1 An Engraved Locomotive Worksplate “No 2065 DONCASTER 1950”. Oval cast brass originating from class 4F (later 4) 2-6-0 43058 built 29/09/1957 to lot no. 1276. Matched to tender 4708 it was the first of class to be fitted with a tablet catcher in 1950 for use on M&GNR lines. Sheds inc New England, Grantham, Boston, Colwick from where it was withdrawn 26/12/1964 and cut-up by P. Wood, Ickles 04/1965. Lightly polished front. 12½” x 6½”.
2 A Southern Railway Locomotive Headlamp. Oval brass plated “S[E]R” to chimney which is attached to hinged top. C/W enclosed reservoir/burner and red flip-over lens. Originates from Bournemouth MPD. Unrestored.
3 An Enamel Sign “SOUTHERN RAILWAY THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH TICKETS, INCLUDING SEASON TICKETS, ARE ISSUED…….” Further four lines ref luggage. V minor chipping. 9” x 6”.
4 A Shedplate “34A” – King’s Cross 1948 to 06/1963. Repainted.
5 A Southern Railway Target “REDBRIDGE”. Former L&SWR station on the line from Southampton to Bournemouth/Salisbury. Good colour/shine with minor mottling to lettering/crescents and v well executed repairs to edge/screw holes. Screwed to wooden backing board.
6 A London & North Eastern Railway Q/R Poster “EXPLORE YORKSHIRE BY L.N.E.R IT’S QUICKER BY RAIL”. By Montague. B. Black published 1935. Full colour relief style map with Goole to the south, Durham to the north and Harrogate to the west. Shows roads/railways. Slight edge damage. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
7 A Great Western Railway Coppertop Handlamp. Three aspect, all glasses present. Body stamped “GWR” and oval brass plated “I. H. HETHERINGTON & Co. LTD MANUFACTURER BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND EST 1856” and also stamped “813”. Lens engraved “G.W.R.”. C/W copper reservoir/”BR/WR” burner. Appears unused. Also GWR locomotive gauge glass lamp. Rectangular body with red/green glasses to the sides and stamped “GWR SWINDON” to arched cowl. C/W “GWR SWINDON” reservoir. Unrestored.
8 A BR(S) Signalbox Diagram “BATTLE”. Full colour diagram, dated 18/11/1964 with cut-outs for light indicators and displaying semaphore signalling. Covers section from “CROWHURST” to “BATTLE ROAD CROSSING”. Slight edge wear/loss. Rolled condition. 40” x 17”.
9 A Set of East African Railways Locomotive Letters “E”/”A”/”R”. Cast brass lettering/square full stops originating from the tender of 29 class 2-8-2 2910 ‘Galla’. Unrestored, mounted on dark wood backing board. Each letter 8½” h, backing board 29¾” x 8½”. See lot 498.
10 A D/R Enamel Notice/Posterboard Header “SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY”. Dark blue lettering/inner borderline on white background. Edge/screw hole chipping with small repair to “A”/”S” of “EASTERN”. 26¾” x 5⅞”.
11 A Great Western Railway Sign “G.W.R. CLEANING OIL”. Rectangular c/i, as found in locomotive sheds etc. Repainted front. 5⅞” x 3⅜”.
12 A London & North Eastern Railway D/R Poster “FILEY FOR THE FAMILY”. By Freda Lingstrom, published 1924. Depicts families sitting/playing on the beach with slipway and dwellings to rear. Slight tear damage, mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
13 An Internal Publication “BRITISH RAILWAYS SOUTHERN REGION SOUTH WESTERN DIVISION WORKING TIME TABLE OF PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAINS ISLE OF WIGHT 14TH JUNE, 1965, TO 4TH SEPTEMBER, 1966, OR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE”. Lists classification of locomotives, restrictions, maximum loads, map of lines etc.
14 A Locomotive Regulator Handle. Forged steel with square fitting/spring catch to top. No markings. Unrestored. 33” long.
15 A C/I Sign “GREAT CENTRAL Ry TRESPASSERS ON THIS PROPERTY WILL BE PROSECUTED”. Rectangular c/w scalloped corners. Repainted. 20½” x 11⅝”.
16 A Webb and Thompson Large Single Line Staff “BODMIN TOWN”/”BOSCARNE JUNCTION”. From the former L&SWR section to Wadebridge. Closed to passengers in 1967.
17 A Sykes ‘Lock and Block’ Wooden-Cased Signalbox ‘Receiving’ Instrument. Circular brass bezel face is marked “No. 3 ROAD 19. RELEASED BY 15 OR 16”. C/W release key-hole/cover. Good original signalbox condition.
18 A Very Large Roll of Unused British Railways Board ‘Abtiss’ Tickets. The successor to ‘Edmondson’ style tickets with orange top/bottom edges and d/arrow device.
19 A London & North Eastern Railway ‘Sliding Knob’ Handlamp. All glasses present/intact. Body date stamped for August 1929. Reducing cone stamped “L.N.E-E”/”LOCO STRATFORD 2821” and brass plated “S. CALCOTT”. Lamp is c/w back handle, “L.N.E-E” reservoir/”BR” burner. Repainted.
20 A Complete Set of (6) London & North Eastern Railway Cathedral Series Dessert Plates. Produced by ‘Josiah Wedgwood’ in 1930 being ‘Catherine’ shaped as supplied to Empress Catherine in 1774. Comprises Durham, Ely, Lincoln, Norwich, Peterborough Cathedrals and York Minster. C/W original labelled cardboard box. Plates mint, box fair.
21 A Great Eastern Railway Untitled C/I Sign “BEWARE! TRAINS.” Repainted. 16” x 12½”.
22 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Enamel Lamp Tablet “NUNEATON ABBEY ST.” Black lettering/outer border line on yellow background. Edge chipping. 16” x 6½”.
23 A Carriage Print “HARROGATE, YORKSHIRE”. By Jack Merriott from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts a parkland view with timber clad shelter and looking down to the town to background. Unframed.
24 A Reproduction L&NER Locomotive Worksplate “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY DARLINGTON WORKS 1931 2825”. Oval cast brass, original affixed to B17 class 4-6-0 ‘Raby Castle’, withdrawn as 61625, 12/1959. Cast from original plate and featuring the distinctive “Y” of “RAILWAY” which was peculiar to Darlington plates. Mounted on oval wooden backing board.
25 An Original Oil Painting “34017 ILFRACOMBE ON HONITON BANK”. By Joe Townend, GRA. Depicts three-quarter view of the rebuilt ‘West Country’ pacific at the head of a rake of green liveried stock in a winter scene. 30” x 24”.
26 A Stove-Enamelled Steel Sign “THE BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION WARNING…..” Ref forty shilling fine for trespass. Black lettering/white background. 15” x 12”.
27 A D/Sided Printer’s Plate. Heavy rectangular brass featuring reverse etched image of DB ‘pacific’ locomotive c/w “DB” to border (2) to one side and RAF ‘Canberra’ jet aircraft to other. Wooden runners to top/bottom edges. Plate 13” x 11”.
28 A London & North Eastern Railway D/R Poster “SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA”. By Frank Mason, published 1928. Depicts rowing boats aground under the pier to foreground looking into the bay with headland to rear. Has been folded. Mounted on linen to conserve.
29 A London & North Eastern Railway Catering Steamer Saucepan. Copper coated stainless steel bodies/lid c/w steel handles. Each section clearly stamped “L.N.E.R A” as is handle to lid. Usual service wear. 9½” dia, overall 13” h.
30 A ‘Sykes’ Oil Filled Home/Distant Signal Repeater. Purported to be of LB&SCR origin with clear glass body/wooden base/cast brass top c/w “W.R. SYKES INTERLOCKING SIGNAL Co LTD” manufacturer’s plate. Red banner ‘home’ arm and yellow ‘v’ end banner distant arm. 6” x 8¾” x 4¼”.
31 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Enamel Doorplate “STAFF ONLY”. Dark green, good colour/shine with edge/screw hole chipping and small face dent to top r/h corner. 18” x 3½”.
32 A Great Northern Railway Dining/Boardroom Chair. Dark wood frame with turned front legs and ornate back rail. Branded “G.N.R” to underside of seat frame. Appears to have been re-upholstered.
33 A Great Western & Great Central Joint Railways C/I Trackside Sign “GW&GC JOINT COMMITTEE BEWARE OF THE TRAINS”. Repainted front, undercoated rear. 27” x 14”. Also c/i coverplates “GWR GAS”, “GWR W”. Each 6½” sq.
34 A Shedplate “71B” – Bournemouth 1948 to 09/1963. Front repainted.
35 A BR(S) Half Flanged Totem “BARNEHURST”. Former SE&CR station on the line from Blackheath to Dartford. Dark green, good colour/slightly matt finish with several edge chips.
36 A Pair of Lancashire Yorkshire Railway Items. Comprises circular brass etched “LYR” (horse brass?) c/w black wax infill. Etched rectangular brass signal lever description plate “13 UP THRO. TO UP LOCAL INNER HOME 53. 22. 21”. C/W original red wax infill. Both mounted on rectangular wooden backing. 3¾” x 11¾”.
37 A Southern Railway Target “RAYNES PARK”. Former L&SWR station on the line from Surbiton to Clapham Junction and junction station to Motspur Park. Good colour/shine with edge/screw hole chipping.
38 A GWR/BR(W) Round Post ‘Distant’ Signal Finial. ‘Slotted ball’ pattern. Repainted. 22¼” h.
39 A Pair of Tail Lamps. One embossed “BR” the other stamped “B.R.(W)” to chimneys. C/W reservoirs/burners. Good original condition.
40 A Carriage Print “TRAVEL IN 1845 EXPRESS MAIL TRAIN OF THE LONDON & BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY”. By C. Hamilton Ellis from the LMR Travel-In series issued 1951. Features green liveried 2-2-0 locomotive no. 32 at the head of a rake of four wheeled coaches. C/W original (long version) frame.
41 A Midland Railway Notice “SHUT & FASTEN GATE”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular ends. Repainted. 33½” x 3”.
42 A C/I Notice “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY NO ADMISSION EXCEPT ON BUSINESS. BY ORDER.”. Rectangular. Unrestored. 14⅞” x 9”.
43 A Personally Signed Limited Edition Print “THE TRAIN NOW STANDING AT PLATFORM 1”. By S.P. Brammer 1992, depicting pencil sketch of “CLASS A3 No. 60103 FLYING SCOTSMAN STANDING IN RETFORD STATION CIRCA 1960”. Print is number 235/850. C/W black wood glazed frame. Image size 15” x 8¼”.
44 A BR(M) D/R Poster “LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL SEE BRITAIN BY TRAIN”. By Greene, published 1957. Depicts a view from riverbank looking across to period buildings with cathedral rising up to rear. Horizontal centre fold. Presented in light wood glazed frame.
45 A L&SWR/SR Untitled C/I Sign “WARNING STOP LOOK & LISTEN BEFORE CROSSING THE LINE”. Repainted. 32” x 15½”. 46 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Bridgeplate “LMS 9”. Oval c/i. Unrestored. 17¾” x 11¼”. 47 A Carriage Print “KING EDWARD BRIDGE, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE”. By Kenneth Steel from the post-war series issued 1948 to 1954. Depicts steel/brick railway bridge with A4 class pacific and ‘blood/custard’ coaches crossing with high level and Tyne bridges to rear. Unframed.
48 A BR(W) Signalbox Diagram “NEWTON ABBOT EAST”. B/W spare copy, dated 22/10/68 and featuring positions for light indicator cut-outs. Displays semaphore signalling. Covers section from “HACKNEY SIDINGS”/”CHUDLEIGH & BOVEY” to “NEWTON ABBOT WEST” with lines “TO TURNTABLE”/”ENGINE SHED”. Rolled condition. 118½” x 34”.
49 A Collection of (approx 250) 35mm Colour Slides featuring Merchant Shipping. Taken late 1970s early 1980s in the River Humber/Hull Docks/New Waterway areas. Mixture of ‘in port’ and ‘underway’ views. Uncaptioned. Viewing recommended.
50 A London & North Eastern Railway Q/R Poster “FOUNTAINS ABBEY RIPON STATION L.N.E.R FULL INFORMATION FROM L.N.E.R STATION OFFICES AND AGENCIES”. By Fred Taylor published 1937. Depicts a procession taking place in front of the ruins and curving round to the bottom l/h corner. Three small edge tears. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
51 A Southern Railway (L&SWR Pattern) Wagonplate “S.R. 55689 ASHFORD”. Oval c/i. Repainted. 13½” x 7⅝”.
52 A Southern Railway Bulleid Pacific Cab Plate “STEAM CHEST PRESSURE”. Rectangular cast brass with curved bottom edge to fit profile of gauge. Marked “34095” (Brentor) to rear. Top corners lost during removal. 4¼” x 1⅞”.
53 A Carriage Print “LINLITHGOW PALACE, LINLITHGOWSHIRE”. By Kenneth Steel from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1947. Depicts the palace ruins/St Michael’s Church on a gently sloping mound with Linlithgow Loch to the foreground. Unframed.
54 A Collection of (approx 175) 35mm Colour Slides featuring 1960s Rail Tours. Taken 1962 to 1966 and featuring “SCOTSMAN GOES SOUTH”, “THAMES VALLEY RAIL TOUR”, “MAUNSELL COMMEMORATIVE TOUR”, “PENNINE LIMITED TOUR”, “SOUTH COAST RCTS” etc. Shed images inc 60004, A2/A4 locomotives on the East Coast Mainline. Uncaptioned. Viewing recommended. Copyright to buyer.
55 A London & North Eastern Railway D/R Poster “FLATFORD MILL THE CONSTABLE COUNTRY”. By Walter E. Spradbery, circa 1930s. Depicts view along the river towards the mill to background. Fold marks with fold fracture to top. Mounted on paper to conserve.
56 A Brass-Cased ‘Home’ Repeater. Face reads “ON”/”WRONG”/”OFF”, indicator is in the form of an upper quadrant ‘home’ signal arm. Slight chipping to edges of face.
57 A Great Western Railway Pre-Grouping Doorplate “TICKETS”. Rectangular c/i. Repainted front. 15¾” x 2½”.
58 A Carriage Print “EXMOOR”. By Hesketh Hubbard from the Southern Railway post-war series issued 1945 to 1948. Depicts a simplistically painted view looking down the River Exe and running under three-arched bridge c/w horse/wagon to fore/middle ground and forestation rising to rear. Unframed.
59 A Collection of (approx 58) RCH Junction Diagrams. All full colour individual examples from all regions inc Ireland dated 1896 to 1920. All VGC.
60 A BR(S) Flangeless Enamel Sign “TRAIN DEPARTURES”. Dark green, good colour/shine with edge chipping/small repair area to r/h edge. 37¼” x 12”. 61 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Funnel. Steel body stamped “LB&SCR” and steel plated “FAY GATE” above. Bright steel condition. 10” dia.
62 A BR(S) D/Sided Wooden Station Destination Board “ST. JOHNS ROAD, BRADING, SANDOWN, SHANKLIN”. C/W small arrow. White lettering/black background. Minor service wear. 48¼” x 6”.
63 A John Summers & Sons Owners Shipping Plate. Rectangular cast aluminium with “JS” incised in intertwined lettering within blue house flag to l/h & r/h sides on white background. Summers & Sons owned a fleet of 25 ships over the years being used to ferry steel from their own jetty at Shotton to Liverpool where it was transferred to sea-going ships. It was known locally as the ‘Beatle Fleet’. Unrestored. 17¾” x 6¾”.
64 A Shedplate “88J” – Aberdare 01/1961 to 03/1965. Repainted.
65 A BR(M) Fully Flanged Totem “HATTON”. Former GWR station on the line from Warwick To Claverdon/Tyseley. Good colour/shine with edge chipping/small face chips/minor face marks.
66 A Hornby Dublo Three Rail ‘Castle’ Class 4-6-0 Locomotive “BRISTOL CASTLE”/”7013”. EDLT20, dating from 1957 to 1961 and featuring lined Brunswick green BR livery. C/W blue box/”TESTED” label. Engine virtually mint condition/box fair.
67 A Hornby Dublo Three Rail Standard 2-6-4T Locomotive “80054”. EDL18, dating from 1954 to 1961 and featuring lined black BR livery. C/W white stripe/blue box/instruction leaflet. V minor wear to engine/box fair. Also five plank open wagon 4660 “UNITED GLASS LIMITED” c/w white stripe/red box. Wagon VGC/box good.
68 A Hornby Dublo Three Rail Train Set. EDG16 circa 1954 to 1961 featuring 0-6-2T “69567” in lined matt black BR livery, grey five plank tinplate wagons (2), tinplate brake van, quantity of straight/curved tinplate track. Complete with blue picture box and instructions/layouts. All virtually mint condition.
69 A Pair of ‘OO’ Gauge Locomotives. Features Hornby Dublo 1000 B.H.P. Bo-Bo diesel electric locomotive “D8000”. L30, three rail from 1958 to 1962 in BR green livery c/w white stripe/blue box. Model/box fair. Lima class 47 Co-Co diesel electric locomotive 47703 in ‘Fragonset’ black livery issued 1998. Locomotive mint/box GC.
70 A Quantity of Hornby Dublo Three Rail Tinplate Track. Predominantly straight sections of various lengths with several curves and three electrically operated points. All VGC. Also “HAMMANT & MORGAN” ‘Duette’ power controller, boxed, untested.
71 A Print Copy of an Official Works General Arrangement Drawing “MIDLAND RAILWAY 4-4-0 EXPRESS PASSENGER LOCOMOTIVE BUILT BY NEILSON REID & Co 1901”. Depicts colour side/plan elevations. C/W chrome/brushed metal glazed frame. 31¼” x 22¼”.
72 A BR(W) Brass Collared Handlamp. 3 aspect, all glasses present/intact. Body embossed “B.R.(W)” and stamped “BLADON”. C/W reservoir/”BR(W)” burner. Repainted.
73 A Southern Railway Marine Department Individual Wine Carafe. Clear glass with ‘rifled’ design to body with ‘flat section’ neck. Engraved house flag c/w “SOUTHERN Ry” in scroll below to body. 6½” h.
74 A London Transport Signalbox Diagram “STANMORE CABIN MK”. Full colour diagram, undated, showing both “SOUTHBOUND”/”NORTHBOUND” lines and station terminus of first the Metropolitan then later Bakerloo/Jubilee lines. C/W light indicators/backing board/mounting brackets. 25¾” x 11”.
75 A C/I Sign “SOUTHERN RAILWAY WARNING…….” Ref forty shilling fine for trespass. Repainted front. 24¼” x 15¾”.
76 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Watering Can. Heavily stamped “LB&SCR” and oval brass plated “LANGHURST S. BOX” to top. Some service wear/repair to carry handle. 9½” dia x 16” h.
77 A British Transport Commission Locomotive Transfer. Dated “OCTOBER. 1965.” And produced by ‘J.H. Butcher & Co. Ltd’, featuring l/h facing lion/wheel/crown device to centre with “BRITISH” to l/h bar and “RAILWAYS” to r/h bar. Transfer size 30¼” x 14¼”. Rolled, unused condition.
78 A West Riding & Grimsby Railway Bridgeplate “WR&GR 93”. Rectangular c/i with scalloped corners. Repainted front. 14½” x 10½”.
79 An Advertising Enamel “SMOKE CRAVEN ‘A’ WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR THROAT”. Flanged ‘target’ shaped with black/red lettering on white/yellow background. Some screw hole chipping/edge corrosion. 22” dia.
80 A Highway Sign “SCHOOL”. Circa 1950s, rectangular cast aluminium with embossed image of girl/boy school children by a kerb above “SCHOOL” in bottom panel. Small loss to bottom bolt holes. Unrestored. 14” x 21”.
81 A Caledonian Railway ‘Look-Out‘ Warning Horn. Brass trumpet oval brass plated “CR 15”. Minor service wear. 14” long.
82 A North Eastern Railway Handlamp. 3 aspect, small crack to green glass. Body unmarked, though had been plated, stamped “NER” to reducing cone. C/W “N.E.R Co” reservoir/low level burner. Service repair to door catch. Unrestored.
83 A Carriage Print “NEWARK CASTLE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE”. By Kenneth Steel from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1955. Depicts the castle ruins with the River Trent to foreground. Unframed.
84 A London & North Western Railway ‘Star’ Wagonplate “L.&N.W.Ry 14984A MAY 1918”. C/I as affixed to tank wagons. Repainted front.
85 A Shedplate “70F” – Fratton 09/1954 to 09/1963, Bournemouth 09/1963 to 05/1973. Repainted front.
86 A D/Sided Highway Sign Post Top “HAMPSHIRE COPYTHORNE”. Circular ‘polo’ shaped cast aluminium, broken base fitting. From a location to the east of the New Forest. Unrestored. 15” dia.
87 A ‘Peckett’ Handlamp. 3 aspect, all glasses present/intact. Body rectangular brass plated (clipped corners) “PECKETT & SONS, LTD ENGINEERS – BRISTOL –“. C/W reservoir/burner. Repainted.
88 A London Transport Flangeless Enamel Station Sign “OXFORD CIRCUS”. An interchange station originally opened by the Central London Railway 30/07/1900. White lettering/blue background bar c/w red circle on white background. Label to rear reads manufactured “1983”. Minor marks. 25¼” sq.
89 A BR(S) ‘Distant’ Signal Arm. Enamel signal blade with ‘corrugated’ pattern pressed steel spectacle plate c/w green/amber glasses. Edge service wear to blade, repainted front to spectacle plate, amber glass cracked. 63” long.
90 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Totem “WEST ST. LEONARDS”. Former SE&CR station on the line from Tonbridge to Ashford. Dark green, good colour/shine with several chip repairs to top/bottom panels and edges. Two larger repairs just touching second “T” and “O”.
91 A Pair of Carriage Prints. Comprises “BEVERLEY MINSTER, YORKSHIRE” by Sidney Causer and “LINCOLN” by Jack Merriott. Both from the L&NER post-war series. Each features the cathedrals dominating the scene. Both have border damage. Unframed.
92 A BR(S) Flangeless Enamel Sign “CRAYFORD T.P. HUT”. Dark green, good colour/shine with edge chipping and crease damage/corrosion between “A” and “Y” which just touches “A”. C/W original wooden backing frame. 26” x 6”.
93 A BR Modern Image (1970s) Station Sign “WEST RUISLIP”. Former GW&GC Jt station. Black lettering/white stove enamelled aluminium background. Minor service wear. 34¼” x 21½”.
94 An Aluminium Shedplate “81A” – Old Oak Common. As affixed to one of the depot’s diesel fleet. Repainted front.
95 A Pair of Early Great Western Railway ‘Slide In’ Signal Lever Description Plates. Both rectangular engraved brass, “16 UP RELIEF UP SIDING”, “15 DISC FOR NO 16 POINTS STARTING FROM UP SIDING”. Lettering to both filled with original black/red wax. Each 5¼” x 4”.
96 A London & South Western Railway Enamel Armband “L.S.W.R. LOOK-OUT”. Oval with red lettering/inner borderline on white background. Several edge chips/face marks. C/W leather straps.
97 An Orient Line Chinaware Teapot. Made by ‘Royal Doulton’ and featuring “ORIENT LINE” to the bottom and shell pattern to one side. Note Orient Line was absorbed into P&O in 1960 and the name was dropped by 1966. SS Oriana was the last ship to fly the Orient Line house flag.
98 A London & Scottish Railway Flanged Brass Cased Locomotive Pressure Gauge. Face marked “PRESSURE”/”LMS” and red lined at 225 lbs. Backplate stamped “45020”/”LMS”. 5020 was the first locomotive built at Vulcan Foundry in 1934 and was withdrawn from Stoke (5D) 12/1965. Restored. 6” dia.
99 A Smokebox Numberplate “7923”. Originating from ‘modified hall’ class 4-6-0 ‘Speke Hall’ built and entering service at Swindon 09/1950. Later sheds inc Southall, Old Oak Common and Cardiff East Docks where it was withdrawn 06/1965 and cut-up at Cohen’s, Swansea 10/1965. Repainted.
100 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Lamp Filling Drip Tray. Rectangular steel body with slightly outwardly tapering sides. Clearly stamped “LB&SCR” to each end. Side steel plated “ROETHERFIELD” (missplelt). Large oval brass company badge missing from other side. Steel top section with circular pattern drip holes is again stamped “LB&SCR” (2). Service wear/repairs. 17” x 12½” x 3¾”.
101 A BR(W) Signalbox Diagram “YATTON WEST”. B/W spare copy, dated 9/9/47 and featuring positions for light indicator cut-outs. Displays semaphore signalling. Covers section from “YATTON EAST” to “HUISH CSG” and branches to “CHEDDAR”/”CLEVEDON”. Rolled condition. 89” x 27”.
102 A London & South Western Railway Enamel Lapel Badge. Manufactured by ‘Kenning London’ circular with “L&SWRy SERVANTS ORPHANAGE” against blue background to outer edge and “COMMITTEE” in red background scroll to bottom. Separately attached green liveried 2-6-0 locomotive to centre. VGC. 1¼” dia.
103 An Aluminium Single Line Key “TOLCARNE JCT”/”SHEPHERDS”. From the former GWR section from Chacewater to Newquay. Key end removed.
104 A Reproduction Locomotive Headboard “ATLANTIC COAST EXPRESS”. Made by ‘Western Restorations’ 1986, d/line rectangular cast aluminium first style standard version BR type 8 board original introduced summer 1953. Dark green background. Slight scratching to several letters. 49¾” x 15”.
105 A C/I Sign “LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY PUBLIC NOTICE……” Further seven lines of text ref forty shilling fine for trespass. Repainted front. 31½” x 21¼”.
106 A Shedplate “53B” – Hull Botanic Gardens 1948 to 01/1960. Original dark blue background to front, unrestored back.
107 A London & North Western Railway Bridgeplate “L&NWR Co 11B”. Oval c/i. Crack repair to r/h hole. 17¾” x 11⅞”. Also small c/i plate “TARE 12 TONS”. 4½” dia.
108 A Carriage Print “RIEVAULX ABBEY, YORKSHIRE”. By Freda Marston from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1947. Slightly elevated view looking down upon the abbey ruins with dwellings to foreground. Unframed.
109 A London & North Eastern Railway Bridgeplate “LNER 156”. Oval c/i, “B100” casting. Unrestored. 17” x 12⅞”.
110 An East African Railways Locomotive Nameplate/Cabside Set “CHOPE”/”3124”. Both rectangular cast brass originating from ‘Tribal’ 31 class 2-8-4 built by Vulcan Foundry to work’s no. 6255 in 1955 and latterly allocated to Kisumu. Both plates face restored. 27½” x 6¾”/24” x 8¾”. No Buyer’s Premium.
111 A Collection of LMR Track Plans. All b/w drawn 1969 to 1973 and presented landscape style in original black h/back leatherette covers. Majority of LMR area inc Wales covered though excludes Scotland, Carlisle being the most northerly point. Also several BR(E) areas noted. Plans include distance/gradient/platform information several being fold-out examples. Cover 24½” x 7½”.
112 A Pair of Enamel Cap Badges. Both ‘totem’ style with “BRITISH RAILWAYS” to centre. Comprises BR(NE) by ‘J.R. Gaunt, London’ with gilt lettering. BR(M), no manufacturer with polished brass lettering.
113 A Great Western Railway Wagonplate “G.W.”. Rectangular c/i with unusually no cast numerals. Unrestored. 12½” x 6”.
114 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Marine Department Silverplated Milk Jug. Made by ‘Mappin & Webb’ and clearly marked “NEWHAVEN-DIEPPE SERVICE” in full garter surrounding house flag. Some service wear. 3¾” h.
115 A Shedplate “62B” – Dundee Tay Bridge 1948 to 04/1967, Dundee West 04/1967 to 05/1973. An unused example with undrilled fixing holes and “DISTRICT ENGINEERS DEPT PLATE……..” insised into back. Unpainted.
116 A Pair of London & South Western Railway Gradient Arms “85”/”236”. Each rectangular c/i. Repainted. Each 20¾” x 6”.
117 A Brass Plated Canvas Bag containing a Collection of (7) Anatomical Lecture Diagrams. Bag rectangular plated “MR W.F. WILLS. DIVL AMBULANCE SECTy, BRISTOL ‘A’ D.S.O.G.W.7”. Card mounted b/w and colour diagrams produced by ‘John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, Ltd’. Each 13½” x 20¾”.
118 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Enamel Sign “PLEASE SHOW TICKETS”. Dark green, good colour/shine with minor edge chipping. C/W original mounting bracket (removable) to rear. 11¾” sq.
119 A Carriage Print “SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK”. By F.W. Baldwin from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts foreshore view with beached boats/holiday makers with sea to l/h edge and beach huts, hotels and lighthouse to rear. Slight foxing/crease to bottom r/h corner. C/W original frame.
120 An LB&SCR Handlamp. 3 aspect all glasses missing. Body stamped “LB&SCR” and date stamped “1 94” to one side and large oval brass plated “LONDON BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY COMPANY” to other with stamped steel plate “P WAY DEPT HAVANT” above. Reducing cone has circular brass “B” and again steel plated with location. C/W “S[B]R” reservoir with unusual rectangular reflector and “BR/SR” burner. Front lens cracked. Unrestored.
121 An Edmondson Ticket Dating Machine. Steel and c/i body, oval brass plated “EDMONDSON KNOWSLEY ST CHEETHAM MANCHESTER” to top. Hinged front c/w internal components. Access cover to body. Unrestored.
122 A BR(S) Signalbox Diagram “SUTTON OAK JCN”. Full colour diagram, undated displaying semaphore signalling. Covers section from “BROAD OAK”/”BLACKBROOK SIDING TO ST. HELENS JCN. No. 1” and “CLOCK FACE”. Minor edge staining. Rolled condition. 50½” x 23”.
123 A London Transport Passenger Executive D/Sided Tube Stock Destination Enamel “EUSTON”/”FINSBURY PARK”. White lettering/black background c/w brass ends. 24½” x 4”.
124 A Shedplate “1A” – Willesden 1948 to 05/1973. Repainted.
125 An Album of (approx 375) Luggage Labels. Examples from LB&SCR, LC&DR, L&SWR, SER, SR. Good selection of locations (inc Isle of Wight) with many colour L&SWR labels included. No duplications. All GC.
126 A Locomotive Print “M7 AT CORFE CASTLE”. By Tom Connell, dated 1983, depicting three-quarter view of former L&SWR class M7 0-4-4T 30108 leaving Corfe Castle station with a train to Swanage in the 1950/60 period. Ruins of Corfe Castle to l/h edge. C/W dark wood non-reflective glazed frame. Image size 20½” x 14¼”.
127 An Enamel Advertising Sign “WOODBINE – THE GREAT LITTLE CIGARETTE”. Red/black lettering on yellow background with image of “WILLS WOODBINE” cigarette to l/h edge. Edge/screw hole/some face chipping. 24” x 36”.
128 A Collection of BR(S) Correspondence ref Bo-Peep Tunnel. Dates from late 1940s to 1960s and includes correspondence with contractors/internal memos/plans/diagrams etc of the former SER tunnel between St Leonards West Marina and Warrior Square stations, near Hastings.
129 A Southern Railway Signal Lever Description Plate “7 UP MAIN POINTS”. C/I with white painted description/black background and cast “S.R.” to rear. Originated from former LB&SCR Stone Cross Junction from Eastbourne to Lewes/Bexhill Central.
130 A Carriage Print “KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK”. By Gyrth Russell from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts custom house with ornate tower to centre of the roof, warehouses and bridge with further warehouses to rear. Unframed.
131 A London & North Eastern Railway Presentation Locomotive Spanner. Brass with ‘ring spanner end’, body clearly stamped “LNER”/”8532”. Originates from B12/1 class 4-6-0 built 12/1914 at Stratford and numbered 8532 in 1924. Renumbered 1532 in 1946 and finally 61532 05/1949. Withdrawn 07/1953. Mounted ‘in’ rectangular wooden backing. Spanner 10” long.
132 A BR(M) Fully Flanged Totem “HOLLINWOOD”. Former L&YR station on the line from Oldham to Manchester Victoria. Good colour/shine with edge chip repairs.
133 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Claw Tailed Hammer. Stamped “LB&SCR” to head c/w original wooden handle. 14½” long.
134 A Railway Marine Department Electric Table Lamp. Brass construction with three legs (one being a fixing point). Centre spindle is angle adjustable. C/W switch to top and ornately etched glass globe. Original wiring which should be checked by a qualified electrician before use. 18¾” h.
135 A Carriage Print “THE LUNE VALLEY NEAR TEBAY, WESTMORLAND SEE BRITAIN BY TRAIN”. By Greene from the LMR series (D) issued 1957. Depicts type 4 (class 40) diesel electric locomotive in green livery with maroon coaches rushing through the valley in pre M6 days. Rolling hills to rear. C/W carriage print type frame.
136 A London & South Western Railway Boundary Post. C/I with “L&S.W.Ry Co” in vertical lettering to each side of top section. Lower section which tapers slightly outwards to bottom is ‘open relief’ style. Repainted. 36” h.
137 A Great Western Railway Cabside “4968”. Cast brass originating from ‘hall’ class 4-6-0 ‘Shotton Hall’ built 12/1929 at Swindon and initially allocated to Old Oak Common. Withdrawn from St. Philp’s Marsh and cut-up at Cashmore’s, Newport 11/1962. Boiler details stamped into rim. Repainted front. See lot 405.
138 A London & South Western Railway ‘Distant’ Signal Lever/Quadrant. Lever c/w trigger, L&SWR brass description plates (2) “PULL 17 20 FOR” (embossed)/”21 UP DISTANT” (painted) and collar to base embossed “Mc K&H.W L&SWR 1905”. Curved c/i quadrant embossed “EC&JK Ld LSWR” to underside. Lever cut at base. 46¾” h. Unrestored.
139 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Q/R Poster “CHESTER”. By Leonard Squirrell published 1931. View of arched bridge crossing River Dee with city walls/gate to far bank and city to background. Has been folded with tears/small repair. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
140 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “THE CORNISH RIVIERA EXPRESS”. By Thorpe approx 200 pieces issued 1927, withdrawn 1936. Depicts ‘castle’ class 4-6-0 4083 ‘Abbotsbury Castle’ along the sea wall at Dawlish. Wavy-cut edges. C/W green marble library box. Puzzle VGC, box GC.
141 A Carriage Print “FELIXSTOWE, Suffolk”. By F.W. Baldwin from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts foreshore view with fishing vessels/holiday makers and further vessels on the water to r/h edge and dwellings/hotels etc to l/h edge. C/W original frame.
142 A Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Truncheon. Light wood ‘ribbed’ handle, body finished in black c/w gold transfer device and gold “LBR” below. Substantial wear to transfer though lettering legible. 18¼” long.
143 A Shedplate “83A” – Newton Abbot 1948 to 05/1973. Unrestored.
144 A BR(M) Locomotive Headlamp. Rectangular body embossed “BR(M)” to circular chimney cowl. C/W embossed “BR(M)” reservoir/burner and red slide. Appears unused.
145 A Locomotive Nameplate “BRITISH PETROLEUM”. Rectangular cast aluminium originating from 47530 named by Ian Baker BR Oil Ltd at Thame BP Terminal 28/04/1987 and removed 02/1990. Later fitted to 47223 at Immingham Depot 08/1990 and removed 02/1993 and finally to 37715 again at Immingham 09/1993 till 08/2000. Unrestored condition. 65¼” x 9⅞”. Also shield-shaped reproduction cast aluminium “BP” nameplate crest. 9¾” sq. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM.
146 A GPO Public Telephone Money Container. 1970s, finished in light/dark grey with “5p” (blanked off) and “10p” slots to top, instructions/returned coins aperture to front. C/W key to money removal compartment. 8½” x 6” x 21”.
147 A Signal Wire Wheel/Bracket. Large c/i wheel with curved spokes and slotted fixing bracket. No markings to either. Obtained by the vendor from the Isle of Man. Repainted. Wheel 10¾” dia.
148 A C/I Gate Notice “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. NOTICE. BY 8 VIC. CAP. 20. 75. ANY PERSON NOT……..” Ref forty shilling fine for not shutting gate. Repainted front. 29½” x 10¾”.
149 A Carriage Print “DUNCOMBE PARK, Yorkshire”. By Freda Marston form the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1947. Depicts tranquil scene featuring three-arched bridge crossing the River Rye. Unframed.
150 A Smokebox Numberplate “47519”. Originating from class 3 (later 3F) 0-6-0T built by Beardmore in 1928, maker’s no. 327 and originally numbered 16602 being renumbered 7519 in 1934 and 47519 in 1948. Latterly shedded at Edge Hill (Liverpool) from where it was withdrawn 09/1965 and finally cut-up by Cashmores, Greatbridge 12/1965. Repainted front.
151 A Pair of Lamps. Comprises war department 3 aspect handlamp, all glasses present, body plated “WAKEFIELDS BIRMINGHAM 1945”. C/W reservoir/burner. L&NER signal lamp interior embossed “LNER” to top c/w brass “WELCH PATENT” manufacturer’s plate. Both unrestored.
152 A Great Western Railway Pictorial Carriage Panel “TOWN BRIDGE, LLANGOLLEN”. B/W image of arched river bridge with dwellings/hotel to far bank and railway signal to nearside. C/W dark wood glazed frame.
153 A Doorplate “LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY NO UNAUTHORISED PERSON IS ALLOWED IN THIS SIGNAL BOX BY ORDER”. Rectangular c/i. Weld repair unnoticeable from repainted front. 13⅝” x 6¼”.
154 A Great Northern Railway Bridgeplate “GNR 6A”. Oval c/i with both outer/inner integrally cast border lines. Has weld repair. Unrestored. 17¼” x 13”.
155 A Pair of Engine Room Gauges from the S.S. United States. Both identical brass cased gauges graduated from “0” to “30” and marked “ASHTON BOSTON. U.S.A.” Both mounted on black finished wooden backing brass plated “S.S. UNITED STATES HULL No 488 BUILT BY NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK Co. 1952” to top and “S.S. UNITED STATES BRONZE GAUGES FROM THE ENGINE ROOM 1984” to bottom. These fittings and other items inc furniture were sold at auction in Norfolk Virginia in 1984. The ship which 04/07/1952 broke the transatlantic speed record still holds the Blue Riband. Each gauge 7⅜” dia.
156 A Signal Arm Counterbalance Weight. Oval c/i embossed “SAXBY & FARMER PATENTEES 4 4 LONDON.W”. C/W royal warrant cipher. 12½” x 10½” x 2”.
157 A Pair of Miscellaneous Items. Comprises large saucepan c/w copper coated base. Made by ‘Elkington’ and clearly stamped “G.W.R HOTELS” to the side. 10¾” dia. London & North Eastern Railway leather horse bridle branded “LNER” (4).
158 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Leather Cased 50ft Tape Measure. Stamped “LB&SCR” to brass winding handle. Slight loss to end of tape.
159 A Quantity of Railway Tickets. Comprises British and foreign examples with Edmondson and BR(S) season tickets noted dating from 1960 to 2000s.
160 A Great Central Railway Pay Cheque “GRIMSBY. DISTRICT. ELECTRIC. RAILWAY. G.C. Rly No. 74”. Oval brass. VGC. Not common.
161 A Reproduction Great Western Railway Heraldic Device. Circular c/i with “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY” in full garter surrounding divided shield of London/Bristol. 11” dia.
162 An Irish Railways Miniature Single Line Staff “GORT”/”ARDRAHAN ‘A’”. From a section of the former Great Southern & Western Railway line from Limerick Colbert to Galway. Engraved brass description end. 163 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Handlamp. 3 aspect, all glasses present/intact. Body stamped “LONDON B”/”1528”/”LC”/”LB&SCR” to side, reducing cone stamped ”LB&SCR” and steel plated “B TON No 11” to one side and “ENGRS BUILDING DEPT” to other side of collar. C/W “A” (Ashford) reservoir/”SR” burner. Repainted.
164 A London & North Western Railway Mounted Armorial Device for Locomotives. Circular ornate gold to outside with seated Britannia/trident/lion to centre and “LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY” in blue scroll below. Mounted on black finish wooden backing.
165 A BR(W) Q/R Poster “OXFORD TRAVEL BY TRAIN”. By Fred Taylor, undated. Depicts an aerial view of the city, showing the colleges with individual heraldic shields below image. Has been folded with slight fold tears/border creasing to top edge. Rolled condition.
166 A London Transport Miniature Signal Lever. Chrome plated lever/trigger with circular “32” description plate. Single c/i lever frame mounted in rectangular dark wood base. 10¾” x 5½” x 7”.
167 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “VIKINGS LANDING AT ST. IVES”. By Percy Spence approx 375 pieces issued 1930, withdrawn 1936, depicts coastal view with two groups of Vikings ascending the cliff and the two chiefs facing each other. C/W third series blue map box. Puzzle VGC, box fair.
168 A Collection of (4) Official Works Crane Drawing Tracings. Dated 1966/67 and featuring “HERBERT MORRIS LIMITED 30 TON GOLIATH CRANE” elevation/plan/component views. Each sheet 40” x 27”
169 A Carriage Print “BIDEFORD”. By Hesketh Hubbard from the Southern Railway post-war series issued 1945 to 1948. Depicts a simplistically painted view looking down from an area of grassland with castellated building to l/h edge and the twenty-four arch ‘long bridge’ crossing the River Torridge c/w dwellings rising to far bank. Unframed.
170 A Smokebox Numberplate “82033”. Originating from standard class 3 2-6-2T built to lot no. 399 at Swindon and entering traffic 01/1955 at Newton Abbot. Later sheds were Treherbert, Radyr, Bristol (Bath Road), Bristol (Barrow Road), Machynlleth, Bangor, Nine Elms from where it was withdrawn 09/1965 and finally cut-up by Birds, Risca 12/1965 to 02/1966. Appears original condition.
171 A Commercially Made Small Pattern Handlamp. Manufacturer unknown. 3 aspect all glasses present. Body/reducing cone/’pie crust’ top finished in red. C/W reservoir/burner. 9” h.
172 A Carriage Print “RIVER WHARFE NEAR ILKLEY, YORKSHIRE”. By Garth Russell from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Summer scene with fisherman to r/h bank, small island within river and five-arched bridge/dwellings/hill line to background.
173 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Dessert Spoon. Made by ‘Mappin & Webb’ clearly engraved “LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY 1846” in oval band surrounding quartered shield armorial device.
174 A Pair of Bridgeplates. Comprises diamond shaped c/i “LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH Co NOTICE HEAVY MOTOR CARS……”. C/W tonnage plate. 17⅛” sq. Repainted. Rectangular c/i MR “3”. Unrestored. 10” x 9”.
175 A Locomotive Worksplate “BUILT 1954 SWINDON”. Oval c/i, locomotives built this year being standard classes 4MT 4-6-0 75025 to 75029, 3MT 2-6-0 77000 to 77019, 3MT 2-6-2T 82020 to 82031. Repainted front. 10⅜” x 6”.
176 A BR(M) Locomotive Gauge Glass Lamp. Square body with clear glass to one side, red glass to front, glass mirror reflector to other side and “BR(M)” embossed hinge door to rear. Arched cowl to top. C/W reservoir/”BR” burner and blanking slide. Spigot to base fits into circular stand for display. Repainted.
177 A Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Metal Letter Rack. Four-tier, steel construction c/w two-compartment drawer to base. Backing plate stamped “L&YR”. Repainted. 9½” x 4¼” x 12¾”.
178 A London & North Eastern Railway Doorplate “LAMPS”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular ends. Repainted front. 13½” x 3½”.
179 A London & South Western/Southern Railway Ground Frame Nameboard “SALISBURY EAST POINTS”. Large c/i letters on wooden backing/frame. Originates from the wooden cabin frame situated between Salisbury station and East box controlling access to the privately owned Market House branch. Repainted front. 80” x 22¼”.
180 A Locomotive Nameplate “SAMSON”. Rectangular cast aluminium originating type 4 (later class 47) co-co diesel electric locomotive D1674/47088 built BR Crewe and entering service 05/1965. Named 09/1965, the plate being in a 1950s Western Region style. This is a replacement plate cast by Newton Replicas after the closure of BREL Swindon and the sale of spare unused plates through Collector’s Corner. This being fitted mid 1980s until removal 05/1993. Plate has “REPLICA” incised into the back another WR example has also been noted with this to the rear of its replacement plate. Plate is totally original condition with areas of ‘rail blue’ to edges/back. 36⅝” x 8¼”. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM.
181 A Carriage Print “HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK”. By F.W. Baldwin from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts road junction to foreground church to l/h edge and high street leading to background. C/W original frame.
182 A Great Western Railway Passenger Coach Interior Ventilator Cover. Stamped “531” to rear and featuring glazed notice/advertising panel with “COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PASSENGERS, GUARD AND DRIVER……”, dated 01/1917 to l/h side and “LUNCHEON AND TEA BASKETS……” to r/h side. Solid original condition. 20” 6⅝”.
183 A Collection of (approx 500) Station Views. All b/w postcard size taken pre-grouping/BR eras covering all regions. Featuring many now closed lines. Captioning to majority. Viewing recommended.
184 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Passenger Carriage Window Blind. Dark brown cloth/buff coloured pattern with “LB&SCR” in script to centre. C/W header mechanism/leather pull/fastener to bottom which is stamped “L.B&S.C.R.Co” (2). Minor wear. 15” x 36”.
185 A Collection of (40) Colour-Rail 35mm Colour Slides featuring BR(S) Steam. Includes tank, schools, Lord Nelson, un-rebuilt Bulleid pacifics etc. Viewing recommended.
186 A Brass Steam Whistle. Long cylindrical bell scalloped to top nut and surmounted by small ‘acorn’ finial. Scalloped bottom section is screwed to heavy brass base for display. Origin unknown. Polished condition. Overall height 12½”, whistle dia 3⅜”.
187 A Pair of Painted Signs. Comprises BR(E) D/Sided “TAXIS ONLY” white lettering/black background. 18” x 15”. Destination sign “EPSOM. WEST EWELL TOLWORTH” white lettering/maroon background. 48” x 6¼”.
188 A London Midland & Scottish Railway (L&NWR pattern) Station Platform Lamp. Rectangular clear glazed to three sides, backward sloping top embossed “L.M.S.” with circular copper chimney c/w carry-handle. Square sloping-sided reservoir embossed “BR(M)” and brass ‘duplex’ burner/glass chimney and circular reflector. Repainted. 28” h.
189 A Shedplate “18A” – Toton 1948 to 09/1963. Repainted front.
190 A BR(S) Black Edged Fully Flanged Totem “SITTINGBOURNE AND MILTON REGIS”. Former SE&CR station on the lines from Chatham/Queensborough to Faversham. Dark green, good colour/shine with v minor chipping/marks.
191 A Component Manufacturer’s Plate “STONE-MAYBACH FINAL DRIVE MAYBACH LICENCE J. STONE & Co (DEPTFORD) LTD ENGINEERS. LONDON. ENGLAND”. Rectangular cast brass with embossed lettering/stamped data. Originates class 52 diesel hydraulic locomotive D1024 ‘Western Huntsman’, built Swindon 1963 withdrawn 11/1973. 4¾” x 2”.
192 A Collection of (13) Tableware Items. Comprises teapot, rose pattern “H.E.CARS” to base. Teacups “SR” in green vertical ‘open’ lettering (2). Cream tots “BR-R” to base (2). Cream jug with “BTC CS” to base (2). Rectangular desk tidy with “SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY” within brown device to base. Stoneware sugar bowl “REFRESHMENT ROOMS” in full garter with “N.E.R.” to centre. Plastic tumblers with “LNER” in vertical block lettering to side (2). Glass salt/pepper pots with silver tops engraved “LNER” in script.
193 A Carriage Print “CROXDALE VIADUCT, NEAR DURHAM”. By S.R. Badmin from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1947. Depicts narrow arched road bridge crossing the River Wear to foreground with horse rider and eleven arched North Eastern Railway built viaduct to the rear with A4 pacific about to cross. Unframed.
194 A Pair of SR/BR(S) EMU Power Controller Handles. Both cast brass bodies, the Southern originating from 1925 stock having a wooden hand knob. Other example originates from Mk 1 of either CEP/BIG/CIG stock featuring a plastic hand knob.
195 A Great Northern & Great Eastern Railway C/I Sign “PUBLIC WARNING NOT TO TRESPASS…..” Further seven lines of text ref forty shilling fine signed “KING’S CROSS, JULY 1896”. Unrestored. 28” x 16¼”.
196 A Southern Railway (L&SWR Pattern) Wagonplate “S.R. 377 ASHFORD”. Oval c/i with “SER” within triangle between “S” and “R”. Repainted front. 13½” x 7⅝”.
197 A Reproduction Locomotive Nameplate “THUNDERER”. Curved cast brass embossed “JAYS PLATES” to rear. Original affixed to ‘Jubilee’ class 5XP 4-6-0 45703.
198 A LB&SCR Etched Glass Window/Door Panel. Dating from 1897, features third armorial device of quartered shield above ornamentation with dragons rampant to left/right surmounted by single dragon’s wing and “LONDON BRIGHTON &SOUTH COAST RAILWAY” in scroll to bottom. Panel is mounted in light wood frame and has a crack to the bottom r/h corner. Image size 20¾” x 25”.
199 A London & North Eastern Railway Q/R Poster “YORK MINSTER ENGLAND’S TREASURE HOUSE OF STAINED GLASS”. By Fred Taylor first published 1923 and subsequently re-issued over several years. Depicts interior view with light streaming through the stained glass windows. Repair to damage to lower central area. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
200 An Album of Official/News Agency Railway Accident Photographs. All medium format b/w views dating from 1948 to 1952 with Winsford, Wath Road Junction, Ardler Junction Angus, Northwich, Weedon, Harrow noted. Includes captions/info sheets. Several photo corners have come loose/need replacing.
201 An East African Railways Locomotive Cabside/Smokebox Set “1313”. Both rectangular cast brass originating from 13 class 4-8-4T built originally as a 4-8-2T by North British Locomotive Company Ltd to works no. 27072 in 1953. Later rebuilt with the addition of a rear bogie, extended side tanks and enlarged bunker. Latterly allocated to Kisumu. Both plates unrestored. 24½” x 9”/17½” x 6½”.
202 A Reproduction (?) Depot Plaque for Eastleigh. Diamond shaped aluminium with embossed ‘Spitfire’ design. 17⅜” sq. 203 A Carriage Print “LOCH LOMOND”. By Frank H. Mason from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1947. Depicts a view from the shoreline looking across to small islands and a paddle steamer with mountain range to rear. Some minor border creasing.
204 A “BRITISH RAILWAYS LMR TELEPHONE CIRCUIT B242 BLACKPOOL (CENTRAL) JANUARY, 1956.” Includes “2/3 PLAT. TKT. COLLECTORS”/”MAINLINE INSPECTOR”/”MOTIVE POWER INSPECTOR”/”STATION BOX”/”BLOOMFIELD ROAD SHUNTERS”. Also includes a “JUNE, 1949” copy. C/W original wooden glazed frame. 4¼” x 5”.
205 A Carriage Print “LONDON, THE RIVER THAMES AT PUTNEY”. By A.J. Wilson from the L&NER post-war series issued 1954. Depicts view from the rowing club to r/h side looking down the river to Putney Bridge to background. Unframed.
206 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “A CORNISH FISHING VILLAGE”. By S. Clarke Hutton, approx 150 pieces, issued 1930 withdrawn 1933. Depicts view of village between buildings, down steps to small quay/harbour. C/W first series box. Puzzle GC, box GC.
207 A City of Liverpool Road Name Tablet “HAZELDALE ROAD”. Rectangular c/i with square cut-out to each corner, this shape replicated by an integrally cast inner border line. Unrestored. 33½” x 13”.
208 A Wooden Plaque “ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION BARNSTAPLE BRANCH HEADQUARTERS & CLUB OPENED BY GROUP CAPTAIN D.W.B. FARRAR D.F.C. A.F.C. ROYAL AIR FORCE ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27TH 1964.” Rectangular bevelled edged wood featuring “R.A.F.A.” bird on globe device with black edged gold leaf lettering. 12” x 23½”.
209 A Collection of (3) Third Rail Insulators. Comprises L&NWR (unmarked) glass, “LMS 1947” porcelain both Euston to Watford line. “BULLERS LTD” 1967 BR(S)” porcelain c/w (2) “BR(S)” c/i fixing brackets.
210 A Southern Railway ‘Sykes’ Wooden Cased Signalbox Lock and Block Instrument. Circular brass bezel stamped with manufacturer’s details, face marked “2. TO STARTER FROM PARKS. BRIDGE”. C/W brass plunger/twin release keyholes/”SYX” release key. Rear brass case retaining screw is stamped “S.R.” to each side of elongated ‘flats’. Originates from St. Johns area in S.W. London. VG original signalbox condition.
211 A Paddle Steamer Bridge Rudder Indicator. From P.S. Embassy which was originally built as the ‘Duchess of Norfolk’ in 1911 for the LB&SCR/L&SWR joint fleet. Renamed ‘Embassy’ 1937 on sale and requisitioned by the Royal Navy as a minesweeper during both world wars. Finally scrapped in 1967 at Ghent, Belgium. Circular brass engraved “JOHN HASTIE & COY. LTD. GREENOCK” with “P”/”S” and graduation to top. Ornate pointer and separate “AHEAD”/”ASTERN” brass plates, all mounted on light wood backing c/w brief history plaque. 15¾” x 22”.
212 A BR D/Arrow Locomotive Device. Cast aluminium originating from English Electric Co Ltd 25Kv bo-bo class 86 locomotive 86206 ‘City of Stoke On Trent’. These arrows replaced the original lion/wheel/crown device. Silvered finish, stamped “86206” to rear.
213 A London Transport 1938 Tube Stock Dead Mans Handle. Polished aluminium body c/w circular wooden knob, mounted on wooden base. Also two aluminium LT power control keys one marked “T 39” the other “T 43 44”.
214 A Shedplate “89D” – Oswestry 01/1961 to 09/1963. Repainted.
215 A Collection of (3) Tail/Train Protection Lamps. Comprises BR(M) (LMS pattern) tail lamp embossed “BR(M)M” to arched cowl. BR(M) tail lamp embossed “BR(M)” to chimney. BR(W) train protection lamp embossed “BR(W)” to chimney and c/w red/blank slides. All complete restored condition.
216 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Totem “BOGNOR REGIS”. Former LB&SCR terminus station on the branch line to Barnham. Dark green, good colour/shine with v minor edge repairs.
217 A Carriage Print “LONDON, HORSE GUARDS, WHITEHALL”. By John L. Baker from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts view from the front of the building with two mounted guardsmen/tourists to foreground and ornate clock tower rising to rear. Two areas of water staining to l/h border. C/W carriage print type frame.
218 A Pair of Diesel Locomotive/DMU/EMU Air Horns. Long/short matched pair, brass construction, bases embossed “DESILUX LONDON”. Unrestored. 13½”/17” long
219 A Southern Railway Untitled Gate Notice “PENALTY FOR NOT SHUTTING GATE £2”. Rectangular c/i. Repainted front. 30⅜” x 3”.
220 A London & North Eastern Railway D/R Poster “YORK ON THE LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND”. By Fred Taylor, published 1927 for intending visitors from Australia/New Zealand. Depicts dark interior view of the Minster with light from stained glass window highlighting arch/tombs. Has been folded with edge tear/small border losses. Mounted on linen to conserve.
221 A Collection of (40) Colour-Rail 35mm Colour Slides featuring BR(M) Steam. Includes saddle tanks, tank, patriot, royal scot, princess coronation classes etc. Viewing recommended.
222 A London & North Eastern Railway (GER Pattern) Signal Post Cap. C/I square with shallow ‘hipped’ top rising to small square top. Unrestored. 10” sq. Also ‘home’ enamel signal arm blade and ‘home’ enamel signal disc c/w c/i spectacle plate and red/green glasses.
223 A Pair of Locomotive firing Shovels. Comprises ‘short reach’ stamped “E&W. LUCAS BR(E) 1957” to shank. ‘Long reach’ markings indiscernible. Both good original condition.
224 A Southern Railway Advertising Q/R Poster “LONDON TOWN”. By Kerry Lee, published 1938. Full colour, almost ‘3D’ effect pictorial map of the centre of the capital with ornate border depicting the state coach and various flags of the Empire. Has been folded with several edge tears and small losses to body. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
225 A C/I Bridge Restriction Sign “SOUTHERN RAILWAY. TO DRIVERS AND OWNERS OF LOCOMOTIVES OR OTHER PERSONS IN CHARGE OF SAME…….” Further eight lines of text ref not driving over the bridge without the “CONSENT OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY”. Service crack repair. Unrestored. 32½” x 19½”.
226 A Shedplate “71A” – Eastleigh 1948 to 09/1963. “BR(S)E” triangle to rear. Repainted front.
227 An L&NER 9” x 5” Locomotive Worksplate “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 1290 1947”. Oval cast brass originating from B1 class 4-6-0 E1290 built by North British Locomotive Company Ltd to work’s no. 26191 and entering traffic 20/02/1948 from Darlington shed. Later allocated to Stockton 14/11/1948 and Carlisle Canal 20/09/1953. Renumbered 61290 18/08/1949 and finally withdrawn 21/03/1962 and cut-up at Cowlairs 07/1962. Repainted front.
228 A Pair of London Brighton & South Coast Railway Lamp Wick Trimmers. Clearly stamped “LB&SCR” to one arm. Clean condition.
229 A Reproduction Locomotive Cabside Numberplate “GWR 813”. Cast aluminium, original affixed to former Port Talbot Railway 0-6-0ST no. 26/GWR 818 built by Hudswell Clark in 1900. Locomotive now preserved after withdrawal form NCB use.
230 A Hornby Railways 3½” Gauge Live Steam Model “STEPHENSONS ROCKET”. Finished in familiar yellow livery c/w plastic track, boiler filler spanner and original box/packing. VGC. 16” long. 231 A Copy of “JOWETT’S RAILWAY ATLAS OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND”. H/back, by Alan Jowett, published 1989. Hand drawn/coloured route diagrams/keys inc “GOODS”, “ENGINE SHEDS”, “JUNCTIONS” etc. VGC.
232 A City and South London Railway Billiards Shield. Large dark wood shield with miniature brass shields engraved with winners from 1931 to 1938 to outside and pressed brass ornate design to centre which contains engraved scroll “CITY & SOUTH LONDON Rly. CWB & INSTITUTE” to top and engraved panel “PERPETUAL BILLIARDS SHIELD” to bottom. Centre features an oval embossed image of a game of billiards this surrounded by large laurel wreath. Original condition. 21¼” x 29”.
233 A Carriage Print “WAKEFIELD CHANTRY, YORKSHIRE”. By Sidney Causer from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1947. Depicts ‘bridge chapel’ with the River Calder flowing below the arched bridge to left/right of the chapel and Wakefield to background. Unframed.
234 A Pair of Publications. Comprises “SUSSEX AND THE SUNNY SOUTH COAST SOUTHERN RAILWAY” paper cover, published 1925. Colour, b/w, sketch images, text, adverts. “NEXT STATION”, s/back by Christian Barman, 1947 for the GWR. Colour and b/w sketches/images. Both slight spine wear.
235 A BR(W) D/R Letterpress Poster Timetable. “CHEAP EXCURSION BOOKING DAILY TO WATCHET, BLUE ANCHOR DUNSTER AND MINEHEAD”. Dated “APRIL, 1955”. Times/prices. Fold marks/slight creasing/small repair to top edge. Rolled condition.
236 A Pair of Southern Railway Individual Letters “S”/”R”. Large c/i as found above departure/arrival gates/barriers at large stations. Unrestored. Each 11¾” h.
237 A BR(E) Leather Ticket Collector’s Bag and Contents. Comprises bag/shoulder strap with individual tiered pockets branded with d/arrow device to front and lettered “NORWICH”, “TICKET EXAMINERS’ HANDBOOK”, “GUARDS INSTRUCTIONS” also loose-leaf leather-finish card wallet with d/arrow device, ticket nippers (unmarked).
238 A London & South Western Railway Pension Box. Rectangular black finished steel with hinged lid and twin locks (no key). White lettering “L.&S.W.R. DRIVERS & FIREMEN’S PENSION SOCIETY” to side. Service wear. 14½” x 10½” x 8¼”.
239 A Pair of D/Sided Wooden Bus Destination Boards. Fitted to slots on front of radiator. Comprises “BOGNOR REGIS”/”SMARDEN” and “TENTERDEN”/”EASTLING”. Each lettered “ASHFORD” to edge. Red lettering/cream background with brass ends. 31½” x 3½”.
240 An Enamel Sign “SOUTHERN RAILWAY SMOKING STRICTLY PROHIBITED”. Red lettering/inner border line on white background. Minor edge chipping. 16½” x 12”.
241 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Q/R Poster “LMS CONWAY ONE OF THE WELSH FEUDAL CASTLES”. By Sir David Murray R.A., published 1924 and number six of the LMS Royal Academicians series. Depicts castle to centre, bridge to right and water/foreshore to foreground. Has been folded with damage to top edge/small hole to bottom border. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
242 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Totem “BALCOMBE”. Former LB&SCR station on the line from Three Bridges to Haywards Heath. Light green, good colour/shine with v minor edge chips and small repair to white edging of bottom r/h wing.
243 A Great Western Railway Publication “TOURIST ARRANGEMENTS MAY 1878”. Divided into areas with locations/ticket prices from Cornwall to Scotland. Minor wear.
244 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Enamel Doorplate “WAITING ROOM”. Dark green, good colour/shine with minor edge chipping. 18” x 6”.
245 A London Midland & Scottish Railway D/R Poster “BERKHAMSTED SCHOOL THE CHAPEL”. By Norman Wilkinson, published 1937 and one of a set of six “FAMOUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON THE L.M.S.” Depicts interior view of school chapel with stained glass window/altar to rear. Text panel to bottom third. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
246 An Original Oil Painting “TORNADO AT TEIGNMOUTH”. By Joe Townend, GRA. Depicts three-quarter view of class 7MT 4-6-2 70022 ‘Tornado’ at the head of ‘The Devonian’ sweeping under the famous overhead walkway and on to Exeter/Paddington. Unframed. 30” x 20”.
247 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Leather Document Bag. Rectangular with satchel top flap/carry strap and brass catch/lock. Rectangular brass plated “L.B&S.C.R A.M TO ACCTS OFFICE LONDON BRIDGE P.M TO BARCOMBE CROSS”. An early item with wear to side stitching.
248 A BR(E) Handlamp. 3 aspect, all glasses present. Body embossed “B.R.(E)” to one side and plated “B.R.(E) SHUNTER BRISCO DONCASTER” to other. C/W “BR” reservoir/burner. Lamp/reservoir has a chromium plated finish.
249 A Southern Railway Shunt/Siding Short ‘Home’ Signal Arm. Pressed steel spectacle plate c/w red glass/rubber seal (not fitted) and enamel corrugated blade. 54” long. Also “SR 1947” embossed c/i post bracket which fits to spectacle plate. Both unrestored.
250 A Copy of “HOLIDAYS WHERE TO STAY WHAT TO SEE”. H/back, published by Walter Hill 1921. Guide to hotels, boarding houses, apartments etc in L&NWR, MR, GWR, GNR, GER, GCR areas. B/W photographs, text, colour and b/w adverts. Minor spine wear.
251 A Pair of Trackside Speed Restriction Signs “15”/”65”. Both fretwork cut steel c/w short sections of steel posts remaining. Both unrestored.
252 A Canadian National Railways Publicity Locomotive Paperweight. Made by ‘Britains Ltd’ and featuring cast metal 4-8-2 locomotive c/w bogie tender. Sloping-sided cast metal plinth is embossed “CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS” to one side, “BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION LONDON 1924” to other and “LARGEST PASSENGER LOCOMOTIVE IN THE WORLD – 290 TONS WEIGHT” to underside. 5½” x 1½” x 1¼”.
253 A Carriage Print “LOCH ECK, ARGYLL”. By Frank Sherwin from the Scottish Region series issued 1956/7. Longer version, depicts view from water level looking across the loch c/w sailing vessel to mountainscape to mid/background. Minor creasing/marks to bottom border. C/W light wood glazed frame.
254 A London Transport D/Sided Enamel Bus Stop Sign. Rectangular with white roundel/black “BUS STOP” on red background with “REQUEST” in white to bottom. C/W bronze frame/two fixing points. Several face chips. 18” x 15¾”.
255 A BR(S) Enamel Sign “NOT DRINKING WATER”. Oval shaped, dark green, good colour/shine. 5¼” x 3¾”.
256 A BR(S) Signalbox Diagram “STRAWBERRY HILL”. Full colour diagram dated “4 MAR 1960” and displaying semaphore signalling. Covers section from “SHACKLEGATE JCT” to “TWICKENHAM WEST” with branch to “FULWELL JCT”. Also displays “MECHANICAL”/”ELECTRICAL LOCKING” tables. Has been folded with small fold fracture to l/h edge. Rolled condition. 40” x 27”.
257 A London & North Eastern Railway D/R Poster “BELGIUM VIA HARWICH FOR INEXPENSIVE HOLIDAYS THE PROCESSION OF THE HOLY BLOOD, BRUGES”. By Fred Taylor, published 1930. Depicts the colourful procession to foreground with darker shades of the cathedral to background. Minor edge nicks. Rolled condition.
258 A BR(M) Flangeless Enamel Header “DEPART AT DESTINATIONS PLAT-FORM”. Good colour/shine with some areas of edge/face restoration (lettering unaffected). 39¾” x 6½”.
259 A Limited Edition Print “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ENTRANCE TO TUNNEL”. Depicts copy of original drawing of 1836 showing Box Hill Tunnel entrance façade with no rails present. Print is 438/850 and mounted in border mount within heavy chrome finished glazed frame. Image size 31” x 23½”.
260 A Bulleid Pacific “WEST COUNTRY CLASS” Nameplate Scroll. Cast brass retaining original paint to front with some touching in. Original back. Purchased by the vendor direct from BR in 1966. C/W dark wood sculptured backing board. 30” long.
261 A Collection of (3) Silverware Table Items. Comprises ‘Coronation’ ½ pint teapot made by ‘Walker & Hall’ and engraved “LNER” in diagonal lettering to side. Hinge fracture to lid. Coffee pot stamped “1956” to base with government ‘benchmark’ symbol. Stem vase engraved “LNER” in script to side. Damage to circular base. 7½” h.
262 A Map “MIDLAND & S.W. JUNCTION RAILWAY. EAST & WEST CONNECTIONS.” Undated, full colour map extending north to Broadway, west to Cardiff, east to Reading and south to Isle of Wight. Key to other/proposed companies within the area to bottom r/h corner. 22” x 30”. Rolled condition.
263 A Carriage Print “SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, WILTSHIRE”. By Claude Buckle from the Southern Region series (A) issued 1952. Longer version, depicting three-quarter view from the cathedral green with dwellings to l/h side to centre. C/W carriage print type frame.
264 An Internal Notice “SUNDAY 1 MAY 1977 SPECIAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARTER TRAINS RUNNING BETWEEN POOLE AND WIMBORNE…..”. Ref points/”MOVEMENTS AT POOLE ‘B’” for the final passenger trains to Wimborne before closure. Also “SPECIAL NOTICE No. 236 TUESDAY, 3RD MAY, 1977” ref final train from Wimborne. Both laminated.
265 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Oil Can. Stamped “LB&SCR” to circular steel conical body above spout with steel plate “SOUTHWATER” to side. C/W steel filling cap. Unrestored. 6½” dia.
266 A Pair of Enamel Advertising Signs. Comprises “WEAR ONLY SCALES & SONS RELIABLE GOOD BOOTS 38 MARKET PLACE DERBY FIRST CLASS REPAIRS”. Dark blue lettering/brown border on turquoise background. 48” x 30”. “PLAYER’S” dark blue lettering/border on yellow background. 45” x 18”. Both areas of chipping/corrosion.
267 A New South Wales Government Railway Passenger Coach Luggage Rack. “NSWGR” cast in ‘open relief’ script lettering to ends. C/W brass cross members and mesh. Unrestored. 33” wide.
268 A BR(W) Signalbox Diagram “AXMINSTER”. B/W spare copy, undated, displaying semaphore signalling. Covers section from “SEATON JNC” to “BROOM GATES” and branch to “LYME REGIS”. Also includes “MECHANICAL”/”ELECTRICAL LOCKING” tables. Small tear repair to l/h edge. Rolled condition. 42½” x 26”.
269 An Internal Publication “SOUTHERN OPERATING AREA WORKING TIME TABLES OF PASSENGER, MILK & FREIGHT TRAINS ETC. 8TH JUNE, 1953 AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT (SOMERSET AND DORSET LINE)”. Includes mainline/branch times for both weekdays/Sundays. Also separate “SUPPLEMENTS”. Minor wear/rusty staples.
270 A BR(S) D/Sided Sign “STATION”. “BRITISH RAILWAYS” ‘totem’ to top and large two- feathered arrow to centre. Dark green, stove enamelling to flangeless aluminium background. Some service wear to background. 22½” x 10½”.
271 A Poster Timetable “BRITISH RAILWAYS BATH (GREEN ROAD), EVERCREECH, TEMPLECOMBE, BROADSTONE, POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH 15TH SEPTEMBER 1958 TO 13TH JUNE 1959 (OR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)”. Depicts weekdays only services from Bradford (Forster Square)/Bristol Temple Meads to Bournemouth West with connections to Highbridge for Burnham-on Sea. Also separate timetables for Templecombe to Waterloo/Padstow and return. Fold marks/small edge nicks. Rolled condition. 27¾” x 30”.
272 A Carriage Print “RICHMOND, YORKSHIRE”. By Jack Merriott from the post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts village dwellings/shops to foreground with castle ruins rising, set upon hillside/top to rear. Unframed.
273 A Southern Railway Publication “A HISTORY OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY”. H/back, by C.F. Dendy Marshall, 1926. Comprehensive history using colour, b/w images, text, maps to reflect pre-grouping origins of the SR. Minor cover wear.
274 A Collection of (4) London & North Eastern Railway Handlamps. Comprises 2 aspect, all glasses present, body embossed “LNER LOCO” c/w reservoir/burner. 3 aspect, all glasses present (red/clear cracked) body embossed “LNER” to one side “LOCO” to other both in vertical block lettering c/w “LNE-C” reservoir/burner. Carbide lamp stamped “LNER” to handle and bottom section of body. Small battery lamp, rectangular body finished in brown with red/green lens slides, leather strap to back stamped “LNER”. All unrestored.
275 A BR(M) Fully Flanged Totem “CARNFORTH”. Former L&NWR/Furness/Furness & Midland Joint station on the lines from Lancaster/Morecambe to Barrow/Oxenholme. Good colour/shine with edge chipping and small face chips.
276 A London & North Eastern Railway Q/R Poster “LNER EXPLORE SCOTLAND LMS IT’S QUICKER BY RAIL”. By Montague. B. Black published 1935. Full colour relief style map with Jedburgh to the south, Banff to north and Cambletown to west. Shows railways/roads. Has been folded, tear repairs/v small losses. Would benefit from mounting. Rolled condition.
277 A Full Colour Print “SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY EXPRESS ENGINE ‘KING ARTHUR’ CLASS”. By ‘Photochrom Co Ltd’ depicting three-quarter view of 453 ‘King Arthur’ with hand written dimensions/technical info to border. C/W black wood glazed frame. Image size 23½” x 10”.
278 A Collection of (2 Bunches) Cinema Car Keys. Each have rectangular brass engraved tags, one reads “4040 PATHE CINEMA CAR” with two small keys, one numbered “S233”. The other reads “4041” CINEMA CAR” with two keys, one numbered “S259”.
279 A Southern Railway Flanged Brass Cased Bulleid Pacific Duplex Gauge. Enamelled face is marked “TRAIN PIPE” to l/h side, “VACUUM CHAMBER” to r/h side and “SR” to bottom. Backplate stamped “SR 34027”. 34027 ‘Taw Valley’ was built at Brighton in 1946, originally numbered 21C127 and was withdrawn from Bournemouth (70F) 10/1966 and later preserved. Restored. 6” dia.
280 An Album of (approx 68) BR Handbills. Predominantly BR(S) with BR(W)/BR(M) also noted, with several covering continental services. Period 1950s to 1960s. All VGC.
281 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Wooden Sign “PASSENGERS ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO CROSS THE LINE BY ORDER”. Cast letters on wooden backing c/w wooden outer border. Some service wear with loss to bottom frame section. Unrestored. 36” x 19½”.
282 A Collection of (4) SR/BR(S) EMU Destination Stencils “J”/”O”/”N”/”S”. Each rectangular sheet steel with steel handle to l/h side and bracket to top. Unrestored. Each 13¾” x 18½”.
283 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Bridgeplate “LMS 7”. Oval c/i. Unrestored. 17¾” x 11¼”. 284 A BR(S) Signalbox Diagram “STONEGATE EBH”. Full colour, undated displaying semaphore/colour light signalling. Covers section from “WADHURST” to ”ETCHINGHAM”. Minor creasing, rolled condition. 40” x 16”.
285 A C/I Sign “LNER NOTICE VEHICLES MUST NOT CROSS THIS WEIGHBRIDGE EXCEPT FOR WEIGHING CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN DRAWING ON AND OFF. THE GROSS WEIGHT OF SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLES USING THIS WEIGHBRIDGE MUST NOT EXCEED 3 TONS 10 CWTS.” A “D148” casting. Unrestored. 27” x 19”.
286 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “THE STREAMLINE WAY”. Anon, approx 200 pieces, published 1935. Withdrawn 1938. Depicts three-quarter view of GWR Diesel Railcar No 4 with ghost image of ‘King’ class 4-6-0 King George V’ behind. C/W fourth series green library box, original “THE STREAMLINED WAY” pamphlet and “MAP OF G.W.R. SYSTEM”. Puzzle mint, box etc VGC.
287 A Track Gauge. Wooden body with centre hand hold, spirit level to first third and embossed stepped plates “¼”/”½”/”¾” to each side of far end. No markings. Service wear condition. 72” long.
288 A Southern Railway Advertising Q/R Poster “SOUTHERN RAILWAY MAP OF SYSTEM AND CONTINENTAL CONNECTIONS”. “E.J. MISSENDEN, GENERAL MANAGER”. Published 1946. Depicts “SOUTHERN RAILWAY GENERAL SYSTEM MAP” inc northern France and “INDEX TO STATIONS”. Has been folded with small edge fold fractures. Rolled condition.
289 A Carriage Print “KING HENRY V111 MARRIED CATHERINE OF ARAGON IN 1509. IN DEFIANCE OF THE POPE……” By Edward Mortelmans from the LMR History series issued 1955. Depicts Henry standing with Catherine seated turning away from a Cardinal showing a letter from the Pope. Unframed.
290 A Group of (8) LB&SCR/SR Badges/Medal. All belong to William Rapley who started his career as a cleaner at Brighton shed in the 1880s and by 1902 was a driver at New Cross and later at Stoats Nest, Purley Oaks, Anerley and Coulsdon. Comprises “LB&SCR LOCO DEPT”/”ENGINEMAN S.R” cap badges, “LB&SCR THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE” armband, “ST JOHN AMBULANCE COMPETITION W.RAPLEY 1908” silver fob, “THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE” lapel badges (2), SOUTHERN RAILWAY AMBULANCE CENTRE” enamel lapel badge, “KING EDWARD V11 CORONATION 1902 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE” medal/ribbon. A quite superb set.
291 A London & North Eastern Railway Doorplate “PRIVATE”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular ends. Unrestored. 13¾” x 3½”.
292 A BR(S) Half Flanged Totem “IFIELD”. Former LB&SCR station on the line from Three Bridges to Horsham. Dark green, good colour/shine with usual small edge chipping.
293 A Great Western Railway Signalbox Diagram “FILTON JC”. Full colour diagram on linen dated “6/5/12” and featuring cut-outs for light indicators and displaying semaphore signalling. Covers section from “BRISTOL” to “AVONMOUTH”/”SWINDON”/”SOUTH WALES” and various sidings. Additional cut-outs for deleted line indicators present. Rolled condition. 95½” x 26½”.
294 A Reproduction Southern Railway D/R Posterboard/Store. Green finished wooden frame c/w original enamel “SOUTHERN” header in rounded cornered ‘sunshine’ lettering. Displays d/r poster behind glazed panel and can store up to ten further examples behind. 48½” x 27½”.
295 A LB&SCR Oil Can. Circular conical steel body is large oval brass plated “LONDON BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY COMPANY” to one side and stamped “LB&SCR” c/w stamped steel plate “EASTBOURNE” below to other. C/W steel filling cap. Base 6⅛” dia. 296 A London & North Eastern Railway Q/R Poster “HARROGATE VIA L.N.E.R 100 YEARS AGO TAKING THE WATERS”. By Templeton published 1930. Depicts elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen within ornately fashioned windowed room being offered the spa water. Has been rolled. Mounted on linen to conserve.
297 A London & South Western Railway Cap Badge “L&SWR SERVANTS BAND”. Circular pressed brass with laurel leaves to outer edge, text surrounding L&SWR armorial device to centre. Rear fixing lugs intact. 2” dia. Rare.
298 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “BRITAINS MIGHTIEST”. By Moy Thomas approx 150 pieces issued 1927 withdrawn 1930. Depicts three-quarter view of ‘King’ class 4-6-0 6000 ‘King George V’ in vivid colours with glow form the firebox/cab. C/W first series black box. Puzzle/box VGC. Also “VICTORY” wooden puzzle “SOUTHAMPTON DOCK”. Aerial view of docks/liners. Several areas of nib loss. “VALENTINE’S” wooden puzzle “KING’S OWN” three-quarter view of ‘Royal Scot’ 6161. One piece missing/nib loss. Both boxes poor.
299 A Locomotive Worksplate “BUILT 1951 CREWE”. Oval c/i, locomotives built this year being standard class 7MT 4-6-2 70000 to 70024, 6MT 4-6-2 72000/72001, class 2P 2-6-2T 41290 to 41299. Repainted front. 10⅛” x 6”.
300 A Locomotive Nameplate “TAGALIE”. Curved brass nameplate originating from Gresley A1 class 4-6-2 built by North British Locomotive Company to work’s no. 23101 09/07/1924 numbered 2563 and named ‘William Whitelaw’. Renamed ‘Tagalie’ 07/1941 after the winner of the 1912 Derby and 2000 guineas. This name replaced the original which was transferred to an A4. Rebuilt as an A3 13/11/1942 renumbered 64 20/11/1946, E64 30/01/1948 and finally 60064 09/07/1949. The engine was fitted with a d/chimney 02/06/1959 and ran from new with a corridor tender (5530) being used for seven years on the non-stop ‘Flying Scotsman’, this later being changed to non-corridor (5584). The locomotive was the first pacific allocated to Haymarket, later Doncaster and then Grantham. Withdrawn 04/09/1961 whilst at Doncaster Works for repair and subsequently cut-up there. Plate is face restored and mounted on lined-out reproduction splasher for display this being fitted with a reproduction brass 9” x 5” work’s numberplate. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM.
301 A Great Western Railway Round Post ‘Home’ Signal Finial. ‘Slotted ball’ pattern, embossed “GWR”. Repainted. 23½” h.
302 A London & North Eastern Railway Milepost Top “¾”. Twin right-angled faces with integrally cast web to top. Repainted. Each face 7½” x 10¼.
303 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Water Carafe. Clear glass, engraved “L.B&S.C.R” in curved style to bulbous body which is topped by an elegant long neck. Carafe has cracks to neck area though is still in solid condition. 9⅛” h.
304 A BR(S) D/Sided Wooden Station Destination Board “EDEN PARK, ELMERS END, CLOCK HOUSE………WATERLOO EAST, CHARING CROSS”. White lettering/black background. From a section starting on the Hayes branch. Minor service wear. 48¼” x 6”.
305 A Great Western Railway Wagonplate “G.W. 105334”. Rectangular c/i. Repainted. 12½” x 6”. Also ‘D’ wagonplate “B424541 21T CRAVENS LTD 1958 LOT No 3031”. Repainted front.
306 A BR(E) Locomotive Headlamp. Unmarked, chimney to hinged top. C/W enclosed reservoir/”BR” burner and red ‘flip over’ lens. Appears unused.
307 A Signal Lamp Case/Interior. Cast iron body/hinged top with circular copper cowl. Clear bullseye lens. Brass plated “ADLAKE (TRADE MARK)” to top and “ADLAKE No. 22” to body. C/W steel bodied interior lamp. Unrestored.
308 A London & North Eastern Railway Passenger Coach ‘Torpedo’ Ventilator. C/I embossed “LNER REDMAYNE SHEFFIELD”. Unrestored.
309 A Reproduction Locomotive Worksplate “THE BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS 71502 PHILA., U.S.A. MAY-1945” Rectangular cast aluminium with ‘hipped’ top edge that contains “BLW” logo. Repainted front. 14” x 8¾”.
310 A London & South Western Railway Doorplate “LAMPS”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular ends. Originates from Tower Hill Station (closed 1966) on the line from Launceston to Halwill Junction. Unrestored. 11” x 4”.
311 A Collection of (approx 20) Items of Railway Cutlery. Comprises forks, knives/fish knives, table/soup/tea spoons of predominantly SR origin with “L&SWR”, “LMS”, “GWR HOTELS DEPT”, SR marine dept examples also noted.
312 A Great Western Railway Trophy. Features silvered GWR employee figure with waistcoat/rolled-up sleeves holding bowl atop a square marble base with enlarged chrome shield “PRESENTED TO THE LORD MAYOR OF CARDIFF (ALD. A.E. GOUGH J.P.) TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE OF THE CARDIFF G.W.R. S&EU. INDOOR BOWLING RINK. 10.2.34”. 6½” h.
313 A Carriage Print “THE RIVER OUSE, YORK”. By Gyrth Russell from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts Lendal Bridge curving away to left and the Guildhall to r/h bank. Pleasure craft to foreground. Unframed.
314 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Totem “HASSOCKS”. Former LB&SCR station on the line from Wivelsfield to Preston Park. Dark green, good colour/shine with minor edge chips.
315 An Ephemera Item “SOUTHERN RAILWAY RESTAURANT CAR MENU AND WINE LIST”. Light centre folded card dated 1936 with b/w image of “HARTLAND – DEVON” to cover and hotels advert to rear.
316 A Collection of (approx 200) Luggage Labels. Features pre-grouping/big four examples with CR, GER, NER, L&SWR, LB&SCR, MR, M&GNR, GWR, L&NER, LMS, SR (inc Isle of Wight) and several BR noted. Presented in plastic sleeved album.
317 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Q/R Poster “LMS DUNLUCE CASTLE NORTHERN IRELAND”. By Julius Olsson R.A. published 1924. Mythical style image depicting castle upon headland surrounded by sea/rocks. Top edge/bottom l/h corner damage. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
318 A Collection of (approx 80) RCH Junction Diagrams. All full colour individual examples from all regions. Presented in plastic sleeved folder. All VGC.
319 A Bus Company Publication “ROUTE MAP OF THE DEVON GENERAL”. 1950s full colour pictorial map featuring locations and interesting points highlighted. C/W “KEY” to sea area in bottom r/h corner. Rolled condition. 17¼” x 14”.
320 A Quantity of (14) Miscellaneous Railway Posters. Includes q/r, d/r, crown examples form 1940s to 1970, both UK and European images with BR(W), BR(Sc), Romney Hythe & Dymchurch noted. Small edge nicks/creases to several. Rolled condition.
321 A London & North Eastern Railway Expandable Luggage Stand. Four wooden centre pivoted legs c/w four steel centre pivoted stretchers. Two wooden legs stamped “LNER” with one additionally stamped “NOT TO BE TAKEN OF (misspelt) THE STATION”. Good solid unrestored condition. 33¾” h.
322 A Pair of Midland Railway Signal Lever Description Plates “UP PASS R DISTANT”/”UP PASS R HOME”. Rectangular brass with engraved lettering c/w original red infill. Each 4” x 5”. 323 A Carriage Panel “MAP OF THE LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY SYSTEM”. Depicts L&SWR running area from Waterloo to the southwest also “STEAMSHIP TRACKS”. C/W original long version frame.
324 A Shedplate “8A” – Edge Hill 1948 to 05/1968. Flat back example. Repainted front.
325 A BR(S) Half Flanged Totem “MUIREND”. Former CR station on the line from Glasgow High Level to the now terminus of Neilston. Good colour/dull finish with edge/several face repairs.
326 A Carriage Print “ST. IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE”. By Francis R. Flint from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts river view with punts moored to near bank and church steeple to rear. Centre fold mark. C/W gold glazed frame.
327 A Large Quantity of London Transport Ephemera. Comprises bus/tube maps 1952 to 2001, books relating to LT, operating instructions, supplements to traffic circulars for Metropolitan/Northern/Jubilee/Bakerloo lines, enamel badges, stop watch (not working), LT playing cards, posters, high vis vest etc.
328 A Great Central Railway Viaduct Plate “GCR 374 (111)”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular section to top edge. Originates from Leicester Viaduct. Repainted front. 13¼” x 11⅝”.
329 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “HISTORIC TOTNES”. By Claude Buckle, approx 200 pieces, issued 1933 withdrawn 1939. Depicts a view up ‘Fore St’/’High St’ with ‘East Gate’ to background. C/W second series brown box. Puzzle GC, box GC.
330 A Wagonplate “RETURN EMPTY TO DITTON SLEEPER DEPOT”. Rectangular cast aluminium, originating from a wagon from Ditton creosote works/sleeper depot to the west end of Ditton Junction station (Garston, Merseyside). Established by the LMS, modernised by BR in 1949 and closed 1990. Unrestored. 14¼” x 6¼”.
331 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway ‘Side Pouring’ Oil Can. Steel plated “WHYKE CROSSING CHICHESTER” above large stamped “LB&SCR” to circular conical steel body. C/W hinged lid/copper extension to spout. Bright steel finish. 6½” dia, 7½” h.
332 A GPO Internal Railway System Enamel Sign “SECTION STOCK”. Rectangular with semi-circular ends. Dark brown lettering/inner border line on cream background with black edging. Originates from the GPO London underground system. Crease repair to first “T”. 18” x 2¾”.
333 An Irish Railways Large Staff “ABBEYFEALE”/”LISTOWEL”. From a section of the former Great Southern & Western Railway line from Limerick to Tralee closed to passengers 04/02/1963 and completely closed 11/06/1983. Cast brass embossed description plates/key end.
334 A Pair of Water Containers. Comprises circular steel, brass plated “BUCKIE” to reducing cone c/w screw top/two carry handles. 11” dia, 19” h. Conical shaped can c/w water spout/carry handles to top/side. Stamped “BR(M)M” to top/side. 9¼” dia, 14½” h. Note Buckie had two stations, HR closed 1915, GNSR closed 1968.
335 A Shedplate “73A” – Stewarts Lane 1948 to 06/1962. “BR(S) E” triangle to rear. Repainted front.
336 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Totem “TOOTING”. Former L&SWR/LB&SCR Jt station on the line from Wimbledon to Balham & Upper Tooting/Streatham and former junction station to Merton Abbey. Dark green, good colour/shine with edge chipping/small face chip touching “I”.
337 A Pair of Automobile Petrol Cans. Both rectangular steel bodies with brass screw caps. Comprises “REDLINE” in joined incised lettering to each side and “3/-“embossed to top. Repainted. Ditto “SHELL MOTOR SPIRIT” with “SHELL” to ends and logo to top. Undercoated. Each 9½” x 5¾” x 11”. 338 A Enamel Sign “PASSENGERS ARE REQUESTED TO CROSS THE RAILWAY BY THE BRIDGE”. Dark blue lettering/white background. Good colour/shine with edge chipping where originally fitted in frame. Several face chips and one small corrosion hole. SE&CR/GWR origin? 39½” x 27½”.
339 A Southern Railway Coach/Wagonplate “SR 1515”. Oval c/i. Unrestored. 10” x 6”.
340 A Collection of (3) Great Western Railway Internal Publications. Comprises b/w fold-out photographic poster proofs circa 1921/22. All postcard size mounted on linen backing with black leatherette covers, Includes “CHEAP TICKETS”, “EXCURSIONS”, “FOOTBALL” etc. “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY RULE BOOK 1933”. “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY FUEL EFFICIENCY ON THE FOOTPLATE” 1945. Also BTC “GOOD FIREMANSHIP” 1956. All VGC.
341 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Signalbox Name Tablet “EARLESTOWN No 2”. One of five signalboxes this one being situated at the Manchester end of Earlestown station. The box was closed in 1972 under stage ‘B’ of Warrington PSB. C/I letters/numeral on wooden backing/frame. Repainted. 79” x 10”.
342 A South African Railways Garratt Locomotive Cab Cut-Off Indicator. Curved ‘L’ shaped cast brass engraved “FORWARD”/”MID GEAR”/”BACKWARD” with graduations to top and c/w curved steel side plate stamped “6884 SAR SAS 2292”. Originates from GM class 2292 built by Beyer Peacock to work’s no. 6884 in 1938. 11¼” long.
343 A Southern Railway Inspector’s Handlamp. 3 aspect, no glasses present. Body stamped “SR” as is reducing cone which is also brass plated “E”. C/W reservoir/”SR” burner. Unrestored.
344 A BR(W) Signalbox Diagram “FROME SOUTH”. B/W spare copy, dated 28/3/49 and featuring positions for light indicator cut-outs. Displays semaphore signalling. Covers section from “FROME NTH” to “BLATCHBRIDGE JUNC”. Rolled condition. 87½” x 24¾”.
345 A Miscellaneous Collection of Ephemera/Slides. Comprises folders of photographs, cuttings, official publications etc (7) inc SE&CR, L&NER, LMS, LC&DR, SER. Quantity of BR/privatised railway timetables/leaflets. “RAIL 150 GRAND STEAM CAVALCADE” containing descriptive booklet and thirty-six 35mm colour slides, published 1975.
346 A Caledonian Railway Gradient Arm “1 IN 51¾ 1 IN 62”. C/I letters/numerals on thick wood backing. Repainted. 60½” x 5”.
347 A London & North Eastern Railway Q/R Poster “RIEVAULX ABBEY YORKSHIRE HELMSLEY STATION L.N.E.R IT’S QUICKER BY RAIL”. By E. W. Haslehust published 1936. Depicts abbey ruins to background, dwellings to middle and pond to foreground. Edge tears/marks. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
348 A Southern Railway Brochure “THE NEW BUFFET CARS FOR THE ELECTRIC TRAINS BETWEEN LONDON AND BOGNOR REGIS………. SOUTHERN ELECTRIC”. Full colour, 1938, outside view to front/rear cut-away view to inside covers.
349 A Collection of (3) BR(S) Office Copy Signalbox Diagrams. All b/w, comprises “FITTLEWORTH” (ground frame) dated 27 Mar 1958 from “PULBOROUGH” to “MIDHURST”. “WROXALL” dated 30 Nov 1962 from “SHANKLIN” to “VENTNOR”. “BRICKLAYERS ARMS JUNCTION” dated 7 Jan 1970 from “NORWOOD”/”STREATHAM JUNCTION” to “LONDON BRIDGE”. All folded condition, last example has tears.
350 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Totem “THREE BRIDGES”. Former LB&SCR station on the line from Gatwick Airport to Haywards Heath and junction station for line to Horsham and former line to East Grinstead. Light green, good colour/shine with minor edge chipping/light face scratches.
351 A BR(W) Locomotive Gauge Glass Lamp. Rectangular steel body with red/green glasses to sides and clear glass to front. Reflector to hinged back. Marked “BR(W)”/”SWINDON” to arched cowl. C/W “BR(W)/”SWINDON” reservoir/”BRWR” burner. Unrestored.
352 A Great Western Railway World War 11 Steel Helmet. Finished in black with “GWR” in roundel format to front/back and “NEA” (Neath) to underside of lip. C/W interior/canvas chin strap.
353 A Collection of (approx 200) 35mm Colour Slides featuring Preservation Views. Circa 1970s/80s at a variety of locations with predominantly steam though diesel, narrow gauge, traction engine examples noted. Captioned/uncaptioned examples. Viewing recommended.
354 An Internal Publication “SOUTHERN AND LONDON MIDLAND AND SCOTTISH RAILWAY COMPANIES SOMERSET & DORSET RAILWAY JOINT COMMITTEE. APPENDIX TO THE WORKING TIMETABLES”. Dated January 1933. Contents VGC with minor wear to linen covers/spine.
355 A Shedplate “70D” – Basingstoke 1948 to 09/1963, Eastleigh 09/1963 to 05/1973. Repainted.
356 A Collection of (17) BR(NE) Signal Lever Description Plates. All rectangular ivorine and labelled with originating locations Longhirst, Ruswarp, Washington South, Penshaw North, North/South Bank.
357 A BR(M) Fully Flanged Enamel Sign “BEWARE OF TRAINS PASSENGERS MUST USE SLEEPER CROSSING ONLY”. Good colour/shine with edge chipping/two face chips. 36” x 18”.
358 A Railway Executive Committee Letterpress Poster “IMPORTANT RAILWAY NOTICE AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, ON AND FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER, 1918……” Ref time span required for single/return journey tickets. Dated “AUGUST, 1918”. Has been folded. Presented in black wood glazed frame.
359 A Carriage Print “CORFE CASTLE”. By Hesketh Hubbard from the Southern Railway post-war series issued 1945 to 1948. Depicts a simplistically painted view looking down a road with the castle ruins set atop a grassy mound with railway viaduct to r/h edge and further hill feature rising to rear. Slight edge damage/staining. Unframed.
360 A Collection of (18) Railway Uniform Buttons. Mixture of large/small predominantly brass buttons inc “AJS” (Aylesbury Joint Station),”LNER” (winking eye), “MET&LNE”, “LMS&LNE”, “METROPOLITAN RAILWAY”, “GREAT NORTHERN IRELAND”, “GLASGOW CORPORATION TRANSPORT”. All VGC.
361 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway ‘Sykes’ Wooden Cased Signalbox ‘Lock and Block’ Instrument/Block Indicator. Circular brass bezel face is marked “1. TO STARTER CRYSTAL P. ‘A’”, with both upper/lower tablets. Case is rectangular brass plated “L.B&S.C.R No 638”. C/W brass plunger/release keyhole. Block indicator has red ‘home’ lower quadrant arm c/w turned brass finial to post. VG original signalbox condition.
362 A BR(NE) Q/R Poster “NORTHUMBERLAND & DURHAM”. By E.H. Spencer, published 1960. Depicts coloured map of area to centre with green liveried type 4 diesel below and text panel ref Northumberland to l/h ditto Durham to r/h. Each with relevant colour illustrations. Has been folded with tape marks to corners and small marks/tears to borders. Rolled condition.
363 A Collection of (4) Great Western Railway Signal Lever Description Plates. All engraved brass originating from Rushey Platt station signalbox. “4 UP MAIN TO UP GOODS LOOP HOME 13 12”, “5 UP GOODS TO UP MAIN START’G LINE CLEAR 14”, “26 DOWN GOODS LOOP TO DOWN MAIN START’G 19”, “27 DOWN MAIN TO DOWN GOODS LOOP HOME 20”. All good original signalbox condition.
364 A Collection of (5) Great Western Railway Signal Lever Description Plates. All engraved brass originating from Rushey Platt station signalbox. Numbered “10”/”15”/”16”/”17”/”18” referring to “DISC FOR 11”(2)/”13”/”14”/”19”. All good original signalbox condition.
365 An Alloy Shedplate “87E” – Landore. As affixed to one of the depot’s diesel fleet. Repainted front.
366 A Pair of Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzles. Comprises “THE LAUNCHING OF THE CUNARD WHITE STAR LINER R.M.S. QUEEN MARY”. By Barnard Way approx 200 pieces by Richards Art Co London (RACO). Depicts white hulled liner sliding into the River Clyde at launching 27/09/1934. GWR “DRAKE GOES WEST” by Claude Buckle approx 400 pieces issued 1934 withdrawn 1939. Depicts quay scene at Plymouth with drake to foreground with galleon and another to background. C/W pink (large) fourth series box. Both puzzles GC, boxes fair.
367 A Collection of (6) Small Miscellaneous Items. Comprises rectangular pressed brass “LNER” plates (2), “G.W.R. RAILWAY SERVICE” lapel badges (2), “LMS” silver script uniform badges (2).
368 A Southern Railway Enamel Armband “S.R. LOOK-OUT”. Oval with red lettering/inner border line on white background. Minor edge chips/slight face marks. C/W leather straps.
369 A Wooden Signalbox Finial. Short example with bulbous body mounted on circular base which is engraved brass plated “SAVED FROM ALEXANDRA DOCK HULL SIGNAL BOX”. Unrestored. 12” h, base 6⅜” dia.
370 A Collection of (24) Large Format B/W Negatives featuring BR Era GWR/L&NER Views. Depicts classes inc A3, ‘King’ and several standard class images inc ‘Britannia’, 9F etc. Also view of original pale blue liveried ‘Deltic’. Captioned. Viewing recommended. Copyright to buyer.
371 A London & South Western Railway Enamel Lapel Badge. Manufacturer unknown. Circular with “L&SWRy SERVANTS ORPHANAGE” against blue background to outer edge and “BOARD OF MANAGEMENT” in red background scroll to bottom. Separately attached green liveried 2-6-0 locomotive to centre. VGC. 1¼” dia.
372 A Collection of Supplementary Operating Instructions/Working Timetables. Supplementary instructions cover period 1954 to 1969 for BR(W), BR(S), BR(M), BR(E) areas. Working timetables date form 1955 to 1968 for BR(W), BR(Sc), BR(M) areas. Generally GC.
373 A Personally Signed Limited Edition David Shepherd Print “GIANTS AT REST”. Published 2003, depicts three-quarter night view of standard 9F 2-10-0 locomotives 92203/92240 resting between duties. Print is number 181/850 and features 9F pencil sketch to border and personal inscription to back of silver crackle glazed frame. C/W certificate of authentication. Image size 26” x 16”.
374 A Collection of (3) BR(S) Office Copy Signalbox Diagrams. All b/w, comprises “BOPEEP JUNCTON” dated 10-10-88 from “ROBERTSBRIDGE” to “HASTINGS” and branch to “BEXHILL CENTRAL”. “ASHFORD (MIDDLESEX) ‘WBL’” dated 03 Jan 1966 from “FELTHAM WEST” to “STAINES CENTRAL”. “CHRISTCHURCH” dated 18 Apr 1966 from “POKESDOWN” to “HINTON ADMIRAL” c/w separate “MECHANICAL”/”ELECTRICAL LOCKING” table diagrams. All VG folded condition.
375 A C/I Sign “LONDON, NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY WARNING TO TRESPASSERS……”. Further seven lines of text ref fine/imprisonment. A “07” casting. Repainted. 26” x 17”.
376 A Vic Welch Original Watercolour. Features three-quarter view of type 4 (later class 47) Co-Co diesel electric locomotive D1501 in two-tone green livery. This image appeared in one of the Ian Allan ABC British Railways Locomotives Combined Volume from the mid to late 1960s. C/W black wood glazed frame. Image size 17” x 10¾”.
377 A Southern Railway Oil Can. Circular steel stamped “S R” with “A” (Ashford) above the reducing cone. C/W carry handle/brass “SR” threaded cap. Unrestored. 8” dia, 15½” h.
378 A Miscellaneous Collection. Comprises spoons (4) L&NWR, LMS Hotels, GNR, GWR Dining Car, “STATION HOTEL SHIREBROOK”. Fork, “BR(W)” nickel guard’s whistle, “BR” plastic guard’s whistle, “G.W.R.” carriage key, BR(M) ‘fishtail’ cap badge “PORTER” (enamel damage), small “CANADIAN PACIFIC” circular silverplated dish lid, balloon glass engraved “ELECTRIFICATION OF THE HASTINGS LINE”.
379 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway ‘Side Pouring’ Oil Can. Stamped “LB&SCR” to circular steel conical body with steel plate “NORTHWOOD S. BOX” below. C/W hinged lid/copper extension to spout. Unrestored. 6¼” dia.
380 A Collection of (3) Framed and Glazed Notices/Wagon Labels. Comprises “LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY NOTICE. WELL-APPOINTED BATH AND DRESSING ROOMS ARE PROVIDED AT LONDON (EUSTON) STATION AT MODERATE CHARGES”. 6” x 4½”. “STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY. ST. HELEN’S, TINDALE AND ADELIDES COLLIERIES TRIP TO WEST HARTLEPOOL ON SATURDAY, SEP. 22, 1860…….” Includes times/fares dated “SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1860”. 5” x 7½”. Wagon labels (3) HIGHLAND RAILWAY LIVE STOCK FROM INVERNESS TO SYMINGTON, CAL”. “CALEDONIAN RAILWAY LIVE STOCK FROM PERTH TO STONEHAVEN”. “NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY COMPANY. WITH SPEED”. All presented in border mount. 9” x 16”.
381 A London Midland & Scottish Railway (Wartime Period) Fogman’s Handlamp. 4 aspect, all slatted glasses present. Body embossed “LMS”. C/W reservoir/”BR/LMR” burner. Repainted.
382 A Collection of (approx 300) 35mm Colour Slides. Featuring steam tours, early preservation, European steam etc. Taken 1960s/70s with period steam inc Bulleid/ Britannia pacifics noted along with French/Swiss steam. Uncaptioned. Viewing recommended. Copyright (except one box of commercial slides) to buyer.
383 A London & North Western Railway Wagon Registration Plate “REGISTERED BY THE L.&N.W.Ry 1920 TO CARRY 12 TONS 15218”. Circular c/i c/w fixing lugs intact. Repainted front.
384 A Great Western Railway Brass Cased Flanged Pressure Gauge. Face marked “PRESSURE G.W.R.” and graduated ‘0’ to ‘200’ lbs. Originates from breakdown tool van AD B97560 former GWR passenger brake W 276 built Swindon 1921. Unrestored.4¼” dia.
385 A Collection of (approx 95) 35mm Colour Slides featuring BR Steam/Diesel/Industrial/Signalboxes etc. Steam includes many unrebuilt/rebuilt Bulleid pacifics, diesel green/blue/privatised liveries. Majority captioned. Mixture of commercial/private views. Viewing recommended.
386 A Cheshire Lines Committee Bridgeplate “C.L.Ry.3”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular ends. Unrestored. 17½” x 10¼”.
387 A Carriage Print “INVERARAY CASTLE, LOCH FYNE, ARGYLL”. By Jack Merriott from the Scottish region series issued 1956/57. Depicts view looking down to the loch with castle to centre foreground and twin-funnelled steamer to r/h. Hill/mountains to centre/rear. Unframed.
388 A Collection of (47) UK First Day Covers. 1987 to 2001 period inc Princess of Wales, Rugby League Centenary, Football Legends, Golden Wedding Anniversary etc. All have ‘Travelling Post Office’ cancels.
389 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “CORNWALL – PREPARING FOR A CATCH”. By Ronald Lampitt approx 150 pieces issued 1937, withdrawn 1939. Depicts elevated harbour scene in a ‘mosaic’ style with fishing boats and nets being prepared. C/W brown library style box. Puzzle GC, box GC.
390 A Smokebox Numberplate “73016”. Originating from standard class 5MT 4-6-0 built at Derby to order no. 5122 09/1951. Sheds inc Grimesthorpe, Millhouses, Derby, Canklow, Eastleigh, Feltham, Nine Elms, Weymouth from where it was withdrawn 12/1966 and cut-up at Cashmore’s, Newport 10/1968. Repainted front.
391 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Enamel Doorplate “WAITING AND LADIES ROOM”. Dark green, good colour/shine with minor edge chipping. 18” x 6”.
392 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Totem “PRESTON PARK”. Former LB&SCR station on the line from Brighton to Haywards Heath and near to Preston Park Pullman works. Dark green, good colour/shine mottling with v minor edge chips.
393 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “GLORIOUS DEVON”. Anon, approx 150 pieces, issued 1930 withdrawn 1933. Depicts picturesque view along the Devon coast with hills/cliffs and flowering gorse. C/W first series box. Puzzle VGC, box GC.
394 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Ground Signal Internal Lamp. Steel construction with rectangular reservoir which has clipped corners to base and brass “WELCH PATENT” plate to side. Body embossed “LB&SCR” to top. C/W short copper chimney. Steel carry handles to top/side. Restored.
395 A L&NER/BR(E) Thompson Locomotive Whistle. Cast brass construction with circular flanged base (c/w wooden base), body c/w handwheel isolating valve and steel actuating lever. As affixed to classes B1, L1 etc. Polished condition. 13¼” h.
396 A Shedplate “52H” – Tyne Dock 10/1958 to 09/1967. Original tangerine finish to front, unrestored back.
397 An Original Oil Painting “31815” on Gillingham Shed (73D)”. By Joe Townend, GRA. Depicts three-quarter view of the N class 2-6-0 in its later years with the front of the shed to background. Evocative scene. Unframed. 24” x 18”.
398 A D/Arrow Locomotive Emblem. Cast aluminium with faint “60001” to back. C/W “TDT LANGDALE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. Unrestored. 27½” x 17”.
399 A BR(S) D/R Poster “THE HAMPSHIRE COAST AND THE NEW FOREST”. By Lander, published 1980 and featuring image of ‘HMS Victory’/warship in Portsmouth Dockyard to top and thatched cottages/horses/woodland to lower section with text panel below both. Slight edge creasing. Rolled condition.
400 A Southern Railway Enamel Running-In-Board “HORSMONDEN”. Former SER single platform station (closed 1961) on the branch line from Paddock Wood to Hawkhurst. Two-piece, good colour/shine with edge/screw hole chipping and two face chips to second panel. Each 79” x 24”.
401 A Carriage Print “WELWYN VIADUCT, HERTFORDSHIRE”. By S.R. Badmin from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1947. Depicts the forty arch viaduct on the East Coast Mainline with wooded areas to fore and backgrounds. C/W original frame.
402 A Great Western Railway Pre-Grouping Doorplate “WAITING ROOM”. Rectangular c/i. Repainted front, undercoated back. 24” x 3½”.
403 A BR(S) Ground Signal Post Cap. Rectangular c/i with ‘hipped’ top “BR” being on one section and “SR” on the corresponding opposite side. Unrestored. 7” x 4½” x 3½”.
404 A BR(E) Handlamp. 3 aspect, all glasses present. Body embossed “BR(E)” in vertical lettering to one side and stamped “BROUGHTON LANE”/”13176” to the other. Reducing cone stamped “BR(E)”. C/W “BR(EO)” reservoir/burner. Unrestored. Note Broughton Lane (closed 1956) was on the lines from Sheffield/Darnall to Rotherham Central/Chapeltown.
405 A Smokebox Numberplate “4968”. Originating from ‘hall’ class 4-6-0 ‘Shotton Hall’. Repainted over original paint. Details see lot 137.
406 A Personally Signed London Transport D/R Poster “LONDON’S GARDENS BY BUS AND TUBE A NEW WORK COMMISSIONED FOR LONDON TRANSPORT ART ARTIST, JENNIE TUFFS”. Painted 1995, though dated by artist “APRIL 97”. Bold colourful floral image. Minor creasing. Rolled condition.
407 A Great Western Railway Single Line Key Holder/Hoop. Cast aluminium body c/w sprung retaining pin is stamped “GWR”/”1010”. Steel hoop to end. Unrestored.
408 A Collection of (5) Chinaware Items. Comprises chamber pot with “LMS” in script style to side. Teapot, rose pattern and “LMS DINING CARS” to base. Diamond shaped dish, Scottish thistle pattern inside top edge with “KESICK L.N.E.R. 1935” to base. Soup dish, gold/black pattern to outer edge and “LNER” in yellow script, “MINTONS 7/29” to base. Lunch plate, floral pattern to outer edge and “MINTONS LM&S HOTELS” to base stamped “12-38”.
409 A Midland Railway ‘D’ Wagonplate “MIDLAND 35124”. Repainted front.
410 A Great Western Railway Untitled Tool/Mess Van Sign “NOTICE. THE MAN IN CHARGE OF THIS VAN MUST, IMMEDIATELY ON ARRIVAL AT THE OUTSTATION, INFORM THE STATIONMASTER (OR OTHER PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE STATION) OF THE PRESENCE OF THE VAN…….”. Further ten lines of text ref showing red flag in daylight and red light in darkness. Unrestored. 17¾” x 21⅝”.
411 A Southern Railway Signalbox Dual Cancelling Commutator. Cast brass case with glazed hinged front. Ivorine face (surrounding button) engraved “DOWN LINE DUAL CANCELLING COMMUTATOR WOODSIDE”. Woodside is on the former SE&CR lines from Addiscombe/Bingham Road to Elmers End. 4” x 2⅜” x 2”.
412 A London & Birmingham Railway Bridgeplate “188”. Oval c/i. Unrestored. 15¼” x 8¾”.
413 A GWR/BR(W) C/I Trackside Sign “SW” (sound whistle). Repainted front. 29” x 19”.
414 A Reproduction Smokebox Numberplate “60114”. Cast in resin from the original as affixed to BR(E) Peppercorn A1 pacific. W.P. Allen and retaining the ‘filled in’ ”4” of the original.
415 A Shedplate “88B” – Cardiff East Dock 1948 to 01/1961, Radyr 01/1961 to 10/1968. Repainted. 416 A London & South Western Railway Signalbox Doorplate “PRIVATE”. NO ADMITTANCE EXCEPT ON BUSINESS”. Rectangular c/i. Repainted front. 12¾” x 6¾”.
417 A Cabside Numberplate “A.M.W. No 211”. Rectangular cast brass originating from John Fowler 150 HP standard gauge 0-4-0 diesel built 04/1941 to work’s no. 22958 and allocated to the Air Ministry works at Carlisle. Rebuilt 1954, withdrawal/disposal details unknown. Unrestored. 18½” x 14”.
418 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Q/R Poster “NORTH WALES LMS. TAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS……..” By Keith Ellerton , published circa 1930s. Colourful simplistic pictorial map of the area with characters depicting recreational options. Minor edge tears, mounted on paper to conserve. Rolled condition.
419 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Totem “WIVELSFIELD”. Former LB&SCR station on the line from Three Bridges to Preston Park (Brighton) and junction for the line to Lewes. Light green, good colour/shine with minimal edge repairs and v small face repair to top of r/h wing. 420 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Handlamp. 3 aspect, all glasses present/intact. Body stamped “L.B&S.C.R” and date stamped “10 87”/”B” to one side and large oval brass plated “LONDON BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY COMPANY” with stamped “ASHURST No 638 AR” above to other. Reducing cone stamped “LB&SCR” and steel plated “ASHURST”. C/W “SR” with “B” within diamond, reservoir/”SR” burner. Lamp is fitted with an unusual bright steel lens retaining plate. Repainted.
421 A BR(M) Fully Flanged Enamel Sign “PLATFORMS 1 2”. C/W twin feathered l/h and r/h facing arrows. Good colour/shine with edge chipping/several face chips. 36” x 18”.
422 A Presentation Tenderplate “LMS No. 9802 1939”. Rectangular cast brass the original first allocated to ‘Coronation’ pacific 6239 ‘City of Chester’ finally allocated to 6229 “DUCHESS OF HAMILTON”. Back is incised “LMS 6239” and slightly raised panel stamped “STEAMTOWN 1967 EX 6239 TENDER OFF 6229 NEW PLATE MADE AND FITTED GIFT TO REV. E. TREACY”. Unrestored. 7⅜” x 5⅜”. Also h/back book “ERIC TREACY” by John Peart-Binns published 1980.
423 A BR(S) D/Sided Wooden Station Destination Board “RYDE PIER HEAD ONLY CHANGE FOR SHIPS”. Both boards cover the whole of the existing rail network.
424 A Pair of Great Western Railway D/R Letterpress Posters. Comprises “SPECIAL NOTICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS ON MONDAY, MAY 6TH, 1935…….” Ref train times altered. Dated “APRIL 1935”. Proof pencil amendments. “WHY NOT TAKE SEASON TICKET SPECIMEN RATES FROM THIS STATION…….CHEAPEST FORM OF TRANSPORT”. 1937. Unused. Both fold marks. Rolled condition.
425 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway ‘Sykes’ Brass-Cased ‘Home’ Repeater. Face marked “ON”/”OFF” with “WR SYKES ISCo LTD CLAPHAM LONDON, SW” to top edge and “L.B&S.C.R.”/”964” below. Red banner indicator c/w wooden backing board.
426 A Carriage Print “BRIG O’ BALGOWNIE, NEAR ABERDEEN”. By Edward Lawson from the Scottish Region series issued 1956/7. Longer version, depicts single pointed arched road bridge with reflection in the water. Rowing boat to foreground, vegetation to rear. C/W light wood glazed frame.
427 A British Railways Handlamp. 3 aspect, green glass missing. Body embossed “B.R.” c/w “B.R” reservoir/”BR/L&NER” burner. Lamp is copper plated as were examples supplied by Collectors Corner. Some wear to plating/small dents.
428 A Locomotive Nameplate “NATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVAL GATESHEAD 1990”. Reflective stainless steel with black background. Originates from class 43 powercar 43114, named 10/08/1989 at King’s Cross station. Plates removed 12/1996. Original condition. 472 x 9¾”. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM.
429 An HST InterCity 125 Travel Agents Display Model. ‘Made by Space Models Ltd’ features sculptured wood power car “43070” and section of first class coach in original ‘rail blue’/grey livery with yellow lower section/cab roof to powercar. Model mounted on white moulded rail base. Slight damage to one side/scratch to roof. 44¾” long.
430 A BR(M) Fully Flanged Totem “WHITCHURCH”. Former L&NWR station on the line from Crewe to Shrewsbury and former junction station for lines to Chester and Oswestry/Wrexham. Good colour/shine with v minor restoration to edges.
431 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Enamel Doorplate “STATION MASTER”. Dark green, good colour/shine with minor edge chipping. 18” x 6”.
432 A Shedplate “75A” – Brighton 1948 to 05/1973. “BR(S)E” triangle to rear. Repainted front.
433 A BR(W) Cabside “8456”. Cast brass originating from 9400 class 0-6-0PT built by Yorkshire Engine Company to lot no. 385, works no. 2439 and entering service 02/1950 at Taunton. Later shedded at Exeter and Southall where it was withdrawn 10/1963 and cut-up by Mumford’s Ltd at Plaistow shed 01/1964. Repainted front.
434 A Collection of (44) BR Handbills/Leaflets etc. All 1960s covering various regions. Also includes “THE BOURNEMOUTH BELLE” menus (2).
435 A C/I Gate Notice “LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. NOTICE. ……. “. Further twelve lines of text ref forty shilling fine for not shut and fasten gate after use. Signed “EUSTON STATION, 1ST NOVEMBER, 1883”. Repainted. 17⅞” sq.
436 A Light Vessel Mounted Bell “LV No 1”. Cast brass engraved “LV” with “No 1” below c/w original black infill. The vessel was ordered 04/1945 by Trinity House, London and built by Philip & Son Ltd, Dartmouth (yard no. 1133) for £50,392. Handed over 04/10/1964 on Royal Sovereign Station. Various locations followed till decommissioning 1993 and converted for use as a marina clubhouse at Gosport, Hampshire. Bell is beautifully mounted using wood/brass pillars. Bell 6⅞” dia.
437 A North Eastern Railway Mounted Armorial Transfer Device as Applied to Locomotives. Gold swirling ornamentation with circular centre displaying three shields with the York & North Midland to the apex. “NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY” in interlocking scroll pattern displayed below the ornamentation. C/W light wood glazed frame. 21” x 23½”.
438 A SR/BR(S) Large Leather Document Bag. D/sided brass lockable tag stamped “AUDIT DEPT DORKING NORTH STATION”/”MICHELDEVER”. Brass lock (open), no key.
439 A Q/R Letterpress Poster “GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY. MANSFIELD (CENTRAL) GOODS STATION OPENING 1ST MAY, 1914 SAM FAY, GENERAL MANAGER”. Red lettering, minor creasing/tears, mounted on paper to conserve. Rolled condition.
440 A Great Western & Southern Railway Companies Publication “THE CHANNEL ISLANDS”. S/back, 1927 b/w photographs, text, map, adverts and full colour fold-out GWR system map to rear cover. Minor cover/spine wear.
441 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Oil Can. Stamped “L&B&S.C.R.W.Co” (2) to circular steel body and also rectangular brass plated “LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY COMPANY” with smaller rectangular brass plate “STORES DEPARTMENT” below. Reducing cone is further steel plated “FORD JUNCTION. BOX.” And is c/w carry handle. 6¾” dia, 12” h.
442 A Great Northern Railway Notice “ANY PERSON WHO OMITS TO SHUT AND FASTEN THIS GATE IS LIABLE TO A PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING FORTY SHILLINGS”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular ends. Incised “GNR S” to back. Repainted front. 40½” x 3¾”.
443 A Carriage Print “DUNFERMLINE ABBEY, FIFESHIRE”. By Jack Merriott from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1947. Depicts abbey to l/h side with “BRUCE” to rear tower and abbey ruins to r/h edge. Unframed.
444 A Small Souvenir Chinaware Tea Cup. Depicts b/w lithographic image of beach with Victorian ladies/gentlemen and wheeled bathing huts looking back to Ramsgate station. Text below reads “SAND & RAILWAY STATION RAMSGATE A PRESENT FROM RAMSGATE”.
445 A Quantity of “SOUTHERN RAILWAY”/”SOUTHERN REGION MAGAZINE”. Covers 1929 to 1952 with thirteen complete years, featuring a total of 214 magazines. Staples rusty otherwise GC.
446 A Coach/Wagon Manufacturer’s Plate “STABLEFORD & Co. LTD BUILDERS COALVILLE 1927”. ‘S’ shaped c/i from a company formed in 1865 and ceasing production in the 1980s. Repainted front c/w wooden stand/brief company history. 7¼” x 6⅜”. 447 A BR(W) Locomotive Gauge Glass Lamp. Rectangular steel body with glass to three sides and rear hinged door. Arched cowl stamped “BR(W)”. C/W “BR(W)” reservoir/”BR/WR” burner and side blanking slide. Polished metal condition.
448 A Great Western Railway Sign “NOT DRINKING WATER”. Rectangular c/i, as found in locomotive sheds etc. Unrestored. 5⅞” x 4”.
449 A Pair of Carriage Prints. Comprises “BRIDLINGTON, YORKSHIRE” by F. Donald Blake and “LONDON RIVER THAMES (KING’S REACH)” by Frank H. Mason. Both from the L&NER post-war series. Each features the river/harbour dominating the scene with working vessels present. Both have border damage. Unframed.
450 A Southern Railway Enamel Header notice “S.R. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS”. White lettering/dark blue background with edge/screw hole chip repairs and face repairs affecting “O” and third “N”. 27” x 5½”.
451 A Great Western Railway Brass Collared Handlamp. 3 aspect, all glasses present/intact. Body stamped “G.W.R” and rectangular plated “765”. C/W reservoir/”GWR” burner. Repainted.
452 A Pair of Signal Lever Description Plates. Comprises L&NWR rectangular c/i “No 2 UP HOME” and GWR brass “9 UP MAIN SIDING” c/w service repair.
453 A BR(M) D/R Poster “NORTHERN IRELAND TRAVEL BY THE SERVICES OF BRITISH RAILWAYS ULSTER TRANSPORT AUTHORITY GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY BOARD”. By L.A. Wilcox, published 1957. Depicts a man/dog in field of haystacks to foreground, looking down on dwellings/Irish Sea/headland to middle/background in Co Antrim. Horizontal centre fold. Presented in light wood glazed frame.
454 A Midland Hotels Matchbook Sample Proof. Circa 1914 showing “BRYANT & MAY’S SPECIAL SAFETY MATCH” to front “RUB LIGHTLY” to sides and “MIDLAND HOTELS ENGLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTELS…….” to back (lists MR hotels). Mint condition. V rare.
455 A Southern Railway Target “KIDBROOKE”. Former SE&CR station on the line from Blackheath to Slade Green/Dartford. Good colour/shine with lettering/crescents ‘touched in’, well matched edge repairs and area of face restoration.
456 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway ‘Home’ Signal Lever/Quadrant. Lever c/w trigger, “LB&SCR” c/i description plate “22 DOWN LINE POINTS” and collar to base embossed “LBSCR 117”. Curved c/i quadrant embossed “0823”/”LB&SCR”. Lever cut at base. 47½” h. Unrestored.
457 A Shedplate “9J” – Agecroft 09/1963 to 10/1966. Repainted front, cleaned back.
458 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Enamel Armband “L.B.S.C. LOOK-OUT”. Oval with red lettering/inner border line on white background. Edge chipping/face marks. C/W leather straps.
459 A Collection of (40) Colour-Rail 35mm Colour Slides featuring SR/BR(S) Steam. Includes tank, King Arthur, unrebuilt/rebuilt Bulleid pacifics etc. Viewing recommended.
460 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Wooden First Aid Box. Painted “LBSC No. 72” to side and “EMERGENCY BOX” to base. “LB&SCR” (3) marked brass handle to hinged lid with “LB&SCR” to hinges. “L. B. & S. C.R CENTRE OF THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION CONTENTS OF EMERGENCY BOX ……25/1/13” paper label to underside of lid. No contents, usual service wear. 19⅛” x 9⅛” x 8⅛”.
461 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Bridgeplate “LMS 11”. Oval c/i. Unrestored. 17¾” x 11¼”. 462 A Carriage Print “TRAVEL IN 1850 LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY 1ST AND 2ND CLASS TRAIN, HAULED BY CRAMPTON LOCOMOTIVE ‘COURIER’, AT SANDBACH”. By C.Hamilton Ellis from the LMR Travel-In series issued 1951. Features green liveried 2-2-2 locomotive at the head of a rake of four wheeled coaches with passengers looking on. Small tear to r/h border c/w original (long version) frame.
463 A Stanier Locomotive Hooter. Horizontal style, cast brass. Totally unrestored condition. 16” long.
464 A Silverplated Shipping Line Napkin Ring from R.M.S. Saxonia. Filigree design ring with enamelled “THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP Co LIMITED” in full garter and “R.M.S. SAXONIA” in scroll below surmounted by King’s crown and lion/globe device to centre. Saxonia was launched 17/02/1954. By Lady Churchill and renamed R.M.S Carmania in 1962.
465 A C/I Sign “SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY COMPANIES MANAGING COMMITTEE. WARNING TRESPASSING……..” Further five lines of text ref forty shilling fine signed “C. SHEATH SECRETARY. LONDON BRIDGE STATION. S.E.” Repainted. 26¼” x 16½”.
466 An Enamel Advertising Sign “WILLS’S CAPSTAN CIGARETTES”. Dark blue/white shading lettering and border on pale blue background with image of “CAPSTAN NAVY CUT MEDIUM W.O.&H.O. WILLS” cigarette to bottom. Edge/screw hole/face chipping and some corrosion. 36” x 24”.
467 A Pair of Tail Lamps. Both with identical “BR(M)” stamped to chimneys. C/W reservoirs/burners. Good original condition.
468 A Reproduction Locomotive Headboard “CATHEDRALS EXPRESS”. Made by ‘Western Restorations’ 1988, curved cast aluminium board with Gothic style lettering/blue background surmounted by bishop’s mitre in red/yellow c/w gold ribbons. Original introduced 1953. 46” x 14½”.
469 A Pair of London & South Western Railway Gradient Arms “1090”/”194”. Each rectangular c/i. Repainted. Each 20½” x 6”.
470 A Silverplated One Pint Coffee Pot. Made by ‘Elkington’ and engraved “CARLISLE STATION REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT” in three line scroll to side. C/W ornate finial knob to lid. V minor service wear. 6⅞” h.
471 A BR(M) Locomotive Headlamp. Rectangular body embossed “BR(M)” to circular chimney cowl. C/W enclosed “BR(M)” reservoir/”BR” burner and red slide. Appears unused.
472 A London & North Eastern Railway Doorplate “STATION MASTER”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular ends. Repainted front. 14” x 4½”.
473 A Shedplate “31A” – Cambridge 1948 to 05/1973. Repainted front, cleaned back.
474 An Edmondson Ticket Dating Machine. Steel and c/i body, oval brass plated “J. B EDMONDSON KNOWSLEY ST MANUFACTURER CHEETHAM MANCHESTER” to top and rectangular brass plated “EDMONDSON INVENTOR” to hinged front. Brass plated service repair to one hinge. C/W brass access cover to body and all internal components. Unrestored.
475 A Carriage Print “PADSTOW”. By Hesketh Hubbard from the Southern Railway post-war series issued 1945 to 1948. Depicts a simplistically painted elevated view looking across open grassland to a sandy cove/sandbanks. Several sailing craft present with blue sea area merging into cloudy sky to rear. Slight damage to bottom edge. Unframed.
476 A Southern Railway Chinaware Milk Jug. “SOUTHERN RAILWAY” in full garter c/w “SOUTH WESTERN SECTION” to the centre, all in brown to side. Would originally been fitted with a metal lid. 3½” h.
477 A Personally Signed Limited Edition Malcolm Root Print “CAMELOT AT BASINGSTOKE”. Features three-quarter view of standard class 5MT 4-6-0 73082 leaving Basingstoke at the head of a rake of green liveried stock and passing under a signal gantry. Print is number 24/82 and countersigned by former S&DJR fireman Peter Smith. Unframed. Image size 25” x 18¼”.
478 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Long Spout Oil Can. Tapering oval body stamped “LB&SCR” to one side and steel plated “ENGRS DEPT E. CROYDON” to the other. C/W back handle/spring trigger/steel filling cap. Bright steel condition with several knocks. 21¼” long.
479 A BR(S) Fully Flanged Enamel Doorplate “PARCELS AND LEFT LUGGAGE”. Light green, good colour/shine with several edge chips, two just touching face area. 18” x 6”.
480 A Southern Railway (large pattern) Handlamp. 4 aspect, amber glass missing. Body stamped “SR” with “B” (Brighton) within diamond above. Reducing cone stamped “S[E]R”. C/W “B” within diamond reservoir/”BR/SR” burner. Repainted.
481 A D/Sided Wooden Carriage Board “LONDON”/”MANCHESTER (CEN.)”. Vanilla lettering/maroon background. Split to wood though solid. 32” x 3”.
482 A London & North Eastern Railway Q/R Poster “YORK ST. WILLIAM’S COLLEGE ON THE TRACK OF THE FLYING SCOTSMAN”. By Fred Taylor published 1928. Depicts a courtyard view of the college with half timber framed buildings and two ladies chatting. Has several edge tears. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
483 A Pair of Great Western Railway Medallions. Comprises hall-marked silver shield-shaped with “S.&” to top l/h and “E.U” to bottom r/h corners with “G.W.R” running diagonally across. Reverse engraved “FOOTBALL 1934-35”. Second example is unused and has an antique bronze finish.
484 A Highway Direction Sign “MEMBURY 2¼”. Rectangular c/i with scalloped corners to pointing end. Membury located within the Blackdown Hills area in East Devon is near Axminster/Chard. Unrestored. 35½” x 6”.
485 A Shedplate “88H” – Tondu 01/1961 to 03/1964. Repainted.
486 A BR(M) Half Flanged Totem “DINTING”. Former GCR station on the line from Guide Bridge to Glossop/Penistone. Good colour appears to have been varnished. Edge chip repairs.
487 A Steel Single Line Key “LLANBADARN CROSSING”/”BOW STREET”. From the former Cambrian line section from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth. D/sided engraved location plates. Unrestored.
488 A BR(S) Signalbox Diagram “EXMOUTH JUNCTION”. B/W spare copy, undated and featuring positions for light indicator cut-outs. Displays semaphore signalling. Covers section from “PINHOE” to “EXETER ‘A’”, branch to “NEWCOURT” and various sidings. Rolled condition. 56½” x 24½”.
489 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “KING ARTHUR ON DARTMOOR”. By Percy Spence, approx 400 pieces, issued 1931 withdrawn 1936. Depicts King Arthur and Knights on horseback to foreground and castle to background. C/W fourth series pink marble library box. Puzzle VGC, box GC.
490 A BR(M) Fully Flanged Enamel Sign “OUT”. Good colour/shine with minor edge chipping and small face chip. 12” sq.
491 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway ‘Look-Out’ Warning Horn. Brass trumpet stamped “LBSCR”. 14” long.
492 A Collection of (3) Lamps. Comprises BR inspection handlamps (2) each embossed “B.R” to back hinged door and c/w reservoir/burners. BR(E) signal lamp interior brass plated “ LAMP MANUFACTURING & RAILWAY SUPPLIES LTD. LONDON. WELCH PATENT” and oval plated “B.R.(E)”. All repainted.
493 A Locomotive Worksplate “BUILT 1949 HORWICH”. Oval c/i, locomotives built this year being class 4F 2-6-0 43023 to 43049, class 5P5F 44668/9. Repainted front. 10¼” x 5⅞”.
494 A Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunting Locomotive Marker Light. Arch top, rectangular steel body with red bullseye lens to removable front. C/W bakelite bulb holder/bulb/reflector. Repainted. 4½” x 3½” x 6½”.
495 A Southern Railway Standard Three-Wire, Three-Position, Wooden-Cased Signalbox Block Instrument. Circular face marked “TRAIN ON LINE”/”NORMAL”/”LINE CLEAR” c/w bakelite commutator knob, brass “LINE OCCUPIED” slide and brass cancel button. Good original signalbox condition.
496 A Southern Railway (L&SWR Pattern) Wagonplate “S.R. 57880 EASTLEIGH”. Oval c/i. Repainted front. 13½” x 7⅝”.
497 A Collection of (3) ‘Holiday’ Publications. Comprises “G.W.R. HOLIDAY HAUNTS GUIDE, SEASON 1933”, “HOLIDAYS BY LMS” 1936, “S.R. HINTS FOR HOLIDAYS 1939”. All text, b/w photographs, adverts and separate system map to GWR example. V slight cover/spine wear.
498 An East African Railways Locomotive Nameplate/Cabside Set “GALLA”/”2910”. Both rectangular cast brass originating from ‘Tribal’ 29 class 2-8-2 built by North British Locomotive Company Ltd to work’s no. 26914 in 1951 and latterly allocated to Mombasa. Both plates face restored only. 27½” x 6½”/24” x 8¾”. No Buyer’s Premium.
499 A Naval Chart “BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR PLAN SHOWING THE POSITIONS OF THE SHIPS AT NOON ON THE 21ST OCTOBER 1805”. Linen chart, produced for H.M. Stationery Office by Eyre & Spothswoode Ltd, printers 1913 and part of a report commissioned by the Admiralty to examine and consider the evidence relating to the tactics employed by Nelson. C/W period dark wood glazed frame. Image 16½” x 12½”
500 A London & North Eastern Railway Doorplate “BOOKING OFFICE”. Rectangular c/i with semi-circular ends. Repainted front. 14¾” x 4¾”.
501 An L&NER 9” x 5” Locomotive Worksplate “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY DARLINGTON WORKS 1926 5918”. Oval cast brass originating from J38 0-6-0 designed by Gresley and originally numbered 1421. Renumbered 5918 09/1946 and finally 65918 01/1949. Latterly shedded at St. Margarets (Edinburgh), Thornton Junction, Dunfermline Upper and withdrawn 11/1966. Repainted front.
502 A Carriage Print “BRIGHTLINGSEA, ESSEX”. By Leonard Squirrell from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts river bank view with fishing vessels to near side and Brightlingsea to far bank. Minor border creasing. C/W carriage print type frame.
503 A Miscellaneous Collection. Comprises silverplated items, large “LNER” oval dish cover, “LNER” tureen cover. All heavy service wear. Tube stock schematic map “DISTRICT & CIRCLE LINE” cut in half. Cart lamp no interior. Aluminium ‘billy can’. Platform wall lap with brass burner. Brass hose end/tap. Stepped wooden blocks (2).
504 A Shedplate “5B” – Crewe South 1948 to 11/1967. Repainted.
505 A Collection of B/W Locomotive Images. Comprises of two albums featuring pre-nationalisation/BR steam from all regions, quantity of SR/BR(S) postcard size photographs and several medium format views inc LT surface stock. Mixture of captioned/uncaptioned.
506 A Miscellaneous Collection of GWR/BR(W) Items. Comprises red finished steel container with engraved aluminium plate “RETURN AT ONCE WHEN EMPTY TO GENERAL SUPT TESTING HOUSE SWINDON WORKS” tag. Contents inc GWR/BR(W) door keys, profile gauges, GWR carriage key etc.
507 A Great Western Railway Wagonplate “SHUTTER TO BE CLOSED WHEN USED AS REFRIGERATOR VAN; TO BE LEFT OPEN WHEN USED AS MEAT VAN.” Rectangular c/i with scalloped corners. Repainted front. 13¾” x 6”.
508 An Internal Publication “THE RAILWAY EXECUTIVE INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR STANDARD STEAM LOCOMOTIVES”. Linen covers, 1952 predominantly covers the smaller tender/tank classes with fold-out diagrams, preparation/disposal/examinations. Minor cover marks.
509 A Pair of Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Signal Lever Description Plates. Both rectangular c/i, comprises “UP MAIN TO UP SIDING OR DOWN MAIN”, “YARD SIDINGS DOWN SIDING”. Repainted. Each 5½” x 6¼”.
510 A BR(S) Half Flanged Totem “FAYGATE”. Former LB&SCR station on the line from Three Bridges to Horsham. Good colour/shine with minor edge chipping.
511 A Carriage Print “SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK”. By F.W. Baldwin from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts beach view with mixture of holiday makers/fishing vessels with beach huts, hotels/dwellings behind. Unframed.
512 A BR(S) Signalbox Diagram “SOUTHERHAM JUNCTION ‘SJ’”. Full colour diagram, dated 17/04/1970 with cut-outs for light indicators and displaying semaphore/colour light signalling. Covers section from “LEWES ‘B’” to “SOUTHEASE”/”BERWICK”. Creasing to diagram/tear to r/h end. 56¼” x 21”.
513 A Smokebox Numberplate “45322”. Originating from class 5P/5F (later 5) 4-6-0 built by Armstrong Whitworth to lot no. 131, work’s no. 1377 in 1937. Latterly shedded at Ashton, Stoke from where it was withdrawn 09/1966 and cut-up at Cashmore’s, Great Bridge 04/1967. Totally original condition.
514 A Great Western Railway/BR(W) Wooden-Cased Signalbox “IN”/”OUT” Switch. Cast brass plate to front end embossed “OUT” and “IN” c/w brass switch handle and “R.E. THOMPSON & Co (INSTRUMENTS) LTD.” Manufacturer’s plate to base. Used when signalboxes were switched out of circuit at weekends. This is the less common short version. Originates from Hereford. Locking pin missing. 12” x 6½” x 6½”.
515 A Shedplate “8E” – Brunswick (Liverpool) 05/1950 to 04/1958., Northwich 04/1958 to 03/1968. Repainted front.
516 A Great Western Railway Wooden Jig-Saw Puzzle “HENLEY BRIDGE”. By Fred Taylor approx 200 pieces issued 1933, withdrawn 1935. Depicts view across the River Thames at Henley with arched bridge to right and riverside dwellings to far bank with St Mary’s Church to far r/h edge. C/W blue marble library box. Puzzle GC, box GC.
517 A Reproduction Great Eastern Railway Armorial Device. Cast brass featuring “GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY” in full garter surrounding eight shields with cross of St George to centre. This type of crest was affixed to the splasher of Claud Hamilton 4-4-0 locomotives. This reproduction was made from the original wooden pattern originating from Stratford works and was one of six produced in the 1960s. Beautifully painted. 12¼” x 15¼”.
518 A Royal Train Timetable “LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN AND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYS TIME TABLE OF THE TRAIN CONVEYING THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN OF NORWAY…..FROM PORTSMOUTH DOCKYARD (SOUTH RAILWAY JETTY) TO WINDSOR (VIA BASINGSTOKE), MONDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER, 1906”. Blue lettering with gold cipher/ornate edging. Minor creasing.
519 A London & North Eastern Railway D/R Poster “HOLLAND VIA HARWICH DAY AND NIGHT SERVICES”. By Austin Cooper, published 1928, depicts boy/girl in traditional dress to foreground with family/windmill in semi-silhouette against yellow sky to background. Fold marks, mounted on linen to conserve.
520 A BR(S) Flangeless Enamel Sign “HOLLINGBOURNE SUB STATION”. Light green, good colour/shine with edge/screw hole repairs and face repairs to l/h edge and bottom l/h edge. C/W original wooden backing frame. 26” x 6”.
521 A Reproduction Locomotive Nameplate “H.L.I”. Curved cast brass, the original affixed to class 6 (later 6P/7P) 4-6-0 ‘Royal Scot’ 6121 until 1949. 34” long.
522 A Collection of (approx 350) Luggage Labels. Covers ten different companies with GWR, LMS, L&SWR, LMS, LB&SCR, L&NER noted. No duplication. All VGC.
523 A Collection of (approx 140) 35mm Colour Slides featuring Traction Engines. Undated, no captions, taken at the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Viewing recommended. Copyright to buyer.
524 A Collection of (3) BR(S) Office Copy Signalbox Diagrams. All b/w, comprises “ARUNDEL JUNCTION” dated 04 Mar 1971 from “LYMINSTER”/”ARUNDEL” to “LITTLEHAMPTON”/”FORD”. “MEDSTEAD” dated 8 • 9 • 64 from “ALTON” to “ALRESFORD”. “READING (SOUTHERN)” dated 21 Aug 1961 from station to “READING JUNCTION”. All folded condition with several fold fractures.
525 A Southern Railway Target “VAUXHALL”. Former L&SWR station on the mainline from Waterloo to Woking. Good colour, slightly dull with mottling to lettering/crescents. Edge chipping/crease to l/h wing.
526 A Pair of London Midland & Scottish Railway Items. Comprises general purpose ‘bat wing’ handlamp, oval brass plated “LMS RAILWAY” to arched cowl. Front glass cracked. C/W oval brass plated reservoir “LMS RAILWAY FOR PETROLEUM ONLY” and low level porcelain burner. Repainted. “LMS DERBY 1925” oval c/i coachplate. Unrestored. 5” x 3¾”.
527 An Enamel Advertising Sign “DON’T GET WET! MACINTOSHES RAINCOATS OILSKINS UMBRELLAS STOCKED IN ALL PRICES.” Dark brown lettering/light blue shading with dark brown inner borderline on white background. Lettered “IMPERIAL ENAMEL BIRM” to bottom edge. Edge/face chipping. Restorable. 18” x 30”.
528 A Carriage Print “THE RIVER OUSE, NABURN, YORK”. By S. Agnew Mercer from the L&NER post-war series issued 1954. Depicts water level view looking down the river with small sailing craft and pleasure boats to foreground, sailing club to middle and vegetation to rear. Minor border creasing.
529 A Diesel Locomotive Depot Plaque for Immingham. Diamond shaped cast aluminium with embossed star/garter design. As affixed to classes 37/47 at this depot. Unrestored. 17¾” sq.
530 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Handlamp (wartime pattern). 3 aspect, all slatted glasses intact. Body embossed “LMS” and stamped “D67846”, drum chimney cowl is rectangular plated “LMS D67846”. C/W “BR(M)” reservoir/”BR” burner (reflector missing). Repainted. Reputedly originates from Templecombe loco depot.
531 A Collection of (3) Enamel Advertising Signs. All d/sided, comprises “PLAYER’S BACHELOR TIPPED” light/dark blue lettering on white/light blue background. C/W steel hanging frame. Minor chipping. 27½” x 17½”. “FOR QUALITY IN SMALLER CIGARETTES CADETS PLAIN AND TIPPED” white/yellow lettering on blue background. Chipping/scratches. 18” x 13¼”. “PARK DRIVE PLAIN & CORK TIPPED.” white lettering with red/blue background and quantity/prices to bottom l/h and r/h corners. Chipping/edge corrosion. 16” x 12”.
532 A Great Western Railway Hotel’s Silverplated Circular Cake/Sandwich Plate. Made by ‘Elkington’ and featuring ornate beaded outer edge with two concentric engraved circular patterns and “GWR” in roundel format with “HOTELS” in scroll below to centre. Plate c/w three ornate feet. Minor service wear. 10¼” dia.
533 A Pair of War Department Candle Lamps. All steel construction, small circular bodies stamped “BLADON 1940” with government ‘benchmark’ symbol. Handles to back and standing on circular revolving bases. Hinged slit masks to lens – one vertical slot other circle. Believed to be used for sighting guns. Unrestored. Each 8” h.
534 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway Bridgeplate “246”. Rectangular c/i with ‘clipped’ corners. Repainted front. 18½” x 6½”.
535 A Pair of South Eastern & Chatham Railway Bridge Numbers “12”/”13”. Both rectangular steel with clipped corners and open relief numbers. Originate from the Croydon and Oxted Joint LB&SCR/SE&CR. SE&CR bridge numbers were never duplicated. Both unrestored condition. 11¾” x 8¾”/7½” x 8¾”.
536 A Great Western Railway Poster Essay/Book Cover Proof. B/W with “GWR” in black/white/black type to top “DEVON” in same style to bottom with village view of horse/cart, timber framed dwellings, trees to centre. Which is signed Bernard ? Minor marks/creasing.
537 A Bombay Baroda & Central India Railway Mounted Armorial Device. “BOMBAY BARODA & CENTRAL INDIA Ry” in green background full garter surrounded by gold leaf design and “BBCIR” in script to centre. Mounted on light wood grained backing. 13¾” x 14¼”.
538 A Shedplate “14A” – Cricklewood East 1948 to 05/1973. Repainted front, cleaned back.
539 A Southern Railway ‘Standard’ Three-Position, Three-wire Block Instrument. Wooden case intact, damage to indicator face with glass/brass bezel missing as is brass ‘locking slide’ to right of commutator. Enamel “DOWN LINE” and “BRIGHTON” (slight enamel loss) plates present. Restorable.
540 A BR(M) Signalbox Diagram “CLIFF HILL SIDINGS”. Full colour diagram, dated 23/7/48 and displaying semaphore signalling covers section from “BURTON” to “LEICESTER” with “UP”/”DOWN LINE GRADIENT”. Slight edge wear. Rolled condition. 40” x 14¾”.
541 A Carriage Print “BRAHAM CROSS, YORKSHIRE”. By Kenneth Steel from the L&NER post-war series issued 1948 to 1955. Depicts summer village scene with stone cross to foreground and dwellings /shops leading away on various roads with church spire to rear. Unframed.
542 A Pair of Inland Waterway Maps. Comprises “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY FOWEY”, 1930 with coloured-in water area and displaying rail system. “KENNET & AVON WATERS 100 MILES OF INLAND WATERWAY”. Depicts the canal in b/w sections from Bristol to Reading. Both framed/glazed. 11¾” x 15¾”/18¾” x 14¾”.
543 A London & North Eastern Railway D/R Poster “NORWICH IT’S QUICKER BY RAIL”. By Frank H Mason, published 1933. Depicts view across river with wooden working sail boats moored and city to far bank with yellow skyline. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
544 A Southern Railway Ratchet Winch. C/I body embossed “WB&S Co BTC SR” and drum face “R.S.Co SR”. C/W “R.S.Co.” detachable winding handle/length of chain and quantity of unused steel cable/hook. 545 A Shedplate “16C” – Kirby in Ashfield 1948 to 10/1955, Mansfield 10/1955 to 04/1960, Derby 09/1963 to 05/1973. Repainted.
546 A BR(W) (GWR Pattern) Lower Quadrant ‘Home’ Signal Arm. C/I cracked spectacle plate embossed “BRWR” c/w cracked red glass, green missing. Enamel blade marked “B.R.” 49” long. Also ‘home’ signal blade. Both unrestored condition.
547 An Axle Box Cover “DONJ 1898”. Rectangular c/i with fixing lugs to l/h and r/h sides. Embossed lettering/numerals to centre. Originates from narrow gauge stock. Possibly of foreign origin. Unrestored. 7⅜” x 6⅛”.
548 A Collection of (approx 21) BR(S) Special Traffic Arrangements and Working Timetable Alteration Notices. Date 1952 to 1970 though predominantly 1950s and “LONDON CENTRAL DISTRICT”. All appear GC.
549 A Collection of (35) Medium Format B/W Negatives featuring UK Industrial Locomotives. All except one fireless and two diesel/electric images are a mixture of 0-4-0 ST/0-6-0 ST locomotives in NCB, Slough Trading Estate, Workington Docks, Clitheroe Cement Works etc. Captioned. Viewing recommended. Copyright to buyer.
550 A BR(S) Flangeless Enamel Sign “PLEASE SHOW TICKETS”. Light green, good colour/shine with one small face repair above r/h fixing hole. 16” x 10”.
551 A BR(W) Pictorial Q/R Poster “THE GLORIOUS THAMES”. Published 1962, with four fragment images of “SONNING LOCK”/”HAMBLEDON MILL”/”WARGRAVE REACH”/”WINDSOR” and area map to bottom l/h corner. Rolled condition.
552 A Collection of (6) Enamel Cap Badges and Railway Ambulance /First Aid Medallions. Comprises BR(W) brown enamel/gilt ‘totem’ cap badge “BRITISH RAILWAYS”. Ditto BR(E) with blue enamel/brass (enamel damage). BR(M) maroon enamel/nickel ‘fishtail’ cap badge “PORTER”. Sterling silver/enamel medallion “BRITISH RAILWAYS 15 YEARS FIRST AID EFFICIENCY” lion astride bar/wheel to centre “HENRY JARVIS 1950” engraved to reverse. Sterling silver medallion “BRITISH RAILWAYS 15 YEARS FIRST AID EFFICIENCY” lion/wheel/crown to centre of eight pointed star with outer ‘relief’ circle “ARTHUR JOSEPH GRIFFITHS 1963” to reverse. D/sided enamel medallion “THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY CENTRE” eight pointed star to centre.
553 A Pair of London Brighton & South Coast Railway Publications. Comprises “PROGRAMME OF CHEAP TICKETS TO THE SEASIDE…….” Dated November, 1922, timetables/adverts. Pocket timetable “PARIS VIA NEWHAVEN, DIEPPE AND THE PICTURESQUE SEINE VALLEY….. TURBINE STEAMERS”. Dated 1908. Both VGC.
554 A Collection of (40) Colour-Rail 35mm Colour Slides featuring LMS/BR(M) Steam. Includes tank, Price of Wales, jubilee, streamlined Princess Coronations etc. Viewing recommended.
555 A Southern Railway Target “WOKING”. Former L&SWR station on the mainline from Waterloo to Southampton. Good colour/shine with edge/large areas of face chipping. Restorable.
556 A C/I Sign “No 2”. Rectangular with rounded top corners and two internal cast fixing points to bottom edge. Origin unknown. Unrestored. 18” x 10”. Also reproduction cast aluminium highway sign “SCHOOL” displaying ‘torch’ symbol. 12” x 21”.
557 A Pair of Great Western Railway Linesman’s Leg Irons. Used for climbing telegraph poles, steel construction, both stamped “GWR”. C/W original leather straps.
558 An Enamel Warning Sign “SOUTHERN RAILWAY NOTICE”. Further eighteen lines of text ref propping up of wagon doors. Signed “WATERLOO STATION 1925”. Black lettering/white background. Edge/screw hole chips and two excellent repairs to face. 11¾” x 17¾”.
559 A Small Miscellaneous Collection of Assorted Railway Ephemera. Mixture of internal publications, brochures, reports etc with LMS, SR, BTC, BR(S), “INVESTIGATION INTO CLAPHAM JUNCTION ACCIDENT”, “LOCOMOTIVE PUBLISHING COMPANY” Stanier locomotive drawing noted.
560 A Smokebox Numberplate “44345”. Originating from class 4 (later 4F) 0-6-0 built by Kerr, Stuart to lot no. 31, work’s no. 4373 in 1927. Sheds included Walsall, Tebay, Carnforth, Barrow, Heaton Mersey from where it was withdrawn 12/1963 and finally cut-up by Looms, Spondon 11/1964. Repainted front.
561 A BR(W) Flangeless Enamel Doorplate “TICKET OFFICE”. Mint condition. 18” x 3½”.
562 A Collection of (16) ‘Milk Bottle’ Card Discs. Each circular disc has same style of text with GWR, MR, GNR, NWR noted each has a single location inc Milford, Shrewsbury, Bristol, Oxford, Galashiels etc. Use unknown c/w NRM etc correspondence. Each 1½” dia.
563 A Southern Railway Advertising D/R ‘Skeleton’ Poster “LONDON”. By Walter E. Spradbery, published 1937. Depicts top half view looking across the River Thames to St Paul’s Cathedral to rear, which is titled “THE CITY AT TWILIGHT (FROM THE TEMPORARY BRIDGE AT WATERLOO) 1936”. Bottom half blank for text and “SOUTHERN RAILWAY” in square ‘sunshine lettering’ to bottom edge. Has fold marks/slight edge staining. Mounted on linen to conserve. Rolled condition.
564 An Album of (approx 355) Pre-Nationalisation/BR Edmondson Tickets. All whole tickets, the majority being BR with L&NER, GC&MID Jt Com, GWR, SR, LMS noted. All loose mounted in plastic sleeves.
565 A Carriage Print “THE RIVER NIDD, KNARESBOROUGH, YORKSHIRE”. By Jack Merriott from the L&NER post-war series issued 1945 to 1955. Depicts high arched river bridge with castellated side walls and train about to cross. Various pleasure craft to r/h bank and vegetation to l/h. Unframed.
566 A London Transport Tube Stock Schematic Line Diagram. Originates from a 1938 stock coach and features a fibre board Northern line diagram (circa 1984) from High Barnet/Edgeware to Morden. 55” x 6½”.
567 A Great Southern & Western Railway C/I Sign “G.S.&W.R. NOTICE ANY PERSON LEAVING THIS GATE OPEN IS LIABLE TO A PENALTY OF FORTY SHILLINGS”. Repainted front. 10¾” x 11¼”.
568 A Quantity of (approx 45) Southern Railway/BR(S) Handbills. Date from 1931 to 1958 with one 1964 example. Slight top edge tear to several.
569 A Shedplate “40B” – Immingham 1948 to 05/1973. Repainted front.
570 A Fully Flanged Station Name “GRAYS”. Former London Tilbury & Southend station on the lines from Ockenden/Rainham to Tilbury Town. Stove enamelled, with white d/arrow on red background to top, white “GRAYS” on dark blue background to centre and present rail company C2C magenta branding to bottom. Unused condition. 31¼” x 39”.
571 A Miscellaneous Collection of (3) Lamps / Lamp Spares. Comprises “BLAYDON” carriage lamp, rectangular body, slightly tapering to rear with clear glass to sides and red bullseye lens to hinged door. C/W reservoir/burner. “VERITAS” general purpose handlamp, rectangular body/arched cowl with carry handle. Bevelled glass to sides/front with protection bars. C/W reservoir/burner. C/I “WELLS” tunnel flare lamp. “BR” detonator case. Lamp reservoirs/burners (3) sizes vary, burners (2), large clear/red lenses (2). All VGC. 572 A Small Collection of Railway Ephemera. Includes “BR(WR) PASSENGER ENGINEMEN’S WORKING DEPOT-OLD OAK COMMON (81A) COMMENCING 18TH APRIL, 1966”, VGC. “GWR STAMP REGISTER”. GWR/L&NER/BR(S) internal publications etc.
573 A BR(E) Surveyor’s Steel Measuring Tape. Made by ‘Chesterman’, circular steel body with brass winding handle and leather hand hold. Rectangular engraved brass plate to rear “CCE. BR-ER. KINGS CROSS No 3”. 8” dia.
574 A Great Western Railway Brass Collared Fogman’s Lamp. 4 aspect, all glasses present, body stamped “G.W.R.” and oval brass plated “G. POLKEY LTD BIRMINGHAM”. C/W reservoir/”G.W.R” burner. Unrestored.
575 A Collection of (4) Framed Prints/Certificate/Small Poster. Comprises “ROYAL SCOT” by M. Secretan, three-quarter view of ‘6100’ at Crewe. 23¾” x 11”. “MODERN ADVERTISING A RAILWAY STATION IN 1874” by Alfred Concanendelt, view of advertising signs in large station. 16¾” x 9¼”. BR(E) certificate “STATION GARDENS COMPETITION 1960 FIRST CLASS PRIZE TO BE AWARDED TO HIGHAMS PARK STATION”. 19½” x 13”. Poster “LARNE & STRANRAER ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. THE SHORTEST SEA TO IRELAND IS VIA STRANRAER AND LARNE”. Colour image of “TURBINE STEAMER ‘PRINCESS MAUD’” to centre. 9½” x 14½”. Also carriage print “THIS IS A TRAIN SPOT”. Unframed.
576 A Collection of Signalling Related Paperwork/Photographs. Comprises signalbox reconstruction plans, track plans, drawings inc LB&SCR spectacle plate, ground frame, ground disc, b/w photographs ref signals, relay rooms, SR signalling instructions etc. All VGC.
577 A Collection of (approx 90) 35mm Colour Slides featuring Foreign Railways. Taken 1970s to 1980s depicting a mixture of steam/diesel/electric from France, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and USA. Majority captioned. Mixture of commercial/private views. Viewing recommended.
578 A London Midland & Scottish Railway Q/R Poster “LMS HOTEL SERVICES EASTER AND SPRING HOLIDAYS AT GLENEAGLES AND TURNBERRY HOTELS SPECIAL EARLY SPRING TARIFF IN FORCE ARTHUR TOWLE, CONTROLLER”. Blue lettering/inner border line with locations in black with red bordering. Printed on parchment type paper with creasing/tape marks/small burns so could have been used for wrapping. Small loss to bottom l/h corner/small edge tears. Also LMS letterpress d/r poster “CIRCULAR TOUR TICKETS MANCHESTER TO LLANDUDNO BY TRAIN LLANDUDNO TO LIVERPOOL BY STEAMER…….”. Circa 1930s, edge tears/slight staining. Rolled condition.
579 A Collection of (8) Coach/Wagonplates. Comprises ‘D’ plates “B 754677 12T DARLINGTON 1950 LOT 2134”, “B 109946 16T MET-CAMMELL 1951 LOT 2299”, “B 474833 27T DERBY 1957 LOT 2899”, “B 411368 21T CRAVENS LTD 1050 LOT 2163”, “LMS 12 TONS STD 516109”, circular “GEN REP RE-BODIED SHILDON 5/1976”, oval “REGISTERED 1968 NOT TO EXCEED 100 TONS 977 BR(W)”, oval “CHAS ROBERTS & Co LTD HORBURY JUNCTION WAKEFIELD BUILT 1929 TO CARRY 10 TONS”. Majority repainted.
580 A Small Miscellaneous Collection Comprises ‘D’ wagonplate “B 497689 13T ASHFORD 1954 LOT No 2484”, circular enamel sign “ATLANTIC COAST LINE” blue/red lettering on white background, 9” dia. SR/BR(S) steel lever collar painted “LINE BLOCKED”, LB&SCR conical oil pourer with indiscernible location plate/missing top, small conical oil can.
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