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BR(S) enamel sign WAITING ROOM, F/F dark green. Measures 24" x 18" and is in extremely good condition with a few minor touch-in areas none affecting the lettering.

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Alloy Key Token BURTON DASSET - KINETON. Ex East & West Junction Railway, later the Stratford & Midland Junction Railway section in rural Warwickshire between Stratford and Towcester.

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GWR pre-grouping Pocketwatch by Rotherhams London, engraved on rear of case with large company initials and the number 1692. GWR shows on the enamel face which is extremely good with no chips or crazing. Working order.

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Totem, BR(W) STRATFORD-ON-AVON, H/F. Ex GWR station in the heart of Shakespeare Land in Warwickshire, opened 12 th July 1859 by the OWWR as a branch terminus from Honeybourne. One well executed face repair, a little flat as is normal with these.

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GWR Loco Headlamp complete with original reservoir and burner. Painted white with company initials embossed and picked out in black on the front of the chimney.

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Smokebox Numberplate 45419. Ex Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 Locomotive built by Armstrong Whitworth under works number 1474 in 1937. A copy of the engine records accompany and show that the loco was allocated to Rugby, Walsall, Bescot and Chester. Purchased from Cashmores Great Bridge, along with shedplate and Stanier Hooter for the price of a gallon of petrol. Restored.

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LNWR Double Block Instruments, a pair, one plated 'Up Fast Block' the other plated 'Dn Fast Block' Both appear to be in excellent, ex box condition..

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GWR mahogany cased, drop dial trunk, chain driven Fusee Clock. The movement is a early example having shaped shoulders and a cut out to the bottom, the case is also the earlier type having two side doors and an eight piece wooden surround. Face repainted with the GWR roundel logo long ago. The movement has recently had a main spring fitted and has been lightly overhauled and is in working condition. Delightful case with ivorine plate GWR 3354 on the side. Complete with key. No paperwork but the vendor says it came from Ballingham Station between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye.

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Totem, BR(S) ALRESFORD, H/F, dark green. Ex  LSWR station on the Alton to Winchester line. Opened in 1865 for the new Alton, Alresford and Winchester Railway Company and closed on 5th February 1973 and became part of the Watecress Line under preservation. Very good condition with just slight mottling. A scarce totem.

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London & North Eastern Railway 9" x 5" C/I Works Numberplate 1191 dated 1947.  Ex Thompson B1 4-6-0 Locomotive number 1191, later 61191 under British Railways. Built in May 1947 by the North British Locomotive Co Glasgow under works number 26092. Initially a Doncaster loco, it had a couple of years at Immingham before departing North of the border to St Margarets for 10 more years before withdrawal in August 1965.

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Great Central Railway 3 aspect 'Appleton' Guards Handlamp. Stamped on side casing '19504 GCR'. Bullseye Lens, complete with BR reservoir and BR burner. Restored.

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LMS Signal Box Nameboard TIPTON, wood with cast letters. Measures 35¾" x 10¼", white lettering on red ground. Originally L&NWR territory between Dudley Port and Cosley & Deepfields on the Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton High Level route.

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Cast Iron Cabside Numberplate 3639. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT built Swindon in October 1939 and allocated to Laira. Remained in the Plymouth area right up until 1959 and then relocated to Neyland until withdrawal in January 1963.

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Carriage Print, Bamburgh Castle from a painting by Leonard Squirrell from the LNER series. In an original glazed frame.

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Pullman Car Company china Teacup & Saucer, Side Plate and Butter Dish. A lovely little collection manufactured by Ridgway and bearing the brown and grey 'Grecian Urn' pattern with the Plate and Butter Dish bearing the full Pullman 'double lion' emblem in the centre. All in pristine condition, quite delightful.

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Shedplate 8A, Edge Hill, face restored back ex loco.

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York & Scarborough Railway (NER) Station Platform Lamp bearing the lamp tablet CHERRY BURTON. Ex NER station between Market Weighton and Beverley, opened 1865 and closed forever in 1959. Nice copper chimney with green painted top, no interior.

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LSWR C/I Doorplate LAMPS. Measures 11" x 4", face repainted, rear unrestored.

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Totem, BR(NE) MIRFIELD, H/F. Ex-L&YR station between Dewsbury and Huddersfield opened in April 1845, still open today. Some significant areas of restoration.

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LNER 3 aspect single pie-crust Handlamp, together with an LNER Loco 2 aspect Handlamp, complete with burner and reservoir. Also an LNER Handlamp missing interior, plated FINSBURY PARK BOX No 6.

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LNER double dial mahogany cased Block Instrument with circular brass backplate to lower switch. Traffolite plate reads 'Main Line'. Totally unrestored.

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GNR 12" mahogany cased Fusee Clock numbered 7745 and lettered LNER  on the dial. Ex In working condition, cleaned and oiled recently. LNER records show this clock to have originated from Hull Royal Station Hotel Tea Room.

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GWR C/I triangular Boundary Marker  with the company initials down either side. Complete with 'foot', which has been left untouched, the main body restored and painted chocolate and cream.

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Nameplate THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3178. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3470/E316 in August 1965. Renumbered 86244 under TOPS in March 1974 and was named on the 2nd November 1981 by Lady Vivienne Haig, grandaughter of founder Lord Haig at Euston Station. Scrapped in 2003 at Easco, Immingham Railfreight Terminal. This plate is a Swindon casting. Note: The other side was sold in our May 2009 auction.

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Eight slide boxes containing approximately 1600 35mm colour slides of which 99% are sold with copyright. Top quality comprising:-  Diesel; Preserved Steam; Traction Engines; Blackpool Trams; Overseas. All taken between 1970 and 1995.

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Peckett Steam Whistle, believed ex 0-4-0ST No. 4, built by Peckett in 1937 under works number 1934 and used at the  Millom & Hodbarrow Hermatite Works in Cumbria. Stands 8½" tall and is mounted on a wooden plinth. The whistle is clearly stamped 'Peckett & Sons Ltd, Bristol'

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Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Coat Of Arms, tastefully mounted on a wooden board measuring 16" x 17", in excellent condition.

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GWR C/I Notice re Propping Of Wagon Doors bearing the Manager's name James C. Inglis. Original condition painted in traditional chocolate & cream, 14¼" x 12½".

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Totem, BR(W), KINGHAM, H/F. Ex GWR station between Worcester and Oxford. Good colour and shine but has a crease on the right wing and a large chip in the lower panel along with a few other minor chips. A scarce totem.

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GWR steel and brass Single Line Key Token HOLT - PATNEY AND CHIRTON in a steel hoop holder. Ex GWR section through Devizes which left the West of England Main Line at Patney and joined the Bradford Junction to Chippenham line at Holt. Closed forever in April 1966. 'Holt' has been stamped where 'Devizes' has, long ago, been ground off, whereas the rest of the description is actually cast into the brass plate.

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Carriage Print, River Wharfe from a painting by Frank Sherwin from the LNER series. In an original type glazed frame.

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Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Steel Plated Handcuffs, clearly stamped with company initials 'L & Y R'. Most unusual and certainly not seen before.

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Guards Whistles, qty 5 pre-grouping comprising:- MR Co P.W.; LNWR P.Way; GNR; GCR P.W.; SER organ pipe. All in very good condition.

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Southern Railway enamel Target FOREST ROW. Ex LBSCR station between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells West, opened October 1886 and closed January 1967. Some damage below the central lettering that has eaten through but a rare Target well worth restoring.

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S[E]R 3 aspect Handlamp complete with reservoir and SR burner, unrestored.

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Alloy Key Token MANORBIER - PEMBROKE STATION complete with original Hoop. Ex GWR section between Tenby and Pembroke Dock along the picturesque Welsh coast of Pembrokeshire through Saundersfoot.

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LSWR Block Bell. A large mahogany cased block bell. Brass bell width 6" diameter. Strong clear sound and in working order.

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Shedplate 1C, Watford until March 1965.

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Totem, BR(S) WHITCHURCH NORTH, H/F, dark green, single line. Ex LSWR station between Andover and Basingstoke, opened July 1854. Excellent condition with good colour and shine, just a couple of insignificant face chips. An extremely rare totem, never on the market before.

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Royal Engineers brass Crest from a WD Locomotive, as mounted above the Nameplates. Measures 8½" wide and 9" high depicting the GVR Crown above a wreathed, Latin inscription  and the words 'Royal Engineers' in scroll beneath. Totally ex loco condition.

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GWR Stratford-On-Avon china Saucer. A delightful item 5½" diameter with a 'Z' style logo showing company initials and the town. White with thin gold rim. Excellent condition.

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GWR C/I Annett's Machine painted red with the faceplate a black ground and white lettering. Appears to be complete.

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Headboard THE GRANITE CITY. A painted scroll showing the train name with the initials EIIR and crown atop with thistles either side. This was the Scottish Region’s “Coronation” headboard and  was carried between Glasgow and Aberdeen for a few weeks either side of 2nd June 1953 and then went in to store.  Painted wooden board 32” x 20” in good condition. This was acquired by the president of the Scottish branch of the Stephenson locomotive society and the bracket originally on the back has been removed to facilitate display.

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Single Line Fibre Tablet FELIXSTOWE TOWN - FELIXSTOWE BEACH number 26. Ex GER section on the short section to Felixstowe Pier on the Suffolk coast, closed 1967. Ex box condition.

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Great Central Railway Coat Of Arms, tastefully mounted on a wooden board measuring 16" x 19" , in excellent condition.

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BR(E) enamel platform Sign LADIES ROOM, F/F measuring 36" x 12". Good colour and shine and virtually mint condition.

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British Pneumatic Railway Signal Company (later British Power Railway Signal Co.) tapered and ribbed Signal Arm and spectacle. A significant and historic item from this company, established in 1900 and under licence from America, pioneering the use of low-pressure air operated points and signals. Initial installations were on the L&SWR around Grateley and Andover, later Basingstoke and Clapham Junction. However, this one was fitted during the 1925 scheme at Cambridge, confirmed by a picture of the Cambridge signals adjacent to Cambridge South Signal Box in 'An Illustrated History of Signalling' by M.A. Vanns on page 62. Further, quality photographs are held at the Kidderminster Railway Museum.

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GWR 2 Lever Signal Frame, ex Hartlebury Signal Box having original levers and original, oval brass description plates, one showing ''1 Down Main Detonators Off - On' the other showing '2 Up Main Detonators Off-On'.

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Nameplate GLEN SHEIL. Ex North British Railway Class K - Reid 4-4-0 locomotive built at Cowlairs in May 1917and numbered 9298. Renumbered 2479 in March 1946 and then 62479 by BR in March 1948. Primarily an Eastfield loco assigned to the West Highland line. In 1953 it moved to Kittybrewster to replace older 4-4-0's that had been withdrawn. It was from here that withdrawal took place in June 1961. This is of course the flame-cut 'splasher' nameplate.

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Totem, BR(NE) CASTLEFORD CENTRAL, H/F. Ex NER station on the Burton Salmon to Normanton line. Opened in 1871, it was a one time through station to York but since 1970, it is a reversing terminus. A very rare totem indeed but sadly, the environment at the station caused considerable fading to the tangerine enamel. However, in view of the rarity, you may never get another example.

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BR(W) enamel sign "Passengers Must Not Cross The Line Except By Means Of The Footbridge". Measures 24" x 48".

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BR Bromsgrove Wagon Repair Plates a total of qty 9. Five are mounted on wood, four are loose. Dates are: 1963, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1962,and 1964.

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Shedplate 84A, Wolverhampton until September 1963. Although becoming Laira, this one definitely originated from Stafford Road.

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Smokebox Numberplate 43025. Ex LMS design 2-6-0 class 4 Locomotive built Horwich in 1949. Allocations include Nuneaton, Sutton Oak and Workington. Withdrawn in 1965. Wonderful ex loco condition.

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LNER Pullman Car Clock LNER No 11395. An interesting timepiece that was originally fitted to one of the LNER Pullman cars and later found its way back to Doncaster to be mounted in a custom made mahogany balloon style case. Used as a desk clock by the Medical Officer and eventually resided on the desk of the last General Manager of the Works.  An English going barrel movement in full working condition with a silvered dial marked 'H.Hughes & Co Ltd   Hudson English Lever, LNER 11395' A rare clock.

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Glasgow & South Western Railway Circumferentor as used by company surveyors to measure horizontal angles. Measures 12" diameter, circular brass with company initials engraved clearly in the centre. Housed in original hardwood box.

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Stratford -Upon-Avon & Midland Junction Railway, fully titled, C/I Notice ' Beware Of Trains - Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted'. Lozenge shaped, black lettering on white ground, black border..

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Worksplate The English Electric Co Ltd Vulcan Works Newton-Le-Willows No 3388/D854 1963. Ex Class 37 introduced November 1963 and originally numbered D6910. Under TOPS was renumbered 37693 in July 1986 and then 37210 in Feb 1974. Named SIR WILLIAM ARROL (who designed the Forth Bridge) in March 1990, removed in July 1993. Loco currently stored Tyne Yard. Totally ex loco condition.

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Totem, BR(S) MERSTHAM, H/F, dark green. Ex SER station between Croydon and Redhill, opened in 1845. Some minor edge chipping otherwise in very good condition. A rare totem, not at auction for over 15 years.

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Tyers Single Line brass Key Token engraved GLENFINNAM - ARISAIG No. 22. Ex West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig. Ex box condition.

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Worksplate, Andrew Barclay Sons & Co Limited Caledonia Works Kilmarnock No. 1107 dated 1907, oval brass 16¾ x 11¾". Ex 0-4-0ST locomotive, delivered on the 10/6/1907 to the Lochgelly Iron & Coal Ltd, Fife where it was numbered No. 13. Ex Loco condition throughout.

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Shedplate 71J, Highbridge from September 1954 until February 1958. Arguably the rarest of all shedplates, this one is clean ex loco and has the BRS Triangle on rear.

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Steam Whistle with top operating valve, believed to be ex Robert Stephenson Hawthorne 0-4-0ST No. 7010 dated 1940 and used at the  Millom & Hodbarrow Hermatite Works in Cumbria. Mounted on a wooden plinth and measuring 8½" tall and 1¾" diameter.

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Carriage Print, Richmond from a painting by Jack Merriott from the LNER series. In an original glazed frame.

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BR(NE) Lion-over-Wheel, Gilt, Station Master Cap Badge together with a BR(E) Loco Lamp complete with reservoir and red glass.

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Midland Railway Coat Of Arms, tastefully mounted on a wooden board measuring 16" x 17", in excellent condition.

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Cabside Numberplate 7435, brass construction. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT built Swindon in 1948. Allocated to Stourbridge Junction until 1963 then Aberdare until withdrawal in July 1964. Comes with original BR receipt dated 9th Nov 1966, an interesting list of loco cabsides available at the time, and a b/w photograph showing the loco at Coaley on a Dursley train in February 1962.

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British Railways wooden Station Platform Fingerboard GLOUCESTER - SHEFFIELD - LEEDS and BRADFORD. Chocolate and cream coloured, as acquired from Bath Green Park station in 1966.

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Totem BR(M) F/F LONG BUCKBY. Ex London and North Western Railway Station on the Northampton loop on the West Coast Main Line and the sole surviving "village" station on this part of the route. Excellent colour and shine with slight mottling, a tiny chip on the second "B", hardly noticeable.

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Poster,  'Old & Young Find Skegness Is So Bracing', BR(E) D/R. Classic image of Jolly Fisherman and young boy skipping down the beach. Published by British Railways Eastern Region and printed by Macmillan Ltd, Derby. Vibrant colour and no rips or tears, although there are some tape stains and minor damage. Would display very well.

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Poster, 'Stratford -upon-Avon - Shakespeare's Birthplace' D/R size. Depicts Anne Hathaways Cottage with a bronze image of the Baird superimposed. Published by British Railways Western Region and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Extremely good condition with very minor edge creasing and a very small tear central bottom edge.

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Poster, BR(W) D/R  'Porthcawl - For Happy Healthy Holidays' by Harry Riley. Arguably the best of the Porthcawl posters being the absolute epitome of 1950's holidays at the seaside. Depicting a young boy and girl with their little dog and bucket & spade, on the steps of the beach-front promenade. Lots of families and other trippers around, soaking up the sun, sea & sand. Published by the Railway Executive Western Region and printed by Jordison. Excellent condition with a few creases.

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Poster, British Railways Q/R 'Britains First All Electric Main Line' by Vic Welch. The famous Woodhead Route with 27000 on a passenger train passing 26051 on a freight train on the Manchester - Sheffield main line. Published by British Railways London Midland Region and printed by Waterlow. Some wrinkling with age but good overall.

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Poster, GWR 'Devon - The Shire Of Kings' by J.P. Sayer, Q/R size. A most delightful map of Devon with host of inset caricatures and images of famous people, places and anecdotes. Down the left side are the coats of arms of Exeter, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Tavistock and Dartmouth. Large GWR Roundel with the twin shields bottom right.  Looks to have been used as publicity for the S.P. Mais 'Glorious Devon' booklet. Published by GWR Paddington No. 50 and printed by Jordiison. Folded with slight border loss top right and tear top left. A few pin holes and minor tears but a wonderful poster nevertheless.

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Poster, GWR (with a mention of the SR) ' Cornwall - Land Of Legend, History & Romance' by J.R. Sayer, Q/R size. A most delightful map of Cornwall with host of inset caricatures and images of famous people, places and anecdotes. Large GWR Roundel and twin shields bottom right. Looks to have been used as publicity for the S.P. Mais 'The Cornish Riviera' booklet. Published by GWR Paddington No. 51 and printed by Jordiison. Folded with a few pin holes and a few clean tears but a wonderful poster nevertheless.

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Poster BR(W), 'Barmouth - Queen Of The Cambrian Coast' by Henry Stringer depicting a lady in traditional Welsh dress overlooking the bay. Published by British Railways(Western Region) PR144/62 and printed by Jordison & Co Ltd.  In excellent condition with folds.

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Poster, BR(W) 'Llandrindod Wells The Wye Valley Health & Holiday Resort', D/R. A lovely image in Art Deco style across the lake with the hills as a backdrop. Published by the Railway Executive (Western Region) PR3 and printed by Waterlow & Sons.  In good condition with folds, one edge tear and a small tear in the image.

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Poster, 'Service To Industry' by Terence Cuneo, Q/R. Depicts steam and diesel trains arriving and departing at the ICI chemical works at Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees. Virtually mint, no folds or tears at all.

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Poster, 'Isle Of Man For Happy Holidays - See The TT Races June 2nd, 4th & 6th - Travel By Rail From Ardrossan', D/R. Superb image of No. 55 Motor Cycle and Rider with outline of island and course as a backdrop. Although undated, this is most likely to be circa 1960, the days of Mike Hailwood and the appearance of the first Japanese Bikes. As with many posters, the station sent to is written on the back, this one states 'Hillington East' which is near Glasgow. Folds but in excellent condition.

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Poster, British Airways 'Concord  - Fly The Future, Fly The Flag', D/R size. Simple, yet effective image of just Concord on a dark blue background. Overall extremely good with some creasing and edge wrinkling.

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Poster, 'The Tay Bridge - See Scotland By Train' by Terence Cuneo, Q/R size. Wonderful image of Class 40 coming off the bridge and a steam loco heading in the opposite direction. Published by British Railways Scottish Region and printed by Waterlow. Creased and some edge tears, one being 3" clean on the right side.

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Worksplate 9" x 5" brass, London & North Eastern Railway 2701 Darlington Works 1927. Ex Gresley Class D 4-4-0 locomotive D49 'Shire' named DERBYSHIRE. Built in the November of 1927, it was originally numbered 251. Renumbered to 2701 by the LNER in December 1946 and finally 62701 by BR in June 1948. Number ground off but still visible but the later BR strip 62701 accompanies. Predominantly a Hull Botanic Gardens and Bridlington loco. Withdrawn in September 1959.

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Smokebox Numberplate 45427. Ex LMS 4-6-0 Class 5  Locomotive built 1927 by Armstrong Whitworth builders number 1482. Allocations include Carnforth, Northampton and Chester Midland. Withdrawn 1966.

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Nameplate PEBBLE MILL. Ex BR 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3135. Built by British Railways Doncaster Works in January 1966. Renumbered 86040 under TOPS in November 1973 and again to 86256 in March 1975. Named on the 17th November 1981 at Birmingham International Station by Paul Sidey, Head of BBC Network Centre. It was named to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the BBC Pebble Mill centre in Birmingham. The unveiling ceremony was broadcast live on 'Pebble Mill At One'. Withdrawn October 2002 and scrapped in 2006 at Ron Hull Jr, Rotherham. This plate is a Swindon casting. Note: The other side was sold in our May 2009 auction. Note: The other side was sold in our May 2009 auction.

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LSWR enamel Destination Indicator, ex Guildford station:- Bracknell - Wokingham - Earley - Reading. Black lettering on white ground measuring  8" x 6½" approximately. In excellent condition.

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Ian Allan Combine of British Locomotives dated 1944. No underlining whatsoever, just annotated with a Christmas 1944 endearment to the recipient on the inside cover. A wonderful and extremely rare example of one of the firsts.

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Original watercolour Painting by well known artist and illustrator Vic Welch of an LNWR double-headed express departing Conway through the castle archway. Image size 17½" x 12¼", glazed frame size 24" x 18¼".

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Guards Whistles, qty 22, including GWR, LNER, LMS, NBR, BR(W), BR(NE), BR(M), BR(E). All reasonable condition.

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Totem, BR(S) WINCHESTER CITY, H/F. EX LSWR station opened on the 10 June 1839 by the then London & Southampton Railway. It carried the 'City' name to avoid confusion with the Didcot Newbury & Southampton station named Winchester Cheesehill, later changer to Chesil. When the latter closed in 1966, the remaining station changed its name a year later to simply Winchester. Excellent colour and shine, one small chip bottom right of centre doesn't detract from this rarity.

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Midland Railway C/I Mile Marker '3½ from H' (from Hereford). Triangular shape with '½' showing each side. Ex Creden Hill on the Hereford to Hay-on-Wye line.

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Railway Crockery, a small collection of 9 Teapots comprising:- GNR Refreshment Dept (x2); LNWR Crewe Refreshment Rooms; LNWR Refreshment Room Dept; GNR Dining Car; LNER Refreshment Dept (x2); LMS; MR Co. Some repaired, must be viewed.

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BR(S) enamel Doorplate 'WAITING ROOM', F/F double line. Good colour and shine but some damage around the right top and bottom bolt holes.

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GWR machine engraved Signal Box Brass Shelfplate ABERDARE SOUTH PLATFORM LINE. Ex Aberaman Signal Box on the Taff Vale Railway line between Mountain Ash and Aberdare. Measures 4¾" x 1½" and is in in good condition.

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GWR Staff Jigsaw 'Lost In Transit'. Made up on card to show completeness and accompanied  by the original, square box with label "May you and yours find entertainment at home in solving this Jig-Saw Puzzle - If its message goes home, you will help to solve a big problem facing the Company'. It is perhaps no wonder this is the rarest of all GWR Jigsaws, issued only to staff in the Goods Departments, it is known to have been rejected by them as intimidating and many were simply confined to the fire!. This one is in excellent condition and the box is extremely good.

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Southern Railway Lamp of interesting style and proportions. Brass plated 'Lamp Manufacturing Company, London', it is embossed SR on the side and has feet on the base. Originated from Selhurst Depot and may well have been from the Engineers Department or the Carriage & Wagon Department.

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Carriage Print 'Golden Arrow, Continental Express' by Richard Ward from the Southern Region Series. In an original type glazed frame.

98

North Eastern Railway Button Whistle. Early Victorian style with a pair of pre 1900 Senior Staff brass buttons, one each side. Complete with original 'pea' and in fine working order.

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Royal Crown reputedly carried by Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 'Hudson' Locomotive number 2850 when, along with a couple of other locos, it hauled the Royal Train from Quebec to Vancouver carrying HM King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their first visit to the Dominion. It was after the visit that the King (who was an avid train enthusiast) approved the fitting of crowns to the running boards of the Hudsons and they became known as 'Royal Hudsons' thereafter. The loco 2850 wore the crown when it was subsequently exhibited at the New York World's Fair. Two of these were made, one for each side of course, so, an incredibly rare and historic item measuring 13" x 13½" and in totally ex loco condition. Accompanying is a framed & glazed, signed, limited edition print no. 3/350 of The Royal Train by Douglas A. Manning. It clearly shows how the  crown was fitted on the forward running board.

100

Nameplate BURGHCLERE GRANGE. Ex GWR 4-6-0 'Grange' Class Locomotive built Swindon September 1936 and numbered under BR 6809. First shed allocation Old Oak Common and in  August 1950 moved to Penzance. Another transfer in March 1959 was to Bristol, St. Philip's Marsh. Withdrawn from Southall in July 1963 and scrapped at Swindon Works. Ex loco condition, first time on the market. Note: Burghclere Grange was a mere stones throw from the Didcot Newbury & Southampton railway line a few miles south of Newbury.

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Cunard Jigsaw Puzzle  "Loading and unloading a mammoth Cunarder - an everyday scene at the Liverpool, London and Southampton Docks". Made up on card to show completeness, it measures 16" x 12" and comprises approximately 150 pieces. Extremely good condition, the lift-lid box is pretty sound but has scuffs and rubs. One of the rarer Cunard Puzzles.

102

Worksplate The English Electric Co Ltd Vulcan Works Newton-Le-Willows No 3533/D962 dated 1965.  Ex Class 37 introduced April 1965 and numbered D6973. Received TOPS number 37273 in 1974 and later 37410 in 1985 (Note, elsewhere in the sale, we have a different plate from a loco that was also numbered 37273 at some time). Named ALUMINIUM 100  in September 1986 at the Alcan Works, Lynemouth. The loco is currently being refurbished at Marcroft Engineering, Stoke-on-Trent. Totally ex loco condition.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Holzapfel's Anti Corrosive & Anti Fouling Compositions - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. A superb, pictorial sign depicting the two ships, HMS Cornwallis and Cunard Liner Mauritania. Measures 36" x 30¼" with some chipping, especially around the periphery, the worst being over the central propeller. A significant find.

104

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Webbs Seeds - Wordsley Stourbridge ' depicting the bunch of multi-coloured chrysanthemums. Measures 38" x 27" in a wooden frame. Excellent condition.

105

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Sun Cycles and Motor Cycles'. Black on yellow with the full emblem of the Sun Cycle & Fittings Co Ltd Birmingham England crest on the left. Measures 42" x 15" with some repairs. An extremely rare sign.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Big Tree Gold Medal Wines'. Depicts a large bunch of red and white grapes with a bottle of red and white wine. Very attractive. Measures 28" x 22" with some small areas of restoration. A rare sign, not seen in any reference books.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'The Original Sturmey Archer 3 Speed & "Tricoaster" Fitted Here'. Red lettering with black shadow appears in the centre of the gear hub, all on a yellow ground. Double sided with right angled mounting flange. Measures 21" x 13", some restoration but a very rare sign nevertheless.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Gossages Magical Free Lathering Soap'. Double sided with right angled wall mounting flange,, other side states 'Wheel Brand (with ships wheel) Gossages Dry Soap'. Measures 16" x 9", no restoration and in excellent condition.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Spratt's Canary Mixture And Budgerigar Mixture - The Clean, Safe, Sound Bird Seeds That Are Sold Only In Packets' Depicts the Canary made from the word 'Spratts'. Measures 24" x 12", no restoration, extremely good condition.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Borax Starch Glaze - Improves All Starch - You Cannot Glaze Without It - In Penny Packets Everywhere - The Patent Borax Co Ltd., Ladywood, Birmingham'. White lettering on blue ground depicting the famous Borax Maid and the image of the lady on the packet. Measures 15" x 10" and apart from top left and right bolt hole damage and a chip on the 'B', it is in excellent condition.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Robin Starch', white lettering on dark blue ground depicting the famous robin sat atop a stiff, white collar. Measures 17" x 11" and is in extremely good condition with very minor edge restoration and very minor pock marks. Overall quite stunning.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Globe Metal Polish', dark blue lettering on yellow ground with 'metal' in white. A small 7" x 5" approximately in extremely good condition with minor chipping across the bottom.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Hudsons Lamp Oil - Best Lamp Oil At Lowest Price' Dome shaped measuring 7" x 9" approximately. Some extremely good restoration but looks exceptionally good,

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Smokebox Numberplate 48417. Ex  2-8-0 class 8F Locomotive built 1943 at Swindon as ordered by the Railway Executive for the war effort. Originally on loan to the GWR, it was taken into LMS stock a short while before nationalisation. Allocated to Saltley, it found its way to the Western region having a spell at Tyseley and then Stourbridge before transferring to Bolton prior to withdrawal in 1967.

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Totem, BR(W), PERSHORE,H/F. EX OWWR station between Evesham and Worcester. Excellent colour and shine, just a few small areas of restoration.

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Industrial Nameplate PARIS. Ex 0-4-0ST Peckett Locomotive, built June 1938 under works number 1949 and sent to Milford Docks Company, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. Measures 20½" x 6½" and is face polished only .

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BR(S) enamel Doorplate LAMPS, F/F. Measures 18" x 6", some restoration not affecting lettering.

118

Southern Railway enamel Target HINCHLEY WOOD. Ex Southern Railway station between Surbiton and Claygate, opened October 1930. Good colour and shine, some repairs already filled but not painted. First time on the market, not known to have Targets so an unprecedented find.

119

British Railways Advertising Cards (carriage print style) each very colourful and measuring 24" x 11", qty 2 comprising:- New Pullman Diesel Express Services - The Birmingham Pullman & The Bristol Pullman; The South Wales Pullman, The Bristol Pullman & The Birmingham Pullman. Both have colour images of the train itself, both are excellent but the latter does have a slight dog-ear bottom right.

120

Totem BR(Sc) SCOTSTOUN EAST, F/F. Ex Caledonian Railways station on the North bank of the Clyde between Glasgow Central and Dumbarton. Originally Victoria Park, it was re-named Scotstoun in October 1900 and the 'East' was added in June 1952. Closed 5th October 1964. Virtual mint condition, only once at auction previously and this was the one, so, may well be the only survivor.

121

Carriage Print, River Thames at Putney from a painting by Wilson  from the LNER series. In an original glazed frame.

122

Worksplate LMS BUILT 1906 NB LOCO, oval cast brass.  Ex Highland Railway Drummond 4-4-0 'large' Ben Class locomotive No. 47 BEN A BHUIRD. Later LMS number 14416 and BR number 54416, although probably never numbered such having been withdrawn in September 1948.

123

Tyers No 6 Brass and steel Single Line Tablet LINTON - HAVERHILL No 20, in excellent condition, Haverhill was re engraved when the section was lengthened. From the Great Eastern Railway line from Shelford – Long Melford which closed on the 6th March 1967.

124

London Brighton and South Coast Railway C/I Axlebox Cover, measuring 13½" x 9½" and nicely cast L&BSCRY No7.

125

GWR machine engraved Signal Box Brass Shelfplate CWMBACH JUNCTION. Believed ex Aberaman Signal Box on the Taff Vale Railway line between Mountain Ash and Aberdare. Measures 4¾" x 1½" and is in good condition.

126

GNR mahogany cased Telegraph Instruments, a pair, one ex Louth Signal Box bearing the side circuit card 'Alford to Grimsby and listing the following locations:- Alford, Aby, Legbourne Road, Louth South, Louth North, Ludboro, North Thoresby, Holton-le-Clay, Waltham, Hainton Street, Grimsby Goods Junction, Grimsby Garden Street. The second has no card but is known to have originated from North Thoresby. Both in extremely good, ex box condition.

127

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

128

Nameplate CITY OF STOKE ON TRENT. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3184. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3476/E322 in October 1965. Renumbered 86206 under TOPS in July 1973 and was named on the 15th December 1978 by the Lord Mayor of Stoke. Withdrawn from service in October 2002 and finally scrapped at Sims Metals Cardiff in 2004. This plate is a Swindon casting.

129

Great Eastern Railway C/I Station Platform Seat Ends, qty 2. Both undamaged.

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Totem, BR(M), HOLYWELL JUNCTION, F/F. Ex LNWR North Wales location. Extremely good condition throughout.

131

Shedplate 1E, Bletchley until May 1973.

132

Great Northern Railway (Ireland) 3 aspect Signalman's Handlamp brass plated 'THURLES 8'. Complete with original reservoir clearly stamped G.N.R.I and burner. The lamp body is also stamped 'THURLES 8' and the reducing cone is stamped 'CIE' indicating a later addition. A lovely lamp in excellent condition. Note, Thurles station is in Co. Tipperary and opened in March 1848. It is famed for the location of the arrest of  William Smith O'Brien who performed many crimes during The Famine in the mid 19th century.

133

LMS Hawkseye BREDON. Ex Midland Railway station on the main Birmingham - Bristol route between Bromsgrove and Cheltenham. The station opened in 1840 and closed in January 1965.

134

London & North Western Railway  Waiting Room Display depicting x 12 sepia prints of various destinations in the company's area.. Headed at the top in hand painted brown, red and gold lettering is the company title. Below in the same style 'Places Of Interest And Resorts' also showing on bottom left 'Euston 1899' and bottom right 'Fred Harrison - General Manager'. Measures 67½" x 41" in a modern frame behind clear, safety perspex. In extremely good condition.

135

Midland Railway 12" oak cased Fusee Clock complete with an original Collectors Corner receipt showing the clock to be ex Ketton Signal Box. The original dial shows BR(E) 15200 and ghost lettering of John Smith & Sons, Midland Clock Works, Queen Street, Derby. Note Ketton was between Stamford and Luffenham Junction, closing in June 1966. Working order.

136

Enamel AA Roadsign 'Chard 6¾ - Taunton 25' with AA winged badge on left and AA & MU lettering beneath. Measures 30" x 10" and is in good overall condition with some areas of restoration, mainly on the yellow ground. The AA and MU merged in 1920.

137

Collection of qty 8 BR enamel Capbadges comprising: Fishtail- BR(S)  'Porter',  BR(Sc) 'Porter', BR(NE) 'Porter', Totem - BR(S) 'Porter', BR(W) 'Guard', BR(NE) 'Foreman', BR(M) 'Foreman'. All in very good condition.

138

Oil on Canvas Painting of Castle Class 5058 Earl Of Clancarty on a West Of England Express by  Mike Jeffries. Measures 27" x 21" overall in wooden frame and is in excellent condition. Mike Jeffries is a well known Transport Artist, born Plymouth just before the outbreak of WWII and still actively painting on a commission basis.

139

GWR Pregrouping Pocket Watch, by Lancashire Watch Co Ltd Prescot. A good quality English made watch with top wind and lever set for time adjustment. The dial is free from chips  and has GWR enamelled below the XII position as well as the makers name. The good quality nickel case has matching numbers 342 to all parts and the back of the case has GWR 1964 hand engraved onto it, the movement is fully signed Lancashire Watch Co Ltd Prescot & London. In fully cleaned and working condition, this type of watch is the rarest GWR pattern of all and the first time we have sold one.

140

Totem BR(S) FOLKESTONE WEST, F/F, light green. Ex South Eastern & Chatham Railway station opened in 1863 as Shorncliffe Camp. Re-named Shorncliffe in July 1926 and finally Folkestone West in September 1962. Virtually mint.

141

Tyer's No.6 Single Line brass Tablet GLENFINNAN - ANNAT No. 30. Ex West Highland line between Fort William and Mallaig. Re-engraved from an original Glenfinnan - Banavie Tablet. The Glenfinnan to Camus-na-Ha section opened on 15th November 1942 as a wartime measure and re-engraving would have probably occurred then. When the latter box was replaced by Annat signal box on 21st June 1964 it was re-lettered once more. Glenfinnan and Annat signal boxes were both closed on 6 December 1987.

142

Headboard 'THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS', wooden construction. As used regularly on both Worcester and Old Oak 'Castles' plying the route from Paddington to the cathedral cities of Worcester and Hereford on this wonderful train.

143

Lancashire & Yorkshire  3 aspect Handlamp stamped with the location 'ROSE GROVE' complete with later reservoir and burner. Stamped with company initials on side casing and also on rear, brass clip. Front bullseye lens intact. Restored.

144

Industrial Locomotive brass Nameplate LONGBRIDGE. Ex 0-4-0DH built by Hunslet number 6982 in 1970. At the Austin Rover Works Longbridge until December 1985 when sent to Marple & Gillott, S. Yorks for scrap.

145

Original watercolour Paintings by Vic Welch. A total of six, unfinished paintings all approximately 20" x 13½" and in various state of completion, a couple having subject on both sides. Together with a small trunk full with cuttings, photographs and other printed locomotive material catalogued by company, as used as reference material by the artist. Also a collection of brushes that the artist used to execute the paintings and probably many others. A wonderful insight into the technique and artistry of this famous Railway Painter and Illustrator. These items have been entered by the son of Vic Welch.

146

Worksplate, Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds number 1635 dated 1929. Ex Standard Gauge 0-4-0 Saddle Tank built for Sir Lindsay Parkinson Ltd, Talbot Sawmills, Blackpool where it was given the Number 3. Note: Jacob Parkinson and Co, forerunner of Sir Lindsay Parkinson & Co Limited, was founded working from a small shed on Central Drive. As the business expanded into the building trade, the Parkinsons built a sawmill-cum-joinery to supply timber for their projects, and moved into the new premises in Kent Road in 1896. In 1936, they won the contract to build The Liverpool - East Lancashire Road which was Britain's first purpose built intercity highway linking the cities of Manchester and Liverpool. Windle Cutting was excavated and to reove spoil, a temporary railway was laid and this loco would have undoubtedly have been used for this purpose.

147

Shedplate 1F, Rugby from September 1963 until December 1968.

148

Great Central Railway Button Whistle, made from tinplate and soldered to the side are two 25mm GCR Nickel plated buttons, in totally original unclean condition. A rare item not seen by us before.

149

Tyers Token Machine, complete as far as can be ascertained. Brass plated number 549, it comes in original condition, ex Pembroke Signal Box.

150

North Eastern Railway Oak cased Fusee Clock. An early clock with a moulded wooden surround, back box with 2 side and bottom door. It is a good quality English fusee movement with shaped shoulders.  The dial has been re-written post 1948 and  now reads 'BR(NE) 11684'. The LNER clock records show that this clock was located at South Stockton Yard Masters office.  A nice early clock that has been recently overhauled , complete with pendulum and key.

151

BR(M) enamel Doorplate TICKETS, F/F. Most unusual size of 13½" x 3½" and in virtually mint condition with just a hint of maroon enamel loss around both right-hand bolt holes.

152

GWR mahogany cased Lamp Repeater with a wonderful, brass plate 'Up Starter Up Advanced Starter Redditch North Up Inner Distant'. Excellent condition, obviously used when BR(W) took over that particular line.

153

Smokebox Numberplate 4675. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT 5700 Class, built Swindon 1944. Allocated to Tondu for most of its working life, withdrawn from Llanelly in June 1965. Clean ex loco.

154

LNER cast brass 9 x 5 Tenderplate number 7257. Ex Gresley 2-6-2 V2 Class locomotive number 60917. However, the tenders were not tied to any one loco in particular as they were moved around to different locos quite often. May well have been attached to 60913, the worksplate of which appears elsewhere in this auction.

155

Organ Pipe Steam Whistle. Believed to be ex Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST locomotive No. 1 works number 2333 built 1953 and used at the  Millom & Hodbarrow Hermatite Works in Cumbria.. Measures 11" tall and mounted on a wooden plinth.

156

Shedplate 56B, Ardsley from July 1956 until October 1965 and then Healey Mills from September 1966 until December 1967. Clean, unrestored condition.

157

Alloy Key Token PORTMADOC - CRICCIETH. Ex Cambrian Railways section on the southern Lleyn Peninsula in North Wales. Excellent condition.

158

NER brass, signalbox lever description plate '12 TO OR FROM STAITHS WEDGES' indicating use at or near a Coaling Wharfe around the coal mining fields of the North East. Nice condition.

159

Railway Crockery, a  collection of Cups and Mugs qty 23 comprising:- GWR, LNWR, SR, LMS, GNR, NER, Southern Railway, Highland Railway etc. Some with cracks and repairs, must be viewed.

160

Totem, BR(E) MELDRETH, H/F. Ex GNR station on the Hitchin to Cambridge Main Line, opened 1 August 1851. Two holes drilled in the end, repaired crease otherwise good colour and shine.

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Cabside Numberplate 9452, brass construction. Ex  0-6-0PT built by Stephenson & Hawthorn in July 1951 under works number 7589.Allocated to 87A Neath and later  87F Llanelly. Withdrawn in May 1965 and cut up at Birds Bynea in Aug. 1965. Ex loco condition.

163

Collection of qty 29 BR Capbadges, fishtail and totem styles. Some in good condition, some requiring restoration.

164

BR(Sc) Enamel Station name Poster Heading 29" x 5¾" CUPAR STATION. In excellent condition with good shine and colour. An unusual item of a type we have not seen before.

165

British Railways, GWR pattern C/I sign RAILWAY COMPANIES ENGINES MUST NOT PASS THIS NOTICE. In good original condition, and uncommon sign.

166

Carriage Print,  Stirling Bridge from a painting by Jack Merriott from the LNER series. In an original type glazed frame.

167

Shedplate 1G, Woodford Halse from September 1963 until June 1965.

168

GWR pine Ticket Cabinet measuring 38" x 44" x 8½" complete with roll front Tambour and all racks and labels intact.  Well branded GWR to the rear and also attached is a GWR label Taunton.

169

Works Numberplate/Nameplate MILLOM No. 7. Ex John Fowler 0-4-0DM locomotive works number 4220012 built 1961 and used at the Millom & Hodbarrow Hermatite Works in Cumbria. Oval brass measuring 11¾" x 7¾".

170

Totem, BR(S) SYON LANE, F/F, dark green. Ex LSWR station between Brentford and Feltham. Very good condition with good colour and shine, one small face chip.

171

LNER Sliding Knob 3 aspect Handlamp. Stamped on reducing cone with the location 'LITTLEPORT 20'. Complete with correct reservoir and burner. Littleport was on the Ely to Kings Lynn line.

172

Industrial Nameplate PHYLLIS, ex standard gauge 0-4-0ST built by Bagnall No.1453 of 1895 which went new to Sir Alfred Hickman at Bilston, Staffs. In 2/1925 it moved to the Oxfordshire Ironstone Company Ltd near Banbury and worked there until 1944 when it was relegated to a siding with a cracked firebox. Apart from its use for a short spell as a snow plough in 1947 it remained there until sold to James Friswell and Son Ltd., also of Banbury, in 9/1951. It was scrapped by them on site 3/1952. Measures 26" x 4¾", cast brass and in totally ex loco condition with original maroon painted background.

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Isle of Man Railway, small Teapot. A wonderful item with the full title scroll beneath the 3 legged motif showing clearly on the side. Manufactured by Dunn Bennett & Co, Burslem, it is white with gold rim and spout decoration, black motif. The spout is protected with a metal cover. Extremely rare and in extremely good, undamaged condition.

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Shedplate 1B, Camden until January 1966.

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Smokebox Numberplate 73092. Ex British Railways Standard 4-6-0 Class 5MT Locomotive built October 1955 at Derby. Allocations include Shrewsbury, Gloucester Barnwood, Eastleigh and Guildford. Withdrawn in July 1967 and cut up at Cashmores Newport. Loss to the left hand side. Note: the plate is alloy so a replacement but is ex loco and has clearly been carried.

176

GWR thick card Advertising Notice 24" x 11" with red roundel logo 'Sunday Excursions from Paddington' lists 16 destinations with specimen return fares. Destinations are:-  Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham Spa, Chester, Gloucester, Leamington Spa, Malvern, Newport, Oxford, Warwick, Weston-super-Mare, Weymouth, Wolverhampton and Worcester. Wonderful!

177

London & North Western Railway brass Locomotive Whistle with valve clearly stamped 'LNW'. Copy of receipt shows this to be ex G2 Super 'D' class number 49417 and purchased from the Loco Stores at Chester Bridge, Crewe for the princely sum of 30/- (£1.50 in monopoly money).

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Nameplate COUNTY OF MERSEYSIDE. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3161. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3453/E299 in October 1965. Renumbered 86249 under TOPS in April 1974 and was named on the 7th September 1981 by Councillor W. Wiseman, Chairman of Merseyside Council at Liverpool Lime Street Station. Withdrawn from service in October 2003 and scrapped in 2005 at JT Landscapes, MOD Caerwent. This plate is a Swindon casting. Note: The other side was sold in our May 2009 auction.

179

Tyers No 6 Brass and steel Single Line Tablet  LONG MELFORD - CAVENDISH No 8 in excellent condition. From the Great Eastern Railway Marks Tey - Sudbury - Haverhill - Cambridge route, which closed west of Sudbury on the 6th March 1967.

180

Totem, BR(W) AFON WEN, F/F. Ex Cambrian Railways station between Criccieth and Pwllheli, opened in September 1867 and closed in December 1964. Virtually mint, exceedingly rare, only once on the market ever.

181

Worksplate 9" x 5" C/I, London & North Eastern Railway 2494 Cowlairs Works 1920. Ex North British Railways Class K - Reid 4-4-0 locomotive D34. Built in July of 1920, it was originally named GLEN  GAU. The LNER were somewhat embarrassed by this naming because no such Glen existed in Scotland, so, in July 1925, it was re-named GLEN GOUR. Withdrawal came in April 1959.

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British Railways(E) 6" carved oak Clock by Dent, numbered 2153. Retailed in the 1920's and supplied to the GER. Good quality movement made by Coventry Astral. Complete with original key. LNER records show this clock to originate from Spelbrook Signal Box, Sawbridgeworth which lay between Broxbourne and Bishops Stortford.

183

LMS mahogany cased Signalbox Block Instrument, single dial with handle beneath.

184

BR Bromsgrove General Repair Wagon Plates, qty 10  with 5 on a wooden board and 5 loose. Dates are:- 1951, 1953, 1956, 1959, 1961 (2 different months), 1962,1963 and 1969.

185

Totem, BR(S) FRIMLEY, F/F, light green. Ex LSWR station between Ascot and Ash Vale just north of the main Waterloo - West of England main line at Sturt Junction, opened in 1878. Good colour and shine, some areas of restoration.

186

Caledonian Railway 3 aspect Handlamp with a large brass plate engraved 'KIRKBUDDO STATION No 4'. The cone is stamped 'Caledonian 1622' and the side of the lamp, above the brass plate, is stamped 350 so a very early lamp with a different insert. The reservoir is original and also stamped 'Caledonian' but the burner is a later, unmarked replacement. All aspect glasses are missing. The lamp is totally unrestored. Note: Kirkbuddo station lay between Broughty Ferry and Forfar through the quaint villages of Monikie and Kingsmuir. It closed to passengers on 10th January 1955 and completely on 9th October 1967.

187

BR(M) Enamel running in Board CHARWELTON, in two parts. Ex Great Central Railway station, opened on 15 March 1899 and closing almost 64 years later on the 4 March 1963. Measuring 67" x 12" and 76" x 12", both have good colour and shine with just a few small chips. Little or nothing has survived from this location.

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Scammell Mechanical Horse 3 Ton Plate, alloy construction, flat bottom curved top. Ex 1930's 'square box type' vehicle, predecessor of the Scarab. Fitted on the centre front below the radiator, the vehicles were utilised extensively by the railway companies, particularly the GWR and LNER when first introduced in the  this one came from the Hereford area and may well have been in use at Hereford station.

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Totem, BR(Sc) RESTON, F/F. Ex North British Railway station on the East Coast Main Line between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Dunbar, junction for the one time link to St Boswells and the Waverley Route via Duns. Opened on the 22nd June 1846 with the Branch to Duns opening on the 13th August 1849. Closed to passengers on the 10th September 1951  and completely on the 7th November 1966. A couple of minor chips, one below the 'N' and one insignificantly near the border. Good colour but a little flat. A great rarity, first time on the market and the very first station on the main line from Berwick to have totems, the next being East Linton beyond Dunbar.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Quaker Oats - In Packets Only - Food For All Seasons'. Dark blue lettering with white outline on an orangey yellow ground. Measures 24" x 12", some areas of restoration but very good overall.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Buy Hudson's Soap'.  Text within a red ground circle with yellow border, all on a dark blue ground with yellow border. Measures 10½" x 10½" with some restoration but very good overall.

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Enamel Advertising Sign 'Cruickshanks Lemonade'. Measures 15" x 7", no restoration, extremely good overall.

194

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Fill Up Here With National Benzole Mixture'. White lettering within a black arrow and then black lettering with white shadow on a yellow ground. Double sided with right angled mounting flange. Measures 18" x 12", excellent condition.

195

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Lyons Tea'. Measures 15" x 11" and is in virtually mint condition.

196

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Eat Colman's Mustard With Our Noted Cooked Meats, Pies etc And Enjoy Them More. Blue and red lettering on a white ground with red border. Measures 22" x 14", no restoration and very good overall.

197

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Robin Starch'. White lettering on deep blue ground. Measures 20" x 12" and is in excellent condition.

198

GWR C/I Signal Box Board BONCATH SIGNAL BOX. Measures 73" x 9". Ex GWR location in a quiet village between Whitland and Cardigan. The station opened in August 1886 and closed when the Cardigan service ceased in September 1962. The box would have survived a further 8 months until freight was withdrawn and the line closed completely.

199

Alloy Key Token TOWYN - LLWYNGWRIL. Ex Cambrian Railways section on the beautiful Welsh coast towards Barmouth. Excellent condition with original key end.

200

Nameplate HOUGHTON HALL. Ex Gresley LNER B17 Class 4-6-0 locomotive built Darlington in October 1930 and originally numbered 2812. Renumbered 1612 in 1946 and finally 61612 by BR in January 1949. Withdrawn September 1959. Note: The magnificent Houghton Hall is situated in Norfolk, not far from Sandringham and was the home of Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister.

201

BR(M) enamel Sign 'PLEASE SHOW TICKETS', F/F measuring 16" x 10". Good colour and shine, minor chipping around part of the edge.

202

Totem, BR(S) HAMPTON, F/F, light green. Ex LSWR station on the branch from Strawberry Hill to Shepperton, opened 1st November 1864. Good colour and shine, small chip to the bottom.

203

Carriage Print, Twizel Bridge from a painting by Jack Merriott from the LNER series. In an original glazed frame.

204

Federated Malay States Railway Coat Of Arms mounted on a wooden board. A superb image of a leaping tiger within garter and to the outside, an intricate framework bringing the overall length to 36" (19" wide). Excellent condition throughout.

205

Midland & Great Northern Railway C/I Trespass Notice.

206

Smokebox Numberplate 43258. Ex Midland Railway Johnson 0-6-0 Locomotive built 1890. A Gloucester Barnwood engine during BR days but ended up at Sutton Oak prior to withdrawal in 1959.

207

GWR Locomotive Drivers Seat complete with steel mounting bracket.

208

Great Western Railway red painted, wooden Coal Bucket with handle, beautifully painted in yellow lettering with black shadow ' G.W.R WEYMOUTH LOCO'. Stands 12" high and is 11¾" diameter. Excellent condition, the Vendor, unsurprisingly, was Shedmaster at Weymouth in the early 1960's and rescued this from oblivion.

209

Glasgow & South Western Railway Ground Signal Mechanism of substantial proportions (and weight). The counter-balance is cast with the company name and the entire mechanism appears to be in full working order. Complete with original C/I Lamp with fitted signal arm plates to show when rotated and a later interior.

210

Totem BR(S) BOURNEMOUTH WEST, F/F, light green. Ex Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway Terminus opened in 1874 and closed in October 1965. An evocative and desirable sign in excellent condition with only minor edge chips and good colour and shine.

211

London Brighton & South Coast Railway Loco Lamp. A large three aspect loco headlamp Rotating drum showing clear and red with third aperture blanked off which was standard practice. Stamped LB&SCR to top and bottom, LB&SCR full title brass badge. Steel loco allocation and location plate showing "B607 THREE BRIDGES" This loco was a Stroudley class E goods loco originally numbered 107 in Brighton days. Bulls eye lens unmarked. Signs of original green paint with red top under BR black. Superb example and a rare survivor.

212

Shedplate 1D, Devon Road from June 1960 until September 1963 and then Marylebone until May 1973.

213

North Eastern Railway Signal Box Board RIPLEY. 37½" x 9" approximately, cast letters on a wooden board, exactly as it came from the station box when it was taken out of use.

214

Worksplate North British Locomotive Company Ltd Glasgow 1919 Atlas Works 22246.  Ex ROD Class 2-8-0 locomotive purchased by the GWR in 1925 and numbered 3044. Originally a Cardiff engine but from nationalisation until withdrawal in 1956, it was allocated to Pontypool Road.

215

BR(S) 12" oak cased, Fusee Clock number 10319, ex Charing Cross station. Back box is also marked 10319. Complete with key and pendulum, In full working condition.

216

GWR brass Signal Box Shelf Plate TO BRISTOL WEST DEPOT DOWN GOODS LOOP. Most likely from Parson Street Junction Signal Box, machine engraved.

217

LNWR 3 aspect Guards Handlamp stamped 'L&NWR Carr Dep WOL' on both the side and reducing cone. Also stamped 'LMSR Wol A 4882'. Complete with correct reservoir and burner.

218

Carriage Print 'Bourton-on-the-Water - Gloucestershire' by Claude Buckle from the Western Region Series. In an original type glazed frame. Excellent condition.

219

Petrol Globe FINA complete with rubber sealing ring on base. A most stunning 'Deco' style 1950's item manufactured from glass and showing 'Fina' on both sides in black shadowed white on a red ground. A rare one for sure and is in extremely good, displayable condition with just a very minor piece out of the rim beneath the seal, a small, hair-line crack near the base and possible some restoration.

220

Totem, BR(W), LEDBURY, H/F. Ex GWR station on the Worcester to Hereford line, the Herefordshire side of the Malvern Hills. Very good condition with good colour and shine and a few well executed repairs.

221

Shedplate 11A, Carnforth from 1948 until April 1958 and then Barrow-in-Furness until June 1960. Face restored.

222

British Railways, GWR pattern C/I sign RAILWAY EXECUTIVE ENGINES MUST NOT PASS THIS NOTICE. In good original condition, and uncommon sign

223

Smokebox Numberplate 4135. Ex GWR 2-6-2T locomotive built Swindon in October 1939 and allocated to Pontypool Road, staying there until 1962 before spending a couple of years at Hereford. Sent for withdrawal to Cardiff East Dock in June 1964.

224

Industrial Locomotive brass Nameplate LICKEY. Ex 0-6-0DE built by BR Derby in 1952, numbered D3011 and used at Eastleigh Depot until moving to the Austin Longbridge Works in 1973 when this name would have been applied. Scrapped in December 1985 at Marple & Gillott, S. Yorks.

225

Great Eastern Railway fully titled C/I Notice 'Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted. Face painted overall in dark blue, rear ex trackside.

226

London Brighton & South Coast Railway brass Hudsons Thunderer Whistle. Clearly stamped in small lettering 'L.B.& S.C.R' on one side. Excellent condition, complete with original pea and fully functional. A rare one indeed.

227

GWR Pill-box Station Masters Hat in extremely good condition throughout. Small size as most of these were.

228

London Midland & Scottish Railway Coat Of Arms, tastefully mounted on a wooden board, measuring 20" x 20", in excellent condition.

229

Single Line Fibre Tablet SHELFORD JUNC - LINTON number 6. Ex GER Stour Valley section between Pampisford and Bartlow within the Cambridge - Audley End - Bartlow triangle. Closed March 1967. Ex box condition.

230

Totem, BR(M) TAMWORTH, F/F. Ex LNWR (low level) or MR (high level) station between Birmingham and Derby and, on the West Coast line, between Rugby and Crewe. Probably the most famous of all 'spotting' locations in the country and absolutely drizzled with memories. Deep colour and shine, indeed in excellent condition with the exception of a small dent bottom right edge and very minor scratches.

231

Enamel AA Village  Sign 'Rhosneigr' showing  Llangefni 11miles, Menai Bridge 18 miles, London 157 miles. Circular 30" diameter with only four small areas of loss to restore.

232

Worksplate, Brush Sulzer No 483 dated 1963. Oval cast alloy, ex D1755. Received first TOPS number 47541 in September 1974 and named QUEEN MOTHER in October 1982 at Aberdeen station by HRH Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The nameplates were removed in February 1991 and transferred to 47703. The loco is preserved at Tyseley.

233

Shedplate 5C, Stafford until July 1965. Face may have been repainted, back is ex loco.

235

Southern Railway enamel Target BECKENHAM JUNCTION. Ex SECR station between Penge and Bromley. Good shine with just a few chips and usual edge knocks.

236

LMS String Tin as used in the Parcels Department. Best one seen with much of the original, green paint still evident and the initials 'LMS' in yellow well visible.

237

Enamel Street Signs, qty 2, one Russian (measures 16" x 5¾") and one French (measures 16" x 9¾"). Both white lettering on blue ground and both in excellent condition.

238

British Railways enamel Sign, red on white 'Danger Don't Touch The Conductor Rails'. Measures 20" x 12½" and is in virtually mint condition.

239

GWR wooden Chairs, a pair, both branded 'GWR'  on the rear of the seat frame. Classic Victorian style, both require re-upholstering but would definitely be worthwhile to make an attractive duo.

240

Totem BR(W) LAPWORTH, F/F. Ex GWR station on the Birmingham Snow Hill to Paddington route. Originally Kingswood, it was re-named in May 1902. Virtually mint.

241

Rhymney Railway brass Whistle by Thunderer. One side stamped 'R.R' the other 'P. Way 70' Excellent, working condition and complete with chain.

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Headboard THE FLYING SCOTSMAN. Standard design with rear bracket to fit top central lamp bracket. Information on the rear indicates that this was carried by the loco 4472 Flying Scotsman from Peterborough to Carnforth on Sunday 13th March 1983 as part of the 'diamond jubilee' celebrations.

244

Alloy Key Token MAGPIE GROVE - SANDY Jc. Ex GWR section on the Llanelli to Mynydd Mawr line. Earlier known as the Carmarthenshire Tramroad it was established in 1802 and claimed to be the oldest Public Railway in Britain. It closed in 1844 only to re-open in 1883 operated by the newly formed Llanelly and Mynydd Mawr Railway Co. Absorbed by the GWR in 1922 and later, under BR, was worked as a main artery for coal distribution from the Gwendraeth Valley until the closure of Cynheidre Colliery in 1989. Both Sandy and Magpie Boxes opened in July 1962 and closed in February 1968. Ex box condition.

245

Caledonian Railway cast brass Shelfplate 5¾" x 2" MADGESCROFT.  Ex CR location on the Glenboig to Perth line, NE of Glasgow. Still in original, as removed condition with black wax infill and red edges.

246

Shedplate 1H, Northampton from September 1963 until September 1965.

247

Enamel Advertising Sign 'John Bull Tyres & Accessories'. Depicts John Bull himself with his Union Flag Vest. Double sided hanging style measures 20" x 20", no restoration, very nice indeed.

248

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Board Of Agriculture & Fishing' Given to recognised stud farms supplying horses for the war effort. Some restoration to the coat of arms.

249

Indian Railways small enamel sign 'To Stop Train Pull Chain - Penalty For Misuse 50 Rupees'. Measures just 7" x 2½" and is in 3 different languages.

250

Southern Railway enamel Target KEW GARDENS. Opened by the L&SWR on 1 January 1869, in an area of market gardens and orchards. Located on the branch to Richmond built from the West London Joint Railway starting north of Addison Road. The line ran through Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith via a now closed curve and Grove Road station in Hammersmith (also now closed). Via a short connection from the N&SWJR to Gunnersbury the line was also served by the NLR. For 5 months in 1870, the GWR ran services from Paddington to Richmond via Hammersmith & City Railway tracks to Grove Road then on the L&SWR tracks through Kew Gardens.  Good colour and shine, some repairs already filled but not painted. Extremely rare and desirable, never on the market before.

251

Poster, 'London Midland Electrification - Still Making Progress' by Greene, Q/R. Vibrant scene at Stafford station in 1963 with blue electric E3005 and green electric EMU. Published by British Railways London Midland Region and printed by Waterlow. Edge crinkling and folds, one 2" clean tear right side.

252

Poster, 'London Midland Electrification - Forging Ahead' by Greene, Q/R. Vibrant image of blue electric loco E3005 at speed passing a PW gang and overtaking a green EMU. Published by British Railways London Midland Region and printed by Jordison. Creased and some edge tape repairs.

253

Poster, SNCF French Railways 'Paris' by Nathan, D/R size. Wonderful execution of Notre Dame across the Seine with a busy bridge in the foreground. Excellent condition.

254

Poster, SNCF French Railways 'The French Riviera', D/R size. Typical execution showing a colourful, impressionist view of the sea front.

255

Poster, Chemin de Fer Francais, 'Provence' by Yves Brayer, D/R size. Depicts a few houses and church through the trees with hills in the background. Excellent condition except a few marks on rear.

256

Posters, qty 4 to include 'This Is The Age Of The Train with Jimmy Saville'; Intercity APT The Shape Of Things To Come'; The Dorset Coast; 'British Rail Runs Out Of Steam - the 15 Guinea Special'

257

Posters, a bundle of circa 26 French, German & Belgian Railways plus some others, a miscellany of sizes all dated around the 1970's.

258

Posters, qty 7 to include:- BR Germany - Harwich showing German Train; BR Holland From Harwich showing Dutch Harbour; SNCF The Atlantic Coast; SNCF The French Alps; SNCF Alsace (Dali); Belgian Railways Bruges; Swedish State Railways Winter In Sweden.

259

Posters, quantity 8 all BR to include:- Sail Away To The Isle Of Man; Arrive Early On The Kent Coast; Port Sunlight Centenary; Ride The Fairbourne; Scotland For Steam; Beautiful Britain; Didcot Centre; Leeds Settle Carlisle; 100 Years Of Mersey Rail.

260

Totem BR(S) EXMOUTH, F/F. Ex LSWR station east of the River Exe. Opened on 1 May 1861 with a  docks branch being opened in 1868. In 1903 a branch to Tipton St. Johns opened and ran through Budleigh Salterton. This line closed in March 1967 and Exmouth station slowly became a mere shadow of its former glory. One small face chip otherwise excellent colour and shine.

261

Ian Allan Combine of British Railways Locomotives, Summer 1959, no underlining.

262

Somerset and Dorset Railway 3 aspect Hand Lamp. A large Midland pattern hand lamp in 'as found' condition with brass "S&DJR 3074" plate on body. The reducing cone has ''MR' stamped in small letters. Original slide in reservoir and reflector with brass burner, no markings. Complete with green and red glasses. Unrestored in original condition.

263

Colour Slides, circa 300 modern traction taken late 80's early 90's. Good quality in the main, sold with copyright.

264

Colour Slides, circa 650 in a cardboard box and a clear slide box. Requires sorting, lots of modern traction and preservation.

265

Headboard THE SHAMROCK. Famously used between 1954 until 1966 on locomotives that hauled the London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street Boat Train service with connections to the Coast Lines ferry services from Pier Head to Belfast and Dublin. As well as Princess Royals, Royal Scots and later class 40's, the prototype Deltic hauled this train on many occasions.

266

Brass Cabside Numberplate 8444. Ex GWR design 0-6-0PT built by William Bagnall in 1954 under works number 2954. Allocated to Aberdare and later Aberbeeg in South Wales. Withdrawn in 1963.

267

GWR C/I Signal Box Board MAESTEG NEATH ROAD SIGNAL BOX. Ex Port Talbot Railway & Docks, later GWR location between Port Talbot & Pontyrhyll. Measures 102" in length.

268

Industrial Nameplate CARMEN. Ex standard gauge 0-6-0ST built by Hawthorn Leslie 2396/1898 which was ex-works on 25 May 1898 and went new to North's Navigation Collieries (1889) Ltd, Maesteg Railways. To NCB with site on 1 January 1947 and later worked at Garw Colliery, Blaengarw. To E.L. Forrester & Co. Ltd., Port Talbot for scrap in September 1965 but not broken-up until October 1975.

269

GWR mahogany cased drop dial trunk chain driven Fusee Clock. A very early example with the makers name SKARRATT WORCESTER clearly visible in ghosted writing on the original dial.  The chain driven English fusee movement has shaped shoulders, cut out to the bottom of the plates  and ringed pillars. The case is one of the early types with a segmented 8 piece surround and lovely flame mahogany to the drop of the case, 2 side doors and the ivorine plate GWR 2926 affixed to the left hand side. The clock has benefited from an overhauled in the last few years and is excellent working condition complete with key and pendulum.

270

Totem BR(M) H/F BLISWORTH. Ex London and North Western Railway West Coast Main Line station and  junction for SMJ route to Stratford on Avon, closed in 1960. Excellent  colour and  shine and a excellent chip repair on the right hand end, probably the best available from this Station.

271

Nameplate CALDICOT CASTLE. Ex GWR 4-6-0 Locomotive, built Swindon Works December 1923 and numbered 4074. Double chimney and 4 row superheater fitted April 1959. Initially allocated to Old Oak Common, it soon found its way to Swansea, remaining there right up until 1962 when a short spell at Reading then Swindon, saw withdrawal take place in May 1963. Discounting the preserved Caerphilly Castle, this is actually the first of all proper Castles ever built and famously, also took part in the GWR/ LNER locomotive exchange trials of 1925 against Gresley Class A1 Pacific number 4474 Victor Wild, running between Paddington and Portsmouth. Note: The beautiful Caldicot Castle is 5 miles SW of Chepstow, Monmouthshire.

272

GWR Signal Box Shelf Plate, machine engraved 'St. ANDREWS JUNCTION'. From the Avonmouth to St Andrews line in the Bristol Docks area. Excellent condition.

273

Brecon & Merthyr Railway Brass and Wood Single Line Staff engraved in large letters PANT JUNC AND IVOR JUNC. The section ran from just north of Dowlais Central where, at Ivor Junction, the L&NWR line from Abergavenny joined the line to Brecon. A quite magnificent train staff, the likes of which we have never seen before. Measures 20" in length with thick brass strips screwed to the wood through the entire length and three indented plates bearing the engravings, these alone being 7" long and 1" wide. A substantial piece of very early signalling.

274

Shedplate 88A, Cathays until December 1957 and then Radyr until January 1961, finally Canton until September 1963.

275

Nameplate PHOENIX. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3196. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3488/E334 in December 1965. Renumbered 86219 under TOPS in October 1973 and was named on the 6th August 1979 at Willesden Depot without ceremony. Withdrawn from service in May 1996 and finally scrapped in 2002 at Easco, Immingham Railfreight Terminal. This plate is a Swindon casting.

276

Birmingham Corporation Street Sign HALL ST, cast iron with ornate shape and ends. Originated from a bridge parapet near Birmingham Snow Hill Station.

277

LMS (Midland Railway pattern) alloy Signal Box Lever Description Plates, qty 4 comprising: Up Distant From Kings Norton; Up Outer Home From Kings Norton; Facing Points Main Line To Lifford Junction; Down Lifford To Up Main Outer Home. Ex Lifford West Junction Signal Box, all mounted on a board.

278

Great Eastern Railway Police Truncheon. Plain design measuring 15" in length with integral, turned handle grip. Stamped clearly 'G.E.R. 23'. Excellent condition.

279

Brass Shedplate 52A Gateshead until October 1965 for steam, then May 1988 for diesel. This ex NER shed used brass codes on its allocation of diesel locos, mainly Class 46 “Peaks” and the Class 55 “Deltics.”

280

Totem, BR(W) GRIMES HILL & WYTHALL, F/F. Ex GWR station on the North Warwicks Line between Shirley and Earlswood Lakes. Virtually mint, Extremely scarce, only once ever at auction before and it was this particular one.

281

London Brighton & South Coast Railway circular wooden String Box measuring 6½" high and 4¾" diameter at the base. The lift-off lid has a stub nipple for the string to exit and the base is branded 'LB&SCR'. A wonderful little item of considerable scarcity. Accompanying is a turned, wooden bowl, 5½" diameter, also branded beneath 'LB&SCR'. Probably used for small change in either a ticket office or pay office.

282

Headboard THE BRITANNIA PHOENIX. Standard design with rear bracket for mounting on the top centre lamp bracket. A b/w and colour photograph accompany showing 70000 BRITANNIA carrying the headboard on the occasion of the re-naming by Kay Swinger, wife of the Chairman (the late Peter W. Swinger) of the Britannia Locomotive Co. Ltd at Crewe Station on 27th July 1991. The train later departed Crewe for Hereford.

283

Headboard 'THE BRITANNIA CHESHIREMAN. Rectangular measuring 16" x 51¼". A colour photograph accompanies showing the plate affixed to Britannia,  location unknown but the train ran on the 23rd June 1994 from Gloucester to Crewe.

284

Colour Slides, an enormous collection of Steam from the collection of the late Peter Swinger, Chairman of the Britannia Locomotive Co Ltd. As well as a huge quantity of large slide boxes containing steam through the preservation years, most significantly there is a box dedicated to the history of 70000 BRITANNIA herself. The accompanying literature details not only the slides but details of the many tours that were headed by this famous loco.

285

Nameplate FLYING KILTIE, wooden construction, worn by 70000 BRITANNIA for the film 'Lime Street' starring Robert Wagner and John Standing in 1985. It was filmed on the Nene Valley Railway and a b/w photograph accompanies showing the plate fitted to the loco and the film crew on the running board. An interesting and quite historic item indeed.

286

GWR Brass Drum clock By Skarratt of Worcester, the white porcelain dial which has enamelled on it  J.M.SKARRATT & Cie, PARIS, G.W.R. is in excellent condition with no visible repairs or damage, the brass case has an early number 2054 hand engraved into the side. A nice early clock which has recently been cleaned and overhauled and much rarer than the Kays versions.

287

Worksplate 'Built 1955 Doncaster', oval cast iron. Most definitely from one of the 10 Scottish BR Standard Class 5 locomotives in the series 73100 to 73109. In ex loco condition.

288

Smokebox Numberplate 47346. Ex LMS class 3F 0-6-0 Locomotive, built 1926 by the North British Locomotive Company with makers number 23415. A Stockpot loco during BR days, withdrawal coming in 1959.

289

London Transport enamel Sign for Embankment with the 3 line table to the right showing Circle Line in yellow, District Line in green and Northern Line in black. To the right is the circular station emblem with the three coloured lines going left and right and the brown, Bakerloo line going top and bottom. Measures just 18¾" x 2¾" and in excellent condition throughout. An unusual one.

290

Totem BR(S) WEST NORWOOD, H/F, dark green. Ex LBSCR station between Clapham Junction and Crystal Palace, opened December 1856. Virtually mint.

291

London & North Western Railway copper plated Gauge Glass Lamp complete with original, rape oil burner which is clearly stamped L&NWR. The lamp is stamped with company initials on the top and also on the rear. A delightful little lamp.

292

Southern Railway 3 aspect hand lamp. Discovered in Frome and is in 'as found' condition It appears part Midland and part Southern. It is of a design not seen before, possibly totally wind-proofed with an unusual flip top having draught filters and a system that allows the front door to be removed completely by taking out a pin and not permitting any wind to affect the flame. The lamp could then be attached to something else. Many of the component are LSWR and judging by the stamping looks to have been produced around the time of grouping. Bearing in mind the location found and the typical SDJR eye-shaped brass plate, it was probably used on that line. Stamped in bold lettering ' SR' on body and the brass eye on red cone "E. GALLE." Lamp complete with Red and Green glasses with the clear aperture tightly placed with strip glass (Typical Midland style) L&SWR stamped, sloping front reservoir with BR brass burner for use with a low and large front lens.

293

London Brighton & South Coast Railway glass Carafe. Acid etched in large letters 'LB&SCR' on the side, it stands 9¼" tall and is in extremely good, undamaged condition for its age.

294

London & North Eastern Railway Works Numberplate, 9" x 5", fully tiled and bearing the number 69100 Darlington Works 1902, C/I construction . Ex North Eastern Railway N10 Class Locomotive built in October of 1902 and numbered 1138. Later numbered 9100 by the LNER and finally 69100 by BR in May 1950. Allocated to Gateshead pretty much all of its life. Withdrawn in November 1957. Face only restored in all black long ago.

295

Industrial Locomotive brass Nameplate FRANKLEY. Ex 4wDH built by Thomas Hill, Vanguard Works number 283V for use at the Austin Works Cofton Hackett and for some time at Longbridge.

296

LNER 16" mahogany cased Fusee Clock complete with an original Collectors Corner receipt dated 14-7-90. Records show this to have been in use at Enfield Chase Platform. Working order.

297

Smokebox numberplate 42695. Ex LMS Class 4P 2-6-4T locomotive, built Derby in 1945 under Lot 177. Allocated primarily to Glasgow Polmadie, it did see a short spell at Edinburgh and Motherwell. Scrapped in 1964. Appears to be ex loco condition with light blue numbers on a black background.

298

GWR wooden Milepost  top showing '134 - III' (134¾) black letters on yellow ground. As recovered a few yards past the Bewdley side of Stourport Level Crossing.

299

GWR Signal Box Shelf Plate, early hand engraved 'KNOWLE & DORRIDGE LOOP LINE'. Excellent condition.

300

Nameplate LOCH SHEIL. Ex LNER K2 Class 2-6-0 locomotive built by Kitson & Co under works number 5343 in July 1921. Originally numbered 4693, it was named in March 1933 whilst carrying this number. It became 1783 in January 1946 and finally 61783 under BR in April 1948. Allocated initially to Eastfield to work the Fort William and Mallaig services. In 1952 was transferred to Keith. Withdrawn in June 1959.

301

Alloy Road Sign LOW BRIDGE 15' - 0". Has a full set of reflective beads in the bridge section. Manufacturers name Needham Stockport on rim. Unrestored condition.

302

Carriage Print 'Ettrick Bay, Island of Bute' by Alistair Macfarlanes, from the Scottish Region series. In an original glazed frame. Excellent condition.

303

Worksplate, cast alloy, Andrew Barclay & Sons Co Ltd., numbered LWDMU 681 dated 1985. Ex 4-wheeled DH 230Hp "Pacer" Class 143, 2-car sets numbered 143601 to 143625, AB numbers 669 to 718/1985 to 1986. The initials stand for Light Weight Diesel Multiple Unit. Bodies were built by Walter Alexander of Falkirk and the Underframes by AB.

304

WITHDRAWN

305

Brecon & Merthyr Railway Brass and Wood Single Line Train Staff painted FOCHRIW STATION AND BARGOED COLLIERY. Located near to the GWR & Rhymney Joint line to Cwm Bargoed and north of the Rhymney Railway station of Bargoed itself. Measures 17½" in length having a brass divider screwed into the wood and the names painted in indented sections of the wood. A very early staff, the likes of which we have not seen before.

306

London Underground enamel Station Sign ST. JOHNS WOOD. Early, one piece design with black edges. Sadly no bronze frame but a lovely, displayable sign measuring 23½" x 17½" with a few touch-in areas.

307

Worksplate North British Locomotive No 27417 of 1954, brass diamond shape. Ex Standard Gauge 0-4-0DH which went new to Colvilles Ltd, Clydesbridge Steelworks, Cambuslang, where it was numbered 77/52/10 (formerly 2/1: previously 2/15). It transferred with the site to British Steel in March 1970 and was out of use by the middle of that decade being scrapped shortly afterwards. In ex loco condition.

308

GWR brass collared Fogmans Handlamp together with a BR(NE) Guards van Lamp, an unmarked 3 aspect Handlamp; LMS Signal Lamp Interior x 2, a BR(M) Signal lamp Interior and a BR(S) Crossing gate Lamp complete with interior.

309

NER Platform Lamp with station name STAINTON DALE. Ex NER station between Scarborough and Whitby, opened July 1885, closed 8th March 1965. Brass top, the sloping cover has been restored in red. Lacks interior but very attractive and displayable.

310

Totem, BR(W), COLWALL, F/F. Ex GWR station on the Worcester to Hereford line, the Herefordshire side of the Malvern Hills. Excellent condition with good colour and shine.

311

Industrial Locomotive brass Nameplate COFTON. Ex 4wDM built by Ruston Hornsby number 441933 in 1960 and in use at the Austin Works, Cofton Hackett. Moved to WF & JR Shepherd Ltd., St. Peters Newcastle in July 1978.

312

L&SWR 3 aspect Hand Lamp. A restored, side door type complete with brass strengthening ring. Reducing ring stamped L&SWR with brass plate "NE.81" (Nine Elms) plus Brass E plate. Body stamped SWR with large brass L&SWR.Co plate soldered to door. Red and Green glasses intact. Original Vessel stamped L&SWR, Reflector stamped L&SWR Co in two places. Prime example of this early lamp.

313

Ian Allan Combine of British Railways Locomotives, Summer 1960, no underlining.

314

LMS enamel Running-In-Board EARDISLEY. Ex Hereford Hay & Brecon Railway, opened June 1863 and taken over by the Midland Railway a few years later. In 1874, the Kington & Eardisley railway opened and Eardisley became a junction.  Measures 60" x 26", cream lettering on maroon ground, cream, inset border. Late LMS style, used only on a relatively small number of stations. Reasonable condition with some chips that are well worth restoring.

315

Totem, BR(W), HEREFORD, H/F. Ex GWR station on the Cathedrals Express route and also the joint route from Shrewsbury to South Wales. Earlier style with chocolate flange. Excellent colour and shine, hardly any defects at all.

316

Shedplate 87F, Llanelly until July 1964. Face all black, rear ex loco.

317

GWR wooden Platform Sign with cast letters GENTLEMEN. Measures 48¾" x 12" and is in totally ex station condition.

318

SECR 3 aspect, square fronted Guards Handlamp stamped 'SE&CR' on the side and also on the reservoir.

319

Southern Railway enamel Target SOUTHFIELDS. An interesting history being an ex Metropolitan & District Railway station, opened in 1889 and closest to All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club known as Wimbledon. The LSWR opened the extension from East Putney to the Clapham Junction - Barnes Line and worked through the station. The Southern Railway erected Targets but abandoned services through the station in 1941.  Good colour and shine, some repairs already filled but not painted. A scarce one for sure.

320

Nameplate SANS PAREIL. Ex BR 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3106. Built by British Railways Doncaster Works in October 1965. Renumbered 86214 under TOPS in August 1973 and was named on the 17th April 1980 at Willesden Depot without ceremony. Withdrawn from service in October 2002 and scrapped in 2006 by Ron Hull Jr, Rotherham. This plate is a Swindon casting. Note: The other side was sold in our May 2009 auction.

321

Alloy Key Token PENCADER - BRYN TEIFY. Ex GWR section through Pencader Junction on the long gone Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line. Closed February 1965. Traces of yellow paint.

322

SWRy District Inspectors 3 aspect Hand lamp. A typical tall DI hand lamp with 'Spry' stamped on the body. It has a brass plate on the reducing cone "R.S.W BARLOW WATERLOO". There are signs of a further three other plates that have been removed. Copper lens cone and a drop-in, double skinned reservoir having reflector and unmarked brass burner. An uncommon lamp indeed, stripped to bare metal ready for painting.

323

Cast Iron Finger Post style Road Sign 'To Cowarne Mill & Froome Hill'. Note the early spelling of what is now 'Frome Hill'. Double sided with integral pointing hand. Slight loss at post end. Comes with a printed Sale details and Plan of the actual Mill and surrounding land dated 14th August 1889. Note, this was mid way between Worcester and Hereford.

324

Road Sign 'Burnhill Green 3 Beckbury 4¾' Totally unrestored. Came from the centre triangle of Bridgnorth, Telford and Wolverhampton.

325

Southern Railway enamel Target SHEPPERTON. Ex LSWR terminus at the end of the branch from Strawberry Hill, opened 1 November 1864. The original scheme intended that it would extend to a terminus on the Middlesex bank of the River Thames just north of Chertsey, but this plan was abandoned in 1862. Note:  Ian Allan Publishers have their offices at the western end of the station, and the company purchased a Pullman car "Malaga" for hospitality purposes, which is on static display near the buffers. Good colour and shine, some repairs already filled but not painted.

326

Bridge Makers Plate 'The Cleveland Bridge Engineering Coy Ltd Bank Top Darlington 1884'. Oval C/I measuring 14" x 10¼". A famous company who built historic railway bridges like the Victoria Falls, and King Edward VII at Newcastle, as well as the Transporter Bridge Middlesborough, Tamar road bridge, and Chiswick bridge over the Thames. Newer bridges included Forth road bridge, Humber bridge and the QE II bridge on the M25.

327

Midland Railway 3 aspect Handlamp complete with original MR Co reservoir and LMS burner. Unusually plated 'E.R.B No 20' on the side casing. Also brass plated 'Midland Railway 15640B' on the reducing cone.

328

Birmingham Tram Destination Blind showing 11 destinations to include Special Car, Bearwood 29, Windmill Lane 30, Soho 31, Depot Only, Ladywood 33, Hagley Road 34, Grove Lane 55, Five Ways Only, Rednal 70 and St Pauls Road 80. Together with a piece of tram interior oak marked 'Spitting Strictly' and a piece of bevelled glass from a quartelight window.

329

ASLEF framed and glazed Poster/Certificate measuring 29" x 37" including the substantial, original frame. Presented to Brother Adams at Monument Lane, early 1920's. Colourful vignettes of locos and infrastructure. Very good condition.

330

Totem BR(Sc) ESKBANK & DALKEITH, F/F. Ex North British Railways station on the Waverley route between Galashiels and Edinburgh. Eskbank was opened as Gallowshill on 21st June 1847 and retained this name until 1850. It was renamed Eskbank and Dalkeith in 1954 after the Dalkeith terminus Station to the East was closed. Closed 6th January 1969. Good shine with just a couple of face chips, slight staining.

331

Ian Allan Combine of British Railways Locomotives, Winter 1960/61, no underlining.

332

GWR 1948 pattern Block Instrument with a pair of circular, bakelite Repeaters attached on top with brass plates number 4 & 5.

333

BR(S) Stop Watch, Swiss made by Lemania. The face has the main second hand calibrated as normal from 0 - 60 seconds and a red miles per hour indicator that checks at ¼ mile markers at the periphery extreme. A small minute face shows top central. The rear of the case is engraved BR(S) 7822. It belonged to an ex BR Draughtsman, who used the watch in conjunction with rolling stock testing. Appears to be in full working order but not guaranteed.

334

Wagon Plates comprising:-  Chas Roberts Wakefield 17793 early oval, Chas Roberts 1952 C/I, similar in brass, a pair 'Mushroom' Wagon Repairs, one Chesterfield, one Gloucester; Powell Duffryn, Cambrian Works, Cardiff; Owners Shell Mex No 6612; Ditto Esso Petroleum No 3200; Ditto Regent Oil Company (x2) no 510 and 511; BRM) rectangular; WH Davies & Sons; MR Co Builders Derby 1920; BR alloy.

335

Smokebox Numberplate 45161. Ex Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 Locomotive, built Armstrong Whitworth under works number 1202 in 1935. A copy of the engine record cards accompany and show that allocations were Inverness, St Rollox, Perth and Carstairs. Totally restored including the white border.

336

LNER 'Kesick' china Side Plates, a nice collection of qty 16 all being 6½" in diameter.

337

British Railways Signal Box Registers, qty 11 from Longbridge East Signal Box. The first register starts 15th March 1958 to 9th July 1958. The second starts 9th July 1958 to 18th November 1958. Subsequent registers are dated 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 1968 and 1970. Interestingly, one signalman noted some steam loco numbers in 1964 such as 90204, 42922, 48763, 92025, 90486, 42707, 44092 etc. Two registers are missing covers, the rest are sound. A wonderful record of Austin Works movements.

338

Peckett Locomotive Headlamp bearing the large plate 'Peckett & Sons Ltd., Engineers Bristol' on the chimney. Complete with original reservoir and burner, both slide-out lenses (one cracked, one with a piece missing) and in totally unrestored condition.

339

Worksplate The English Electric Co Ltd Vulcan Works Newton-Le-Willows No 3566/D995 dated 1965.  Ex Class 37 introduced October 1965 and numbered D6606. Received TOPS number 37303 in 1974 and later 37273 in 1989 (Note, elsewhere in the sale, we have a different plate from a loco that was also numbered 37273 at some time). Withdrawn in  1991  and cut up at  Gwent Demolition at Cardiff Canton MPD in May 1993. Totally ex loco.

340

Totem, BR(S) VAUXHALL, F/F, light green. Ex LSWR station just out of Waterloo. Excellent condition throughout with deep colour and shine and no face damage at all, just small white 'touch-in' around the periphery.

341

British Railways Advertising Cards (carriage print style) each very colourful and measuring 24" x 11", qty 6 comprising:- Sunday Excursions from Paddington to Oxford, Torquay, Cheddar, Weymouth, Minehead, Teignmouth, Weston - Mare and Stratford; Oxford Combined Excursions by Rail, Road & River until September 19th; Here's a Tip - Take A Trip - Racing Excursions from Paddington to Bath, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Newbury, Stratford, Warwick, Windsor, Wolverhampton and Worcester; West Of England Car Tourist Services - London to St Austell and London to Newton Abbot; Car Tourist Services London to Devon & Cornwall April to October 1963; Motorists Relax By Rail - Take Your Car by Car Tourist Services to Devon & Cornwall March to October 1961.

342

BR(W), Somerset and Dorset section, Telephone circuit notice, issued in September 1959 for the section Bath Junction Signal Box to Midford Signal Box, lists the following, Bath Jct Signal Box, Coombe Tunnel North End , Coombe Tunnel South End, Midford sidings GF, Midford Signal Box. In its  original oak, glazed frame measuring  8" x 5½".

343

BR(W) Somerset and Dorset section, Telephone circuit notice, issued in September 1959 for the section Evercreech Junction to Templecombe, lists the following, Evercreech Jct, Lamyatt Crossing, Bruton Road Crossing, Cole Signal Box, Wincanton Signal Box, Cheriton Crossing, Templecombe Exchange, Templecombe South Signal Box. In its  original oak, glazed frame measuring 8" x 5½".

344

Caledonian cast brass Shelfplate 5¾" x 2" GRANGEMOUTH No 2.  Still in original as removed condition with black wax infill and red edges.

345

Southern Railway enamel Target EAST PUTNEY. Ex LSWR station opened by the Metropolitan District Railway on 3 June 1889 on an extension from Putney Bridge station to Wimbledon. The LSWR ran its own trains over the line via an eastward-facing loop that joins the Clapham Junction to Barnes mainline. The SR abandoned operation in 1941. Good colour and shine, edge chipping only.

346

GWR Mahogany cased 6½" Diameter Signal Box / Office Wall Clock, this type of clock is generically known as a "Pork Pie" however this is the much rarer French version that was supplied before the GWR bought the later type Smiths types. The French version has a much better quality movement and porcelain dial which is similar to the brass drum clocks supplied to the GWR, the clock is in restored and working condition.

347

Carriage Print, River Wharfe from a painting by Gyrth Russel from the LNER series. In an original type glazed frame.

348

BR(W) enamel Station Direction Sign with left facing arrow, F/F. British Railways Totem at the top, the sign measures 21" x 10½" and has reasonable colour and shine but some face chips.

349

South Eastern & Chatham Railways oval tender plate SE&CR 737, measuring 16½" x 11½",  this was cast in brass at Ashford works during 1959 from the original mould in preparation for the cosmetic restoration of 737 to full Wainright livery, prior to delivery to the Clapham Transport Collection. The Wainright D now resides at the National Railway Museum. Two plates were produced mistakenly thinking that they  were to be attached to the cab sides as per most SE&CR locos. (D class only carried brass numbers in SECR days with a single brass oval on the rear of the tender instead of the normal oblong plates) As only one was used on the D, the other received a wooden back plate and remained on a wall in Ashford Works until closure. In original painted condition complete with grime from the smoky works.

350

Nameplate SIR BALAN. Ex Southern Railway 'Scotch' King Arthur Class Locomotive number 769, later BR 30769, built by the North British Locomotive Company Glasgow under works number 23215 in June 1925. Face lightly polished, rear clean ex loco, stamped clearly ''769'. Original receipt and another associated letter accompanies.

351

Ian Allan Combine of British Railways Locomotives, Summer 1961, no underlining.

352

GWR C/I Signal Box Board NORTH'S COLLIERIES SIGNAL BOX. Next box to Maesteg Neath Road, measures 102" in length. Note: North's Navigation Collieries was the major colliery company in the Maesteg (Llynfi Valley) district. The company owned three large collieries in t he Valley: Caerau, Coegnant, and St John's (locally known as Cwmdu Colliery). The company's internal railway system connected the collieries to the G.W. and Port Talbot railways and North's also had running powers over the G.W. and PT track via Cwmdu Sidings.

353

LMS Bromsgrove Wagon Repair Plates, qty 3 one dated 1933,one dated 1938 and one 1947.

354

Great Northern Railway C/I Public Warning Not To Trespass sign.

355

Single Line brass Key Token CHWILOG - LLANGYBI number 5. Ex LNWR section on the Afon Wen to Caernarvon line, closed December 1964.

356

British Railways cut-out card Advertising Sign depicting locomotive 70000 Britannia. Excellent condition and still retaining the rear, fold-out stand support.

357

British Railways Advertising Cards (carriage print style) each very colourful and measuring 24" x 11", qty 4 comprising:- Rail Rover Tickets - Western Region £10.0.0, Wales £5.5.0, West Of England £5.5.0; Sunday Excursions from Paddington to W-S-M, Droitwich Spa, Bath Spa, Leamington Spa, Hereford, Cardiff and Cheltenham Spa; BR(S) There Are Cheap Tickets To The South Coast from Victoria, Waterloo, Charing Cross and London Bridge; Take The Kids to London On The Joyride Express.

358

Worksplate British Railways Crewe Built 1964, Power Equipment By Brush Electrical Engineering Company Ltd And Sulzer. Ex Type 4 Class 47 number D1584. Introduced in May 1964 and allocated to Landore. Destined to become 47021 but never materialised. Renumbered  47531 in May 1974, then 47974 in June 1990, finally 47775 and named THE PERMANENT WAY INSTITUTION in 1991 at Newcastle. Re-named RESPITE in 1973. Was in use on Serco Test duties out of Crewe and subsequently sold to Harry Needle Company in June 2004. Noted being cut up by HNRC Staff April 2006 at Crewe.

359

BR(W) Locomotive Headlamp in ex loco condition. Complete with reservoir, burner and red, slide out lens. Chimney embossed 'BR(W).

360

Totem, BR(S) MAIDEN NEWTON, F/F, dark green. Ex GWR station on the Yeovil to Weymouth line, junction for the Bridport Branch. Opened on 20 January 1857 by the Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine.

361

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Waverley Ink - For Fountain Pens'. Measures 12" x 8", white on blue ground with central image of Ink Pot.

362

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Powerful Hudson's Soap - Easy & Safe'. Depicts the PE & S Lamp effect with the word Hudson's in the shining beam. Measures 26" x 16", no restoration, extremely good overall.

363

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Redgate Table Waters Sold Here- Enjoyed The Year Round Since 1878. Depicts the company logo of a 5 bar red gate. Measures 32" x 11" and is in excellent condition.

364

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Bovril'. White lettering on blue ground with yellow border. Measures 30" x 10" and is in very good condition.

365

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Burgon Sheep Shearing Machine Works Sheffield England'. White lettering on dark blue ground. Measures 21" x 8" and is in extremely good condition.

366

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Globin Shoe Cream'. Depicts cartoon type character looking at reflection in open polish tin. Measures 13" x 11", slightly convex, with a small amount of restoration but very good overall.

367

Enamel Advertising Sign 'OXO The Strength Of Beef' measuring 48" x 18¼" . Extremely good condition with only one chip worth noting, just to the left of the central Royal Appointment Lion & Unicorn crest, just requires a good clean.

368

Enamel Advertising Sign (Indian) 'RBS Quality Products -  India's First Tyres'. Depicts a bicycle tyre and inner tube. Measures 15" x 20", some restoration but very good overall.

369

Enamel Advertising Thermometer Sign 'Martini'. Measures 39" x 12" in excellent condition and intact tube.

370

Southern Railway enamel Target TEDDINGTON. Ex LSWR station between Strawberry Hill and Hampton Wick, opened 1 July 1863.  Good colour and shine, some repairs already filled but not painted.

371

Shedplate 27C, Southport until September 1963. Face restored, back original as purchased in 1962/63.

372

L&SWR 3 aspect square front lamp. A restored, front door opening type (not a conversion) Stamped on reducing cone L&SWR, and brass E plate. Body stamped "L&SWR A170" and Brass L&SWR.Co plate. Original, sloping front reservoir stamped L&SWR with brass caped filler, an SR burner and an L&SWR. Co stamped reflector. Complete with green and red glasses.

373

British Railways Advertising Cards (carriage print style) each very colourful and measuring 24" x 11", qty 6 comprising:- A Day Out - Good Idea, Oxford, Bath, Bristol. Weston -S- Mare; Oxford Combined Excursions by Rail, Road & River until September 19th; Here's a Tip - Take A Trip - Racing Excursions from Paddington to Bath, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Newbury, Stratford, Warwick, Windsor, Wolverhampton and Worcester; Travel To Southern Ireland Fishguard - Rosslare; Travel To Southern Ireland via Fishguard; To Holiday Travellers - A Two Course Meal Is Served In The Restaurant Car On This Train, 8/- or 5/- for Children (slightly smaller in size).

374

London Transport double-sided enamel Destination Plate with Finsbury Park one side and Euston the other side. Measures 24½" x 4" having brass ends and being in exceptional condition throughout.

375

Nameplate CITY OF LICHFIELD. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3179. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3471/E317 in October 1965. Renumbered 86207 under TOPS in June 1973 and was named on the  2nd March 1981 by Lady Leonora, Countess of Lichfield at Lichfield Trent Valley Station. Withdrawn from service in July 2002 and finally scrapped in 2006 at Ron Hull Jr, Rotherham. This plate is a Swindon casting. Note: The other side was sold in our May 2009 auction.

376

Alloy Road Sign 'School' depicting the famous boy & girl in school uniform, crossing the road. Measure approximately 14" x 21¼" and is totally unrestored with post mounting brackets still attached.

377

Great Western Railway Pocket Watch by the Lancashire Watch Company Ltd., Prescott. Enamel dial in superb condition has 'GWR' above the centre of the hands and a second hand at the bottom. The case is engraved with large 'GWR' letters and the old number has been over-engraved with the number 2029. Comes with a short chain. A fine watch in full working order.

378

Wagon Plates, qty 4 comprising:- 'D type' S 14 Tons 1944 Lancing 4465; 'D type' SR 13Tons 12257; 'D type' 1948 B.R. 13 Tons 'S'13189; oval S.R 2103 with Eastleigh Triangle.

379

GWR Drivers Box bearing a brass plate engraved with the name 'John Lewis. Unusually with many items still inside including an enamel 'Billy Can'.

380

Totem, BR(W) WIDNEY MANOR, F/F. Ex GWR station near Solihull on the main Birmingham Snow Hill to Paddington line, opened 1899. Just about mint condition, by far the best we have seen.

381

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Colmans D.S.F. Mustard. 18" x 12", dark blue lettering on yellow ground. Extremely good condition with just one chip of any significance.

382

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Cadbury's Chocolates Made At Bournville. Measures 44¼" x 18", cream lettering on chocolate ground with an inset image on the right depicting an image of the factory and houses with red roofs through green trees. A very nice sign with not excessive chipping but appears to have the left side trimmed.

383

Midland Railway C/I sign 'Beware Of Trains'. Scalloped inset border with white lettering on red ground. Original, ex trackside condition.

384

GWR 1947 pattern single dial Signal Box Block Instrument plated 'Margam Abbey Works East'. Extremely good condition.

385

Dover Harbour wooden Truncheon with William IV crown and the word 'DOVOR' (old spelling) horizontally down the face on a red ground and 'No 12" above the handle. Unpainted, ribbed handle, overall length 18". Extremely good condition. This could well be railway because the note on page 43 of Mitton suggests that the red ground indicates London Chatham & Dover Railway.

386

Dover Harbour wooden Truncheon with Victoria crown and the word 'DOVOR' (old spelling) horizontally down the face on a black ground and 'No 64" above the handle. Unpainted, ribbed handle, overall length 17¼". Extremely good condition. Note: a similar example is illustrated on p.57 of 'The Policeman's Lot' by Mitton.

387

Railway Crockery, a small collection of Cream Jugs, qty 12 and 1 Finger Bowl, comprising:- GNR, MR Co; BR; LNW; LMS; LNW Finger Bowl. Some repaired.

388

Hunslet brass Makers Plate as fitted to diesel mechanical locomotive front radiators, measures 17" x 3", ex loco, together with a Bomford & Evershed Limited, Salford Priors, Evesham makers Plate, possibly ex traction engine.

389

BR(S) enamel sign WAY OUT, F/F light green. Measures 24" x 18" and is in extremely good condition with a few minor touch-in around the flange.

390

Totem, BR(S) ASH VALE, F/F, light green. Ex LSWR station, between Ascot and Guildford, junction for the Alton line, Opened 2 May 1870. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine.

391

C/I Doorplate "WC". Origins unknown but a strong possibility of it being of railway pedigree. Measures 10 x 41/4

392

Shedplate 52A, Gateshead, C/I construction, face restored back ex loco.

393

Alloy Key Token BUILDWAS - COALPORT. Ex GWR section on the Severn Valley line between Kidderminster and Shrewsbury. Closed September 1963. Traces of yellow paint.

394

Colour Slides, a large collection in two cardboard boxes. Two large slide boxes of Continental Steam/Diesel, most catalogued with a list and on CD; two complete Carousels, loaded with what looks like modern traction and overseas but not checked; three slide boxes of Coaches, Modern Traction and Diesel Nameplates; a couple of slide boxes containing miscellaneous slides (some commercial); ten smaller slide boxes with a vast variety of locos, some modern image some preserved, some commercial. Additionally, a quantity of negatives and a couple of Gratispool Colour Movie Films, importantly 'LT Last Day of Steam'. A collection not to be missed. Note that 99% of the slides come with copyright.

395

Totem, BR(M) MARSH LANE AND STRAND ROAD, H/F. Ex LYR station north of Liverpool opened in 1850 when the extension from Waterloo to Exchange station was completed. The station is now known as Bootle New Strand. Good colour and shine, one small face chip. Note: This is the only BR(M) totem with 3 lines of text.

396

Great Western Railway C/I Locomotive Cab Notice 'Caution - Do Not Look Over Or Pass Along The Side Of The Cab When Near Bridges Tunnels Load Gauges Or Coal Stages - Jan 1909. As fitted to all GWR locomotive cabs. Face only restored.

397

British Railways Locomotive Diagrams, qty 6 stamped with the Swindon Works stamp. Comprising: Standard Steam Locomotives; Main Line Diesel Locomotives (x2); Diesel & Electric Locomotives; Electric Locomotives; Shunting Locomotives (pages detached)

398

LNER cast brass 9 x 5 works numberplate 60913. Ex Gresley 2-6-2 V2 Class locomotive built June 1940 at Darlington. Originally numbered 4884 then renumbered 913 Dec 1946, finally  60913 in August 1948 by BR when this plate would have been fitted. Originally a New England loco, later finding its way to March, Leeds, Tweedmouth and finally Gateshead from where withdrawal took place in October 1964.

399

British Railways C/I Railway Executive Trespass Sign, Warning Is Hereby Given To Persons Not To Trespass Upon The Railway, Penalty Not Exceeding 40 shillings . In original, trackside condition, as recovered from the goods yard at Inverkip Station. Measures 23" x 19".

400

Nameplate OTTAWA. The GWR 4-4-0 'Bulldog' Class Locomotive number 3461, built Swindon in February 1904 was withdrawn in October 1947and at this time, J.B. Thorn, the European Manager of Canadian National Railways, having read about the withdrawal in The GWR Magazine, suggested to the GWR that it might be treasured for Canada to have as a keepsake. Viscount Portal agreed and he instructed Swindon Works to mount Ottawa on a suitable plinth along with an engraved plaque for presentation purposes. Shipped to Canada on board the White Star Liner SS Asia and subsequently accepted by the Mayor of Ottawa in November 1948. The plate was eventually deemed 'unwanted' and given away, the recipient only wanting the walnut mounting board! The plate and presentation plaque were repatriated and are now available. The plate has no splasher and has rear, threaded bolts brazed in place for fitting to the walnut presentation board. The plaque also has brazed bolts on rear, interestingly, still retaining the original GWR nuts.

401

GWR Jigsaw Puzzle "Drake Goes West", about 400 pieces in a pink marbled, slip-case type box. Jigsaw is extremely good, box is quite good with scuffs and marks. Made up to show completeness.

402

South Eastern and Chatham and Dover Railway C/I Stop Tap Cover, a rare item cast with the initials S.E.& C.& D.R.CO. A manageable size of 11¼" x 11¼" .

403

Alloy Road Sign 'Slow Major Road Ahead', complete with all beads intact in the central panel. Manufactured by Gowsall Ltd., it measures 14" x 27½" in totally unrestored condition with original post mounting brackets still attached.

404

Alloy Key Token OLD HILL JC - HALESOWEN. Ex GWR section opened on 1st March 1878 and closed to passengers (Austin factory workers) on 29th August 1958. Closed completely on 1st October 1969.

405

Southern Railway enamel Target KINGSTON. Ex LSWR station between Strawberry Hill and the main line at New Malden Junction. Originally called Kingston Town, it opened on 1 July 1863, and at that time was the terminus of the London & South Western Railway branch line from Twickenham. Good colour and shine, just some edge chipping.

406

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Daily Sketch ½d - There First - The Premier Picture Paper'. Classic sign with woman in 1920's dress, red beads and red hat, sat on beach rock holding her copy of the Daily Sketch aloft. Some restoration but a wonderful sign nevertheless.

407

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Simmonds The Top Loaf'. Semi pictorial measuring 33" x 35".

408

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Rub Away Colds With Vick Brand Vapor-Rub'. Measures 20" x 30", black and red lettering with pictorial, silhouette type image of young girl rubbing Vick onto the chest of a pyjama clad young boy. Some restoration but overall very good.

409

Enamel Advertising Sign (Indian) 'We Sell Britannia Biscuits - Made In India - Factories in Calcutta & Bombay'. Very colourful depicting 3 different biscuit tins/packets on an orange ground. Measures 30" x 20" and is in excellent condition.

410

Enamel Advertising Sign (later French flanged example) 'Chocolat Menier'. Depicts young girl writing on a yellow wall 'Eviter Les Contrefacons'. Measures 10" x 16" and is in excellent condition.

411

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Smoke Players  Navy Cut Tobacco & Cigarettes'. Central image of sailor wearing HMS Hero cap tally and a ship, old and new, either side. Red background, measures 30" x 22" having some chips and loss but good colour and shine.

412

Enamel Advertising Sign 'St Bruno - The Standard Dark Flake'. Measures 60" x 12" and although some large chips, has good colour and shine. Together with a part sign which simply states 'World', believed to be part of 'News Of The World' double sign. Measures 50" x 6" and is extremely good albeit in need of a clean.

413

North British chrome plated cast iron ' wings' identification plate from a diesel loco. Measures 35" x 3½"  with rear casting number D40, In totally ex loco condition with traces of BR Blue and Yellow paint around the edge.

414

Carriage Print, MV Swan from a painting by Claude Buckle from the London Midland series. In an original glazed frame.

415

Poster (1970's) for the Great Orme Tramway Llandudno by Leslie Jones. Depicts tram climbing up the hill with the bay in the background. Mounted on plastic and measuring 20" x 30". Printed by Brynwood Printing, Tel (0745) 336651.

416

GWR Pocketwatch engraved on case 'GWR 0.438', enamel dial 'GWR 0.2095'. A couple of small dial chips but the watch is in working condition.

417

Shedplate 89B, Brecon until November 1959 and then Croes Newydd until September 1963 with loco number 3817 chalked on rear. Front restored, rear ex loco condition.

418

Button Collection, a quantity on cards ranging from pre-grouping, through the big 4 to BR and some Bus/Tramway and Police examples.

419

Midland Railway enamel Water Bucket Notice. Measures 11" x 6", no restoration just a tiny piece missing from top left corner, otherwise extremely good.

420

Totem, BR(W) NEWTOWN, H/F. Ex Cambrian Railways station  between Abermule and Moat Lane Junction. Faded and some chips but in reasonable condition overall.

421

GWR fully titled C/I Gate Notice.

422

General Purpose Handlamps, qty 4 comprising BR(M); a BR(W) 'Swindon'; a standard BR; a BR(S).

423

LNER C/I Doorplate 'PRIVATE', as removed from Mablethorpe Signal Box together with a similar 'TELEPHONE' that came from Firsby station.

424

Railway Button 'Royal Waggon Train' with 'GR' and Crown in the centre. Mounted in a glazed frame along with an etching of 'An Officer, Private & Driver of the Royal Waggon Train' by C.H.S. Measures 9" x 7" and is in excellent condition although the button is, understandably, well aged.

425

GWR machine engraved brass Signal Box Shelf Plate OLD HILL JUNCTION. Being the branch for both Windmill End and Halesowen, this could possibly be from one of three boxes either side.

426

Mahogany cased Signal Box Repeater, possibly Midland, stamped with the makers name 'Bartholomew, London' and bearing an enamel plate 'Down Line'. Together with a bakelite Repeater 'Weigh Bar - Lever No. 6'.

427

Shedplate 1A, Willesden until May 1973.

428

London & North Eastern Railway EPNS Sugar Shaker by Gladwin Ltd., Sheffield. Stands 6" tall and is engraved with script 'LNER' deeply into the side. Excellent condition.

429

GWR large, brass cased Locomotive Pressure Gauge with silvered dial. The company initials appear on the face and are also stamped clearly on the brass rim. Excellent condition.

430

Totem, BR(S) PUTNEY, H/F, dark green. Ex LSWR station between Clapham Junction and Barnes. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine.

431

Large Collection of Railway Pay Checks, the majority are named, some pre-grouping. Comes with a wooden display case. Noted: Coventry, Derby, Manchester, Barrow, Swindon, Cambridge etc.

432

GWR Signal Finial together with a BR(W) similar.

433

Alloy Road Sign 'Low Bridge Headroom 15' 9"', complete with all beads intact in the top panel. The height is on a separate, screw-on panel at the bottom of the sign, this too has beads but some are missing. Measures 14" x 21" approximately, in totally unrestored condition with original post mounting brackets still attached.

434

British Railways Hanging Card Timetables, qty 5 all for Diesel & Steam Trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford, with an image at the top of a Castle Class on an express and a 6 car DMU . Each measure 15" x 12", all are different colours and comprise: Sept 1960 to June 1961 (green, centre crease); Sept 1961 to June 1962 (maroon); June to September 1962 (blue, slightly larger); Sept 1962 until June 1963 (red). Together with a larger Train Departures Hanging Card 'West Cornwall' until Sept 1970, (two creases); a pair of card Train Departures Marlow - Bourne End - Cookham, one until May 1971, the other until April 1972 (shows a DMU and maps of station locations at bottom) and three identical Left Luggage Charges cards.

435

Smokebox Numberplate 4283. Ex GWR 2-8-0 4200 Class, built Swindon in 1920. A well travelled South Wales 'workhorse', allocations include Swansea, Llanelly, Newport, Tondu and Barry. Withdrawn October 1964. Wonderful, filthy ex loco condition.

436

BR(W) C/I Kettle together with qty 4 BR Bardic Lamps (with separate, new batteries)

437

Signalbox Block Bells, a pair of mahogany cased examples, one with a cow-bell, the other a church-bell. Totally unrestored.

438

Great Eastern Railway Pension Supplemental Fund colour Diploma in an early, glazed frame. Measuring 27¼" x 35", it bears the name Thomas Esaw Stalley and is dated October 1891. It depicts a large GER coat of arms in the centre with a number of vignettes around the periphery. Designed by W. Lucas at the Stratford Carriage Department, it was printed by Waterlow & Sons. Some staining but an early item that would still look good on display.

439

Great Western Railway Coat Of Arms, twin shield style, tastefully mounted on a wooden board measuring 17" x 18" and in extremely good condition.

440

Totem, BR(W), NEWPORT HIGH STREET,H/F. Ex GWR station in South Wales. Excellent colour and shine but the right wing has been damaged and repaired.

441

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Golliberry Robertsons Bramble Seedless - A Perfect Jelly Preserve'. Black and green lettering on yellow ground. Measures 30" x 10", no restoration, extremely good overall.

442

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Brooke Bond Tea'. Measures 30½" x 20", black lettering on dark orange ground, black & white chequered edge. Good condition with half a dozen or so minor face chips, the worst over the 'k' of 'Brooke'.

443

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Pratts'. Double sided with right angle, wall fixing flange, blue lettering on yellow ground. Measures 18" x 22" with damage to both sides.

444

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Lyons Cakes'. Blue lettering on yellow ground with blue serrated style border. Circular 17" diameter, minimal chipping so extremely good.

445

Enamel Advertising Sign '£1000 Sunlight Soap - Guarantee OF Purity'. Multi-coloured with the famous soap packet in the centre. Measures 36" x 27¼" and has some restoration and damage still awaiting restoration. A worthwhile project.

446

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Black Cat Pure Matured Virginia Cigarettes'. Pictorial image of the usual black cat and open cigarette packet in front. Measures 36" x 24", some edge loss and some restoration.

447

Enamel Advertising Sign 'For Quality Choose Bigg's Tobaccos'. Black lettering with red shadow on a yellow ground. Measures 30" x 20", some face chipping but good colour and shine so overall very good.

448

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Wills Flag Cigarettes' depicting the central packet showing a Royal Navy Battleship. Measure 24" x 35½" having some loss around the edges and has faded. However, one of the scarcer cigarette enamels.

449

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Spratt's Ovals - Are Quite Supreme In The Dog's Esteem'. Measures 30" x 12", yellow lettering on blue ground. Fair chipping around the periphery and within the sign but quite good overall.

450

Advertising Sign, oval aluminium double sided, one side reads Woodbine Cigarettes the other Bristol Tipped. Measuring 26½" x 20" and is in good overall condition, ready to display.

451

Advertising Sign, oval aluminium, double sided, Wills Woodbine. Measuring 28" x 24" and complete with original wall mounting brackets. In excellent condition and ready to display.

452

Advertising Sign, oval aluminium, double sided, Wills Gold Flake Cigarettes. Measuring 28" x 24" and complete with original wall mounting brackets. In excellent condition and ready to display.

453

Wagon Plate, Gloucester Railway & Carriage Works Co Ltd, C/I construction, larger version being dome shape based on the letter 'G'.

454

Interesting Lamp miscellany comprising: 7 General Purpose with LMS, BR(M), BR(S), BR(MM), BR(W), BR; BR(M) Signal lamp Interior; BR(W) Gauge Glass Lamp and an Iraqi Army 3 aspect Handlamp.

455

Totem, BR(NE) LEEDS CENTRAL, H/F. Ex NER, GNR, L&YR & LNWR Joint terminus in the industrial heart of Yorkshire. Opened in 1854 to replace the singularly tiny L&NWR Leeds Wellington Street station. Closed 1st May 1967 with Leeds City station taking on all trains to and from the city. Dulled over the years and has some edge and other retoration but quite a scarcity nevertheless.

456

Carriage Print, Dryburgh Abbey from a painting by Kenneth Steel from the LNER series. In an original glazed frame.

457

LNER Dining Car 3 compartment china Dish. Ornate design between segments, one has small repair but an attractive item with script company lettering.

458

Large collection of miscellaneous Badges including Cap badges, Uniform badges, decorative badges etc. Must be viewed to appreciate.

459

Railway Bottles, a varied collection of 19, style and companies include LMS Hotels, Midland Hotel Derby; LNER; GCRy; NER; L&YR Liverpool; MR Whisky Flask. All in very good condition.

460

Totem, BR(S) STROOD, F/F dark green. Ex SECR station on the North Kent Line from Gravesend to Maidstone and Paddock Wood, opened 18 June 1856. Couple of small face chips, good colour and shine.

461

Early Railway Pottery Mug, 5" tall and 5" diameter depicting an early railway scene of locomotive and carriage . Marked beneath 'Railway - H&B'. Only one handle but appears to once had one either side.

462

LSWR mahogany split-case small signalbox Block Bell, still retaining its original W.R. Sykes brass manufacturers plate on the bottom front portion. A delightful item in ex box condition, measures 6½" x 7½" at the base.

463

Carriage Print, Conway River from a painting by Lander from the London Midland series. In an original type glazed frame.

464

British Railways(S) Loco Lamp lacking reservoir; a BR(M) Loco Lamp no glass or burner; a BR(S) Signal Lamp case painted green; BR(M) Signal Lamp case painted black.

465

Totem, BR(Sc) DALMUIR PARK, F/F. Ex North British Railway' station on the Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh route, between Bowling and Westerton. Excellent colour and shine, a few areas of restoration.

466

Southern Railway untitled C/I sign 'Warning - Stop, Look & Listen Before Crossing The Line'

467

BR(E) 10" mahogany cased Fusee Clock No 13183 complete and in working order. Believed to have come from Darlington North Road.

468

SWRy General purpose hand lamp. A standard pattern LSWR lamp with glass protection bars and early twentieth century company markings. SWR on red cone, and brass Eastleigh plate. Slide-in S(E)R marked reservoir and BR/SR brass burner. The least common of all Southern GP lamps. Restored.

469

Shedplate 86G PONTYPOOL ROAD until January 1966. Face restored, rear in ex-loco condition.

470

GWR untitled C/I Gunpowder Van Notice referring to the placing of red flgs and red lamps on the van when in sidings. An uncommon sign, in unrestored condition.

471

Wagon Plate FISH, rectangular C/I together with a NER C/I Gate Notice 'Penalty For Neglect £2'.

472

Smokebox Numberplate 3826. Ex GWR 2800 Class 2-8-0 loco built Swindon September 1940. First allocation was  Pontypool Road and it spent most of its later years there. It was finally withdrawn from Severn Tunnel Junction in December 1965 and was cut up at Cashmores Newport the following Spring. Face restored, rear ex loco.

473

Wooden Carriage board KILMACOLM in original condition black on white and measuring 35½" x 4¾". Kilmacolm is on the ex Glasgow & South Western Railway route between Paisley and Greenock.