1

GWR Hotels Linen Waiters Cloth, measuring approximately 21" x 17". Made from fine quality linen, it has "GWR Hotels" tastefully embroidered in one corner, "Staff", crudely embroidered in script in another corner, and Great Western Rly Hotels in two strips as part of the weave. A very nice item in extremely good condition.

£10

2

London & South Western Railway C/I Boundary Marker. Double sided with company initials both sides.

£32

3

Shedplate 52C, Blaydon from 1948 until closure in March 1965. Pretty well ex loco condition bearing several layers of paint. An uncommon shedplate.

£40

4

Great Central Railway Timetable Booklet, dated Summer 1919, 18th year of publication. Contains 45 pages of timetables and about 30 pages of adverts and hotel tariffs etc. A lovely little booklet which is the official ABC edition for Liverpool. Very good condition with no rips or tears, just minor foxing.

£40

5

Railway Signal Company Ltd Engineers London & Liverpool, England, oval C/I Signal Gantry Plate. Measures 9¾" x 5½" approximately and is face restored with the back in original condition.

£20

6

British Railways Thermometers for Bull Head and Flat Head Rail. Comprises a pair, each in their original, slide-top wooden box. The first, cast aluminium, bears the makers name Russell (S.1) Ltd and is stamped L.U B.R. (London Underground, British Railways possibly) It is 5¼" in length and reads to 50 degrees C with special markings at 21, 27 and 32 degrees. The second is a lovely coppery brass example bearing the manufacturers name Negretti & Zambra London. It is calibrated in degrees F up to 140 and is marked FB or BH Up To 60 FT. The right side has special markings of NIL, 1/8, ¼" and 3/8". Beautifully engraved British Railways on the rear. Both appear in working order and are quite delightful as a pair.

£20

7

Iron and steel Signal/Points Lever Arm, not marked. Together with a long handle hammer which could have been used by a wheeltapper, and a couple of cast Polish Plates. One is bronze and reads: Najwicksza 80 Kms/hour speed: the other is alloy and reads: Polish State Railways Boiler Number 4563, highest working pressure 16 atmospheres, last water test 21/9/77:

£45

8

GWR Brass Fire Hose Nozzles, each stamped with company initials. Both came from Penzance Station when the fire equipment was upgraded.

£26

9

Glass Whisky Flask embossed "Railway Hotel Hornsea Road". A lovely little item, certainly very early, probably 1880's and although stained inside, it is in remarkable condition with no damage or cracks. Measures almost 5¼" in length and 3¼" wide.

£3

10

Enamel Sign NO WATER. White lettering on red background, believed to have been used to hang in loco cabs when the boiler had been emptied. The Boiler Empty Signs being hung outside the loco. Together with British Railways Home and Distant, Upper Quadrant Signal Arms complete with Spectacles. Glasses missing but could easily be replaced.

£34

11

LMSR B/W Signal Box Diagrams, qty 6, all in extremely good condition, to include Brassey (ex LNWR location between Chester and Crewe): Crewe Steel Works (Branch off the Chester Crewe Line): Wardle (ex LNWR location between Chester and Crewe): Heath Lane Crossing (ex LNWR location between Shrewsbury and Crewe): Nanthall (ex LNWR location between Chester and Holyhead): Padeswood (ex LNWR location between Chester and Mold)

£50

12

London Brighton & South Coast Railway Rule Book dated 1st January 1886. A tightly bound example in very good condition. Some scuffing to the cover but the gilt coat of arms is very nice. A little spine damage and some page foxing, nevertheless, a very desirable Rule Book indeed.

£140

13

Shedplate 62B, Dundee Tay Bridge from 1948 until April 1967 and thence Dundee West until May 1973. Face only restored. A scarce shedplate which might have been fitted to either of the Dundee A2s, Sun Chariot or Tudor Minstrel.

£130

14

LNWR Lucas King Of The Road Carbide Handlamp. A large lamp with brass handle and fittings, embossed in large lettering with company initials in no less than three separate places. Also bearing the Lucas brass makers plate. A few dings but basically in excellent condition.

£85

15

GWR C/I Plate, fully titled "G.W.R. CLEANING OIL". A superb little rarity measuring just 5¾" x 3¼". Face tastefully restored, rear original.

£50

16

LNWR C/I Bridgeplate number 30. This one is the rounded ampersand variety and has been fully restored, back and front.

£38

17

Southern Railway Secret Document, London East Division "Special Train Arrangements in connection with Evacuation Of London". Contains 42 pages and this stunningly rare document speaks for itself. There is no date so this was the 'contingency' information to be put in place as and when. That 'as and when' started at 5.30am on the morning of 1st September 1940 and by the end, 241,000 children had been evacuated from London alone. . Contents are : Electric Headcodes, General Instructions, Traffic to be conveyed, Altered Train Workings, Refugee Train Timings, Empty Train Timings, Stock Workings, Evacuation of Hospitals and Freight Train Arrangements. Excellent condition, although well thumbed, not surprisingly. Also with this lot, are a few more Wartime, Southern Railway items of great interest, A headed letter dated 4th September 1939 to 'Fellow Southern Railway Men & Women' , a strong, leadership-style letter of encouragement at the outbreak of War in Europe, signed by Gilbert S. Szlumper. Instructions to Motormen for delayed trains during the blackout. A couple of circulars reference the landing of Enemy Parachutists and 5th Columnists.

£30

18

Worksplate British Railways Derby Built 1964, ex BR Type 2 Bo-Bo D5284 later Class 25 numbered 25134. Built Derby, July 1964 and allocated to Toton. Withdrawn Dec 1982 from Bescot and cut up Vic Berry, Leicester in June 1987. Totally ex loco.

£170

19

SR Brass Plungers, a pair, each bearing a circular brass ring engraved 'Push To Release' and one is engraved 'Down B'ch Plunger' the other 'Up Plunger'. Both are mounted on a piece of mahogany and appear to be complete. Ex Crayford, SECR location between Hither Green and Dartford.

£50

20

LNER C/I Maintenance Ends Plate. Measures approximately 12" x 8" and has been face restored in white lettering on black, rear is original.

£28

21

GWR Goodwick & Letterston Railway Linen Bound Plan. An interesting plan, fully coloured which opens to almost 10 feet in length and is shaped to follow the land contours. Shows the various Landowners by name and one assumes this was used for the purchase of various lands when the railway was built. No date but has a couple of stamps, GWR Chief Engineers Office Paddington. Probably dates from around 1899 after the GWR absorbed the North Pembroke Railway and completed the line to Fishguard.

£50

22

London Chatham & Dover Railway C/I Signal Finial, deeply incised LCD. Excellent condition. Recovered long ago from Offham Crossing in Kent.

£130

23

LMSR Colour Signal Box Diagram Frodsham Bridge. Ex LNWR location between Chester and Warrington. Measures approximately 38" in length and is dated 28/9/38. Excellent condition.

£120

24

GWR Brass Permanent Way Look Out Horn. Manufactured by Dawkins London. It is a magnificent 11½" in length with a detachable, wood and brass mouthpiece. It has two integral hoops for a strap and is nicely stamped with GWR P1 along with the makers name.

£65

25

Southern Railway Tinplate Notice measuring 12" x 12", ex Bulleid Trackside Weed Spraying Coach. Text reads: Code Ringing: 1. Ring Stop, 2 Ring Starts, 3. Distant Signal Caution, 4. Prepare To Spray, 5. Spraying Finished, 6. Too Fast. Very interesting to say the least.

£22

26

Builders Plate, C/I 'Built By British Rail Engineering Limited, Shildon 1973. Rectangular measuring 8½" x 5".

£10

27

Box of RCJ (Railway Collectors Journal) magazines in an unbroken run from No 1 through to No.119. Together with a box containing 84 Railwayana Auction Catalogues (sadly no rare GWRA ones) ,a few Name and Number and a few Railway Antiques Monthly. Finally, a very good copy of Railway Relics and Regalia by P.B. Whitehouse. A useful lot of archive material for collectors old and new.

£20

28

Worksplate LMS Built 1930 Crewe. Ex Hughes design 2-6-0 5MT Locomotive number 42867, a Fleetwood loco for most of its life although it did end up at Gorton. Brass construction measuring approximately 10½" x 6". Face restored, back and edge ex loco with plenty of original black paint. Slight enlarging of bolt holes cause by the removal process.

£140

29

Carriage Print LONDON RIVER THAMES (Kings Reach) from an original painting by Frank Mason. Classic execution by this world famous artist, of Tugs and Barges on the Thames and the London skyline, dominated by St Pauls Cathedral. Excellent condition in a glazed, original frame.

£220

30

SR Pocket Watch of early manufacture. Case hand engraved SR 2874. Enamel dial with a quality, Swiss movement which is in working condition.

£170

31

GWR Jigsaw SWANSEA HARBOUR. Made up on card to show completeness, it is in extremely good condition. Accompanied by original box which is also in extremely good condition. A scarce jigsaw and without doubt, one of the more challenging!

£60

32

Bridge Builders Plate The Horsehay Co Ltd 1934 Shropshire. Large oval C/I measuring 17¼" x 10¼", face restored white on red background. The plate has been expertly welded and cannot be detected from the front.

£32

33

Smokebox Numberplate 63806, ex LNER Thompson Class 01 2-8-0 ROD. Originally a Thornton Junction loco, from 1950 onwards, it trundled the Great Central from Annesley Depot. A nice, ex loco plate with the original price chalked on the rear.

£650

34

LMS Wooden Framed Carriage Notice: Tools and Appliances For Use in case of Emergency are carried in the Guards Compartments of all Corridor Trains. Original condition.

£20

35

Cabside Numberplate 2802, Brass construction, ex GWR Churchward 2-8-0 Heavy Freight Locomotive. Built Swindon in September 1905 and allocated new to Pontypool Road. Lead a rather chequered, if not interesting life of 63 years, allocated to various S. Wales depts as well as Salisbury, Bristol, Reading and Old Oak, finally ending up at Didcot. Withdrawn in December 1958 and cut up at Swindon the same year.

£1,800

36

GWR Framed and Glazed Map of the system. Measures 29¼" x 24" approximately. Please note the frame is modern and because of the size and glass content, buyer removes on the day.

£15

37

SR Brass Cased Track Indicators, a pair, on the original piece of shelf, still bearing the SECR oval, enamel plates, A and B, beneath respective indicators. Ex Crayford, SECR location between Hither Green and Dartford.

£60

38

Midland Railway Plan No 1492 dated October 1899 for proposed work, costing £98, at Cwm Clydach. A delightful little, coloured plan of minor works proposed around the Graigola Merthyr Upper Level Sidings. Also another map showing the Siding Connection for the Ynispenllwch Craigola Colliery, dated 22.7.91. Also a third Map, much more detailed and dated Feb 96. Shows the North Box and lists the levers with destinations etc, and the South Box (old dimensions and new dimensions, old levers new levers) This map has actually been cancelled but interestingly, the name has been altered to Clydach-on-Tawe. An interesting, Midland Railway location being renamed to Clydach-on-Tawe in November 1901 and to Clydach-on-Tawe South in January 1950, only to close to Passengers in Sept 1950 and Goods in July 1965.

£160

39

Midland Railway Plan No M136 Hereford & Brecon Branch Siding for The Pontithel Chemical Company, Credenhill. Dated 26/3 1891 Midland Railway District Office Gloucester. A simple plan with light colouring. Measures approx 30" x 17" in excellent condition. Together with another, larger Plan of just Credenhill Station, this one numbered M137 and dated 26.3.91, also Gloucester Office.

£40

40

Midland Railway Swansea Vale Branch small Map of Cwmtawe. Stamped Midland Railway Western District Engineers Office Gloucester and dated 1/5/91, overwritten in red 'Abolished Feb 7th 1916. A simple map showing a stretch of line from Swansea to Brynamman with a single lever ground signal box and a small section controlled by tablet. Also a slightly larger map of Caelliau Branch, MR Signal Works Derby 1905. Shows the branch from the Brynammon to Gurnos line up to Brynhenllysg and Henllys Vale Collieries and describes the full Train Staff and Tablet Operation. Together with a small plan of Carlliau Branch Controlling Siding Points by Train Tablet, estimated cost £140. Shows a branch siding to Brynhenllish Colliery and further the Brick Works. Situated at Brynhenllish Junction on the Gurnos to Brynamman Line. Dated June 1899 M.R. Signal Works Derby and cancelled 5.11.05.

£160

41

Smokebox Numberplate 90555, ex WD Austerity 2-8-0. A Bury loco most of its life. Basically ex loco condition.

£640

42

GWR Brass, Permanent Way Look Out Horn, 6" in length, has one integral hoop for strap and not marked with the makers name. However, it has the same wood and brass 3" mouthpiece as the other example in this auction, so it appears to be the same maker, Dawkins of London. Nicely stamped GWR.

£70

43

GWR Pre-Grouping Pocket Watch by Rotherhams, London. Case hand engraved GWR ENG DEPT 28. Enamel dial and substantial English movement which is in working order. A very rare watch indeed.

44

GWR "Cheltenham Flyer" Colour Luggage Label with art deco image of speeding express beneath which is printed 'World's Fastest Train' and GWR below in block lettering. A wonderful label measuring approx 4" x 3" and with original gum on rear. Blue and orange border, green background with a grey oval in the centre. The train is blue and orange as is the lettering.

£120

45

LMS Hawkseye MANGOTSFIELD. Ex Midland Railway station between Gloucester and Bristol, one time important junction for Bitton and Bath to the Somerset & Dorset Railway. The sign is as it came off the station, still on the original backing plate (although it has been mounted on a piece of wood) retaining all the layers of original paint and one wing broken cleanly but all there.

£400

46

GWR 'D' Type Wagon Plates, a nice, matching pair numbered 94133 Std 21 Tons. Both have been restored

£60

47

British Railways Transitional Enamel Station Name Sign BLYTHE BRIDGE. Ex North Staffs Railway location between Uttoxeter and Stoke. Measures 30" x 5" and is in excellent condition.

£50

48

Worksplate Beyer Peacock Rebuilt 1920 Manchester. Ex SECR (E) class loco No 163 designed by Wainwright built April 1909 at Ashford Kent, allocated to Dover MPD in Sept 1922 as No E163. Converted to oil in June 1926, and converted back to coal burning later the same year. Became Southern Region No 1163 and was withdrawn in 1949 after covering 1,294,124 miles. The number 1163 is stamped on the rear and it is also painted. A wonderful and historic worksplate.

£270

49

LNWR C/I Bridgeplate number 138. This one is the rounded ampersand variety and has been fully restored, back and front.

£50

50

Nameplate APOLLO. Ex British Railways Standard Class 4-6-2 'Britannia' Pacific Locomotive number 70015. Built Crewe in June 1951 and although initially intended for the Western Region, it went on promotion to the LMR and was allocated to Campden MPD. When the Western Britannias moved from Old Oak Common to Cardiff Canton, Apollo followed and saw regular, express service on the Capitals United and the Red Dragon. When all the Western Britannias moved to the LMR, Apollo was allocated to Annesley, where it often worked Great Central expresses. Later to Trafford Park and finally Kingmoor. The torch came in August 1967. The plate has a lovely patina and is bereft of paint. Since removal from the loco, the mounting holes have been drilled out and countersunk to enable easier fixing to the wall. Note: Apollo, Greek God of Archery and Arts, slayer of the Serpent Python and lover of many including Cassandra. The name was certainly a favourite and was used on locomotives from as early as 1845. The LNWR, GWR, LSWR and even the Taff Vale liked the name and used it on their locos.

£7,700

51

SECR First Class Local Pass dated 1906. Fully titled, blue linen cover with coat of arms on the front. Opens to reveal that it was issued to a Mr E.W. Bell, numbered 49 between London Addiscombe Road and Croydon. Signed by Sheath and on the rear, under the conditions, by Mr Bell. A delightful item which is housed in its original red, leatherette pouch which bears the inscription in gold leaf 'First Class Free Pass'.

£50

52

Potteries Shrewsbury & North Wales Railway large format Ticket. An amazing survivor, this paper ticket measures 9" x 3¾" including the counterfoil. It is numbered 195 and is un-issued, the blank date states 186_ which indicates just how old this ticket actually is. This railway opened on the 13th August 1866 between Shrewsbury and Llanymynech and was an amalgamation of the Shrewsbury and North Wales Ry and the Shrewsbury and Potteries Junction Railway. It closed in 1880 and the company wound up in 1881.

£20

53

GWR Brass Cased Locomotive Pressure Gauge with silvered dial. Nicely stamped with company initials in the rim and in large letters on the 7" diameter face. Red indicator is set at 170 lbs/sq.in. Extremely good condition.

£60

54

British Transport Commission, small Enamel Sign re:- The Conditions upon which tickets, including season tickets, are issued. Light green with white lettering. Measures a small, 6" x 4" and is just about mint condition.

£50

55

Southern National Parcel Agent Enamel Sign. Double sided with mounting flange measuring 15" x 12" and is in excellent condition with one small repaired chip.

56

GNR Signal Box Board MARSHMOOR. Ex Siding Box near to Hatfield. Cast letters on wood, bottom beading missing.

£50

57

LNER Welch Patent Signal Lamp Interior. Steel plated FELIXSTOWE. Complete with burner, all glasses, cap and chain. Embossed LNER. Items form this East Coast location are surprisingly scarce.

58

Worksplate North British Loco No 26192. Ex B1 4-6-0 Mixed Traffic Locomotive No 61291 built February 1948 to an Edward Thompson design. Allocations include 51A Darlington and 50A York. A total of 409 engines were built and some of them named. Scrapping began in 1962 and complete in 1967. This loco was scrapped in May 1965. The plate is pretty much ex loco, particularly the back.

£250

59

Pullman Celluloid Lampshade from a Pullman Coach Table Lamp. Some damage around the mounting hole but all the pieces are there. A very rare survivor nevertheless and it would display very well.

£130

60

BR(M) Totem BARNT GREEN, F/F. Ex Midland Railway station atop the Lickey Hills, on the main Birmingham - Bristol line and junction for the one time route to Evesham, Aschurch, Tewkesbury and Upton-on-Severn. Now, sadly, only as far as Redditch on the cross city line. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine.

£800

61

LMS B/W Carriage Prints DUMFRIES, BURNS WALK, and COLWYN BAY, DENBIGHSHIRE. In very good condition, deliberately taped back to back to show both prints. Complete with original glass but no frames.

£110

62

London Transport Enamel Sign, ' Trains Run Beyond Queens Park to Harrow & Wealdstone During Monday ton Friday Peak Hours. At other times it is necessary to change at Queens Park. Black lettering on tangerine measuring 42" x 5" and is in mint condition.

£50

63

Very unusual British Railways(S) 40/- Trespass Sign of significant interest. Measuring just 12" x 10", it is constructed from alloy with a plasticated front. Dark green with white lettering and in excellent condition. Full, British Railways Totem at the top followed by "Warning is hereby given to persons not to trespass upon the Railway. Penalty - Not exceeding 40/-. A rare sign indeed.

£110

64

GSWR Drawing Office Instrument of significant proportions, housed in its original, wooden box. Measuring 24" in length and constructed from solid brass, it is basically a double sided straight edge with two serrated rollers either end. The instrument is clearly engraved G&SWR and bears the Makers name of David Garlaw, Glasgow. The extremely well constructed box, made from Old English Oak, has two brass hinges and two brass securing clips. Apparently, these were used on linen plans and the like, for drawing straight lines. Wonderful condition with untouched patina.

£330

65

Shedplate 82F Bath Green Park. One of the most desirable of all shedplates conjuring those wonderful memories of the S&D. Historically, 82F was Weymouth 1949-1958 and Bath Green Park 1958-1966. During 1950, Weymouth locos included Saint Ambrose, Powderham Castle and several Halls; in all, 31 locos. Bath Green Park in 1959 included all the S&D 7Fs out of a total of 50 engines. Additionally of course, 92220 Evening Star was an inhabitant towards the end.

£410

66

GWR Tregenna Castle Hotel St. Ives Cornwall Luggage Label. Just under 3" square-on-end and featuring an orange sun on a yellow backdrop, rising above the waves which bears the GWR Roundel in blue to match the waves and border. Quite stunning and undoubtedly one of the most visually appealing labels ever to come on the market.

£210

67

Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway Pay Check numbered 6A. Embossed around the rim S&D.J Ry Loco Carriage & Wagon Dept. In extremely good condition and of some scarcity.

£200

68

Worksplate North British Loco No 27297. Brass Diamond, Ex Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive of 3' 6" gauge, built at Hyde Park Works in 1952 and owned by Commonwealth Collieries New South Wales. The plate has a red background and is basically ex loco.

£100

69

GWR Brass Cased Drum Clock by Kay & Co Paris. A fine example with fully matching number 5283 on the case side, rear cover and movement. Enamel face and original, beveled front glass. The face has a very small amount of loss around 11 o'clock and a few hairline nicks, otherwise a lovely clock which is in working order but may just need regulating.

£330

70

Cabside Numberplate 9726, Cast Iron construction, ex GWR Hawksworth 0-6-0PT built Swindon 1934. Allocations include Old Oak Common and Slough.

71

Carriage Print NEVIN, CAERNARVONSHIRE, by Ellis Silas in original, glazed frame. A very rare print from the LMR series. A little worse for wear.

£25

72

Midland Railway 12" Mahogany Cased, Drop Dial Fusee Clock. A quite superb example with the makers name, on the original dial, of John Smith & Sons, Midland Clock Works, Derby Ltd. The drop section beneath the dial has a small, glazed, oval window with an ornately carved surround. Above this is the original Brass Plate LMS 11034. Each side of the drop section has the ornately carved "ears". The side , inspection door has ROWSLEY chalked inside, indicating this came from the ex MR station between Matlock and Miller's Dale, the totem from which appears in this auction. In all, a wonderful looking timepiece that would grace the wall of your favourite room. Full working order.

£1,700

73

Southern Railway Enamel Sign, 'Extra High Tension -Danger - Southern Railway Chief Electrical Engineers Dept. In Case Of Emergency, Telephone Control Room Phone No Woking 2180- And In Case Of Fire Also Call The National Fire Service Immediately' A rare enamel in good condition with some loss around the corners Red lettering on white measuring 8" x 6½".

74

Military Locomotive Brass Whistle of unfamiliar design and from an unidentified locomotive. Stamped with the WD Arrow and measuring approximately 14" tall.

£40

75

Books, a box containing miscellaneous railway books to include:- Around the Branch Lines, Midland Steam, Our Home Railways, Southern Steam South and West (Bradford Barton), The Railway Policeman. Approximately 16 in total.

£14

76

British Railways Official Photograph of 71000 Duke Of Gloucester in its original, glazed frame. A excellent quality item which apparently resided in the Board Room at Swindon Works. No doubt had it been in GWR days, a Crewe built loco photograph would have adorned Swindon Tip! Measures 31½" x 24" in its frame.

£30

77

GWR Brass Cashbag Plate engraved G.W.R STOURPORT. Still affixed to a small piece of the original leather, this wonderful little item is amongst the small handful of items from this Worcestershire location ever to appear at auction. Stourport (or Stourport-on-Severn to be correct) closed in January 1970.

£120

78

Worksplate LMS Built 1901 Horwich. No details on this lovely plate which has been face restored, the back being very much ex loco.

£220

79

GWR C/I Gunpowder Van Plate which reads: Notice, No Unauthorised Person Is Allowed To Open These Doors. Measures 14" x 6½" and is face restored all over black and cleaned back.

£30

80

Tyers No 6 Brass and Steel Tablet APPLEDORE - LYDD TOWN no 3.Ex SECR section on the New Romney branch from Appledore. Lydd Town closed in March 1967. It was re-named from simply Lydd in July 1937 and the Tablet, quite evident, had the word 'Town' added around that time.

£130

81

LMS B/W Carriage Prints RUTHIN CASTLE, DENBIGHSHIRE plus RHUDDLAN CASTLE, FLINTSHIRE. In very good condition, deliberately taped back to back to show both prints. Complete with original glass but no frames.

£120

82

London Transport Frieze Type Enamel Sign CHANCERY LANE. Measures 61" x 9" and is in excellent condition.

£45

83

GWR Official Plan showing Arrangement of Windows at the Drawing Office Swindon. Rolled canvas on wooden baton, it is date stamped July 1898. Also, a much later Plan of the Lifting Equipment for North British 2000HP Locomotives showing side view of D600 Class loco. This is also rolled linen and stamped Swindon 1961. These are excellent plans, not to be missed.

£20

84

GWR Jigsaw The Torbay Express in a blue label, purple box. Complete and in good condition, approx 375 pieces.

£50

85

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Agent For Carter Paterson & Co Carriers. Measures 32" x 18". Good colour and shine but requires some restoration to chips. This company were the carriers for the GWR.

£30

86

Great Central Railway Timetable Booklets, Programme of Dean & Dawsons First & Third Class Cheap Return Tickets for 'Important Football Matches'. There are qty 2, one dated August 26th 1922 to May 5th 1923 (green), the second October 14th 1922 to May 5th 1923 (blue) and lists matches at Barnsley, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday. Both are in undamaged condition although the first is a little grubby. A couple of rarities indeed.

£30

87

Southern Railway C/I Private Road Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£85

88

Worksplate LNER 9" x 5" Darlington 1931 with the number 2834 ground off. Ex B17 "Sandringham" class 4-6-0 number 2834, later 1634 and finally 61634. Named "HINCHINGBROOKE" whose sheds include Ipswich and Colchester. Withdrawn August 1958. Totally ex loco.

£85

89

Wagon Plate S 1950 numbered 1584 Ashford. C/I Oval, face only restores and believed to be a rare plate indeed.

£25

90

BR(NE) Totem HUDDERSFIELD, H/F. Ex LYR and LNWR Joint station between Dewsbury and Stalybridge. Black edged lettering.

£1,875

91

Carriage Print CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE by Jack Merriott, from the LMR series. from the LMR series. A rare print in a Southern Region original glazed frame which is slightly longer than the print.

£70

92

GWR Jigsaw Warwick Castle in a black label, buff type box. Complete and in good condition, approx 150 pieces.

£45

93

Tender Plate Water Capacity 1325 Gallons. Oval C/I measuring 10½" x 6", ex loco with the exception of the face which has been restored long ago, white lettering on black background.

£50

94

BR(S) Early Style Enamel Sign PUBLIC TELEPHONE. Dark green in colour and flangeless, it measures 24" x 12" It has deep colour and shine with just a small area of loss at one edge. A rare enamel indeed.

£60

95

GWR /BR 1948 transitional Sending Block Instrument. Wooden cased with single dial indicating Line Clear/Normal/Train On Line. Centre rotating knob has circular, steel plate surround, segmented into eighths, below which is a plunger. Good overall condition.

£85

96

GNR Brass Ashtray with company initials engraved in the centre. A very nice item which would have come from a GNR Hotel. One can guess that most of these would have 'disappeared' over the early years and then may well have been thrown out as brass ashtrays went right out of fashion in the 1960's

£8

97

SMJR Bridge Restriction Diamond with alloy, replacement tonnage plates. A rare sign from this very small railway company. Face tastefully restored.

£220

98

Worksplate LMS Built 1908 St Rollox. Brass 10½" x 6" approximately. Ex McIntosh 3F 0-6-0 Locomotive in the range 57629 - 57639. Back basically ex loco.

£230

99

LMS Official Mini Jigsaw of 6100 Royal Scot. Only 20 pieces, this wonderful little jigsaw is complete and in lovely condition. It is still in the original envelope (although this is now somewhat ragged) and has the original little post card giving the loco details.

£10

100

Nameplate ORIBI. Ex LNER Thompson B1 4-6-0 Locomotive built Darlington Works in December 1946 as works number 1994 and originally numbered 1014. Renumbered by British Railways to 61014 in 1948, withdrawn from service in December 1966. Predominantly a Gateshead loco but it did a spell at Tyne Dock and North Blyth. The plate is 29¾" in length and has been face restore, back is totally ex loco and clearly stamped 1014 R, indicating it was the right hand plate.

£8,100

101

Shedplate 3A Bescot from 1948 until 1960 when it became 21B. A very desirable, original shedplate.

£70

102

Worksplate Built 1962 Crewe, ex Class 52 'Western' diesel Hydraulic Locomotive WESTERN DUCHESS. Alloy construction, the rear of the plate is totally ex loco with plenty of original maroon paint and gunge. Face has been lightly repainted. A delightful plate from arguably the most sought after of all diesel locomotives ever to grace British Railways.

£670

103

LMSR b/w Signal Box Diagrams, a pair from Mangotsfield North Signal Box and Mangotsfield Station Junction. Both full size, thick cartridge paper, signal box originals. A wonderful, matching pair. Note this station closed in 1966 (the 1st station closed 1869)

£10

104

Books, a box containing miscellaneous railway books to include:- Steam in Camera, The Branch Line Age, The Colour of Steam, The Guinness Book of Rail, plus a couple of 1970s British Railways Timetables and The History of Railways in a binder etc. In all, approximately 16.

£10

105

SER 12" Drop Dial, Fusee Clock by John Walker, 1 South Molton St. London. The surround is oak, as is the case which is branded 678 SE and also SER on rear. Also bears a lozenge shaped brass plate with number 678 inside the side opening door. The Pendulum is also stamped 678 on both the shank and the weight and the movement has script SER stamping. Originated from Canterbury West No 1 Signal Box. The clock is in working order and has been nicely restored.

£1,700

106

London Transport Enamel Destination Plate with brass ends BUSHEY HEATH - FINCHLEY CENTRAL. Measures 24" x 4" in good condition.

107

British Transport Commission C/I Rights of Way Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£30

108

Worksplate Neilson & Co No 5030 Glasgow 1896. Ex GNR J14 0-6-0ST GNR 1059 emerged from works in July 1896, it became LNER 4059/8796, later British Railways 68796 Class J 52. Allocated primarily to Hornsey. A very desirable, ex loco plate.

£410

109

GWR Pre-Grouping Enamel Sign, fully titled reads:- Caution Unauthorised Persons interfering with the Electric Gear will be instantly Dismissed, By Order. Red lettering on white background and measuring 11" x 10". A rare, Swindon Works survivor having a small amount of excellent restoration to three of the corners.

110

Brass Annetts Key engraved BLAIZE G.F. KEY 'D'. From an old siding near Shirehampton on the ex GWR/LMS Joint line to Avonmouth Docks. Unpolished with a superb, old patina.

£160

111

Carriage Print FELIXSTOWE FERRY, SUFFOLK by Leonard Squirrell RWS RE, from the LNER series. A view of the ferry and yachts, painted in the late 1940s by the sought after Suffolk artist. In original type glazed frame. Slight marking in margins.

£40

112

London Transport Frieze Type Enamel Sign HOLBORN. Measures 62" x 9" and is in excellent condition.

£70

113

Commemorative Wall Plate entitled "England, The Golden Arrow" from the series 'Trains Of The Orient Express' by Rob Johnson. Image of the Britannia "William Shakespeare" leaving London Victoria Station. The plate is trimmed with 22ct gold and is numbered 6818 from a limited edition of 7000. Comes with its original certificate of authenticity. Together with a set of four pictorial postcards in full colour depicting four classes of locomotives of South Africa. Each dated 27th April 1983 which was the first issue day.

£2

114

Carriage Print BRAMALL HALL, BRAMHALL, CHESHIRE by Ronald Lampitt from the LMR (C) series issued in 1957. In original type glazed frame. A scarce print of the National Trust property. Very good condition.

£150

115

Books, a large quantity of American Railroad books including some very nice hardbacks. Must be viewed to be appreciated.

£48

116

BR(W) General Purpose Handlamp, complete with reservoir and BR/WR burner. Clear glass to front, red to one side and blue to other, it has a curved top which is engraved BR(W) Swindon. Brass carrying handle and rear, cartage type bracket, it is in excellent condition but bereft of paint.

£54

117

Cambrian Railways C/I Trespass Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£200

118

Worksplate LNER 9" x 5" No 4816 Darlington 1929. Ex J39 Locomotive, originally numbered 1470, then 4816 in November 1946 and finally 64816 in November 1949. A 52C Blaydon loco. Withdrawn December 1961. Face polished, back ex loco.

£150

119

LMSR C/I Track Circuit Plate No. 10084, Signal & Telegraph Department. Measures 10" x 8" and is face restored, white lettering on black, rear is original.

£10

120

SECR Split Case Block Bell complete with original, enamel plate Crayford Spur A Bell. Ex SECR location between Hither Green and Dartford. A quite superb instrument in wonderful condition.

£110

121

Carriage Print BLYTHBURGH near HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK by Henry J. Denham, from the LNER series. In its original, bakelite, glazed frame.

£35

122

Carriage Fittings, a box comprising: qty 4 brass Ventilator Covers, an LMS Ventilator Slat, BR(M) Ashtray, qty 2 Brass Steptreads, brass Battery Plate, C/I Seat numberplates. An interesting assortment.

£34

123

British Railways Official Folder, handwritten title 'Chester Motive Power District - Depot Layout Diagrams' Contains plans :- District Plan - 6; Chester 6A; Mold Junction 6B; Birkenhead 6C; Chester Northgate 6D; Wrexham 6E; Bidston 6F; Llandudno 6G; Bangor 6H; Holyhead 6J and Rhyl & Denbigh 6K. All plans dated between 1944 and 1954. Came from Chester Signal Box.

£50

124

Southern Railway C/I Signal Finial, strongly embossed SR and also the makers name Holcroft Wolverhampton. Restored and mounted on a wooden plinth. Slight loss to one side of base doesn't detract. Believed to be a scarce finial.

£60

125

Aldershot & District Traction Co Enamel Bus Stop Sign. Black lettering, white background. Double sided with flange, measuring 12" x 12" and in excellent condition, minor chips.

126

LM&SR b/w Signal Box Diagrams, qty 2 comprising Whitchurch and Prees

£18

127

Cheshire Lines C/I Trespass Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£100

128

Worksplate LMS Rebuilt 1912 Derby. Ex Midland loco 0-6-0 built between 1885 and 1901, Designed by Henry Johnson. In total, 935 were built and all were scrapped by 1964. Stamped "PATTERN NO" on ex loco rear, face paint believed original maroon.

£260

129

Shed Plate 84E Tyseley from 1948 until September 1963 and then Wadebridge until October 1964.

£60

130

Cabside Numberplate 5684, Cast Iron construction, ex GWR Collett 0-6-2T built Swindon October 1926. Predominantly a S.Wales Loco with the odd stay at Oxley which was also the final depot from where withdrawal took place in July 1965.

£750

131

LMS B/W Carriage Prints RUTHIN CASTLE, DENBIGHSHIRE plus HOWTH CASTLE, DUBLIN. In very good condition, deliberately taped back to back to show both prints. Complete with original glass but no frames.

£50

132

London Transport Frieze Type Enamel Sign HAINAULT. Measures 57" x 9" and is in good condition.

133

Advertising Enamel Sign (French) Qty 2 "Les Peintures Modernes Nove Mail ICI" double sided measures 23" x 16" approximately. Excellent condition apart from some wall flange loss. Together with Inoxode Batterie No 3 Pile Wonder" measures 16" x 18" with some repairs.

£50

134

Videos, qty 11 to include Railfreight Today, Steam in the USA, Rails Chicago, Cab Rides on The Californian Zephyr, Flying Scotsman, Canadian National, Australias Trams in the 60's etc. All Pal format, boxed and mint.

£18

135

British Railways Integral Signal Box Diagram PARBOLD. Ex L&YR location between Burscough Bridge and Wigan. Measures 20" x 63", full colour with wooden frame enabling lamp cut-outs.

£10

136

GWR 14" Mahogany Cased, Drop Dial, Chisel Bottom, Fusee Clock. A wonderful example having a lightly restored face which has the original, block lettering G.W.R. clearly visible beneath the roundel. The Ivorine Plate numbererd G.W.R. 1678 is mounted on the front. The double train movement is in fine working order and the whole clock looks quite magnificent. Would grace just about any room in the house.

£3,100

137

Cambrian Railways C/I Gate Notice Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£35

138

Worksplate Avonside Engine Co Ltd No 1620 1912 Bristol. Ex 0-6-0 ST Locomotive allocated to Haunchwood colliery as No 2 PHYLLIS. Later moved to Measham Colliery and finally cut up in 1953. A lovely plate which is pretty much ex loco.

£330

139

Southern Railway Magazines, Bound copies in 5 volumes dated 1926 -27, 1928 - 29, 1930 - 31, 1932 - 33 and 1936 - 37. Each volume has British Railways (Southern Region) Lecture & Debating Society, stamped inside front cover. Superb reading.

£30

140

BR(E) Totem WOOD STREET, F/F. Ex GER station between Hackney Downs and Chingford. An exceedingly rare totem and fully flanged too. Never been offered at auction before, indeed, this is one totem that was thought not to survive at all..

£4,100

141

LMS B/W Carriage Prints KYLE OF LOCHALSH, ROSS-SHIRE, and GLEN GARRIFF, THE HARBOUR, Co. Cork. In very good condition, deliberately taped back to back to show both prints. Complete with original glass but no frames.

£110

142

BR(S) Copper Flare Lamp in superb, polished condition. BR(S) clearly stamped on side face, complete with chained stopper.

£44

143

GWR Wooden Signal Arm measuring 44" in length, together with its GWR 1900 marked Spectacle Plate (no glasses), original spindle and back plate. Very early and confirmed to be from Bala Junction. A photo accompanies showing the square post signal on the left.

144

by the Scottish artist. In an original type glazed frame and an in very good condition.

£120

145

GWR C/I Sign, 'Caution, No Part Of This Machinery Must Be Examined, Cleaned Or Oiled Whilst In Motion. Any Person Exposing Himself To Danger Will Be Liable To Dismissal, By Order. Measures 13" x 8½" and this scarce sign has been tastefully, face restored.

146

LNER Leather Door Mat. Most unusual with the lettering picked out in lighter colour leather.

£30

147

Great Eastern Railway C/I Trespass Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£75

148

Worksplate Built 1958 Crewe, C/I. Ex BR Standard Class 9F Locomotive 92163 to 92167 or 92171 to 92177.

£80

149

BR(M) Painted Wooden Sign 'Cycle Storage For Railway Staff Only At Owners Risk. Beware Of Other Road Users'. Very unusual, white on maroon and measuring the usual enamel size of 24" x 18". Together with a BR(S) Wooden Painted Sign 'Platform 1C' Double sides measuring 36" x 12" with hanging hooks. Green background with white lettering, the '1C' is chocolate lettering with white background, very unusual.

£10

150

GWR Leather Cashbag of extremely unusual design bearing the original GWR brass plate and an Ivorine location plate LLANIDLOES. Heart shaped lock stamped BR.WR 4 Lever beneath the slide. Original key also stamped BR.WR. A lovely item in excellent overall condition. Llanidloes was a delightful, ex Cambrian Railways station between Moat Lane Junction and Rhayader. It closed forever on 31st December 1962 (The first station closed in Jan 1862!)

£120

151

Carriage Print RUNCORN BRIDGE by Kenneth Steele, from the LMR Architecture series. from the LMR series. In a Southern Region original glazed frame which is slightly longer than the print.

£110

152

London Transport Frieze Type Enamel Sign BELSIZE PARK. Measures 43" x 9" and is in excellent condition.

£30

153

Cambrian Railways Brass Guards Whistle complete with chain. Manufactured by The Thunderer company, it is engraved Cam Rly Co on the side.

£120

154

GWR Brass Signal Box Shelf Plate TRURO WEST GOODS LINE. Hand engraved and in excellent condition.

£180

155

Locomotive Chimney from a 94XX Class 0-6-0 Pannier Tank. Constructed from fabricated steel, it is totally original and would grace any serious collection.

£200

156

BR(Sc) Enamel Doorplate, PRIVATE, F/F measuring 18" x 3½". Excellent colour and shine with just a few edge chips and one face chip around bolt hole.

157

Furness Railway C/I Trespass Sign dated 1894. Cleaned ready for restoration.

£200

158

Worksplate The Vulcan Foundry (Limited) Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, No 4664, 1935. Ex Stanier Black 5 class 4-6-0 Locomotive originally numbered 5121, later 45121. For most of its life a 28A, later 66B Motherwell loco. Ex loco.

£270

159

Webb and Thompson Large Staff, Brass Plated Lidford(sic) - Lifton. Ex GWR section between Tavistock and Launceston, closed forever in February 1966. No key end, but very desirable indeed.

£400

160

Midland Railway First Class, Frosted and Etched Glass, Carriage Toilet Window. Central Wyvern Coat of Arms with Garter, beautifully etched in brown colouration. Measures 30" x 16". One of the most wonderful items ever to grace Pershore.

£500

161

Carriage Print THE ENTRANCE TO EUSTON STATION by Claude Buckle, from the LMR Architecture series. from the LMR series. A rare print in a Southern Region original glazed frame which is slightly longer than the print.

£65

162

London Transport Frieze Type Enamel Sign BLACKFRIARS CIRCLE LINE. Measures 64" x 9" and is in excellent condition.

£55

163

Advertising Enamel Sign "Stop to Buy your Evening Mail" measures 24" x 17" in extremely good condition.

£25

164

LNER Ivorine Carriage Plate measuring 5½" x 5½". Text reads: In Case of Emergency, Rescue Tools and Appliances, Fire Extinguishers, and First Aid Requisites will be found in the Guard's Compartment. Fire Extinguishers are also provided in Restaurant and Sleeping Cars.

£80

165

GWR First Aid Outfit numbered 4536 with some contents. A very good example, tinplate construction with carrying handle and brass, sliding fasteners. The contents are rather nice and include a marked Sal Volatile bottle which is unused, several types of dressings, all marked, a marked Tourniquet Tin with contents, a very nice wooden Smelling Salts holder with 7 compartments and branded beneath, a GWR pamphlet 'Directions For Use', a couple of GWR flip pads used for 'accident books' one running from 1937 to 1969 the other 1933 to 1975 (very interesting reading) and a couple of GWR Splints. All in very good condition indeed. 30

£85

166

London Transport Enamel Destination Plate with brass ends WOODFORD - EALING BROADWAY. Measures 24" x 4" in good condition.

167

Great Central Railway C/I Beware of Trains Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£100

168

Worksplate Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd No 1493 dated 1922. Ex 0 - 4 - 0 ST built to standard gauge and supplied to Sir Hedworth-Williamson`s Limeworks at Fulwell. The loco was named "FRITZ" and was painted green with red & yellow lining. A lovely plate measuring almost 13" x 8¼" with a totally ex loco back and a long ago cleaned face.

£260

169

A pair of C/I Telegraph Plates. One reads Telegraph Cable with a left facing, feathered arrow (11¾" x 3¾"), the other reads S&T Cable (9" x 4"). Both have been face restored with original backs.

£10

170

Smokebox Numberplate 47668, ex Jinty 0-6-0T. Originally allocated to Camden, it moved to Carnforth in 1960 and saw out its life there.

£480

171

Carriage Print LEEDS CITY STATION CONCOURSE by Claude Buckle, from the LMR Architecture series. from the LMR series. A rare print in a Southern Region original glazed frame which is slightly longer than the print.

£120

172

London Transport Enamel Station Direction Sign HANGER LANE Station For Central Line with left pointing arrow. Measures 48" x 18", F/F and in good condition.

£50

173

LNWR 12" Mahogany Cased Fusee Dial Clock, BR(NE) No 16865. A very early Joyce clock with an exquisite, turned mahogany surround. Quality, early movement in fully overhauled condition. The original dial reveals the legend 'Joyce Whitchurch in ghost writing. The LNER records confirm this clock as being listed LMS No 8939 and was located at Dewsbury Junction C&W General Office. A very rare clock indeed.

£1,100

174

Carriage Print KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK from a painting by Gyrth Russell. Framed and glazed in an original type frame. Some fading and staining.

£20

175

Shedplate 88A , originally Cathays until 1957, then Radyr until 1961 and finally Canton until 1963. Face only restored.

£140

176

British Railways Transitional Enamel Station Name Sign FINCHLEY RD & FROGNAL. Ex LNWR station between Kentish Town West and Willesden Junction. Measures 31" x 10", black on white, and is in excellent condition.

£75

177

Great Eastern Railway C/I Bridge Restriction Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£65

178

Worksplate Built 1957 Darlington C/I. Ex Class 08 Diesel shunter in the range D3332 - D3336 or D3440 - D 3477. Face restored.

£55

179

British Railways Alloy Warship Plaque complete with certificate numbered 166 . These were cast at Swindon Works from scrapped Class 42s were scrapped.

£30

180

Cabside Numberplate 9662, Brass construction, ex British Railways Western Region Hawksworth 0-6-0 PT built Swindon just after nationalisation in April 1948. A Newport Ebbw Vale loco right up until withdrawal in September 1965.

181

LNER Carriage Print advertising Harrogate, The Nation's Spa and Knaresborough Overlooking the Nidd Valley close to Harrogate. Central elliptical period image of Harrogate by H.G.Gawthorne. An extremely rare print.

£100

182

BR(W) Totem EXETER ST DAVIDS, H/F. Ex GWR station, shared with the Southern permitting access to the withered arm

183

South Eastern & Chatham Railway Sykes Lock and Block Signal Box Instrument ' 7 To Crayford Spur A'. Complete with levers and top Indicator. Ex SECR location between Hither Green and Dartford. A very desirable instrument which is in excellent condition.

£230

184

Thames Valley Enamel Bus Stop Request Sign, black lettering, white background. Double sided with flange measuring 16" x 15", virtually mint condition.

185

South Eastern Railway Locomotive Department Rule Book dated 1895. A wonderful little example, brown covers with gilt coat of arms. Very good condition, some foxing of pages and original owners signature has been trimmed out. A very early and scarce Rule Book nevertheless.

£10

186

LNER 'D' Type Wagon Plate INVERURIE 981502. Totally unrestored. Arguably the rarest of all 'D' types.

£1,050

187

Southern Railway C/I Rights Of Way Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£80

188

Worksplate LMS Built 1944 SR. Ex Class 8F 2-8-0 Locomotive, War Time built for the Ministry of Supply. Locos built at Ashford, Eastleigh and Brighton were in the number range 48600 - 48729. Plate has been dipped some time ago and re-painted green on the face.

£110

189

BR(W) Enamel Platform Sign GENTLEMEN, F/F measuring 36" x 18" and is in excellent condition.

£45

190

GWR Waiting Room Poster 'Somerset' affixed to an original wooden frame which is deeply branded GWR on the reverse. Some water staining but a very picturesque scene and an original, ex station item. Measures 33½" x 25½" overall.

£32

191

LNER Carriage Print advertising Lowestoft, Two Piers, Esplanade over a Mile Long, New 18 Hole Golf Course close to famous Broads. Image left and right, one depicting the Esplanade, the other the Broads. An exceedingly rare print.

£100

192

London Transport Enamel Sign 'Police No Parking'. Mint condition, measuring 21" x 31" with flange.

£50

193

Private Owners Single Aspect Guards Handlamp. A rather nice, original example which is complete and has been fitted with a BR stamped burner.

£20

194

LSWR C/I Occupation Crossing Sign signed Godfrey Knight. An uncommon sign which is in ex trackside condition.

£160

195

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Martini l'aperitif' complete with Thermometer. Measures 38" x 12" in excellent condition.

£110

196

LSWR Destination Indicator Board Enamel WOKING SURBITON. Black lettering on white background. Measures 8" x 3" and is virtually mint.

£100

197

Great Northern Railway C/I Beware of Trains Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£50

198

Worksplate LMS Built 1946 (date engraved) Derby. Oval Brass, 10¼" x 6" restored face, back ex loco. Locomotives built this year include Class 4P (later 4) 2-6-4T 42218 - 42264.

£200

199

Thames & Severn Canal, Gloucestershire County Council, Motor Act 1861 Bridge Restriction C/I Sign. A significant rarity of which only two are know to have existed and this one, from Bowbridge, could be the only survivor. Ex bridge condition, Bowbridge is between Brimscombe and Stroud on the old GWR route between Gloucester and Swindon.

£270

200

Nameplate HAYDON HALL, ex GWR 4-6-0 'Hall Class' Locomotive, built Swindon June 1933. First shed allocation Bristol, Bath Road. August 1950 and March 1959 shed allocations Old Oak Common. Last shed allocation Bristol, Barrow Rd. Withdrawn October 1965. Scrapped at Cashmore's, Newport.

£8,000

201

GWR 12" Oak Cased Fusee Dial Clock No 109. An early clock with an 8 segment oak surround and early back box with 2 side access doors. Original dial painted in GWR Block Style lettering. Quality, Fusee movement in overhauled condition. Comes with an original 'returns label' which states 'Surplus X Monmouth Try, 21st Aug 1962 to Signal Dept Reading'. Very rare to find a GWR clock with this information.

£1,550

202

London Transport Enamel Underground Station Direction Sign with right pointing arrow. Measures 24½" x 10½", fully flanged and in good condition.

£160

203

BR(W) Pocket Watch by Limit, Switzerland. Case machine engraved B.R.(W). 03864. Dial is engraved with the same number and company. An excellent, post war watch in excellent, working condition.

£230

204

GWR Carriage Panel BRISTOL, ST MARY'S REDCLIFFE in an original type glazed, mounted. A colour-tinted photograph produced c1895 by the Photocrom Co. Excellent condition.

£85

205

Shedplate 82E Yeovil Pen Mill from 1948 until February 1958 and then Bristol Barrow Road until November 1965. Ex loco, could have been fitted to one of Barrow Roads' Jubilees such as Eire, Bengal, Shovell, Galatea, Barfleur, Trafalgar or Leander. Or even one of the handful of Patriots.

£200

206

London Transport Enamel Destination Plate with brass ends NEWBURY PK - WEST RUISLIP. Measures 24" x 4" in good condition.

207

Southern Railway, LSWR Style C/I Round Corner Trespass Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£95

208

Worksplate LNER 9" x 5" No 4618 NB Loco&Co 1920. Ex J37 Locomotive originally numbered 9084 in December 1924, then 4618 in June 1946 and finally 64618 in November 1948. A 62A Thornton Junction loco. Lightly cleaned long ago, class and number painted in white.

£160

209

P&O Shipping Line China Chamber Pot manufactured by Ashworth Bros England. A delightful item which is off white in base colour with a quantity of different coloured rings. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks.

£45

210

BR(E) Pocket Watch by Tissot, Swiss Made. A substantial and high quality Pocket Watch with enameled face bearing lower second hand. The back is nicely engraved B.R.(E) 9233. Comes with a very high quality Albert chain which has every link hallmarked. In fine working order, the only defect is a slight chip to the rim of the original, glass and a little enamel repair around 10 o'clock.

£50

211

GWR D/R Letterpress Poster advertising Road Motor Services Helston to The Lizard. Dated January 28th 1924 until April 30th 1924. A lovely poster which despite some defects, it is in very good overall condition considering age. Would look extremely good framed.

£140

212

London Transport Bus & Coach Stop Request Enamel Sign. Double sided measuring 18" x 16" and in good condition.

213

GWR Square Post Signal Finials, a pair, one Distant and one Home. Tastefully restored.

£160

214

LNER Frosted and Etched First Class Carriage Toilet Compartment Glass. Beautifully etched with intertwined LNER and extremely ornate border. Measures 25" x 17".

£530

215

Southern Railway Enamel Seat Back HAMPTON WICK. Ex LSWR station between Norbiton and Teddington. Chip beneath the 'A' and 'M' and the 'O' and 'N' otherwise nice condition.

216

Aldershot & District Enamel Bus Stop Sign. Double sided with flange measuring 12" x 12". Black lettering on white background, virtually mint condition.

£50

217

G.W. & L.N.W.R. C/I Gate Notice Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£110

218

Worksplate North British Loco No 16391. Circular Brass, Ex Natal Government Railways Locomotive No 296 (482-B) sold on to South African Railways and became Class 1 No 1266. Withdrawn in early 1970's. Basically ex loco.

£210

219

L&SWR Co Oval C/I Wagon Plate number 7731, Eastleigh Works. Face only restored.

220

Cabside Numberplate 4263, Brass construction, ex GWR Churchward 2-8-0T. Built Swindon in October 1919 and first allocated to Newport Ebbw Vale. Generally remained in that area with spells at Pill, Aberdare and Tondu. For some reason, appeared at Gloucester and Worcester between 1941 and 1942, probably on war time duty. Withdrawn February 1964 and scrapped by Hayes, Bridgend in April 1964.

£1,100

221

Carriage Print Mahogany Frames, qty 3 originals, without glass, will take print size 20" x 10".

£40

222

London Transport Frieze Type Enamel Sign KILBURN PARK. Measures 58" x 9" and is in excellent condition.

£20

223

Midland Railway Mahogany Carriage Ventilator Covers, qty 3, together with qty 3 Toilet Compartment, top window Glasses which are frosted with the exception of a small, clear oval, for passengers to look out.

£20

224

GWR mounted card Instructions For Signalling Trains By The Disc Block Telegraph Between Tenbury And Bewdley. Lists the telegraph stations as Tenbury, Newnham, Neen Sollers, Cleobury Mortimer, Wyre Forest and Bewdley. Names at bottom are Tyrrell, Superintendent of the Line and Spagnoletti, Telegraph Engineer and Superintendent. Faded signature and date of what looks like 1891.

£45

225

GWR Hotels Small Sugar Tongs by Mappin & Webb. A delightful, if not tiny, pair of tongs with art deco, fluted design handles and a very nice roundel motif with 'Hotels' beneath.

£110

226

P&O Shipping Line China Cakestand manufactured by Ashworth Bros England. A delightful item which is off white in base colour with a quantity of different coloured rings. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks, just very minor crazing.

£20

227

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway C/I Bridge Restriction Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£85

228

Worksplate Beyer Peacock & Co Ltd 7591 Beyer Garratt Loco 1953 Manchester, Rhodesian/South African Patents. Ex Rhodesian Railways 3" 6" gauge 2-6-2 plus 2-6- 2 Class 14A Garratt Locomotive No 518 designed for light branch line working.

£300

229

Furness Railway C/I Wagon Registration Plate To Carry 14 Tons Number 1269 dated 1920. A rare plate which has the date and number in serif lettering. Has been restored back and front.

£65

230

Smokebox Numberplate 30452, ex Southern Railway 4-6-0 King Arthur Class Locomotive "SIR MELIAGRANCE". Built Eastleigh in July 1925 as one of the first ten, numbered 452 and fitted with original Drummond Tender. Renumbered 30452 in May 1948 but this plate wasn't actually fitted until June 1950. Withdrawn from service in August 1959. It was predominantly a Salisbury locomotive. The face was tastefully restored many years ago, the back has just been cleaned. The BR(S) Eastleigh triangle is embossed on the rear.

£2,000

231

Carriage Print Mahogany Frames, qty 3, without glass, will take print size 20" x 10".

£50

232

GWR 5 Gallon Oil Drum embossed Wakefield Castrol Motor Oil and bearing an oval brass plate which reads: "This Bottle is the property of C.C.Wakefield & Co Ltd.,Return When Empty To Crown Wharfe Hayes Middx G.W.R." Complete with screw stopper and carrying handle.

£20

233

BR(M) Totem MOBBERLEY, F/F. Ex CLC station between Altrincham and Northwich. Excellent condition overall. A very rare totem, never appeared at auction before.

£840

234

Lamps, a box of miscellaneous to include qty 2 standard BR Handlamps, a couple of BR Bardics and a reservoir style lamp with ornate cast iron base. Also War Department Hand Lamp, clearly stamped Ministry Of Supply and dated 1941. Unusual pattern, complete with reservoir and burner. Has 4, trapezoid shaped glasses, one of which is broken.

£65

235

Archive Magazines, nos 1 to 24 in virtually mint condition. These wonderful magazines are little known to mainstream railwayana collectors yet they contain absolutely mouthwatering photographs and articles on the industrial history of the UK. Flipping through just a sample, one can see highly detailed photographs of such events as the building of the Calstock Viaduct as one simple example. Issued quarterly, this lot comprises the first 6 years from issue 1 in 1994 through to issue 24 in 1999.

£60

236

Great Central Railway Rule Book dated July 1st 1904. A tightly bound clean example apart from a grubby cover. Comes complete with Alterations & Additions 1st January 1907 and also a small GCR Handbook for Foremen, Checkers, Loaders etc., plus a Pension Fund Rule pamphlet and alteration.

£10

237

L N E R C/I Beware of Trains Sign casting number 0.21. Face tastefully restored.

£50

238

Worksplate LNER 9" x 5" No 4634 Cowlairs 1921. Ex J37 Locomotive originally numbered 9033 in Feb 1926 then 4634 in October 1946 and finally 64634 in April 1949. A 62B, Dundee Tay Bridge and later 64F Bathgate loco. Withdrawn January 1964. Chunky casting, ex loco back.

£140

239

Southern Railway Globe Soap Dispenser with original mounting, swivel bracket. Nicely stamped SR in two places. Stamped with the manufacturers name, Hortons Liquid Soap, Rickmansworth.

£45

240

LSWR Pre-Grouping Pocket Watch by The American Watch Company Waltham, Massachusetts. Case hand engraved L&SWR 266 Passenger. Enamel dial and excellent quality movement which is in working order. A rare and early watch.

£200

241

Carriage Print RIVER ALLEN near BARDON MILL by Leonard Squirrell, from the LNER series. In a glazed frame.

£35

242

LNWR full colour plan of Proposed Alterations to Blisworth Sidings in Goods Yard. A wonderful map showing everything in and around the station, it measures approximately 57" in length and is dated 17th August 1916 Engineers Office, Euston Station.

£10

243

Shedplate 81A Old Oak Common from 1948 until 1973. A very desirable, original shedplate that could have been fitted to one of the GWRs finest locomotives.

£140

244

GWR Jigsaw The Romans At Caerleon in an orange, book type box. Complete and in good condition, approx 200 pieces.

£30

245

British Railways Signal Box Gradient Chart for Ascott-Under-Wychwood to Blockley and Moreton-In-Marsh to Littleton & Badsey. Both ex Moreton-In-Marsh Signal Box.

£30

246

GWR Waiting Room Print in original, GWR branded oak frame, WINDSOR CASTLE from a painting by Blossom Wood.

£10

247

LNWR C/I 2 Paragraph Gate Notice Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£90

248

Worksplate Beyer Peacock 1912 Manchester. Locomotives were built that particular year for the Midland Railway, the Cork Bandon & South Coast Railway, Great Northern Railway of Ireland, the Western Australia Railway and the Victoria Railways of Australia.

£160

249

Cabside Numberplate 5206, Cast Iron construction, ex GWR Churchward 2-8-0T Locomotive built Swindon in June1923 and allocated new to Newport Ebbw Vale. Remained in S. Wales at various depots until transfer to St Philips Marsh in 1963 then returning briefly to Cardiff East Dock before withdrawal in May 1965.

250

Nameplate SOMME. Ex Great Central Railway Class 11F 4-4-0 Locomotive built at Gorton Works in November 1922 and numbered GCR 503. In 1924 it was renumbered under the LNER 5503 and again in 1946 to Class D11 numbered 2667. In 1948, British Railways renumbered to 62667. Although a mainline locomotive for many years, it was one of the few that went to Lincoln to work the Nottingham trains. Withdrawn August 1960. The plate is just over 24¼" in length, the face has been restored, the back totally ex loco. A lovely plate with historical military importance as well as historical railway importance.

£12,000

251

Brass Annetts Key engraved KINGSLAND RD SIDINGS G.F. From an old siding a short distance from Bristol Temple Meads. Unpolished with a very nice patina.

£300

252

American Keepsake Series of Miniature Die Cast Locomotives. Qty 6 to include Pennsylvania GG-1, Norfolk & Western Steam Loco and a separate Tender, Hudson Steam Locomotive, Chessie Steam Special and a 1950 Santa Fe F3 Diesel. All lovely little items in original boxes. Dates from 1998 onwards and obviously from the American market.

£10

253

Advertising Enamel Sign " Coleman's Rice Starch" measures 36" x 24" good overall condition some enamel loss to the right edge and a few chips.

254

LNER Signal Lamp Interior, brass plated KINGS X. Complete and unrestored. Couldn't get a more desirable location.

£50

255

BR Oil Cans, a pair, both different and both embossed with company initials.

£5

256

LNWR Map of Chester Joint Station dated 19/9/1917. A huge map with terrific detail showing everything! Also another large map, this one in full colour, of Bangor Station and finally another large map of Llandudno Station. Some loss to a couple of the maps but wonderful nevertheless.

£40

257

London & North Western Illustrated Guide dated 1891. A wonderful, early guide, packed with superb advertisements such as early bicycles, Spode, Copeland and Wedgwood China, White Star Line (before Titanic). Plus text and pictures of interesting places to see. Printed by Morton & Co., Ltd., Water Lane London. Remarkably sound, just a little dog-ear corners and slight loss to covers.

£25

258

Worksplate LMS Built 1919 Derby. Ex Class A tender engine 0-6-0 43999 built to a Henry Fowler design, introduced in 1911. A total of 192 engines were built, all scrapped by 1965.

£200

259

Wagon Plate C/I BRC & W Smethwick 1933. Face tastefully restored.

£46

260

BR(M) Totem ROWSLEY, F/F. Ex Midland Railway station between Matlock and Miller's Dale.

£450

261

North Staffs Railway C/I Wagon Registration Plate To Carry 10 Tons numbered 2117 and dated 1893. A rare plate actually titled 'North Staff Ry Co'. Restored back and front.

£140

262

British Railways Southern Region D/R Poster 'Dover, Go By Train' Beach Front scene with white cliffs in the background, from a painting by Frederick Shiffer. Folds and some creasing but would frame well.

£32

263

LMS miscellany, comprising 'D' Type Wagon Plate Standard 12Tons 265507, qty 3 items of LMS Carriage C/I Covers (Fuse Box and Lighting) and qty 2 LYR C/I Lever Leads.

£34

264

GWR large Galvanised Coal Bucket embossed with initials which have been painted to stand out. A fabulous item, the likes of which would have been used in station waiting rooms.

£65

265

GWR Pre-Grouping Station Platform Lantern with original GWR, blue lettered location tablet KERNE BRIDGE. Totally unrestored as is, although all the glasses accompany in a separate box (some are replacement panels). A wonderful artifact from the delightful Ross-On-Wye to Symonds Yat line.

£520

266

BR(W) Double Faced Oak Cased Station Clock. Despite some damage, it is totally unrestored and would look ideal within a private station or large workshop etc. Bought originally from Derby but obviously not used there! Lacks pendulum and no bottom door but does retain it rather nice BR-WR 5411 Ivorine Plate. A suitable piece of oak for the bottom door accompanies.

£850

267

LSWR C/I Beware of Trains Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£65

268

Worksplate F C Hibbard& Co Ltd No 3649 Planet Loco No 3649. Ex 6 ½ ton Diesel Shunter, ordered by Francis Theakston (1933) Ltd of London. It was fitted out with a tropical radiator and double skin roof cab, delivered on the 14th Jan 1957 for export. Basically ex loco condition.

£60

269

Signal Box Lamp Holder, ornate C/I with swivel cup to hold the Oil Reservoir type Lamps

£170

270

LNWR C/I Signal Box Lever Description Plates, qty 2, both ex Northampton. The first is HOME FROM CASTLE STATION which is white lettering on red background and FROM BLISWORTH which is white lettering on black background. These really don't come better.

271

LNWR C/I Signal Box Lever Description Plates, qty 2, both ex Northampton. The first is HOME FROM BLISWORTH which is white lettering on red background and FROM CASTLE STATION which is white lettering on black background. These really don't come better.

272

LNWR C/I Signal Box Lever Description Plate " Whelley Distant". Ex LNWR Goods Line in Wigan between Hindley and Red Rock.

£70

273

Tinplate Advertising Sign with Thermometer intact "Buvez Orangina" Qualite France. Some fading but a rare sign and particularly nice with thermometer. Measures 38" x 12".

£30

274

LMS Brass Tender Plate 3500 Gallons as fitted to a variety of locomotives including Patriots. An early plate, certainly not common and this one is basically ex loco

£90

275

GWR Brass Cashbag Plate engraved G.W.R KNOWLE & DORRIDGE. Both rivets still intact, one having a small amount of leather attached. From the ex GWR main line station between Birmingham Snow Hill and Warwick.

£60

276

LNWR Coloured Map of Alterations at Crewe - Temporary Siding to Site of New Engine Shed. Dated 8th August 1895, this is a simple map showing the Shrewsbury - Crewe line passing under Gresty Lane and a single, temporary siding which was the birth of Gresty Lane Shed. Accompanying this map, is a larger, full colour map dated 12/5/1920 of the full blown Gresty Lane Shed. A magnificent pair of historic maps.

£32

277

LNER C/I Footpath Sign casting number 0.3. Face tastefully restored.

£70

278

Worksplate LMS Built 1937(engraved) Derby. Ex LMS 4F 0-6-0 Locomotive 44586 Allocations include 20/B 55B Stourton MPD and 20D Normanton MPD, withdrawn in late 1964. Lovely ex loco back.

£250

279

British Railways Alloy Warship Plaque complete with certificate numbered 167. These were cast at Swindon Works from scrapped Class 42s were scrapped.

£20

280

Cabside Numberplate 8711, Brass construction, ex GWR Collett 0-6-0PT Locomotive built by Beyer Peacock of Manchester in March 1931. Allocated new to Aberbeeg and spending the majority of time either there or at Newport Ebbw Vale. Had a short spell at Tredegar before ending up at Swindon from where withdrawal took place in March 1962.

£1,050

281

Books, two boxes of railway related containing 25 books in total. Many out of print, authors include O.S.Nock, J.B.Snell, John Glover, Alan Williams, Christopher Awdry, Alan Warren, H.P. White, Patrick Whitehouse, Colin Garratt etc. A very nice selection indeed and must be viewed.

£34

282

GWR 150th Anniversary large wooden tray which measures 18" x 12". Brunswick green in colour with gold lining under lacquer. It has a genuine GWR Group Share Certificate issued to Emma Crow of Wayside, Wynfield Road, Western Park, Leicester dated 24th April 1930. These trays were made for the celebrations but never issued as such because the exhibition was cancelled. A certain collectible of the future.

£10

283

LNWR Frosted and Etched First Class Carriage Toilet Compartment Carriage Window. A truly magnificent item comprising two parts. The main window bears the Britannia, LNWR Coat of Arms, fully titled. It measures 21" x 21" approximately including the wooden frame. The top piece measures 20" x 10". You may never see one of these again.

£750

284

Carriage print WEST WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE by artist Horace Wright from the LNER series. Issued around 1947. In original type glazed frame. A view of the village high street in Ex GWR/Great Central territory. Excellent condition.

£80

285

LMSR/GWR B/W large format, cartridge paper Signal Box Diagrams, qty 2 for Clifton Down and Shirehampton. Both Bristol area on the ex Clifton Extension Jt Rly between Bristol and Avonmouth.

£14

286

London Transport Enamel Destination Plate with brass ends LIVERPOOL ST - DENHAM. Measures 24" x 4" in good condition.

£60

287

LSWR C/I Cross by Footbridge Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£80

288

Worksplate R&W Hawthorn Leslie &Co Ltd., Newcastle On Tyne No 3716 1928. Thought to be from a steam loco supplied to the Bentinck Colliery, but unconfirmed

£170

289

Thames Valley Enamel Bus Stop Sign, red lettering, white background. Double sided with flange measuring 16" x 15". In excellent condition.

£45

290

GWR Leather Cashbag bearing the original GWR GRAMPOUND ROAD brass plate. Heart shaped lock (no key) engraved BR.W by Chubb London. The leather bag is well used but still intact. Grampound Road was a quaint Cornish station situated between St Austell and Truro. It closed forever in October 1964.

£130

291

LMS Small Dining Coach Tablecloth. Measures 28½" x 21" and has LMS script lettering embroidered in one corner

292

LNWR 3 Aspect Guards Handlamp nicely stamped A30665 WINSLOW on the main body one side, and LNWR CWO the other. Also nicely stamped on the reducing cone L&NWR Car Dep Wolverton. Complete with original reservoir, nicely stamped LNWR and burner stamped BR/LMR.A truly delightful lamp.

293

BR(Sc) Enamel Station Direction Sign with right facing arrow. Measures 21" x 10½", F/F with some repairs. Certainly the most difficult of all the regional direction arrows to acquire.

£230

294

Shedplate 1D, Devons Road from June 1950 until Sept 1963 and Marylebone until May 1973. Certainly an uncommon plate, this example is in ex loco condition.

£70

295

Cuneo Print of the Red Jubilee on the Lickey. Framed and glazed, this is a typically evocative and eloquently dramatic execution of this very famous artist. Measures 39" x 30" in the frame.

£5

296

LNWR Plans of Llandulas Viaduct Block Posts dated 1885. There are 7 Plans altogether which are pinned together. They are oiled linen and each measures 18" x 12" and show the Holyhead - Chester Line at various mileposts, ie 215¾, 197½, 207½, 203¾, 189¼, 200¾ and 222½. They show Signal Cabins with associated Home and Distant Signals. Each has an estimated cost and they are all stamped and dated bearing the signatures of 7 inspectors.

£10

297

LNER C/I Bridge Restriction Sign casting number 0.13. Face tastefully restored.

£90

298

Worksplate LMS Built 1927 Crewe. Ex 'Crab' 2-6-0 Locomotive in the number range 42736 - 42799 built under makers numbers in the range 5728 - 5791.

£170

299

London Chatham & Dover Railway Rule Book dated 1898. Dark green cover with fully titled gold inlay lettering. Interior is remarkable, cover has slight spine loss at top and a few scuffs.

£26

300

London Chatham & Dover Railway C/I Mileage Indicators with fluted corners and measuring 16"x 14". Qty 2, the first being number 28 which came from Sole Street Bank, the second, number 49 came from Queenborough. Both ex trackside and of considerable scarcity.

£60

301

BR(Sc) Totem WEST CALDER, F/F. Ex Caledonian Railway station between Holytown and Edinburgh.

£350

302

GWR Publications, qty 3 to include the very rare 'Next Station' by Christian Barman, published 1947 for the Great Western Railway by George Allen & Unwin:'Rambles Around The Cambrian Coast' by Hugh E. Page dated 1936: 'Regulations For Train Signalling on Double & Single Lines' dated 1936. All 3 in excellent condition.

£40

303

Midland Railway Signal Lamp Interior of significant proportions. Stamped 9436 MRSD (Midland Railway Signal Department) on removable reservoir and also stamped MRCo on the top brass hinge. Stamped MR on the side, this is an extremely rare lamp not seen before at GWRA.

£85

304

LNWR C/I Stop Valve Sign '15" S.V. Old Main'. Ex Crewe Station area.

305

GWR Jigsaw A Cornish Fishing Village, in a black label, buff type box. Complete and in good condition, approx 150 pieces.

£50

306

LMS Q/R Poster '5 Routes To Ireland' by F.H.Glipbrook. A superb poster depicting the Irish Sea and Steamer. Also a map of Ireland and England. The whole poster has a mosaic style backdrop. ERO 53351, printed by London Lithographic Ltd. A rare and unusual poster in excellent condition.

£310

307

LSWR C/I Cross By Subway Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£120

308

Worksplate Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd No 1036 1958. Ex 0-6-0 204HP Diesel Locomotive Number 35. Built to Standard Gauge for Mersey Docks & Harbour Board. Measures almost 13" x 8". Face cleaned long ago, back ex loco.

£110

309

LNER Enamel Sign 'Beware Of Trains'. Measures 27" x 18" and is in good condition with minor chipping around screw holes.

£55

310

LNWR C/I Stop Valve Sign 'S.V. To Shut Off 1 Inch Main

311

British Rail Class 90 Data Panel from 92016 showing it was from No 2 End and max speed of 87 mph. Together with a small Plate Hawker Brush Traction, with the same number on the reverse.

£30

312

GWR Rectangular C/I Wagon Plate G.W. 95479. Measures 12½" x 5"" approximately. Absolutely as it came off the wagon.

£22

313

Shedplate 63A Perth from 1948 until closure in 1970. Totally ex loco back and front, covered in original grime, this is how they should be.

£280

314

LMS Luggage Rack Supports, a pair. Cast Iron construction with 20730 chalked on both, presumably the coach number from where originated.

£40

315

LNER (GNSR pattern) small Brass Oval Tenderplate numbered 2262. As carried by Class D40 4-4-0 Locomotive No 2262, later BR 62262. Built by Kitson & Co in October 1899 under works number 5602, it was withdrawn in October 1955 from Keith. Measures just 3"x 1 3/4" face restored.

£40

316

LMS Mahogany Carriage Door Arch Surround. A quite delightful item measuring 30" long and bearing a central, hand carved, LMS Coat Of Arms. Back is stamped 7864 which is presumably the first class coach from where it originated.

£210

317

Great Central Railway C/I Trespass Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£65

318

Worksplate LMS Built 1925 Derby. Stamped on back "PATTERN" remains of original paint runs, indicates it is one of the Midland Railway Compounds 1085 to 1114 built Derby that year. Scrapping started in 1952 and by 1960 less than 6 remained, last service 1961.

£240

319

The Railway Executive Enamel Warning Sign 'Passengers Must Not Cross The Line Here'. Original condition and from Teynham Station where it was affixed to the platform face just above line level.

£12

320

South African Railways Brass Cabside Numberplate E.221 4E

£160

321

LBSCR Enamel Destination Board Plate OXFORD. Measures 12" x 1½", blue lettering on white background. Believed ex departure board indicator at Brighton station.

£50

322

Cunard Colour Poster of the First Cargo Liners Asia, Arabia, and Assyria. Measures 24" x 15" and is in a glazed frame.

£10

323

Cunard Poster in a frame depicting the whole fleet in its final heyday. Issued solely as a supplement to the Cunard News, November 1956 for Internal Circulation Only. Measures 23½" x 16½" and is a real collectors piece.

£10

324

GWR Brass Signal Box Oil Lamp with burner and glass chimney.

£130

325

Southern Railway Antimacassar together with a modern Pullman variety. The first has the SR monogram woven into the weave in pink and cream.

£10

326

London Transport Enamel Station Roundel CHALK FARM. Flat style measuring 28" x 22" and in excellent condition.

£50

327

LSWR Fully Titled C/I Trespass Sign. Face tastefully restored.

£200

328

Worksplate WG Bagnall Ltd Stafford England No 3117 dated 1956. Large pattern brass measuring 12" x 7", ex loco back.

£160

329

GWR Large Handled Saucepan, clearly stamped ' GWR Hotels Dept'. measuring 12" in diameter with an 11" handle. Certainly a substantial item for the kitchen.

£10

330

Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway Track Railchair. Nicely embossed with the makers initials PNB and dated 1896

£50

331

British Railways Tail Lamps, a pair. Both have red bullseye lenses and are complete with reservoirs and burners. In totally original condition, if not somewhat in need of a clean.

£10

332

GWR Brass Cased Vacuum Brake Gauge. Not unlike the more often seen Steam Pressure Gauges, it has a silvered dial with company initials largely emblazoned across the front . It shows 'Inches Of Mercury' from 0 to 30. Totally unrestored with at least 4 layers of original paint.

£50

333

London & North Eastern Railway complete Timetables , qty 3 dated Sept 1926, May - July 1928 and July - Sept 1929. Together with Great Central Section Working Timetable Booklets dated Sept 1924 (with July 1924 Supplement), July 1923, October 1923, July 1923 Supplement. Also, qty 4 Alterations to the Train Service dated 1925 (2) and 1929 (3) Also a large format Alterations to Sept 1928 Timetable dated January 1929, a Working Timetable No 338 Manchester - Cleethorpes Main Line dated July 1927 and a quantity of very interesting Special Traffic Arrangements. Must be viewed, a superb collection.

£100

334

Flamecut Cabside 40193. Ex English Electric Type 4 Co-Co Locomotive, originally numbered D393. Built at the Vulcan Foundry as Works Number 3139/D689 in June 1962. First allocated to Gateshead, withdrawn October 1981 from Thornaby and cut up at Swindon (from where this was bought) in July 1986. Measures 43" x 31" and has part of the data panel still intact and also the shedcode TM partly visible.

£140

335

Alloy Key Token TALDERDDIG - MACHYNLLETH. Ex Cambrian section in mid-Wales. Has been re-engraved but a very desirable section nevertheless.

£130

336

Great Central Railway 3 aspect Handlamp. Body stamped GCR and it has a Brass Plate stamped GCR 12418 NEASDEN affixed on the side bottom and comes complete with LNE-C Reservoir. The blue glass is missing but this doesn't detract. Tastefully restored.

£200

337

S D J R C/I Beware of Trains Sign. Face tastefully restored. An uncommon sign from this very sought after railway.

338

Worksplate Hunslet Engine Co No 7307 dated 1973. Ex 0-4-0 388HP Diesel Mechanical Shunter. Face restored, back ex loco.

£160

339

BR(S) Q/R Poster Main Line & Suburban Passenger Services. Lists all SR Stations and shows them all on two maps. In good overall condition.

£5

340

British Railways Southern Region Alloy Key Token over plate UMBERLEIGH - EGGESFORD. Ex LSWR section between Exeter and Barnstaple. This plate would have been fitted over an older key token for use on this particular section.

£10

341

Tyer & Co Leather Token/Tablet Carrier, together with two others, both different and unmarked.

£120

342

GWR Jigsaw Brazenose College Oxford in a blue label book type box. Complete and in good condition, approx 400 pieces.

£25

343

Carriage Print ST ASAPH, FLINTSHIRE by Claude Buckle, from the LMR series. A rare print in a Southern Region original glazed frame which is slightly longer than the print.

344

GWR C/I Signal Box Shelf Brackets. In original condition and bearing ornate company initials within.

£170

345

Shedplate 85B Gloucester Horton Road. An excellent, ex loco example, even has 3775 marked on the back twice to show the loco to which it was fitted.

£360

346

London Transport Enamel Destination Plate with brass ends HIGH ST (KENSINGTON) - PUTNEY. Measures 24" x 4" in good condition

£50

347

S E C R C/I Farmers & Servants Sign. Face tastefully restored. A scarce sign.

£200

348

Worksplate Large Brass oval No 2163 Darlington 1951. Ex LMS 2MT 260 loco No 46471 based at Kirby Stephen for working the Stainmore line withdrawn from Tweedmouth and scrapped at Crewe Works in Nov 1962 Oval Cast brass 12``x 6``, totally ex loco.

£450

349

LNWR Fire Hydrant C/I Sign 'F.H. 25Ft'

£40

350

Nameplate WALTER BURGH GAIR. Ex Great Central Railway Class 11E, 4-4-0 Locomotive built at Gorton Works in October 1913 and numbered GCR 443. In April 1925, it was renumbered under the LNER as 5433 and then 2654 in September 1946. Under BR, it became Class D10 number 62654. Withdrawn in August 1953, this magnificent, 56" plus 'wings' plate has been on display at the GCR Loughborough until recently. A lovely old plate that has been face restored. This is not the same plate sold at a northern auction in 2001, indeed, this one retains the original 'wings' at both ends. Note: The loco was named after the GCR Director Walter Burgh Gair 1906 - 1918, later Deputy Chairman from 1918 - 1922.

£8,300

351

Signal Box Diagram from Sandycroft Station, ex LNWR location between Chester and Rhyl. Full colour measuring approximately 51" in length and dated 14/11/52. Very good condition. Note this station closed in 1961

£10

352

LNWR Oval Enamel Shedplate '2', Bletchley. A superb example of these early, cab fitted shedplates with black lettering on white background and rear clip.

£330

353

Midland & S.W. Junction Railway Map of East and West Connections. This 6 miles to the inch scale map measures 30" x 22½" in its plastic coated frame. Printed by Waterlow, London, it shows many railways including the proposed Bristol London & Southern Counties Railway as well as the proposed Southampton Winchester & Great Western Junction Railway (abandoned 1905). Excellent condition.

£50

354

Midland & S.W. Junction Railway Map of North and South Railway Connections. The map is 6 miles to the inch scale and measures 56½" x 24" in its plastic coated frame. An interesting, pre-grouping map showing many railway companies including the East & West Junction Railway. Excellent condition.

£65

355

BR(E) Totem BECONTREE, H/F. Ex GER station between Barking and Dagenham.

£240

356

LBSCR Glass Acid Container. LB&SCR etched onto one side and although cracked, it doesn't affect the lettering and it would certainly display well. More than likely used in a Signal Box environment.

£10

357

Shed Plate 86B Newport Pill from 1948 until June 1963 and then Ebbw Junction until May 1973.

£60

358

Worksplate Ruston Hornsby No 51636 1942, working pressure 120lbs per sq ins. The back of the plate is stamped R380 , These plates were fitted in and around the footplate of diesel locomotives. A large brass plate measuring 13" x 8½", tastefully restored in maroon, back ex loco.

£50

359

LMS Brass Tender Plate 4000 Gallons. From a type of tender that was fitted to Coronations, Princess Royals, Jubilees and Scots. Ex loco measuring 10½" x 6".

£75

360

Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways Brass Brake Van Keys, one from each company.

£10

361

British Railways Southern Region Carriage Print Maps, qty 2, one shows Southern Suburban Services, the other the whole System. Would frame nicely as a pair.

£80

362

Shedplate 9E, Trafford Park 1948 until Jan 1967. This was a joint LNWR and GCR Shed. Front restored, back ex loco.

£95

363

Advertising Enamel Sign "Wilsons Golden Rosette Award". Measures 8¼" x 11¾". Mint condition.

£22

364

British Railways Poster "Speed Up - Cutting Travel Time" Produced for the introduction of the new 2,700 HP Diesel Locomotives on the Paddington to Birkenhead Route, 10th September 1962. This of course was for the introduction of the classic 'Westerns'. Excellent condition.

£35

365

British Railways Transitional Enamel Station Sign BERKHAMPSTEAD. Black lettering on white background and fully flanged measuring 32" x 10". These replaced totems and only lasted for a short period before the modern day, plastic signs appeared. Totally ex station. Becoming very collectable and an affordable alternative to totems. Berkhampstead is of course West Coast Main line between Tring and Watford.

£40

366

Midland Railway Carriage Windows, etched Glass 'SMOKING'. Two similar measuring 29" x 18" and one different measuring 30" x 16". All three have traces of maroon paint.

£30

367

BR(W) Grease Gun, nicely stamped measuring 24" from nozzle end to reservoir end. Very good condition and certainly usable.

£18

368

Worksplate Andrew Barclay Sons & Co Caledonia Works Kilmarnock No 782 dated 1849. Ex 0-6-0 ST named PETER located at Guy Pitt & Co. Withdrawn in 1969 and preserved at Telford Museum. Large oval brass measuring 16½" x 1½", face restored, back totally ex loco. Certainly a most historic plate.

£2,000

369

Midland Railway C/I ¾ Mile, Tunnel Mileage Marker 43. Came from just outside New Street Station at Five Ways. These were of course flat to fit flush on the tunnel walls where clearance was limited.

£60

370

GWR Cutlery comprising qty 6 Spoons (1 actually BR(W) Hostels not Hotels), qty 4 Forks and qty 1 Knife. Most have the GWR Hotels Roundel crest but one has script initials and one has Refreshment Department Garter. Makers include Cavenish, Walker & Hall, Mappin & Webb and Elkington.

£22

371

British Railways Western Region Leather Cash Bag bearing a brass plate engraved B.R.(W.R.) on a blank, additional leather pouch, which would have housed the location plate.

372

Great North of Scotland Railway Carriage Window Glass, nicely etched "SMOKING". No frame but a wonderful survivor nevertheless. Measures 25" x 13".

£10

373

Books, qty 3 to include a very nice "Early Railway Prints" by Gareth Rees together with "Locomotives" by A.M. Bell, Vol 1 and Vol 2 dated 1950

£25

374

British Railways (Southern Region) Instructions to Drivers and other information regarding the introduction of Colour Signalling. This mammoth box contains a large quantity of these historic documents. Issued as and when new signalling was installed. A quick glance shows East Croydon 1954, Loughborough Junction, Nunhead, Ravensbourne 1959 (plus 9 others this date), Abolition of Margate "B" and Dumpton Park Signal Boxes 1959, new signals Folkestone Harbour 1961 and 1962, in fact loads of these right into the 1980's. Also Route Learning maps etc.etc. Must be viewed, contains well over 100 of these important, large format booklets, don't miss it.

£100

375

Bradford Corporation Transport Enamel Sign headed BCT Bus Stop. Double sided, blue lettering on white background measuring 12" x 12" and in excellent condition.

£16

376

LMS 'D' Type Wagon Plates, a matching pair, Standard 12 Tons 1438. Both totally unrestored, exceedingly scarce with only the 4 digits.

£20

377

Steel Hanging Plate 'Boiler Empty', white on red background, unrestored. Measures 8" x 6" and would have been locomotive cab fitted. Together with a pair of 'Not To Be Moved' Tinplate Signs. All very familiar with a steam shed scene.

£32

378

Worksplate Sentinel Shrewsbury) Ltd Loco No 10042. Rectangular brass measuring a small 5" x 4" approximately

£80

379

British Railways Brass Diesel Cab Plate SULZER originating from D6508 together with a small, English Electric plate of unknown origin.

£22

380

London Transport Bronze Property Marker measuring 8" x 4" and in excellent condition.

£50

381

Southern Railway Brass Cased Signal Indicators, a pair comprising CLEAR / OCCUPIED and ON/OFF/WRONG. Together with an SR Brass Platform Bell Push, ex Signal Box.

£65

382

London Transport 3 Aspect Guards Handlamp, embossed LT on body. Complete with original, copper reservoir and brass burner.

£85

383

LNWR C/I Signal Box Lever Description Plate "Colliery Main Line".

£60

384

GWR Jigsaw Mountains Of Killarney in an orange book type box. Complete and in good condition, approx 200 pieces.

£50

385

L M S C/I Oval Bridgeplate No.7. Ideal for the house number. Face tastefully restored.

£60

386

LMS Coat Of Arms Carriage Transfers, a pair in original condition, still with grease proof separators. Made by J.H.Bitcher Birmingham for Contract No 247, Item No.2 Cat No. 42/27505 (quite probable that the '42' is the year. Extremely difficult to obtain these days, most are already mounted on wood.

£12

387

Advertising Sign, pressed steel construction in wooden frame. "Lyons Maid Ice Cream" depicting the 3 children dancing on the green. Measures 26" x 20". Mint condition.

£25

388

Worksplate Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co No 1229 1935 ex LMS Stanier Black 5, 4-6-0 Locomotive number 45188. Allocations include Patricroft and Holyhead. Ex loco condition with all corners intact.

£200

389

LMSR Signal Box Diagram from Broughton & Bretton. Ex LNWR location between Chester & Mold. Full colour measuring approximately 52" in length and dated 23/1/39. Minor loss to bottom edge, otherwise very good condition. Note this station closed in 1962.

£70

390

London Transport Frieze Type Enamel Sign BOROUGH. Measures 31" x 9" and is in good condition.

£40

391

Southern Railway Enamel Poster Board Heading Sign. Measures 26" x 5" with some restoration.

£40

392

Gauge Glass Protector Glass, a set of 5 measuring 5" x 1.75". Suitable for a 'Jinty' Locomotive. Together with a complete Gauge Glass Protector measuring approximately 10" tall.

£20

393

GWR Cutlery comprising 8 Forks and 2 Fish Knives. All have the GWR logo engraved.

£16

394

by the Royal Academy artist. In an original type glazed frame and in very good condition.

£120

395

Shedplate 16A, Nottingham from 1948 to September 1963 and Toton until May 1973. Virtually ex loco.

£50

396

LMS Carriage Fittings in a small box to include a very ornate Carriage Door Handle. Majority marked with company initials. Well worth viewing.

£10

397

L&SWR Saxby & Farmer C/I Signal Finial. Tastefully restored.

£65

398

Worksplate Andrew Barclay Sons & Co Caledonia Works, Kilmarnock No 2276 dated 1949. Oval Alloy measuring 9¾" x 7¼" and is in ex loco condition with original maroon paint on the rear.

£50

399

GNR Mahogany Cased Signalbox Block Instrument (line clear/line blocked/line occupied) Ex box condition.

£80

400

Great North Of Scotland Railway Brass Carriage Plate 'Alarm Signal, To Stop The Train Pull Down The Chain, Penalty For Improper Use £5'. Measures 5½" x 4". Together with a wooden Carriage Ventilator Slat with a small brass plate 'To Lower Window, Pull Strap Towards You'. Quite delightful.

£100

401

London & North Eastern Railway (Great Central Section) Permanent Way Operations, Signal Alterations &c, qty 15. These pink coloured pamphlets varying in page length from 19 to 26 pages, predominantly date 1933/34 but there are a couple dated 1925. Extremely interesting reading.

£130

403

LMS 'D' Type Wagon Plates, a matching pair, Standard 12 Tons, 292504. Totally unrestored.

£20

404

Polish Railways Locomotive Headlamp. Complete with burner and amber glasses. Enamel cone insert. One glass cracked. A good looking lamp to grace any collection.

£80

405

GWR C/I Star Wagon Plate G.W.R. 24A Aug 1927. Face only restored, white lettering on black background.

£40

406

London Transport Enamel Direction Sign EAST ACTON STATION with arrow shaped edge. Integral roundel, measures 28" x 18" and is in good condition.

£100

407

Southern Railway Working Timetables and various Appendices etc, approx 50 items in all, dating around 1938/39. An interesting assortment of War Time item, well worth viewing.

£40

408

Carriage Gauges, qty 4, all brass cased and different size and design. Some show steam and some pressure.

£10

409

SE&CR Carriage Door Knob, made from solid brass. Demonstrates how ornate the old carriages used to be.

£50

410

Airfix Plastic Kits of Signal Gantries, qty 5 , all unmade and in original boxes.

£10

411

London Transport Frieze Type Enamel Sign TEMPLE. Measures 50" x 9" and is in excellent condition.

£60

412

Wagon Plate C/I Cambrian Wagonworks. Face tastefully restored.

£12

413

Nigerian Railways Handlamp with fluted top and stamped NR.

£24

414

Advertising Enamel Sign "Insist Upon Having Coleman's Starch Sold in Cardboard Boxes" measures 36" x 24" reasonable condition with minor repairs

£50

415

Advertising Enamel Sign "Wills's Capstan Navy Cut Tobacco and Cigarettes" measures 36" x 12" good condition with a few chips.

£80

416

Ref No 1749.

£44

417

Books a box of assorted including some very nice hardbacks on British Railways such as 'New Street Remembered', 'The Railways Of Stourbridge', 'The Great Western In The West Midlands', 'Railway History The Midlands' 'West Midlands Branch Lines' and a number of books on Wolverhampton Railways. Must be viewed to be appreciated.

£44

418

Midland Railway Standard Trespass C/I Sign signed Alexis Charles.

£120

419

Carriage Print THREE SISTERS, PASS OF GLENCOE, ARGYLL by Frank Sherwin RI from the Scottish Region series, issued in 1957. An uncommon print of the picturesque site. In an original type glazed frame. Some creasing in margin.

£100

420

Southern Railway C/I Warning 40/ Trespass Sign measuring 24"x 16"

£65

421

SR Guards Handlamp. Interesting composition having a BR shell that bears a brass G. Polkey Plate and an oval SR Plate. The insert is a Pie-Crust, SR style. It is complete with reservoir and a BR/LMR Burner.

£34

422

LNER Brass Cased Vacuum Gauge mounted on wood. Dial is calibrated 0 - 30 Inches Of Mercury and the indicator is stuck at 18. Lower part of dial contains the company initials and Made In England.

£6

423

LMS Coat Of Arms Transfer, tastefully mounted on a 12"x13" wooden plaque painted in original maroon colour. Lovely condition and ready to hang on the wall.

£32

424

LMS Seahorse pattern Napkin, ex Kyle & Morecambe. A quite delightful item measuring 13" square with the Seahorse motif in the centre.

£15

425

London Transport Bus Stop Poster for the 1966 World Cup. Bears the LT Logo with 'Bus Stop' within and has the following text: "During Matches, Bus Services are liable to be curtailed, diverted or withdrawn, according to Traffic Conditions. Totally original and from a memorable date.

426

Post Office Signs, qty 3 to include the large oval as affixed to pillar box tops which dates from the 1960's, the other two later 1980's

£105

427

LNWR Wooden First Aid Box with original painted top "Surgical Case, Carrg. Dept. Rugby". Has original LNWR stamped hinges, no contents

£90

428

South Eastern & Chatham Railway C/I Warning to Trespassers D Sheath Secretary measuring 26"x 16" and absolutely ex lineside with original green paint on the face.

£85

429

BR(S) Welch Patent Signal Lamp Interior together with an unusual, Track Warning Handlamp of square design, opposing red bullseye lenses and a Pie Crust top. Also an ex Stores Gauge Glass Lamp embossed BR(E) and having a BR burner fitted to the reservoir. Three nice lamps.