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BR(NE) enamel Station Sign LOUNGE, F/F, 24" x 18". A scarce sign, used only on the biggest of the North Eastern stations, perhaps York, Newcastle or Leeds.

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Wooden Carriage Board QUEEN OF SCOTS. From the well known and much loved train that ran from London Kings Cross to Glasgow Queen Street. Measures 108" x 5", in excellent condition.

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Single Line Fibre Tablets, a pair of consecutively numbered, SHELFORD JUNC - LINTON number 13 and number 14. Ex GER Stour Valley section between Pampisford and Bartlow within the Cambridge - Audley End - Bartlow triangle. Closed March 1967. Ex box condition.

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GWR 'Script' style C/I Platform Seat Ends, a pair. Painted at some time in chocolate and cream and in excellent condition throughout. NOTE: These are 32" in height, anything less is a reproduction - Internet Buyers Beware! To be removed on the day.

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Shedplate 75G, Eastbourne until June 1975. Ex loco condition.

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Midland Railway brass Signal Box Lever Plate DISTANT TO SHEFFIELD. Ex Masboro Station North Junction Signal Box.

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LMS Guards Pocket Watch engraved on rear of case with company initials and the number 13928. In working order.

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Historical Photograph Album containing 128 sepia 6" x 4" official photographs dating from 1900 to 1920. Starting with the accident at Lingdale Branch in 1900 showing  0-6-0 No. 1245 built at Darlington; Footbridge Carlin How Junction; Darlington District Snow Plough; Glaisdale Signal Cabin Moving; Skerne Viaduct Extension; Guisborough Engine Shed blown down during storm 27/02/03;Advertising Boards Middlesbro' Station; Shildon Tunnel north and south entrances; Bridge Girder lifting Thompson St Darlington; Old Town Signal Cabin Middlesbro; accident at Winston 1909; accident at Tees Bridge; National Railway Strike Aug 1911; Lackenby Slag Breaker; Skinningrove Bridge repairs, plus more. Excellent, museum quality and content and most likely never seen before. Together with a North Eastern Railway linen plan "Plan of Part Of The Durham Coalfield" dated 1899.  Has original wooden roll batons top and bottom and although having some loss to detail at the top, it is a significant record of what has long gone both in railways and coal industry. Measures 54" x 35" overall.

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BR(Sc) enamel Platform Sign 'PLATFORM 5'. Double sided, ex Aberdeen station.

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Industrial Locomotive Nameplate JUNO, ex Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0T with inside cylinders, works number 1921, to traffic 13th July 1913 costing £1625. Sent to John Summers & Sons Ltd., Shotton Steel Works, working there throughout and eventually scrapped there around 1959. Chrome plated brass measuring 20¾" x 6½" and in ex loco condition. This is the other side to the one we sold previously.

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French Railways SNCF alloy front Numberplate BB16684. Ex electric locomotive built by Alstom February 1961 and allocated to La Chapelle. Believed to have been withdrawn in October 2004.

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Southern Railway enamel Seatback HILDENBOROUGH. Ex SECR station between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, opened 1 May 1868. Measures 23" x 3" and is in excellent condition.

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BR(M) enamel Door Plate LADIES ROOM. Measuring 18" x 3½", it is in virtually mint condition throughout.

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Wagon Plate Derbyshire Carr. & Wagon Builders New Whittington. A rare plate in unrestored condition.

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Carriage Print 30"x10", FENNY COMPTON, WARWICKSHIRE from an original water colour by Jack Merriott from the Midland Region A series issued in 1950. This unframed print is in mint condition. Uncommon in this condition.

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London & North Western Railway Locomotive Tender Plate, C/I construction 11½" x 5" approximately. Reads 'L&NWR No 4'. A delightful little plate in excellent condition.

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North Eastern Railway Barrow Diagram Book dated 1907. This incredible survivor has 98 pages of diagrams of every conceivable barrow that existed on the NER (and probably most other railways). An absolute delight to thumb through. Good condition overall, don't miss it.

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GWR C/I Signal Box Board, OLD HILL JUNCTION SIGNAL BOX. A superb item measuring 94" x 9" and in ex box condition. To be removed on the day.

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GWR Silverplate 1 Pint Tankard by Elkington, inscribed 'GWR Refreshment Department' within the Garter Crest. Good overall condition.

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Totem, BR(W) DROITWICH SPA, F/F. Ex GWR station,  opened initially by the Oxford Worcester & Wolverhampton Railway in 1852, it was built in the delightful Worcestershire Spa Town between Worcester and Kidderminster on the route to Birmingham Snow Hill. Junction for the spur to the ex Midland route to Birmingham New Street via Bromsgrove and the Lickey. This is the rarer version being fully flanged and was last at auction 7 years ago, excellent colour and shine.

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Single Line Fibre Tablets, a pair of consecutively numbered, FELIXSTOWE TOWN - FELIXSTOWE BEACH number 18 and number 19. Ex GER section on the short section to Felixstowe Pier on the Suffolk coast, closed 1967. Ex box condition.

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Shedplate 70D, Basingstoke from 1948 until September 1963 and then Eastleigh until May 1973. Ex loco condition.

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BR(M) Enamel Station Sign 'Wash And Brush Up - Shoes Cleaned'. F/F measures 36" x 12" and is virtually mint. This wonderful, rare sign came from Manchester Victoria.

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Southern Railway C/I Sign PRIVATE ROAD. Front and rear restored.

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Platform Destination Rollers, qty 3 different, ex Aberdeen Station. Each measures approximately 43" x 37" and has the following destination in black on white linen:- 1/  Stonehaven, Montrose . Arbroath .  Dundee, Leuchars . Coupar, Kirkaldy, Inverkeithing, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Dunbar. Berwick, Newcastle, Darlington, York. Doncaster, Grantham, Peterborough, Stevenage, London Kings Cross. 2/ Stonehaven, Montrose, Arbroath .  Dundee, Leuchars . Coupar, Kirkaldy, Inverkeithing, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Carstairs, Lockerby. Carlisle, Penrith, Oxenholme, Preston. Crewe, Wolverhampton, Birmingham. Bristol. 3/ Stonehaven, Montrose, Arbroath, Dundee, Perth, Stirling, Larbert, Glasgow (Queen Street). Rare survivors from a different style of Destination Indicator showing classic East Coast Mainline stations.

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GWR brass cash bag plate PORTLAND. A rare survivor from this interesting, joint line location. Still affixed to its original leather backing.

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BR(W) enamel Running-In-Board PONTYPOOL (CRANE STREET). Ex GWR station which was the town's central railway station, on the Newport - Blaenavon branch line. Nowhere near as busy as Pontypool Road station, it fell into demise even before the Beeching cuts, Closed to passengers in April 1962 and freight in 1967. Measures 84½" x 24", F/F and in very good condition overall albeit somewhat mottled and a little faded.

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Monmouth Railway & Canal Company C/I Boundary Marker. Triangular in shape and standing 40" high, it is complete with 'foot'. Company initials down two sides. Unrestored condition.

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Totem, BR(W) TYSELEY, F/F. Ex GWR station, from the main line south of Birmingham Snow Hill and the location for the GWR loco sheds. Excellent colour and shine.

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Carriage Print 30"x10", CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE from an original water colour by Jack Merriott from the Midland Region A series issued in 1950. This unframed print is in mint condition. An uncommon print in this condition.

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BR(NE) enamel Station Sign WAITING ROOM, F/F, 24" x 18" with black edge lettering. Good colour and shine, some face chips.

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LNER enamel Porter Armband Badge, black lettering on white ground. Bears the winking eye LNER motif and 'Porter No 1213'. Complete with original leather strap. Excellent condition throughout.

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Medal commemorating the Opening of The Llanidloes & Newtown Railway August 31st 1859. 39mm having the block lettering as title and the obverse a 2-2-2 loco with a couple of carriages and two clasped hands below. Good condition and of considerable scarcity.

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LMS enamel Running-In-Board HAY-ON-WYE. Measures 60" x 26" and although having a number of chips, it is a considerable rarity from the Golden Valley Line.

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Alloy Key Token DOVEY Jc - ABERDOVEY. Ex Cambrian Railways section on the north side of the Dyfi Estuary in North Central Wales. Excellent condition with original key end.

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Shedplate 41C, Sheffield Millhouses until December 1961 and then Wath until May 1973.

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Carriage Board HEYSHAM HARBOUR one side, LEEDS the other side. Cream lettering on maroon ground measuring 28" in length.

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Oil Painting on board of LYR Saddle Tank number 51486 on a small freight near Bolton. Painted by Peter Pemrick in 1978. Measures 28¾" x 21" in its frame.

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BR(M) enamel Door Plate STATION MASTER. Measuring 18" x 6", it is in virtually mint condition throughout.

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Totem, BR(S) STREATHAM COMMON,  F/F. Ex LBSCR station between Brighton & London Victoria opened on 1 December 1862 as Greyhound Lane station changing to current name in 1875. It was built on the line that was to short cut the route avoiding the then bottle-necks of Crystal Palace and Norwood Junction. Not a common totem.

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Single Line brass Tablet BUSBY - EAST KILBRIDE number 21. Ex Caledonian Railway section where the signal boxes closed on the 24th February 1974 when control passed to Glasgow Central SC. Ex box condition.

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Shedplate 30A, Stratford until May 1973. Clean ex loco condition, original brunswick green paint.

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BR transitional enamel Station Sign STOURPORT-ON- SEVERN. Black lettering on white ground, 42" x 5" with overall flange.  Extremely good condition with minor chipping, mostly to the edges. The station was the only stop between Hartlebury and Bewdley in Worcestershire and closed on the 5th January 1970.

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BR(S) enamel Station Sign LADIES ROOM, F/F dark green, 24" x 12". In excellent condition.

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Carriage Print 30"x10", LLANRWST, DENBIGHSHIRE from an original painting by Charles Knight from the Midland Region B series issued in 1952. This unframed print is in mint condition. Uncommon in this condition.

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Large, official model in a plastic display case of Strathclyde Passenger Transport Class 334 EMU, commissioned by HSBC Rail Ltd., introduced into service in 2000. Measures 46" x11" x 9" overall. NOTE: This is being sold on behalf of our chosen Charity RAILWAY CHILDREN.

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Large, official models in 3 plastic display cases of GNER Class 92 Power Car, Restaurant Car and First Class Car. Each case measures 41" x 9" x 11". One case has some damage which could be easily replaced. Very desirable. NOTE: This is being sold on behalf of our chosen Charity RAILWAY CHILDREN.

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South Down wooden bus sign measuring 32" x 4 with the following destinations ASHURST and FIVE OAKS - WORTHING.

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GWR leather Cash Bag with the original brass location plate 'GWR LEDSHAM'. Ex GWR and LNWR joint station between Chester and Birkenhead, Opened September 23, 1840 and closed July 20, 1959. Some loss to the leather but retains the small brass padlock and key.

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Plymouth Devonport & South Western Junction Railway (Bere Alston & East Cornwall Line) enamel Poster Board Heading. White lettering on red ground measuring 26½" x 6", this is, without doubt, the most significant and rarest ever to come to market. Some chipping along the bottom does not detract at all.

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Totem BR(S) CATFORD BRIDGE, F/F. Ex SER station between Lewisham and Croydon, opened 1st January 1857. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine.

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Cheshire Lines Committee General Purpose Handlamp complete with original CLC reservoir. A very rare lamp.

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BR(Sc) enamel Platform Sign 'PLATFORM 6'. Double sided, ex Aberdeen station.

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Wooden Egg Box with brass plate affixed to the lid which reads "Empty To W.H. Page Mitcheldean Road G.W.R". Measures 25" x 14" x 14½" with hinged lid and locking clasp. A quite delightful Gloucestershire item, sadly has some woodworm.

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Cast aluminium Road Sign 'Crossing No Gates' with a 0-6-0 locomotive showing. Manufactured by Gowshall CNG the sign is in excellent, unrestored condition and is complete with all reflectors.

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GWR wooden Police Truncheons, a pair of plain design, merely stamped with company initials toward the business end.

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Original 16mm and 8mm Films and some Audio Reel to Reel Tapes, sold with full copyright. The 16mm are:- Buildwas - Wenlock September 1961; Various Railway 1961. The 8mm are:- Scotland 1964; IAC Ffestiniog Special 18/6/67 (plus a Tom & Jerry for the cartoon enthusiasts). There are also x4 Audio Tapes to include Wrexham to Ellesmere and a Cassette Tape 'A Children’s Railway Journey'. These haven't been checked but believed to hold wonderful footage of long gone railways.

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Great Eastern Railway sliding knob Handlamp stamped 'GER Gidea Park No 16'. Complete with reservoir, burner, reflector and original back handle.

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Salter Spring Balance of cylindrical, brass construction with a polished steel scale measuring up to 200 lbs. Threaded protrusion at the top, the barrel is 6½" in length and overall 14" in length. Thought to be from an early steam road & rail locomotive.

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Totem BR(M) HAPTON, F/F. Ex LYR station between Accrington and Burnley. Good colour and shine, with 3 x 10p size chips on the face not affecting lettering. An uncommon Totem, only twice at auction previously.

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Carriage Print 30"x10", ABERGELE, DENBIGHSHIRE from an original painting by Montague Black from the Midland Region 'A' series issued in 1950. This unframed print is in mint condition. A rare print.

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Shedplate 8H, Allerton until September 1963 and then Birkenhead until May 1973. Clean ex loco condition.

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GWR Silverplate Milk Jug by Elkington, inscribed 'GWR Refreshment Department' within Garter Crest. Good overall condition.

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Photographic Negatives taken by the late, celebrated Railway Cameraman and ex Patricroft Driver, Jim Carter. Colour and b/w 35mm, comprising an absolute massive amount of the steam tours/preservation scene contained in 6 ring binders. The quality goes without saying and the locations, material and breadth leaves nothing to the imagination. Some modern traction is interspersed, obviously captured whilst waiting for the steam specials. All contained within original leather Drivers Bag. Many may have been published over the years but the entire lot is sold with copyright passing to the buyer.

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Photographic Negatives taken by the late, celebrated Railway Cameraman and ex Patricroft Driver, Jim Carter. Predominantly 1980's preservation/steam tours, there are c8000+ contained within approx 460 A4 envelopes, most of which are annotated with the location and date. Many contain a whole film of 30+ so great potential. As in the previous lot, the quality goes without being said. A quite magnificent collection, don't miss this. Many may have been published over the years but the entire lot is sold with copyright passing to the buyer.

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Photographic Negatives taken by the late, celebrated Railway Cameraman and ex Patricroft Driver, Jim Carter. 35mm b/w with some colour steam tours and preservation from the mid 80's. A huge quantity all within 35mm sleeves. As with the previous two lots, the quality is outstanding. Many may have been published over the years but the entire lot is sold with copyright passing to the buyer.

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Photographic Negatives taken by the late, celebrated Railway Cameraman and ex Patricroft Driver, Jim Carter.  A huge quantity of medium and larger format of steam tours and preservation from the mid 80's predominantly. Also several boxes of mounted colour slides. As with the previous two lots, the quality is outstanding. Many may have been published over the years but the entire lot is sold with copyright passing to the buyer.

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Colour Slides, a substantial amount in a large box comprising qty 5 Albums of modern image (lots of class 50's) preservation and commercial (railway and non-railway plus several boxes and slide cases containing similar. A real mixed bag worth viewing. Photographer unknown, the unmarked slides are sold with copyright passing to buyer.

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Colour Slides, well over 2000 of the preservation scene. The vast majority includes a variety of preserved railways and steam specials over the years. Also some other preservation and modern image. Photographer unknown, the unmarked slides are sold with copyright passing to buyer.

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Worksplate The English Electric Co., Ltd., Vulcan Works No 3718/E378 1966. Ex Electro Diesel Class 73 to traffic in October 1966. Originally numbered E 6046, it became 73139 in March 1974. Currently at the Weardale Railway.

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Southern Railway enamel Poster Board Heading, D/R size measuring 26" x 5" 'SOUTHERN'. Rarer version with square lettering. In very good condition.

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Groundframe Board, wood with cast letters 'WEMBLEY STN FRAME'. Measures 45" x 6", face only restored.

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London Transport enamel Target ST. JOHNS WOOD. Early, single piece enamel with the black lining enclosed in a bronze frame. Measures 24" wide by 18" high. Small area of restoration around the bottom just above the mounting hole, otherwise excellent.

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Carriage Print 30"x10", KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE from an original painting by Charles Knight from the Midland Region B series issued in 1952. This unframed print is in mint condition. An uncommon print in this condition.

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Southern Railway Enamel sign 19½" x 15" White on Red enamel.  It Reads "SOUTHERN RAILWAY CAUTION Any unauthorised person pasting bills on the property of the Southern Railway company, or defacing bills exhibited on their premises will be prosecuted. BY ORDER". An extremely rare sign with a small amount of expert restoration.

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Tyers No 6 Single Line brass and steel Tablet BARNSTAPLE TOWN - POTTINGTON No 11. Ex LSWR route in North Devon to the terminus at Ilfracombe. This was the only single line section, next to the River Taw, the rest was double track. This wonderful holiday route closed on the 5th Oct 1970. Rare to find a tablet from here as Key Tokens were primarily used.

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L&SWR C/I Notice 'Beware Of Trains'. Original, trackside condition with clear post mark on rear.

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Circular brass Signal Plate DOWN SLOW LINE DISTANT ON, 5" diameter, ex Masboro Station South Signal Box Rotherham; together with a Midland Railway brass Signal Box Lever Plate SIGNAL UP GOODS TO UP SIDINGS, ex Renishaw Park Goods Junction Signal Box; together with a brass plate, 26 DOWN GOODS TO RECEPTION ROADS FACING JUNCTION, ex electro-pneumatic locking frame that was situated at Moor Road Signal Box which controlled the East end of Wath Yard (Wath Hump)

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North Yorkshire & Cleveland Railway Plans & Sections dated November 1853, John Bourne Esq. Engineer. Hand coloured linen, 22" wide, some edge crinkling but quite remarkable for its age. The Railway ran from Picton to Grosmont and was incorporated 10th July 1854 but was purchased before opening by the NER on the 1st January 1859. Together with an equally important North Eastern Railway Plans & Sections of the Lanchester Valley Branch dated November 1986. Very similar except not coloured and again, extremely good condition for its age. A couple of historic documents from the North East.

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Totem BR(S) PETTS WOOD, F/F. Ex SECR station between Chislehurst and Orpington, opened 9 July 1928. In very good, overall condition.

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Poster, GWR D/R size 'Visit The Vale Of Usk - A Delightful Country Holiday - Newport (Mon), Abergavenny, Brecon, Usk, Crickhowell, Llangorse, Llangynidr, Talybont, Senny Bridge, Caerleon - Mountain - Lake & River Scenery - Salmon & Trout Fishing and Other Sports'. Non pictorial but quite superb and certainly not seen before.

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Poster, British Railways, Q/R size 'Oxford' by Taylor. Depicts a wonderful, aerial view of the universities and all the coats of arms beneath. Published by British Railways Western Region and printed by Jordison & Co. Good overall condition, one slight area of loss to left border and folds. This is not a common poster.

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Poster, LNER and United Shipping Company, D/R size, 'The Danish Riviera (Copenhagen & Environs from the Kattegat) Via Harwich - Esbjerg, Sailings Every Weekday'. Depicts an interesting, aerial map view with Kronborg Castle dominating the scene. Artist is Franz Sedivy of Copenhagen. Printed by Ben Johnson & Co York. Extremely good condition, just folds.

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Poster, LNER Q/R size 'Western Highlands By Glen And Ben To The Western Highlands' by SJ Lamorna Birch RA. Published by the LNER in 1939. Good overall condition with folds and minor edge tears.

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Poster, LNER/LMS Q/R size 'Explore Scotland It's Quicker By Rail' by Montague Black. Good overall condition with folds.

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Poster, British Railways Q/R "Three New Ships For The Heysham Belfast Overnight Service" by Wilcox, printed by Jordison & Co Ltd.

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Poster, BR D/R size 'Registered Seats - Cornish Riviera Express and Torbay Express, 1956. Published by British Railways Western Region and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Excellent condition throughout.

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Poster, LNER D/R size 'Lincoln It's Quicker by Rail - Full information from L.N.E.R. offices and agencies'. Artwork by Frank Newbould. Published by London And North Eastern Railway and printed by Adams Bros & Shardlow. In good overall condition and has been mounted onto Linen, a couple of small losses to the top margin, would display well.

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Poster, LNER D/R size 'Kelso On The Banks Of The River Tweed - It's Quicker by Rail -  Illustrated booklet free from L.N.E.R. offices and agencies or Town Clerk, Kelso'. Artwork by H.Tittensor. Published by London And North Eastern Railway and printed by Jordison & Co Ltd. In good overall condition and has been mounted onto Linen, a few tape mark restorations are also present, would display well.

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Poster, LMS Q/R 'Menai Straits from the Tubular Bridge' by Norman Wilkinson. A superb image looking across the river to the famous bridge itself. Published by the LMS as part of their Carriage Window Series (3) and printed by McCorquodale. Mounted on linen, small area of loss to the forest area on the left and minor tears and creasing, otherwise good overall.

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Poster, LNER D/R size 'Road Motor Services Aberdeen, Banchory, Ballater, Braemar'. Large image at the top of a LNER single deck omnibus with 1920's costumed passengers. Timetable beneath showing weekdays and Sunday’s services. Dated July 1929, published by the LNER and printed by the Dangerfield Press. Mounted in a glazed frame, the poster has some tape marks but is still quite superb regardless.

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Poster, Kings Lynn Docks & Railway Company, D/R size, Kings Lynn Docks East Coast - Regular Continental Services - Factory Sites Available. Depicts an image above and an image below of Tugs and Ships at the dockside. Also shown is a small loco and LMS/NER Wagons. Artwork is by W. Dexter. Framed and glazed, in good condition but some repaired tape marks evident.

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BR(E) enamel F/F Platform Sign, TICKET OFFICE with right facing arrow and LONDON with left facing arrow. Measures 36" x 18". Reputedly ex St Neots station on the East Coast main line. Good overall condition with excellent colour and shine, one chip near the letter 'T' otherwise just edge chipping.

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Worksplate, Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd. 1412 dated 1920, oval, brass, 12 7/8" x 8". Ex Standard Gauge 0-4-0ST with 16" cylinders, ordered in June 1919 for Lambton & Hetton Collieries for working on the Lambton, Hetton and Joicey Railway as their No.11 and delivered in August 1920. The order book states it was painted green and built to North Eastern Railway clearances. Absorbed into the NCB in January 1947 and worked in the Philadelphia area. By 1969 it was at Hylton Colliery, Castletown, on the north bank of the River Wear at Sunderland, Co. Durham. In fine well used condition, the back not cleaned.

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Pullman type brass table lamp Ex GWR Dining car. The base is stamped G.W.R.   DC 22/23. In good condition but with the electric wire removed for safety reasons. This is a rare survivor.  Stands 16 inches tall complete with glass shade.

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GWR Hotels & Refreshments Department enamel Sign 'G.W.R. H.&D.R. For Cups & Saucers. Cobalt blue lettering on a white ground measuring 18" x 12". Some chipping and marks but a very scarce sign indeed.

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Negatives, approx 146 Irish Railways, 2¼ x 3¼ with b/w prints in small and large format accompany. Details on the rear of the prints but some may be missing so a red notebook kept by the photographer is with this lot. Appears to be from 1953 to 1957. Sold with full copyright. Only the prints and book will be on display, the negatives will be held by the us for security reasons.

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Caledonian Railway Tyers 1 wire 2 position instrument brass plate FULLWOOD JUN. Ex Caledonian Railways Signal Box at Mossend No 2, closed on 4th September 1973. Ex box condition.

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Single Line brass Key Token ACHNASHEEN - STRATHCARRON number 13, configuration 'C'. The section was between Dingwall and Kyle of Lochalsh on the West Highland Line. In service until the 18th March 1984 when RETB control from Dingwall was introduced. Ex box condition.

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Nameplate MARBURY HALL. Ex GWR 'Hall' Class Locomotive number 6981, built Swindon in February 1948 and allocated new to Weston-S-Mare. Moved to Bristol Bath Road becoming a long term resident before a final move to Bristol St Philip's Marsh  from where withdrawal took place in March 1964. Cut up at Bird's Bridgend. Note Marbury Hall was situated near Northwich in Cheshire and was demolished in 1968.

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Totem BR(W) WOOTTON BASSETT F/F.  Ex GWR station between Swindon and Chippenham. In virtually mint condition, this rare Totem has only appeared once before at auction. Later this year, it will become the first town in more than 100 years to get the title of "Royal" in recognition of its efforts to honour the UK's war dead.

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Shedplate 14D, Neasden from 1958 until June 1962. Face restored, back primed.

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Wooden Coach Destination Board, double sided, black on white. One side has 'Through Coach To Birmingham' the other side has 'On Hire To Birmingham & Midland Motor Omnibus Co Ltd'. Measures 32" x 10½" and is in original, used condition.

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GWR glass Inkwell well embossed with company initials. A later, brushed alloy top with indents appears to have been added. Ex Brimscombe Signal Box. Excellent condition.

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LNER Nickel Guards Pocket Watch.  Rear of case nicely engraved L.N.E.R. 7448, the Selex Swiss movement appears to be in good clean working condition and the dial is free from chips and hairline cracks, one of the better LNER examples we have seen.

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Advertising Enamel Sign 'Buy Here Rowntrees Gums For Quality & Delicious Flavour' measuring 19" x 12". White lettering on blue ground with chequered border having capital 'R' in the white squares.  Appears to be restoration free, just some wear around the fixing holes.

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Advertising Enamel Sign, possibly Bus or Coach station related although very much resembling a Totem 'Broadwater - Tunbridge Wells'. Light and dark blue with shadow lettering. Measures 30" x 7" and is in excellent condition apart from one 10p size chip centre bottom.

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Advertising Enamel Sign ' Virol - Nervous People Need It'. Measures 48" x 18" and is in good condition with good colour and shine. Some edge chipping.

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Advertising Enamel Sign 'Jones Brothers Steel Trunks'. Circa 1920's, it has a red border and in black and red on a white ground, the main text with the large image of the trunk is central. Measures 28¼" x 20", some edge restoration. An uncommon sign for certain.

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Advertising Enamel Sign 'Teetgen's Teas'. Double sided with wall mounting flange. White lettering on cobalt blue ground measuring 18" x 9". Appears to be restoration free and in good overall condition.

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Advertising enamel Sign 'Brook Bond Tea', D/S measuring 16" x 7½". Appears restoration free but there is some loss. Nevertheless, the brown wording on white ground, the style and makers name 'Falkirk Iron Co'  indicates this is a rare and early sign.

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Advertising Enamel Sign 'Bermaline Bread' measuring 24" x 16". A scarce sign, appears restoration free but there is wear to the fixing holes.

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Advertising Enamel Sign ' Dairy Guildford - The West Surrey Central Dairy Cos - Pure Rich Thick Cream' measuring 23½" 11". Pictorial with brown cream tot in top half. Some restoration but a scarce sign nevertheless.

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Advertising Enamel Sign 'Spratt's' depicting the dog the cat, the canary and the fish all on one superb sign. Measures 23½" x 5" 'vertical doorplate style' with small flange all round. Black on cream and in quite exceptional condition.

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Advertising Enamel Sign 'Spratt's Cat Food - Puts Pussy In Fine Form'. Black lettering on cream ground, the cat at the top is made up from the Spratts lettering, the code 'SPL 354' is in the bottom right corner. Measures 12" square and is in superb condition.

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Advertising Enamel Sign 'Spratt's Aquarium Fish Food' depicting the fish. Measures 12" x 12" and is in excellent condition. The code 'SPL 356' appears in the bottom right corner.

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Advertising Enamel Sign, 'Spillers Dog & Puppy Foods'. Double sided with wall fixing flange. Deep maroon colour with black lined, off white lettering. Measures 16" x 14" and has the Makers name along the bottom 'Cooper Bond (Midland) Ltd Birmingham. Very good condition overall with only minor loss.

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Advertising Enamel Sign 'Hudsons Soap - We Close At - Today' with the familiar Clock in the top segment. Measures 18" x 10½" and is in excellent condition with no apparent restoration, without doubt the best example we have ever seen.

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Advertising enamel Sign 'Allan's Tone & Quality Pianos'. Blue lettering and image of piano on an orange ground. Measures 18" x 12" having a small area of restoration on the piano image. A rare sign.

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Totem BR(S) GROVE PARK, F/F. Ex SECR station between Hither Green and Chiselhurst. Light green variety in reasonable condition with some chips to the face.

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Carriage Print 30"x10", EDALE, DERBYSHIRE from an original water colour by Jack Merriott from the Midland Region A series issued in 1950. This unframed print is in mint condition. An uncommon print in this condition.

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Shedplate 10A, Springs Branch until April 1958 and then Carnforth from September 1963 until August 1968.

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GWR brass Signal Box Shelf Plate, hand engraved CRUMLIN JUNCTION, ex Hafodrynys East Signal Box.

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London & North Western & Great Western Joint Railway brass 'Thunderer' Whistle manufactured by J. Hudson, Barr St., Birmingham. Engraved 'L&NWR & GW' on one side and 'P.WAY 299' on the other side. Full working order and complete with original chain.

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London Transport enamel Passimeter sign 11¾" x 8¾" HAMMERSMITH, in good overall condition with good colour and shine and a couple of small areas of expert restoration.  These signs are extremely rare as they were only placed on the Passimeter booth, we can only think of a couple of other examples from different stations being sold in the past.  A Passimeter was a free-standing booth in a station ticket hall, from both sides of which tickets could be sold.

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Southern Railway enamel Target WINCHFIELD. Ex LSWR station between Woking and Basingstoke, opened in 1838 as Shapley Heath, as a temporary terminus. On the 10th June in the following year, the line was completed to Basingstoke and Shapley Heath became a through station. Renamed as Winchfield some time later.

127

LNWR Bracket Clock with fusee movement housed in an ornate oak case. Complete with LMS numberplate 6712. In good working condition. Last in use at the BR(LM) Headquarters Marylebone.

128

GWR C/I 'diamond' Wagon Plate number 2234 GWR Co Converted 8 Tons B 1908. A very scarce Wagon Plate, 6" square but fitted as a diamond. Bottom bolt hole has minor loss.

129

GWR C/I Door Plate PRIVATE. Raised border style, face only restored in chocolate and cream.

130

British Railways Fireman's Shovel clearly stamped 'BR' and also with the makers name E.W. Lucas. Measures 41½" overall length, with blade measuring 21½". Looks to be in good, usable condition.

131

BR(W) C/I Platform Seat Ends, qty 3 from a long bench, ex Temple Meads station. Cast in similar, more solid GWR 'roundel' style, these are actually rarer than both GWR types. NOTE: These are 32" in height, anything less is a reproduction - Internet Buyers Beware! To be removed on the day.

132

Great North Of Scotland Railway C/I Wagon Plate. Measuring approximately 6" x 4", the face is cast 'G.N of S.Ry Builders Aberdeen. Reputedly fixed to a Gas Van.

133

Smokebox Numberplate 3675. Ex GWR 0-6-0 Pannier Tank, built Swindon in June 1940 and allocated initially to Plymouth Laira. Moved to Bristol St Philips Marsh in 1960 and then to Gloucester Horton Road from where withdrawal took place in December 1965. Clean ex loco.

134

Worksplate, Kerr Stuart 4441 dated 1930, oval brass, 12¾" by 6½". Ex Great Western Railway Pannier Tank of the 57xx class which were contracted out to various builders struggling in the start of the great depression. It was numbered 7706 and kept this number in BR days. Allocated new to Wolverhampton Oxley and later to Duffryn Yard from where withdrawal took place in March 1960. Nice ex-loco condition.

135

Midland Railway brass signal box lever plate DOWN HOME TO SELLY OAK. In excellent condition.

136

Smokebox Numberplate 49582. Ex Fowler designed 0-8-0 locomotive built 18 November 1929 at Crewe Works. Allocated to Goole for some time, it ended up at Aintree from where withdrawal took place on 16 May 1959. Cut up at Central Wagon Co, Wigan on 30 September 1961. Ex loco, as purchased by the vendor from Gorton.

137

GWR 4 compartment tinplate Letter Rack measuring 8¼" x 13½" approximately. Stamped with company initials beneath the top fixing hole.

138

Worksplate Derby 1956. Either ex BR Standard Class Locomotive in the range 73125 to 73144, or Class 08 Diesel Shunter in the range D3207-16 or D3245-94. In good condition and fully restored many years ago.

139

Worksplate Built Swindon 1961, oval cast iron construction. Locos built that year were; Warship Diesel Hydraulics D830 – D832 and D866 – D870; Western Hydraulic D1000;  D2143 –D2146 and D2175 and D2177 and D2187 – D2199. Unrestored condition.

140

Totem BR(S) WALMER, F/F. Ex SECR station on the Minster to Dover line between Martin Mill and Deal, opened 17 June 1881. Extremely good condition, one small chip bottom left hand edge.

141

Withdrawn

142

Shedplate 34E, Neasden until February 1958 and then New England until October 1968.  Totally ex loco condition.

143

Mersey Railway Enamel sign 24" x 18" Black and Red on white enamel. It reads "MERSEY RAILWAY DANGER ELECTRIFIED LINES Trespassers will be prosecuted".  It fairly good condition with a few small face chips and could also benefit from a clean, an uncommon sign.

144

BR(Sc) enamel Platform Sign 'PLATFORM 4'. Double sided, ex Aberdeen station.

145

GWR original framed Poster Artwork 'Tenby’s Golden Sands' by Major Charles Goodeve Allen, circa 1926. The rear of the poster has been countersigned by Inez m Kingdom. Expertly framed to display extremely well. A great rarity.

146

Original Artwork for the GWR Holiday Haunts 1947 issue. Executed in black and white on thick card measuring 14" x 9¾". The image is of a Punting and Riverbank scene and this was used for the title page of the last issue of Holiday Haunts before nationalisation. Dated 9/5/46, it retains the original tissue guard and has some ink and crayon annotations. Believed to originate from the Paddington Public Relations & Publicity Office.

147

Brass Single Line Tablet HALTWHISTLE - LAMBLEY No 6. Ex NER section on the branch to Alston, closed 1976.

148

Birmingham & Gloucester Railway paper Ticket, Gloucester - Cheltenham or Tewkesbury to Birmingham. Numbered 166 and dated August 5th 1844 to return on August 7th 1844, First Class priced at 9 shillings. Measures 8¼" x 3¼" and mounted in a glazed gilt frame. Not titled but an amazing survivor from this early railway which was authorised by Act of Parliament in 1836. Initial opening was the 31 miles from Bromsgrove to Cheltenham on 24th June 1840. Bromsgrove to Cofton Farm opened 17th September 1840 and then Cofton Farm to the terminus at Camp Hill on 17th December 1840. The original Camp Hill terminus station closed when a link was made to Curzon Street station of the London & Birmingham Railway from 17th August 1841 and later to New Street station in 1854.

149

Midland Railway brass Signal Box Lever Plate UP HOME FROM FOXLOW JUNCTION. Ex Barrow Hill Junction Signal Box.

150

Wooden Carriage Board THE ROYAL SCOT. From the well known and much loved train that ran from London Euston to Glasgow Central. Measures 93" x 6", in excellent condition finished with the familiar tartan pattern.

151

Poster, British Railways D/R size 'Stratford-upon-Avon - Shakespeare's Birthplace - See Britain by Rail'. Published by British Railways (Western Region) 1954 and printed by Waterlow & Sons. In good overall condition with two small edge tears to the bottom.

152

Poster, British Railways D/R size 'Newby Hall Yorkshire - Englands Stately Homes - Travel By Train' by Sheperd. Published by British Railways (North Eastern) Region 1956 and printed by Jordison & Co Ltd. In good overall condition but just a little grubby in the white margin.

153

Poster, British Railways D/R size ‘The Isle Of Wight by Train & Ship' by Lander. Published by the Southern Region of British Railways 1960 and printed by Leonard Ripley & Co Ltd. A nice view of Godshill Village and church in good overall condition with some tape repairs to edge tears.

154

Poster, British Railways Q/R size 'Tay Bridge - See Scotland by Train', by Terence Cuneo. Published by British Railways (Scottish Region) and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. In good overall condition with a small edge tape repair.

155

Poster, British Railways Q/R size 'Service To Industry - The Great ICI Chemical Works at Billingham', by Terence Cuneo. Published by British Railways North Eastern Region in 1962 and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Some folds pin holes and edge tears.

156

Poster, British Railways Q/R size 'Service To The Fishing Industry - Landing the catch at St Andrews dock Hull', by Jack Merriott. Published by British Railways North Eastern Region in 1960 and printed by Stafford & Co. Image is excellent but tear and small loss to bottom right hand corner.

157

Poster D/R size 'Circular Tour by Bus - Fare 1/6 Round Blackpool'. In excellent condition throughout. A poster we have not seen before.

158

BR(W) Somerset and Dorset section, Telephone Circuit Notice No 794, issued in September 1959 for the Section GLASTONBURY - CEMETRY LANE CROSSING. Lists the following:- Glastonbury & Street Signal Box,  Glastonbury & Street Ticket Office, Dye House Lane Crossing, Cemetery Lane Crossing. In its original oak glazed frame measuring 8" x 5½".

159

North Eastern Railway enamel doorplate GENERAL ROOM, measuring 20" x 5¼" brown on cream . In Excellent condition with just the normal small amount of edge chipping.

160

Totem BR(M) MONTON GREEN, H/F. Ex L&NWR station between Manchester and Tyldesley on what was known as the Tyldesley Loop Line. Opened in 1887, it was located alongside the entrance to Worsley Golf Club. It closed on 5th May 1969. Good overall condition with good colour and shine, edge rusting as usual but only minor face blemishes.

161

Original Oil Painting on board 'Mallard Southbound On Stoke Summit 1938' by GPM Green dated 1979. A wonderful image of the famous A4 in original livery hauling a train of Gresley Coaches beneath an upper quadrant signal gantry. Measures 26" x 22¼" in gilt frame. The artist, a member of the Guild Of Railway Artists, was born in Nantwich in 1933 and became famous for his posters for London Transport between 1992-1996.

162

Shedplate 36B, Mexborough until July 1958.  Totally ex loco condition.

163

Tram or Omnibus Advertising Enamels, a pair advertising 'Get It At Harrods'. Early, scarce signs that were used on the staircase of either a Tram or Omnibus in London.

164

Brass Nameplate NANCY. Ex Class 20 locomotive number 20901, originally D8101 later 20101. When purchased by Hunslet - Barclay, it was named in May 1989 after Nancy Law, Secretary to the Managing Director of the company. The loco was used extensively on Weed Killing trains and is well photographed (images on the internet) with the nameplate under the number, on the cabside. The plate is 23½" in length including the mounting hole extensions. Clean on the face, back ex loco and some blue paint remnants. A rare opportunity to obtain a Class 20 Nameplate.

165

Carriage Print 20"x10", NORWICH from an original water colour by H.Tittensor from the LNER original Pre War series issued 1937-1939. This unframed print is in mint condition. A rare print.

166

Tyers No 6 Brass and steel single line Tablet DUNSLAND CROSS - HOLSWORTHY 7. Ex LSWR Okehampton - Halwill - Bude route which closed on the 3rd October 1966. Hand engraved lettering, the face has not been stamped "Not In Use" as were most of this section and others from Devon & Cornwall by the Exeter Central S&T Dept, before being sold.

167

Pullman 8" LNER Clock No 11399. Chromed brass bezel, bevelled glass and steel case, the silvered dial has wax filled numerals with the makers name H.Hughes & Son Ltd Husun English Lever on the face. In nice original condition except the movement has been cleaned recently and is in excellent working condition. Interestingly this clock when taken out of service from the Pullman Cars, ended up gracing the office of the Doncaster Works Managers Office.

168

South Down wooden bus sign measuring 32" x 4" with the following destinations: LONDON AIRPORT - WORTHING. In excellent condition and would display well.

169

Worksplate No 2105 Doncaster 1952, oval brass construction. Ex 4MT "Flying Pig" 43160 which was a Norfolk engine for most of its life having been shedded at 32F Yarmouth Beach in 1955 and 1959-61 at 32A Norwich Thorpe. The plate is in nice condition being lightly face polished and the rear ex loco stamped Works Serial Numberplate Drg 17114D.

170

Doorplate, BR(S) Light Green enamel STAFF ONLY, F/F measuring 18" x 3½". In excellent condition with a couple of small edge chips and still retaining it's 4 brass eyelets.

171

Cheshire Lines Committee 14 inch mahogany cased fusee clock. The original dial shows C.L.C. 72 G.Eccles & Son Liverpool but beneath this can be seen the original suppliers name W.McFerran Victoria St Manchester. The large chain driven fusee movement has "A" frame plates that measure 7½" x 6". Has been stripped and cleaned and the slave pinion has been removed but comes with the clock, the movement is attached to the dial via a false plate . The original mahogany case is in nicely polished condition and retains the original McFerrin bottom door catch. A rare clock that dates from the inception of the CLC and one of the lowest numbers to appear at auction, the vendor states that this clock was located at Partington Station booking office and drove a slave dial on the Platform side. Partington station was opened on 29th May 1983 and no doubt that this clock dates from then. The station closed on 30th November 1964.

172

Carriage Print 20"x10", CROMER, NORFOLK from an original water colour by F.W.BALDWIN from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-1957. This unframed print is in mint condition.  An uncommon print in this condition.

173

Tyers No 6 Brass and steel single line Tablet OTTERHAM - CAMELFORD 1. Ex LSWR Okehampton - Halwill - Padstow route which closed on the 3rd October 1966. Hand engraved lettering, the face has not been stamped "Not In Use" as were most of this section and others from Devon & Cornwall by the Exeter Central S&T Dept., before being sold.

174

Enamel D/R Poster board heading 30" x 3¼" GREAT NORTHERN. White on red enamel , in good condition except for edge chipping, these don’t appear that often.

175

LNWR brass Drum Clock complete with its original Mahogany desk case.  The drum clock with a LMSR stamped dial and bearing the makers name HAC Wurttemberg is housed in its original wooden box which also bears the brass oval numberplate BR(M) 18082 there is evidence below this of the clock having carried a traditional rectangular LNWR enamel numberplate . A nice example wwhich is in working condition. Much rarer than the GWR drum clocks.

176

Smokebox Numberplate 6987. Ex GWR design 4-6-0 'Modified' Hall Class Locomotive SHERVINGTON HALL. Built Swindon in March 1948, it was allocated initially to Gloucester. Migrating northwards in the mid 50's, it saw service at Worcester and then Stourbridge Junction and by the early 60's, was a regular out of Wolverhampton Stafford Road. By September 1964, it was withdrawn from Cardiff East Dock. Wonderful, totally ex loco condition, they don't come better than this.

177

BR(M) leather Cash Bag with the original brass plate 'BR(M) S.M. DUNHAM HILL. Ex LNWR and GWR Joint station between Chester and Helsby, opened in 1850 and closed in 1952. Some minor leather loss, no lock.

178

Totem, BR(M) BARNT GREEN, F/F. Ex Midland railway station on the Gloucester to Birmingham main line, the station situated just north of the Lickey Incline. Excellent colour and shine.

179

Alloy and brass Tyers Key Token OSWESTRY NORTH - ELLESMERE. Original green paint, interestingly has an original brass end fitted stamped with the letter 'C'. Ex Cambrian Railways section.

180

Totem BR(Sc) GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY EAST, F/F. Ex Great North of Scotland Railway station between Boat Of Garten and Elgin. Photographic evidence shows two totems on the main platform so there may have been a further two on the secondary platform. The station closed to passengers on 11th October 1965 and although the distillery traffic continued, the whole line closed forever in November 1968. Mint condition throughout, a beautiful totem indeed and only ever offered once before at auction, many years ago.

181

Carriage Print 20"x10", LINCOLN from an original water colour by Henry Rushbury from the LNER original Pre War series issued 1937-1939. This unframed print is in mint condition. A very rare print with only 1 being recorded as sold before.

182

Worksplate, Baldwin Locomotive Works 34791 dated 1910, circular brass, 12¼" diameter. Ex metre gauge 4-6-0 locomotive of the Sorocabana Railway (E.F. Sorocabaña) of Brazil. Numbered 100 when new with 4 ft. 5 inch driving wheels for the 1909 extension towards the Rio Paraña in South Western Saõ Paulo State which encountered 2% grades. Coffee was a staple product for shipment. The engine was withdrawn in 1972. This was the first year of this style of Baldwin plate (but with no "The" in the title), which became standard for 35 years, except that this huge size was changed to the normal 9 inch plate from 1911. The back has had much grime removed to reveal the Baldwin class no. stamped in the back '10 80 D 545'. The front is restored. A rare and unusual plate.

183

Lancaster & Carlisle Railway ornate steel Paperweight. Measures 3" diameter with full title around the periphery. A very scarce item.

184

BR(Sc) Enamel Doorplate TICKETS, F/F, measuring 18¼" x 3¾". Some edge chipping, deep colour and shine.

185

GWR Silverplate Sugar Bowl by Elkington, inscribed 'Great Western Railway Hotels' within the Shield logo. Good overall condition.

186

Great Northern Railway Platform Lamp, all copper construction.  Stamped GNR in the top panel, it is complete with post mounting frog and stands 36" high. A nicely restored example, still retaining its china glass lamp tablet where the station name Bottesford is just about discernable. See lot 270 in this auction from the same station.

187

Locomotive Headboard BR(S), cast aluminium, BRITTANY EXPRESS. As fitted to predominantly Bulleid Locos on the Waterloo to Southampton Docks train that ran from 1954 until 1964. Totally unrestored, the plate has been welded down the centre and also on the top corner whilst in service. Plenty of knocks as you would expect to the lamp mounting brackets. Has 'Nine Elms’ clearly stencilled on the rear. A rare plate that has never appeared at auction anywhere before.

188

WITHDRAWN

189

Worksplate, LNER Darlington Works 60814 dated 1937, brass 9 x 5. Ex Gresley 2-6-2 V2 locomotive built in October of 1937 and originally numbered 4785. Renumbered by the LNER to 714 in March 1946 and then 814 in June 1946. Finally BR 60814 at nationalisation. A one time Kings Cross loco, toward the end it found itself at Grantham. Withdrawn April 1963 and cut up at Doncaster.

190

Live Steam Locomotive of 3½" gauge, 4-4-0 American Baldwin tender engine, SPR of Arizona. Looks to be well constructed but no boiler certificate. Together with a Copper Boiler stamped 936736 for a 3½" gauge locomotive.

191

Live Steam Locomotive of 3½" gauge, GWR 4-4-0 tender engine No 3433 CITY OF BATH. Looks to be well constructed but no boiler certificate.

192

LMS Signal Box Name Board WEST KIRBY. Most likely to be from the Wirral Railway West Kirby box which controlled the station yard, sidings and Goods Shed. Measures 58" x 10" and in extremely good condition.

193

Wooden Carriage Board SWANSEA VICTORIA - PONTARDULAIS. Maroon with cream letters.

194

Manchester Ship Canal Pressed Aluminium Single line Control Notice 24" x 18". Black on white it reads 'M.S.C. Cos Railways Single Line Control  All Engines for Irwell Park and Latchford directions must stop here and obtain permission to depart'. A rare sign in excellent condition and not seen before.

195

Original framed and glazed Window with original Notice, ex Bristol Tram.

196

GWR nickel cased, English lever fusee Pocket Watch by Skarratt of Worcester. Enamel face, shows the full makers name rear engraved 'GWR 1356', appears to be in working condition.

197

GWR Ci Signal Box Board CAMPDEN SIGNAL BOX in totally original condition. Built in the late 1880's on the former Oxford Worcester & Wolverhampton Railway between Honeybourne and Moreton-in-Marsh.

198

Worksplate No 2617 Robert Stephenson & Co Limited Engineers Newcastle on Tyne 1887. Ex 3' gauge 4-4-0 Locomotive of the Cavan & Leitrim Railway. Given the number 6 and named 'May'. It became the first of the class to be scrapped at Inchicore in 1927. Oval brass construction. An incredibly rare survivor.

199

North Eastern Railway 8" Oak cased Fusee Drop Dial Clock. Original dial lettered LNER 6227. An early NER Clock supplied by Reid & Sons of Newcastle circa 1870. Good condition overall, but may require a clean. Sold complete with pendulum, but lacks winding key. Collectors Corner receipt dated 16 August 1991 accompanies.

200

Nameplate THE HUSSAR. Ex LMS 4-6-0 locomotive, built at Derby Works in 1930 under Lot 73 and originally numbered 6154. Rebuilt with a taper boiler in 1948 and renumbered under BR to 46154. A long time Crewe North loco, moved to Camden in 1950 and remained there for almost 10 years. Resided at Preston for a couple of years and then saw a final spell at Llandudno Junction performing a final fling on North Wales Express workings. Withdrawn December 1962. It is worthy of note that The Hussar took part in the 1948 interchange trials and certainly put in admirable performances on the Waterloo - Exeter route. The plate is as purchased from The Roundhouse Harrow in the 1960's by the vendor. A tasteful b/w framed photograph of rebuilt 46154, still with LMS Tender, accompanies.

201

BR(M) LMS style 4 aspect Handlamp bearing the brass Veritas Lamp  Company plate on the reducing cone. Slatted glass aspects, complete with reservoir and burner.

202

Carriage Prints, a loose pair or Scottish Region Series, 25" x 10" comprising: Ben Slioch and Loch Maree, Wester Ross by W. Douglas Macleod and Ben Loyal Sutherland by the same artist.

203

Cast iron Road Sign 'SCHOOL' with the 'flaming torch' representation. Measures 21¾" x 12¼", restored front and back a long time ago.

204

BR(E) enamel Station Direction Sign with arrow. Measuring 21" x 10" in near mint condition, the best of these we have seen.

205

BR(M) Enamel Station Sign 'Tickets'. F/F measures 21" x 6" and is in extremely good condition.

206

South Eastern Railway Chinaware comprising 3 x Plates and 2 x Saucers. All have the pink SER coat of arms motif except one saucer which has a brown COA.

207

Great North Of Scotland Railway wooden Leaflet Rack. A wonderful item measuring 18" in length and standing 12" tall with three separate compartments for pamphlets/leaflet. Gold lettering with black outline reads: "Great North Of Scotland Railway Royal Route To Highlands via Aberdeen And Elgin". Below reads: "Please Take One". Retains an original, fully titled company label on the rear. Excellent, used condition.

208

Shedplate 2F Coventry until July 1950, then Market Harborough from October 1955 until April 1958, then Woodford Halse until September 1963 and finally Bescot until May 1973. Clean ex loco condition.

209

GWR brass Signal Box Shelf Plate, hand engraved TO BLAENDARE, ex Hafodrynys East Signal Box.

210

Carriage Print 20"x10", LINCOLN from an original water colour by Fred Taylor from the LNER original Pre War series issued 1937-1939. This unframed print is in mint condition. A rare print.

211

Worksplate  Armstrong Whitworth  number 1481 dated 1937. Ex LMS Stanier  Black 5 45426 built in October 1937 Withdrawn in March 1968 from 8A Edge Hill Liverpool. Cut up August 1968 by J Buttigiegs Newport. All corners complete but there are very faint signs of 2 x in-service braises which are hardly detectable and do not detract.

212

Vale Of Neath Railway early Edmondson Ticket Dating Press annotated by the Science Museum when owned and displayed by them  'Merthyr Station - Vale Of Neath Railway 1853' (Exhibit 1041)'. Cast iron construction standing 9¼" tall, the base extending 7¾" in depth. A unique opportunity to own one of the very first styles of Dating Press.

213

LBSCR Paperweights, a pair, one large one small, both having simple initials inscribed on the top in large block letters.

214

BR(M) Enamel Station Doorplate 'Private'. F/F measures 18" x 3¾" approximately. Some edge and bolt hole chipping.

215

Advertising Enamel Sign ' Gentlemen The Best - Everard's Burtons Ales In Bottle'. Pictorial with drinker in top circle, red and yellow text on black ground. Measures 16" x 10 and is in excellent condition.

216

Advertising Enamel Sign 'Tordoffs Cocoa' measuring just 7" x 4". Some restoration but a very scarce sign nevertheless.

217

Omnibus / Trolley bus enamel Advertising Sign, 'Shop At Co-op Blyth - There's Dividend Too'

218

Advertising Enamel Sign 'Banks's Traditional Draught Beers' Measures 25" x 20½" with flange top and bottom only. Green lettering on white ground with the company log in the centre. Extremely good condition. Together with a Players Please double sided alloy sign, white lettering on blue ground measuring 24" x 20½". In original hanging frame, showing signs of rusting and corrosion.

219

A pair of enamel Signal Blades, one Home one Distant in virtually mint condition.

220

Totem BR(S) WEST ST LEONARDS, F/F. Ex SECR station between Crowhurst and Hastings at the junction with the LB&SCR coastal route to Hastings, opened in 1887. Good colour and shine with a couple of well executed, small repairs.

221

Worksplate 'Built 1951 Horwich'. Ex 43112 - 43135. Small repair to RH edge/bolthole with filler.

222

North Eastern Railway 12" Oak cased Fusee Clock BR(NE) 4667. The LNER clock records record this clock as being located at Hull Yard Manager Priory West Box, Dairycoates.  A nice clock with a chain driven fusee movement in ex railway condition, complete with pendulum but no key however it appears to be in working condition, the bottom door of the case is missing.

223

Shedplate 31B March from 1948 until May 1973. In superb ex loco condition as removed from one of the March diesels.

224

GWR Jigsaw 'Speed' by Chad Valley. Made up on card to show completeness, comes with original box.

225

Carriage Print 20"x10", PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL from an original water colour by Fred Taylor from the LNER original Pre War series issued 1937-1939. This unframed print is in mint condition. A rare print.

226

South Down wooden bus sign measuring 32" x 4" with the following destinations GOODWOOD MOTOR RACES - WORTHING, ASHURST.

227

Midland Railway enamel Fire Bucket Notice, Derby 1909. Measures 11" x 6", in extremely good condition with the usual edge chipping.

228

Early Railway enamel Notice, 18" x 7" red lettering on white ground 'BEWARE OF TRAINS. In nearly mint condition rare for such an old sign.

229

Bridge Makers Plate, brass construction 'Mattw. Shaw & Co Ltd., Engineers Bridge & Construction Works Millwall, Cannon Street, London. Measures 9" x 6" unrestored.

230

Smokebox Numberplate 2267. Ex Collett designed GWR 0-6-0 Locomotive built Swindon in June 1930 and allocated to Barnstaple. Prior to 1948 it was allocated to Taunton and later Leamington from where withdrawal took place in November 1961, cut up at Swindon on 31st March 1962. As removed and complete with original bolts. Note the Shedplate in the following lot was also removed from 2267 at the same time.

231

Shedplate 84D Leamington until September 1963. This was removed from 2267, the smokebox numberplate of which is in the previous lot.

232

Advertising Enamel Sign 'Adkin's Nut Brown Tobacco'. White lettering on brown ground with a light brown tobacco leaf in the centre. Measures 21" x 26" having a fair amount of restoration.

233

Advertising Enamel Sign 'Black Cat Pure Matured Virginia Cigarettes'. Measuring 38½" x 20½" with the black cat at the top in a white ground, the cigarettes beneath and black text on a yellow ground in the bottom half. Displayed in a wooden frame, the sign has had some expert restoration. This is the rarer, small version.

234

GWR Stafford Road (Wolverhampton) workman’s bench cast iron ends, 36" x 30" high, ready to make into a Table for the Patio.

235

Advertising Enamel Sign 'Lyons Tea Sold Here. Double sided with right angle flange for wall mounting. Measures 18" x 12", good colour and shine with only minor chipping.

236

Advertising Enamel Sign 'Dr J.Collis Browne's Chlorodyne Acts like a charm in Diarrhoea, Colic, Dysentery, Coughs & Colds'. Measures 14" x 14" square and is in excellent condition.

237

Advertising enamel Sign in the shape of a clock, 'Always Use Harvey's Blues'. Blue lettering on white ground, the fixing holes are on slightly extended bosses making the whole item rather pleasing to the eye. Top boss has some enamel loss but would be quite easy to restore.

238

Advertising Enamel Sign with Clock Face 'Hoklykem Ltd., Birmingham, Tel Northern 2011 .2.3.4.5. Black lettering on white ground with movable hands to the clock. Measures 11" x 9" and has some edge chipping and a several small spots touched in on the face.

239

Advertising enamel Sign 'Players Navy Cut Cigarettes. Measuring 20" x 15" it is  D/S with different images. The main side, with the familiar sailor, is quite superb.

240

Totem BR(S) CHELSFIELD, F/F. Ex SECR station between Orpington and Sevenoaks, opened 2 March 1868. Extremely good overall condition.

241

Carriage Print 20"x10", IMMINGHAM DOCKS, LINCOLNSHIRE from an original water colour by Frank.H.Mason from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-1957. This unframed print is in mint condition. A rare print .

242

Shedplate 84B, Oxley until September 1963 and then St Blazey until May 1973. Rear ex loco, face restored.

243

GWR 12" mahogany cased Trunk Clock with fusee movement in original, working condition, ex Templeton station. The dial has been repainted in post 1948 BR-W style and the case bears the ivorine plate 'BR-W 4639. The brass bezel is missing but is easily replaced. Complete with winding key and pendulum.

244

Wooden Carriage Board ROYAL MAIL LINES. This train ran from London Waterloo to Southampton Docks in conjunction with the Ocean Liner Express and the South American. Measures 93" x 5", in excellent condition.

245

Tyers No 6 Aluminium single line Tablet OTTERSPOOL Jc - SEVERN BRIDGE. Ex GW & Midland Railway Joint, Severn & Wye Railway section between Lydney adjacent to the junction to the Engine Shed and Severn Bridge station, gateway to the famous Severn bridge that was demolished by a barge collision in 1960, that linked to Sharpness on the south bank. The station opened on 20th October 1879 and closed 26th October 1960, the day after the collision.

246

Great Eastern Railway sliding knob Handlamp stamped 'GER Liverpool St' and also the owners name 'A. Appleby'. No reservoir.

247

LMS Pocket Watch, Swiss made with 15 jewel movement and second hand within lower part of dial. Engraved on rear 'L.M.S. 14117'. Good working order.

248

British Railways (NE) enamel sign 'SMOKING PROHIBITED'. Fully flanged measures 18" x 10½" and is in absolutely mint condition.

249

Manchester Ship Canal Enamel Sign regarding Single line Control. Measuring 24" x 18" black lettering on white ground, it reads ' M.S.C. Cos Railways Single Line Control  All Engines stopping to work here and engines stopping owing to obstruction caused by other railway operations must report arrival and obtain permission to depart. Dock Office, Manchester. By Order'. A rare enamel in excellent condition and not seen before.

250

Locomotive Nameplate SAINT BENET'S HALL. Ex GWR 4-6-0 locomotive, built Swindon in March 1935 and latterly numbered 5947. Initially allocated to Oxley. Later allocations include Old Oak Common and Banbury.  Withdrawn July 1962 and scrapped at Swindon Works. Face restored, rear ex loco and clearly stamped 'R 5947 Lot No 290' indicating the right hand plate. Note: St Benet's Hall, founded in 1897, is a Permanent Private Hall (PPH) of the University of Oxford. It is located at the northern end of St Giles' on its western side, close to the junction with Woodstock Road.

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Southern Railway enamel Target, CRAYFORD. Ex SECR station between Bexley and Dartford, opened 1st September 1866. In excellent condition with good colour and shine.

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Wooden Carriage Board THE EASTERLING. A less well known train but of considerable significance, it ran on summer services from 1950 - 1958 from London Liverpool Street to Lowestoft/Yarmouth South Town via Beccles. Measures 108" x 5", in excellent condition.

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BR(S) enamel Poster Board Heading, rarer Q/R size measuring 52½" x 6" approximately. Excellent colour and shine, just a few areas of small chipping around the bolt holes.

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Manchester Ship Canal Enamel Sign regarding Single line Control. Measuring  24" x 18", black lettering on white ground, it reads  'M.S.C. Cos Railways Single Line Control -  All Engines must obtain control office permission before passing over the Latchford single line to or from the direction of L.S. CPN. Wharf. Dock Office, Manchester. By Order'. A rare enamel in excellent condition and not seen before.

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Carriage Print 20"x10", DURHAM from an original water colour by Sidney Causer from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-1957. This unframed print is in mint condition.  An uncommon print in this condition.

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BR(M) enamel Sign 'Highways Act 1959 - The British Transport Commission Hereby Give Notice That This Way Is Not Dedicated To The Public Save As A Footpath, F/F measuring 18" x 9". Note different to lot 411 in this auction. In good condition with some edge chipping restoration.

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Worksplate Darlington 1954. Either ex BR Standard Class 2MT Locomotive in the range 78012 to 78044 or Class 08 Diesel Shunter in the range D3076-81 or D3127-36. In excellent condition and fully restored many years ago.

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BR(M) Enamel Station Sign 'Your Cycle Is Stored At Your Own Risk'. F/F measures 18" x 12" and is virtually mint.

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BR(W) Somerset and Dorset section, Telephone Circuit Notice No 754, issued in September 1959 for the Section CHILCOMPTON BOX - BINEGAR. Lists the following:- Chilcompton Signal Box, Moorewood Sidings Signal Box, Binegar Signal Box. In its original oak glazed frame measuring 8" x 5½".

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Totem BR(W) CULLOMPTON, F/F. Ex GWR station between Taunton and Exeter, opened on 1 May 1844. Closed in October 1964. Excellent colour and shine, virtually mint condition.

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Great Eastern Railway Shipping Department Paperweight. Top has the company coat of arms, fully titled with anchor in centre.

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Works Numberplate MALAYAN COLLIERIES Ltd No 2, oval brass measuring 20½" x 13". Ex 0-6-2T built by Dubs in Glasgow with Works Number 2562 in 1891 for the Sungei Ujong Railway becoming No 1. It proved to be no match for the sinuous route taken by the SUR so in 1902, it was rebuilt to a 4-4-2T and became number 99. It was sold to the Malayan Collieries Ltd in April 1922 and became No 2 and this plate would have been fitted at that time. It was scrapped by them a few years later. Wonderful, original condition.

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BR(M) Enamel Station Sign 'Passengers Must Not Cross The Line'. F/F measures 18" x 36". Extremely good condition.

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GWR Wartime Gantry Lamp. Similar in appearance to a General Purpose Handlamp with curved top and fixed handle but, the front glass has a triangular cowl fitted to direct the light downwards as black-out lamps. The cowl is clearly stamped 'Gantry No 2' and both side are stamped 'GWR' in small lettering. Complete with an unmarked reservoir and a BR/WR burner.

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Worksplate British Railways Built By The English Electric Co Ltd., Vulcan Works 1965 No 3471/E317 - Electrical Equipment By Associated Electrical Industries & The English Electric Co Ltd. Ex Class 86 207 CITY OF LICHFIELD. Introduced to traffic October 1965 and named in March 1981. Scrapped in 2006 at Ron Hull Jr, Rotherham. Totally ex loco condition.

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LNWR C/I Signal Box Lever Plates, qty 2 comprising UP & DOWN PLATFORM STARTING TO DAVENTRY and UP & DOWN PLATFORM STARTING TO NAPTON. Ex Braunston Signal Box on the Leamington Spa to Weedon route, closed to passengers in 1958, and freight in 1963. Despite being a very small village, it also had a station on the GCR route named Braunston & Willoughby. Items from this location, indeed branch are very seldom seen.

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Southern Railway Marine Department wooden Cigarette Box, beautifully carved on the lid with the SR Flag. Opens to reveal a lift-up, triple tier cigarette holder mechanism.

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Worksplate LMS built Derby 1931, oval brass construction. Locos built in this year were 2P in the range 40661 - 40665 and 3MT in the range 40029 - 40067. Only 44 locos built that year. In excellent condition, restored many years ago.

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Carriage Print 30"x10", BRACKLEY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE from an original painting by Charles Knight from the Midland Region B series issued in 1952. This unframed print is in mint condition. An uncommon print in this condition.

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Great Northern Railway Platform Lamp, all copper construction. Stamped GNR in the top panel, it is complete with post mounting frog and stands 36" high. A nicely restored example from Bottesford station. See lot 186 in this auction from the same station.

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O Gauge LBSCR Terrier Locomotive POPLAR, kit/scratch built with a compensated chassis. Not tested but an attractive model.

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O Gauge Midland Railway Coaches x 2 together with a Midland Railway Meat Van, all PC Models kit built in brass.

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British Railways Inspectors Stop Watch. The dial is marked NERO LEMANIA and the rear of the chrome plated case is engraved B.R. 714. A rare item that appears to be in good working order.

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Shedplate 86A, Cardiff Canton. Alloy construction with red ground, as fitted to the then diesel fleet. Ex loco condition.

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Worksplate Vulcan Foundry number 5157 dated 1944. Ex War Department 2-8-0 Locomotive originally numbered 79214 and later 90680 by BR. A long time 55G Huddersfield engine withdrawn from 55D Royston in January 1967 and cut up at Wards Killamarsh in May 1967.  In totally ex loco condition and a fine example from this class.

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GWR BRASS DRUM CLOCK No 3445, with enamelled dial G.W.R. Kay & Co Paris and matching numbers to case, movement and back. A nice example in restored condition and just fitted with a brand new Swiss platform escapement the cost of this alone is now £125 so always make sure that this is in good order. One small, expertly repaired chip to the dial by the numeral '2'.

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Wooden Carriage Board THAME on one side MORRIS COWLEY the other. Cream lettering on maroon ground measuring 32" in length. Excellent condition with metal protectors still intact.

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GWR brass Signal Box Shelf Plate, machine engraved PONTLLANFRAITH, ex Hafodrynys East Signal Box.

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Southern Railway, bevelled edge Carriage Mirror in an original, carriage print style, wooden frame. Company initials appear in the centre in stencil style. Measures 27" x 11¼" in frame and is in extremely good condition.

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Nameplate FREIGHTLINER VENTURER. Ex Class 57 Locomotive 57009, re-engineered by Brush Traction and one of twelve ordered by Freightliner prior to the arrival of the class 66 locomotives. Originally class 47 no D1664 built at Crewe in 1965. Became 47079 in February 1974 and named 'G.J.CHURCHWARD' for the GWR 150th celebrations. Named without ceremony at the Brush Works, Loughborough in December 1999. Purchased direct from Freightliner when the loco was transferred to DRS. Excellent, ex loco condition measuring 81" x 9¾". The original Freightliner receipt will be available.

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Totem, BR(W) KIDDERMINSTER, H/F. Ex GWR station built in 1852 between Worcester and Birmingham Snow Hill. Junction for the Severn Valley Line to Bridgnorth and beyond and now the starting point of arguably the best preserved railway in the world.

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Great Central Railway small, brass Shunting/PWay Horn. A delightful example that has been well cared for, clearly stamped 'GCR'

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Single Line brass Tablet DALMENY - FORTH BRIDGE NORTH number 10. Special configuration for converted Tyers No 1 machine, introduced in 1896 for the double line section across the famous Forth Bridge. There were 'scissor crossings' each end of the bridge and single line working could be introduced quite simply should week-end or any other time engineering works were introduced. The signal boxes controlling this section were closed on 13th May 1979 and control for such workings today, are from Edinburgh SC.

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BR(M) Enamel Station Sign 'No Parking In Front Of Or Under This Colonnade'. F/F, measures 36" x 18", some minor touch-ins, really needs a good clean. Ex Manchester Victoria station.

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Worksplate, LB&SCR No. 32 dated 1908 Brighton Works. Oval brass 'pie-crust' style. Ex LBSCR 4-4-2 Class I4 Tank Locomotive 2032, designed by Marsh, built in July 1908. These locos predominantly worked London - Tunbridge Wells trains but were not considered good performers. All but one of the class were withdrawn before the outbreak of WWII, the sole survivor gone by 1940. A quite magnificent worksplate.

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London Transport enamel Target in original bronze frame OXFORD CIRCUS. Smallest of all the 3 piece sizes being just 17" x 13¾" so extremely desirable. Mounted on an MDF board ready for display.

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Carriage Print 20"x10", OVERY STAITHE, NORFOLK from an original water colour by Ancathus from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-1957. This unframed print is in mint condition.  An uncommon print in this condition

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Concorde memorabilia to include a copper etching of British Airways Concorde by G Kew dated 1976 being an etch master original numbered 103, in a wooden frame measuring 18½" by 12½". A small brass, desktop model of the aircraft. A set of Concorde cufflinks. Two neck ties, one blue showing Concorde and the Red Arrows; the other maroon showing just Concorde.  All in excellent condition.

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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway 23mm uniform Button manufactured by Sword (with crossed sword emblem) as shown on rear. Script lettering, belonged to Driver F.W. Northcombe who worked on the L&BR throughout its entire existence. This is the second and final one of these that belonged to Driver Northcombe, the previous being in our last auction.

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Tyers steel and brass Tablet from the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway section BLACKMOOR - CHELFHAM No 6. A later section, introduced around 1931 when the Bratton Fleming Loop was removed and the section extended.  Obtained by Driver Northcombe when the railway ceased in 1936.

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English Electric Leasing Plate, “THIS LOCOMOTIVE IS THE PROPERTY OF ENGLISH ELECTRIC LEASINGS LIMITED” as carried a BR Co-Co 2,750HP diesel-electric Class 50 loco. Chromed oval brass 9½" 3 ¾" approximately. Clean but still retaining traces of original blue paint.

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BR(M) Enamel Station Sign 'All Enquiries To Be Made At This Office', with a right facing arrow beneath. F/F measures 18" x 24". Reasonable colour and shine, minor chipping only.

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Shedplate 71G, Bath (Somerset & Dorset) from 1948 until February 1958 then Weymouth until September 1963. Ex loco condition.

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GWR enamel Station Running-In-Board FRESHFORD, white lettering on blue. Early style from the turn of the century manufactured by the Patent Enamel Company. Freshford station is between Bath Spa and Bradford-on-Avon in Somerset, opened in 1857. The sign is in two pieces, one 7' x 18" the other 6' x 18" and is in reasonable condition for age. NOTE: Item is being sold from the Vendor's premises in Bristol and is to be collected from there by the purchaser.

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Great North Of Scotland Railway wood with cast letters, Running-In-Board OYNE. Measures 72½ x 23" with a 3¼" deep beading around the edge. Situated between Inverurie and Insch on the Aberdeen to Inverness route, the station opened in September 1854 and closed in May 1968. Good overall condition considering the age. NOTE: Item is being sold from the Vendor's premises in Monmouthshire and is to be collected from there by the purchaser.

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GWR fully titled, dual language Trespass / Rhybudd Notice. Totally ex lineside.

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Single Line alloy Key Token TWYFORD - SHIPLAKE. Ex GWR section on the Henley-on-Thames Branch.

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Wooden Carriage Board THE ABERDONIAN. From the well known and much loved train that ran from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen. Measures 109" x 5" and in excellent condition.

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Totem BR(S) WOODMANSTERNE, F/F. Ex SECR station between Smitham and Chipstead & Banstead Downs on the Tattenham Corner Branch, opened on the 17 July 1932. An incredibly rare Totem, believed to be the only survivor, certainly never appeared at auction or offered privately before. Extremely good condition.

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Locomotive Nameplate BUCKLEBURY GRANGE. Ex GWR 4-6-0 locomotive, built Swindon in September 1936, latterly numbered 6803. Initially allocated to Oxley later Stourbridge and Banbury only to end up at Oxley again. Withdrawn September 1965 and scrapped at Bird's, Long Marston. A wonderful sounding name, the nameplate is in ex loco and comes with original Swindon receipt. Note that Bucklebury is the family home of Kate Middleton so very much in vogue with the Royal Wedding in our thoughts.

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BR(M) Enamel Sign 'Passengers Must Cross The Line By The Bridge'. F/F measures 24" x 18". Some slight mottling but no other face damage at all.

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Shedplate 73C, Hither Green until May 1973. Cast aluminium construction, ex loco condition.

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GWR C/I 'script' style Platform Seat Ends, qty 3 from a long bench, ex Taunton Station. NOTE: These are 32" in height, anything less is a reproduction - Internet Buyers Beware! To be removed on the day.

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LNER 9 x 5 Works Numberplate 63658 dated 1912. Ex LNER 2-8-0 class O4 locomotive, introduced in February 1912 and numbered 5400 later 3522 then 3658 and finally 63658 by BR. Withdrawn in December 1962. Face restored only.

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GWR small C/I Platform Sign NOT DRINKING WATER. Face restored red lettering and border on white ground. Rear unrestored.

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Manchester Ship Canal Pressed Aluminium Crane Notice 12" x 18". Black on White the sign reads Manchester Ship Canal Co this crane is the property of the Manchester Ship Canal Co., & authority for its use must be obtained from the Bridgemaster Barton Road Bridge By Order. A rare sign in excellent condition and not seen before.

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GWR fully titled, C/I Signal Box Door Notice 'No Unauthorized Person Is Allowed In This Box - By Order'. This one has the additional word 'Is' inserted. Unrestored.

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BR(M) Enamel Station Sign 'Ticket Office And Waiting Room'. F/F measures 12" x 30" and is in extremely good condition.

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British Railway 6" Mahogany cased Drum wall clock BR(E) 13403 with the same number stamped on the case. The LNER clock records record this clock as being located at Hull District Traffic Superintendent Office. A nice clock with a Smiths mechanical going barrel movement and platform escapement. In ex railway condition, complete except no key. However, it appears to be in working condition.

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Carriage Print 20"x10", SUNDERLAND, CO DURHAM from an original water colour by E.T.Holding from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-1957. This unframed print is in mint condition.  An uncommon print in this condition.

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BR(W) enamel Poster Board Heading 'SPECIAL NOTICES'. Measures 27" x 4" in excellent condition with a few small edge chips.

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EAR brass rectangular cabside No.2453 ex class 4-8-0. Built Vulcan works 1925 under works number 3877. Allocated to Gulu in Uganda. The front has been restored but the rear is totally ex loco. This fine brass cabside measures 25” x 8 ¾”.

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Worksplate 'Built 1957 Darlington'. Restored front and rear.

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BR(Sc) enamel Platform Sign 'PLATFORM 3'. Double sided, ex Aberdeen station.

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GWR fully titled C/I Notice warning of the dangers of Propping Wagon Doors. James C. Inglis General Manager at the bottom. Unrestored condition.

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London & South Western Acme Thunderer Guards Whistle. Engraved L&SWR on one side. Complete with chain which has a L&SWR brass Button attached to the end. Working condition.

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GWR fully titled C/I Private Path Notice in unrestored condition retaining the faded chocolate and cream colours.

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RENFE Spanish Railway Signal Lamp, cast iron construction.  It comes in a very manageable 2 parts and measures about 4.6” tall and is certainly an impressive item. A 3 aspect lamp with original burner. This unusual lamp manually rotates around the steel support pole to show the correct aspect required. The flute carries an original plaque engraved with RENFE 4797 B – MARANON which is a very small village in NE Spain in the province of Navarre. Possibly a unique survivor and example ready for the railway room or garden. One of the coloured lenses shattered but is left attached to effect repair or size measurement for replacement.

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Smokebox Numberplate 7205. Ex GWR 2-8-2T rebuilt in October 1934 from 2-8-0T No 5280 originally built in August 1930. The newly rebuilt loco was allocated to Aberdare and remained there until moving to Cardiff Cathays in 1948. After a spell at Radyr in 1957, it went back to Aberdare in 1964, then Pontypool Road. Final allocation was Severn Tunnel Junction from where withdrawal took place on the 12th June 1965. Subsequently sold to Steel Supply (Western), Swansea on the 28th July 1965. Face only restored.

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Nameplate MERCHANT VENTURER. Ex HST with the classic number 43125. Named at Bristol Temple Meads by D. Tudway-Quilter, Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers, on the 17th April 1985 as part of the GW 150th events. City of Bristol was also named at the very same ceremony. This original cast plate was carried for 9 years before being replaced with the less attractive Reflective style plate.

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Carriage Print 20"x10", BECCLES, SUFFOLK from an original water colour by F.W.Baldwin from the LNER Post War series issued 1945-1957. This unframed print is in mint condition.  An uncommon print in this condition.

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London Midland & Scottish Railway silver and enamel Medal for the 1936 Athletics Championships. Manufactured by E. Poston & Co., London, the rear is engraved '1 Mile Relay - Runner Up 1936'. The Hallmark shows the anchor, lion and letter L indicating Birmingham 1935. Excellent condition in original box.

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Worksplate 'Built 1958 Derby'. Face only restored, small crack evident.

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Shedplate 52J, Borough Gardens until June 1959 and then South Gosforth until May 1973. Face restored rear ex loco.

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Totem BR(S) ROTHERFIELD & MARK CROSS, F/F, black edged. Ex LBSCR station on the 'Cuckoo Line' between Eridge and Mayfield on the line to Eastbourne. The station opened on the 1 September 1880 and closed for ever on the 14 June 1965. A scarce and most desirable totem in virtually mint condition.

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GWR fully titled C/I Notice warning of the dangers of Propping Wagon Doors. Signed Felix J.C. Pole, Mar 1922. Ex trackside with the Great Western Railway title blacked out as was the usual practice in BR days.

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Lantern Slides, qty 7 quality wooden boxes containing a selection of American Railway and some German Railway from what looks like pre WWII era and through the war years. A very nice selection with some locos and rolling stock but much railway architecture. Also a couple of boxes of un-edged lantern slides and original negatives of various format, mostly railway related. Caution: Please be careful when handling the glass slides, they are very sharp!

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