RAILWAYANA AUCTIONS UK LTD

 STAFFORD AUCTION
SATURDAY 3rd MAY 2008

 

Welcome to our Fourth Auction!  We believe that we have again put together a rather special auction, which features a number of items that are rare and some that have never before been available at auction. We normally conduct our Railwayana business via private treaty sales (through Railway Nameplates UK Ltd), so that client confidentiality is maintained.  In response to client requests, we now also have this auction venture to give our clients the choice of sale arrangements. We aim to organise further auctions.  The next may be later this year.

Venue – Our chosen venue has a history connected with railways.  It is located in the north Midlands and has good road and rail links. There is ample free parking and it is approx. 15 minute walk from the railway station. Very importantly, all facilities are on ground level allowing access for wheelchairs.  A restaurant will be available serving hot & cold meals including a licensed bar.

 

Terms & Conditions for the Auction - these can be found overleaf. Please note that neither Buyer’s Premium nor VAT apply to any of the auction lots. 

Commission Bids - arrangements are available and are detailed near the end of this catalogue.  There is no commission bid administration charge applicable at this auction.  Please note that the latest time for the receipt of postal bids is mid-day on Thursday 1st May 2008.  Telephone bids from known customers may be accepted up to 6 pm on Friday 2nd May 2008.

Viewing – commences at 8 am on the day of the sale. Certain items can only be viewed under the supervision of one of our stewards.  We reserve the right to ask potential buyers to leave bags and large coats outside the viewing area.  Security surveillance will be in operation. 

Catalogue Images – Lots marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that an image of the item is shown within this catalogue.  We also recommend potential buyers to visit our website, where larger images are available together with images not included in the catalogue.     www.ukrailwayana.com

 

© Copyright 2007 – All images are the copyright of Railwayana Auctions UK Ltd or the original photographer. Reproduction of images without the express permission of Railwayana Auctions UK Ltd is therefore not permitted.

 

Acknowledgements – We would like to express our sincere and very grateful thanks to all those people who have helped and encouraged in the preparation, descriptions, website, catalogue, presentation and running of this auction. And a special thank you to those who have supported this auction by entering such quality items, and to you, the buyers for supporting the auction. 


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TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE

Please read these conditions fully and carefully

1.        Bids

All bids made shall be treated as offers made upon these Conditions of Sale and all persons present are admitted to attend a sale on the basis that they have notice of these Conditions. All persons intending to bid must register at the registration desk and obtain a bidding card before the sale starts. Only one bidding card shall be issued per registered name.

 

2.       Ascertainment of the buyer

The Buyer shall be the person making the highest bid which is acceptable to the Auctioneer as signified by the fall of the hammer. In the case of a dispute as to the highest bid during or immediately after the sale of the lot, the Auctioneer may if he thinks fit put up the lot again for sale.

 

3.       Auctioneers discretion

The Auctioneer has sole discretion (a) to refuse any bid, (b) to advance the bidding as he may decide, (c) to decide whether there has been a dispute as to the bidding and under condition 2 to resell the lot in question, (d) to withdraw or divide any lot or combine one lot with another or others, and (e) to exclude any person from the auction room.

 

4.       Reserves and seller's right to bid

Lots put up for sale are subject to (a) to any reserve price imposed by the Seller, and (b) the right of the Auctioneer to bid on behalf of the Seller up to the amount of the reserve, but the Seller shall not bid personally on any of his own lots. Neither the Auctioneer nor any person employed at the sale shall bid personally for any lot.

 

5.       Buyer's duties

The Buyer shall at or before the end of the sale (a) pay the full purchase price either in cash or by cheque up to any amount if the Buyer is known to the Auctioneer or by prior arrangement, and (b) subject to condition 6, forthwith clear the lots purchased.

 

6.       Storage and delivery of lots

The Auctioneer will at the request of the Buyer store larger items at its premises for up to one month at the Buyer's risk, and these can be collected by prior arrangement. Items can be delivered to most areas at cost.

 

7.       Commission bids

The Auctioneer will execute commission bids, free of charge. Postal bidders should use the form near the back of the catalogue. Commission bids will be executed as cheaply as possible having regard to any reserve and other bids. The Auctioneer shall not, however, be responsible for any neglect or default in executing or failing to execute any commission bid.

 

8.        Condition of lots

Subject to Condition 11, (a) lots are sold with all faults and imperfections and neither the Seller nor the Auctioneer is responsible for any defects whatsoever; (b) no warranty is given or authorised to be given by the Seller or the Auctioneer with regard to any lot other than that the Seller had the right to sell it; (c) any express or implied conditions or warranties whether relating to description or quality, are hereby excluded.

 

9.       Inspection

Ample opportunity is given for viewing and the Buyer by making a bid acknowledges that he has satisfied himself fully before bidding, by inspection or otherwise, as to its condition. This includes the physical condition and description including, but not restricted to, whether the lot is damaged or has been repaired.          

 

10.      Catalogue descriptions

The Auctioneer undertakes that care has been taken to see that catalogue descriptions, including rarity, origin and condition, are accurate and reliable, taking into account all the information available when the catalogue was prepared, but these are necessarily matters of opinion only and shall not be taken to be statements of fact. Subject to Condition 11 neither the Seller nor the Auctioneer is responsible for the correctness of any description. Any comments on the catalogue, lots or descriptions should be made to the Auctioneer before the date of the sale and not on the day of the sale, as this provides no opportunity to check any queries.

 

11.      Forgeries

Notwithstanding Conditions 8, 9, and 10, if the Auctioneer receives notice in writing from the Buyer within 7 days of the sale that in the Buyers opinion a lot is a forgery, and on giving such notification the lot in question is returned to the Auctioneer at his working premises in the same condition as when bought, then if, on considering such evidence as the Buyer supplies to prove the Buyers assertion, the Auctioneer decides that the lot is a forgery the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the purchase price repaid to the Buyer.

 

12.      Property in lots and risk

The Buyer shall not become the owner of any lot, and the Auctioneer shall have a lien thereon, until the Buyer has discharged the purchase price.

 

13.      Default by Buyer

If the Buyer fails to pay for or remove any lot bought by the Buyer or in any other material respect fails to comply with these conditions, the Auctioneer shall have the right (a) to resell the lot by public auction or otherwise without notice to the Buyer, and, if any deficiency arises on such resale after deducting the Auctioneer's full costs and expenses, the Buyer shall be responsible to the Seller and Auctioneer therefore (but any net surplus to be the Seller's) or alternatively, (b) to store the lot at the Auctioneer's premises or elsewhere and to release the lot to the Buyer only after payment in full of all reasonable storage and removal expenses incurred (in addition to the purchase price).

 

14.      Liability of Auctioneer

All persons attending a Sale under the conduct of the Auctioneer shall be deemed to be on the land and premises at their risk and shall have no claim against the Auctioneer in respect of cancellation/postponement of a sale or any loss, accident or injury, however occasioned.

 




THE LOTS


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A Large (Pre Grouping) “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY”No18369.  SIGNAL LAMP “STRATHERN I. S. 3”. From Strathern Ironstone Sidings. Complete with brass plates, on front & side, G.N.R etc. complete with original Vessel, Burner & also plated on the front base of the vessel “STRATHERN.J... A Rare Fine Example.

 (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

   

2

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A B.R. (M) Station Enamel Door Plate “WAITING AND TEA ROOM”.  The wording on this sign has never been offered in Auction before, probably a “ONE OFF”. Very minor restoration to bottom right hand corner, otherwise virtually mint condition. Size 13” x 18”. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

3

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An N.E.R. Brass Engraved Signal box Shelf plate “NEWTON KYME”.  Situated on the section between Church Fenton –Wetherby. In excellent Condition. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). HARROGATE COLLECTION.

 

4

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A C/ I Shedplate, “1B CAMDEN”.  A scarce and stunning example in Complete Ex Loco Condition, front still painted in original maroon Ex “Coronation livery”  rim and letters still showing original cream paint as removed from a Coronation class loco by a visiting passed fireman working a Blackpool – Euston Express in the late 1950s. (Depot closed to steam September 1963, closed completely January 1966). In my view this is one of the best shedcodes I have ever seen being offered in Auction.

(THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). BLACKPOOL COLLECTION.

 

5

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A C/I Wagon Plate “IRON-ORE. RAILS & BLOOMS EBBW VALE. ONLY”. This unique rare plate was dug up out of a garden which was situated next to the line that serviced the Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron & Coal Works, in Ebbw Vale. Front & Back Restored by the vendor. A CHOICE ITEM INDEED. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

     

6

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A Rare Southern Railway Enamel Target Sign “SALFORDS” an Ex London Brighton & South Coast railway station between Redhill and Three Bridges on the London to Brighton line. Excellent    colour and shine. In original station condition on rear. Some minor face restoration. A rare and sought after target in superb condition. (ONLY BEEN OFFERED ONCE BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

7

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A Diesel Locomotive Bogie Plate “ NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LTD” GLASGOW, “BOGIE No 800/80, July 1960” from     “RESISTANCE” A BR Class 43 “ WARSHIP” diesel hydraulic locomotive. Locos built by North British in 1961 were D840 and 843-58. Cast brass diamond, Size 6”x 2⅝”, Totally Ex loco condition removed when cut up from the Swindon scrap line July 1970. (THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). SWINDON COLLECTION.

 

8

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An Extremely Rare Brass “LONDON TRANSPORT” Door Plate. In superb condition. Exact location unknown, but reputedly from one of the Headquarter offices in the London suburbs. Size 18” x 8”.

 A very attractive item indeed.

 

9

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A Rare C/I Shedplate, “28B FLEETWOOD”. L.M.S. Pattern. From 1950-1952. Became 24F from 1952-1963. The terminus of the short L&Y & LNW joint line from Blackpool which closed to passengers on the 18th April 1966. Front painted a long time ago. In excellent Condition. (THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).  BLACKPOOL COLLECTION.

 

10

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An Original N.E.R. Station Lamp “THORPE ARCH”. Complete with hinged side door, all glazed, showing name in the front glass. Situated on the section between Church Fenton-Wetherby. In fine ex Platform condition. A rare survivor in very good condition.

(NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). HARROGATE COLLECTION.

 

11

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A Alloy Diesel Locomotive Worksplate Plate “ NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LTD” GLASGOW, Works No 27929, Ex  D6356, Class 22 diesel hydraulic locomotive. Left corner tip repaired. Removed when cut up on the Swindon scrap line. Totally Ex loco condition. A nice original example. (THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). SWINDON COLLECTION. 

 

12

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A B.R. (M) Enamel Station Sign [f/f] “FOR TRAINS TO STOKE AND THE SOUTH” with feathered arrow pointing right. Minor restoration to all four corners, otherwise in good condition, probably “ANOTHER ONE OFF”. Size 20” x 9”.

 

13

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A South African Railways brass Single language CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “1864.12R”.A heavy 4-8-2 freight loco built by Beyer Peacock as works No 5993 in 1921 as S.A.R. Class 12. Reboilered in S.A.R. service with standard No.2 boiler to become Class 12R. In Ex Loco condition front and back.

 (THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

14

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A Victorian ( V.R.), Original Cast Iron Post Box from “WEST HOATHLY STATION” With its original enamel plate still affixed, showing  location & collection times. This station is located between “EAST GRINSTEAD - SHEFFIELD PARK” on the Preserved BLUEBELL RAILWAY. A must to visit if ever in the area. Untouched since being removed, ex station condition.

(NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

15

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A TOTEM “GILLINGHAM” BR[S] Fully flanged. Dark green with deep colour and shine. A Kent station between Chatham and Sittingbourne originally named New Brompton when opened by the East Kent Railway in July 1858. In excellent condition.

 

 

17

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A C/ I Shedplate, “82C” SWINDON, Closed to steam in October 1964, usual allocation around the 100 mark. Front & back restored.

 

17

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An Extremely Rare “ WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY” Poster board enamel, black lettering on a white background, some face restoration, expertly carried out, mounted on a wooden back board . Opened in 1923, The Welsh Highland Railway was formed by the merger of several much older railways: The Croesor Tramway, the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways, and the Portmadoc, Beddgelert and South Snowdon Railway. Closed in 1937, but now with the hard work & dedication of the members & volunteers of “The Welsh Highland Railway Society” trains are running over the line again. (THIS PARTICULAR SIGN HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

18

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A Unique, L.N.W.R Wooden Fingerboard. “PRESTATYN-CHESTER-HELSBY-FRODSHAM-RUNCORN-LIVERPOOL LIME STREET-(LONDON EUSTON REAR)”. Double sided text. In superb condition from the Pre-Grouping Period.(1923) (THIS PARTICULAR SIGN HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

19

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A (Pre Grouping) wooden “CAMBRIAN HOME SIGNAL” Totally complete with glass, balance arm, weight & stay, in superb condition for its age. A rare survivor indeed ,

(NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

20

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A Locomotive Nameplate “ PRIDE OF EASTLEIGH”, with its matching “ Spitfire” miniature depot plaque( being offered in the next lot (21). from a BR Class 47 No 47812 built by Brush, Works No 678, originally numbered D1916 and allocated new to Cardiff Canton in November 1965. It was renumbered as 47657 in October 1986 and 47812 in July 1989. It was named at Eastleigh Depot in Feb 2002 as part of the swansong of the Virgin Cross Country fleet. It was withdrawn in October 2002 but went on hire to Freightliner from May 2003. Good Ex loco condition, plenty of dirt on the back of both plates. 58½” X 9⅞”. Virgin style lettering.

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21

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An Alloy Diesel Depot plaque “EASTLEIGH SPITFIRE” Size 17¾” across. Ex loco condition. ( See lot no. 20 ) An opportunity to acquire this Spitfire emblem separately.

 

22

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A C/ I Shedplate, “71A” EASTLEIGH. Nicely restored and mounted on a piece of timber, with the Eastleigh triangle on the back. Recoded 70D from 9/63. (See Lot No 246).

 

23

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A Southern Railway. “SUGG” Station Lamp. Complete with glass bowl & hanging chains. All complete & intact, a very nice example.

 

24

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A TOTEM “BOURNE END” BR (W) Black and White. Full flanged. In excellent condition with minor edge repair. An ex – G.W.R. station on the Maidenhead-High Wycombe Branch opened in November 1897. A rare example to find, one of only four of stations to sport these experimental black and white totems. Another uncommon & sought after Totem.

25

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A Cast Iron “SKELETON-TICKET-PRESS”. This type of railway ticket dating machine was an attempt in the 19th century to provide an alternative to the various ticket dating machines based on the Edmondson “pillar” pattern. Though adopted by some booking offices the Edmondson style machines were too well established for the skeleton machine to have much impact.  

(NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION)

 

26

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A G.W.R. Brass Cabside Numberplate “6003” made for 6000 King Class 4-6-0 “KING GEORGE IV”, one of the first KINGS built at Swindon from 1927. This plate was destined to be carried by the above loco; however, when cast in the Swindon foundry and inspected it was rejected due to the imperfections in the casting. For many years it lay undetected within the works complex, until found and acquired by an employee. This is a rare opportunity to purchase this unique King Cabside. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). SWINDON COLLECTION.

 

27

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An attractive “WOODEN ROLLER SHUTTER TICKET CABINET”. Still with a selection of tickets inside. In very nice condition. 

 

28

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A C/I Oval Worksplate “BUILT 1959 SWINDON” From a Class 03 Shunter D2121 withdrawn May 1961, cut up at BREL Swindon. Removed from Swindon scrap line. Size 10½” x 6”. Totally Ex loco condition. (THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). SWINDON COLLECTION.

 

29

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A C/ I Shedplate, “24B” “ROSE GROVE” 1950 - Sep 1963, then 10F. Front restored & back ex loco condition. “NOT A COMMON CODE TO FIND”.

 

30

 

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A LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE “RIVER FAL”.  The oldest of our array of standard gauge steam nameplates at this auction dates from May 1903 and began life as the penultimate member of the last batch of the Camel class 4-4-0’s to be built with parallel domeless boilers. Designed by Churchward and built at Swindon River Fal entered traffic as no. 3431 and became a member of the prolific Bulldog class and was renumbered 3379. With the inauguration of the Cornish Riviera Express in the summer of 1904 River Fal and her sister engine 3376 River Plym were two of the regular turns on the up portion between Penzance and Plymouth. River Fal just survived until nationalisation being withdrawn from service in June 1948. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

31

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A very rare “ONE OFF” C/I Sign. “CAUTION” NO PERSONS MUST STEP ON OR OFF THIS TRAVERSING TABLE WHILE IN MOTION, BY ORDER. In nice restored condition, Top left corner by bolt hole missing, but doesn’t detract from this very rare sign. This was removed from one of the traversers within the Swindon Works complex. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION.) SWINDON COLLECTION.

   

 

32

 

 

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A TOTEM “BROMLEY SOUTH” BR[S] Fully flanged. Light Green. On the line between Shortlands - Bickley. Nice deep colour and shine. A very nice example.

 

33

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An L.N.E.R. 3 Aspect Hand Lamp from “LUTON HOO”. With its original brass plate on the side casing, complete with vessel & burner marked L.N.E.R. All glass intact & unbroken. In excellent Ex Station condition. (THIS PARTICULAR LAMP HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION.)

  

34

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A B.R. [WR] Chocolate and Cream enamel Street Direction Sign “STATION” [with British Railways totem logo and feathered arrow].The face of this sought after sign is slightly dull but is otherwise in excellent condition with no chips and a good colour & shine. Size 21” X 10½”.

                                                                                                      

35

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A C/I Smokebox Numberplate “46423” As carried by the B.R. Ivatt class 4 2- 6- 0 loco. Allocations were 6K Rhyl, 8F Springs Branch, 3D Aston, 1C Watford, 8D Widnes, lastly at 8C Speke Jct. Stored at Speke until 4-65. Cut up at Madden & McKee, Stanley, Liverpool 5-65. Front repainted Back Ex loco with B.R. weld but does not detract from overall appearance.   

 

36

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A L.M.S. “SAND GUN” Enamel, Yellow with black writing. “THIS ENGINE IS FITTED WITH A SAND GUN”. 15 LINES OF TEXT. In Superb Condition. Removed from the cab of a “BLACK 5” by a passed fireman. A rare & unusual survivor from the LMS days. 

(NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION.) BLACKPOOL COLLECTION.

 

37

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A C/ I Shedplate, “65D” DAWSHOLM. Closed on 5/10/64. Sub shed Dumbarton. Totally Ex loco condition, front & back. “NOT A COMMON CODE TO FIND”.

 

38

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A TOTEM “HEST BANK” (M) Maroon. Fully flanged. Situated on the Ex L.N.W.R. West Coast main Line between Lancaster Castle & Carnforth. The Station Closed on 3rd February 1969 & was situated on the shores of Morecambe Bay, the only point between London & Glasgow with a sea view. Excellent colour & shine. Some face restoration. Another rare Totem that doesn’t appear very often.

 

39

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A  BR [M] Fully Flanged Enamel Sign “Vehicles Must Not Pass Over The Turntables”. Another incredible rarity, probably a “ONE OFF”. Good colour & shine. Size “42 x 12”.

 

40

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A Diesel Locomotive Worksplate “Beyer Peacock (Hymek) Ltd Serial No 7966 Manchester 1962” from BR Type 3 B-B Class 35 No D7062. It was withdrawn in October 1971 and cut up at Swindon in August 1972. Rectangular alloy, size 12¾” x 5”. Totally Ex loco condition removed from Swindon scrap line. (THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION.) SWINDON COLLECTION.

 

41

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A Diesel Locomotive Bogie Plate “BEYER PEACOCK GORTON LTD” “BOGIE No 7000/32,  1961”  from A BR Class 35 “HYMEK” diesel hydraulic locomotive. Cast brass oval, Size 4½” x 2½”, Totally Ex loco condition removed from Swindon scrap line.

(THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION.) SWINDON COLLECTION.

 

42

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A G.W.R. Brass Cabside Numberplate “6809” from the 6800 Grange Class 4-6-0. Named “BURGHCLERE GRANGE” built at Swindon. Allocations were 83G Penzance, 82B St Philips Marsh, and lastly 81C Southall. It was stored at Swindon 7-63 and cut up in the works during 8-63. Totally Ex Loco condition as removed from Loco and acquired from B.R. A fine example. (THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).   

 

43

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A C/ I Shedplate, “82B” BRISTOL ST. PHILIPS MARSH. Closed on 13/6/64. Front restored, back Ex Loco condition.

 

44

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A B.R. (SCR) “BRITISH RAILWAYS” Station Poster Board Enamel. In very good condition. Size 52” x 5”.

 

45

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A B.R. (M) Station Enamel Sign, in three sections within the sign “PORTERS KEEP LEFT - SALOON ONLY - PASSENGERS KEEP RIGHT”. Ex HOLYHEAD RAILWAY AND FERRY TERMINUS STATION, North Wales. As passengers alighted from the train, this sign was in situ to help guide all travellers to their respective areas for their onward journey aboard the Irish Ferry. This must be unique Enamel. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

46

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An L.N.E.R Small 3 Aspect “INSPECTORS” Sliding Knob Hand Lamp. All glasses intact and unbroken. The bullseye lens is in excellent condition. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful L.N.E.R restored Inspector’s Lamp. NOT COMMON.

 

47

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A TOTEM “RHYL” (M) Fully flanged. A Famous North Wales holiday location in the 1950’s- 60’s, still with its original hanging brackets affixed. In good condition. 

 

48

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A B.R. Miniature Steel Staff “FELIN-HELI to MENAI BRIDGE. Location situated between Bangor-Caernarfon. This was the original staff that was used on the section when the “Royal Train” visited & was stabled a few miles outside Caernarfon for “Prince Charles’s investiture” When he became “The Prince of Wales” in 1969. Menai Bridge-Caernarfon originally double track, but singled in 1966. The staff was in use for one day only viz. 1st July, 1969 , when, to cope with the unprecedented volume of traffic, the branch was split into 2 sections: Menai Bridge -Felin Heli (Port Dinorwic) and Felin Heli-Caernarfon. In addition to the Royal Train, a large number of loco-hauled and dmu specials went along the branch, many being stabled one behind the other on the closed but still-extant Afon Wen branch from Caernarfon to Dinas and Llanwnda. The Caernarfon branch closed to all traffic 4th Jan. 1970. However, before demolition could commence, the Britannia Bridge burned down in May 1970, and the branch was re-instated for Freightliner traffic, with 2 trains per day. Containers were forwarded by road from Caernarfon to Holyhead via the suspension bridge.

Last train on the branch was a dmu farewell special in 1972.

 (THIS PARTICULAR STAFF HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).  SEE LOT No.49.

 

49

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A Tyers Cream Leather Miniature Staff carrier. Complete with pouch, Buckle & Hoop. This is the Original Miniature Staff carrier that was used in the above Lot (48). In excellent Condition. We believe is could have been made especially for this “One Off” occasion. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION.)

 

50

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LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE “SIR SAGRAMORE”. As carried by the King Arthur class 4-6-0 introduced by Maunsell for the Southern Railway in 1925, later to become BR No. 30771. Sir Sagramore was one of the third batch of N15s built with modified cabs to suit the eastern section of the Southern Railway. Shedded at Bournemouth in 1957-59, then Salisbury until withdrawal in March 1961. It was stored at Eastleigh from March until April 1961.Finally cut up in the works during May 1961.  Sir Sagramore of Arthurian legend was famed for being unruly, rash, impetuous and had the unenviable reputation of being responsible for both rescuing and seducing young virgins. A very nice example. In Ex loco Condition with its Number stamped on the back.

(THIS PARTICULAR SIDE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

51

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A C/ I Shedplate, “71B” BOURNEMOUTH.  Front restored, back Ex loco condition, with Eastleigh triangle on the back.

 

52

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A C/I “GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, NOTICE. The owners and drivers of locomotives and other ponderous vehicles, 6 Lines of text. KINGS CROSS STATION 1893, WILLIAM LATTA, SECRETARY. In ex trackside condition. Not Common.

 

53

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A TOTEM “FOLESHILL” (M) Maroon. Fully flanged. Good colour and shine. Ex L.N.W.R. station between Coventry and Nuneaton, closed 18th January 1965. In excellent condition. Now reopened.

 

54

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 N.E.R. “TYNEMOUTH” Original Gas Lamp Enamel. Still connected to its original fixing bracket and rose. In very good condition considering its survival from the pre- grouping era. THIS PARTICULAR SIGN HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). (STATESIDE COLLECTION).

 

55

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A C/I Smokebox Numberplate “48394” As carried by the L.M.S. 8F 2- 8- 0 loco. Allocations were 55E NORMANTON, 56A WAKEFIELD, 56F LOW MOOR, 55B STOURTON, lastly  55D ROYSTON from where it was withdrawn and Stored from 7-67 to 10-67. Cut up at Cohens, Kettering 11-67. Totally ex Loco Condition. 

 

56

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A L.M.S. Wooden Carriage Destination Board with LLANDUDNO on one side and CAERNARVON on the other. Wood with metal ends, size 32” x 3¼” painted in maroon with yellow lettering. In superb condition.

 

57

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A Worksplate “North British Locomotive Company Ltd Queen’s Park Works, Glasgow No 23381 of 1926 Works order No. L817 from a 12th Class 4-8-2 Ex Rhodesia Railways No. 180. Front and back ex loco condition. Brass diamond 13¾” x 5½”.

(THIS PARTICULAR PLATE HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

58

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A C/ I Shedplate, “17B” BURTON. Front and back restored.

Not Common.

 

59

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A B.R. (S) Station Enamel Doorplate “STATION MASTER” Double line version, In virtually mint condition. Size 18” x 6”. Ex Brighton Station. Not a common doorplate.

 

60

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A Brass Industrial Locomotive Nameplate “BENJAMIN HENSHALL”. Built by Hudswell Clarke. As carried by a 0- 4- 0ST.  Mounted on a polished timber back board .In very nice condition.

 

61

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A C/I “NORTH BRITISH” Diesel Front Radiator Plate. An unusual survivor from the B.R. Class 0-4-0 Diesel Hydraulic range D2700-D2780, - D2900- D2913. In ex Loco Condition.

 

62

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A TOTEM “SYDENHAM HILL” BR[S] Dark green. Fully flanged in excellent condition with deep colour and shine. An ex-LC&DR South East London area station, opened in August 1863.

 

63

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A Electro Diesel Locomotive Flame Cut Panel “73111” clean cut, small size panel in very good condition. Class 73 flame cuts are not common to obtain. (Ex E6017).

 

64

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An Original Cast Steel “REGULATOR HANDLE” From a G.W.R. Pannier Locomotive, stamped No 8447. In nice restored condition.  

“ANYONE OWN A PANNIER THAT’S MISSING ONE”?

 

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A LONDON TRANSPORT [F/F]. Station Enamel Sign.” SIGNAL TELEPHONE LOCATED ON PLATFORM 2”. White lettering on a Blue background. Good colour & shine, slight loss of enamel around both bolt holes. An attractive sign.   

 

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A Alloy Single Line Key TokenCOPPLESTONE-MORCHARD RD” ex LSWR Exeter-IIfracombe main line, one of the six intermediate sections between Copplestone  Umberleigh, the rest of the route being double track other than the short section between Barnstaple Jct and Pottington.

 

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A C/ I Shedplate, “9A” LONGSIGHT. Closed to steam on 14/2/65.

Totally ex loco condition, front & back. A nice example.

 

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A C/I Wagon Plate “MURGATROYDS SALT & CHEMICAL COMPANY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE, T79. In Unrestored condition.

NOT COMMON.

 

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A Diesel Depot Plaque Depicting the “BATTERSEA POWER STATION” of Stewarts Lane. Diamond cast aluminium, 25”X 25”. Ex loco Condition.

 

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An Extremely Rare L.N.E.R. Brass Engraved Oval Worksplate. No.1973 DONCASTER 1944, Carried by No 8002 then becoming No 15002 in 1950, from one of only four 350hp, 0-6-0 Diesel Electric Shunters built at Doncaster. Introduced in 1944 by the L.N.E.R., then numbered 8000 - 8003, becoming B.R. No. 15000 - 15003. Initially designed for use in Temple Mills & Goodmayes marshalling yards in north London. The loco was later transferred to March for handling traffic in the extensive Whitemoor yard. In its later years the loco was under Midland control and was withdrawn from Crewe South shed in August 1967 to be cut up at Kings, Norwich exactly one year later.15000 – 15003 carried the “standard” L.N.E.R. steam loco oval brass builders plate on the nose end inspection doors – the only diesels to do so . Delivered in plain war time black and lettered N.E. all locos in this small class were repainted green but none survived to the blue era and TOPS numbering.   

(NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION). BLACKPOOL COLLECTION.

 

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A Worksplate “The English Electric Co. Ltd Vulcan Works Newton - Le Willows, England. No. 2781/D476 1959” As carried by the BR Type 4 Coco 2,000H.P.Diesel electric D259 which emerged to traffic in February 1960. It was renumbered 40059. Withdrawn August 1977, cut up at BREL Doncaster, October 1978. Front repainted some years ago, but still showing signs of original B.R. blue paint around rim, back ex loco showing signs of original green paint. A very nice example. 

 

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A TOTEM “BLANTYRE” (SCR) Light blue. Full flanged, some minor face restoration, but otherwise very good colour& shine. An Ex Caledonian Railway Station on the Motherwell – Glasgow route via Hamilton. Blantyre is famous as the birthplace of “Doctor Livingstone”.

 

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A C/ I Shedplate, “2C” WARWICK. Closed to steam on 17/11/58. Front and back restored.

 

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A Rare “Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway 

“CART LAMP” stamped on the top M.S & L.R. This very attractive square patterned lamp has 3 clear glass fixed panels with hinged access to rear with chain pin closure. Complete with spring load vessel & burner. In superb condition.

 (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

 

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A Diesel Nameplate “CHRISTOPHER WREN”. As carried by Class 60 Locomotive 60003. The loco was named at the “Brush” Loughborough factory, prior to entering service in July 1989. The name was removed in May 1997. Heavy freight trains are the staple diet of the class 60s. Cast Alloy. In totally ex loco condition. A nice early example.

 

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A Unique Framed & Glazed Set of Autographs from 7 of the Famous “CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, all Pre Nationalisation. These include CHURCHWARD-STANIER-GRESLEY-COLLETT-BULLEID-THOMPSON & MAUNSELL. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a selection of remarkable Railway names from history. (NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE IN AUCTION).

  

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A B.R Signalbox Name Board “WASHWOOD HEATH No 2”. Wooden with cast letters, in excellent condition. Size 125” x 10”.

 

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A C / I Shedplate, “40F” BOSTON. Closed to steam 6/1/64. Front painted a long time ago, back ex loco condition. NOT COMMON.

 

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A Double Royal British Railways Poster “SOUTHWELL MINSTER”. Rolled, in very nice condition.

 

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A G.W.R. Brass Cabside Numberplate “2946” from the 2900 Saint Class 4-6-0. Named “LANGFORD COURT”. Built Swindon June 1912. Works No. 2481. Withdrawn from 82D Westbury in November 1949.  Cut up at Swindon in January 1950. Face repainted and lined out with polished numbers, an excellent example, in stunning condition. Langford Court is approximately three miles south of Congresbury, Somerset. Note: SAINT CABSIDES ARE NOT COMMON. 

 

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A TOTEM “TAMWORTH” (M) Maroon. Full flanged. Situated between Lichfield City-Polesworth. Good colour and shine. In very good condition.

 

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