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British Railways locomotive headboard THE ABERDONIAN as used on the former London King's Cross - Aberdeen Sleeping car train from 1927. This the first pattern of BR board carried from the early 1950's and regularly hauled by A2 locomotives. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, In lightly face restored condition. This board was acquired from the vendors late cousin some years ago and is believed to be the one that was used on June 1966 steam special from London Waterloo to Aberdeen and return, organised by Warwickshire Railway Society.

British Railways locomotive headboard THE ABERDONIAN as used on the former London King's Cross - Aberdeen Sleeping car train from 1927. This the first pattern of BR board carried from the early 1950's and regularly hauled by A2 locomotives. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, In lightly face restored condition. This board was acquired from the vendors late cousin some years ago and is believed to be the one that was used on June 1966 steam special from London Waterloo to Aberdeen and return, organised by Warwickshire Railway Society. - photo 2

British Railways locomotive headboard THE ABERDONIAN as used on the former London King's Cross - Aberdeen Sleeping car train from 1927. This the first pattern of BR board carried from the early 1950's and regularly hauled by A2 locomotives. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, In lightly face restored condition. This board was acquired from the vendors late cousin some years ago and is believed to be the one that was used on June 1966 steam special from London Waterloo to Aberdeen and return, organised by Warwickshire Railway Society. Auction: November 2023 Sold for: £1,400

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Isle Of Man Railway 125th Anniversary locomotive Headboard ISLE OF MAN RAILWAYS STEAM 125 1873-1998. Painted wood measures 25in x 20in.

Isle Of Man Railway 125th Anniversary locomotive Headboard ISLE OF MAN RAILWAYS STEAM 125 1873-1998. Painted wood measures 25in x 20in. - photo 2

Isle Of Man Railway 125th Anniversary locomotive Headboard ISLE OF MAN RAILWAYS STEAM 125 1873-1998. Painted wood measures 25in x 20in. Auction: July 2023 Sold for: £110

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Headboard PULLMAN SCENIC LAND CRUISE as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 33.5in x 17.5in.

Headboard PULLMAN SCENIC LAND CRUISE as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 33.5in x 17.5in. - photo 2

Headboard PULLMAN SCENIC LAND CRUISE as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 33.5in x 17.5in. Auction: July 2023 Sold for: £90

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Headboard THE FORD EXECUTIVE as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 32.5in x 15.5in.

Headboard THE FORD EXECUTIVE as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 32.5in x 15.5in. - photo 2

Headboard THE FORD EXECUTIVE as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 32.5in x 15.5in. Auction: July 2023 Sold for: £220

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Headboard THE LOCHABER as carried by J36 65243 Maude and Black 5 44767 on this 1984 Railtour to Scotlands Highlands and Islands. It included trips on the West Highland from Fort William to Mallaig and a journey to Oban. Circular cast aluminium 17.5in diameter complete with rear mounting bracket.

Headboard THE LOCHABER as carried by J36 65243 Maude and Black 5 44767 on this 1984 Railtour to Scotlands Highlands and Islands. It included trips on the West Highland from Fort William to Mallaig and a journey to Oban. Circular cast aluminium 17.5in diameter complete with rear mounting bracket. - photo 2

Headboard THE LOCHABER as carried by J36 65243 Maude and Black 5 44767 on this 1984 Railtour to Scotlands Highlands and Islands. It included trips on the West Highland from Fort William to Mallaig and a journey to Oban. Circular cast aluminium 17.5in diameter complete with rear mounting bracket. Auction: July 2023 Sold for: £170

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Headboard THE VODAPHONE EXPRESS as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 32.5in x 15.5in.

Headboard THE VODAPHONE EXPRESS as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 32.5in x 15.5in. - photo 2

Headboard THE VODAPHONE EXPRESS as used on one of the mainline Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 32.5in x 15.5in. Auction: July 2023 Sold for: £150

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Headboard INTERCITY SILVER SWALLOW as used on one of the mainline HST Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 37.5in x 19.5in.

Headboard INTERCITY SILVER SWALLOW as used on one of the mainline HST Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 37.5in x 19.5in. - photo 2

Headboard INTERCITY SILVER SWALLOW as used on one of the mainline HST Diesel charters in the 1990's. Cast aluminium with mounting bracket, in as used condition measures 37.5in x 19.5in. Auction: July 2023 Sold for: £260

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Aluminium Headboard THE FLYING ANORAK BR style together with a square metal Headboard WALDNIEL VENTURER. (2 items)

Aluminium Headboard THE FLYING ANORAK BR style together with a square metal Headboard WALDNIEL VENTURER. (2 items) Auction: May 2023 Sold for: £85

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Locomotive headboard EIIR as used in the coronation year 1953 of Elizabeth II. Painted steel complete with lamp bracket. Painted on the back RETURN TO LEICESTER G.C. MOTIVE POWER DEPOT. In very good condition measures 32in x 21in.

Locomotive headboard EIIR as used in the coronation year 1953 of Elizabeth II. Painted steel complete with lamp bracket. Painted on the back RETURN TO LEICESTER G.C. MOTIVE POWER DEPOT. In very good condition measures 32in x 21in. - photo 2

Locomotive headboard EIIR as used in the coronation year 1953 of Elizabeth II. Painted steel complete with lamp bracket. Painted on the back RETURN TO LEICESTER G.C. MOTIVE POWER DEPOT. In very good condition measures 32in x 21in. Auction: March 2023 Sold for: £750

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British Railways locomotive headboard THE NORSEMAN as used on the former King's Cross - Newcastle boat train service. Face restored with wooden shields added, rear original with RETURN TO KING'S X. Cast aluminium measures 33in x 15.5in.

British Railways locomotive headboard THE NORSEMAN as used on the former King's Cross - Newcastle boat train service. Face restored with wooden shields added, rear original with RETURN TO KING'S X. Cast aluminium measures 33in x 15.5in. - photo 2

British Railways locomotive headboard THE NORSEMAN as used on the former King's Cross - Newcastle boat train service. Face restored with wooden shields added, rear original with RETURN TO KING'S X. Cast aluminium measures 33in x 15.5in. Auction: November 2022 Sold for: £950

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British Railways locomotive headboard THE PALATINE as used on the former London St Pancras - Manchester Central Express from 1957 and regularly hauled by Jubilee and Britannia locomotives. Cast aluminium, In original condition and also painted on the back are details when this board was used after British Railways ownership on a steam special in 1995 from Stockport to ST Pancras hauled by 44767.

British Railways locomotive headboard THE PALATINE as used on the former London St Pancras - Manchester Central Express from 1957 and regularly hauled by Jubilee and Britannia locomotives. Cast aluminium, In original condition and also painted on the back are details when this board was used after British Railways ownership on a steam special in 1995 from Stockport to ST Pancras hauled by 44767. - photo 2

British Railways locomotive headboard THE PALATINE as used on the former London St Pancras - Manchester Central Express from 1957 and regularly hauled by Jubilee and Britannia locomotives. Cast aluminium, In original condition and also painted on the back are details when this board was used after British Railways ownership on a steam special in 1995 from Stockport to ST Pancras hauled by 44767. Auction: November 2022 Not sold, reserve: £1,500

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Headboard, THE ROYAL DUCHY, cast aluminium as carried on the special train of that name on 16 April 2001, hauled by Kinlet Hall and Nunney Castle to Penzance. Photographs and copy of May-Jun 2001 Steam Railway magazine accompanies.

Headboard, THE ROYAL DUCHY, cast aluminium as carried on the special train of that name on 16 April 2001, hauled by Kinlet Hall and Nunney Castle to Penzance. Photographs and copy of May-Jun 2001 Steam Railway magazine accompanies. Auction: October 2022 Sold for: £170

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Headboard THE ORCADIAN from the train that ran between Inverness - Wick/Thurso from 1962-1964 and was diesel hauled throughout. Circular wood in ex railway condition measures 22in x 21in. Accompanying the Lot is an extract from the Railway Magazine January 1973 showing a close-up of this headboard and Class 24 locomotives.

Headboard THE ORCADIAN from the train that ran between Inverness - Wick/Thurso from 1962-1964 and was diesel hauled throughout. Circular wood in ex railway condition measures 22in x 21in. Accompanying the Lot is an extract from the Railway Magazine January 1973 showing a close-up of this headboard and Class 24 locomotives. - photo 2

Headboard THE ORCADIAN from the train that ran between Inverness - Wick/Thurso from 1962-1964 and was diesel hauled throughout. Circular wood in ex railway condition measures 22in x 21in. Accompanying the Lot is an extract from the Railway Magazine January 1973 showing a close-up of this headboard and Class 24 locomotives. Auction: March 2022 Sold for: £750

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British Railways locomotive headboard THE FAIR MAID as used on the former King's Cross - Perth Express from 1956. Cast aluminium, face restored, rear original with other headboard names cast to the right hand side. Has had a weld repair possibly in service.

British Railways locomotive headboard THE FAIR MAID as used on the former King's Cross - Perth Express from 1956. Cast aluminium, face restored, rear original with other headboard names cast to the right hand side. Has had a weld repair possibly in service. - photo 2

British Railways locomotive headboard THE FAIR MAID as used on the former King's Cross - Perth Express from 1956. Cast aluminium, face restored, rear original with other headboard names cast to the right hand side. Has had a weld repair possibly in service. Auction: March 2022 Sold for: £1,100

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Headboard THE ABERDONIAN from the King's Cross - Aberdeen sleeping car train. This version was introduced in the summer of 1962 and was Deltic specific. Painted steel with wooden backboard and steel reinforced ends. In ex railway condition measures 47.5in x 19in.

Headboard THE ABERDONIAN from the King's Cross - Aberdeen sleeping car train. This version was introduced in the summer of 1962 and was Deltic specific. Painted steel with wooden backboard and steel reinforced ends. In ex railway condition measures 47.5in x 19in. - photo 2

Headboard THE ABERDONIAN from the King's Cross - Aberdeen sleeping car train. This version was introduced in the summer of 1962 and was Deltic specific. Painted steel with wooden backboard and steel reinforced ends. In ex railway condition measures 47.5in x 19in. Auction: March 2022 Sold for: £1,000

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British Railways locomotive headboard THE PALATINE as used on the former London St Pancras - Manchester Central Express from 1957 and regularly hauled by Jubilee and Britannia locomotives. Cast aluminium, In original condition with TP painted twice on the back.

British Railways locomotive headboard THE PALATINE as used on the former London St Pancras - Manchester Central Express from 1957 and regularly hauled by Jubilee and Britannia locomotives. Cast aluminium, In original condition with TP painted twice on the back. - photo 2

British Railways locomotive headboard THE PALATINE as used on the former London St Pancras - Manchester Central Express from 1957 and regularly hauled by Jubilee and Britannia locomotives. Cast aluminium, In original condition with TP painted twice on the back. Auction: March 2022 Sold for: £1,500

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Pathfinder Headboard. COTSWOLD TYNE EXPRESS as used on 47483 with 58005 banking at Bromsgrove.

Pathfinder Headboard. COTSWOLD TYNE EXPRESS as used on 47483 with 58005 banking at Bromsgrove. Auction: December 2021 Sold for: £55

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Locomotive Headboard. THE PLANT SESQUI-CENTENARIIAN 150 Nicely painted with rear Loco bracket. As issued for Doncaster Works 150th.

Locomotive Headboard. THE PLANT SESQUI-CENTENARIIAN 150 Nicely painted with rear Loco bracket. As issued for Doncaster Works 150th. Auction: April 2021 Sold for: £80

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British Railways locomotive headboard CAPITALS UNITED EXPRESS as used on the former Paddington - Cardiff - Swansea Express from 1956. Cast aluminium, face restored, rear original with other headboard names cast to the right hand side. Has had two holes drilled into it for mounting which could easily be repaired.

British Railways locomotive headboard CAPITALS UNITED EXPRESS as used on the former Paddington - Cardiff - Swansea Express from 1956. Cast aluminium, face restored, rear original with other headboard names cast to the right hand side. Has had two holes drilled into it for mounting which could easily be repaired. - photo 2

British Railways locomotive headboard CAPITALS UNITED EXPRESS as used on the former Paddington - Cardiff - Swansea Express from 1956. Cast aluminium, face restored, rear original with other headboard names cast to the right hand side. Has had two holes drilled into it for mounting which could easily be repaired. Auction: November 2020 Sold for: £2,900

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British Railways locomotive headboard THE ROYAL HIGHLANDER. In original condition measures 33.25in long.

British Railways locomotive headboard THE ROYAL HIGHLANDER. In original condition measures 33.25in long. - photo 2

British Railways locomotive headboard THE ROYAL HIGHLANDER. In original condition measures 33.25in long. Auction: July 2020 Sold for: £1,100

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British Railways Western Region locomotive headboard THE RED DRAGON. This style of headboard was introduced in 1956. Curved cast aluminium in excellent condition. A rare chance to obtain one of these famous Express headboards.

British Railways Western Region locomotive headboard THE RED DRAGON. This style of headboard was introduced in 1956. Curved cast aluminium in excellent condition. A rare chance to obtain one of these famous Express headboards. - photo 2

British Railways Western Region locomotive headboard THE RED DRAGON. This style of headboard was introduced in 1956. Curved cast aluminium in excellent condition. A rare chance to obtain one of these famous Express headboards. Auction: July 2020 Sold for: £6,000

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British Railways locomotive headboard THE DEVONIAN. In original condition measures 36in long. Has been repaired in service with two vertical welds and a steel strengthening bar at the back. It also has other headboard names cast into the back.

British Railways locomotive headboard THE DEVONIAN. In original condition measures 36in long. Has been repaired in service with two vertical welds and a steel strengthening bar at the back. It also has other headboard names cast into the back. - photo 2

British Railways locomotive headboard THE DEVONIAN. In original condition measures 36in long. Has been repaired in service with two vertical welds and a steel strengthening bar at the back. It also has other headboard names cast into the back. Auction: July 2020 Sold for: £2,700

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Locomotive headboard ROYAL SCOT. This is one of the later examples that were introduced post 1961. Cast aluminium with letters fixed from the rear with small nuts and integral cast lamp bracket. In original condition. These were used on steam and some of the early diesel hauled services.

Locomotive headboard ROYAL SCOT. This is one of the later examples that were introduced post 1961. Cast aluminium with letters fixed from the rear with small nuts and integral cast lamp bracket. In original condition. These were used on steam and some of the early diesel hauled services. Auction: March 2020 Sold for: £2,600

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British Railways headboard ANGLO-SCOTTISH CAR CARRIER. Cast aluminium with bracket on the back and marked RETURN TO DMPS KING'S +. This is the early version used on the steam hauled service from 1960-1962 from King's Cross to Edinburgh, usually Pacific hauled.

British Railways headboard ANGLO-SCOTTISH CAR CARRIER. Cast aluminium with bracket on the back and marked RETURN TO DMPS KING'S +. This is the early version used on the steam hauled service from 1960-1962 from King's Cross to Edinburgh, usually Pacific hauled. Auction: November 2019 Sold for: £850

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Locomotive headboard ROYAL SCOT. This is one of the examples that were introduced in 1961. Cast aluminium with letters fixed from the rear with small nuts. In original condition with plenty of signs of use top and bottom and complete with original mounting bracket.

Locomotive headboard ROYAL SCOT. This is one of the examples that were introduced in 1961. Cast aluminium with letters fixed from the rear with small nuts. In original condition with plenty of signs of use top and bottom and complete with original mounting bracket. Auction: July 2019 Sold for: £4,000

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Locomotive Headboard Anglia Railways 1993 - 1996 Charter Mark.

Locomotive Headboard Anglia Railways 1993 - 1996 Charter Mark. Auction: April 2019 Sold for: £95

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EWS locomotive headboard WORKSHOP DEPOT CLASS 58 FAREWELL TOUR IZ58 WALES CYMRU. In ex tour condition measuring 36in x 23in.

EWS locomotive headboard WORKSHOP DEPOT CLASS 58 FAREWELL TOUR IZ58 WALES CYMRU. In ex tour condition measuring 36in x 23in. Auction: July 2017 Sold for: £60

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Headboard cast aluminium CHELTENHAM SPA EXPRESS. This type 1 headboard was unique to this service on the Western Region as this style of headboard was continued to the Eastern and Scottish regions. Circa 1956 in ex loco condition complete with original British Railways receipt dated 9th January 1963.

Headboard cast aluminium CHELTENHAM SPA EXPRESS. This type 1 headboard was unique to this service on the Western Region as this style of headboard was continued to the Eastern and Scottish regions. Circa 1956 in ex loco condition complete with original British Railways receipt dated 9th January 1963. Auction: November 2016 Sold for: £3,000

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Locomotive headboard BOURNEMOUTH BELLE, cast aluminium. From the famous Western section Pullman train that departed from Waterloo at 12.30 arriving at Bournemouth West at 2.52 steam hauled until 1966 usually by Bulleid Merchant Navy's and Light pacifics. In original ex loco condition with a small crack to the top. This is the first time one of these headboards has been offered for sale.

Locomotive headboard BOURNEMOUTH BELLE, cast aluminium. From the famous Western section Pullman train that departed from Waterloo at 12.30 arriving at Bournemouth West at 2.52 steam hauled until 1966 usually by Bulleid Merchant Navy's and Light pacifics. In original ex loco condition with a small crack to the top. This is the first time one of these headboards has been offered for sale. Auction: July 2016 Sold for: £3,000

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Headboard cast aluminium SALTLEY SEAGULLS, as used on the double headed 37308 & 37114 Saltley Welfare Fund 1Z37 Railton on 19th June 2004.

Headboard cast aluminium SALTLEY SEAGULLS, as used on the double headed 37308 & 37114 Saltley Welfare Fund 1Z37 Railton on 19th June 2004. Auction: July 2016 Sold for: £260

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Alloy headboard. THE WELSH DRAGON with red dragon mounted on top. Quality item.

Alloy headboard. THE WELSH DRAGON with red dragon mounted on top. Quality item. Auction: October 2019 Sold for: £340

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Locomotive Headboard. SANTA STEAM EXPRESS complete with mounted Santa.

Locomotive Headboard. SANTA STEAM EXPRESS complete with mounted Santa. Auction: October 2019 Sold for: £95

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Locomotive Headboard. THE GOLD CUP SPECIAL.

Locomotive Headboard. THE GOLD CUP SPECIAL. Auction: October 2019 Sold for: £75

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