Lot No

Description

1

Worksplate British Railways Crewe Built 1961 - Power Equipment By Sulzer And Crompton Parkinson Ltd. Rectangular 13" x 6½" approximately. Ex BR Type 4 Class 45 Loco in the range D85 - D137. Ex loco but some of the wording over painted in white.

2

South African Railways triple tone, brass Chime Whistle as fitted to Garratt Locomotives. Clearly stamped 'SAR'.

3

BR(W) enamel Running-In-Board HENLEY-ON-THAMES. A large, 3 piece sign, each piece measuring approximately 71” or less in length and 24” wide. Good overall condition with good colour and shine but some areas of enamel chipping.

4

Hymek Cabside Numerals D7000, alloy construction in pretty much original condition. D7000 was built by Beyer Peacock in May 1961 and allocated in the first instance to Old Oak Common. Withdrawn in July 1973 and cut up at Swindon in October 1975. (Also see lot 351)

5

GWR Chad Valley wooden Jigsaw, 'Piccadilly Circus'. Approximately 200 pieces in a slip-case box with orange label. Made up to show completeness.

6

London & South Western and Midland Companies, Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways fully titled Occupation Crossing Notice. Joint Secretaries Godfrey Knight and William Clowen. Totally unrestored, a real scarcity.

7

Carriage Print, SOUTHAMPTON BARGATE by Donald Maxwell from the original Southern Railway series.  In original glazed frame. An extremely rare print, believed to be only the second time offered at auction.

8

GWR C/I Gate Motif with ornate company initials on a heavily scalloped shield. These were predominantly used on large entrance gates to goods yards. Unrestored condition.

9

Midland Railway brass Locomotive Cabside Classification Numbers 2 & 4. These were fitted to early MR locos by the integral, threaded studs. One of the studs on the number 4 has long gone. Very rare, we've only ever had one of these plates before.

10

Totem, BR(S) MINSTER THANET, F/F. Ex SECR station between Canterbury and Ramsgate. Opened as Minster in 1846 and renamed Minster Junction in 1852 and Minster Thanet in 1945.

11

Tyers No. 6 brass faced, steel Single Line Tablet LYMINGTON 24 - LYMINGTON JNC. Ex London and South Western Railway branch line to Lymington Pier branching from the main line to Weymouth between Brockenhurst and New Milton.

12

GWR C/I Loco Cab Notice ‘Do Not Look Over Or Pass Along The Side Of This Loco When Near Bridges Tunnels Load Gauges Or Coal Stages Jan 1909.

13

Alloy Key Token (end missing), ST. ERTH - ST. IVES. Ex GWR branch line section from the junction with the main line to the wonderful seaside town on the North Cornwall Coast. Traces of red paint.

14

Helmet & Badges, British Transport Commission Police with Lion-over-Wheel centrepiece; British Transport Police with Shield centrepiece; smaller British Transport Commission Police with Lion-over-Wheel centrepiece; BTC lapel badge with simple initials, larger 'T' in centre. All in excellent condition and mounted on card for display purposes.

15

Worksplate, Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia USA, Burnham Williams & Co No. 29277, circular brass measuring 12¼" diameter. Overplated beneath the number and inscribed 'MINISTERIO DE LA INDUSTRIA AZUCARERA INV – 406-6-140'. Ex  2' 6" gauge 2-8-0 used on the Cuban Sugar Plantations, Cuba Abreus, CFG Guillermo Moncada.  Ex loco condition.

16

Shedplate 87F, Llanelly until July 1964.

17

Original Oil Painting of Princess Royal Class 46208 Princess Helena Victoria climbing Shap in 1960 by Terry Shelbourne 1976. Measures 32" x 26¼" and is in excellent condition.

18

North British Locomotive Company Ltd Glasgow alloy diamond shaped Engine Plates, qty 2. The first, dated 1958 is rear marked D6300. The second, dated 1959, is rear marked D6304. Interestingly, the second one was originally cast with the date 1958 but BR has chiseled away the bottom segment to make the '8' a '9'.  Both ex loco condition.

19

LSWR black lettering on white ground enamel Sign 'Passengers Should Ask When They Have To Change Carriages And Where'. Measures 15" x 1¼". Most unusual.

20

Nameplate JOSIAH WEDGWOOD MASTER POTTER 1736 - 1795. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E. Built by BR Doncaster in December 1965. Renumbered 86236 under TOPS in February 1974 and named by Sir Arthur Bryan, Chairman of Wedgwood Group at Wedgwood station on 6th November 1980. Swindon pattern measuring 65¼" x 9¾" and the integral badge increases the width at centre to 14¾". Scrapped in 2003 by Easco, Immingham Railfreight Terminal

21

Totem, BR(W) PANGBOURNE, F/F. Ex GWR station between Goring & Streatley and Tilehurst, opened in 1842. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine.

22

Nameplate TSOTO, brass construction, ex East African Railways Metre Gauge Class 31  2-8-4 locomotive built by the Vulcan Foundry 6230/1955 and numbered 3145. Measures 27½" x 6½", original red painted ground. Totally ex loco condition.

23

BR(S) early style with Southern Railway lettering, enamel Doorplate, WAITING AND LADIES ROOM, F/F . Double line, measures 18" x 6" and is in virtually mint condition with deep colour and shine.

24

GWR Borough of Port Talbot station enamel Hackney Carriage Authorised Fares Sign. An extremely rare sign, 10" x 6" listing taxi fares from G.W.R. to no less than 50 different destinations, both local including many pubs, and further afield to include Duffryn Sheds and Neath G.W.R. For example, the fare was 10/6d to the Golf Links, 3/- to Aberavon Docks, 7/6d to Pyle Crossing, 10/- to Duffryn Rhondda and 15/- to Porthcawl the furthest destination. Don't miss this little gem.

25

British Railways(M) enamel Station Sign BOURNVILLE STATION. Measures 36" x 18". Actually more scarce than the totem which is extremely scarce of course. Famous location between the top of the Lickey and Birmingham New Street. Nice association with the famous Cadbury's Chocolate factory.

26

Carriage Print, 'Roman Camp, Corstopitum, Northumberland'by Merriott from the LNER series. In an original style glazed frame.

27

Wagon Plate, Stanton Iron Works Co. Limited No 850, Owners, Erewash Valley Railway. Oval C/I measuring 13" x 7½". Traces of reddish paint still visible, original bolts rusted into the raised, ornate boss holes. Incredibly rare.

28

London & North Western Railway C/ I Beware Of Trains, Look Both Up & Down The Line Before Crossing.

29

Railway Slides, circa 100 Steam. A wonderful assortment from the 60's to delight the purist including many regions, classes and minor lines before the end of steam and industrials. Copyright passes to Buyer. Must be viewed to appreciate.

30

Totem, BR(M) LLANDUDNO JUNCTION, F/F. Ex LNWR station on the North Wales coast between Rhyl and Bangor.

31

Alloy Key Token (end missing), PAR BRIDGE - FOWEY. GWR (Cornwall Minerals Railway) section between St Blazey and Fowey, closed in 1968. Plenty of yellow paint remains.

32

Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Company official Booklet produced in English but for the Argentinian market. Undated, profusely illustrated.

33

Worksplate Built 1959 Swindon. Ex Class 42 Warship Diesel Hydraulic in the range D803 - D813. Close inspection of the letters shows strong traces of maroon paint confirming ex class 42 and not from one of the lowly shunters built this year at Swindon. Ex loco condition.

34

London Underground enamel Sign, F/F, depicting the red circle on white background, central blue area showing UNDERGROUND, and left facing arrow. Measures 25" x 10½" and is in extremely good condition.

35

Smokebox Numberplate 9487. Ex British Railways, contractor built 0-6-0PT built by Robert Stephenson Hawthorn in 1952, works number 7638/52. Allocated to Port Talbot initially then moved to Newton Abbot in 1959 and the Exeter in 1962 from where withdrawal took place.

36

Southern Railway Horse Brass together with a BR Look-Out Armband;  BR(S) Porter Fishtail Capbadge; Paycheck; Railway Athletic Association Badge ; Traffolite Lever Lead.

37

Wagon Plates, a pair of tastefully restored examples comprising: The Metropolitan Carriage Wagon & Finance Co. Ltd. Builders, Saltley Works, England 1920; The Birmingham Railway carriage & Wagon Company Ltd., Builders, Smethwick - England 1927. Both in excellent condition.

38

GWR Chad Valley wooden Jigsaw, 'Cornwall Preparing For A Catch'. Approximately 150 pieces in a blue marbled book style box. Made up to show completeness.

39

BR(S) early style, flangeless enamel Doorplate 'NO EXIT'. Measures 18" x 6" and is in good condition. Very scarce.

40

GWR china Pudding Basin with 'Property Of GWR Return To Paddington Station' in black lettering on the side. Measures 3¾" high with a top diameter of 5¾". Marked inside with various usage stains but no other defects. We've never seen one of these before.

41

Shedplate 50E, Scarborough until April 1963.Face restored, rear totally ex loco. Not common.

42

Nameplate WALA, C/I construction, ex Gold Coast (Ghana) Railways 3' 6" Gauge 4-8-2 locomotive number 253, built by the Vulcan Foundry No. 5924 of 1951. Measures 23" x 5". Named after an indigenous tribe in that part of West Africa. Ex loco condition with yellow lettering and border on a blue/black ground. Together with matching Worksplate, The Vulcan Foundry Ltd., Newton-Le-Willows Lancashire No. 5924 dated 1951. oval brass, ex loco condition.

43

Pullman Company Silverplate Ice Bucket. A lovely item with carrying handle, engraved on side with large lettering 'Pullman' and also with the full crest with 'DD' (Dining Department) beneath. Manufactured by Joseph Westby & Co. so stamped beneath, it stands 5½" high and 4½" diameter at widest. In extremely good condition.

44

Signal Box UP LINE Indicator, GWR style being circular, brass cased with a single window showing the interior, movable flag. Together with x3 enamel Look Out Armbands, one of which is GWR and a Midland Railway Shut & Fasten Gate C/I Sign.

45

Totem, BR(W) THEALE, F/F. Ex GWR station between Reading and Newbury, opened in December 1847. A very rare totem indeed. Excellent colour and shine, just one small edge knock on right hand flange. A very rare totem.

46

GWR C/I Doorplate TELEGRAPH LINEMAN'S HUT. Excellent, ex trackside condition, reputedly from the Cross Hands area near Kidwelly.

47

Carriage Prints, an unframed pair, comprising  Malden Essex by Denham and Robert Dudley by Winslade.

48

GWR small wooden Ticket Rack as used by the Guard on the Gloucester to Chalford Push-Pull Auto Trains. A delightful little item just 9” long having 5 ‘mouse trap’ segments each side to hold the paper tickets, over 30 of which are still in place. The face is branded ‘G.W.R’ into the wooden base and the whole item is in excellent, ex use condition.

49

LMS Pen Nibs, approximately 285 in 3 original 'Bradshaw's Albata Pens -  Manchester' boxes. Two boxes contain approx 140 No 5 nibs and the third box a few different style ERO 90390 and a couple of BR.

50

Totem, BR(S) TEMPLECOMBE, F/F. Ex LSWR station on the main line from Waterloo to Exeter and reverse junction for the ex Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway Bath to Bournemouth route and location of the S&DR Motive Power Depot. Excellent condition throughout.

51

Birmingham Corporation C/I Road Sign NORTH ROAD. Ornate shape synonymous with this well known style. There is a North Road in Selly Oak, Harborne and Handsworth so take your pick. Excellent condition throughout, black lettering on white ground.

52

Builders Plates, qty 5 BR Eastleigh 1957 (one 1958), all from Hastings DEMU's. Comprises to following Lot Nos: 30331 (x3); 30395; 30392. Also, qty 8 smaller plates all showing 0 Restriction, all from Hastings Units which could run anywhere on the system of course. Included with this lot is a W Swindon 1939 Wagon Plate.

53

Smokebox Numberplate, rectangular brass number 6013. Ex East African Railways 4-8-2 + 2-8-4 Class 60 locomotive named SIR HENRY BELFIELD, built by Beyer Peacock Works Number 7665 in 1954 and allocated to Voi. Ex loco condition. Note: Sir Henry Belfield was Governor of Kenya from 4 October 1912 - 14 April 1917.

54

Tyer's No 9 Brass Single Line Key Token IMMINGHAM - KILLINGHOLME WEST JUNCTION. Stamped on reverse '14'. Ex box condition.

55

Shedplate 31D, South Lynn until July 1961. Face restored, rear in wonderful ex loco condition.

56

LMS Hawskeye sign RIPPLE. Ex Midland Railway station on the Ashchurch - Malvern branch, first stop out of Tewkesbury. The station opened on 16th May 1864 and closed on 14th August 1961, although freight lasted another two years. The sign was acquired in the 1960s and has remained in the same family since. A scarce sign from this very attractive little station overlooked by the Malvern Hills.

57

LNWR C/I Bridge number 48, as repatriated from the Isle Of Man. Together with other IOM memorabilia to include a Manx Electric Railway Handbill, undated and a Manx Electric Railway Winter Timetable Handbill dated October 1905. Also a brass Lamp of unknown use, possibly from the IOM Trams, clearly stamped 'Made In England'

58

GWR Chad Valley wooden Jigsaw, 'Windsor Castle' (oval shape). Approximately 150 pieces in a brown label box. Made up to show completeness.

59

Railway Slides, circa 100 Steam. A wonderful assortment from the early 60's through to the end of steam and industrials. Very good quality throughout, many regions and classes covered. Copyright passes to Buyer. Must be viewed to appreciate.

60

Industrial Locomotive Nameplate WARDLEY. Ex Sharp Stewart 3423/1888 was a long boilered 0-6-0 ST which was manufactured against Order No. 918 for Bridgewater Collieries Ltd (later Manchester Collieries Ltd) at Wardley. By 1928 it could be found at Brackley Colliery and in June 1946 at Sandhole Colliery. Circa 1950 it took up residence at Walkden Workshops where it languished until broken up there in June 1953. A very interesting plate, the letters are riveted to a steel backplate and is believed to have been constructed so by the colliery.

61

North Eastern Railway Police Truncheon. An early example with crown and embellishment below and 'N.E.R' within a simple red backed scroll at the bottom. Minor paint loss otherwise extremely good condition.

62

British Railways(W) Nero Lemania Stop Watch. Case engraved on rear 'BR-W 6195'. Fine working order, lacks ring through winding mechanism and the front glass is a little frosted. Together with a similar with case engraved 'BR-W 5940'. This one is complete and looks much better but sadly isn't working. Finally along with this lot, a GWR brown Sleeping Cars Blanket with roundel logo throughout and a quantity of ephemera, predominantly to do with the GWR 150th including invitation and publicity material regarding the visit by HRH The Queen to Bristol Temple Meads.

63

Somerset & Dorset and other Luggage Labels, a small collection together with a nice assortment of BR whole and half tickets. The S&D Labels are a small duplication of 'Parcel From Bason Bridge' plus some later ERO 59013 (S&D 767) and Stock 724 and 824 via Bath. Also a wad of LMS Via Bath, a selection of LMS, Southern, LSWR and SR smaller labels and a wad of GWR 'square' labels mostly different and from a variety of interesting stations. The tickets comprise of Platforms and wholes and halves Edmondsons. Some closed stations so a good selection throughout. Finally, a few odds such as GWR Eggs, SR Live Stock etc. Must be viewed to appreciate.

64

Brass Locomotive Plate 'Yorkshire Engine Co., Reworked L116 1993 measuring 7" x 4½". Ex Thomas Hill 173v/1966, a standard gauge 4wDH, which originally worked at Rugby Portland Cement, New Bilton, Rugby. Following rebuilding it went to Poole Harbour Commissioners at new Quay, Lower Hamworthy, Dorset, where it is believed to be still extant.Ex loco, faded red painted ground.

65

Southern Railway Target HORSLEY. Ex LSWR station between Surbiton and Guildford. Opened in 1885 and has a claim to fame being doubled as Middleton Station in the 1990s BBC1 show 'Pie in the Sky'. Some edge chipping but good colour and shine.

66

Alloy Key Token (end missing), WHITSTONE & BRIDGERULE - BUDE. Ex LSWR Halwill Junction to Bude branch which closed on 3rd October 1966. Plenty of red paint remains.

67

Large Destination Blind on two rollers. Destinations are:- Barking - Excursion - Kentish Town - St. Albans - Special - Bedford - Harpenden - Luton - St. Pancras - Moorgate. This is the now Thameslink route and most likely from early stock utilised on this service.

68

GWR Annual Outing Timetables & Menus. A stunning collection of 14 of these delightful, single fold cards. Comprises GWR Locomotive Dept Clerks Outing June 2nd 1894 to Great Malvern; Fifteenth Annual Outing Tues June 9th 1936 to Clacton (note Liverpool Street erroneously listed as LMS); Eleventh Annual Outing Sat June 9th 1900 to Windsor & Richmond; Nineteenth Annual Outing Sat June 10th 1911 to Warwick & Leamington; Eighteenth Annual Outing Sat June 11th 1910 to Reading & Windsor; Thirteenth Annual Outing Sat 17th June 1905 to the New Forest; Annual Outing Tues May 29th 1934 to Southend-on-Sea; Annual Outing Tues June 9th 1925 to Exeter, Teignmouth & Devonshire Moors; Sixteenth Annual Outing Sat June 13th 1908 to Newton Abbot, Totnes & Dartmouth; Annual Outing Tues June 19th 1923 to Taunton, Bridport & Lyme Regis; Eighth Annual Outing Tues June 4th 1929 to Taunton, Bridport, Lyme Regis & Weston-Super-Mare; 12th Annual Outing Sat June 8th 1901 to the Wye Valley, Symonds Yat, Tintern & Chepstow; Twentieth Annual Outing Sat June 8th 1912 to Newton Abbot, Haytor, Becky Falls and Torquay; Twenty Second Annual Outing Sat 6th June 1914 to Wells, Cheddar and Weston. You must view these to appreciate the design and style variation.

69

South African Railways brass Blow Lamp stamped with the makers name 'SH & SB 1948'. An intricate lamp by any blow lamp standard and in excellent condition.

70

Poster, BR(M) D/R size 'New Brighton and Wallasey on the Cheshire Coast', by Leslie A. Wilcox. A vibrant panoramic view of the bay with a ship in the distance and the fair/pleasure beach in the foreground. Published by the London Midland Region LM19958 and printed by Waterlow & Sons. In virtually mint condition.

71

Poster, BR(M) 'Portrush, Northern Ireland' by Lance Cattermole. Delightful, vibrant view of this well known bay and vista in Northern Ireland. Published by the Railway Executive Midland Region and printed by Jordison. Extremely good condition with only minor defects around the periphery and a 1½" clean tear top margin.

72

Poster, BR(M) D/R  'Isle Of Man' by Upton depicting Tynwald Hill and the annual ceremony with Military and Civil dignitaries proceeding up the hill. Published by the Railway Executive Midland Region and printed by Waterlow. Vibrant colour, one clean 1½" tear top margin, slight edge crinkling otherwise extremely good condition.

73

Poster, BR(W) 'By Rail To Wales By Speed And Comfort' by Frank Wootton (1914 - 1998). An evocative image of BR Standard Class '5' number 73000 storming the Welsh countryside with mountains and castle as a backdrop. Published by the Railway Executive Western Region and printed by Charles and Read. Excellent condition.

74

Poster, British Railways D/R 'Harlech Castle, Merioneth - By Train To Harlech Station' by Donald Lampitt. Complete view of the castle with Snowdonia in the background mist. Published by British Railways Western Region and printed by The British Colour printing Company.Good condition, a few edge margin tape marke, minor blemishes and folds.

75

Poster, BR(M) D/R 'Morecambe For First Class Holidays' by Ostrick. A most striking image of a rather seductive bathing beauty with her beach ball and the gulls and coastline behind. Published by the Railway Executive Midland Region and printed by Waterlow. Excellent condition, just slight edge crinkling which doesn't detract at all.

76

Poster BR(S) 'Sidmouth', D/R by Leslie Carr. An unusual execution of the town and bay from the clifftops to the east.Published by The Railway Executive Southern Region and printed by The baynard Press. Lovely condition,mounted on linen.

77

Poster, LNER D/R 'Boston On The London & North Eastern Railway of England And Scotland' artwork by Fred Taylor. Stunning image of St Boltophs Church (The Boston Stump) with the river to the left and quaint houses to the right. Published by the London & North Eastern Railway and printed by Brooks, Day & Son, London. Very good condition with a clean, 3" tear top centre that has had a piece of tape applied on the rear at some time.

78

Poster, BR  'Boston - See England By Rail', D/R in size, artwork by Freda Marston. Depicts a delightful image of St Botolphs Church (the Boston Stump) from the river edge. Published by the Railway Executive Eastern Region and printed by John Waddington, Leeds & London. In exceptional condition with the smallest of edge tear top right margin.

79

Poster, BR(E) 'East Coast Havens, Essex - Cocklers and Shrimpers in the Thames Estuary' by Frank Mason. Superb image of the boats in vibrant, typical Mason colours. Published by the Railway Executive Eastern Region and printed by Extremely good condition with a few, very minor edge tears that do not detract.

80

GWR Cabside Numberplate 5807. C/I construction, ex GWR 0-4-2T locomotive, one of just 20 built Swindon in 1933 and allocated to the Hereford Subshed Leominster. It remained there for its entire life until withdrawal in June 1957. Restored face, red oxide back. A great rarity, we have only ever sold one other from this class before.

81

British Railways(W) enamel Doorplate LADIES, 18" x 3½", F/F.In virtually mint condition with deep colour and shine.

82

Great Eastern Railway 8" mahogany cased Clock clearly branded 'GER'on the back. The original Seth Thomas movement has been replaced with a Smiths English movement by the Eastern Region. Dial lettered BR(NE) 13489. Ex Starbeck Belmont Level Crossing Keeper. In good working order.

83

Sykes Lock & Block Instrument showing 'UP LOCAL FROM TWICKENHAM EAST' Ex St. Margaret's Signal Box.

84

London & South Western Railway heavy lead Bridge Makers Plate bearing the inscription 'L&SWR WIMBLEDON WORKS 1885'. Recovered from the footbridge on Honiton Station when the old bridge was replaced with a modern one. Measuring 18" x 8½" and somewhat distressed after many attempts by collectors to remove over the years! It certainly has a history within. A very rare plate, only the second one ever to come to market.

85

Nameplate HARDWICKE. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3133. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3456/E302 in August 1965. Renumbered 86225 under TOPS in November 1973 and named without ceremony at Willesden Depot in 15th November 1980. Swindon pattern measuring  39¼" x 9¾".

86

GWR Fireman's Shovel manufactured by Brades Company (No 5) and dated 1931. GWR inscribed next to makers name. Short handle, ideal for Pannier Tank work. Excellent condition, as recovered from Aberystwyth MPD around the time of closure.

87

Carriage Prints, a pair, both in original, glazed frames, comprising  'Ben Loyal, Sutherland' by W. Douglas McCleod from the LNER series and 'Langdale Valley nr Ambleside' by Greene from the LMR series (D). Together with Carriage Prints, qty 5 'Travel In' series by Hamilton Ellis comprising: Burton & Ashby Light Railway; Furness Railway Ulverston; North London Railway for Broad Street; Blackpool & Manchester Train; Lancashire & Yorkshire Liverpool Express; West Lancashire Railway Train. The first one is loose, the rest are with the original glass. The original frames are loosely wrapped and accompany. Accompanying this lot is a pair of C/I Carriage Data plates and one other circular plate.

88

Southern Railway enamel Propping Up Wagon Doors Notice, Waterloo Station 1925. Black lettering on white ground. Extremely good condition.

89

Railway Slides, circa 100 Steam. A wonderful assortment from the 60's through to the end of steam and industrials. Very good quality throughout, many regions and classes covered. Copyright passes to Buyer. Must be viewed to appreciate.

90

Totem, BR(S) WHITTON, F/F dark green. Ex LSWR station between Twickenham and Hounslow & Feltham, opened in 1930. In excellent condition.

91

Worksplate, rectangular brass,  A. Borsig Berlin Tegel No. 7619 dated 1910. Ex standard gauge 0-6-0T delivered to Company Central Mercedes, Habana (Havana), Cuba in August 1911. It ended up as no 1123 at the Julio Reyes Cairo sugar mill in Matanzas Province, Cuba. In IRS publication ‘Industrial Steam Locomotives of Cuba’ by G.A.P.Leach it was said to be ‘under repair’ in March 1994.

92

Railway post card size Photographs with some other bus and car examples together with a quantity of colour slides in plastic boxes, mostly buses. A substantial collection housed in several shoe-boxes. Must be viewed to appreciate, especially the large number of ex GWR locomotive photographs.

93

Large, convex oval enamel sign 'Vice Consulado Del Uruguay'.  A quite magnificent sign with a large, colourful coat of arms in the centre consisting of an oval which is divided into four equal sections and crowned by a rising golden sun, the "Sun of May", symbolizing the rising of the Uruguayan nation. The oval is surrounded by two a laurel branch on the left and a olive one on the right, representing honour and peace, joined at the bottom by a blue ribbon. In the upper left quarter there is a scale, symbol of equality and justice, set on a blue background. The upper right quarter contains the Cerro de Montevideo (Montevideo Hill) with its fortress on the summit, which represents strength, on a silver background. In the lower left, also on a silver background, there is a galloping horse, symbolizing liberty. The lower right quarter holds an ox on a blue background, which is a symbol of abundance. This coat of arms was first adopted by law on the 19th March 1829. Measures 32½" x 25¾" and is in excellent condition with only very minor edge chipping that just impinges on the small makers name at the bottom, but, it can be seen that it was manufactured in Montevideo.

94

South African Railways Locomotive brass Oil Pots, qty 9, all different and from different Locomotives. Together with a brass Tap.

95

Industrial Nameplate THE COLONEL. Ex Hudswell Clark 0-6-0ST Standard Gauge built at the Railway Foundry Leeds, works number 1073 (as written on the rear) in 1914 for Houghton Main Colliery Barnsley for use at William Harrison Ltd., Brownhills Colliery near Walsall. Brass construction measuring 37½" x 6¾". Totally ex loco condition.

96

Diesel Front Indicator Panel, could be from an early DMU although probably a larger locomotive, even a Deltic Class 55. The indicator, just in case, has been set to '1A16' which was the southbound 'Flying Scotsman' indicator code. Ex loco condition, requires bulbs of course.

97

Shedplate 30A, Stratford until May 1973. Smaller style numerals and letter. Totally ex loco with clear bolt marks on face.

98

British Railways double sided wooden Carriage Board BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET - CREWE. Measures 32" x 3". Cream on maroon, excellent condition with end strengtheners intact.

99

British Railways(W) enamel Doorplate LADIES ROOM, 18" x 3½", F/F. Virtually mint condition with deepcolour and shine.

100

Locomotive Nameplate QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Ex Belfast and Northern Counties Railway (later Midland/LMS Northern Counties Committee) Class A  4-4-0 No. 34 which was completed in April 1901 at York Road Works, Belfast (progressive number 4) . It was rebuilt to a simple in April 1928 and reclassified A1 only to be renamed "Knocklayd" and withdrawn from service in October 1950. In November 1932,  the name "Queen Alexandra", together with the original nameplates, was transferred to another Class A  4-4-0 No. 63 (built Derby in 1905). This was rebuilt at York Road in January 1936 (progressive number 30) and reclassified U2. It was also renumbered 87. Withdrawal came in August 1957. Curved brass construction, 44" across and in ex loco condition. Note: A wonderful photograph taken by H.C. Casserley, clearly showing the nameplate, appears in the book 'Locomotives of the LMS NCC'  by William T. Scott.

101

London & South Western Railway enamel Destination Indicator Plate GODALMING - HASLEMERE - PETERSFIELD - MIDHURST. Measures approximately 8" x 6½", black lettering on white ground and is in excellent condition.

102

Alloy Key Token ANDOVERSFORD JUNCTION - NOTGROVE. Originally on the Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway, the MSWJR building their later junction at Andoversford. Nice condition with no configuration paint but red filling to the lettering .

103

Great Northern Railway (I) enamel Sign Billposters Will Be Prosecuted By Order - Amiens Street Station January 1916. Bears the makers name 'Imperial Enamel Co Birmm' bottom right. Measures 18" x 16", white lettering on deep blue ground. Superb condition with only minor chipping around a couple of bolt holes.

104

Cap Badges, qty 7 comprising British Railways(W) Nickel Lion-over-Wheel PORTER and a similar BRITISH RAILWAYS; a sew-on, brown fabric, Station Master Hat Badge with gilt Lion-over-Wheel as centrepiece and gilt thread laurel leaf encircling; 2 nickel and 1 gilt ordinary Lion-over-Wheel badges. All mounted for display purposes.

105

Shedplate 82E, Bristol Barrow Road. Reputedly removed from ex Jubilee 45572 EIRE on Derby shed by a then Loco Cleaner, later Fireman. Feint info chalked on rear is just visible, adds some provenance. Totally ex loco condition.

106

British Railways Southern Region Nero Lemania Stop Watch'  case engraved 'BR(S) 8698'. Fine working order with stop/start/reset all working correctly. An attractive time-piece.

107

Midland Railway Level Crossing Block Instrument. Ex Ryford Signal Box. The dials show ‘Up Train Section’ and ‘Down Train Section’ with the two flags showing ‘In’ and ‘Approaching’. The top has ‘MRCo’ stamped twice and the underside has 3 Midland Railway test labels applied, circa 1910. Some minor damage but as it came from the box. Not a common instrument. Research courtesy of  www.rfbmidlandtrust.org.uk where an actual image of this type of instrument is shown in the gallery.

108

A pair of LB&SCR brass cased signal repeaters, Distant No 1765 and Home No 1799, both mounted on a wooden display board and connected to a switched battery which shows they are in full working order. With them are various letters and a track diagram confirming that they were used at Sutton West Box  which closed in 1955, 1765 was 4R the Up slow outer distant and 1799 was 23 the Down slow Starting. A nice pair with added bonus of a Location.

109

North Eastern Railway 12" oak cased Fusee Dial Clock by Potts of Leeds number 5002. 'A' Frame movement, believed to be in working order but front glass missing. Still has the Collectors Corner stickers affixed. Ex Middlesbrough Goods Office.

110

Totem, BR(M) RAINHILL, F/F. Ex LNWR station of absolute fame being the very cradle of Railways. In 1829 Rainhill, a tiny hamlet between Liverpool and Manchester was the scene of trials on the  Liverpool and Manchester Railway.  The steam locomotive was at that time slow and extremely basic, operating at no more than walking pace. The Directors decided to offer a prize for a new locomotive capable of hauling a considerable load at a speed of at least 10 miles per hour over a distance of 70 miles. The trials were held in the October, and Stephenson's Rocket amazed the world by reaching speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour and fulfilling all the required conditions. This established the steam locomotive as the prime mover for the railways which rapidly spread all over the world, and the basic features of Rocket's design were incorporated into every steam locomotive ever built. This totem is in superb condition with deep colour and shine.

111

The Vulcan Boiler & General Insurance Company Ltd solid bronze Sign. Measures 20" x 21½" and is in excellent condition. Together with a solid brass sign 'The National Boiler & General Insurance Co Ltd. This measures 20½" x 10" and is in excellent condition.

112

Pearl Assurance Company Limited, large steel, double sided hanging sign with x2 hanging eyes along the top edge. A substantial sign measuring 24¾" x 31½". The delightful, full heraldic company crest is embossed proudly in the top half and the company name embossed in a Castellar style font. Excellent condition.

113

The Yorkshire Insurance Company, solid bronze sign with raised border. Measures 18" x 14" and is in excellent condition. Together with a solid bronze Insurance sign listing no less than four company names. These are: Royal Insurance Company Limited; The Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company Limited; The London & Lancashire Insurance Company Limited; Law Union & Rock Insurance Company Limited. Measures 15¼" x 24" and is in excellent condition throughout. Together with a similar but smaller flat sign with 4 separate companies listed, being: Northern Assurance Group; Northern Assurance Co Ltd; White Cross Insurance Co Ltd; London & Scottish Assurance Corpn. Ltd. Measures 17¾" x 9¾" in excellent condition.

114

Kent Insurance Office Established 1802 substantial, solid  bronze sign depicting the red, rearing horse 'Invicta' Shield in the centre. Measures 24¼" x 30½" and having a raised border. Excellent condition throughout.

115

Royal Insurance Company Limited, substantial, solid  bronze sign depicting the red Shield with Crown on top company logo with the name in white lettering, within. Measures 24¼" x 30½" and having a raised border. Excellent condition throughout.

116

Royal Sun Alliance Insurance Company large hanging Sun emblem complete with hanging brackets. A quite magnificent item measuring 22½" across and painted in typical gold colour. Double sided with face in the centre and 16 fingers of rays emanating from this. An extremely decorative item having both historical and art-deco interest.

117

Royal Insurance heraldic coat of arms, constructed in fibre resin and painted accordingly. Depicts a dragon and cormorant either side of the central shield and a globe on the top. The Latin inscription 'Tutum Te Sistam' (roughly 'keep you safe') is scrolled beneath. Measures 29½" x 27" and is in extremely good condition. Also from the same company but with the red and gold shield flanked by the lion & unicorn, a wood effect sign with ornate style carving measuring 21½" x 18".

118

Globe Insurance Company substantial, sold bronze Heraldic Lion over Globe Emblem. Measures 21" x 18½" and has the original, dark brown paint on the face. Quite wonderful.

119

GWR Wooden Inkwell Plinth with three hinged lids, the centre one opening to reveal a glass inkwell. Branded on back with company initials. Some minor defects but an interesting item nevertheless.

120

GWR pre-grouping Pocket Watch, by Rotherhams London. A good quality English made watch with top wind and lever set for time adjustment. The dial is free from chips and cracks and has GWR enamelled below the XII position. The good quality nickel case has matching numbers '181' to all parts and the back of the case is hand engraved 'GWR 2355'.  In fully cleaned and working condition and without doubt the best GWR pre-grouping watch with the crispest engraving, ever to be sold at auction.

121

Smokebox Numberplate 45338. Ex Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 Locomotive, built in 1937 by Amstrong Whitworth works number 1393. A long time Agecroft loco having a short spell at Warrington Dallam in 1963 and finally Speke Junction Liverpool in 1965. Withdrawn in 1966. Wonderful ex loco condition.

122

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Hudson's Soap - Today We Close At…' Famous clock style in wonderful condition with just a very small amount of restoration, barely noticeable so excellent. Original hands on clock, 10½" x 18".

123

Enamel Advertising Thermometer Sign, 'Une Lampe Philips C'est Plus Sur'. French origin, yelow blue and white with an inverted bulb at the base of the thermometer. Measures 12" x 38" and is in excellent condition and has the original thermometer.

124

Enamel Advertising Sign, ' Webbs Seeds - Wordsley Stourbridge'. Stunning sign depicting the 5 different coloured hyacinths. Some edge loss at bottom and a small amount of good restoration. In a wooden frame, measures 26" x 38". One of, if not the best enamel advertising sign we've come across.

125

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Agent For Radco - The King Of Lightweights - Motorcycles'. Double sided, dark blue on white, 15" x 12". Not seen this one before.

126

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Adkins Nut Brown Sold Here'. Brown on white ground with pictorial packet in centre. Double sided measuring 10" x 14", good condition, a little faded one side.

127

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Chocolat - Delespaul Havez En Vente Ici'. French origin, pictorial of children lapping up their chocolate at the table. Measures 19" x 13" and is in excellent condition.

128

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Sunlight Soap - Less Labour, Greater Comfort'. This is the £1000 reward example measuring 18" x 15". Some fading but no restoration whatsoever.

129

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Spratts Builds Up A Dog - Dog Cakes Bonio Mixed Ovals Weetmeat'. Classic Scotty Dog image measuring 24" x 12" and in excellent condition.

130

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

131

Tyer's No 9 Alloy Single Line Key Token CAIRNRYAN JCT - CASTLE KENNEDY No 8. Ex Glasgow & South Western Railway (Portpatrick & Wigtownshire Joint Railway ) east of Stranraer, inc the junction for the Cairnryan Military Rly. The section changed to Castle Kennedy - Stranraer Harbour Junction in 1962 when the Cairnryan Signalbox closed.

132

Locomotive Nameplate BENEVIDES. Believed to be ex Baldwin 2-6-0 metre gauge Locomotive number 9822 built February 1889 for Estrada De Ferro Braganca in Brazil. Transferred at some point to Estrada De Ferro Tocatins where records show still extant in 1960. However, the line closed and was dismantled completely by 1974, the loco, presumably, was cut up then or even beforehand. The plate is 24" x 5" with ornate, capital lettering. Few traces of what looks like dark blue or grey paint along the top edge.

133

Carriage Print, 'Forth Bridge Scotland' by Steele from the LNER series. In an original type glazed frame.

134

British Railways(W) enamel  PLEASE SHOW TICKETS, flangelss. Measures 16" x 10" and is virtually mint.

135

Worksplate Great Northern Ry Co No 1170 Makers 1907 Doncaster. Oval engraved brass 17½" x 9½", ex GNR Class D1 4-4-0 number 1180 only five being built to order number 252. Renumbered by the LNER to 4180 in 1924 and later, in 1946, to number 2193. The loco just survived into BR days and was destined to become 62193 but was withdrawn in June 1949 before the new BR numbering or smokebox plate was applied. Marked in rear 4180 'R', this is a quite wonderful worksplate.

136

Shedplate 24A, Accrington until September 1963. Face restored, back ex loco.

137

GWR Station Platform Bench with a pair of GWR Roundel C/I ends. Measure approximately 6' in length, has fairly new timber but needs a new coat of paint. Buyer to collect from Vendor in the Bromsgrove area.

138

GWR Jigsaw 'The Freight Train' complete with a buff coloured lift-up box. Made up on card to show completeness.

139

Railway Slides, circa 100 Steam. A wonderful assortment 60's including many regions, classes and minor lines before the end of steam and industrials. Copyright passes to Buyer. Must be viewed to appreciate.

140

Nameplate NORWICH UNION including the separate Badge. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3158. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3739/E399 in July 1966. Renumbered 86233 under TOPS  in November 1973 and named by Gavin Blake, a member of staff of NU at Norwich station on 1st December 1987. Newton pattern measuring  59½" x 9¾" , the badge measures 12¾" x 12¾". Currently stored at Crewe Electric Traction Depot.

141

Seaton Tram original memorabilia. A wonderful lot comprising: Dead Man's/Control Handle unit standing 42" tall, cast iron construction with brass top and large control handle. The top has the English Electric London makers name cast within and the body has a smaller brass makers plate affixed; Wooden Destination box with the SEATON single blind in place; a separate Roller Blind showing Seaton - Colyford - Colyton - Depot - Reserved - Special Car - Service Extra - Seaton Riverside Only; an original overhead wire connector and small length of wire; an original piece of track and a small box of oddments including the wire roller fitted to the tram. There is also a cut down sleeper as used. A substantial and heavy lot to be removed on the day.

142

GWR Carriage Panel "CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE [BRISTOL]" by the Photocrom Co. c.1895. A colour tinted photograph panel produced for the GWR. Features a view of the bridge in the Avon Gorge during Queen Victoria's reign. Staining to the picture which is over 100 years old. Titled mount and in original style frame.

143

Westinghouse Garrard Ticket issuing machine. Ex Newark Northgate ER Parcel Department as printed on the tickets with the machine. In working order just needs some new ink, an unusual item.

144

Worksplate Hunslet Engine Co Ltd., Leeds, Built By Hunslet Africa (PTY) Ltd., Johannesburg 100 H.P  No. 5318  1956. Oval cast brass, ex SAR 3' 6'' gauge Departmental 0-4-0 DM Loco allocated number 100001 (previously K11582). In 2002 listed as being at Bayhead Loco works in Durban.

145

Totem, BR(W) EXETER ST DAVIDS, H/F. Ex GWR station in the heart of the west of England, opened in 1844 by the Bristol & Exeter Railway. Excellent colour and shine, just normal edge chipping, certainly one of the best examples we have seen.

146

Carriage Print, 'Flatford Mill  Near Manningtree, Suffolk' by Steele from the LNER series. In an original style glazed frame.

147

Shedplate 51C, West Hartlepool until September 1967. Darlington casting marks clearly visible on the face. Restored.

148

LNER half gill Spirit Measure manufactured by W.R. Loftus Ltd., London. A delightful little item with script lettering between a pair of 5 line bands around the circumference. Stands just under 3" tall with a 2" diameter lip. Extremely good condition.

149

LNER enamel Armband 'L.N.E.R. FIREMAN Fire Brigade'. Red lettering on white ground. No strap but very nice condition. Together with a British Railways white on dark blue enamel Armband 'British Railways 1827' complete with leather strap albeit damaged, the band itself is virtually mint.

150

Nameplate SANSPAREIL, ex LNWR 4-6-0 Experiment Class No 1526 built Crewe in October 1907 under works number 4688. Given the LMS number 5492 in November 1926. Withdrawn November 1928. A quite wonderful, brass, straight plate measuring 55¾" in length and 4¾" at the widest. The left side is inscribed L&NWRCo. The right side is inscribed Crewe Works and the date Oct 1907 below the actual name. From the very cradle of steam locomotives, the name Sanspareil has adorned a number of locomotives over the years and as the French translation suggests, this particular example is 'without equal'.

151

Smokebox Numberplate 70008. Unlike others purporting to be 'replacement smokebox numberplates', this is the genuine article, a real replacement fitted to Britannia Class 4-6-2 BLACK PRINCE. When the loco moved to Carlisle in the latter part of the 60's for use on Carlisle - Glasgow trains, along with other Britannias, the smokebox plates were snapped up by enthusiasts. Replacement numberplates were fitted to some and this is the best example seen. Not a reproduced original, but a flat steel plate, correctly drilled and merely painted in BR style. The accompanying b/w photograph shows the very plate on an open smokebox door on the loco in 1967 at Carlisle Kingmoor after withdrawal. Wonderful ex loco, who knows for how long it was carried but the evidence is there for all to see that it worked the grime and filth of the dying days of steam. A truly fabulous, indeed historic artefact of the finest hours of steam on BR.

152

Worksplate Built By British Rail Engineering Limited Doncaster Works 1978. Stamped on rear '56053'. Ex Class 56 Type 5 Co-Co Locomotive, built BREL Doncaster in December 1978 and allocated to Toton. Named COUNTY OF MID GLAMORGAN/SIR MORGANNWG GANOL in March 1986. The loco is currently in store at Healey Mills.

153

Ian Allan ABC's, quantity 12 Combines from the 1980's, plus a couple of Platform 5 Combines, and qty 9 Platform 5 loco books plus qty 10 Ian Allan Loco Shed Books etc from 1980's. All in unmarked condition. A great collection not to be missed.

154

South African Railways, single language, oval brass Cabside Numberplate 1461 Class 3R. Ex SAR Class 3, built by the North British Locomotive Company  for use in upper Natal. Later rebuilt with standard No.2 boilers becoming class 3R and used in Bloemfontein and Cape Town on shunting duties. Withdrawn in 1974. Wonderful, ex loco condition.

155

Southern Railway Target PARKSTONE. Ex LSWR station between Bournemouth and Poole, opened 1874. Two areas of good restoration.

156

GWR mahogany cased Signal Box Block Bell with Churchbell style Bell atop.

157

GWR brass cased Drum Clock number 2458 stamped on case. Enamel dial with 'G.W.R Kay & Co Paris' set within. The rear case number has been obliterated with solder as was often the case when parts were misplaced and consequently swapped around at Reading. The movement number is 3909. Minor chipping to the face at 11 and 7 o'clock but this barely detracts. Good working order.

158

LSWR fully titled C/I Occupation Crossing Sign, Godfrey Knight Secretary. Ex lineside condition, has a crack from where the top bolt was cut out. An uncommon sign.

159

British Railways(E) enamel Station Direction sign with BR totem at the top and a left facing arrow at bottom. Measures 21" x 10½" and is virtually mint with exceptional colour and shine.

160

Totem BR(S) BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, F/F. Ex LSWR station on the line from Exmouth to Tipton St. John and beyond to Sidmouth Junction. Opened on the 15th May 1897 as Salterton and was a single platform terminus from Tipton St. Johns. Goods sidings were provided but there was never a turntable. Became Budleigh Salterton on 27th April 1898. Final closure came on the  6th March 1967 and nothing remains of the station whatsoever. Excellent colour and shine with a few, well executed repairs.

161

Southern Railway Playing Cards in original, pictorial box.  A full set of 52 with one Joker all housed in the original box with a colour cover of art deco images of daytime and nightime ferries. This image is also on each card. The back cover advertising 8 routes to the Continent from Southampton. Quite delightful and in very good condition for age.

162

Alloy Key Token SHARPNESS STH - BERKELEY RD JUNC. Ex Severn & Wye Railway section running from the Gloucester to Bristol main line junction down to the Docks area of Sharpness. Ex box condition with plenty of original blue paint.

163

LSWR Carriage Print General System Map. Not the normal version and an LSWR coloured Carriage Print Map of the system including the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. Measures 25½" x 10".

164

BR(W) enamel Signalbox Doorplate 'No Unauthorized Persons Allowed In This Box. White lettering on black ground.

165

GWR FARES wooden cased, glazed Display Frame. A scarce survivor originating from Llanfyrnach station and so stamped, closed 10th September 1962. It lists an incredible 191 stations with fares for at least a half of them. Many local Welsh stations and many far afield, a large proportion now closed. Measures 34" tall x 13" wide having the GWR FARES at the top in red, 2¼" high lettering. The main body is glazed with an upward lifting opening double hinged at the top with clearly stamped GWR Hinges. The rear is branded with 'GWR' as is usual. Stations noted include Court Sart (ex RSB closed 16th Sept 1935; Llanycefn (ex NRM/GW closed 25th Oct 1937); Henllan closed 1952; Ide closed 1958 and many, many more, too numerous to list.

166

Cap Badges, British Railways(W) Gilt Lion-over-Wheel YARD MASTER and a similar FOREMAN. Both in pristine condition and with original, rear clasps. Mounted on a card for display purposes.

167

Southern Railway enamel Target MILFORD. Ex LSWR station between Godalming and Haslemere. A little faded but a great rarity that has not been at auction previously.

168

RCTS Locomotives Of The LNER, a set comprising Vols 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A and 9B. All in extremely good condition and a wonderful reference library in one lot.

169

GWR Hotels black-leaf design Olive Dish by J & G Meakin, England. A most delightful item measuring just 4½" in diameter with an elongated thumb grip section one side. Not seen by us before.

170

Totem BR(M) KENILWORTH, F/F. Ex LNWR station in Warwickshire, built in 1844 when the Coventry to Leamington (Milverton) line opened. Closed January 1965 but now the subject of great debate and lobbying to re-open. In excellent, overall condition with good colour and shine.

171

Tramways Enamel Sign, 'All Trams Stop Here - 26 Fare Stage'. Some restoration but excellent colour and shine and certainly an incredibly rare survivor.

172

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Old Calabar - Dog Puppy Poultry & Game Foods. Measures 12" x 12" and is in good condition.

173

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Uveco Poultry Food'. Black lettering on a yellow ground, 24" x 12" and in very good condition.

174

Enamel Advertising Sign, ' Spend Wisely - Brook Bond Dividend Tea - Save Wisely'. White and blue lettering on orange centre and green ground. 20" x 30", extremely good condition.

175

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Agent's For Gilbeys'. White on green, 30½" x 6" and in excellent condition.

176

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Banish Constipation With Brooklax - Chocolate Laxative'. White, Green, red and black measuring 8" x 36". In very good condition.

177

Southern Railway Target GRATELEY. Ex LSWR station between Andover and Salisbury, opened by the Basingstoke & Salisbury Railway in 1857. Some edge chipping but good colour and shine.

178

LNWR Waiting Room 'Places Of Interest' wooden display frame depicting three, Photochrom colour images of Llandudno. The ebonised frame measures 15" x 37¾" and has an inlay border of tiny acorns painted red and a final inner border painted in gilt. Very good condition given the age.

179

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway pre-grouping Pocket Watch, supplied by Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford. A good quality watch with an American Waltham, 15 Jewelled movement with top wind and top set for time adjustment. The dial is free from chips and has the number 16471909 in enamel below the XII position. This number is also engraved into case and the movement. The good quality, nickel Denison case has matching numbers 186 to all parts and the back of the case is hand engraved 'L & Y' . In fully cleaned and working condition, this is one of the better Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway watches to appear at auction.

180

Southern Railway enamel Target Sign BROADSTONE. Ex LSWR station opened in 1872 as part of the Southampton and Dorchester Railway. Originally named New Poole Junction, with the extension to Bournemouth West and the abolition of the Wimborne 'reverse', it became an important junction for the LSWR and Somerset & Dorset Railways. Sadly the station closed in March 1966. Excellent condition throughout.

181

GWR brass Signalbox Shelf Plate TO BRISTOL WEST DEPOT DOWN GOODS LOOP, machine engraved.

182

Alloy Groundframe Sign GOODWICK No 1 G.F. Later screen print version measuring 22½" in length. From the extremities of South West Wales, once the steam shed outside Fishguard.

183

Worksplate Armstrong Whitworth No. 1135 dated 1930, rectangular brass construction. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT contractor built locomotive number 7779 released to traffic in November 1930 and allocated to Paddington to work empty stock trains. By 1948 it was at Bristol St. Philips Marsh and by the time withdrawal took place in October 1958, it was at Radyr.

184

Tyers No 9 Single Line Alloy Key Token LUTON WEST - DUNSTABLE. Ex LNWR route, closed 1989 and now a bus link route. Diamond shaped handle bearing the number '4' as well as location along with traces of yellow paint.

185

Nameplate ELMINA CASTLE, C/I construction, ex Gold Coast (Ghana) Railways Locomotive being the second in a batch of four named 4-8-2's, delivered in 1924 by Vulcan Foundry, for use on heavy freight (manganese ore) traffic. The Vulcan Foundry builders numbers were 3737 to 3740, so Elmina Castle was number 3738.
Carried Gold Coast Railways number 222, and was later renumbered 122. A Vulcan Foundry official builder's photograph of one of the locomotives from this batch can be found in the Bradford Barton book "Vulcan Foundry Locomotives". The name is derived from the oldest European building below the Sahara, built in 1482 by the Portuguese. Measures 9¼" x 18½". Ex loco condition with yellow lettering and border on a blue/black ground. Famously photographed with many other African nameplates at a scrapyard by Coiln Garratt in one of his books on African Steam. (Thanks to Graham Kelsey for his invaluable research)

186

Carriage print “Golden Arrow Continental Express” by Richard Ward, a desirable print from the Southern Region B series. In an original frame this is the full size print that measures 25½ x 10.

187

GWR green glass Beer Bottle embossed 'GWRly SNOW HILL'. Measures 7½" tall. Excellent condition and of considerable rarity.

188

London Tilbury & Southend Railway brass station letters ROMFORD. Each letter is approximately 12" high and 9" wide. These were affixed above the entrance to the LT&SR station. There were 2 stations at Romford separated by a road, the early one opened by the Eastern Counties Railway in June 1839 and the LT&SR one opening on the 7th June 1893.

189

GWR brass Signal Box Shelfplate ABERDARE SOUTH RELIEF LINE, machine engraved and complete with original black wax infil.

190

Totem, BR(S) MORTLAKE, F/F light green. Ex LSWR station between Clapham and Richmond. Good condition, slight damage to one end.

191

BR(S) 8" oak cased Fusee Clock numbered 10909. Ex St. Margaret's station. Believed to be working but would benefit from overhaul. Good condition but bottom door requires attaching.

192

Southern Railway Target ST MARGARETS. Ex LSWR station between Twickenham and Richmond. Excellent condition.

193

GWR Carriage Panel "THE GARDENS, DAWLISH [DEVON]". A Black & White photo panel from the 1940s/50s featuring a real period feel of children with model yachts and holidaymakers in the gardens. Staining to the top left of photo. In original style glazed frame.

194

Shedplate 86F, Tondu  until January 1961 and then Aberbeeg until December 1964. Ex loco condition.

195

BR(NE) enamel Lamp Tablet (LNER pattern) DURHAM, flanged and white lettering on tangerine ground. No totems were ever erected at Durham so a unique opportunity to obtain a tangerine enamel from this famous, cathedral city. Extremely good condition with just one small chip bottom left corner which doesn't detract at all.

196

LBSCR Walkers Train Describer. Original face marked "LB&SCR No 67" and has 12 enamel description plates as follows: Victoria, Via Factory Junc, For Engine Road, Via Clapham Junc A, Via Pouparts Junc, Pouparts Jct Via Battersea Pier, E Dulwich Elec Emts, Midland Yard, West London Line, etc. A wonderful item just lacking its front glass and bezel, otherwise in very good, ex Signal Box condition.

197

BR(W) enamel Platform Sign ASSISTANT STATION MASTER, F/F. Measures 30" x 18" a rare enamel from a presumably large station.

198

Tyers No 6 Single Line Fibre Tablet, ex Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway section BATH - MIDFORD No. 11. Utilised on the near 7 mile section between Bath Junction and Midford through the steep inclines of the Mendips and of course Combe Tunnel. Ex box condition.

199

Worksplate Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Ltd., No. 3559 Darlington 1913. Brass lozenge shape, engraved with details, ex SAR 3' 6'' gauge Class 14R 4-8-2 No.1717. The company made 45 locos of this class, initially employed between Ladysmith and Durban, gradual electrification relegated them  to the 'old main line' via Botha's Hill and then at Empangeni & Port Shepstone. Some survived to end their days on shunting duties on the Reef, all being withdrawn by 1983.

200

Nameplate PRESTON GUILD 1328-1992. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3151. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3732/E392 in April 1996. Renumbered 86212 in September 1973 and named by the Mayor of Preston at Preston station on the 16th May 1992. Newton pattern, double liner measuring  51¾" x 13½". The loco is currently stored at Long Marston.

201

BR(W) GWR pattern Gauge Glass Lamps, a pair, plus a GWR wall mounted Telephone together with a bakelite example.

202

Shedplate 8F, Springs Branch Wigan until May 1973. Face only restored.

203

Original AMF Venner Park-o-Meter Parking Meter from Bristol.  Complete with most of the stand and bearing part of the original identification number. Insert 20p or £1 and see it work. The cash box lock has been removed so GWRA will not be keeping your money!

204

Midland Railway C/I Bridge/Underpass Plate 66A, 11½" x 7". Ex entrance tunnel to the 'Tamworth Field'.

205

Brass triple tone Chime Whistle, most likely from a traction engine. Overall length is 10½" and the diameter is 2". Nut finial on top, very attractive and would display well on a wooden plinth.

206

Road Sign, 'Level Crossing'. Shows the classic level crossing gate, this one having reflective beads. Measures 12" x 21" and is in excellent condition.

207

LSWR Enamel Signalbox name board HORSLEY, ex LSWR signalbox between Surbiton and Guildford. White on dark blue enamel and measuring 26" x 7". In excellent condition with good colour and shine.  A rare survivor as most LSWR boxboards were replaced early on with the wood and cast iron type.

208

GWR black Brake Van Lamp, embossed in large letters on the chimney 'GWR'. A scarce lamp that comes unrestored and complete with original reservoir having a BR-WR burner.

209

Worksplate LMS Built 1947 Derby. Ex Class 4P 2-6-4T locomotive in the range 42187 - 42189 or 42265 - 42272 or 42273 - 42299. Oval C/I in ex loco condition.

210

Totem, BR(M) DUFFIELD, narrow flange, face drilled variety. Ex Midland Railway station between Derby and Ambergate, junction with the former branch line to Wirksworth. Built in 1841, the first station was just north of the current station. Later reconstruction in the 'vee' of the now junction, took place in 1867. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine, just the smallest of chips around one bolt hole. A rare totem indeed.

211

GWR No 5 Fire Appliance for Petrol & Electrical Fires. Red painted can with black lettering. Still charged but with safety seal in place.

212

North British Locomotive Company Ltd Glasgow brass diamond shaped Bogie Plates, a pair. Comprises Bogie No 6300/3 built 1958, ex D6305 and Bogie No 6306/13 built 1959 ex D6316. Each measures 6¼" x 2¾".

213

British Railways and other Cap Badges, qty 10 comprising:- BR(S) Totem GUARD in nickel and v. mint; BR(W) Fishtail GUARD in gilt, v. mint; BR(NE) Fishtail PORTER in nickel, v. mint; pair of BR(M) BRITISH RAILWAYS, both damaged; pair of LMS block lettering style; pair of brass 'winged wheel' style, one with crown above (foreign) one plain. All mounted on a card for display purposes.

214

Southern Railway Target BEXHILL WEST. Ex SECR station, the branch terminus from Crowhurst. Opened on the 1st June 1902, it was originally named just Bexhill. It closed on the 15th June 1964 and although the line was lifted along with the platforms, the main building still stands. An extremely rare Target, only the second time at auction. Some damage but good colour and shine.

215

Worksplate Chapman & Furneaux No 1161 dated 1898 Successors To Black Hawthorn & Co Limited Gateshead-on-Tyne. Brass oval, 11¾" 7¾", ex Lambourn Valley Railway 0-6-0 Tank engine, one of two Standard Gauge built by Chapman Furneaux for £1330 each that carried the names Aelfred and Ealhswith, this one being from the latter.It ran this wonderful little railway in dark blue livery lined in black and white. Sold to the Cambrian Railways in 1904 and renumbered 26, later absorbed into the GWR to become No 820, allocated to Oswestry. It was withdrawn in March 1930 and sold to Mells Colliery in Frome, Somerset. The colliery close February 1944 and in February 1945, the loco was scrapped by Cohens. A magnificent, ultra rare worksplate from an extremely historic locomotive.

216

Carriage Print, 'Peterborough Cathedral, Northamptonshire' by Steele from the LNER series. In An original glazed frame.

217

Cambrian Railways C/I Fire Surround, ex Aberystwyth Station. Measures 32½" in length and is 6" high. It has an integral, oval inscription in the centre, which reads: Cambrian Railways Company. Excellent, usable condition.

218

GWR Chad Valley wooden Jigsaw, 'Windsor Castle From The Air'. Approximately 200 pieces in a dark blue, book style box. Made up to show completeness. Also found in the box, a GWR Windsor Booklet with the famous Claude Buckle painting as cover and a GWR Pocket map of the System in card wallet.

219

Black & White Motorways enamel sign. Company 'double wing' logo at the top and half cab Charabanc at the bottom. Text reads 'Black & White Motorways Ltd Booking Office - Regular Daily Services South Coast to Midlands Wales Etc - Cheltenham - Birmingham - Coventry - Derby - Nottingham - Kettering - Cardiff - Swansea'. Measures 36" x 15" with arched top, white lettering on black ground and chequered border. Some excellent restoration, looks really good on display.

220

Smokebox Numberplate 6987. Ex GWR design 4-6-0 'Modified' Hall Class Locomotive SHERVINGTON HALL. Built Swindon in March 1948, it was allocated initially to Gloucester. Migrating northwards in the mid 50's, it saw service at Worcester and then Stourbridge Junction and by the early 60's, was a regular out of Wolverhampton Stafford Road. By September 1964, it was withdrawn from Cardiff East Dock. Magnificent, ex loco condition.

221

Poster, BR((W) D/R 'The Isles Of Scilly - For Sunshine & Natural Beauty - Travel By Rail To Penzance Thence By Boat RMV Scillonian to St Mary's', by John S. Smith. Wonderful view across the harbour. Published by British Railways Western Region and printed by Charles & Read. Tastefully mounted in a modern, plastic glazed frame. Note: it is not stuck down.

222

Poster, Southern Railway, D/R 'Fog Service In Force'. A simple message in black lettering on plain white ground. Southern Railway in sunshine lettering at the top.Printed by McCorquodale & Co. Mounted on linen for protection, hides well the small areas of loss bottom corners.

223

Poster, 'British Airways Concord - New York 3½ hours - Singapore 9½ hours - Small World!', D/R. Superb view of the aircraft itself. BA dated March 1977. Now a very collectable poster. Very good condition. Together with a modern Poster, London Underground "St. Katherines Dock By Tube"by Jacqueline Rizvi, measures 30" x 20"approx. View of the Docks and a pair of sailing boats. Very good condition.

224

LMS Hotels small Sherry Glass, almost 5" tall. A delightful little item, early, pink tinged glass with the company logo LMS Hotels vertical block motif. Excellent condition.

225

Totem, BR(S) TWICKENHAM, H/F. Ex LSWR station between Richmond and Staines, opened by the London & Windsor Railway in 1848. Famous for the Stadium being home of English Rugby. In virtually mint condition.

226

South African Railways brass Coach Plate Central South African Railways Built at Pretoria Works 1907. Rectangular cast brass.

227

GWR brass Signal Box Shelfplate CWM BARGOED STATION, machine engraved and complete with original black wax infil.

228

BR(W) enamel Station Direction Sign with right 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 awaiting repair.

229

London Brighton & South Coast Railway Linen Drawings, quantity 2. The first is a colour diagram, 1 inch to the foot scale of ' Third Class Carriage'. A wonderful diagram with the company title bottom right showing the date of Jan 12th 1890 and numbered 3336. The second is even more intricate and is that of a 20 Ton Ballsat Wagon, 1½ inches to the foot scale, drawing number 5415 dated 6th March 1903. The company name bottom right shows it to be from the Carriage & Wagon Works Brighton.

230

Totem BR(M) AYLESBURY TOWN, F/F. Opened in 1863 by the Wycombe Railway and in 1868 the Aylesbury & Buckingham Railway made their connection. The Metropolitan Railway connected from Little Chalfont in 1892, when the station was rebuilt. The Great Central Railway made their connection in 1899 from Annesley Junction being part of their 'London Extension' to  Marylebone. Rebuilt in 1926 by the LNER and operated jointly by the LNER and the GWR. In fine overall condition having good colour and shine  with a small, well repaired face chip.

231

Shedplate 73A Stewarts Lane, alloy construction with red painted background. Reputedly ex Class 33 051 SHAKESPEARE CLIFF. Ex loco condition.

232

GWR glass Cod Bottle clearly embossed 'G.W.R. Refreshment Dept Swindon'. This is the very scarce 9" tall version bearing the makers name 'B. Brefett & Co Ld.,Castleford, England'. In remarkably good condition.

233

Cabside Numberplate 8417, brass construction, ex GWR design 0-6-0PT built by Bagnalls Stafford in 1959 under works number 2927/50. Allocations include Oxley and Tyseley from where withdrawal took place in March 1959.

234

LBSCR Glass Paperweight with full company title around the periphery and the centre etched 'The Southern Belle Limited Pullman - The Last Word In Luxurious Travel - Victoria & Brighton In 60 Minutes Each Way - Weekdays & Sundays'. Early style, pink tinged glass measuring 4¼" x 3" x ¾", some minor scratches and loss to the gilding which is only to be expected for an item of such age, however, no chips or repairs. Note the Southern Belle became the Brighton Belle in 1934 so the paperweight certainly precedes.

235

Worksplate Sharp, Stewart & Co. Limited Atlas Works 4615 - 1900 Glasgow. Oval brass, 9¾" x 6", ex Barry Railway 0-6-2T Class B1 number 113 built under works order number E1138. Later absorbed into the GWR becoming No 269. Heavily stamped on the rear with the number L7651 and even larger 269. After serving at Barry, the loco moved to Cardiff East Dock remaining there until withdrawal in October 1949. Quite wonderful.

236

West Cornwall Railway Ivory First Class Pass. Issued to C.P. Charlton Esq. March 1865 and bearing the Chairman's name Louis Vigars. Oval ivory measuring 1⅝" x 1¼" with a small, hooped clasp affixed to the top edge. Accompanying is an A4 sheet detailing a potted biography of Charles Pearson Charlton. He was a railway ordnance surveyor starting his career n York. He worked on a variety of projects including the Wakefield to Doncaster line and the Ribblehead viaduct. Some time around the date of the pass, he moved to Penzance and became Clerk to the Directors of the WCR, later becoming Superintendant working on the joining of the GWR at Redruth with some connections with Brunel. Having later emigrated to Turkey and contracting TB, he returned to Scarborough and purchased the Britannia Hotel. A most wonderful item of significant historical importance.

237

The Yale & Towne Mfg Co., Ltd. double - sided, alloy Advertising Sign in the shape of a giant Yale Key. Measures 31½" in length and retains 80% of original, light brown paint on one side, silver paint the other. Most unusual and undoubtedly used over the door of a Locksmith. Together with an Enamel Advertising Sign 'Very, Very Good Shoes, Swan And Health Brands At Howcrofts Fold Street, 1st Turning Left' (with pointing hand). Curved to fit lamp posts, white and black lettering on a dark blue and green ground. Measures 10" x 10" and is in excellent condition. Possibly from Wolverhampton.

238

GWR Chad Valley wooden Jigsaw, The Fishguard Army'. Approximately 200 pieces in a blue marbled box. Made up to show completeness.

239

Railway Slides, in excess of 1,900 in various style slide boxes (included wood) of just about every preserved railway in the country, many very early so highly collectable now. The quality in general is top class and just about every slide is suitably annotated with date location and engine number. Copyright passes to Buyer Must be viewed to appreciate.

240

GWR brass oval Worksplate SWINDON No. 128 JAN 1886. A most wonderful plate in original condition measuring just 6" x4" and coming from the Shrewsbury area. The company initials are in black wax fill, the border and remaining text/numerals in red wax fill. Research has proven extremely difficult but it is the same as the Rail Motor plate in Buckle/Love Worksplate Book except the Rail Motor plates began with a zero. General opinion is that it may be a Stationary Boiler plate (it is slightly curved) or even a very early Travelling Crane plate. This is the first time such a plate has come to market.

241

A pair of more modern Insurance Plaques, Royal Sun Alliance  and Phoenix Assurance Queens Award To Industry 1972. Both on wooden boards each measuring approximately 14" x 9".

242

Insurance Company enamel signs, qty 3 comprising: Agency Of The Royal Insurance Company Limited  with central, red shield and crown, text in cream, chocolate ground. Measures 15" x 10", in excellent condition; Agency Of The Sun Insurance Office Limited - Founded 1710 in white on a chocolate ground and having the company 'sun face' in the top centre. Measures 8½" x 12" and is in excellent condition; Agency For The Law, Union & Rock Founded 1806, yellow on chocolate ground measuring 14" x 9", in excellent condition.

243

Royal Sun Alliance Insurance Company etched, frosted glass display window with 3 hexagonal emblems in the centre. The emblems are the company logo 'Sun', the 'castle' and the 'St Georges Triple Anchor Cross'. A wonderful item that would display exceptionally well. Measures 26¼" x 34" with very slight chips to bottom edge which do not detract. Together with a wooden framed sign from the same company showing the same 3 emblems this time made with pressed alloy, also very attractive. This sign measures 24" x 21½" and is in excellent condition.

244

Royal Insurance Company Limited bronze shield set within a substantial bronze frame with a large, integral crown above. An impressive item measuring 37" x 22½" and in excellent condition.

245

Royal Insurance fibre shields, a pair, both painted red with multi-coloured Crowns above. One has 'Royal Insurance Group', the other 'Royal Insurance'. Both measure 14½" x 19½" and are in excellent condition. Together with a Royal Insurance Company Limited glass sign, also shield shape and in red with gold leaf style lettering. Complete with hanging chain on rear, it measures 11¾" x 13" and is excellent.

246

Royal Sun Alliance fibre glass Sun with quad flag Castle as central emblem. An attractive sign with 16 rays to the sun, all painted gold and a relief, detailed castle as central focus point. Measures 25" diameter and is in excellent condition.

247

Royal Insurance Company Limited wood effect sign bearing twin, red shields, the left hand depicting the 'Invicta' horse with 'Kent' beneath, the right hand bearing the text. Above is the royal crown and the date 1802 - 1845.The ornate scroll beneath carries the usual Latin inscription 'Tutum Te Sistam'. Measures 23½" x 19". Also, a similar wood effect sign from the same company showing the 'Family Tree' with no less than 39 companies with emblems shown. It is dated 1945, the Centenary Year. Measures 23" x 19".

248

Carriage Print "The Castle, Inverness" by Donald Blake from the Scottish Region series. In a glazed frame.

249

GWR C/I Sign 'G.W.R. TO STATION'. Measures 25" x 6" and has all three mounting lugs present. Original chocolate and cream paintwork,a very desirable sign, especially in this condition.

250

Totem, BR(S) WATERLOO, F/F dark green. Famous LSWR Terminus in the heart of the Capital, opened in 1848 as Waterloo Bridge Station. Very few totems survive from here and Targets, one of which appears elsewhere in the auction, are much more common.  In extremely good condition. A great rarity.

251

Alloy Key Token (end missing), WHITSTONE & BRIDGERULE - HOLSWORTHY. Ex LSWR Halwill Junction to Bude branch which closed on 3rd October 1966.Plenty of blue paint remains.

252

Barry Railway 12” oak cased Fusee Clock. 'A' Frame chain driven movement, completely overhauled and in fine working condition. Dial reads 'Barry Railway Co., Barry & Sons Cardiff, which has been sympathetically restored by Dr DR Parr. A unique survivor with this particular dial notation. This rare clock comes complete with an original BR labelreturning the clock from Caerphilly Works, AA Gardane, Chief Signal & Telegraph Engineer, S&T Department Reading.

253

North British Locomotive Company Ltd Glasgow alloy diamond shaped Engine Plates, qty 2. The first, dated 1958 is rear marked D6301. The second, dated 1962, is rear marked D6347. Both ex loco condition.

254

Carriage Print BEVERLEY MINSTER, YORKSHIRE by Sidney Causer from the LNER series. In an original type glazed frame. Together with a loose Carriage Print DRYBURGH ABBEY, BERWICKSHIRE by Kenneth Steel from the LNER series. Still enclosed in official mount.

255

Worksplate Fried Krupp Locomotivfabrik Essen, Germany 1953  No. 3057. Rectangular brass, ex SAR 3' 6'' gauge Class S2 0-8-0 No. 3792. One hundred of this class were built specifically for light harbour work in Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Not popular with crews because of poor steaming nature. All were withdrawn by 1983.

256

Carriage Print, 'KELSO, ROXBURGHSHIRE' by Badmin from the LNER series. In an original glazed frame.

257

Diesel Depot Plaque depicting the Crewe Eagle. Alloy construction measuring 17¾" x 17¾" square and is in ex loco condition.

258

Shedplate 81A, Old Oak Common, alloy construction, ex Hymek D7019, removed at Old Oak. Drilled with 4 holes in the usual manner. Crudely restored.

259

Midland Railway Diagram Of Gradients Foreign Lines &c. An early book, probably used to plan Midland Loco movements over 'foreign' routes. The index makes interesting reading listing 42 different Railway Company diagrams from the Metropolitan Railway, Hammersmith & City Railway, Dean Forest Railway, Bristol Port & Pier Railway and Severn & Wye & Severn Bridge Railway. A the diagrams are linen, some dated from 1870's. This must be viewed to appreciate the extensive content.

260

Nameplate CITY OF LANCASTER including the 3 Plaques that accompanied. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3129. Built by British Railways at Doncaster in November 1965. Renumbered 86205 under TOPS in June 1973 and then 86503 in September 1988 only to revert back to 86203 in November 1989. Named at Lancaster station on 25th October 1979 by the then Mayor of Lancaster. The main plate measures 65¼" x 9¾" whilst the Red Rose COA badge is 10¾" x 10¾". The commemorative plaque measures 16" x 7½" and the Lancaster 800 plaque 13¾" x 11".

Totem, BR(E) H/F DEEPCAR. Ex Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway, later LNER, between Wortley and Oughty Bridge near Sheffield. Opened on 14 July 1845 and closed to passenger traffic on 15 June 1959. Good colour and shine and overall extremely good, a very scarce totem.

262

Poster, GWR Q/R size, 'Stratford on Avon, This England Of Ours' by Michael Reilly. Stunning image of Harvard House with period costume pedestrians/cars. Excellent condition, some folds.

263

GWR Poster, D/R ' Cornwall - Monthly Return Tickets - Penny A Mile'. Wonderful, vibrant beach scene of  Newquay with children playing in rock pools and other holidaymakers at the water edge, from a painting by Leonard Cusden. Published by GWR Paddington Station, James Milne and printed by Stafford & Co, Netherfield, England. Folds and extremely minor edge crease, otherwise quite wonderful.

264

Poster, SNCF French Railways "The French Riviera", D/R by Roger Gezember. Colourful impressionist view of sea front and boats.

265

Poster, SNCF French Railways "Go By Train To The French Alps", D/R by Mathom. View of church, lake and mountains, very colourful. 4" clean tear centre bottom otherwise very good.

266

Poster, SNCF French Railways "Normandy", D/R by Foujita. Tranquil image of rural thatched cottage and grazing cow. Excellent condition.

British Railways - GWR - LMS -LNER - SR Poster 'Not A Label - Don't Risk Losing Your Luggage,D/R. Semipictorial  with porters standing over luggage, scratching their heads. Nice condition.

268

Poster, BR Q/R "North Wales - Unsurpassed In The Variety Of Its Attractions" artwork by Lander. An inter-mingled image of seaside, forest, waterfall, castle, Menai Bridge and even a depiction of a Class 40 diesel racing by with a train. Published by British Railways London Midland Region and printed by Waterlow. Excellent condition throughout.

269

Poster, British Railways Q/R 'Somerset, Travel By Train' by Jack Merriott, printed by Chromoworks London. Scenic view across the Quantocks and out to sea in the distance. Good overall condition.

270

Totem, BR(W) BADMINTON, H/F. Ex GWR main line station between Hullavington and Chipping Sodbury on the Paddington - Bristol route. Extremely good condition with deep colour and shine

271

GWR Cabside Numberplate 5676. Ex GWR 0-6-2T locomotive, built Swindon in 1926 and allocated to Cardiff Cathays. The stay was short lived and it was moved to Treherbert where it spent most of its working life, moving to Croes Newydd in 1965 only to be withdrawn from there in the November of that year. Face restored back painted black.

272

Single Line Wooden Train Staff brass plated CWMAMAN BRANCH. Total length 19½" of which 6½" is the actual key, the remainder being the wood and the small end handle. Painted black at some time. The branch was between Mountain Ash and Aberdare.

273

Southern Railway enamel Target Sign POOLE. Ex LSWR station on the main Waterloo to Weymouth line, opened 2nd December 1872. Extremely good condition.

274

Shedplate 34G Finsbury Park from April 1960 until May 1973. Totally ex loco, just as they ought to be.

275

CLC Platform Lamp Interior complete with burner and glass globe. Brass plate affixed to front shows full company name and is also stamped with the location LYDIATE. Lydiate station, located on the Southport & Cheshire Lines Extension Railway off Carr Lane, Lydiate. Opened in 1884 between Aintree Central and Lord Street Southport, it first closed in 1917, along with all other stations on the extension line, due to WW1 economy measures. The station then reopened in 1919, up until 7 January 1952, when goods services regular services ceased. A very scarce survivor.

276

GWR C/I and steel Gangers Key Instrument complete with brass key engraved RADLEY EAST G.F. Ex Oxford to Kennington area in the proximity of Morris Cowley Sidings, release for this was at Oxford Signal Box.

277

Locomotive Class B1 Whistle,  with attached BR stores label showing ex 61011. This particular loco was built November 1946 at Darlington and was named WATERBUCK. Withdrawn November 1962. Exloco condition.

278

North Staffordshire Railway C/I Bridge Restriction Notice.

279

Midland Railway 12" oak cased Fusee Drop Dial Clock bearing an LMS plate number 6642 and the dial reads 'J. Smith & Sons, Derby'. Case overpainted white. No bezel, pendulum or key. Has original Collectors Corner stickers still attached.

280

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.

281

British Railways(M) enamel Platform Sign 'WAY OUT' with left facing arrow beneath. Measure 36" x 18". Ex Tamworth High Level station. Extremely good condition with one tiny repaired chip.

282

Diesel Depot Identifying Motif depicting the Cat on Plinth that Crewe affixed to the 'Res' class 47 locos. Measures 17" x 12" maximum and is in ex loco condition with plenty of red paint runs on rear and 2 of the four original bolts with security washers still attached. A scarce one for the diesel collectors.

283

Worksplate British Railways Derby Built 1966 - Power Equipment By Associated Electrical Industries Ltd And Sulzer. Rectangular 13" x 6½" approximately. Ex BR Class 25 locomotive. Ex loco but the wording has been overpainted in white.

284

North Midland Railway Time Table For Passenger Trains April 6th 1842. An incredible survivor showing a two column table for Down Trains and Up Trains from London, Birmingham, Derby, Chesterfield, Masbro', Barnsley, Oakenshaw, Normanton, Leeds, Manchester, York, Hull and Darlington. Beneath is a three column table showing Fares for Passengers, Horses, Carriages etc. Signed H. Patterson, Secretary. The reverse shows a comprehensive Itinerary Of The North Midland Railway detailing mileage and points of interest at those mile points (note, this makes wonderful reading with all the junctions and other, early railway companies mentioned!). Framed 13¼" x 11¼" with glazing both sides for clear visibility of the front and back of the item. The itinerary header sums up that the North Midland Railway extends from Leeds to Derby, 72¾ miles. First ground broken at Clay Cross Tunnel February 1837, opened from Derby to Masbro' May 11th 1840, opened throughout June 30th 1840. Engineers George & Robert Stephenson, resident Engineer Mr. Frederick Swanwick. Wonderful.

285

Smokebox Numberplate 2226. Ex GWR 0-6-0 Locomotive, built Swindon in 1940 and allocated to Didcot. Spent many years there before moving to Landore from where withdrawal took place in 1959. The white numerals on a red background appear to be original, the back certainly is ex loco and interestingly, 'Old Oak Common' is faintly visible.

286

Carriage Print, 'Killicrankie, Perthshire' by Merriott from the LNER series. In An original type glazed frame.

287

BR(E) enamel Doorplate CYCLES. A scarce, flangeless sign in extremely good condition.

288

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

289

Worksplate Hanomag Nr 10630 of 1928 Hannover. Oval cast brass, ex SAR 2ft gauge Class NGG13  2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Garratt No. NG78. Initially employed on the Avontuur, this loco was one of two that took part in the 1965 exchange for a pair of NGG11's, moving to Natal to work the Estcourt - Weenen Branch until withdrawal in 1973.

290

Totem, BR(NE) ILKLEY, F/F. Ex  Otley and Ilkley Joint Railway (Midland and North Eastern Railways) station between Leeds and Skipton, opened in August 1865.  A subsequent extension of the line to Skipton via Addingham, Bolton Abbey and Embsay saw the station assume the status of a junction. This extension closed under Beeching in 1965,  reducing Ilkley to a terminus once more. Excellent condition, just one tiny face chip which doesn't detract.

291

GWR mahogany cased Signal Box  Double Slotting Instrument. Standing 15” tall, this came from the Newton Abott area. A scarce instrument.

292

GWR Pill-box Station Masters Hat size 7¼ with label J. Compton & Sons, London. In excellent condition.

293

Industrial Locomotive Nameplate VIOLET. Ex Nasmyth Wilson 852/1908 0-6-0 ST originally belonged to Manchester Collieries Ltd and became National Coal Board property 1/1/1947. It was used by the NCB on the Gin Railways at Tyldesley and at Chanters Colliery, Tyldesley from whence it went to Walkden Central Engineering Workshops in 1962. It was scrapped on site there 1/1967.

294

Great Western Railway Webb & Thompson Single Line Electric Train Staff DOUSLAND - PRINCETOWN. Ex Princetown Railway section, opened on the 11th August 1883 and operated by the GWR. The branch line ran from Yelverton to Princetown and originally, Dousland was the only intermediate station. It closed forever on the March 3rd 1956. Measures 23¼" in length having all 5 brass rings intact and the brass section names at one end. Extremely rare.

295

Wooden Finger Board ABERNANT, HIRWAIN, NEATH, SWANSEA. Double sided, double line, both sides having a pointing hand. Measures 46" x 8", white on black and with steel end strengtheners. One side appears to have been restored, the other is original.

296

Southern Railway enamel sign STEAMER BOOKING OFFICE, measures 30" x 12", flangeless. Some well restored chips around screw holes otherwise excellent colour and shine. A scarce one.

297

London & North Western Railway Police Truncheon showing the initials 'V.R No. 18 L&NWR' in gold leaf with maroon shadow lettering on bare wood. Measures 19" and is in reasonable condition overall.

298

North Eastern Railway Police Truncheon. A quite simple style measuring 14" in length and having 'N.E.R.Police painted in gold colour at one end. Good condition overall.

299

LMS Station Hawkeseye Sign SAXBY. Leicestershire station opened in 1848 by the Syston and Peterborough Railway. It was resited 28 May 1892 because of curvature problems only to close forever 69 years later on 6th February 1961. 48" x 17½" and in ex station condition., white lettering on a brown/red ground. Very little has survived from this station and no totems have ever surfaced.

300

Locomotive Nameplate THE NEEDLES. Ex London Brighton & South Coast Railway H2 'Atlantic' class 4-4-2 built in August 1911 and numbered 423. Withdrawn in May 1949 and despite lasting just about into BR days, it never received a BR number. Brass construction measuring approximately 40½" across. Face painted red, rear ex loco. A rare plate with only 6 locos in the class.

301

Nameplate KUSASI, C/I construction, ex Gold Coast (Ghana) Railways 3' 6" Gauge 4-8-2 locomotive number 250, built by the Vulcan Foundry No. 5921 of 1951. Named after an indigenous tribe in that part of West Africa. Measures 34" x 5¼". Ex loco condition with yellow lettering and border on a blue/black ground.

BR(E) enamel Poster Board Heading 'British Railways'. Measures 25½" x 6" with good colour and shine, some chipping around the fixing holes, otherwise extremely good condition.

303

Tyers No. 6 brass faced, steel Single Line Tablet SEATON JNC 16 - SEATON. Ex LSWR section on the famous seaside line to the East Devon coastal resort, closed March 1966.

304

Pullman circular mahogany Plaque showing company COA as used to fill the space where the brass clocks were mounted in the carriages after the clocks were removed. Measures 91/4" diameter and is marked on rear TC35, which was built in 1926 under schedule 193 by the Birmingham Carriage & Wagon Company.

305

GWR enamel Sign SEASON TICKETS MUST BE SHEWN. White on dark blue measuring 12" x 10".

306

Southern Railway Target DORKING NORTH. Ex LBSCR station between Leatherhead and Horsham. Extremely good condition with deep colour and shine and only minimal chipping in the usual places.

307

LSWR Chronometer Pocket Watch beautifully engraved on the rear 'L.S.W.R. No 5 Carr: Dept. Unmarked Swiss chronograph movement, the white enamel dial with red tachymetric scale around outer edge marked 'Miles Per Hour From 1/4 Mile Distance'. Steel case with gilt bezel edge, hinge, winding crown, bow and chronograph button. White enamel dial with centre seconds, fly back chronograph, sunken sub dials for minute recording and continuous seconds, Roman numerals with steel hands. In excellent working condition except for the hour and minute hand not appearing to properly set. May require servicing but chronometer works fine. A scarce and unique survivor.

308

Caledonian Railway brass Luggage Rack Supports with ornate insets based around the famous Thistle. Most desirable, both clearly stamped 'CR'.

309

Shedplate 64F, Bathgate until December 1966. Cleaned ex loco condition.

310

Totem, BR(W) HEREFORD, H/F, brown edge. Ex GWR station opened in 1854 jointly by the Hereford, Ross and Gloucester Railway and the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway. Known as Hereford Barrs Court to distinguish between the other station, Hereford Barton. Good colour and shine, several well repaired repairs.

311

Rhodesia Railways 3 aspect Guards Handlamp. Oval plated 'RR' and brass plated with the Polkey makers. Front lens cracked otherwise extremely good condition. Together with an interesting Bladon 1918 Lamp, possibly from an SAR Motor Lorry or similar.

312

Posters, qty 2 British Railways D/R Map Of System, a BR(W) dated 1958 and a BR(E) revised 1953. Displayed back-to-back in polythene. Together with qty Stock Posters comprising Britannia no 70000 and King 6028, both by Wolstenholme, both cut down so that the image and a small amount of white is left. Also 2 Q/R posters with text removed comprising:- Cuneo Warship being built at Swindon from the Progress Poster and Fishguard Harbour by John Smith.

313

London Transport enamel Target with full bronze frame, WATERLOO. Measures 24¼" x 20" and is in excellent condition. Interestingly, this was officially mounted on the LT Waterloo 'square' pattern sign elsewhere in this auction.

314

British Railways Western Region aluminium Signal Box Board BARGOED PITS, measures 39¾ x 6, in nice condition.

315

GWR Porters Handlamp brass plated 'G. Polkey'. Stamped 'GWR' on the lamp case and complete with a GWR burner.

316

Carriage Print, 'London Cleopatras Needle and Embankment' by Merriott from the LNER series. In An original glazed frame.

317

Boiler Plate reads: 'BOILER KETEL NO MT 32456 DATE PUT TO WORK DATUM IN WERKING GESTEL'. Ex SAR Locomotive used at Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 1973.

318

Enamel Advertising Sign ‘Magnet Ales’. Measures 29½” across, 45½” high. Central image is that of a magnet with the two words top and bottom. Cream on deep maroon and in extremely good condition.

319

GWR metal Cash Box with brass handle for carrying. Has 'G.W.R.' painted beneath the lock on the face in gold lettering and overall, the box is painted black with brown lining. Complete with lift-out, double sided tray inside but lacks any cash. The 4 lever lock hasp is also stamped 'GWR'. A nice original item.

320

Totem BR(W) PRINCES RISBOROUGH, F/F. Ex GWR & GCR Joint station between Maidenhead and Aylesbury. Extremely good condition with one very small face chip, expertly touched in, otherwise, deep colour and shine.

321

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Persil'. White lettering on green oval and red ground.  Belgian origin, 17½" x 12" rectangular. Some restoration.

322

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Berger Du Nord'. White lettering on red ground pictorial showing shepherd and sheep in a wool image. French origin, double-sided, 18" x 13". Some restoration.

323

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Ne Traversez Pas'. Black and white, French Railways warning sign origin, 10½" x 15". In virtually mint condition.

324

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Iron Jelloids For Anaemia'. White lettering with black shadow on a red ground, 12" x 4½". Some restoration around the screw holes.

325

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Café Jihair Vende Ici'. White lettering on red ground with blue/black pictorial centre depicting the pack of coffee. French origin, double sided, 11¾" x 15¾".

326

Enamel Poster Board Heading Sign, 'Midland Red'. Red and white, 15" x 32. Small area of restoration in the centre, overall a little faded.

327

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Van Houtens Cocoa'. Pictorial with the 2 cocoa tins on right. Measures 15" x 6" and has edge wear and some fading but a very nice sign nevertheless.

328

Brewery Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Wilsons Golden Rosette Award'. Simple chess board with central rosette on a green ground. Measures 8½" x 11¾" and is virtually mint.

329

Wagon Plate, C/I 'Return Empty To Evesham LMR'. Measures 20" x 6¾". Face restored.

330

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 it's former glory. Excellent colour and shine with a few well executed small repairs.

331

Shedplate 54A, Sunderland until October 1958. Face restored, back original as purchased in 1962/63.

332

Railway Slides, circa 950 Diesel & Electric in proper slide boxes, dating from the 1960's through the decades to the 1990's. A wonderful collection of a variety of classes, mostly excellent to superb quality taken at a variety of locations throughout the UK. Most are annotated with date, location and loco identified. Copyright passes to Buyer. Must be viewed to appreciate.

333

British Railways(E) enamel sign 'Platform 2', F/F. Measures 15" x 12" and is ex Ely station. Virtually mint condition.

334

Tinplatel Advertising Sign, 'Avon Boot Polish' together with matching Tin. Measures 3" x 8" and is virtually mint.

335

Totem, BR(W) READING GENERAL, H/F. Ex GWR station on the Paddington to west of England route, opened March 1840. Excelent condition with good colour and shine, some restoration to the edges, normal for this half flanged style.

336

Carriage Print, 'Western Highlands near Morar' by Merriott from the Scottish Region series. In An original glazed frame.

337

British Railways(W) enamel Poster Board Heading SPECIAL NOTICES. Measures 27" x 4" and is virtually mint.

338

GWR Chad Valley wooden Jigsaw, 'Oxford' (black and white). Approximately 150 pieces in a brown label box. Made up to show completeness.

339

Photographic Negatives, over 300 of British Railways Steam, various regions, various format and quality. Needs to be viewed to appreciate.

340

Nameplate METEOR. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3166. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3458/E304 in October 1965. Renumbered 86216 under TOPS in October 1973 and named at Willesden without ceremony on 1st August 1979. Withdrawn in April 1998 and spent almost five years dumped at Willesden, Glasgow works and Immingham Railfreight Terminal. Finally, it was broken up by Easco, on site at Immingham in March 2003. Measures 33¼" x  9¾".

341

Insurance Agency bronze/brass Signs, qty 4 comprising: Eagle Star Insurance showing the famous 1807 Eagle emblem in the centre;  Liverpool Victoria Insurance Offices; Sun Fire Office Founded 1710; Royal London Mutual Founded 1861.

342

Insurance Agency bronze/brass Signs, qty 4 comprising Liverpool & London & Globe Fire & Life depicting the large world globe I the centre; Pearl Assurance 'Collector' (nice wording!); Prudential Assurance Life - Fire - Accident; Pelican Life Office.

343

Worksplate Borsig Lokomotiv - Werke Hennigsdorfe  – Berlin F. No 14771 dated  1938. Rectangular brass, ex ex SAR 3' 6'' gauge Class 19D 4-8-2 No. 2720. One of a batch of just 20 locomotives built by this contractor, all fitted with domeless boilers.

344

South African Railways brass Armband with original leather strap. Measures 3" diameter with red wax fill and reads 'S.A.R. 313 Induna Boss Boy Voorjong S.A.S.'

345

Smokebox Numberplate 44294. Ex LMS class 4F built Derby in 1927. A long time Hasland loco until 1959 when it moved to Kentish Town. Had a brief spell at Nottingham before its final depot of Warrington Dallam. Withdrawn in 1965. Ex loco condition.

346

Southern Railway Target COSHAM. Ex LSWR station between Portsmouth and Brighton, opened in 1847. Good condition with a small amount of restoration, good colour and shine.

347

British Railways(W) Car Stop Sign 'CT6' which was a Cardiff Train Stop sign used at Bristol Temple Meads. Measures 18" x 18".

348

Shedplate 15C, Leicester Midland until September 1963 and then Kettering until June 1965. Face restored, back original as purchased. The original BR receipt accompanies.

349

GWR machine engraved, brass Signalbox Shelf Plate BAYSTON HILL LOOP BOX LOOP LINE. This was situated on the ex GWR/LNWR Joint line just south of Shrewsbury. Interestingly, the reverse is engraved 'FOR SEVERN BRIDGE JUNCTION'.

350

Nameplate LLANFAIR GRANGE. Ex GWR 4-6-0 'Grange' Locomotive, built Swindon in April 1939 and allocated new to Worcester where it remained for its entire working life. Withdrawn in March 1965 and scrapped at Swindon Works shortly afterwards. A lovely plate in original condition. Note: Llanfair Grange is just outside Llandovery and like many others, is now a residential care home.

351

Worksplate, Beyer Peacock (Hymek) Ltd. Serial Number 7960 Manchester 1962. Ex Class 35 number D7056. Introduced November 1962 and cut up at Swindon less than 10 years later in August 1972. Mounted on a wooden display board along with Hymek cabside numbers D7000, as displayed at the Laira Railway Club over the years. Both numerals and worksplate have, sadly, been face drilled for mounting. Together with Cast alloy Plaques, qty 4 that were displayed at Laira Railway Club, comprising King George V and the APT/Stepehenson Rocket commemoratives, each having 'S/L' engraved instead of the usual limited edition numbers. Also a good sized GWR twin shield crest and a Lion Holding Wheel Emblem. The latter two have been painted quite carefully. Comes with a BR(W) 3 aspect, brass collared Handlamp complete with reservoir and burner, a BR(W) 3 aspect Handlamp and a quantity of GWR stamped brass hinges.

352

GWR Carriage Panel "Hereford Cathedral and Wye Bridge" by the Photocrom Co c.1895. A beautiful colour tinted photograph panel produced for the GWR, and rare to find a carriage print subject of Hereford. In excellent condition with titled mount and in original style frame.

353

Locomotive Manufacturers Nameplates comprising 3 separate plates FOWLER - DIESEL - BRITISH. Each chromed steel consruction, the first 2 in the familiar 'wing' design and measuring approximately 15" in length. The last is curved measuring 9" in length.

354

Sykes Lock & Block Instrument showing '4 - 9 TO STARTER FROM TWICKENHAM EAST'. Ex St. Margaret's Signal Box.

355

Pressure & Speed Instrument manufactured by T.S. M’Innes & Co 56 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. A most interesting item, housed in original  hinged box with instructions pasted on the underside lid. The top of the box is clearly inscribed ‘FIRST ENGINEERS OFFICE SS AMSTERDAM PARKESTON QUAY’. Although not marked with railway company initials, the SS Amsterdam was indeed the most famous of all LNER ships that plied the English Channel between Harwich and the Hook of Holland. The first ship was built for the GER in 1894 and was scrapped in 1928. The second was built in the late 1930s and quickly requisitioned for war service at the beginning of WWII. She was then converted to a hospital ship, HMHS Amsterdam only to be sunk off Juno Beach after hitting a mine, on 7th August 1944 whilst evacuating wounded troops. In all, 55 wounded, 10 medics and 30 crew were lost. Some German POWs were also lost. The third ship was built for British Railways in 1950 and was scrapped in 1969.

356

Carriage Print, 'Wemyss Bay and Rothesay Car Ferry, Firth Of Forth' by McFarlane from the Scottish Region series. In an original glazed frame.

357

GWR green glass Beer Bottle embossed 'GWRly BIRMINGHAM DEPT'. Measures 8" tall. Excellent condition and of considerable rarity.

358

London & North Western Railway etched glass Carriage Window in original wooden frame. Centrally placed is the  Britannia image surrounded by scrollwork and full company name beneath. Around the edge is a floral design, the glass itself measuring 15" x 26¼". Overall size in frame is 21¼" x 30½". The outside of the frame incredibly retains the original L&NWR dark blue paintwork.  A quite superb item that was found when a huge clear-out took place many, many years ago at the Royal Corp of Transport's Buller Barracks in Aldershot, Hants. With the military connection, this could well be a surviving artefact from a WWI Ambulance Train. We sold a similar in the last May auction, this is the second of the two entered.

359

BR(M) Fireman's Shovel by W & W Lucas. Good usable condition.

360

Totem BR(S) EASTBOURNE, F/F. Ex LBSCR station opened in 1886 being the third station built in the town and the branch terminus for this popular seaside location. The original station opened in 1849 and was single line from Polegate. It is said that the Southern Railway were keen to build their carriage works at Eastbourne but opposition eventually led to Lancing being the chosen site.

361

GWR C/I and steel Gangers Key Instrument complete with brass key originally engraved MORETON CUTTING G.F but overstamped RADLEY G.F. Situated just over a mile east of Oxford, release being from Oxford Signal Box. Moreton Cutting is approximately a mile east of Didcot.

362

Cabside Numberplate 6362, cast iron construction, ex GWR 2-6-0 Mogul built Swindon April 1925 and allocated to Penzance. By 1948 it was allocated at Oxley and finished its days at Severn Tunnel Junction from where withdrawal took place in September 1962.

363

Smokebox Numberplate 6362, cast iron construction. See previous lot for locomotive details.

364

Railway Lamps, qty 5 comprising: a scarce GWR curved top, General Purpose clearly marked 'GWR' on curve and containing original reservoir with a GWR burner; a GWR brass collared 3 aspect with all lenses complete, an original reservoir and original GWR burner, stamped 'Bladon & Sons Birmingham 1939 GWR', unrestored; a BR 3 aspect with all lenses complete, original reservoir and unmarked burner; BR(M) WOL General Purpose square style with no reservoir. an unusual Cart Lamp, square design with single red lens to front, rear flip-up door revealing original reservoir and burner. Accompanying is a small, threaded, self locking hook, source unknown.

365

Worksplate Manning Wardle & Co Ltd., No 2000 Leeds 1921. Oval brass, approximately 11" x 6" also engraved 'Rebuilt 1939 R. Stephenson & Hawthorns. The number '30' is clearly stamped on the rear of the plate.  Ex 0-4-0ST used by the Central Electricity Generating Board at the Lister Drive Generating Station, Liverpool where it carried the Number 2. An extremely desirable plate indeed.

366

Locomotive Class J37 Whistle with attached BR stores label showing ex 64632. This particular loco was built at Cowlairs in March 1922 and withdrawn in December 1965. Ex loco condition.

367

Carriage Board ABERDARE ([HIGH LEVEL] - SWANSEA [HIGH STREET] Black lettering on white ground measuring 32" in length. Complete with steel strengthener and in original condition.

368

LMS (LNWR pattern) Platform Lamp complete with interior and mounting bracket and bearing the original LMS Lamp Tablet LEIGH affixed to the front glass. Ex North Staffordshire Railway station between Uttoxeter and Stoke-on-Trent.

369

Midland Railway C/I Tunnel Nameplate WASTE BANK TUNNEL 164 YARDS. Famous location on the Settle & Carlisle route out from Appleby and into the Eden Valley. Beyond New Biggin station and Culgaith Signalbox, first Culgaith Tunnel (661 yards long) is encountered followed by Waste Bank Tunnel.

370

Totem BR(W) HENLEY-ON-THAMES, H/F. Ex GWR terminus station at the end of the branch from Twyford. Opened on 1 June 1857 having three platforms, mainly to serve the intensive service for Regatta traffic, for which purpose they were lengthened in 1891. All has changed since then with almost all of the once extensive land sold off and a solitary platform remains. Nice condition with just the usual edge chipping.

371

Shedplate 84A, Laira Diesel Depot, alloy construction, ex loco.

372

Southern Railway  Coach Plate, SR 1256. Oval C/I measuring 10" x 6" in ex carriage condition with original BR blue paint. Together with LMS Hotels double-sided, wooden  Clothes Brush. A fine item, 13¼" in length, the back inlayed with white dots to show 'LMS HOTELS'. Also a Miners handlamp bearing brass plate which reads: F. Thomas & Williams Cambrian Makers No 416 Aberdare. Unrestored condition.

373

Carriage print “Ocean Liner Express, Southampton Docks-London” by Richard Ward, a desirable print from the Southern Region B series. In an original frame this is the full size print that measures 25½ x 10.

374

South African Railways cast brass Tender Plates, a pair, one numbered 2295, the other 2464.

375

Totem, BR(W) WORCESTER SHRUB HILL, H/F. Ex Oxford Worcester & Wolverhampton Railway & Midland Railway Joint station, opened 1850. Very good condition with some excellent restoration to an area in the bottom panel and edge.

376

British Railways(E) enamel '3', measuring 10" x 5". Ex Ely station for the 3 car DMU units. Excellent condition with deepcolour and shine.

377

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Drink Black & Greens Tea - Purist And Best'. Double sided with wall mounting flange. Good condition.

378

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Agent For Berrie, Largest Dyer In England'. Double sided with wall fixing flange. Black and white with the  name of Brown, Leeds at the bottom edge next to the manufacturers name of the Imperial Enamel Co Birmingham. Good condition.

379

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Wills Gold Flake'. Semi pictorial with cigarette box showing. Blue yellow and red  measuring 37" x 18". Good overall condition with some chipping especially around the edges, nice colour and shine.

380

Worksplate Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Ltd., 7261 Darlington Works 1946. Brass lozenge shape, engraved with details, ex SAR 3' 6'' gauge Class 19D 4-8-2 No. 2748. The first batch of these locos were built by Krupp, Borsig and Skoda but after the war, a further 50 were built by Robert Stephenson Hawthorn with additional features such as vacuum brakes, this being one. They were extremely versatile locos and worked the entire SAR system.

381

Alloy Key Token SHAPWICK - HIGHBRIDGE EAST C. Ex Somerset & Dorset section between Evercreech and Burham-on-Sea. Ex box condition with yellow paint.'

382

Southern Railway enamel Doorplate STAFF PRIVATE. Measures 18" x 6" and is in very good condition with good colour and shine, some edge rusting. An uncommon sign.

383

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Russells Malton Ales'. White lettering on deep blue ground, measures 72" x 24" and is in extremely good condition overall.

384

British Transport Commission C/I Trespass Notice. This is the GWR style, 9 line version. Face restored only.

385

Deltic Worksplate, The English Electric Company Ltd London No. 2921/D573 1960 The Vulcan Foundry Locomotive Works England. Ex Class 55 originally numbered D9016, later 55016. Introduced to traffic in October 1961 and allocated to Haymarket. Named GORDON HIGHLANDER at Aberdeen Station on the 28th July 1964 by Colonel W.J. Graham, Vice-Lieutenant of Kincardineshire. Withdrawn in December 1981 and believed to be currently owned by DRS although not operational. The plate is mounted on a board, as presented to the vendor by British Railways with an accompanying, official plaque 'Building Works Plate From Locomotive 55.016."Gordon Highlander. Presented to Julian L. Aldred by British Railways Eastern Region on 12 December 1980 to mark his deep interest in Deltic Locomotives'. His (then) girlfriend, now wife, wrote to BR in an attempt to get a nameplate but only managed a pair of VIP tickets behind the last Deltic. However, upon return to York, was presented with this Worksplate.

386

GWR C/I Doorplate SIGNAL LINEMAN'S HUT. Excellent, ex trackside condition, reputedly from the Cross Hands area near Kidwelly.

387

Great Eastern Railway 14" oak cased Fusee Dial Clock number 2227. Ex Harlow Booking Hall. Requires a pendulum. Complete with cast bezel, dial nicely ghosted 'GER'.

388

Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Railway C/I lozenge shape Trespass Notice. Indented border example.

389

Cabside Numberplate 9618, cast iron construction, ex GWR 0-6-0PT built Swindon October 1945 and allocated to Merthyr. Spent its entire life at that depot being withdrawn from there in December 1963.

390

Totem, BR(M) ALLERTON, F/F. Ex LNWR station between Garston and Liverpool. Opened in April 1864 as part of the St. Helens Railway extension to Edge Hill. Closed in 2005 and was completely rebuilt and named Liverpool South Parkway, re-opening in June 2006. Excellent colour and shine, one very small chip on right side and a couple of small chips to left border.

391

Alloy Key Token COPPLESTON - MORCHARD ROAD. Ex LSWR section between Exeter and Barnstaple, one section beyond the Yeoford junction for the 'Withered Arm' to Okehampton and beyond. Has a small section of the keyway removed, a much more sensible method of removal from use rather than cutting the end off, this way, the token looks whole and displays as normal.

392

Southern Railway enamel Target, VAUXHALL. Ex LSWR station one stop outside Waterloo on the main line to the West. Some rusting and corrosion so a little TLC required.

393

Carriage Print "Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire" by Claude Buckle R.I. from the Western region series, issued in 1954. “On the Water” is the River Windrush flowing in the foreground under one of several stone pedestrian bridges.  The artist is standing at the end of Victoria Street looking over to the High Street. Nowadays almost everyone has to come by car to this Cotswold beauty spot but before 1962 the train was a choice. The station was on the Kingham to Cheltenham run. Mint and in an original style frame and glazed.

394

Worksplate, Andrew Barclay Sons & Co Limited, Caledonia Works, Kilmarnock No. 2286 dated 1948. Ex standard gauge 0-4-0ST "Mossend No.1" which went new to Stewarts and Lloyds Ltd (later British Steel Corporation) at Clydesdale Steel and Tube Works, Mossend. It was loaned to Phoenix Tube Works, Rutherglen, from c1963 to 1/1965 and was scrapped at Mossend 6/1971. Oval alloy measuring 16¾" x 11½" approximately, which, for a large standard pattern example is most unusual as they were generally brass or in some instances cast iron, indeed this is only one we have ever encountered so a considerable rarity without doubt. Totally ex loco condition.

395

Southern Railway enamel Target WATERLOO. Ex LSWR Terminus in the heart of London. Good condition. Note we also have a Waterloo Totem in this sale.

396

RSCO Miniature Single Line Staff KIDSGROVE JUNCTION  - GOLDENHILL. Ex NSR Section between Kidsgrove and Tunstall. Very good, ex Signal Box condition.

397

Lancashire, Derbyshire & East Coast Railway Fire Bucket Bracket, clearly embossed 'LD.&E.C.R'. Restored condition.

398

GWR hand engraved, brass Signalbox Shelf Plate TO OLD WOODS. This location was NW of Shrewsbury near Baschurch on the line to Whittington.

399

Shedplate 51A, Darlington until May 1973. Face restored, back original as purchased in 1962/63.

400

Totem, BR(W) DEVIZES, F/F. Ex GWR station in rural Wiltshire between Woodborough and Trowbridge. built by the Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway in 1857. It lasted just over 100 years closing forever in April 1966. Absolutely pristine.

401

Headboard Anglia Railways 1993 - 1996 Charter Mark complete with original fixing bracket.

402

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Phillips’s Pure Teas '. From India, China & Ceylon. A semi pictorial measuring 24" x 15" showing a Tea cutter with the rising sun in the background, excellent colour and shine, a few face chips.

403

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Omega - Cyma - Tissot - Watches'. Measures 14" x 10", yellow text with black shadow and has an Omega wristwatch with white face in the centre on a green ground. Some corner and edge damage, rust stopped ready for final restoration. A very nice pictorial sign.

404

Brewery Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Cotleigh Brewery Wiveliscombe Somerset, Tawny Bitter'. Oval, 14½" 19" depicting a tawny owl in the centre. Virtually mint condition.

405

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Take Iron Jelloids  Now & Then - The Tonic For Women The Tonic For Men (and children). White on red, 24" x 6". Extremely good condition.

406

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'Corona - Sparkling Drinks & Fruit Squashes' Yellow and white on a blue ground, 30" x 10" in excellent condition.

407

Enamel Advertising Sign, 'British Express Dairy - The Finest Table Butter Of India' Pictorial depicting a steam train passing a field of cows. Measures 20" x 15" and has a fair amount of restoration.

408

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

409

GWR Guards Handlamp together with a similar marked BR(W) and a Southern Railway Guards Handlamp stamped 'SER' and a GWR 3 aspect Handlamp stamped 'G Polkey.

410

Totem, BR(S) GROVE PARK, F/F. Ex SECR station between Hither Green and Chiselhurst, opened in 1871. Light green variety. In extremely good condition with one small chip just below the top flange.

411

Nameplate EWE, C/I construction, ex Gold Coast (Ghana) Railways 3' 6" Gauge 4-8-2 locomotive number 248, built by the Vulcan Foundry No. 5929 of 1951. Named after an indigenous tribe in that part of West Africa. Measures 23" x 5". Ex loco condition with yellow lettering and border on a blue/black ground.

412

Railway Clearing House Official Railway Map Of Lancashire & District. Measures 8" x 6½" when folded within card cover, opening to 46" x 30". Good overall condition with a few stains and some knocks to the cover.

413

North British Railway C/I Trespass Notice. Top lug has a piece missing but this doesn't really detract.

414

Great Northern Railway 12" mahogany cased Fusee Dial Clock bearing BR 11148 on the face. Typical John Walker clock which has been repainted with an Arabic dial, post 1965. Ex Woodhouse Rotherwood Sidings.Believed to be in working condition.

415

Carriage Print "Hatfield, Hertfordshire" by Horace Wright from the LNER Post War series. The exact location is looking up Fore Street, past the rows of fine Georgian houses and shops towards the 15th century palace. The town's station was often the source of high activity as trains to and from London disgorged passengers for its three branch lines. Mint and in an original style frame and glazed.

416

Oval brass numberplate Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (South Wales) Limited 392 Cardiff. Ex standard gauge 4wDH built by Sentinel of Shrewsbury number 10037 dated 1060. Measures 18" x 11" approximately. Ex loco condition with blue background to face lettering.

417

North Eastern Railway 10" oak cased Fusee Dial Clock bearing  BR(NE) 5118 on the face. The movement has become detached from the dial, the front glass is missing although pendulum and hands are present. Ex Whitby Town. Still retains Collectors Corner stickers.

418

GWR C/I Sign referring to the Propping Of Wagon Doors. Chocolate and cream, signed Inglis at the bottom.

419

Southern Railway enamel Platform Sign reads ‘ Trains To (with right facing arrow) Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, St. Leonards, Bexhill, Seaford, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Haywards Heath, Horsham And Other Sussex Towns And Coast Resorts. Measures a large 82” x 36” with some edge loss but overall very good. Believed to be ex Three Bridges station. To be collected from South Midlands area.

420

Industrial Locomotive Nameplate COLONEL. Ex  Hunslet 1459/1927 0-6-0 ST which was inherited by the National Coal Board from Manchester Collieries Ltd on 1/1/1947. It worked for the NCB at various locations - Chanters Colliery, Tyldesley; Wheatsheaf Colliery, Pendlebury; Parsonage Colliery, Leigh; Howe Bridge Colliery, Atherton; Gin Railways, Tyldesley; Bedford Colliery, Leigh. It was scrapped on site at Bedford Colliery 8/1966.

421

LMS Sepia Carriage Panel "Ruthin Castle, Denbighshire". 1930s panel. A tranquil view of the castle on the ex LNWR line between Denbigh and Corwen. Very good condition in original style frame and glazed.

422

Alloy Key Token CLIFFORD SIDINGS - ETTINGTON. Ex Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Railway section between Stratford and Kineton. Traces of red paint.

423

Cabside Numberplate, C/I number 3701. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT built Swindon in September 1936 and allocated to Neath. Subsequently allocated to Landore, it was finally withdrawn from Llanelli in May 1964. Very good, face restored condition.

424

Western Assurance 1851carved wood Shield. A quite wonderful piece of craftsmanship measuring 22½" x 16½" with a maple leaf at the top, the word 'Western' curving across beneath and the date '1851' within a large, central wreath of maple leaves. Complete with original hanging wire on rear. Together with Alliance Assurance Company Limited alabaster in wooden frame sign. Shows the company logo of a castle flying red flags and the Latin scroll beneath 'Multi Societate Tutiores 1824' (roughly 'Many Safe Fellowships' ) Measures 14" x 17" and is in very good condition with a few knocks to the alabaster here and there. Together with a similar Law Union & Rock Insurance Company Sign. This one has a large statue of Liberty in the centre and 'Founded 1806' beneath. Measures 22½" x 16½" and is in similar condition.

425

A substantial, sold brass Heraldic Phoenix as used by the Phoenix Assurance Company. Measures 14" x 18½" and is painted gold all over. The back has x2 original hanging hooks firmly affixed. Quite magnificent.

426

Royal  Insurance, solid aluminium Shield with a central globe circumnavigated by a banner stating ' Known Around The World' and a royal crown at the top. Measures 14½" x 18½" and has the original, hanging chain affixed to the rear. Excellent condition and most attractive.

427

Norwich Union Insurance Societies, solid bronze advertising sign with embossed 'Norwich Cathedral' company emblem above. Measures 9" x 14¾" and is quite exceptional. Now known as Aviva of course, this particular sign with such a well known name, is now confined to the history books.

428

A pair of engraved brass Insurance Signs. The first is 'Agency Of The London Guarantee & Accident Co Ltd Insurances - Established 1869' measuring 13" x 8". The second is 'Fire - Accident - Agency Of The London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Coy' measuring 13¾" x 9". Both are in exceptional condition.

429

Scottish Union & National Insurance Company sold bronze Sign with integral, embossed Heraldic Shield on the left depicting the cross of St. Andrew with central thistle and quartered to show x 2 flaming torches left and right, an anchor at the bottom and a dragon at the top. Measures 14" x 10" with integral frame and is in excellent condition.

430

Totem, BR(W) LAPWORTH, F/F. Ex GWR station on the Snow Hill to Paddington main line between Knowle & Dorridge and Hatton, opened in 1854 as Kingswood and renamed to Lapworth in 1902. Excellent colour and shine with no face chips.

431

BR(Sc) enamel Door Plate TICKETS. Measures 18" x 3¾" and is virtually mint.

432

GWR mahogany cased Galvanometer. Standing 7¼" high, the dome shaped case houses a silvered dial instrument with a single needle able to move left or right. Inscribed with the word "Silvertown", this instrument is purported to originate from Bath Signal Box on the main Bristol Paddington route. The case is stamped 'GWR' on the front base. Excellent condition.

433

Warship Plaque No. 1391 complete with certificate, as cast at Swindon Works. Together with a London Transport enamel Frieze Sign Bakerloo Line in brown roundel, in excellent condition.

434

LMS Pocket Watch manufactured by Record and numbered 16392. Lacks second hand which could easily be replaced, otherwise in good working order.

435

Worksplate, oval brass, The Vulcan Foundry Ltd., Newton-Le-Willows Lancashire No. 5937 dated 1951. Ex Gold Coast Railways 3' 6" gauge 4-8-2 Locomotive with 4000 Gallon Tender.  Ex loco condition.

436

Alloy Key Token TOWYN - LLWYNGWRIL. Ex Dovey Junction to Pwllheli line until November 1972 when Llwyngwril Signalbox closed and the section extended from Towyn and Barmouth South. Plenty of yellow paint remains.

437

Locomotive Class J38 Whistle,  with attached BR stores label showing ex 65916. This particular loco was built at Darlington in March 1926 and withdrawn in October 1965. Ex loco condition.

438

GWR Chad Valley wooden Jigsaw,' King George V'. Very rare example with approximately 300 smaller than usual pieces to form a shaped style in the rare, red box. Made up to show completeness.

439

Photographic Colour Slides, 35mm, approximately 250 modern traction. Mostly 1980's, some 1970's, quality appears to be extremely good overall.

440

Class 47 Worksplate Built Crewe 1964. Stamped on the rear 47030, ex FAIR ROSAMUND. Built as D1609, it received it's first TOPS number 47030 in December 1973. Re-numbered 47618 in September 1984 and at the same time, was named without ceremony at Old Oak Depot. Nameplates removed August 1989. Also numbered 47836 and 47618 receiving final number 47780 in January 1994.Withdrawn April 2003 Ex loco condition.

441

LMS Traffolite Lever Plates, a pair believed to be ex Ryford area. The first is ‘Trailing Points Down G.W. – From Up L.M.S.’. The second ‘Switch Diamonds Via Down L.M.S.’ together with 3 plastic Lever Plates and a BR enamel Distant Signal Blade.

442

Great Northern Railway wooden cased 3 position Block Instrument. Central dial shows ‘Train On Line/Line Blocked/Line Clear’ and the lower front has a trigger mechanism handle. Extremely good, ex box condition.

443

Shedplate 53B, Botanic Gardens until January 1960. Looks to be original condition although has been cleaned.

444

GWR Key Token Holder with steel Loop and complete with locking device. Clearly stamped 'GWR 1010'. What better way to display your treasured key token.

445

Southern Railway enamel Target, HERNE HILL. Ex SECR station between Brixton and Penge East. Reasonable condition with an area of loss between the 'E' and the 'R'.

446

Locomotive Manufacturers Nameplate HUNSLET, brass construction measuring approximately 17" x 3".

447

British Railways (Eastern) 6" mahogany cased Fusee Mantle Clock number 1355. Ex Liverpool Street and quite possibly earlier GER. Complete with original, convex glass and cast bezel. Pendulum crutch arm, easily replaced.

448

GWR C/I Signal Box Notice – No Unauthorized Person Allowed In This Box By Order.

449

Silverplate Teapot engraved 'Presented to Mr Mrs E.H. Hole by the G.W.Rly Refreshment Staff Swindon Xmas 1903'. Rather ornate with an unusual, wooden lid lifter.

450

Totem, BR(S) STREATHAM. Ex LBSCR station between Tulse Hill and Streatham Common. Light green, in excellent condition with deep colour and shine and no face marks.

451

Cabside Numberplate 423 15A, oval brass, ex Rhodesia Railways 3' 6'' gauge Class 15A  4-6-4 + 4-6-4 Garratt built under sub- contract by Franco-Belge in 1952 their works number 2972/Beyer Peacock works number 7564. This loco was one of the locos that double-headed the Royal Train when the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret visited the country in 1953. The two locos were painted glossy black with white-rimmed wheels for the occasion. It was refurbished by ZECO in 1981 and re-entered service with the name "Idube" (Zebra). Withdrawn 1993 and sold to Wankie Colliery.

452

GWR Pre-grouping Pocket Watch manufactured by Rotherhams and numbered  1479. Complete with chain and in good working condition.

453

Great Northern Railway C/I Trespass Notice.

454

National Union Of Railwaymen framed and glazed colour Presentation scroll with central image of Edwardian Paddington Station with multi vignettes around the periphery. Made out to a Philip Burrell, Aberdare. Extremely good condition throughout.

455

GWR brass cased Track Occupation Repeater 'Up Main Home'

456

Railway Slides, x3 boxes containing predominantly Colour Rail, CCQ and other commercial colour slides, all mounted. A substantial collection indeed.

457

Cast Iron Boundary Posts, a small yet significant collection of three comprising:- NER C/I Boundary Marker Post measuring 42" tall and unrestored black lettering on white ground; GNR C/I Boundary Marker Post measuring 35" tall and unrestored; An LSWR C/I Boundary Marker Post with company initials picked out in red on a black ground, 36" tall.

458

BR(M) maroon enamel Sign, which would have been displayed above booking office windows at one of the region's larger stations, in the centre a figure "3" in a box, with text to the left referring to The Conditions Of Issue of Tickets and Season Tickets and to the right, paragraphs referring to the availability of BTC/BR Byelaws and the provision of insurance for passengers and their luggage. The sign is fully flanged, 18"x8_" with an excellent colour and shine and just minor rim chips in places.

459

Alloy Key Token (end missing), ST BLAZEY - PAR BRIDGE CROSSING. Ex GWR section on the Newquay branch from Par. Traces of green paint.

460

Nameplate THE BIRMINGHAM POST. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3183. Built by the English Electric Co under works number E3475/E321 in October 1965. Renumbered 86251 under TOPS in May 1974, it was named in February 1980 by Jack Ready, Editor at Birmingham New Street. Swindon casting measures 80¾" x 9¾". The loco is currently stored at Long Marston.

461

Insurance Company enamel signs, qty 2 comprising: Agency Of The Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company Limited in traditional chocolate and cream colour measuring 15" x 10"  having the company globe emblem at the top. Excellent condition; A German sign, black on white Versicherungs - Gesellschaft The Liverpool and London and Globe Ltd General Agenture. Measures 19¼" x 14¾" in excellent condition.

462

Phoenix Assurance double sided sign of substantial and attractive design. Beneath the top two hanging hooks, the company title appears on a solid bronze plate, etched and painted white. Beneath is the delightful 'phoenix rising from the ashes 1782' emblem with a blue enamel ground and the fire/date also enamel. Beneath the emblem is an enamel scroll in green and yellow with the word 'Protection' in black. All set within an ornate frame measuring approximately 15" x 20½" excluding the hanging hooks.

463

Alloy Key Token NEWQUAY - ST. DENNIS JC. Ex GWR section on the North Cornwall line from Par to the terminus at Newquay. Traces of yellow paint.

464

SR Carriage Print Suburban Map 26" x 10" together with a Southern Railway 'The Road To The Sunshine' and a BR(S) Suburban Area Map.

465

South African Railways triple tone Chime Whistle as fitted to Garratt Locomotives. Clearly stamped 'SAR'.

466

LMS Guards Handlamp complete with burner, together with an LMS General Purpose Handlamp.

467

Shedplate 82A, Bristol Bath Road, alloy construction, ex Hymek D7082, removed Old Oak. Drilled with 4 holes in the usual manner but interestingly has the normal pair of larger holes so obviously used on an earlier Diesel. Crudely restored.

468

Southern Railway oval enamel sign Not Drinking Water, virtually mint, together with a BR(S) enamel BTC Sign 'Conditions Upon Which Tickets….', also v. mint.

469

Railway Slides, circa 350 in a couple of slide boxes mainly depicting Railway Architecture. Some quite early with an array of stations, signal boxes, semaphores, crossings and other general architecture. Much of this has long gone so a wonderful record for the archivist. Copyright passes to the Buyer.

470

Totem, BR(W) OLDBURY & LANGLEY GREEN, F/F. Ex GWR station between Stourbridge and Birmingham Snow Hill. The station opened in April 1867 and was originally named Langley Green & Rood End.

471

Photographic Colour Slides, 35mm, approximately 750 of what appears to be extremely good quality overall of early and later preservation/railtours. All in plastic boxes and every slide is mounted. Must be viewed to appreciate.

472

Carriage Print "Entrance To Euston Station, London" by Claude Buckle R.I. from the LMR Railway Architecture series 1952. Here we see the famous triumphal arch, with its four doric columns supporting the portico, which rose to a height of 72 ft. It was designed by Philip Hardwick and built at a cost of £35,000. Ten years later, Hardwick's son was commissioned to design the Great Hall of the station, and this was erected in 1849. With its enormous dimensions, it was the largest station waiting room in Britain. During the period 1960-63 the doric arch, the Great Hall and much of the old station infrastructure were savagely levelled for the rebuilding and modernisation of Euston Station, ahead of the electrification of the West Coast Main Line. Mint and in an original style frame and glazed.

473

Bradshaws Railway Guide No 497 dated 1874. Reasonable condition, covers a little grubby and dog-eared but retaining original fold-out map inside cover and all pages are still intact.

London Transport enamel Target, square type, WATERLOO. Measures 28" x 22" and has 10 holes drilled where the Waterloo bronze framed sign, elsewhere in this auction, was mounted. The holes don't affect the lettering.

475

Worksplate 'The English Electric Co. Ltd. Vulcan Works Newton-Le-Willows, England No. D1248 dated 1968'.  Ex 0-6-0 Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive used at BSC Llanwern, S.Wales. Totally ex loco with damage to top right bolt-hole.

476

Carriage Prints, an unframed pair, both by Kenneth Steel comprising Crowland Lincolnshire and Linlithgow Palace Linlithgowshire.

477

GWR C/I Bridge Diamond sign complete with three replacement tonnage plates, in nicely restored condition.

478

London Transport enamel Frieze ELEPHANT AND CASTLE. Black on white with the Bakerloo Line pale brown along top and bottom edge. Measures 68" x 9" and is in excellent condition.

479

Bradshaws Railway Timetable, a rare 1875 re-print of an 1839 original. Extremely good condition.

480

Totem, BR(Sc) KINGUSSIE, F/F. Ex Highland Railway station between Boat Of Garten and Blair Atholl. Some mottling as was common on these totems.

481

Railway Passenger Assurance Co Tinplate Sign 'What About Your Baggage'. Semi pictorial measuring 10" x 12½".

482

Great Western Railway fully titled Bridge Restriction C/I sign, ex trackside, together with an untitled Gate Notice , By Vic Cap….., restored some time ago, red lettering on white ground.

483

South African Railways 3 aspect Guards Handlamps, a pair stamped 'SAR - SAS, Made By Bladon, B'ham'. In extremely good condition throughout.

484

Carriage Print, 'Lastingham, Near Pickering, Yorkshire' by Wood from the LNER series. In An original style glazed frame.

485

Brass  Plate 'AM Contract No A 82653 AM Ser No. 203 Year Of Supply 1952 Makers R. Hudson Makers No. 90698'. This company certainly manufactured narrow gauge coaches etc so this is most likely from a 2' Gauge wagon or other rolling stock. The 'AM' almost certainly Air Ministry so most likely in use at a Military Armament Depot such as Chilmark, Dinton, Fauld or Harpur Hill.

486

Shedplate 52A, Gateshead until May 1973. Face restored, back original as purchased in 1962/63.

487

GWR Limit No.2 post-grouping Pocket Watch. Enamel face with 'G.W.R 03132' top centre and second hand below. The case is nicely engraved 'G.W.R. 03132' so a matching watch. Small repair on the dial at 10 o'clock, otherwise a fine, fully working watch that comes with the original Albert  bearing the makers initials 'GFB' (George Frank Bickerton, a early 20th century Birmingham manufacturer)

488

GWR Backing Signal Arm complete with Spectacle Plate. A rare item indeed.

489

British Railways(E) enamel Doorplate WAITING ROOM, flangeless. Measures 18" x 6" and is virtually mint.

490

Totem, BR(W) LAWRENCE HILL, F/F. Ex GWR station opened on 8 September 1863, when the Bristol and South Wales Union Railway was opened. The BSWUR was absorbed by the Great Western Railway in 1868 and ran from Temple Meads to New Passage, where a ferry took passengers to South Wales. Excellent condition throughout with deep colour and shine.

491

Railway Slides, circa 150 eclectic mixture of varying quality. Steam, industrial transitional and some diesel. A good selection with possibly a few commercial slides interspersed, so copyright is restricted. Must be viewed to appreciate.

492

Signal Indicators, qty 4 all brass together with 2 brass Plungers and an LSWR Signal Lever Lead. Ex St. Margaret's Signal Box.

493

Lancashire & Yorkshire Guards Whistle inscribed 'L&YRCo 722' and also the makers name 'Thornton & Sons, Birmingham' This is a short barrel style whistle of some rarity. Complete with fixing ring and original pea.

494

O Gauge Tinplate items to include Hornby Locomotive Southern E126 boxed but no lid;  A179 Locomotive, boxed;  Bowman  4-4-0 spirit fired loco in need of repair; LNER 4472 Tender; Southern B343 Tender; a pair of matching LMS Clockwork locos without any manufacturers name;  Hornby SR Guards Van; Hornby NE Double Bogie Van; Hornby LMS 10 Ton Crane; German LMS open Cattle Wagon plus a few sundry items.

495

Totem BR(S) F/F, EDENBRIDGE. Ex SECR station between Godstone and Tonbridge. Very good condition.

Shedplate 6A, Chester until May 1973. Face only restored.

497

South African Railways Locomotive Oiling Cans, qty 4 all different. Together with an SAR brass Lock with chain, the lock is stamped '1961'.

498

Carriage Print, 'DEREHAM, NORFOLK' by Fletcher Watson from the LNER series. In An original glazed frame.

499

Massive collection of b/w photographs, mostly 7 x 5 format in 8 albums and also 3 reference albums with intricate details of the trips and sheds at which they were taken.

500

Nameplate EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. Ex BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 originally numbered E3116 and built by BR Doncaster in October 1965. Renumbered 86238 under TOPS in February 1974 and named by Rt Hon Edward Heath at Liverpool Street station on 21st April 1986. Directly after naming, it worked a special from Liverpool Street to Harwich for the maiden voyage of the Sealink Ferry "Koningen Beatrix". Scrapped in 2005 at Boreham Scrap Co, Boreham. Newton pattern measuring 80¾" x 9¾".

Sykes Lock & Block Instrument showing '10 TO TRACK CIRCUIT AT. AS. OCCUPIED'. Ex St. Margaret's Signal Box, as removed.

502

Water Capacity 4000 Gallons, brass oval Tender Plate, in ex loco condition.

503

Large Brass Bell complete with brass strap clapper, engraved ' Whitbread's Social & Sports Club, Founded In 1893 As Hind's Head C.C., Later Re-Named Pelham CC. Stands 6½" tall and has a diameter of 8". Excellent condition.

504

Locomotive ATC Box complete with brass bell. As fitted to all GWR locomotives when the  Automatic Train Control was introduced.

505

Photographic Negatives, approx 230 of 35mm format, predominantly 60's steam, all regions, varying quality. Must be viewed to appreciate.

506

BR Inspectors Cap, size 7 and a Station Master Cap with BR(S) Lion-over-Wheel Badge sewn on. Together with a GWR 3 aspect Bladon Handlamp and a pair of Wagon Plates,  BR Swindon 1956 and Met Cam 1937.

507

A pair of wooden Destination Boards 'Motherwell Via Outer Circle', double sided, yellow on pale blue ground and 'Front Train - Motherwell, Rear Train - Outer Circle', double sided, yellow lettering on pale blue ground. The latter has a pair of slide-in boards as part of an inter-changeable system.

508

Hastings EMU Dead Mans Handle Notching Plates, qty 3 together with an interesting 75A alloy Shedplate, ex Stewarts Lane Stores, destined for an ED but never drilled and consequently never used. Also, a large Piston Crown from a DEMU 4SKRT engine.

509

Carriage Print, 'Pickering, Yorkshire' by Merriott from the LNER series. In an original style glazed frame.

510

Totem, BR(W) TILEHURST, F/F. Ex GWR station west of Reading Opened 1882. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine

511

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.

512

LMS Q/R Poster ‘London By LMS – Trooping Of The Colour – Whitehall’ by Christopher Clark R.I. Sadly the poster has been taped in a number of places around the periphery and on the bottom right of the image and also has numerous tears, so, would require some TLC. Together with a well worn Station Master’s Hat, a GWR Holiday Haunts 1916 Booklet, a rather nice fold-out linen Railway Map of London 1914, a silk scarf map of the London Underground and finally a Victorian Wooden Police Truncheon with the initials ‘V.R.’ above the crown and ‘R. Police’ beneath. Stamped into the shaft just above the handle is ‘DCC No 102’. Almost 16” in length, 5” of which constitute the serrated style handle. Reasonable condition with plenty of knocks and paint loss.

513

Alloy Key Token (end missing), BODMIN GENERAL - BOSCARNE JNC. Ex GWR section between Bodmin and the junction with the LSWR route to Wadebridge. Plenty of blue paint remains.

514

GWR C/I Notice  'Not Drinking Water'. Measures approximately 6" x4", off white lettering on red ground. Originated from Llanbyster Road on the now Central Wales line.

515

BR(S) Canvas Bag with brass plate 'Worcester Park,  one side and 'Ctl Accounts Office Portsmouth Goods via Fratton' on the other side.

516

Wagon Plates, qty 4 comprising: GWR rectangular pre-grouping No 96895; oval BR Derby Lot No 38719 dated 1962; oval BR Eastleigh Lot No 30452 dated 1959; oval BR Eastleigh Lot No 30167 dated 1965.

Southern Railway Target POKESDOWN. Ex LSWR station between Christchurch and Bournemouth. Opened as Boscombe in 1886 by the Southampton & Dorchester Railway, it became Pokesdown in 1897 when Boscombe had it's own station opened. Some minor restoration but good colour.

519

British Railways enamel warning notice, red on white, 'Danger Do Not Touch Conductor Rails' and a Southern Railway, brass cased Duplex Gauge.

520

Totem, BR(M) LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY, F/F. Ex LNWR station on the West Coast Main Line between Tamworth and Stafford, opened in 1847. Some damage but a desirable totem worth restoring.

521

GWR mahogany cased Spagnoletti Block Instrument and a GWR mahogany cased Block Bell.

522

Cabside Numberplate, rectangular brass number 1127. Ex East African Railways, Hunslet No. 1656 metre gauge 2-6-2T Class 11 locomotive used at Tabora. Ex loco condition.

523

LMS Handlamp complete with all glasses, reservoir and LMS burner. Stamped 'J.W. Foster Springs Branch M.P.D.'. Note: J. Foster was a Running Foreman at the depot.

Carriage Prints, an unframed pair, both by King comprising Leigh-On-Sea and Westcliffe-On-Sea.