| 28/1/12 from Webmaster |
We regularly turn up the most wonderful items at GWRA but sometimes we are completely overwhelmed by just how historically important some items really are. Take a look at this. The poster on the left was taken from an original photograph, on the right, shot by Charles E. Brown The little boy was identified as Ronald Witt The Poster became iconic The Driver/Fireman in this classic image is a gentleman by the name of William Woof. The medals and badges beneath belonged to him.....need I say more!
Next major auction is Saturday 19th May 2012 and we are of course already taking items
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| 20/12/11 from Webmaster |
An exceptional Nameplate has been entered for the May 2012 auction.
Here are the details Locomotive
Nameplate LYDIA, ex West Donegal Railway (later County Donegal Railway)
Class '1' 2-4-0 Locomotive built by Sharp Stewart in 1882. Measures
32" x 6" and has both letters and rim brass riveted to a steel
backplate. Top rim is clearly stamped 'No 3'. The original 1960 receipt
accompanies, made out to Patrick Mallon (who was Erecting Shop Superintendant
at the Great Northern Railway Workshops in Dundalk, County Louth) for
the princely sum of 21 shillings.
We also have what is purported to be the original Whistle from the loco, this too having the original receipt.
Next major auction is Saturday 19th May 2012 and we are of course already taking items
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| 13/11/11 from Webmaster |
An excellent auction yesterday with prices for most items still bouyant despite the recession. It was the first time we had utilised two Card Machines to speed up the payment process and sod's law, the Vodafone system was down all day - thank you so much Vodafone, we will be moving to another network after such a poor performance. One expects better service in this day of 'modern technology' and for a whole area to fail so miserably there has to be a major fault with their infrastructure. So, we were unable to complete any card transactions apart from the odd couple that were successful in the car park! However, the registration desk staff coped admirably and even whittled down the queue in record time! There were also a few technical problems on the Friday evening with the internet and we may have missed some late emails. However, we do emphasise that email/commission bids should be in by Thursday 8pm prior to the auction at the latest. That aside, we hope that everyone had an enjoyable day and went home with one or two treasures at least. The results are already published here on our website. Why not have a look at the Not Solds and see whether anything appeals. Reserves are shown so items are available on a first come first served basis. One can always make an offer too. Next major auction is Saturday 19th May 2012 and we are of course already taking items
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| 09/11/11 from Webmaster |
Another extra lot now entered at 495..........a very desirable original oil painting by Ivan Lilley of an LNER B12/3 passing near Magdalen Road on a March to Hunstanton Excursion. This
brings us to a very nice selection of original railway paintings, all
by well known artists. GWRA ~ On-Line Railway Auctions ~ Second to none GWRA ~ Simply The Best railway station signs, locomotive nameplates, totems, handlamps, locomotive worksplates, railway posters, carriage prints, signal keys, signalling tablets, cabside numberplates, smokebox numberplates, diesel nameplates, GWR, LMS, LNER, SR, LSWR, LNWR, LBSCR, Royal Scots, Jubilees, King, Castle, Grange, Hall, Manor, A4, A3, Battle of Britain, West Country, Merchant Navy, Schools, Lord Nelson, King Arthurs, Coronation, Duchess, Princess, Western, Hymek, Deltic, Warship, Class 40, Class 45, Class 60 |
| 01/11/11 from Webmaster |
Several
extra lots have been added to the catalogue, lots 490 - 494...........very
desirable too! GWRA ~ On-Line Railway Auctions ~ Second to none GWRA ~ Simply The Best railway station signs, locomotive nameplates, totems, handlamps, locomotive worksplates, railway posters, carriage prints, signal keys, signalling tablets, cabside numberplates, smokebox numberplates, diesel nameplates, GWR, LMS, LNER, SR, LSWR, LNWR, LBSCR, Royal Scots, Jubilees, King, Castle, Grange, Hall, Manor, A4, A3, Battle of Britain, West Country, Merchant Navy, Schools, Lord Nelson, King Arthurs, Coronation, Duchess, Princess, Western, Hymek, Deltic, Warship, Class 40, Class 45, Class 60 |
| 20/9/11 from Webmaster |
The
November auction is all but full. We are now only able to take top quality
items so contact us now for an assessment. GWRA ~ On-Line Railway Auctions ~ Second to none GWRA ~ Simply The Best railway station signs, locomotive nameplates, totems, handlamps, locomotive worksplates, railway posters, carriage prints, signal keys, signalling tablets, cabside numberplates, smokebox numberplates, diesel nameplates, GWR, LMS, LNER, SR, LSWR, LNWR, LBSCR, Royal Scots, Jubilees, King, Castle, Grange, Hall, Manor, A4, A3, Battle of Britain, West Country, Merchant Navy, Schools, Lord Nelson, King Arthurs, Coronation, Duchess, Princess, Western, Hymek, Deltic, Warship, Class 40, Class 45, Class 60 |
| 07/08/11/07/11 from Webmaster |
The online auction is now closed and the results are available here The
next live auction at Pershore High School is Saturday 12th November
2011. We already have some significant items and are now taking quality
lots. Book your slots with the experts now and avoid disappointment,
the auction is filling fast. GWRA ~ On-Line Railway Auctions ~ Second to none GWRA ~ Simply The Best railway station signs, locomotive nameplates, totems, handlamps, locomotive worksplates, railway posters, carriage prints, signal keys, signalling tablets, cabside numberplates, smokebox numberplates, diesel nameplates, GWR, LMS, LNER, SR, LSWR, LNWR, LBSCR, Royal Scots, Jubilees, King, Castle, Grange, Hall, Manor, A4, A3, Battle of Britain, West Country, Merchant Navy, Schools, Lord Nelson, King Arthurs, Coronation, Duchess, Princess, Western, Hymek, Deltic, Warship, Class 40, Class 45, Class 60 |
| 18/07/11 from Webmaster |
The online auction is now live and bids are being accepted. Closing will be in batches on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd August. Bids will be updated at regular intervals, I know you will all want to see the progress as it happens. Results will be uploaded quickly after closing but please be patient and appreciate the 'lag' that so often happens with email.
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The online auction is almost ready to go live with just a few more single line items and other 'bits' to finish off. An unusual item arrived yesterday in the shape of a small bottle of Champagne issued on the last Brighton Belle 30th April 1972. I'm amazed that this survived un-opened, there must have been a train load of people drowning their sorrows that day!
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I have received the following from 'Bill B' regarding my earlier post of the wonderful trip to South Wales in 1962
"I
read with great interest the account of your first Worcester Locomotive
Society trip to South Wales on 29 July 1962. What a fantastic trip!
My reply to Bill was to confirm that indeed it was 5657 and not 3657 (bad scribblings !) but beyond that, I have little memories of individual shed layouts and how they were approached. Singular visits, as these were, left no lasting mark in the memory. Had I visited again within a reasonable timescale, I'm sure it would have been different. So,
if anyone else reading this has a clue, I'm sure Bill would be able
to ascertain whether or not he could underline 8730 and 9728 after all
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| 01/04/11 from Webmaster |
Latest addition to the quality enamel advertising signs is a very rare and early Braddell & Son Angling Sign from Ireland. Evidentally only 4 known, one being in the Belfast Folk & Transport Museum, these were used on Irish Railway Stations. The company was founded in 1811 and is now world famous.
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| 24/02/11 from Webmaster |
Many thanks to all those who particpated in the recent on-line auction.
The 'live venue' auction at Pershore is next of course and we are now taking quality items for this sale. We already have a superb line-up and gradually details will appear on the next auction page.
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| 18/01/11 from Webmaster |
The Online Auction of Railwayana is now open and bids are being accepted, follow link on the next auction page
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| 14/11/10 from Webmaster |
Some amendments to the 18th September snippet regarding the South Wales Trip of 1962 now appear on that particular entry. I hope there wasn't too much head scratching over certain locos on certain sheds but rest assured that having sacked my stenographer, reset my Enigma machine and taken a short course on decyphering a 14 year old's handwriting (albeit my own) I am now quite certain the list is pretty well 'as was' (E&OE). More jottings and spottings soon including a lone cycling trip I took from Worcester to Wolverhampton and back via Bescot, Aston and Saltley - something I wouldn't even attempt as an adult today let alone a 14 year old!
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| 22/11/10 from Webmaster |
The Next Auction Page has images of the first two Nameplates entered for the May 2011 Auction THE HUSSAR
& CLIFTON HALL Both nameplates have been owned by the Vendor since the 1960's when purchased from the Roundhouse at Harrow We are now taking quality items for the May 2011 Live Venue auction.
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| 17/11/10 from Webmaster |
The complete run of GWR Holiday Haunts are now sold but look out for more of these in the Online/Telephone auction in February 2011 It's clear that a little negotiation goes a long way so it is well worth perusing the 'Not Solds' to see whether anything is tempting. There are certainly many potential Christmas presents available! We are now taking quality items for the May 2011 Live Venue auction, the February On-Line Supplementary is just about full but if you want to move something quickly and cant wait until May, get in touch soonest.
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| 14/11/10 from Webmaster |
Fantastic day yesterday, record turnout, even the car parks were creaking. Results now on the Results Page, Not Solds are available at reserve or why not make an offer, as long as it is sensible it will be considered. We are now taking quality items for the May 2011 Live Venue auction, the February On-Line Supplementary is just about full.
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| 03/11/10 from Webmaster |
Lot 255 has been withdrawn
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Lots 250d has now been added to the catalogue as a late entry. A significant GWR C/I Signal Box Board GLOUCESTER LOOP JUNCTION SIGNAL BOX, measures 10' 6" long so potential bidders please ensure your vehicle can accomodate! The box was opened in January 1906 when the Hatherley Loop was constructed to take Banbury & Kingham trains directly to Gloucester rather than reversing at Cheltenham. The loop itself was little used except for troop trains during the war and some freight. Signifcantly, one passenger train did use the loop, once a day in both directions, the Ports-to-Ports Express ran from Newcastle, via York and the Great Central Railway to Banbury and then over this route to Gloucester and South Wales.
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Looks like we are set to have a few extra lots in the forthcoming sale. Lots 250a, b and c are now listed on the catalogue page, note the exceedingly rare BR(NE) enamel Station Sign LOUNGE that has been added to the substantial North Eastern enamel collection already in the catalogue. Meanwhile, catalogues have now been posted.
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The full catalogue for the 13th November Auction of Railwayana is now online. Just follow the catalogue link on the 'Next Auction' page or click here to save time http://www.gwra.co.uk/AAlbum%20November%202010/nov10.htm Although we would rather see you at Pershore, for those of you who are unable to get to the auction for whatever reason, commission bidding is now open and your bids will be accepted via email, telephone or in writing. In all instances, please ensure you include full address details and a contact telephone number.
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Today was one of those days that makes being an auctioneer of railwayana one of the most memorable reasons for being in such a wonderful profession. I had the privilege to meet the grandson of a certain F.W. Northcombe who started work with the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway as a Fireman right at the beginning and progressed to Driver in later years, being such right at the end. I browsed through several albums of photographs taken by him and listened to numerous stories relating to life on the L&B that were passed down through two generations. As a result, I have great pleasure in announcing that we now have in the November auction, the most delightful L&BR engraved official Pocket Watch of Driver Northcombe, complete with original silver Albert and the 9ct gold NUR badge that is suitably name engraved and dated 1925. This is undoubtedly the most significant railway Pocket Watch ever and an original photograph of the man himself accompanies. There are also a few other artefacts from the collection including an original L&BR Tunic Button, a Chelfham - Blackmoor steel and brass Tablet, the first and second L&BR Timetables issued plus a couple of later ones, a quantity of wonderful Postcards of the L&BR, a quantity of photographs (and several negatives of the lifting of the engines prior to being auctioned, with copyright passing to the buyer). There will also be a few other items in the next On-line/Telephone auction. Also entered today, a superb Double Chimney ex Castle Class Locomotive - quite wonderful.
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| 18/09/10 from Webmaster |
I often get requests to put more on the Blogs page, well, here is something that might interest many, particularly ex GWR/BR Western enthusiasts. It is something I have put together to go on the MIAC website (miac.org.uk) The site contents are very dear to me being a born and bred Worcester lad (hence my affinity for Worcestershire Railwayana)
Here, along with the preamble, is a complete (and hopefully accurate) list of locomotives seen on Sunday 29th July 1962 when I embarked on my first of quite a few spotting trips, with the Worcester Locomotive Club
South Wales Sun 29th July 1962 My shed bashing trips from Worcester were either on my own by cycling to various venues within relatively easy reach, with The Worcester Loco Club, or privately organised within the Grammar School 'fraternity' using H.A. Fox mini-bus. My membership card for the Worcester Loco Club shows my membership commencing June 1961/2 but my club activity shows my first trip in November to South Wales. However, my first ever trip and most definitely my most memorable of all the trips I attended, was Sunday 29th July 1962. I didn't go on the November trip and the entry on my card was definitely a mistake entered by the Secretary. How I wish I had gone in November, I see from the notes of that trip on the MIAC website, that 4037 South Wales Borderer was seen, this was the only Castle I never saw! Walking around deserted Valley sheds on a sunny summer Sunday had a special magic to an impressionable 14 year old who had never ventured west of Barry Island and that was when my mother took me to the seaside at the age of 4! Errors aside, the list, pretty much as written in my book, appears below. Some engines may well have been seen from sheds, perhaps in stations or passing on trains. I didn't make any additional notes other than the few engines I cabbed. I haven't listed those cabbed locos but the little 'C' next to the number tells me I had a little climb around. I'm almost certain it was 7415 at N&B subshed that brings back a vague memory of getting a rollocking from the Membership Secretary, who was at that time, a fireman at 85A Worcester, when, whilst in the cab, I opened the regulator. I don't know how he knew because as far as I was concerned, the engine was dead - perhaps not!! It is interesting to note the comparison with the already published list from the November trip later in the year, as listed by another member on the MIAC website. Here we go, first stop
3211 46523 46504 46518 46512 2247 9774 2243 2298 3661 46516 Llandovery 48735 73034 48328 48525 48369 87G - Carmarthen 7407
2224 6116 4275 7448 9632 7408 7440 5969 - Honington Hall
87F - Llanelly 48274
9621 6815 - Frilford Grange 5976 - Ashwicke Hall 4927 - Farnborough
Hall 6349 8103 48420 5062 - Earl Of Shftesbury 4928 - Gatacre Hall 5248
5077 - Fairey Battle 6685 5612 5260 5247 6977 - Grundisburgh Hall 7785
48732 5917 - Westminster Hall 48452 5020 - Trematon Castle 48172 48436
6843 - Poulton Grange 5903 - Keele Hall 48760 1611 5946 - Marwell Hall
1633 1614 7925 - Westol Hall 48461 1665 7804 - Baydon Manor 6879 - Overton
Grange 6357 1607 8785 D3358 42305 D3357 D2191 D2115 D2121 5602 1643
48761 3781 6347 1663 8477 5219 1655 73077 48463 5080 - Defiant 5037
- Monmouth Castle 6316 48324
Pantyffynon 4644
9637 5209 4230 7200 3771 3719 4279 3698 7235 9652 1609 5223 Upper Bank 6765 6741 6755 6770 6764 6749 6762 6767 6768 3635 6714 6777 6757 D7039 87C - Danygraig D3827 9792 5201 3635 3777 D3744 D3760 7225 3743 D3360 5989 - Cransley Hall 9783 4099 - Kilgerran Castle 1152 5242 D2122 7215 D2118 4682 D3825 5774 87D - Swansea East Dock 73095
73035 5675 8475 D2184 6650 9761 6662 8488 5628 3691 9489 8794 6602
87B - Duffryn Yard 9788
9634 4241 4299 7216 5227 5787 8724 3728 3718 4651 6691 92217 3861 87A - Neath 7929
- Wyke Hall 6695 7204 7247 4134 5616 8737 5644 4284
Glyn Neath 4653 9779 5239 5221 4255 88J - Aberdare 3695 3716 3866 9676 2873 5249 3850 5263 6690 4289 3717 6652 2876 3655 9731 5624 6939 - Calveley Hall 7415 4236 6637 5649 7208 5258 7423 3603 4688 6661 6605 4225 8461 5237 3699 5698 6651 6664 3627 5240 7221 4262 5642 4272 6361 2874 2857 5680 6628 9712 N&B 7317 3766 3621 3757 9748 3768 3652 5773 8747 4621
Dowlais
88E - Abercynon 5630 3783 5615 9622 5601 1641 5647 3730 5686 5617 8717 7744 1612 3734 9723 5657 8730 9728 3707 5641 9759 5699 88D - Merthyr 6629 9643 9638 5627 6416 4635 8723 5626 9776 9675 8776 9631 9618 6433 9747 Rhymney 5645 5662 5618 5666 5672 5603 5650 Caerphilly Works 5696
4507 3808 9442 6622 9446 9602 4292 7242 8431 5670 5152 88B - Cardiff Radyr D3427
D3364 5654 4166 8478 6660 6669 6659 6624 6648 8469 6326 5613 3400 9711
8438 5608 8478 5635 3672 6657 6684 8780 5607 6607 6689 6626 6612 6635
Cathays
6633 4177 5610 6638 6677 D3407 W50889 W50126 W59373 W50084 W59344 W50124 88A - Canton 6905
- Claughton Hall 92236 4954 - Plaish Hall 4093 - Dunster Castle 2887
4991 - Cobham Hall 92219 7927 - Willington Hall 5073 - Blenheim 8425
9727 8728 3663 9605 86A - Newport 4558
6845 - Glasfryn Grange 2818 3824 9424 2240 2209 7219 3722 7325 86B - Newport Pill 4643 3674 4233 4294 5235 5244 6760 5259 6742 7721 6759 6763 4259 5256 5200 6758 D4171 D4001 6724 D4127 6772 D4011 D4170 D3807 D3808 D3810 D4173 D4012 D3809 D3811 4276 4238 4280 4254 4264 86G - Pontypool Road 3811
6811 - Cranbourne Grange 8495 3708 9730 4600 3826 7241 9655 What an incredible trip and I actually copped 486 locos out of that lot!.....Happy Days
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06/09/10 from Webmaster |
Well, Quorn Swap Meet yesterday turned out to be yet another resounding success for Bob Withers. Celebrating 25 years of this special railwayana car boot, we were all treated to a free ride to Leicester North and back. I defied all my principles and took the opportunity to ride behind an engine I used to moan at in disgust, ie a Deltic! How times have changed. Although I looked upon them as 'nails', the fading memories of A4s at Kings Cross, being rapidly ousted by such ugly beasts, is now pretty insignificant. Early traction of this nature was indeed part of my affection for steam and I did witness the introduction of just about all the 'greenies' from the beginning. My first visit of many to Tamworth wouldn't have been complete without seeing 10000 & 10001 or indeed 10201 & 10202. Then of course came DP2 which I saw perhaps too often! I really enjoyed the ride behind D9009 and on the outward journey, was sat in the second carriage with windows open - of course. Great sound I have to say and the driver gave us all plenty of moments of beefy acceleration, generally accompanied with profuse amounts of smoky exhaust. I must say that one deep rooted opinion will never change, diesel exhaust stinks, steam exhaust smells wonderful. The return journey was equally enjoyable as Paul Tilley and I exchanged interesting information on the vagaries of diesel nameplates and also discussed the flame-cut panel from Deltic 55014 THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S REGIMENT. The flamecut is in the 13th November auction at Pershore and the mystery at the moment is the significance of the small yellow triangle at the bottom of the data panel. Evidentally, only two Deltics carried this triangle. For those of you who are well into Deltics, we also have an original Deltic Drivers Seat in the auction. Imagine sat on that in your office whilst you play on your computer Deltic Simulator! I must offer a personal thanks to Bob Withers and his team. 25 years of Quorn as we know it, is no mean feat. Like many things, the majority merely accept that it will happen and just take it for granted. So, spare a thought and think for a moment of the void our hobby would encounter without it. Well done Bob, here's to the next 25 years (zimmer frames included for the next free train ride, just hope it isn't a preserved Pendolino!!)
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27/08/10 from Webmaster |
So summer is almost over and Quorn is on the horizon. Both Simon and I will be in attendance not only delivering the remnants of the July on-line auction, but also taking items for the 13th November auction. On the next auction page, items are beginning to be listed, with images, so keep it bookmarked for progress. We will be auctioning another raft of Class 86 Nameplates for our chosen charity Railway Children. We have the other side of the plates auctioned last November plus Robert A Riddles. Look out for the supern collection of tangerine BR(NE) Totems soon to be detailed Note that there is another on-line/telephone auction planned for later and items are already building up nicely.
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28/06/10 from Webmaster |
With
just over a week to run before the online auction blocks start closing,
a number of additional lots will be added to the end of the last block
in throughout today. Already showing is a mint, BR(NE) tangerine enamel
SMOKING PROHIBITED. Good luck!
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| 16/05//10 from Webmaster |
A great day had by all yesterday at Pershore and despite the wonderful weather keeping many collectors away, turn-out was pretty good and what lacked in turn-out was gained in the plethora of commission and telephone bids. Prices were still bouyant, particularly at the quality end, as always. We now look forward to the forthcoming on-line auction and of course the next major auction at Pershore in November. A final point regarding one of the nameplates sold yesterday and an extremely wayward comment on what has degenerated into a 'tittle - tattle' forum on the web. Whilst we live in a wonderful country where free speech is welcome forever, some people can lose all sense of sensibilty when they retire and hide behind a keyboard. Wild guessing by people who seem to be fixated with their own deductions and have a compulsion to get it into the public domain, really grates on our very substance. I guess it's too much to ask of these people to at least talk to those who know first, but, as a gentle reminder, to those who don't know or perhaps have forgotten, locomotives did carry two nameplates - don't jump to silly conclusions. Enjoy this wonderful weather GWRA ~ Live Railway Auctions at Pershore ~ At their best GWRA ~ On-Line Railway Auctions ~ Second to none GWRA ~ Simply The Best railway station signs, locomotive nameplates, totems, handlamps, locomotive worksplates, railway posters, carriage prints, signal keys, signalling tablets, cabside numberplates, smokebox numberplates, diesel nameplates, GWR, LMS, LNER, SR, LSWR, LNWR, LBSCR, Royal Scots, Jubilees, King, Castle, Grange, Hall, Manor, A4, A3, Battle of Britain, West Country, Merchant Navy, Schools, Lord Nelson, King Arthurs, Coronation, Duchess, Princess, Western, Hymek, Deltic, Warship, Class 40, Class 45, Class 60 |
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16/05/10 from Webmaster |
As we look forward to meeting you all again next Saturday the 22nd May at Pershore High School, a reminder that the next auction after Pershore, is On-line only of 375 lots closing on the 6th, 7th and 8th July 2010. The catalogue is just about ready and will appear on our website early June to give everyone plenty of time to browse the items. We have an eclectic mix to include colour slides, 00 models, GWR and other publicity, cast iron signs, enamel signs, cabside numberplates, totems and many other small delights. Should you have friends or colleagues who don't have access to the internet, let them know that they are not being disadvantaged. For a mere 5 x 1st class stamps, they can obtain a printed list containing a postal bidding form. In addition to email and postal bidding, there will be a secondary option to bid via telephone.
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23/04/10 from Webmaster |
The 22nd May Live Auction is now full with just over 500 lots and, as always, we have an array of wonderful and diverse items to suit all pockets. Catalogue is ready for the printer and also will soon appear on our website. Latest addition is CALDICOT CASTLE nameplate, like most of the other steam nameplates in this sale, first time at railwayana auction. As GWRA go from strength to strength, we are now offering another On-Line Supplementary auction commencing the first week in July. Like the last one in February, we have a wide selection of everything for the discerning railwayana collector including some extremely desirable items across the board. There are already in excess of 300 lots entered for the Supplementary auction and whilst we are still taking items for this sale, we now only have space for quality. Details will be published once the Live auction dust has settled but 'watch this space' for some wonderful surprises. GWRA ~ Live Railway Auctions at Pershore ~ At their best GWRA ~ On-Line Railway Auctions ~ Second to none GWRA ~ Simply The Best railway station signs, locomotive nameplates, totems, handlamps, locomotive worksplates, railway posters, carriage prints, signal keys, signalling tablets, cabside numberplates, smokebox numberplates, diesel nameplates, GWR, LMS, LNER, SR, LSWR, LNWR, LBSCR, Royal Scots, Jubilees, King, Castle, Grange, Hall, Manor, A4, A3, Battle of Britain, West Country, Merchant Navy, Schools, Lord Nelson, King Arthurs, Coronation, Duchess, Princess, Western, Hymek, Deltic, Warship, Class 40, Class 45, Class 60 |
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17/04/10 from Webmaster |
As we approach the next major auction and put the final touches to the catalogue, we are pleased to announce that the second volume of Poster To Poster by Richard Furness will be formally launched at our venue on the 22nd May 2010 Vol 2, Yorkshire and the North East, starts the journey at Berwick-upon-Tweed and takes you south to the Tyne and Tees area, through the industrial heartland and wonderful coastal resorts via Newcastle & Durham and on to Yorkshire, ending at York itself. A large book of 290 pages containing 388 Posters and 71,000 words. Richard has set his sights on producing 8 volumes in this series and Volume 2 promises to be another gem to complement the already released Volume 1. For more in-depth details visit www.railway-posters.com
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10/02/10 from Webmaster |
More entries for the next on-line auction arrived today in the shape of some very desirable GWR Publicity. Detail later.
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06/02/10 from Webmaster |
The On-Line Auction has now concluded and the resounding success has prompted a further on-line auction scheduled for early July. Entries so far include a substantial collection of Boxed Wrenn, Hornby and other 00 Gauge Locomotives and Rolling Stock. Some desirable Foreign models are also included, more information soon. Entries for this auction are welcome as are items for the Major 'Live Venue' Pershore auction coming up on 22nd May.
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16 Jan 2010 from Webmaster |
The On-Line Auction catalogue is now uploaded and bidding is open. End time is in blocks of 25 spread over 3 days, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th February.
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16 Jan 2010 from Webmaster |
We are pleased to announce that we have secured the majority of the 'other side' Nameplates of the Class 86 locos sold in our May 2009 auction for the forthcoming May 2010 auction. Once again we are auctioning these on behalf of our chosen charity Railway Children The Nameplates are - CITY OF STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY OF LICHFIELD SANSPAREIL PHOENIX THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION COUNTY OF MERSEYSIDE PEBBLE MILL
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10 Jan 2010 from Webmaster |
Here's hoping that all our clients, friends and colleagues had a really Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a most prosperous New Year. As we approach our first major 'live' event of 2010 in the merry month of May, we have an interim, on-line/telephone auction coming up in January, starting on the 26th and finishing between February 2nd and February 4th. More details soon. GWRA ~ Live Railway Auctions at Pershore ~ At their best GWRA ~ Simply The Best railway station signs, locomotive nameplates, totems, handlamps, locomotive worksplates, railway posters, carriage prints, signal keys, signalling tablets, cabside numberplates, smokebox numberplates, diesel nameplates, GWR, LMS, LNER, SR, LSWR, LNWR, LBSCR, Royal Scots, Jubilees, King, Castle, Grange, Hall, Manor, A4, A3, Battle of Britain, West Country, Merchant Navy, Schools, Lord Nelson, King Arthurs, Coronation, Duchess, Princess, Western, Hymek, Deltic, Warship, Class 40, Class 45, Class 60 |
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