Please read these conditions fully and carefully

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A  L.M.S. Enamel street direction sign, Yellow and black. “L.M.S. STATION KING’S NORTON WITH ARROW” Double sided in excellent condition, Size 19” x 9¾”.

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Oval Cast Brass Worksplate “LMS BUILT CREWE 1936”. Probably carried by a Jubilee class 4-6-0 from the number range 45682-45742 but could be from an 8F 2-8-0 number 48012-48014.Purchased direct from Cohen’s of Kettering in the mid 60’s. As removed, in superb ex loco condition.

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A  BR (W) Chocolate and Cream Enamel Doorplate “STAFF ONLY” in very good condition. Ex, “Exeter St David’s Station”. Size 18” x 3½”.

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A C/I Shedplate, “52A” (GATESHEAD) 1949-65.Good condition.  Front and back restored.

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A B.R (WR) brown enamel & gilt “YARD MASTER” Lion over Wheel Cap Badge in excellent condition. Complete with rear slide. Very Rare.

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“L & Y RLY. TEA TOWEL” in excellent condition, a rare survivor from this era. Size 32” x 22”.

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An Enamel seat back “LUTON HOO” The station opened 1891 on the Hertford, Luton and Dunstable railway also known as New Mill End closed 1965, line closed from Wheathampsted as far as “Bute Street” by Luton airport 1966 Funny they have built a new station there now on the Midland. Some restoration but in excellent condition, a rare survivor from this location. Size 28½” x 3½”.

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A C/I Shedplate, “55E”( NORMANTON ) February 1957-November 1967. Front & back ex loco.

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A C/I GREAT NORTHERN RLY.  “BEWARE OF TRAINS” LOOK BOTH UP AND DOWN THE LINE BEFORE YOU CROSS – 4 lines text, Restored condition.

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“WILL’S WOODBINE CIGARETTES” Advertising enamel cigarettes sign in very good condition. Size 36” X 60”

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An EDMONDSON “TICKET PRESS MACHINE”. Brass plated – “L.N.E.R. GATESHEAD 1926” Still painted in green & in original ex ticket office condition.

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G.C.R. RLY. Leather cash bag with brass plate engraved “G.C.R.  KILLINGHOLME” Good ex station condition.

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A B.R(S) green enamel & gilt “STATION MASTER” Lion over Wheel Cap Badge in excellent condition. Complete with rear slide. Uncommon

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A TOTEM “LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY” (M) Maroon, full flanged. A scarce & most sought after totem from the ex L.N.W.R station, on the West Coast Main line, between Tamworth- Stafford. In excellent condition.

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A GWR cast-iron DOORPLATE “Signal Lineman’s Hut” This is the pre-grouping version with serif lettering. Rectangular, Ex Trackside Condition. Size 20”x 5”.

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An Oval Brass WORKSPLATE “John Fowler & Co. Leeds Lim-d. No. 4200041 Limited. Departmental stock plate, from “ED2”. As carried by a 29 Ton 150hp 0-4-0 Diesel shunter. Built for the L.M.S.R. by Fowler & Co. delivered new in February 1949 and allocated to the Ditton Creosote Sleeper Works in Cheshire. This loco was 1 of 5 that went new to various B. R. Departmental locations in that year. No 7 was a later addition and did not appear until 1955. Other locations, ED3, Lenton P.W.Depot, ED4 Northampton. ED5 & 6, Castleton P.W.depot. ED7, Fazakerley. Withdrawn June 1965, cut up at the B.R. workshops Derby, September 1967. Exceedingly Rare Example in Ex Loco condition. Size 12“x 8 “.                    

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“EPSOM RACES” London Transport Bus. Wooden destination board in very good original condition. Size 31½” x 4”

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A C/I GW & LNWR JOINT RLY. “NOTICE” Any person omitting to shut & fasten this gate is liable to a penalty of forty shillings -4 lines text. Front painted.

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A BR (W.R.) Chocolate and Cream enamel station sign “REFRESHMENTS” Size 12” x 48”.

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A Totem “BOSTON” BR (E) Dark blue, half- flanged. Some restoration otherwise very good shine. A very scarce totem. ( THIS RARE TOTEM HAS ONLY APPEARED ONCE IN AUCTION BEFORE in September 1983 ) From the G.N.R. Lincolnshire station, Also home of the G.N.R. Loco work’s, before moving to Doncaster. The station was opened in 1848. Very rare.

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An Extremely rare “TICKET” From “HUNDRED OF MAN HOOD & SELSEY TRAMWAY CO, LTD”. SINGLE FARE 11d.” Used ticket No. 24899. Between CHICHESTER and SELSEY. In excellent Condition. Extremely rare & collectable. 

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An Extremely rare “TICKET” From “HUNDRED OF MAN HOOD & SELSEY TRAMWAY CO, LTD” .SINGLE FARE 7½d.” Used ticket No. 65604. Between CHICHESTER and SELSEY.In excellent condition. Extremely rare & collectable.

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An Extremely rare “TICKET” From “HUNDRED OF MAN HOOD & SELSEY TRAMWAY CO, LTD”.”BICYCLE, EXCESS LUGGAGE, OR DOG 6d.”Used ticket No. 3006. In excellent condition. Extremely rare & collectable.

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A Pair of tickets from “CITY & SOUTH LONDON RY.”  [1.] Fare 2d. / 3^rd class travel. Used ticket No. 987.  [2.] Fare 2d. / 3^rd class travel, Date Jan 22^nd 1916. Used ticket No. 8626.

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A Worksplate “ The English Electric Co. Ltd. Vulcan Works, Newton – le- Willows, England No. 3347/D833. 1963”. As carried by the BR Type 3 1750 H.P. diesel electric class 37 loco No D6869 that emerged into traffic in August 1963. This loco was renumbered to 37169. In superb restored condition.

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A Single line key token “OSWESTRY – ELLESMERE” An aluminium type with engraved letters on both sides, Ex Cambrian Railway Section between “WHITCHURCH AND OSWESTRY.”In good condition.

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A G.W.R. Untitled C/I Notice “BEWARE OF TRAINS” Repainted. Very good condition. Size 33” X 19”. Ex Cambrian line from Dolgellau area.

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“MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT MOTOR SERVICES LTD.” Stainless Steel Radiator engraved plate; Size 26” x 6½”.

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A “SEVERN & WYE JOINT RAILWAY” Handlamp with fluted cap & steel handle. Square bodied with clear bulleye lens set in a steel bezel. This extremely rare lamp is stamped on the front casing underneath the lens “S & W J R” also a brass maker’s plate on the left hand side casing “F.LUTHER. C & M BIRMINGHAM”. Complete with steel sliding oval vessel, brass threaded filler cap & brass burner. Overall condition very solid, attractively restored. A very rare survivor from this pre grouping era.

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A TOTEM “CAMERON BRIDGE” (SCR) light blue, fully flanged in excellent condition. From the Ex- North British station on the line from Thornton Junction to Leven, just where the line runs north along the “Firth of Forth” on its way up to Dundee. 

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A C/I Shedplate, “86B” (NEWPORT EBBW JUNCTION) This Shedplate was carried by 92230 when it was allocated to Newport up to Dec 1963. In Jan 1964 the loco was transferred up to 85D Bromsgrove, also known as 21C, this plate remained on the loco for a short period of time, while on banking duties, helping freight and passenger services up and over the famous “ LICKEY INCILNE”. This is a true account of the history of this shedcode, as the vendor, who was a driver at Bromsgrove removed the plate himself. By Dec 1965 the loco had returned to Newport where it was finally withdrawn and stored from 12.65 – 2.66. Scrapped by Cashmores, Newport. 3.66. In total ex loco condition. 

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A North Eastern Railway mahogany cased signal box block bell with tapper & brass cow bell. .The cabinet features a lift up front portion. Good Ex box condition with minor service wear to case.

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An Alloy Diesel Depot Plaque, showing a “SADDLE”. Alloy diamond 25”x 25”, evidence of being carried, in good condition, as fitted to Locos allocated to BESCOT (BS).

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A G.W.R .Framed & glazed Colour carriage print “JERSEY COAST FROM THE DEVILS HOLE” Excellent condition. 11”x 9½.

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A LNWR “RHYBUDD” Welsh text cast-iron Trepass sign 1883. 12 lines of text. Rectangular, 25”x17”, Front – restored, some welding on rear. Very rare (the LNWR version is relatively common).

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A Locomotive Worksplate “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY,  Oval Cast Brass 9” x 5” Worksplate numbered 8475 Sharp Stewart 1901 from LNER class J83 0-6-0T locomotive as designed by Holmes and built for the NBR by Sharp Stewart. Eventually becoming LNER 8475 and subsequently BR 68475 in 1948, her last shed was 65A Eastfield (Glasgow). The locomotive was withdrawn in March 1958 and after a short period in store at Kilmarnock Works it was cut up there during July 1958. A very rare pattern to find, in ex loco condition.

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A Totem “TYSELEY” BR (WR) Chocolate and Cream full flanged. On the line between “Birmingham Snow Hill—Acocks Green” .Good colour & shine, in excellent condition. Home to Tyseley Steam Centre.

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A pair of 2ft high ornate “WOODEN MODEL SIGNALS”. One single home and one home & distant. Ideal for your garden railway?

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A Smokebox numberplate from LNER K3 Class 2-6-0 locomotive BR number 61840. This loco was built at Darlington Works in 1925. The loco as built was numbered LNER 135 and later 1840, becoming 61840 in 1948. Latterly at 30A Stratford, 30F Parkeston

 and 31B March engine. It was withdrawn from service in September 1962 and was cut up at Doncaster Works in April 1962.

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A Nameplate “PRIDE OF SHREWSBURY” carried by BR Brush class 47 diesel loco 47822. This is one of the plates applied by Virgin Trains in May 1998 and carried for four years of intensive express passenger traffic on Cross Country and some West Coast services.

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A B.R. [W.R.] Steel Annett’s – key token machine with a brass key token “FLAX BOURTON” inside, in ex signal box condition. On the line between Bristol & Yatton.

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An Alloy ground frame plate “FLAX BOURTON G.F.” Restored condition. Size 22½” x 2”.

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A L.N.E.R. “D” SHAPED WAGON PLATE 3 TON – 1881 – COWLAIRS No. 729941. This extremely rare Wagonplate was found hanging on a nail in a farmer’s out building in Stirlingshire, Scotland in July 2006. Totally ex-wagon condition. The very early date combined with such a low tonnage makes this an exceptional find and hugely desirable.

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A Diesel Locomotive Worksplate “North British Locomotive Co Ltd” No.27922, alloy diamond shaped. This was carried by hydraulic class 22 D6349 which entered service at Laira in June 1962. Whilst only in service for six years this class is fondly remembered in the West Country. Ex loco condition front & back, still signs of B.R. green paint around rim of the plate.

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A Totem “DEEPCAR” (ER) Dark blue, half-flanged., nice shine, in excellent condition. On the old G C line, Woodhead route between Sheffield Victoria & Penistone. A scarce totem only recorded once before in auction back in 1991.

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A B.R (NE) orange enamel & gilt “YARD MASTER” Lion over Wheel Cap Badge in excellent condition. Complete with rear slide. Very Rare.

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A B.R(S) green enamel & gilt “TICKET COLLECTOR” Fish-Tail Cap Badge in superb condition. Complete with rear slide.  Rare

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A “G.W.R.” Whistle black bone barrel type in very good condition.

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An Engraved brass faced single line tablet, from the section “TOPSHAM – LYMPSTONE” on the Exeter – Exmouth branch. Nice original condition.

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A Locomotive Nameplate “ORION”. This curved cast brass, name plate was carried on the Right Side of the L.M.S. “Jubilee “class 5XP (later 6P) 4-6-0, L.M.S.5691, built at Crewe as Works in 1936. Initially put into traffic on March 14^th that year, it moved to Polmadie in 1944 where it spent the next 13 years of its life, becoming B.R. 45691 in August 1948.Moved to Carlisle Kingmoor 68A, which became 12A in 23.2.58.Then off to Blackpool 24E in July 1962, where Final withdrawal came in February 1963.Stored at Crewe Works for 2 months 3.63-4.63, then scrapped at Crewe Works May 1963.The plate is in ex loco condition still showing traces of the original black & maroon paint. This nameplate was one of the Jubilees that were on display at the Crewe Works “L.M.S. NAMEPLATE DISPLAY” organized by Mr. Ian Wright. In August 1998.

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A C/I Shedplate, “6G” (LLANDUDNO JUNCTION) which closed to steam October 1966. This Shedplate was removed from 70033 CHARLES DICKENS which was allocated to the Junction in 1962. Front & back restored.

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A Pair of L.M.S. “EGG CUPS” along with two “L.M.S CUPS” in good condition.

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A Totem “BARTON & WALTON” (M) Maroon, fully flanged. Between Lichfield Trent Valley – Burton-On- Trent. A very rare Totem in excellent condition, THIS TOTEM HAS NEVER APPEARED IN A RAILWAYANA AUCTION BEFORE.

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Oval Cast Brass 9 x 5 Worksplate numbered 4471 of Doncaster 1922 as carried by GNR built class A1 pacific 4-6-2 originally numbered 1471 and named ‘Sir Frederick Banbury”. The loco was subsequently renumbered 4471 and 102 by the LNER, and finally by BR as number 60102. The loco was rebuilt in October 1942 as class A3/1. Latterly shedded at 34A Kings Cross, the loco was withdrawn in October 1961 and cut up at Doncaster Works the same month. In original ex loco condition with a brass replacement copy strip 4471. A very choice plate indeed.  

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A B.R. [M] Enamel flanged running – in – board “HOLLINWOOD” in good condition. On the line between Manchester Victoria-Oldham. Size 102” x 16”.

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A Carriage Print TRAVEL IN 1885. “FURNESS RAILWAY STEAMER GONDOLA ON LAKE CONISTON” by C. Hamilton Ellis. In its original glazed frame.

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A C/I London North Western Railway “BEWARE of the TRAINS.” Look both up & down the line before you cross – 3 lines text. Ex trackside condition.

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A G.W.R. Brass “CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE 6679” as carried by the G.W.R. 66xx series 0-6-2 tanks. Built for the G.W.R. by Armstrong Whitworth & Co. at Scotswood Works, as works No 968,to a Collett design. The loco was delivered new in September 1928 and was first allocated to Cathays. B.R sheds were 87E Landore, 86F Tondu, 85D Kidderminster, 84F Stourbridge Junction, from Feb 1964. Withdrawn from service Sept 1965. Stored at Stourbridge Junction until 2/66. Sold as scrap to G Cohen & Son, Kettering, March 1966.This yard only received three of this class, 6656,6692 & this engine 6679. The vendor purchased this plate from Cohens and it has been in his possession until today. As removed, in totally Ex loco condition.    

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A C/I Shedplate, “50G”( WHITBY ) until April 1959, the code not being used again so this is rare. Front and back ex loco condition.

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A Nameplate “CONIDAE” incorporating the Shell company logo. The name was first applied to class 47 47085 in August 1988. The loco being used on fuel trains at that time. The name was re-applied to 37706 in April 1991 for six years. Then plate removed in September 1996. In ex loco condition.

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A B.R. (Sc) Light Blue Enamel Station sign “GENTLEMEN” Excellent condition. Size 36” x 15”

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A B.R (NE) orange enamel & nickel “GUARD” Totem Cap Badge in excellent condition. Complete with rear slide. Very Rare

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A B.R (SCR) light blue enamel & nickel “PORTER” Totem Cap Badge in excellent condition. No rear slide.

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A Midland Railway “FIRE BUCKET” enamel sign “DERBY. JAN. 1909. BY ORDER” Some restoration to top left hand corner otherwise in excellent condition. Size 11” x 6”.

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A G.W.R. 3 aspect post grouping brass collared Handlamp. The body clearly marked “G.W.R. T.E. Bladon & Son Ltd. 1937”. Complete with original vessel, “B.R.W.R.” burner, reflector and all glasses. An extremely fine example of this popular lamp. Not bad for nearly 70 years old!   In nice restored example.

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A TOTEM “WIMBLEDON CHASE” (S) light green, full flanged. Nice deep colour and shine in superb condition. A very uncommon totem (THIS HAS NEVER APPEARED IN AN AUCTION BEFORE).On the line between Wimbledon & Sutton.

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A C/I Shedplate, “34E”( NEASDEN ) Until February 1958 after which the code was used for New England.Front restored back ex loco condition.

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A L.M.S. Signalbox Board “MICKLE TRAFFORD” Wood with metal letters. Situated on the junction off the L.N.W.R. / CHESHIRE LINE section between Chester General and Helsby. In ex signalbox condition. Size 72” x 10½”.

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An early LT enamel timetable heading “LONDON TRANSPORT” White on blue,in mint condition. Size 52” x 4”

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A C/I KENT & EAST SUSSEX RLY. PUBLIC NOTICE NOT TO TRESPASS. Fully Titled [9 line text] by ORDER. W. H. AUSTEN [March 1946] A unique opportunity to acquire an exceedingly rare trespass notice in excellent trackside condition. A choice piece of cast iron.

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A C/I Oval Rhymney Railway Bridgeplate “MAIN LINE 37”.Repainted black on white, an unusual type of bridge plate which shows the route as well as the bridge number. Good condition .12¾” x 11”.

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A Framed & Glazed “EAST KENT RLY. NOTICE” Time Table in superb condition size 21”x 14½”.

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A Locomotive Worksplate, Hatton, Derby. As carried by a Clayton class 15 loco in the series D8500 to D8587. A short lived and very under utilised class. Front restored, back ex loco condition.

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A Carriage Roof Board “LONDON-NEWPORT-CARDIFF-SWANSEA” This board was carried on the “THE RED DRAGON” service from Paddington to Swansea.  Cream on maroon. In very nice condition. A rare survivor from this service.132” Long

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A Nameplate set “WESTERN TROOPER” with its matching CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE   “D1033” This set was carried by the “WESTERN” Type 4 B.R. C-C2700 H.P. diesel hydraulic class 52 locomotive. This was the penultimate member of the class of 74 to be constructed. The name and number were applied at Crewe works prior to release into traffic in January 1964. The loco was a popular performer on Western Region expresses for over a decade and these plates were removed shortly after withdrawal in September 1976. This set has been with the vendor for 18 years. Nice original condition.

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Oval cast iron aluminium Diesel Locomotive Shed Plate “81A” (Old Oak Common). Front restored, signs of green paint around rim. Ex loco condition.

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A B.R. Stainless - Steel “SWALLOW” From a H. S.T. Power car unit. This is a left hand version. Ex loco condition.

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A Selection of [24] “WHAT HAPPENED TO STEAM” Locomotive Depot Allocation class listing booklet, a mixed variety, L.M.S. – G.W.R. Volume, All in very good condition.

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A C/I “ SHROPSHIRE UNION RAILWAY AND CANAL COMPANY NOTICE  This bridge is insufficient to carry weights beyond the ordinary traffic of the district. BY ORDER”. Front restored only. Size 18½” x 34”.

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A L.N.E.R. Oval China Dish “L.N.E.R. SOCIAL & ATHLETIC ASSOCATION- GRIMSBY DISTRICT” Inset in a leaf of petal flowers with bow. White with a green line around the rim, Diameter 7¼ in. In very good condition.

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A C/I Shedplate, “1A”( WILLESDEN ) January 1950-May 1973. Excellent condition.

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A G.C.R.  “HALF MEASURE GLASS” with the Company’s Forward” coat of arms “ GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY” in garter surround & “ WORKSOP” in scroll below, crest etched in face of glass. In superb condition.

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A Pair of L.N.E.R. Oval China Dishes [1.] Gold Pattern rim around edge of plate with L.N.E.R. crested inscription on same. Made by Minton 11/29, Diameter 9in [2.] L. N.E.R. Crested inscription with RESTAURANT CAR underneath, Diameter7¾ in. Both in very good condition.

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A L.N.E.R. Oval China Dish “STEAMSHIP” L. & N.E Rly. Crested pattern in half radius scroll, all in blue with matching decorative bands, made by Copeland –Spode-England. Diameter 10in.In very good condition.

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A C/I GN&GE JOINT RLY. “PUBLIC WARNING NOT TO TRESPASS.” Person trespassing upon any railway – 7 lines text, King Cross July 1896 – by order. [ G.N. Pattern]  Ex trackside condition.

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A Totem “BIGGLESWADE” (E) Dark blue, full-flanged. An East Coast main line station between “King’s Cross – Peterborough. Nice shine, in excellent condition. A scarce totem.

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A C/I Oval Worksplate “Registered by the Railway Executive” No. 889 -1953.  0-4-0ST outside cylinder, built by Andrew Barclay & Son Ltd, works No 2246 of 1948.Worked at N.C.B. Granville, Shropshire. Front restored, back ex loco.   

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A London Underground double-sided enamel cab destination plate. “ALEXANDRA PLACE – MOORGATE” As used on LT underground stock. Size 24” x 4”

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A G.W.R. Cast Iron Cabside “8762”. Shedded at 81A Old Oak Common from Jan 1957 to withdrawal Dec 1961, Stored In and cut up at Swindon works in April 1962. In superb Ex Loco Condition.

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A B.R(ER) dark blue enamel & nickel “EXCESS LUGGAGE” Totem Cap Badge in superb condition. Complete with rear slide. Extremely rare

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A C/I Shedplate, “8B” (WARRINGTON DALLAM, 1935-1967), this Crewe cast L.M.S. Shedplate is in superb ex loco condition, untouched since the day it was unbolted.

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“1930 ‘S PETROL CAN. ONE GALLON SHELL MEX BP LTD”3/- With original brass inscribed “PRATT S” threaded top. Restored in red and cream.  Excellent condition.

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1930 ‘S PETROL CAN. ONE GALLON “PRATT S PERFFCTION SPIRIT”3/-. With original brass inscribed “PRATT S” threaded top. Restored in green and cream. Excellent condition.

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Oval Engraved Cast Brass Darlington Worksplate from LMS designed ‘Mickey Mouse’ 2-6-0 locomotive number 46475 built by BR at Darlington, Works number 2167 of 1951. Latterly shedded at 67E Dumfries. The loco was withdrawn in July 1964 and cut up at Arnott Young, Troon, In October 1964.

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A C/I “GENTLEMEN” Toilet Sign from Snow Hill station Birmingham. Size 32½” x 7”.

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