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AUCTION CATALOGUE

 

STAFFORD - SATURDAY 12TH JANUARY 2013

 

 

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1

A GNR. large somersault signal lamp with an oval brass plate on top case, No 7847 and location brass plates engraved "SCROOBY" on one side and "STOP BOARD" on other side of casing. Complete with original lamp inner, vessel & interior also plated "STOP BOARD No 4". All complete and intact. A rare survivor in excellent condition. Location between Retford and Doncaster.

 

160

2

A BR(NE) enamel station doorplate "STAFF ONLY". In nice condition. Size 18" X 3.5".

 

 

3

An alloy single line key token "BARNSTAPLE Jc (B)-FREMINGTON". From the North Devon line. "As removed" condition.

 

 

4

A BR(ScR) totem sign "ARROCHAR & TARBET". Half flanged. Situated on the West Highland route between Helensburgh and Crianlarich. Some face restoration. Not common.

 

2100

5

A C/I Smokebox number plate "80066". As carried by a Riddles Standard Class 2-6-4T. Designed at Brighton and introduced into service in 1953 it was originally shedded at 1C Watford Junction but finished its days after only 12 years service at 71A Eastleigh from where it was withdrawn on the 13/6/1965 and cut up at Birds Morriston on the 31/10/1965.

 

SOLD

6

A Lancashire and Yorkshire railway two line two-position "BLOCK INSTRUMENT", mahogany cased; with original ivory location plate "FRESHFIELDS". Located on the Liverpool to Southport line. Size 13" x 7", stands 13.5" tall. Good original condition. See Lot 237.

 

SOLD

7

A N.B Rly wooden trackside "WHISTLE" board. Ex Dysart Station. V.G.C.

 

225

8

A BR(ScR) totem sign "HELENSBURGH UPPER". Half flanged. Opened in 1894. Situated between Dumbarton and Craigendoran. Minor edge restoration. V.G.C.

 

400

9

A LNER C/I seatback "HELENSBURGH" Front restored, silver letters on red. Size 56" X 4.5". Nice example

 

300

10

A. A BR(ScR) enamel station doorplate "MR J MATHIE STATION MASTER". In nice condition. Size 18" X 6". Ex Helensburgh Station. A rare example.

 

B. A BR(ScR) enamel door plate "WAITING ROOM" Size 18" x 6". From the same station A/A.

 

300





SOLD

11

A BR. North Eastern signal box diagram "SIMONSIDE" showing track layout section "FROM ST BEDES TO TYNE DOCK BOTTOM". In original ex box condition.

 

75

12

An LNWR. mahogany cased FLETCHERS DOUBLE LINE PERMISSIVE BLOCK INSTRUMENT. With ivorine plates "PRESTON No 3 - Loop".  Excellent condition. Size 24" x 9".

 

150

13

A BR(M) totem station sign "FOUROAKS" - fully flanged in V.G.C with deep colour and shine. An ex LNWR station on the Sutton Coldfield - Lichfield City line, opened in December 1884.

 

600

14

A MAHOGANY BOX containing a selection of "COPPER STENCILS" out of the Drawing Office of the "S & DJR".  Examples include "WIDENING BETWEEN SHEPTON MALLET AND BINEGAR" − TICKET OFFICE − FOOTBRIDGE" and a selection in excess of twenty.. In superb used condition, a real rarity.

 

150

15

An alloy Electric Locomotive Nameplate "REDGAUNTLET". As carried by B.R. Class 87, No 87026. Built Crewe May 1974. The name was carried from May 1978 until October 1982. The name was a novel written by Sir Walter Scott.  In totally ex loco condition. Size 51" x 10.

 

 

16

An original OIL PAINTING. By Joe Townend, showing a GWR Castle Class Loco 7025 "SUDELEY CASTLE at Swindon Works together with a Churchward 0-6-0 ST No. 1365 .Unframed and mounted. Size 44" x 36".

 

 

17

An alloy single line key token "BIDEFORD–TORRINGTON". On the North Devon line. In "as removed" condition.

 

 

18

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "DUMBARTON EAST". Half flanged. Situated between Dumbarton and Balloch Pier. Minor edge restoration.

 

300

19

A: A 1950s D/R POSTER showing a general view from the top of Edinburgh Castle across the City and along the Forth towards the east coastline. By Mac-Intosh Patrick, printed by Waterlow & Sons. In good overall condition.

 

B:  A D/R Poster showing a map of Scotland depicting "WEST HIGHLAND AND ISLANDS", by MacBrayne’s services. In good condition.

    

65

20

A brass dual language SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE "3019 – 15F" from the, 3ft 6in gauge, 4-8-2 locomotive built by North British in 1944/ 5. Designed for use on lightly laid branch lines; this class of locomotive was fitted with rotary cam valve gear. Although some loco’s worked in the reef areas and out of Bloemfontein, most ended their days in the Western Cape and had all been withdrawn by 1978. Good condition.

 

550

21

A C/I Cheshire Lines Committee "BEWARE OF TRAINS" sign. Original trackside condition. Black letters on white. Untitled. Rarer pattern of the two; not common.

 

180

22

A C/I shedplate "86A" EBBW JUNCTION". Recoded 86B during 9/63. Totally ex-loco.

 

125

23

A BR(NE)  totem station sign "MARSKE", fully flanged with black-edged lettering in excellent condition with deep colour & shine. From an ex NER station between Middlesborough and Saltburn opened by the Stockton & Darlington Railway in August 1861, still open to-day.

 

800

24

A.   A wooden G.N.R. "HOME SIGNAL" ARM. Complete with metal fixing  bracket to the rear. Excellent condition.

 

B.  A wooden G.N.R. "DISTANT SIGNAL" ARM. Complete metal fixing bracket to the rear. Excellent condition

 

75

 

 

75

25

A selection of 100 of each "L.M.S".  Black and white photographs and post cards featuring. From the late Mr. Lewis collection, Crewe.

 

A.   "CORONATION  CLASS PACIFICS"

B.   "PRINCESS  ROYAL CLASS PACIFICS"

C.   "STREAMLINE  CORONATION CLASS PACIFICES" 

D.   "ROYAL SCOTS"

E.   "JUBILEE’S"

F.   "CLAUGHTON’S"

 

 

26

A LNER C/I seatback "MELROSE". Front restored, black letters on white. Size 26" X 4.5".  Nice example.

 

375

27

A LMS C/I oval Bridge Plate "No 7" Restored condition.

 

40

28

A BR(E) station enamel gate notice " GRANTHAM". Details opening times of the gate to permit vehicular crossing "Grantham Closed to vehicles from 6pm to 8am and on Sundays".with left pointing arrow below. Good overall condition. A rare survivor from the 1950s era. Size 80" X 38".

 

550

29

A brass single line key token "MALLAIG JCT –ANNAT. On the Fort William to Mallaig line. In "as removed" condition.

 

120

30

An extremely rare Welsh dual language enamel sign "DINORWIC QUARRIES RAILWAY". The sign includes sentences "Dinorwic Quarrymen’s Train" "IMPORTANT NOTICE," "All persons entering upon these Premises, or travelling upon this railway, without the leave and license of the Director and General Manager of the Dinorwic Quarries, will be treated as trespassers, and such leave and license are granted only on the conditions and subject to the Rules and Regulations below." The "Rules Regulations and Conditions" then continue underneath.  Dated "August 1895. W.W Vivian Director and General Manager". No chips or repairs, totally original condition. Size 22.5 X 13.5".

 

300

31

An original NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY ORANGE WOODEN station sign "ENQUIRIES TO BE MADE AT BOOKING OFFICE WINDOW". Ex High Shields station. Size 18" X 12".

 

80

32

An L.NER small two wheeled wooden Fish Porter’s Barrow stamped "LNER F76". Ex Grimsby Docks. In nice restored condition.

 

100

33

A BR(S) totem station sign "PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR". Half flanged. The station opened in 1876 and is the terminus for trains from Waterloo. A popular station due to its ferry connection with the Isle of Wright. In excellent condition.

 

900

34

An oval mirror stamped /etched "L.N.E.R".  15.5" x 11.5" VGC.

 

20

35

A (DB) German Railways Locomotive Numberplate "94 1240". Built 1921- Wdn 1968.In removed condition. Size 27" X 8". Locomotive built by the  Hannoversche Maschinenbau-Actiengesellschaft locomotive works under works number 9898 and withdrawn under the number 094 240-9. 

 

150

36

A C/I shedplate "63A" PERTH. Closed to steam from 29/5/67.Totally ex-loco.

 

200

37

A brass diesel locomotive worksplate "ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY LTD, VULCAN WORKS, NEWTON – LE –WILLOWS, ENGLAND". As carried by a class 37 Works No 2869 / 585 – 1960 as D6706 becoming 37006. In ex-loco condition.

 

400

38

An original oil painting by G.P HARRIS in 1973 showing a B1 61026 "OUREBI". Sharp image. Mounted in cardboard frame. Size 31" X 21".

 

120

39

A BR(W) totem station sign "TWYFORD" . Fully flanged. Located on the GWR mainline between Paddington and Reading. Good condition.

 

500

40

A brass locomotive nameplate "TALIESIN". As carried by a Ffestiniog Railway Locomotive 0-4-4T. Built in 1876 by the Vulcan Foundry. It was a single Fairlie locomotive & it was in use (on & off) until 1932. The nameplates from "Taliesin" were later put onto the double Fairlie loco@ "Livingston Thompson" until it was scrapped in 1971. Since then the Ffestiniog Railway have made a replica engine to the original "Taliesin", which is still in use today. The replica was built in the late 90s.  Size 22.5" X 5".

 

41

A fibre single line tablet "MELDON JUNC – ASHBURY". On the section between Exeter – Halwill Jct, North Devon. In "as removed" condition. Not often seen in auction.

 

200

42

A L.N.E.R. brass oval "9" X 5" Tender plate No 4310-1947. From a tender originally paired with BI class No 61320. NBL No 26221, in traffic 18/5/48, Sold for scrap in 10/65 to Hughes Bolckow, North Blyth. Ex loco condition.

 

43

A signal box nameboard "BARTON MOSS JCT". Wooden with cast letters. Located on the Manchester-Liverpool section. In "as removed" condition. Size 74" x 10".

 

180

44

A LNER C/I seatback "SINCLAIRTOWN". Front restored, black letters on white. Size 40" X 4.5". Nice example.

 

550

45

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "SINCLAIRTOWN". Fully flanged. Situated between Edinburgh and Thornton Jct. Minor edge restoration. Good colour and shine.

 

1000

46

A brass cabside numberplate "8417". As carried by a 84XX Pannier Tank 0-6-0. Built by Bagnalls of Stafford. Allocation included 84E TYSELEY. Stored at Swindon Works 4/59 – 11/59 and at Aberbeeg 1/60 to 3/65 where it was used as a stationary boiler. Cut up at Woodford & Neilson, Bridgend, 4/65.  Front restored.

 

650

47

A C/I shedplate "75A" + SC plate "BRIGHTON". Closed to steam 15/6/64. Front restored.

 

300

48

A ScR enamel running in board "LUNDIN LINKS", On the ex NB route between Inverkeithing - Dundee. In two sections. In good condition. Sizes 84" X 18" and 72" X 18".

 

150

49

A C/I smokebox numberplate "44291". As carried by the LMS 4F Midland 0-6-0 Loco built in Derby 1927. Shedded at Walton from 1957 until withdrawal in 11/59, then stored until 6/61. Cut up at Central Wagon & Co. Ince Wigan 7/61. Totally ex-loco condition.

 

350

50

A LNER enamel station direction sign "STATION". Showing arrow pointing left with the LNER letters in the "Winking Eye". In very good condition with deep colour and shine. Extremely rare. Ex Doncaster Station. Size 20" x 10".

 

SOLD

51

A BR(M) totem station sign "MIDDLETON JUNCTION".  Fully flanged. Located on the Manchester – Rochdale route. Good colour and shine. In excellent condition. Not Common.

 

 

52

An alloy electric oval worksplate "BREL 1989" as carried by a class 90. Ex loco condition.

 

 

53

An alloy single line key token "GOBOWEN SOUTH – OSWESTRY NORTH. In "as removed" condition.

 

200

54

A BR(E) station enamel running-in board "YARMOUTH SOUTH TOWN". Comprises two sections. Acquired from the station on closure 4 May 1970 and has been in storage since then. Yarmouth’s South Town station was originally the terminus of the East Suffolk Railway and had a direct service from London Liverpool Street via Ipswich and  Beccles. Some rust marks to face as would be expected but a respectable and rare example. Acquired on station closure by vendor’s father who was a local railway employee. Found behind a hedge on a boundary fence and had been left Forgotten / undiscovered for 30 years. Sizes 52" X 36" and 57" x 36".

 

700

55

A BR(E) station enamel running-in board "HOPTON_ON_SEA". Comprises two sections. Acquired from the station at the same time as the above. Condition as above. Detail of line as lot 387. Origin as above. Sizes 62" X 16" and 59" X 16".

 

350

56

A BR(E) station enamel running-in board "CORTON". In one section. Acquired from the station at the same time as the above. Detail of line and acquisition as lot 387. Size 66" X 16".

 

350

57

A BR(ScR) station totem sign "LUMPHANAN". Fully flanged. Situated on the ex Great North of Scotland line between Aberdeen and Ballater. Virtually mint condition.

 

1200

58

A pre-grouping enamel advertising sign "NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY COYS,  NEW HOTEL, WAVERLEY STATION, EDINBURGH, NOW OPEN – TELEGRAMS – BRITISH – EDINBURGH". Size 60" x 36". In original condition. Some restoration needed.

 

100

59

A BR(S) target station sign "SIDCUP". Opened in October 1866. The station is situated on the line between Hither Green and Dartford. A rare example not often seen in auction. In original station condition, some rust around edges.

 

300

60

An embossed LNER 3-aspect HAND LAMP. All complete with original vessel and burner marked "LNER". A very nice example.

 

140

61

A C/I shedplate "40A" LINCOLN. Closed to steam 6/1/64. Totally ex-loco.

 

480

62

A Midland Railway MAHOGANY CASED ROTORARY NON PEGGING BLOCK INSTRUMENT WITH ROUTING HANDLE. .  All complete and in good condition. Nice example.

 

110

63

A SQ German TAIL LAMP. Red lenses front and rear. Complete with vessel and burner. Nice restored condition.

 

100

64

A BR(ER) totem station sign "HARRINGAY WEST". Half flanged. Located on the main line between King’s Cross and Hornsey. In excellent condition.

 

2400

65

A. An original PENCIL DRAWING by Hamilton Ellis. Showing a German Loco at Kufstein. Framed & glazed. Size 18" X 14".

 

B. An original PENCIL DRAWING by Hamilton Ellis. Showing a North British 4-4-0 Loco No 55 on a freight train going along side of the banks of the Forth Bridge with a passenger train crossing over the top, along with a WW1 Navy battleship in the Forth Estuary and a Zeppelin air balloon above the Forth Bridge   Framed & glazed. Size 20" X 15".

 

150

66

An alloy single line key token "SOUTH MOLTON – BISHOPS NYMPTON AND MOLLAND". On the North Devon line. In "as removed" condition.

 

200

67

A BR(Sc) signal box nameboard. "KELTY NORTH" Wood with cast iron letters. Situated between Dunfermline – Kinross. Size 62" X 9". In original ex- box condition.

 

320

68

A NBL brass diamond locomotive worksplate No27011—1951. As carried by a Victorian Railways Class R 4-6-4 No 720. Built at Hyde Park Works, Glasgow. Six of these engines are preserved (not 720). Ex loco condition.

 

250

69

A.  A BR(ScR) totem station sign "CRAIGENDORAN". Fully flanged. Located on the North British line between Glasgow and Crianlarich.  Good colour and shine. 

 

B. A BR(SC) wooden CARRIAGE DESTINATION BOARD "CRAIGENDOREN". Wood with metal letters. Size 32" x 3¼. In original condition. A rare survivor.

 

 

600

 

 

155

70

An L&Y signal box nameboard "OLDFIELD ROAD No2". Wood with cast iron letters. Locally known as "Salford (Oldfield Road)". Situated between Salford and Bolton. Size 98" x 11". In original condition.

 

200

71

A LNER C/I seatback "CLYDEBANK CENTRAL". Front restored white letters on blue. Size 56" X 4.5". Nice example.

 

300

72

A BR(WR) enamel street direction sign "STOURBRIDGE JUNCTION STATION" with British Railways totem logo and feathered arrow.  Flanged. Size 21"x10.5".   Excellent colour and shine. A nice example

 

500

73

An original GNER brass DECORATIVE CREST. As carried by E CML coach - stock. In "as removed" condition.

 

650

74

A BR(ScR) enamel station sign "WAY OUT" In nice condition. Size 17" X 9".

 

 

75

A brass locomotive Nameplate and brass Cabside numberplate from "CRAWLEY GRANGE". As carried GWR "Grange" Class 4-6-0 locomotive No. 6872. Completed at Swindon Works in December 1936 under Lot 308 and one of a class of eighty mixed traffic locomotives, always popular with loco’ crews. This engine served for exactly twenty seven years based at Newton Abbot, St. Blazey, Exeter and Penzance until withdrawal from St. Philips Marsh in December 1963. She was cut up at Swindon in January 1964. Left hand side plate. Crawley Grange is situated near Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.  This plate comes with the original bill of sale from Swindon showing date and cost when purchased along with a selection of photographs of the engine.  See next lot.

 

8500

76

An original OIL PAINTING. By Joe Townend, showing a GWR Grange Class Loco 6872 "CRAWLEY GRANGE" at Swindon Works .Unframed and mounted. Size 44" x 36". A very good example.

 

 

77

A pair of BR "ADLAKE" CROSSING GATE LAMPS. Both complete. VGC.

 

100

78

A SWT(S) totem station sign "LYMINGTON PIER". Made and put up by South West Trains for their "Heritage Line" between Brockenhurst, Lymington Town and the Pier which serves the passenger traffic over to the Isle- of Wight. Ex station condition.

 

250

79

A 1970s Black & White Modern Image Station Sign "LYMINGTON TOWN" Size 81" X 12". In "as removed" condition.

 

50

80

 An incredibly rare pre-grouping "GNSR PERMANENT WAY LEATHER FLAG CARRIER" stamped on the side casing "G.N.S.R. No 36".  In excellent condition.

 

60

81

A pre-grouping small G.C.Rly sliding knob inspectors HAND LAMP with brass location plate on the side stamped "GCR No 28213 GRIMSBY DOCKS". All complete with stamped vessel and side inner casing. Totally original condition. A rare item.

 

700

82

A BR(M) totem station sign "AYLESBURY TOWN" . Fully flanged. Located on the ex GW& GCJt between Quainton Road & Amersham. One face repair. Good colour and shine.

 

 

83

An original framed photograph taken by the LNER. Official photograph of "SILVER LINK" on its experimental journey at Doncaster in 1935. The vendor’s father was stood at the side of him as a 9 year old and was subsequently given this photo’ by the official photographer. Size 16" X 14".

 

40

84

A C/I wagon plate "FOR REPAIR ADVICE – JOHN LANCASTER & CO LTD, EBBW VALE." Unrestored. Not Common.

 

55

85

A C/I Smokebox numberplate "34032". As carried by a S R Class 4-6-0 named "CAMELFORD". Allocations included 72A EXMOUTH JUNCTION, then 70E SALISBURY. Withdrawn 10/66. Stored initially at 70A Nine Elms 10/66-3/67 then at 70E Salisbury 4/67-5/67. Cut up at Buttigiegs Newport 10/67. Ex-loco condition. Superb example.

 

3500

86

An alloy single line key token "COPPLESTONE–EGGSFORD". On the North Devon line. Good condition.

 

110

87

A.  A C/I sign M .S. J. & A Ry "ANY PERSON EXCEPT SERVANTS OF THE COMPANY "ON DUTY" CROSSING OR WALKING ALONG THE LINE WILL BE PROSECUTED". In nice restored condition. Rare example.

 

B.  A C/I Axle box cover embossed "M S J & A Ry No 1 – 9 x 4". Front restored. VGC.

  

250

 

 

 

50

88

A POCKET WATCH/STOP WATCH. Early railway inspector’s pocket watch calibrated up to 70mph. In full working order.

 

150

89

A.  A NSR C/I signal lever collar embossed "NSR LINE BLOCKED". Not common. Nice condition.

 

B.  A brass signal lever collar embossed "STOP". Possibly "MSJ & A Rly. Very rare to see a solid brass version. Good condition.

 

40

90

A C/I shedplate "9G" NORTHWICH from 5/50; recoded 8E during 2/58 then became Gorton. Closed to steam 14/6/65. Face may have been repainted some time ago.

 

325

91

An original OIL PAINTING. By Joe Townend, showing a Royal Scot 46145 hauling a passenger over the S & C. Evocative image of a hard working locomotive on this testing line. Size 30" X 24".

 

 

92

An L.N.E.R. brass locomotive nameplate "MILTON". As carried by a B17 /6, 4-6-0 tender loco. Built at Darlington in 1931 and entering service that July as a B17/2 as LNER number 2835, later carried the number 1635 and 61635 from Jan 1949.Allocated to 32A Norwich and then 31B March withdrawn 1.59, Cut up at Doncaster Works 5.59. In restored condition. A very nice example.

  

8000

93

A very ornate and attractive round copper "TEA URN". Stamped "PRESENTED TO R.JOHNSON BY THE STAFF AT HIRWAIN –GWR MAY 1928. Complete with handles both sides and it’s pouring tap on the front mounted on a copper base. In superb condition.

 

 

94

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "SINGER". Half flanged. Opened in November 1907, it took its name from the Singer sewing machine factory that it was built to serve. Minor restoration. 

 

350

95

A.  A 5" Gauge Live Steam Locomotive Model of a Royal Scot 4-6-2.

 

B.  A Boxed Model of "STEPHENSONS ROCKET". Brand condition , never been out of its box. In excellent condition.

 

SOLD




250

96

A.  A pair of porcelain CUPS with "NER" emblems. One with a small chip on rim. Otherwise both in VGC.

 

B.  A pair of porcelain CUPS. 1 x "GWR" and 1 x "LNER", both showing unusual emblems. VGC.

 

C. A GREAT CENTAL RAILWAY CUP marked with company crest. "MANCHESTER". In perfect condition, no chips etc. Rare example, not often seen! Believed to be from the Manchester London Road location.

 

D.  A small ornate "L.M.S. BROWN TEAPOT" marked L.M.S. on the side and "LMS HOTELS" on the base. A very pretty pattern. Mint condition.

 

 

20

 

 

28

 

 

50

 

 

65

97

A.  A selection of rolled signaling diagrams covering various sections between Carnforth North Junction to Carlisle South Junction via Barrow.

Sections include:

Carnforth – Silverdale, Arnside, Grange-over-Sands, Kents Bank, Cark and Cartmel, Plumpton Jcn - Ulverston

Saltcoats Crossing to Sellafield, Drigg and Seascale, Braystones, Nethertown, St.Bees and Corkickle

Whitehaven Tunnel, Whitehaven Branstey, Parton and Harrington

Harrington to Workington, Workington Main

Workington Main to Derwent Jcn, Calva Jcn, Siddick Jcn, Flimby

Flimby to Maryport Opencast Sdgs, Maryport, Aspatria/Tunnel, Brayton, Wigton, Dalston

Moor Row to Corkickle No.1

Ulverston to Furness Tunnel, Roose

Askam, Kirkby-in –Furness, Foxfield, Green Road, Millom

Silecroft, Bootle, Eskmeals, Ravenglass

Barrow-in-Furness showing Buccleuch Jcn/Docks and line to Devonshire Dock

Consisting of 12 rolled diagrams in good condition from 7/78 to 11/89.

 

B.  Rolled signaling diagrams covering Farrington Curve Junction to Hall Royd Junction (East Lancs Line) .From Cherry Tree to Daisyfield. Sections comprise Mill Hill and Blackburn station layout (X2). Bolton East to Blackburn Bolton Junction showing Bromley Cross, Entwistle, Sough Tunnel, Darwen to Blackburn. (X2) Dating from 1978 to 1993 . Good condition.

 

C.  A rolled signaling diagram covering Farrington Curve Junction to Ormskirk and Hall Royd Junction showing Lostock Hall Engine Shed Junction site and Farrington Old Line (X2). Dating from 9/77 to 11/93.Good condition.

 

D.  A rolled signaling diagram covering Manchester Victoria East Junction to Euxton showing Salford to Salford Crescent, Windsor Bridge South Junction around to Clifton and Atherton (X2).  Dating from 11/88 to 4/92. One in better condition than the other.

 

A. 250

B. SOLD

C. SOLD

D. SOLD

98

A LNWR C/I "RHYBUDD" Welsh text trespass notice "EUSTON 1883". Twelve lines of text. Rectangular. Front restored. Size 25" X 17".

 

200

99

A BR(M) totem station sign "HEDNESFORD". Fully flanged. The Station was opened  by the L.N.W.R Railway, it closed in  January 1965 but then was re-opened in 1989 its on the line between Walsall and Rugeley. Good colour and shine. In excellent condition

 

400

100

An alloy diesel nameplate "SEA KING" As carried by a Class 33 locomotive numbered 33065. Named at Eastleigh Depot, with no ceremony, on 6th November 1991. Date removed 7th October 1996. One of ten aeronautic names selected by competition for application to Eastleigh allocated Civil Engineers Class 33s. Ex loco condition.

 

3500

101

A BR (S) totem stations sign "HASTINGS". Fully flanged. Situated on the main line between Ashford and Brighton and still open today. Virtually mint condition.

 

 

102

A BR(ER) enamel direction sign "HERTFORD" with feathered arrow pointing right. Flanged. Size 36" X 12".   Excellent colour and shine. A nice example.

 

150

103

An alloy diesel locomotive worksplate "BRITISH RAILWAYS BUILT DERBY 1963". As carried by Class 25, D5213, becoming 25 063. Withdrawn November 1980. Front restored.

 

250

104

A (DB) German Railways Locomotive Numberplate "41 304". Built 1939 – Withdrawn 1968. In removed condition. Size 24" X 8". Locomotive built at the Arn. Jung locomotive works in Kirchen under works number 8693. Locomotive renumbered 1968  and withdrawn as 041 304-7 from Rheine locomotive depot.

 

150

105

A BR(M) railway framed poster enamel sign "BRITISH RAILWAYS".  Good colour and shine. Size 28" X 8".

120

106

A BR(W) totem station sign "HORFIELD". Fully flanged. The station was opened in 1927 by the GWR and closed by the BRB in 1964. Situated between Bristol Temple Meads and the current Bristol Parkway. Good condition.

 

520

107

A GWR brass cabside Numberplate "2061" As carried by a 0-6-0 Pannier tank loco’. Built Wolverhampton April 1899, new to Stourbridge (STB). Lot H3, Works no. 665. The 2121 class were a larger and modernised version of the 850 class, including a longer wheelbase to accommodate larger U class firebox. Rebuilt with pannier tanks September 1932, together with a B4 Belpaire boiler. At some time also rebuilt with an enclosed cab. Last GWR shed was Stafford Road (SRD), and here with 2067, 2095, 2109, 2110, and 2156. April 1952 to Gloucester 85B, then back to Stafford Road May 1952, Wellington 84H February 1953 and withdrawn from there April 1955. Scrapped quickly at Swindon. Front restored, back totally ex-loco condition.

                     

SOLD

108

A.  A selection of small German Railway enamel plates (4). All in good condition.

 

B.  A selection of small French Railway enamel plates (3) All in good condition.

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

-

109

A C/I shedplate "84F" STOURBRIDGE JUNCTION. Recoded 2C from 9/90/63. Front restored.

 

250

110

An attractive, original LMS wood/etched glass notice. "LMS RAILWAY – DISTRICT GOODS MANAGERS OFFICE". Size 14" X 24". In very good condition. A rare survivor.

 

440

111

An untitled GWR C/I gate notice. "ANY PERSONS OMITTING TO SHUT & FASTEN THIS GATE AFTER USING IT IS LIABLE TO A PENALTY OF FORTY SHILLINGS".  Restored condition.

 

80

112

A BR(M) enamel street direction sign "NEW STREET" with British Railways totem logo and feathered arrow. Flanged. Size 21"x10.5". Black lettering on a white background.  Excellent colour and shine. 

 

2400

113

An alloy single line key token "THORVERTON – STOKE CANON JUNC". On the North Devon line. In "as removed" condition.

 

114

A C/I untitled CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE "TRACK CIRCUIT No 52". With arrow. Nicely restored.

 

50

115

AN original OIL PAINTING OF TODDINGTON STATION. By a local gentleman, Mr Chris Hague of Toddington. Size 20" x 14". All proceeds to go to the Glos & Warwickshire Rly land slip fund.

50

116

A GWR Spagnoletti double line mahogany block instrument in fine original condition and complete with its flags (swinging freely) brass flaps, slide and red/black buttons. 

125

117

A.  A GWR pattern, 3 Aspect hand lamp embossed BR (W) on side casing.  All Complete. VGC.

 

B.  A  GWR hand lamp glass etched "GWR" on the front of the glass. Excellent condition 

 

60

 

40

118

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "GUARD BRIDGE". Fully flanged. From an Ex-NBR station on the coast line from Leuchars Junction -Thornton Junction opened in 1852, closed in 1965.

A rare totem in auction.

 

1100

119

A Midland Railway mahogany cased PEGGING BLOCK INSTRUMENT. Complete and in good condition.

 

130

120

A BR(S) signal box enamel "FORD". Flanged. Between Barnham – Arundel. Good colour and shine. Size 36" X 12".

300

121

A SOUTHERN RAILWAY poster enamel "SOUTHERN" in sunshine letters. Good colour and shine. Size 26" X  4"

60

122

A LNER C/I seatback "BISHOPS AUCKLAND". Front restored, cream letters on red. Size 46" x 4.5". Nice example. Sold on behalf of the Bishop Auckland Bowling Club.

 

 

123

An enamel station sign "MANCHESTER". Thought to be G.C.R. station platform seatback enamel. Black lettering on white.  Size 42" x 5.5". VGC.

 

100

124

 A BR(M) totem station sign "BRIERFIELD". Fully flanged from the Ex Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway’s Preston to Colne route and situated between Burnley and Nelson. Good colour and shine. In excellent condition.

 

420

125

A N.B.Rly enamel station doorplate "LADIES ONLY" Unflanged, in nice condition. Size 18" X 3"..

 

60

126

A L&Y station Running-in-Board "PENWORTHAM (COP LANE)". Wooden with cast iron letters. First station out of Preston on the Southport line. Closed in 1964. In original station condition. Size 104" x 24". 

 

300

127

A C/I shedplate "25F" LOW MOOR. Recoded 56F from 10/56. Face may have been restored some time ago.

 

180

128

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "BALLOCH CENTRAL". Half flanged. Situated between Dumbarton and Balloch Pier. Minor face restoration. Only second time offered in auction. Not common.

 

1200

129

>A USSR locomotive STATE RAILWAY CREST. Believed to be from a Class 2 TE 10L Co-Co 5 gauge twin unit 3000 H.P. diesel electric built at Lugansk (3533 were constructed between 1962-1977). A heavy freight standard design in wide use throughout the USSR state railways, and still in use. Lettered "CCCP" with hammer and sickle straddling the globe above the rising sun and flanked by horn of plenty. Cast alloy, 8.5" x 15". In good restored condition. 

100

130

An alloy diesel locomotive nameplate "MURRAY B. HOFMEYR". As carried by E /E Class 20, 20137. Originally D8137, Works No E3608 / D1007. The name was carried from June 1987 until July 1991. Cast Alloy. In totally ex loco condition. Size 73" x 10".

 

SOLD

131

A "G.R." titled C/I POST OFFICE LETTER BOX. Complete with lock and key. Restored condition. Size 32" height X 14" width..

  

 

132

A pair of white BR SQ TAIL LAMPS. Both complete and in working order. VGC.

 

230

133

A mahogany cased ELECTRIC LEVER BOX INTRUMENT. Painted with a No 39 on the top.

 

 

134

 A BR(S) totem station sign "WINCHFIELD" Fully flanged with excellent colour and shine. An LSWR station between Farnborough and Basingstoke, opened as Shapely Heath in September 1838, renamed in November 1840.

 

300

135

An LNW Rly C/I sign "BEWARE OF TRAINS – LOOK BOTH UP & DOWN THE LINE BEFORE YOU CROSS". Original trackside condition.

 

100

136

London Transport enamel target sign, double sided, "HARROW ON THE HILL" contained within its wooden surround which formed the back to a platform seat. One piece measuring 63" X 42". Excellent colour and shine with just a few minor edge chips.

 

400

137

A pair of "N.B Rly" wooden gradient boards (1) "1 IN 550 – 1 IN 66".  (2)  "1 IN 800 – 1 IN 100". Both ex –trackside.

 

40

138

A G.W.R. brass steam locomotive nameplate, brass cabside and cast iron smokebox plate from "EARL OF DARTMOUTH". As carried by the 4073 Castle Class 4-6-0 No. 5047. The loco was built in April 1936. The plate was first fitted in 1936 to Dukedog 3204 and transferred to 5047 in August 1937. It has the slightly larger splasher of a different radius and the four Swindon brass blanking plugs are clearly visible on the back, fitted when the plate was re-drilled for 5047. Mileage was recorded as 1,225,670. Allocations were Newton Abbot (83A) and Stafford Road (84A). Stored at Swindon Works 9/62 – 2/63. Cut up Swindon Works 3/63. A unique opportunity to acquire this superb set, in excellent condition, still with its original splasher paint and lining. Front is cleaned and polished with back original. A regular loco’ seen often on "The Cornishman". 

 

 

139

An original NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY orange wooden station sign "TRAINS FOR SOUTH SHIELDS ONLY" Ex High Shields station. Size 26" X 14.5".

 

100

140

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "ALEXANDRIA". Fully flanged. Situated between Dumbarton and Balloch Pier. Some face restoration, otherwise good colour and shine.

 

400

141

A BR(S) enamel station sign "WAY OUT TO PLATFORMS 1 & 2". Good colour and shine, nice condition. Size 36"x 18".

 

170

142

A C/I smokebox numberplate "48542". As carried by a LMS Class 8F 2-8-0.  Allocations included 55D Royston, 55C Farnley Junction, 55A Leeds Holbeck from where it was withdrawn in 7/67. Stored at 56A Wakefield from 7/67-10/67. Cut up at Cohens Kettering 11/67 -2/68.

 

760

143

A C/I GWR signal box nameboard "FOWEY SIGNAL BOX". In good restored condition, painted in chocolate and cream. The Lostwithiel and Fowey Railway opened in 1869 as a 7 ft 14 in (2,140 mm) broad gauge railway linking the port of Fowey in Cornwall with the Cornish Main Line at Lostwithiel. Its main traffic has always been china clay. A one-off from a beautiful location in Cornwall. Size 64" x 9".

SOLD

144

A NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY station "WALL LAMP" Ex Dysart Station. Complete with original vessel, burner and glass top, all glazed sides, a superb example.

 

260

145

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "SCOTSTOUNHILL". Half flanged. Situated between Glasgow and Yoker. Some face restoration.

See next lot

.

 

146

A LNER C/I seatback "SCOTSTOUNHILL" Front restored, white letters on blue. Situated between Glasgow and Yoker. Size 22" x 4". Good example.

 

 

147

A BR(W) brass Cabside numberplate "1665". As carried by a 16XX Pannier Tank 0-6-0. Allocation 87F LLANELLY throughout. Cut up at Birds, Morriston, Swansea 10.64. Front restored.   

 

1250

148

A C/I shedplate "12D" WORKINGTON. Recoded from 10/55 but then became KIRKBY STEPHEN from 2/58, closed on 20/11/61. Totally ex-loco condition.

 

 

149

A. A GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY bulbous glass inkwell. Base nicely etched "GCR" in serif lettering. Small chip out of rim, minus stopper. VGC.

 

B.  An L.N.E.R. glass inkwell. Marked with company initials. Good condition.

 

C.  An LNWR salt-glazed pot inkwell. Small chip to rim. Dia 4.5".

 

D.  An L.M.S. EGG CUP. Marked "LMS" on face. Nice condition.

 

30

 

 

30

 

20

 

25

150

A.  A BR(ScR) totem station sign "DULLATUR". The station was opened in 1846 and eventually absorbed into the North British Railway. Situated on the line between Glasgow and Edinburgh (Via) Falkirk, the station closed in 1967. Some minor face restoration. Good colour and shine. 

 

B.  A wooden roller-shuttered booking office TICKET RACK complete with all racking. Size 30" X 21". Good condition.

 

 

400

 

 

 

55

151

AN alloy single line key token "PENRYN – FALMOUTH. On the Cornish branch line. In "as removed" condition.

 

140

152

AN alloy diesel worksplate "BUILT CREWE 1964" As carried by Class 47 D1573 - becoming 47019. In ex loco condition.

 

240

153

A BR(M) totem station sign "SHENSTONE". Fully flanged, the last station before Lichfield City on the cross city route from Birmingham New street. Nice condition

 

400

154

British Railways 'Lion-Holding-Wheel' alloy crest as fitted to a BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 Electric Locomotive that operated the London Midland Region, West Coast Main Line between Manchester,  Liverpool and London Euston. Ex–loco condition.

 

700

155

A. A Super Voyager nameplate "CHARLES DARWIN" As carried by set No 221121. Named in May 2002 after the British naturalist.  Cast aluminium with blue background. Size 29" x 22". It also has its nose badge & Virgin shield. In "as removed" condition.

 

B. A Pendolino nameplate "VIRGIN QUEST"

 

 

1500

 

 

 

400

156

A BR(WR) enamel station sign "CROSS THE LINE BY THE BRIDGE ONLY". Good colour and shine nice condition. Size 33"x 17".

 

170

157

A Plastic station light cover "NEWTON-ON-AYR". Good condition. Size 26" x 7".

 

158

A LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY mahogany cased signal box BLOCK BELL from "HIGH TOWN". All complete with tapper and nickel plated mushroom bell. In ex box condition. 

 

75

159

A small GCR pattern "INSPECTORS" hand lamp; all complete. No visible marking on the case body. In nice condition.

 

 

160

 A BR(M) totem station sign "KILPATRICK". Fully flanged. Situated on the ex NB line between Glasgow and Dumbarton.  A very nice example.

 

400

161

A C/I smokebox numberplate   "9728". As carried by a GWR 0-6-0PT.  Allocations included 84K Chester (GWR). Then to 6A CHESTER (LMR). Then to 88E Abercynon. Withdrawn and stored at Swindon Works from 5/62 to 8/62. Cut up at Cashmores Newport 9/62. Ex-loco condition.

 

300

162

An alloy diesel worksplate "BRUSH-SULZER No 584-1965" as carried by the BR 2580hp type 4 Co-Co Class 47 D1822 becoming 47341. Ex loco condition.

 

360

163

A C/I shedplate "85B" GLOUCESTER HORTON ROAD. Closed to steam 1/1/66. Totally ex-loco condition.

 

305

164

A BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION. C/I street name sign "LEWIS CRES" with ornate ends. In "as removed" condition. Size 46" x 8".

 

150

165

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. Not Common.

400

166

 A BR(NE) totem station sign "MOORTHORPE". Fully flanged with deep colour and shine and a black surround. An ex - Swinton and Knottingley joint station opened in July 1879.

 

 

167

A brass single line tablet "TORRINGTON JUNC – PETROCKSTOW". A North Devon location. In "as removed" condition.

 

200

168

A brass Tyers single line tablet "TIPTON ST JOHN - BUDLEIGH SALTERTON No 6". From the disused section of the line between Exeter and Exmouth. In original condition.

 

 

169

A C/I shedplate "75D" HORSHAM. Recoded 75E (sub) from 6/62 Triangle on the rear. Totally ex-loco condition.

 

240

170

A BR(W) wooden double sided station destination fingerboard "EXCURSION" TO PADSTOW". Wood with metal ends. Size 46.5 X 5". In nice original condition. A rare survivor.

 

100

171

A BR (ScR) totem station sign "LANARK" fully flanged. Located on the ex Caledonian line to the west of Carstairs; a terminus station. Good colour and shine. 

 

400

172

A British Railways alloy "DOUBLE ARROW". As carried by a Class 47 loco -47188 marked on the rear. In ex loco condition still retaining some original rivets.

 

180

173

A LNER C/I seatback "ANNIESLAND". Front restored, white letters on blue. Left hand corner missing but all letters intact. Size 31" x 4.5". Nice example.

 

 

174

A brass DMU worksplate "GLOUCESTER RAILWAY WAGON & CARRIAGE WORKS LTD – BUILDERS – GLOUCESTER – ENGLAND". VGC.

 

550

175

A BR(S) target station sign "BARNSTAPLE JUNCTION". From an ex-LSWR station opened by the North Devon Railway in August 1854; still open to-day but renamed Barnstaple in 1970. In good condition.

 

750

176

A.   A C/I GWR ball pattern SIGNAL FINIAL. In nice restored condition.

 

B.  A C/I SIGNAL FINIAL- McKenzie – Holland pattern (small type). Nice stored condition.

 


50

 

 

 

 

 

120

177

A BR(NE) enamel station sign "PARCELS". Good colour and shine, nice condition. Size 36"x 12".

 

150

178

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "RENTON". Fully flanged. Situated on the line between Dumbarton and Balloch Pier. Some face restoration. Not Common.

 

 

179

A L&Y wooden station sign "IN" - size 15" x 10". In "as removed" condition.

 

50

180

An alloy electric locomotive nameplate "COMET". As carried by BR Class 86, 86217. Originally E3177, Works No E3469 / E315. The name was carried from October 1980 until October 1985. In totally ex loco condition. Size 26" x 10".

 

 

181

An oval C/I worksplate. "RAILWAY EXECUTIVE" No 1465 – 1953".  Built by Hawthorn-Leslie. As carried by No81 Named "SEAHAM" Worked at N.C.B. Dawton, Co Durham. Ex loco condition.

 

80

182

A C/I shedplate "86B" NEWPORT PILL. Closed during 9/63. Totally ex-loco condition.

 

265

183

A SOUTHERN RAILWAY enamel sign "SOUTHERN RAILWAYS STATION". With pointing arrow, in sunshine lettering. Excellent colour and shine. Size 20" X 15"..

300

184

A WEBB AND THOMPSON single line MINATURE STAFF MACHINE. Brass plated "SUGAR LOAF – CYNGHORDY". The box was located at the top of Sugar Loaf Summit Halt, on the Central Wales line between Craven Arms – Swansea. Ex box condition. 33" high.

 

2200

185

A BR(NE) enamel street direction sign "WHITBY STATION" with British Railways totem logo and feathered arrow. Flanged. Size 21"x10.5". Excellent colour and shine. A nice example.

 

1700

186

A BR(M) totem station sign "CAERNARVON". Half flanged, from the Menai Bridge to Afon Wen route which closed in 1964, the northern section to Caernarvon remaining open until 1970.

 

480

187

A.  A C/I "GWR" 10 Ton No 80603 "D" shaped WAGON PLATE. Restored condition.

 

B.  A C/I  "SR" 12 ton No 54271 "D" shaped WAGON PLATE.  Restored condition.

 

40

 

50

188

A. A Class 37 Worksplate 3406/D864 - 1963

B. A Class 37 Worksplate 3315/D814 - 1963

C. A Class 37 Worksplate 2897/D613 - 1961

D. A Class 37 Worksplate 3244/D679 - 1962

 




350

325

325

325

189

A GWR brass cabside numberplate "5094" As carried by "TRETOWER CASTLE". A 4-6-0 loco’. Built Swindon June 1939, Lot 324. New to Newton Abbot NA, then 4/6/43 Laira LA; Newton Abbot again 9/2/44; Bath Road 82A 6/7/50; Weymouth 82F 6/51; Bath Road again 7/51; Swindon 82C 31/7/56; Gloucester 85B 21/8/56; Swindon again 25/6/58; Gloucester again 16/10/58; Bath Road again 30/6/60; finally St. Philip’s Marsh 82B 16/9/60 on closure of Bath Road to steam. Withdrawn from service 21/9/62. Stored at Sr. Philip’s Marsh 9/62 to 11/62, then sold to Cashmore's Newport November 1962. Total recorded mileage 948,540. Fitted with 4-row super heater November 1952, double-chimney boiler June 1960. Tretower Castle is situated some ten miles southeast of Brecon, Powys, and is a 12th Century tower within the ruins of a Norman castle. Front restored, back totally ex-loco condition.

 

3500

190

A. A BR mahogany cased SIGNAL BOX BLOCK BELL. Steel cow bell. In good overall condition.

 

B. BR(W) Block Bell stamped "NEWQUAY".

 


60

 

110

191

A brass single line key token "BANAVIE – ANNAT". On the Fort William to Mallaig line. In "as removed" condition.

.

130

192

A S.R. Brass "WHISTLE DOME TOP". As carried by a "Adams 4-4-2T class 415 Loco. Acquired off 30584 while on an Eastleigh Works open day visit when all 3 loco’s of the class were lined up for scrap. A rare survivor. One member of the class 30583 was saved and now  preserved at the Blue Bell Rly,

   

100

193

A selection of LNWR brass engraved LEVER PLATES. Seven in total. Numbers include 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - all mounted on a piece of oak. Removed from Longridge signal box near Preston..VGC.

   

 

194

A BR(S) totem station sign "HORSEBRIDGE". Fully flanged. Located on the Ex LSWR section between Andover and Romsey. Closed in 1964. Excellent colour and shine, good condition. Not Common.

 

750

195

A LNER C/I seatback "CREWS HILL". From the Ex GNR station on the Hertford Loop, out of King’s Cross.  Restored condition, mounted on a backboard. Weld repair to rear, otherwise good condition.  Size 31 X 4.5".

 

200

196

A circular GERMAN TAIL LAMP. White front lens, red rear lens. Complete with vessel and burner.  Restored condition.

100

197

A BR(WR) enamel station sign "PLATFORMS 3 & 4" with pointing arrow.  Good colour and shine. Size 36"x 18".

 

140

198

AN alloy DEPOT PLAQUE depicting the "CREWE CAT".  Size 14" x 10". Good condition. Not common.

 

250

199

AN LNWR mahogany cased FLETCHERS DOUBLE LINE BLOCK INSTRUMENT. With Ivorine location plates "NTH EREWASH JUNC–UP LINE-DOWN LINE". Excellent condition. Size 24" x 9".

 

SOLD

200

A brass locomotive nameplate "HOLLAND AFRIKA LINE". As carried by the Southern Railway Bullied design Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive No. 35023. Completed at Eastleigh Works it was rebuilt minus the original "air smoothed" casing. Allocations included 72A Exmouth Jct, 71B Bournemouth; 70G Weymouth, 70A Nine Elms from where it was withdrawn in July 1967. Cut up at Buttigiegs, Newport 4/68. Vendor's ownership since 1968. "Never seen the light of day" in 45 years. Left hand side plate. Never been offered in auction before. Purchased by tender in 1968 by the original owner for £148.00. Truly a superb and stunning example.

33500

201

A. An original OIL PAINTING. By Joe Townend, showing a Merchant Navy Class Loco 35023 "HOLLAND AFRIKA LINE" at Nine Elms shed on the last day of steam on the Southern Region - 9th July 1967. Framed and mounted. Size 44" x 36".

 

202

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "EAST FORTUNE". Fully flanged. An Ex NBR station on the east coast mainline between Drem and Dunbar. Opened in 1849, closed May 1964. Excellent colour and shine. Last time in auction 2007.

 

600

203

A C/I Cheshire Lines Committee "TRESPASS" sign. Original trackside condition, with clear post mark on rear.

 

100

204

A (DB) German Railways Locomotive Numberplate "38 2093".Built in 1917 – Withdrawn 1967. In removed condition. Size 27.5 X 8". Locomotive built at the Berliner Maschinenbau-Aktiengesellschaft locomotive works. Locomotive finally withdrawn from Husum locomotive depot.

 

240

205

A C/I shedplate "2K" BUSHBURY. From 9/9/63, closed on 12/4/65. Front restored.

 

 

206

A Class 40 diesel FLAME CUT NUMBER PANEL "204".  Guillotine cut. Ex loco’ condition.

 

150

207

An alloy single line key token "BISHOP NYMPTON AND MOLLAND – EAST ANSTEY". On the North Devon line. In "as removed" condition.

 

200

208

A BR(M) totem station sign "BLAKE STREET". Fully flanged. Located on the cross city line between Birmingham and Lichfield. Good colour and shine. In excellent condition.

 

260

209

A.   An L.N.W.R. C/I oval BRIDGEPLATE "No 28" Restored condition.

 

B.   An LMS C/I oval BRIDGEPLATE "No 11". Restored condition.

 

110

 

70

210

A.   An LNER C/I doorplate "PORTERS". Restored condition.

 

B.  A N.E.R. enamel station doorplate "PORTERS ROOM". Good overall condition. Size 20.5 x 5¼".

 

70

 

100

211

A GWR brass cabside numberplate "6703". As carried by a 67XX Pannier Tank 0-6-0. Allocation 88B CARDIFF EAST DOCK throughout. Stored and cut up at Swindon Works 2.58. In ex-loco condition.   

 

 

212

A  BR enamel "HOME SIGNAL" arm. Stand size. Good condition.

 

40

213

A  BR enamel small HOME "SHUNTING SIGNAL" ARM. Good condition. Size 21" X 6.5. In excellent condition.

 

50

214

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "HIGH STREET". Fully flanged with deep colour and shine. An ex-NBR Glasgow suburban area station originally named "College" when opened in 1866, renamed in January 1914.

 

550

215

An original OIL PAINTING, by Joe Townend, showing a black 5 44757 hauling a mixed freight. Size 44" x 36".

 

216

A large WATER GAUGE ASSEMBLY, reputedly from a GWR loco’. Cast brass water level indicators and valves. Complete with its glass protectors. An impressive item. Not Common.

   

1250

217

An alloy single line key token "EGGESFORD – KING NYMPTON. On the North Devon line. In "as removed" condition.

 

110

218

A C/I shedplate "88A" CARDIFF CANTON from 9/60. Closed to steam on 10/9/62. Totally ex-loco condition.

 

290

219

A BR(WR) totem station sign "BARMOUTH". Half flanged. Located on the Cambrian Coast line between Dovey Jct and Pwllheli. Good condition.

 

800

220

An alloy diesel locomotive nameplate "GREAT BRITAIN". As carried by BR Class 47, 47508. This loco was one of the first of its class to be named after the ending of the naming ban. The name was carried from March 1979 until July 1985 when the loco was re- named "S.S. GREAT BRITAIN". The loco’ was used for a wide variety of duties encompassing express passenger turns together with less glamorous freight workings. In totally ex loco condition.

 

2400

221

A pair of  C/I "LNWR CRANE PLATES". Numbers 1813 & 1814, both front restored, one with slight weld. Size 9.5 x 4". VGC.

 

 

222

An alloy highway road sign "CROSSING NO GATES". Depicting the 0-6-0 loco’ in the topsegment. Size 21" x 12".

 

160

223

A LNER C/I seatback "HALTWHISTLE" Front restored white letters on black. Size 36"x 4". Nice example

 

 

224

A.  A framed and glazed CARRIAGE PRINT "SANDSEND" near Whitby, Yorkshire by Jack Merriott.

 

B.   A framed and glazed CARRIAGE PRINT "PICKERING" Yorkshire. By Jack Merriott. Good condition.

 

C.   A framed and glazed CARRIAGE PRINT "INVERARAY CASTLE" Loch Fyne, Argyll. By Jack Merriott. Good condition.

 

D.   A framed and glazed CARRIAGE PRINT "ST. MAWES" near Falmouth. By Gyrth Russell.

 

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40

 

80

 

90

225

A BR(M) totem station sign "ASTON". Fully flanged. The first station on the cross city line out of Birmingham New Street to Lichfield.   Good colour and shine. In excellent condition. First time ever offered in auction. Also known for its steam shed location 3D and later 21D.

 

 

226

A BR(M) totem station sign "WITTON". Fully flanged. The second station on the line out of Birmingham New Street to Walsall. Wall mounted version. Good colour and shine. In excellent condition

 

1050

227

Great Northern Railway fully titled C/I TRESPASS NOTICE. Kings Cross 1896. Together with a LNER C/I 'long' 40/- GATE NOTICE, casting 0.66 with company initials one end.

 

100

228

An alloy single line key token "PORTSMOUTH ARMS – UMBERLEIGH". On the North Devon line. IN "as removed" condition.

 

229

A C/I smokebox numberplate "73099". As carried by the BR Standard Class 5, 4-6-0 Loco built 12/55. Allocations included 10C Patricroft then 6A Chester. Then to 66A Polmadie from where it was withdrawn. Stored from 10/66-5/67. Cut up Motherwell Machinery & Scrap Co. Wishaw 6/67. Ex-loco condition.

 

 

230

Three small steel loco’ "OIL CANS". All in good condition.

40

231

A C/I shedplate 5D STOKE. Closed to steam 7/8/67. Totally ex-loco condition.

 

210

232

A brass dual language SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY locomotive cabside number plate "2757 – 19D" from the 3ft 6in gauge 4-8-2 locomotive built by North British. Designed for use on lightly laid branch lines, this class of loco’ was fitted with rotary cam valve gear. Although some locos worked in the reef areas and out of Bloemfontein, most ended their days in the Western Cape and had all been withdrawn by 1978.  Good condition.

400

233

A LNER brass oval "9 X 5" Locomotive worksplates No1146 – 1947. As carried by a B1, built by Vulcan foundry lot No 5504. Entered traffic 22/4/47 and spending all its existence in Scotland sheds included 61A Kittybrewster, 62A Thornton Jct, 64C Dalry Road, from where it was withdrawn. Scrapped by T W Ward, Inverkeithing in 1969.    

 

180

234

A BR(ScR) totem station enamel sign "CHARING CROSS". Fully flanged. Situated between Glasgow Queen Street and Partick on the ex NB suburban route. Last time in Auction 2005. See next lot.

 

350

235

A BR (ScR) enamel street direction sign "CHARING CROSS" with British Railways totem logo and feathered arrow. Flanged. Size 21"x10.5". Some restoration work carried out, otherwise good colour and shine.

 

 

236

An alloy single line key token "INSTOW - BIDEFORD. On the North Devon line. In "as removed" condition.

 

150

237

A  L & Y Railway two-line, two-position mahogany cased BLOCK INSTRUMENT from "FRESHFIELD" signal box. See matching instrument at lot 6. Base 13" x 7" and stands 13.5" tall. Nice original condition.

 

238

A SOUTHERN RAILWAY enamel target station sign "RYDE ST JOHNS". Ex- Isle of Wight railway station opened in September 1866. A rare example not often seen in auction. Original station condition with some small rusting around edges.

 

2800

239

A GCR 3 aspect HAND LAMP "APPLETON PATTERN". With original vessel and burner marked "GCR". Complete, nice example.

 

140

240

A Voyager nameplate "BLACK COUNTRY VOYAGER" as carried by set No 220028. Named in May 2002 to mark the introduction of the fleet on Wolverhampton services. Cast aluminium with red background. Size 39" x 15". In good condition.

 

1100

241

A LNER C/I seatback "BOWLING". Ex station condition. White letters on black. Size 26" X 4.5". Nice example

 

350

242

A.  A Set of 3 C/I L.M.S. signalbox LEVER PLATES. (1) "UP FAST & SLOW". (2) "GOODS TO SLOW". (3) "FAST TO SLOW HOME". In "as removed" condition.

 

B.  A Set of 3 C/I L.M.S. signalbox LEVER PLATES. (1) "SLIP TO UP FAST". (2) "TO UP SLOW". (3) "FROM UP GOODS". In "as removed" condition.

 

40

 

40

243

A brass NAMEPLATE “CITY OF CARDIFF” from a Burrell Showman’s Road Locomotive No. 3715, built for Cardiff Showman White Brothers 8nhp double crank compound, the dimensions for the cylinders are as follows 7" x 11" x 12". Size 30” X 3.5”. In very good condition.

 

750

244

A BR(ER) totem station sign. "WEST GREEN". Half flanged. Located on the abandoned Palace Gates line in North London. Opened in January 1878, closed to passengers in January 1963. In excellent condition. A rare totem. Last time sold in auction Jan. 2004.

 

3400

245

LNER pattern 2 Aspect LOCOMOTIVE HEAD LAMP. Missing vessel assembly but retaining flip-over red lens.  Nice restored condition.

 

95

246

An alloy single line key token "BORTH - ABERYSTWYTH. On the Cambrian section. In "as removed" condition.

 

185

247

A C/I shedplate + SC plate "66F" BEATTOCK from 2/7/62. Ex-loco condition.

 

310

248

A large pattern SUGGS HANGING LAMP, missing glass globe and mantle. Finished in brown enamel. Good condition.

 

60

249

A Ffestiniog Railway brass engraved SHELF PLATE "TAN-Y-BWLCH". Located between Portmadoc & Ffestiniog. Nice original condition.

 

60

250

A BR(NE) totem station sign "STOCKTON". Fully flanged with black edged lettering. From the birthplace of railways. The station donating this totem was the fourth to have this name, Opened in June1852 and still open to-day. Fine deep colour and shine. A really excellent example.

 

2500

251

A BR(NE) totem station sign "DARLINGTON". Fully flanged with excellent colour and shine. An ex-NER station opened in September 1825 but rebuilt in July 1887 with a 3-span overall roof.

A most desirable item. Another superb example.

 

2600

252

A  L.S.W.R. C/I circular STOP SIGN showing "S" in the middle. Ex trackside condition.

  

100

253

A C/I L & Y door plate "LAMP ROOM". Ex station condition. Weld repair on rear. Size 18" x 3.5".

 

60

254

 

 

An alloy single line key token "FREMINGTON - INSTOW. On the North Devon line. In "as removed" condition.

 

 

 

255

A pair of G.E Rly mahogany Sykes Block instruments from Tottenham South Junction signalbox on the main line out of Liverpool Street, both mounted on their original timber shelf, One showing location on the dial as "38 LOCKED - TO TOTTENHAM STATION " with its brass home repeater still affixed and other  showing "44- TO STARTER - TRAIN ACCEPTED – FROM SOUTH JUNCTION". Both in excellent original ex box condition still with the Sykes manufactures brass plate on. A superb pair!!!!

 

 

256

A C/I Smokebox numberplate "44952". As carried by a LMS Class 5 4-6-0.  Allocation was 64D Carstairs from 1957 until withdrawal in 10/66. Stored at Carstairs from 10/66-1/67. Cut up at Motherwell Machinery & Scrap Co. Wishaw 2/67.

 

820

257

An original OIL PAINTING. by Joe Townend, showing a 9F Loco 92071 emerging out of a tunnel. Framed and mounted. Size 44" x 36".

 

180

258

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "DUMBARTON CENTRAL". Half flanged. From the ex Dumbarton and Balloch joint line station opened in July 1850. The suffix was added in March 1952 and is still open to-day. VGC.

 

400

259

A C/I shedplate "17D" ROWSLEY. Recoded 17C from 2/58. Totally ex-loco condition.

 

230

260

A GWR stamped 3 aspect HAND LAMP. Complete. VGC.

 

65

261

A C/I shedplate "86C" HEREFORD from 9/60. Closed on 2/11/64. Front restored.

 

180

262

An alloy single line key token "DULVERTON – EAST ANSTEY".  On the North Devon line. In "as removed" condition.

 

 

263

A pair of wooden CLOTHES BRUSHES.  Marked in the bristles "LNER" and stamped 1927. Brushes are each 10"" long. VGC.

 

 

264

An LNER C/I doorplate "LADIES WAITING ROOM". Unrestored condition. Size 21" X 4.5".

 

60

265

An alloy diesel locomotive nameplate "THORNABY DEMON". As carried by E /E Class 37, 37512. The name was carried from May 1988 until November 1994. In totally ex loco condition. Size 65" x 10".

 

3750

266

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "DYSART". Fully flanged. Situated between Edinburgh and Thornton Jct. Good colour and shine.

 

1500

267

A GWR brass lever plate showing "9 MAIN-TO CROSS. 10, DISC FOR No 9 POINTS BACKING FROM UP MAIN. 11, No1 UP SIDING – DOWN MAIN. 12, DISC FOR No11 POINTS". In "as removed" condition.

 

75

268

A loco’ driver’s original "GREASE TOP HAT" along with the BR (M) maroon "BRITISH RAILWAY" totem style cap badge. Head size 7¼  stamped  inside1964, as brand new.

 

200

269

A round HORSE BRASS engraved "LNWR". VGC.

  

 

270

An LNER C/I seatback "JORDANHILL". Front restored, white letters on blue. Size 32" X 4.5". Nice example.

 

 

271

A GWR. 1947 mahogany cased, double line BLOCK INSTRUMENT. "DOWN LINE – UP LINE, LINE CLEAR – TRAIN ON LINE".  In fine original condition.

 

120

272

An alloy single line key token "BODMIN GENERAL – BOSCARNE". End removed. Together with the original GWR alloy hoop carrier.

 

210

273

A C/I shedplate "74B" RAMSGATE  recoded 73G from 10/58. Closed on 18/6/62.  Showing triangle on the rear. Unrestored.

 

250

274

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "SHETTLESTON". Fully flanged. Shettleston was opened on 1 February 1871 when the Coatbridge Branch of the North British Railway opened. In 1877, the station became a junction with the opening of the Glasgow, Bothwell, Hamilton and Coatbridge Railway with the commencement of freight services to Bothwell on 1 November 1877 and passenger services on 1 April 1878. Also known to many as one of the Scottish steam scrap yards. Never been offered in auction before.

720

275

An LNER C/I doorplate "PRIVATE". Restored condition.

 

40

276

A C/I cabside numberplate "2272" as carried by a 22XX. Built by GWR Collets. 0-6-0. Allocation included 87G Carmarthen. Withdrawn 8/59 stored and cut up at Swindon Works from 9/59 - 1/60.  Totally ex-loco condition.

 

800

277

A BR(W) totem station sign "MACHYNLLETH". Fully flanged and from the Cambrian line. Excellent colour & shine.

 

SOLD

278

A BR(M) SQ White locomotive "HEAD LAMP". Complete and in restored condition.

 

120

279

A C/I LMS oval worksplate "BUILT HORWICH 1949" as carried by ex - Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 43027 last shedded at 10D Lostock Hall. Withdrawn May 1968. Front restored, back ex loco condition.

250

280

A BR(M) totem station sign "LICHFIELD CITY". Fully flanged with deep colour and shine. From the LNWR station opened in 1884 on the Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trent line. VGC.

 

600

281

An alloy single line key token "ST BLAZEY – ST BLAZEY BRIDGE CROSSING". A Cornish location. In "as removed" condition.

130

282

A BR(E) SQ FOOTPLATE GAUGE LAMP. All complete, as new condition.

 

52

283

A BR(S) enamel station sign "PLATFORMS 4 & 5" arrow pointing right. Good colour and shine nice condition. Size 24"x 18".

 

110

284

A BR(M) totem station sign "CARK AND CARTMEL". Fully flanged. Located on the Furness Railway’s southern section of the Cumbrian coast between Carnforth and Barrow. One face repair. Good colour and shine.

 

700

285

A C/I wagon plate "MIDLAND BRAKE No 1267". Size 13.5" x 7¼". Nice restored condition.

 

120

286

A (DB) German Railways Locomotive Numberplate "44 665".Built in1941 – Withdrawn 1973. In removed condition. Size 24" X 8". Locomotive built at the Borsig locomotive works Henningsdorf under works number 15121. Converted to oil firing in 1960, renumbered in 1968 and finally withdrawn from Rheine locomotive depot as 043 665-9.  

  

160

287

A pair of GWR brass SIGNAL LEVER PLATES. (1) "8 DOWN RELIEF HOME 23". (2) "6 DOWN RELIEF DETONATOR-OFF-ON". In "as removed" condition.

 

110

288

S.R. station enamel "FOR TRAINS TO LEWES – BRIGHTON – EASTBOURNE – HASTING". Size 96" x 12". Some face restoration.

 

250

289

A BR(M) totem station sign "HUNTS CROSS". Fully flanged from the Cheshire lines route from Liverpool Central to Manchester, situated west of Halewood.. Good colour and shine. In good condition.

 

350

290

A 1930’s London transport underground station enamel sign. ""SWISS COTTAGE" in excellent condition with  deep colour and high gloss, with no restoration, the sign is slightly curved to fit on the tunnel wall. Size 18" version (medium).

 

SOLD

291

A brass diesel locomotive CAB PLATE. As carried by a BRCW class 26, works number DEL 84 -1959 as D5339, becoming 26039. Ex loco condition.

 

SOLD

292

An alloy single line key token "PENWITHERS JC - PENRYN. On the Cornish branch line between Truro and Falmouth. In "as removed" condition.

 

150

293

A LNWR C/I oval bridge plate "No 126". Normal ampersand style. "Face only" restored condition.

 

60

294

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "BEARSDEN". Fully flanged. From an ex -NBR station on the Milngavie branch north of Glasgow, opened in April 1863 and still open to-day. An uncommon totem. VGC.

 

400

295

A square BR white TAIL LAMP. All complete. VGC.

 

 

296

A BR lion over wheel transfer mounted on a wooden shield. Nice example.

 

60

297

A LNER pattern bull nosed 3 aspect "INSPECTORS" hand lamp. All complete with vessel and burner. VGC.

 

120

298

A BR(ScR) enamel station direction sign "STATION" showing arrow pointing left. Good condition. Size 20" x 10".

 

140

299

A pair of titled L&Y & Co C/I "STEP TREADS". Restored condition. Size 12" X 2.5".

 

130

300

A  BR(M) totem station sign "BIRKENHEAD NORTH". Fully flanged. A terminus station south of the River Mersey on the Wirral line to Chester. One face repair. Good colour and shine.

 

300

301

A BR(M) enamel station doorplate "TICKETS AND ENQUIRES" In nice condition. Size 18" X 6".

 

205

302

A BR(WR) enamel station sign "LADIES WAITING ROOM". Good colour and shine, nice condition. Size 24"x 18".

 

100

303

A C/I oval worksplate "BUILT DERBY 1954". Class 08 shunter. D3090 - 08075. Withdrawn December 1981. Ex loco condition.

 

120

304

A C/I oval wagon plate "TO CARRY 10 TONS – BUILT YORK 1922. Restored condition.

 

35

305

A BR(SR) totem station sign "POLEGATE". Fully flanged. This East Sussex station was originally opened in June 1846 by the LBSCR, situated on the Main line between Lewes and Hastings, still open to-day. Very good colour and shine.

 

420

306

A BR(ScR) enamel station doorplate "PRIVATE". Size 18" X 3.5". VGC.

 

105

307

A BR(W) doorplate "PRIVATE". Size 18" x 3.5". VGC.

 

105

308

A C/I wagon plate "REPAIR ADVICE – CAMBRIAN WAGON WORKS LTD – CARDIFF". Unrestored.

 

32

309

A pair of 1930s steel petrol cans. 1 X "SHELL MOTOR SPIRIT" and 1 x "MOTOR B.P. SPIRIT". VGC.

 

100

310

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "PARTICK HILL". Half flanged. A Glasgow suburban station; one of three stations in Partick, along with Central and West stations, but this was the only one of the three stations to be spared in the Beeching cuts of the mid-1960s, having been extensively rebuilt in 1958. VGC.

 

311

A BR(S) railway poster enamel "BRITISH RAILWAYS".  Good colour and shine. Size 53" X 6".

85

312

A C/I shedplate "70F" FRATTON by 23/4/55, Closed on 2/11/59.  Showing triangle on the rear. Unrestored.

 

210

313

A BR leather GUARD’S BAG. As new. Complete with Red & Yellow flags. Excellent condition.

 

100

314

An Electric Class 81 locomotive worksplate as carried by a BRC &W Co Ltd. "AEI -1960" Ex 81006. In as removed ex –loco condition. Nice example.

 

1200

315

A  Cast iron "¼" MILE POST with a very unusual and ornate, in design, shaped top; affixed to a steel post. Believed to be from the "M S J & A R".

 

100

316

A.  An. enamel advertising sign "LYONS TEA SOLD HERE". Double sided with wall mounting flange; 18" x 12". Both sides in very good condition.

 

B.  An enamel advertising sign "LYONS CAKES". Double sided with wall mounted flange. 15.5" x 17.5", in very good condition.

 

 

317

An alloy MAKERS PLATE as carried by the Leyland LE3 prototype Class 141 DMU. In "as removed" condition. Very rare indeed.

 

150

318

An SR locomotive circular steel HEADCODE DISC. Complete with carrying handle and fixing bracket to the rear. Ex-service condition. Carried by 35021 "NEW ZEALAND LINE".

 

200

319

An SR three-aspect HANDLAMP. All complete with burner and vessel. Good condition.

 

70

320

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "COWLAIRS". Half flanged. Originally a NB railway station closed in 1964. A famous location due to the nearby Locomotive Works. Minor edge restoration. Never been offered in auction before.

 

2100

321

A GWR C/I cabside numberplate "5669" As carried by a 5600 Class 0-6-2T built at Swindon in June 1926 and allocated new to 88A CARDIFF(Cathays). By the end of its GWR days it was at  88C Barry moving back to Cathays and finally 88B RADYR from where it was withdrawn in September 1964 and cut  up at Woodhams, Barry in February 1965. The front repainted cream on red, the back untouched.

 

450

322

A BR(M) station enamel sign "5 M.P.H". Size 24" X 18". Good colour and shine.

 

110

323

An alloy diamond diesel depot plaque depicting the "COCKNEY SPARROW". This was the logo for Stratford Depot.  18" x 18". Ex-loco condition. Ex 37140.

 

300

324

A C/I bi-lingual notice "BEWARE OF TRAINS" (believed GWR). Size 32" X 24". Ex-trackside condition.

 

400

325

A Caledonian locomotive hooter /whistle - comes with valve and mounting. A type fitted to many Caledonian locomotives and the same as carried by Talyllyn Railway No2 Dolgoch for many years. An excellent polished example.

 

500

326

An illuminated plastic "BRITISH RAILWAYS AGENTS" advertising sign as seen in travel agents establishments in the 1970s. In full working order. Size 39.5" x 6.5".

 

 

327

A BR(W) station enamel sign "PLATFORM 1" with arrow. Size 24" X 18". Good colour and shine.

 

180

328

A Class 40 diesel FLAME CUT NUMBER PANEL "350".  Guillotine cut. Ex loco’ condition.

 

 

329

A framed and glazed selection of LUGGAGE LABELS (45). All Southern Railway labels. Size 23" X 18".

 

 

330

A BR(M) totem station sign "BLOXWICH". Fully flanged. On the line between Walsall and Rugeley. Good colour and shine. Some minor edge repainting. Not common. Last time in auction December 2001.

 

1800

331

A BR(M) totem station sign "PELSALL". Fully flanged. The station opened in 1849 as part of the South Staffs line between Brownhills and Rushall. The station closed as part of the Beeching axe in 1965 although the line that passed through it did not close until 1984. Last time in auction in 1991. Superb colour and shine.

 

1000

332

A BR brass signal indicator mounted on a wooden plinth. Good condition.

 

180

333

A C/I wagon plate "STANDARD RAIL WAGON CO LTD – BUILDERS – 1958 – STOCKPORT". Unrestored.

 

45

334

A BR(E) enamel station car stop sign "3". Fully flanged in immaculate condition. Size 12" X 18".

 

75

335

A diesel brass oval Industrial Locomotive worksplate. "Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd. Leeds England NoD1090 – 1958". Gardner Engined powered. Sent new to New Stubbin Colliery where it carried the name NEW STUBBIN No 54. It moved to Dinnington Colliery in

1978 and was scrapped at C F Booth in February 1988.As removed condition.

 

100

336

A.  A brass radiator plate "HUNSLET" from an industrial locomotive. Size 17" X 3.5". In "as removed" condition.

 

B.  A alloy radiator plate "HUNSLET". From an industrial locomotive. Size 24" x 6"". In "as removed" condition.

 

50

 

40

337

A BR(SR) totem station sign "KENT HOUSE". Half flanged. The station is on the line connecting Herne Hilland Beckenham Junction, opened by the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (LCDR) on 1 July 1863, but Kent House station was not opened until 1 October 1884 and was originally named "Kent House (Beckenham)". I41 – Very good colour and shine.

 

 

338

A GWR C/I Cabside numberplate "3818" As carried by a Class "2800" 2-8-0 built at Swindon in April 1940. Allocated new to Cardiff Canton, later sheds included 86E Severn Tunnel Junction, 82C Swindon, 83D Laira, 86G Pontypool Road and 86B Newport. It was converted at Swindon to burn oil between 1945 & 1948 and was withdrawn from 81C Southall in June 1965 and cut up at Birds Ltd in Risca in August 1965. The plate has been welded across the centre and across the left hand corner but this does not show on the repainted front. Supplied with historical data sheet. Front repainted only.

   

300

339

A BR(M) station enamel sign "PLEASE SHOW TICKETS". Size 16" X 10". Excellent condition.

 

100

340

A BR(W) totem station sign "TOWYN". Fully flanged, from the Cambrian railways coastal section between Dovey Jct and Pwllheli. The town is also served by the Talyllyn railway. Very good condition.

 

SOLD

341

A silver TICKET HOLDER. Hallmarked silver Edmondson ticket holder which allows ticket to be viewed and clipped whilst in the holder. Very rare and attractive.

 

150

342

A C/I Great Eastern Railway "CAUTION". To drivers and owners of Locomotives etc-11 lines of text. In good restored condition. Size 19" x 14".

 

60

343

A framed and glazed PRINT depicting an LNER locomotive passing Delamere Signal Box., Cheshire. Print 64/1000. Size 20" X 16".

 

 

344

A framed and glazed SOUTHERN RAILWAY MAP of lines on the Isle of Wight contained in its original frame. Size 26" X 11".

 

130

345

A BR(NE) totem station sign " FERRYHILL". Half flanged. Situated on the East Coast Main Line between Durham and Darlington, closed in 1967. Superb condition.

 

1100

346

A mahogany SWITCHING OUT BOX as used in signal boxes. Good condition.

 

 

347

A brass industrial locomotive worksplate "Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd. Leeds England No DM 741 – 1951". As carried by 2ft Gauge loco. Built Leeds 4/7/1951 and sent to Dinnington Colliery until 1964. Then it moved to Kiveton Park Colliery where it was scrapped in 1988. It was an underground engine.

 

110

348

A Class 25 diesel FLAME CUT NUMBER PANEL "D7672".  Guillotine cut. Ex loco.

 

100

349

A N.E.R enamel station doorplate "GENERAL ROOM". Good overall condition. Size 20.5 x 5¼".

 

100

350

A BR(M) totem station sign "FELIXSTOWE TOWN" Half flanged. It was opened by the Great Eastern Railway (GER) in 1898 as Felixstowe Town Railway Station but since 1967 has been the only station in the town. Good colour and shine, some face restoration. Not common.

 

900

351

 

A C/I shedcode plate "21B" BOURNEVILLE, closed to steam on 15/2/60. Totally ex loco condition. 2F painted on the rear.

 

 

220

352

 

A C/I smokebox numberplate   "90357". As carried by a WD 2-8-0.  Allocations included 56A Wakefield, then 55E Normanton - then to 52G Sunderland.. Withdrawn and stored at Sunderland from 9/66 to 11/66. Cut up at Drapers Hull 12/66. Ex-loco condition.

 

 

820

353

 

A C/I shedplate "9B" STOCKPORT EDGELEY. Closed on 5/5/68. Front restored.

 

 

220

354

 

A BR(M) totem station sign "HOLLINWOOD" Fully flanged. From the ex L&Y route between Manchester Victoria and Oldham and has recently been rebuilt and opened as a Metrolink tram stop. Very good condition.

 

 

350

355

 

A C/I shedplate "83B" TAUNTON. Ex-loco condition with a BR weld repair.

 

 

210

356

 

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "ESKBANK AND DALKEITH". Fully flanged in VGC with deep colour and shine. A Waverley route station originally named Gallowshall when opened by the NBR in June1847, renamed Eskbank in 1850 and finally Eskbank and Dalkeith in 1954, closed January 1969.

 

 

1500

357

 

A GWR wooden mahogany indicator "LAMP IN/LAMP OUT". Complete and in good condition.

 

 

60

358

 

A BR(M) totem station sign "FRODSHAM" Fully flanged. On the line between Warrington and Chester. Some face restoration.

 

 

 

359

 

Four C/I "D" shaped wagon plates, Three "Met – Cam", one "Pressed Steel". All Ex wagon condition.

 

 

40

360

 

A 1970s B/W modern station sign "TIMPERLEY". Good condition.

 

 

75

361

 

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "QUEENS PARK". Half flanged. The station was opened in 1886 and even to today serves the Queens Park area of Glasgow. Situated between Neilston and Glasgow Central - the lines through the station were electrified in 1962. Lost some shine.

 

 

200

362

 

A C/I oval wagon plate "CHAS ROBERTS & CO LTD – HORBURY WORKS – WAKEFIELD, TO CARRY 21T". Unrestored.

 

 

 

363

 

An oval C/I worksplate. "RAILWAY EXECUTIVE" No 797 – 1953".  Ex loco condition.

 

 

 

364

 

A C/I triangle G.N.R. embossed "¼" mile post top. Nice restored condition.

 

 

40

365

 

A GWR wooden "WHEEL CHOCK". As used in Swindon Loco Works to help the movement of wagons / wheel sets etc. Unusual survivor.

 

 

45

366

 

A BR(E) totem station sign "WROXHAM" Fully flanged. On the former M & GN line between Norwich and Cromer. In excellent mint condition. Rare example.

 

 

3000

367

 

A C/I smokebox numberplate "58228". As carried by a Johnson 2F. Allocations included 17D Rowsley, 17C Coalville, 18A Toton. Withdrawn and stored at Derby Works 3/62. Cut up at in the works 4/62.. Purchased for 30 bob and collected from Stoke station. Ex-loco condition

 

 

600

368

 

A rectangular alloy signal box nameboard "SWINDON TOWN A". On the Ex Mid & S W Jct between Cirencester and Marlborough, closed to passengers in 1961 and finally 1964 to freight. The original box plates were more "chunky" and of wood it was still attached in the late 1940s but certainly by late 50s it was the newer lighter metal plate that is on offer today. Swindon "A" box was at the north end of Swindon Town Station. There was a larger "B" box at the south end – again with identical later style plate. Size 50"x 6". Good condition. Items from this line are very rare and collectable indeed.

 

 

SOLD

369

 

A brass oval SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY locomotive cabside numberplate "1171 – 8CW" from the 3ft 6in gauge, 4-8-0 mixed traffic locomotive built by North British, works number 15812 – 1903.  Originally a class 8C No 480, later modernized and given new cylinders under CME Walton, hence the (W) suffix to the number. Good condition.

 

 

650

370

 

A BR(M) totem station sign "WHITACRE" Fully flanged. On the line between Birmingham and Nuneaton. In excellent condition. Nice example.

 

 

400

371

 

A C/I shedplate "9G" NORTHWICH. Ex-loco condition with a small piece missing on the right side of the plate.

 

 

 

372

 

A 1970’s modern image black and white station sign "OLDBURY" Size 38" x 13". Mint condition.

 

 

70

373

 

A BR(E) enamel station sign "EDWINSTOWE" On the old GC section between Mansfield and Lincoln. Some minor enamel loss otherwise overall in good condition, a rare sign from this location. Size 30" x 5".

 

 

200

374

 

A 1930’s London transport underground station enamel sign. "St JOHN’S WOOD" in excellent condition with great deep colour and high gloss, with no restoration, the sign is slightly curved to fit on the tunnel wall. Size 18" version (medium).

 

 

 

375

 

A BR(ScR) totem station sign "ALLOA" Half flanged. On the line between Sterling and Dunfermline. In excellent condition. Not common.

 

 

1050

376

A 1970’s Re-production brass steam locomotive nameplate, "HARLECH CASTLE". The original once carried by the Castle Class 4-6-0 No. 5047. Made by Seven Lamb, Stratford –upon-Avon. In very good condition.

 

500

377

 

A brass "BUNKER PLATE"  aS  carried by a L.N.E.R. L1 Locomotive "TANK MUST NOT BE FILLED ABOVE BRACKETS BELOW MANHOLE" Size 8" x 6". Ex loco condition. Painted light apple green. Unusual survivor. In good condition.

 

 

 

378

 

An alloy single line tablet "MOULTON – CLAY LAKE" No 3. On the line between Spalding – South Lynn. Good condition.

 

 

450

379

 

A set of three signalbox brass "PLUNGERS". Good condition.

 

120

380

 

A set of three signalbox Bakerlite "INDICATORS". VGC.

 

 

75

381

 

A L.N.W.R. three aspect hand lamp, stamped on the side casing "HOLYHEAD". No vessel or burner. Outer case and front glass all complete. Good condition.

 

 

50

382

 

A C/I Bridge makers plate "E FINCH & CO LIM-td, ENGINEERS 1907 IRONFOUNDERS & Co CHEPSTOW. Front restored a long time ago. Good condition. Size 12" x 7.5.

 

 

45

383

 

A BR 9F C/I "REVERSER AND CUT-OFF WHEEL ASSEMBLEY" All compete and restored in grey primer. Acquired from Woodham of Barry. A rare survivor from our glorious steam age. 

 

 

1500

384

 

A selection of four G.W.R. Brass signalbox lever plates. 1. "2 UP MAIN HOME". 2.  "13 DISC FOR No12". 3. "49 DOWN MAIN START’G". 4. "36 DISC FORNo39". Good condition.

 

 

 

385

 

A Single GWR signal box brass lever, large version, "16 TO HUMP YARD START’G. Size 5" x 3".Good condition.

 

 

 

386

 

A S.R. 3 aspect "HAND LAMP". Stamped "SR" on side casing. All complete with vessel, burner. VGC.

 

 

 

387

 

A BR(W) totem station sign. "WOLVERHAMPTON LOW LEVEL". Good colour and shine. Some minor face restoration. Not common.

 

 

1900

388

 

A: A small  Square C/I permanent way hut "FIRE STOVE". In excellent condition, all complete and ready to use.  Size 20" x 11" x 11".

 

B: A Large round C/I Brake Van "FIRE STOVE" Size 29" tall with top opening to feed the fire and bottom opening for emptying. In good condition.

  

 

310

 

 

200

389

 

A GWR steel single line key token "HOOP". Split version. Good condition.

 

 

 

390

 

A 1970’s B/W modern enamel station sign "MORTON-IN-MARSH". Good condition.

 

 

100

391

 

A alloy Russian diesel loco makers plate "MABAT" No 4420 – 1954. Size 14" x 8". Ex Loco condition.

 

 

70

392

A C/I Midland Railway Bridge Notice. 11 lines of text—Alexis.L.Charles. Derby, June 1899. SEC. Front restored. VGC

 

60

393

An oval C/I worksplate. "REGISTERED BY THE BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSON" No 2352 – 1957".  Built by Peckett & Son, Bristol. As carried by 0-6-0ST. Named "SIR GOMER" Worked at N.C.B. Mountain Ash, Mid Glam, Front restored.

 

 

394

A BRASS KEY TOKEN "SPROTBOROUGH-DENABY". Located on the ex-Hull & Barnsley section, Nr Doncaster. Two small holes drilled but does not detract from the rarity of this Key. Ex-box condition.

                                                                                                       

200

395

An ex SOUTH WEST TRAINS MODERN IMAGE STATIONS SIGN. "CLAPHAM JUNCTION." Size 83" X 12". Good condition.

 

SOLD

396

A C/I shed plate "50D" STARBECK. Removed from the D49/2 class loco "THE CLEVELAND". Ex  62743. Ex-loco condition.

 

180

397

A Brass signal line tablet "MAREHAY CROSSING − DENBY NORTH" No23. Located between Derby and Ripley. Good condition.

 

300

398

A C/I G.C.R. Rly pattern "BEWARE OF THE TRAINS". In ex trackside condition. Good original example.

 

80

399

A G.N.R. Rly brass cased "DISTANT SIGNAL REPEATER" from "DONINGTON-ON-BAIN" signal box. Located between Wragby and Louth. Stamped on the casing "GNR TELE 1090" and showing the ornate silver finial and small ivorine disc numbered "22" on the face. A rare survivor in good condition.

 

 

400

A Selection of six C/I L.N.W.R. & L. & Y signalbox lever plates. All ex box condition.

 

100

 

 

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