'6'' gauge Class 15A 4-6-4 + 4-6-4 Garratt № 398 (Beyer Peacock works № 7340 of 1950). It was refurbished by ZECO, named "ISIDUMUKA" (Waterbuck) and re-entered traffic in February 1982. Between February 1986 and November 1987 it was loaned on three occasions to Mocambique. It was last used in August 1993 and was later purchased by the "Flying Fifteen Locomotive Group" in New Zealand although it is currently stored at Kimberley in South Africa. The interlaced rail ends symbol of the railway company are shown at each end of the plate. 34” x 6” with curved ends, the face in ex-loco condition, the back cleaned but showing signs of originality. | £2550 |
| 376 | LSWR Sykes three-wire, two-position lock and block BLOCK INSTRUMENT. Glazed circular front window with brass surround. The dial shows “3.4 To Tulse Hill” with movable aspects showing “Free”, “Locked” and “Train On.” Brass plated “W R Sykes Railway Signal Works Clapham London SW.” Attached to the back of the case and above the instrument is a brass beaded glazed describer with lower quadrant red signal showing on and off aspects. A single rod extends below the base which connected into the interlocking frame. From Knights Hill Siding signal box which was located on the Bricklayers Arms to Streatham Junction line. Lock and block working was introduced sometime after the LBSCR Type 2b box opened in 1891 fitted with a 17 lever Saxby 1860 Patent frame. The box was closed in April 1969 when signalling passed to a panel in Streatham Junction box. Base 9½” x 6”, height 13½” excluding rodding. Good ex-box condition. | £140 |
| 377 | SHEDPLATE: 16J ROWSLEY (September 1963 – April 1964). The ex-Midland shed had a substantial allocation of over 40 locos, and was most noted for its tank locos working the Cromford and High Peak Railway during this period. Repainted front and back. | N/S |
| 378 | ALUMINIUM SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “ANNAN - GRETNA” the section names engraved and picked out in red and painted red on reverse of the plate. This was a temporary token section possibly due to some resignalling work not taking place on time. Good ex-section condition. | £320 |
| 379 | MIDLAND RAILWAY. Two glass cased FIRE ALARMS as removed from the Carriage & Wagon Works at Derby. One is dated 1879 the other 1886. 7½” x 16½” x 5”. One is stamped “MRCo,” the other “LMS.” In good condition, although the “LMS” example is missing the brass bell and has a rather faded Fire Instructions notice stuck to the front. (2) | £250 |
| 380 | TOTEM: GILLINGHAM. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, some minor edge rusting only. From an ex-SE&CR station between Rochester and Sittingbourne opened as New Brompton (Gillingham) in July 1858, renamed Gillingham in October 1912, still open today. This totem is one of the scarcer black flange variety, only one of which has been offered at auction previously, in June 1992. | £460 |
| 381 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “LEEDS CITY STATION CONCOURSE” by Claude Buckle from the LMR “Railway Architecture” series issued in 1952. A view of the concourse which had been reconstructed in art-deco style in the 1930s. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £60 |
| 382 | SIGNAL LEVER FRAME MAKERS PLATE: “L&Y RY. CO. HORWICH.” Cast iron 33½” long x 7” high, these ornate plates graced many signalling frames throughout the company. In ex-box condition front and back screwed to a black backboard. | £100 |
| 383 | BRASS CAB WORKSPLATE: “BUILT BY THE BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY CARRIAGE & WAGON Co Ltd SMETHWICK ENGLAND 1961 SERIAL № DEL205” as carried by Type 2 Bo-Bo Class 27 D5362 later 27016. Delivered new to 65A Eastfield in November 1961, it was withdrawn from ED (Eastfield) in April 1984, and cut up by Vic Berry, Leicester in July 1987, following a period of storage at Eastfield. Rectangular 4” x 3” restored face in rail blue, the back original. | £90 |
| 384 | LNER LOCO OIL HEADLAMP with lift lid chimney revealing an LNER vessel and burner, with cowling to prevent draughts extinguishing the flame. The body has a prominent brass plate “Colk Loco.” There is also a small brass knob to activate the internal red lens which doubled as a tail lamp when the loco was in reverse. Bullseye front lens. From the ex-GCR Nottinghamshire Colwick depot which closed to steam in December 1966 and was demolished in the 1970s. Lamp in good restored condition. | £260 |
| 385 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY TARGET SIGN: ANERLEY. 27” x 13” in good condition with a little edge chipping, a little rust staining in the letters, but no major face chips. From an ex-LB&SCR station on the London Bridge – East Croydon line, opened in June 1839, still open today. | £160 |
| 386 | BR(E) ENAMEL RUNNING-IN BOARD: RAYLEIGH in dark blue with white lettering. One or two rusted face chips and some edge rusting. From an ex-GER station on the Southend (Victoria) branch opened in October 1889, still open today. 90” x 18”. | £150 |
| 387 | LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY/DEARNE VALLEY RAILWAY OIL CAN with screw-in brass stopper on chain attached to carrying handle to prevent loss. In the top cone, just below the stamped initials “LYR” is a copper plate with the initials “DVR” [Dearne Valley Railway] and the name “Grimethorpe.” The Dearne Valley Railway from Hemsworth – Black Carr was opened in May 1909 and worked initially by the Hull & Barnsley Railway and later by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. It was grouped into the LMSR on 1st January 1923. Grimethorpe Halt opened in June 1912 and closed in September 1951. A rare survivor! | £480 |
| 388 | STEEL SINGLE LINE KEY TOKEN: “RUFFORD JUNCTION – MANSFIELD COLLY JCT 20” the section names engraved onto brass plates attached to the rounded end with triangular slot. This token section was located on the MR Mansfield to Southwell line and came into existence in April 1929 when Rufford Colliery Junction and Mansfield Colliery Sidings signal boxes were renamed Rufford Junction and Mansfield Colliery Junction. The token section ceased to exist when Rufford Junction signal box closed in June 1968 and the section was extended to between Mansfield Colliery Junction and Rufford Colliery signal boxes. Good ex-section condition. | £75 |
| 389 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY BRASS WAITING ROOM OIL LAMP with contemporary brass label stamped “Dovercourt Bay” attached to the vessel. From a station between Parkeston Quay and Harwich opened as “Dovercourt” in August 1854, renamed “Dovercourt Bay” in May 1913, still open today. The lamp would seem to date from the renaming. 7” diameter at widest part of the base, 16¼” to top of glass funnel. Nice polished condition, one or two knocks from a lifetime of service. | £85 |
| 390 | TOTEM: LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a small repaired face chip and some restored edge chipping only. From an ex-LNWR station opened by the Chester & Holyhead Railway in October 1858, still open today. | £450 |
| 391 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “CITADEL STATION CARLISLE” by Kenneth Steel from the LMR “Railway Architecture” series issued in 1952. A view of the station façade with a small number of post-war style saloon cars waiting to pick up passengers seen emerging from the station. From the reflections in the road, it would appear that we have caught the scene after a heavy shower of rain. One or two small faults in the border do not detract. In an original type glazed wooden frame. | £50 |
| 392 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. Pair of cast iron SEAT ENDS. 29½” high x 16½” at the seat and 18” at base. Good ex-station condition painted white, but showing signs of the original green underneath. (2) | £150 |
| 393 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRUSH SULZER № 705 1966” as carried by the BR 2,580HP diesel-electric type 4 Co-Co class 47 loco D1943 later numbered 47500 and later still 47770. New to LMWL (Crewe) in June 1966, this loco achieved celebrity status in February 1979 when it was named “GREAT WESTERN,” becoming the Western Regions “Royal” engine. It carried plates and badges until September 1991. As 47770, it was named “RESERVED” at Crewe TMD in May 1994. Withdrawn in 2004 from TO Toton, it is now stored at WCRC Carnforth depot. Oval, 9½” x 5¾”, face restored, the back cleaned. | £420 |
| 394 | BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION TRAMWAYS CONDUCTORS STARTING BELL AND BELL PUSH in polished brass. Recovered from one of the final tramcars to run in the city. Mounted on a wood presentation board with an engraved plaque “A Souvenir From The Last Tramcars to Run in The City of Birmingham – 4th July 1953.” Bell is 5¼” diameter, bell push is 3” diameter. All in fine working order. | £180 |
| 395 | TOTEM: LUGTON. BR (Sc) half flanged light blue, in good condition, but colour a little dull, a minor face chip and a little edge rusting only. An ex-Glasgow Barrhead & Kilmarnock Jt Railway station between Glasgow and Ardrossan opened in March 1871, closed November 1966. A scarce totem only twice previously offered at auction. | £380 |
| 396 | BR(E) ENAMEL SIGN: “CYCLES MUST NOT BE TAKEN OVER THE FOOTBRIDGE” in dark blue with white lettering, deep colour and shine, one or two face chips and a little battered around the edges, but unusual wording. Flangeless, 22” x 12”. | £65 |
| 397 | MIDLAND RAILWAY HOTEL DERBY SILVERPLATE ½ PINT TANKARD manufactured by Elkington. 3” diameter base, 3½” tall, the wording “Midland Hotel Derby” in garter with crown atop, clearly incised on the side. VGC. The Midland Hotel Derby was opened in 1840 and purchased by the Midland Railway in 1862. It was sold in 1982 by BR to Francis Thompson. The hotel is still open today now part of the “Best Western” group. | £65 |
| 398 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “LMS BUILT DERBY 1925.” From either a 3P 4-4-2T 2120 - 2124, a 4F 0-6-0 4035 - 4056/4207 - 4216 or 4P 4-4-0 1085 -1114 all of which were built at Derby in 1925. Oval, 10½” x 6” cleaned front and back showing the word “Pattern,” but showing all the signs of originality. | £90 |
| 399 | BR(S) SIGNALLING DIAGRAM: COLE. A coloured diagram showing running lines, crossovers, switches and signals controlled from this former Somerset & Dorset Joint Line signalbox located between Evercreech Junction and Wincanton. Also shows a detailed table of the Mechanical and Electrical Interlocking of points and signals. Cole box was a SDJR Type 1 design which opened in the 1870s fitted with a 14 lever Stevens Tappet frame, and closed in May 1965 when the absolute block section was extended to between Evercreech Junction South and Wincanton. The diagram was produced in 1948 by the Signal Engineer’s Drawing Office Wimbledon. Housed in the original frame 41” x 23”. The diagram has been tape repaired and some of the back boarding is missing, some wrinkling and fading otherwise. | £400 |
| 400 | LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE: “KIRBY HALL” as carried by GWR Collett “Hall” Class 4-6-0 № 5993 built in December 1939 at Swindon. It was initially allocated to Tyseley and was still there in the mid-1950s. However by March 1959 it was allocated to Reading and was withdrawn from there in May 1963. Scrapped at Swindon. The nameplate is fully beaded, 68” x 13½” , the front appears to be ex-loco, but has received a coat of varnish on the paintwork. Brasswork is lightly polished only. The ex-loco condition back is stamped “R 5993” indicating that it was from the right-hand side of the loco. | £7400 |
| 401 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “SELBY YORKSHIRE” by Kenneth Steel from the LNER post-war series issued 1945-1955. A view of the old timber river bridge with punts waiting for trade on the far shore, town and church in the background. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £60 |
| 402 | NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY CAST IRON COACH MAKERS PLATE: “NSR BUILDERS STOKE 1901.” Oval, 6½” x 3¾” face repainted, back original, but lacquered. | £280 |
| 403 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “HUDSWELL CLARKE & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds England № D1292 1964” as carried by standard gauge 0-4-0 DH new to NCB Morton Colliery and then from July 1966 became a long time resident at Whitwell Colliery. At first № 7 and then DL14. Scrapped. Oval, 12¾” x 8¼” face lightly polished, the back in ex-loco condition. | £75 |
| 404 | MIDLAND RAILWAY SILVERPLATE ICE BUCKET manufactured by Elkington. Barrel design, 6” diameter at base, 7⅜” diameter at top, 7½” high, plus carrying handles. The piece has been re-plated and the MR Wyvern symbol and the wording “Midland Railway Hotels” can just be seen on the side. Lots of wear and tear still evident. | £50 |
| 405 | TOTEM: STONE. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with deep colour and shine, a well executed crease repair and attention to edge rusting only. From an ex-NSR station between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford, junction for the Colwich line, opened in May 1849, still open today. A rare totem not offered at auction since November 1996. | £500 |
| 406 | LNWR. A wooden-cased Fletcher’s twin-needle BLOCK INSTRUMENT without any identification plates. The glazed display shows “Up Line” and “Down Line” with a dial and tapper below. 11” wide, 25” high, in good ex-box condition, complete with the wooden plinth which accommodates the bell below the main body | £80 |
| 407 | LNER CHINA CAKE STAND manufactured by George Jones & Sons and dated 1928. Attractive blue and yellow pattern around the slightly wavy edges. The initials “LNER” in fancy script are clearly glazed on the top of the 9” diameter plate which is supported by a central column and is 4¾” high. VGC. | £120 |
| 408 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BRITISH RAILWAYS DERBY BUILT 1965 Power Equipment by Associated Electrical Industries Ltd and Sulzer” as carried by a Type 2 Bo-Bo Class 25 numbered in the series D5299, D7519, and D7521 to D7565. Rectangular 13” x 6½” stripped and painted in grey primer. | £90 |
| 409 | SOUVENIR SILVERPLATE SPOON with decorative top of Turnberry Scotland showing the lighthouse in a small vignette inlaid in glass. Manufactured by Stuart Perfection Plate. 4½” long. Turnberry on the Ayrshire Coast in Scotland, famous for its golf course, was served by the Glasgow & South Western Railway from May 1906 until, apart from specials and excursions, services were withdrawn by the LMS in March 1942. A nice item in VGC. | £20 |
| 410 | TOTEM: LINGFIELD. BR(S) fully flanged green in excellent condition with deep colour and shine, one or two tiny edge chips only. From an ex-LB&SCR station between Oxted and East Grinstead opened in March 1884, still open today. A scarce totem. | £340 |
| 411 | CARRIAGE PRINT: "LAVENHAM, SUFFOLK" by Kenneth Steel RBA SGA. from the LNER post-war series approx 1950. As a statement of the 16th century prosperous East Anglian town, the Lavenham Guildhall has long been acclaimed and was an obvious choice for a carriage print at a time when Lavenham had a railway station. The trains went between 1961-65; by then the National Trust had been the custodians of the Guildhall (since 1951). Very good condition and in its original glazed wooden frame. | £50 |
| 412 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY MAKERS 1898.” Rectangular scroll pattern, 9” x 4” repainted in red with white lettering and edging. | £100 |
| 413 | BRASS WORKSPLATE: “THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY Ltd LONDON 3000/8252 – 1961 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Ltd Locomotive Works England” as carried by the BR type 1 diesel-electric Bo-Bo class 20 loco numbered D8094, later 20094. New to 65A Eastfield in October 1961, it was withdrawn from TE Thornaby in July 1992 and cut up in May 2004 by Cymru Metals Lanelli. Rectangular, 10” x 4½” face repainted in rail blue, the back in original condition. | N/S |
| 414 | SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS/SAS BI-LINGUAL BRASS CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 3090 15F from the 3’ 6” gauge South African Railways 4-8-2, built by NBL works № 25974 in 1947, last used at Kroonstad, withdrawn c1988, scrapped there 2006. Oval, 20¾” x 14¾” in ex-loco condition. | £420 |
| 415 | TOTEM: BECONTREE. BR(E) half flanged dark blue in good condition with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-LMSR station between Barking and Upminster, opened as Gale Street in June 1926, renamed July 1922, now served by London Underground District Line trains. | £400 |
| 416 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY. A large Webb & Thompson Electric TRAIN STAFF with the section names “Hailsham - Horam” stamped on brass plates affixed to one end. The Hailsham to Horam token section came into existence in the 1950s when Waldron & Horam signal box was renamed Horam, and ceased to exist in June 1965 when Horam signal box closed. 25” long with key at one end to operate an intermediate ground frame., the brass rings around the central steel column are approx 2¼” diameter. In completely unrestored condition, rusty with traces of blue paint. | £750 |
| 417 | NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT RAILWAY brass LUGGAGE RACK, the ends showing the intertwined letters “NSWGR.” Three tubular rods connect each end supporting wire mesh in 1¼” squares to convey luggage. Overall dimensions: 35” long x 12” high x 12” width. Good, original condition. | £65 |
| 418 | LSWR BRASS SIGNAL LEVER PLATE reading “12 – Pull - Shunt West Siding to Up Loop Disc – Push – Shunt Up Loop to West Siding Disc.” 3¾” x 6” with scalloped corners. Together with an LSWR cast iron signal lever reminder “Line Blocked.” 3” x 3¾”. Both items in good ex-box condition. (2) | £170 |
| 419 | HORSEBRASS: GL&CCo (Gas Light & Coke Co). A harness decoration, rectangular with scalloped corners 2½” x 2”, block lettering filled with black. The back fittings have been removed, but it is in good condition otherwise. Although not strictly speaking a railway agent, the Gas Light & Coal Company who ran Beckton Gas Works in East London, had a very close relationship with the Great Eastern Railway, later LNER and BR. | £360 |
| 420 | TOTEM: WINDERMERE. BR(M) half flanged maroon in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little unrestored edge rusting only. From an ex-LNWR station opened in April 1847. The station was re-sited in 1986 and is the terminus of the branch from Oxenholme. | £800 |
| 421 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “THE ENTRANCE TO EUSTON STATION LONDON” by Claude Buckle from the LMR Railway Architecture Series 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 a commercially produced glazed wooden frame. | £130 |
| 422 | STEAM LOCOMOTIVE REGULATOR HANDLE. Approx 32” long with 9” with spring mechanism fitting at the firebox end, unmarked. Lightly polished steel in good condition. | N/S |
| 423 | CAST IRON WORKSPLATE: “CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY 1954 C of E Spec № T-1531 PO № 59692 Manufactured by Vulcan Iron Works № 4427 Feb 1943” as carried by standard gauge 0-6-0T built by Vulcan Iron Works, Wilkes Barre, № 4427 in 1943. In total 382 were constructed mostly for use in the European theatre of war. It was numbered 1954 in United States Army stock and spent at least some of its time at Longmoor. It was later sent to the Continent where it worked on the Ouest Region of SNCF being numbered 030TU41. Rectangular, 12¾” x 7½” slightly curved to fit smokebox side, face restored, the back original. | £100 |
| 424 | BR FLAMECUT PAINTED NAMEPLATE: “PARTHIA” from the Type 4 1Co-Co1 Class 40 loco D227, later 40027. New to 9A Longsight in August 1959, works number EE/VF 2683/D444, it was named in June 1962. The cast plates were removed during 1972, and depot staff painted in the names. The loco was withdrawn in April 1983 from LO Longsight and cut up at Crewe Works in September 1984. 30” x 17” the name painted in white on a red background at the place where the nameplate would have been carried. In fact all the bolts which held the nameplate are still in-situ. Edges nicely trimmed and in ex-loco condition otherwise. | £190 |
| 425 | LOCO NAMEPLATE: “KEITH HARPER” as carried by 25kv AC overhead electric Bo-Bo Class 90 loco 90007. Named in September 2002 at Euston Station, the plates were removed in April 2004 and transferred to Class 87 loco 87031 in September of that year. The plates were finally removed in April 2005, and the loco is now in store at EuroPhoenix depot Long Marston. Cast aluminium, 45½” x 10” in good ex-loco condition both sides. Keith Harper was Transport Correspondent for the Guardian Newspaper with a career spanning 40 years. The naming was to commemorate this illustrious career on his retirement, but unfortunately he passed away before he could see the nameplate carried in his honour. Note: there are small stress fractures evident around a couple of the bolt holes on the back. | £400 |
| 426 | GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY Tyer’s one-wire, two-position mahogany cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT, the large glazed front window showing twin needle positions for Down Train and Up Train. Twin plungers below this, one red, one white, with large flap to prevent the wrong plunger being used and another smaller brass reminder flap, with “Train on Line” and “Train Passed.” The ivorine description plate has been removed. Good ex-box condition.19” high, 11½” x 6¾” base. | £400 |
| 427 | SHEDPLATE: 86C CARDIFF CANTON (1950 – September 1960), then HEREFORD (September 1960 – November 1964). The ex-GWR shed at Canton had around 130 locos on its books during this time, which included “Castles”, “Halls”, and a dozen BR “Britannias.” Canton became 88A until September 1963 when, as a diesel depot it became 86A. The former GWR shed at Hereford, formerly 85C, had 27 locos when it adopted this code. Repainted front and back. | £100 |
| 428 | CHINESE RAILWAYS CAST IRON WORKSPLATE. The right-hand plate from a China Rail Class QJ 2-10-2 built at Datong in 1980 in the number series 3142 -3466. The QJ was the last main line class to go into production. Over 4700 were built between 1956 and 1988 and it was China’s principal main line class during the final years of steam operation. Rectangular, 29½” x 9¼” with rounded ends, the front repainted whilst in service, the back in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 429 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY FRAMED WAITING ROOM PRINT: SOMERSET VILLAGE SCENE by Frank Wootton. An aerial view of a village with church surrounded by rustic and thatched cottages. 26” x 33 in original plain wooden frame. | £150 |
| 430 | TOTEM: WHITSTABLE & TANKERTON. BR (S) fully flanged green in good condition with deep colour and shine, one face chip and minor edge chips and rusting only. An ex-SE&CR station on the North Kent Coast opened in January 1915. | £200 |
| 431 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “ETTRICK BAY ISLAND OF BUTE” by Alasdair Macfarlane from the Scottish Region series 1956-57. A colourful scene. In its original glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £40 |
| 432 | ORIGINAL GWR ARTWORK FOR THE OFFICIAL GUIDE: “HOLIDAY HAUNTS.” The original artwork for the GWR leaflet "How to Advertise in Holiday Haunts". With the GWR roundel at bottom. Mounted. Artwork 5” x 12”. Produced at Paddington PR&PO. Artist unknown, but possibly Danvers. The final proof artwork is also included. Both items in pristine condition. (2) | £350 |
| 433 | ALUMINIUM WORKSPLATE: “BUILT BY BRITISH RAIL ENGINEERING LIMITED CREWE WORKS 1983” as carried by the BR 3250HP diesel electric type 5 Co-Co class 56 loco 56117. New to HM Healey Mills in March 1983, it was named “WILTON–COALPOWER” at TE Thornaby depot in September 1992, the plates and badges having been transferred from 56122. The loco is currently stored at Eastleigh Depot. Rectangular, 7” x 4¾” restored face, back cleaned with the number “56117” clearly stamped thereon. | £100 |
| 434 | GERMAN RAILWAYS large LOCOMOTIVE HEADLAMP with the serial number 177-49 below the large front lens. Front opens to reveal mirrored inside, reducing cone leading to a small vessel, burner and glass chimney inside. Large chimney top which has a hooped wire for carrying. Makers name and town of manufacture Osnabruck embossed at base. Overall width: 11”, length: 9”, height: 18”. In good ex-loco condition. | £220 |
| 435 | TOTEM: PLAISTOW. BR(E) half flanged dark blue in VGC with deep colour and shine, a little edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-LT&SR station between Fenchurch Street and Barking, now served by London Underground District Line trains, opened in March 1858. | £450 |
| 436 | BRASS INITIAL LETTERS “E, A and R” from the tender or bunker sides of an East African Railways steam loco. Each measure 8½” in height and are in ex-loco condition both sides. (3) | £55 |
| 437 | ALUMINIUM SHEDPLATE: 84A PLYMOUTH LAIRA (September 1963 – 1978). This alloy code was carried by Laira’s allocation of diesel hydraulics. Repainted front, the back cleaned. | £80 |
| 438 | ALUMINIUM TYER’S № 6 SINGLE LINE TABLET: “SUTTON BRIDGE DK JC – LONG SUTTON 22.” The Sutton Bridge Dock Junction to Long Sutton token section ceased to exist in early 1964 when Sutton Bridge Dock Junction signal box closed and the section of line became controlled by a train staff Good ex-section condition. | £80 |
| 439 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY framed and glazed WORKING NOTICE: “Arrangement of Carriages Composing Her Majesty’s Train From Windsor to Holyhead on Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd April 1900.” One of the last trips taken by Queen Victoria to Ireland before her demise. The notice has coloured vignettes of the engine and all the coaching stock forming the train. Underneath shows the seating plans for guards, officers, Her Majesty, dressers, maids, pages and Upper Servants, etc. Seems to have been framed many years ago. VGC. | £35 |
| 440 | TOTEM: KEMSING. BR(S) fully flanged green in VGC with deep colour and shine, a couple of small repaired edge chips only. From an ex-SE&CR station between Otford and Maidstone East opened in June 1874, still open today. | £320 |
| 441 | CARRIAGE PRINT: “BALMORAL CASTLE ABERDEENSHIRE” by Kenneth Steel from the ScR series issued 1956-1957. A view of the castle standing beside the River Dee surrounded by wooded hills and mountains in the background. In an original type glazed wooden frame and in VGC. | £120 |
| 442 | CAST IRON WAGONPLATE: “CARLESS CAPEL & LEONARD Hope Chemical Works Hackney Wick London E № 5.” 21” x 8¼” face repainted some time ago, the back painted in undercoat, but showing signs of originality. | £160 |
| 443 | LNER BRASS 9” x 5” WORKSPLATE: “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY Gateshead Works 5081 1891” as carried by Wordsell North Eastern Railway 0-6-0 Class C1 which became LNER/BR Class J21. Originally numbered 665 by the NER/LNER becoming 5081 under the LNER renumbering scheme in 1946 and 65081 in BR days. Withdrawn January 1950 and scrapped. Restored front, the back original. | £780 |
| 444 | INDIAN RAILWAYS CAST IRON CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE: 7714 WP as carried by an Indian Railways 5' 6'' gauge bullet-nosed Class WP 4-6-2 Pacific over seven hundred of which were built between 1947 and the mid-1960s by various builders both in India and overseas. This loco was built at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (25th order) in 1966 (no builder's numbers allocated). Rectangular, 21¼” x 12” in ex-loco condition both sides. | £800 |
| 445 | TOTEM: TUNSTALL. BR(M) fully flanged maroon in good condition with reasonable colour, but a little faded and matt, restored edge chipping and rusting only. From an ex-NSR station between Hanley and Kidsgrove opened in December 1873, closed March 1964. A rare totem only offered twice at auction, the last time in April 1992. | £1500 |
| 446 | LC&DR Sykes three-wire, two-position lock and block wooden cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT. Glazed circular front window with the wording “W R Sykes Interlocking Signal Co Ltd London” engraved around the brass surround. The dial shows “16 to Deal Junction” and “From Dover Priory” with movable aspects showing “Free”, “Locked” and “Train On.” Brass plunger at base, large key hole and brass peg on chain at the side engraved “Line Blocked.” Two rods extend below the base which connected into the interlocking frame. The back has a large solenoid. From Buckland Junction box. The area was Sykes lock and block until the early 1970s. Base 9¾” x 6”, height 14” excluding rodding. Good ex-box condition. | £140 |
| 447 | LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY SILVERPLATE SOUP TUREEN manufactured by Elkington. Oval shape, approx 10½” x 8½” plus carrying handles. Approx 8” overall height standing on four leaf shaped feet. The initials “LB&SCR Co” inside a plain garter are clearly incised on the side of the base and also on the lift-off lid. There is a little wear and tear to the silver, but looks good overall. | £50 |
| 448 | FIBREGLASS PLAQUE: “D7667 THIS IS THE 1000TH DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE TO BE BUILT AT DERBY LOCOMOTIVE WORKS” as carried by the BR 1250HP Bo-Bo diesel-electric class 25 loco which entered service at Doncaster in January 1967. Renumbered 25317 in February 1974, it was withdrawn from service at Crewe in April 1983 and was finally scrapped at Doncaster Works in May 1986. Rectangular 8” x 6” in ex-loco condition. | £400 |
| 449 | ORIGINAL ARTWORK: “BIG BOY AND CHALLENGER ON SKEWEN SUMMIT.” An original oil on board work by Hugh Le Fleming dated 1959 and depicts Union Pacific locos 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” X3943 and 4-6-6-4 “Challenger” X4026 double-heading a long and heavy freight train through the mountains. The twenty-five Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boys were built by ALCO between 1941 and 1944 and were more powerful than any other articulated steam loco in the United States. The 4-6-6-4 Challenger-type, on which they were based, were also built by ALCO commencing in 1936. The initial purpose of the Challenger class was to speed up freight operations east and west of the Wasatch grades in Utah and western Wyoming. The Wasatch itself was to be conquered by the Big Boys without helpers. The Challengers and Big Boys were invaluable in dealing with the increasing traffic generated by America's entry into World War 2. These giants were the stuff of legend. The back is endorsed by the artist and was the property of Lord Garnock. Framed, 25” x 21” a little dusty, but good overall. | £55 |
| 450 | VIRGIN TRAINS NAMEPLATE: “PENDOLINO VIRGIN SUN” as carried by class 390 Pendolino unit 390006, power car № 69606. Named in January 2004, this plate was removed in October 2008 when the unit was renamed “TATE LIVERPOOL.” Cast aluminium, red background with “Pendolino” name at top, 51” x 12½”, good used condition. | £600 |
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| | ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | |
| | Our special thanks to Ian Wright, our auctioneer and consultant, for all his help and guidance in setting up this auction. | |
| | We are indebted also to the following for their help in the compilation of this catalogue:- David Love (UK steam, all industrial loco plates and some overseas locos); Paul Tilley (UK diesel loco plates and shedplates); 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); 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 goodwill, help and support..0%) | |
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