Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 14 July 2007

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Lot 1 A Locomotive Worksplate, "NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LTD GLASGOW, 1960, 27962", from the BR Class 43 "Warship" D833 "PANTHER", the first of the Class to be built by North British and named after the Royal Navy vessel HMS Panther. It was allocated new to Laira in July 1960, withdrawn from Newton Abbot in October 1971 and cut up at BREL Swindon the following February. Cast aluminium diamond 13_"x8_", in ex loco condition with original black paintwork. - Sold for £3200

Lot 2 A Smokebox Numberplate "92028" from a BR Class 9F 2-10-0 built at Crewe in 1955, one of only ten of the Class built with Crosti boiler which prevented smoke deflectors from being fitted, unlike the remainder of the Class, and altered their appearance dramatically. All the "Crostis" were initially allocated to Wellingborough. This one moved to Kettering at the end of 1960 and later to Saltley, Banbury and finally back to Saltley from where it was withdrawn in October 1966. It was cut up at Cashmores, Great Bridge the following January. The plate is in lovely ex loco condition, the vendor having removed it from the loco in 1966, and it has been in his possession ever since. - Sold for £1450

Lot 3 A Southern Railway green enamel Signal Box Nameboard "LYDFORD", from the LSWR Exeter to Plymouth main line and situated between Okehampton and Tavistock. 95"x16", edge chips to two screw holes. The station was adjacent to Lydford GWR on the Plymouth to Launceston branch and the companies each shared a face of the central island platform on which the box stood. Included in this lot are the cast letters from the GWR running in board, although unfortunately the letter "Y" was lost many years ago. - Sold for £200

Lot 4 A Great Western Railway Post Grouping Doorplate "LADIES ROOM", (cast iron), 19_"x5", unrestored with original paintwork. The plate was recovered from Lydford Station on the Plymouth to Launceston branch at closure. - Sold for £65

Lot 5 An SR enamel/brass Cap Badge "SOUTHERN, GOLDEN ARROW-PULLMAN", featuring the Pullman coat of arms in multicoloured enamel with brass arrows at each side, in excellent used condition. - Sold for £100

Lot 6 An LMS Enamel Lamp Tablet "SOUTH KENTON", from the LNWR West Coast Main Line between Harrow and Wembley, black on yellow, 21"x4_", excellent colour and shine with minor edge chipping and chips to the two screw holes, the lettering unaffected. - Sold for £200

Lot 7 A cast iron Trespass Notice "MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD AND LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY, TRESPASSERS ON THIS PROPERTY WILL BE PROSECUTED", excellent unrestored condition, retaining its original white on black paintwork, 37_"x18_", with raised border 1" in from the edge. - Sold for £820

Lot 8 A BR(S) dark green Enamel Sign "BRITISH RAILWAYS, CAUTION, BILL POSTING ON THESE PREMISES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, BY ORDER", excellent colour and shine, 20"x16", two tiny edge chips only. - Sold for £270

Lot 9 An early C.I.E. Carriage Board "BAILE ATHA CLIATH-TRAIGHLI", (Dublin-Tralee) in decorative Gaelic script, cast aluminium, 45_"x5", the front cleaned but with original red paintwork. - Sold for £310

Lot 10 A Single Line Key Token "HARVINGTON-BROOM NORTH", (brass), from the Midland Railway Ashchurch to Barnt Green route via Redditch, which closed south of Redditch on 1st October 1962. This is a long section key used when Broom West Junction (and the connection to the SMJR route) was switched out. The key has the section engraved on both sides. - Sold for £700

Lot 11 A Midland Railway Signal Box Diagram "M.R. LINCOLN STATION", (MR Signal Works, Derby 1904). The diagram measures 40"x15" and is on the original wooden mount, it is hand coloured and in generally excellent condition. It includes the "Ticket Platform", at the Nottingham side of the station, the station platforms and the High St Crossing. - Sold for £180

Lot 12 A BR(M) maroon Totem Sign "LOUGHBOROUGH MIDLAND", (h/f), from the Midland's St Pancras to Nottingham Main Line and situated opposite the famous Brush Locomotive Works. Good ex station condition with some edge rusting. - Sold for £1100

Lot 13 A Great Western Railway Post Grouping Doorplate "STATION MASTER", (cast iron) 23"x3_", unrestored with original paintwork, recovered from Lydford (GWR) station on the Plymouth to Launceston branch at closure. - Sold for £150

Lot 14 A London and South Western Railway Platform Seat from Barnstaple Junction station, 108" long, with three wrought iron decorative supports and wooden bars. The seat can be inspected at Banbury by appointment as it will not be on view at the auction. The successful bidder is to arrange collection. - Sold for £110

Lot 15 A Tyers No 6 Single Line Tablet "CORFE-SWANAGE", (brass/steel), from the London & South Western Railway's Worgret Junction (Wareham) to Swanage branch, which closed to passengers on 3rd January 1972. The tablet is complete with its leather pouch with loop. - Sold for £380

Lot 16 A South Eastern & Chatham Railway Ground Signal, complete with cast iron semaphore arm with red and blue glasses, the arm being 17"x6". The lamp case is marked SE&CR on the top, the overall height is 34" including tubular post and square foot. - Sold for £1300

Lot 17 A Metropolitan Railway Carriage Print Advertisement "HOUSE HUNTING, For Information Regarding Available Houses In Metroland....", black/green, featuring a fine view of a 1930s villa, some staining in places. (unframed) - Sold for £100

Lot 18 An LNER Cast Iron Seatback Plate "RYHILL & BURSTWICK", from the North Eastern Railway Hull-Withernsea branch which closed the 19th October 1964. The station was named Ryehill until 23rd September 1929, when the suffix was added. 55_" long and in original condition as removed from seat. (The plate with the original name that sold in our recent auction would have dated from the 1923-1929 period).

Lot 19 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway brass cased semaphore Signal Repeater, the original pale green face marked "LB&SCR, ON/OFF, 747, WR SYKES Co Ld, CLAPHAM, LONDON. S.W", with a white distant signal arm. - Sold for £270

Lot 20 A Great Western Railway 12" mahogany Roundhead Clock, dating from the early 20th Century, with fusee movement. The face is marked with a GWR roundel. The side of the case bears an ivorine plate "GWR 3701" while the back of the case is marked "PORTLAND". The bottom door retains its original lock. The clock is complete with its pendulum and key and is in working order. Fine unrestored condition. - Sold for £1050

Lot 21 A Tyers No 6 Single Line Tablet "OTTERY ST MARY-TIPTON", (brass/steel), ex LSWR Sidmouth Junction-Sidmouth/Exmouth branch line in East Devon, which closed on 6th March 1967. - Sold for £920

Lot 22 A BR(S) dark green Totem Sign "TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST", (f/f), from the LB&SCR Cross Country line from Three Bridges and East Grinstead. Following closure of the route west of Ashurst Junction in 1967, a branch service operated from Eridge, this ceasing in the mid 1980s. Excellent colour and shine with just minor chips touched in on the white flange. - Sold for £600

Lot 23 A Shedplate "88A", the code used by four Cardiff sheds (Cathays 1949-57, Radyr 1957-60, Canton 1960-62, East Dock 1963-65), repainted long ago. The Swindon casting code "U291" is visible on the lower right front of the plate. - Sold for £230

Lot 24 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway "Captain's Chair", with the company initials "LB&SC" carved in an ornate panel on the pediment, the legs and spindles have decoration, excellent original condition. - Sold for £520

Lot 25 A pair of Great Western Railway square based Signal Finials with yellow paintwork, each 27" high, both originate from the Taunton to Barnstaple line, one has loss to the sides of the base. (2) - Sold for £80

Lot 26 An Isle of Wight Carriage Board, "RYDE PIER, SANDOWN, SHANKLIN, VENTOR", the reverse marked "RYDE PIER, ESPLANADE, ST JOHNS RD, BRADING, VENTNOR", original yellow on maroon paintwork, in excellent condition, 27_"x24". - Sold for £940

Lot 27 A Webb and Thompson Large Train Staff "HAILSHAM-HORAM", from the LB&SCR Eridge to Polegate route, which closed on 14th June 1965. Tubular steel with brass rings and engraved brass name plates. - Sold for £560

Lot 28 A Locomotive Worksplate "LMS, Built 1875, DERBY". Engines built that year included the well known 0-4-4 condenser fitted tanks built for working South Tottenham and City trains. Cast brass oval, 10_"x6" in fine original condition. - Sold for £170

Lot 29 A North Eastern Railway brass Signal Box Shelf Plate "THORNABY EAST", from the Darlington-Saltburn route, loss at left end, lettering unaffected, 9"x11/8". - Sold for £40

Lot 30 A Single Line Key Token "GARELOCHHEAD-GLEN DOUGLAS", (brass), from the North British Railway's West Highland Line, a dramatic section running high above Loch Long to the remote summit and crossing loop at Glen Douglas. - Sold for £460

Lot 31 A Southern Railway brass Signal Box Plunger with enamel ring "MOTTISFONT", from the London & South Western Railway Andover Junction to Romsey Line, which closed on 7th September 1964. A little chipping to enamel at screw holes, name intact other than left top of "M". The plunger would have been used at Kimbridge Jct or Horsebridge Box. - Sold for £80

Lot 32 A Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway green enamel Signal Box Nameboard "MIDFORD", from the first station south of Bath Green Park, 55"x9", excellent colour and shine with just screw hole chips at the edge. The route closed on 7th March 1966, when this sign was removed and has remained in the possession of a collector ever since. A unique sign from one of the most famous locations on the line. - Sold for £3800

Lot 33 A Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway coat of arms Transfer, mounted on a traditional Prussian blue background, 20" square with wood surround. - Sold for £50

Lot 34 A BR(S) double royal Closure Poster for the Kent & East Sussex Railway, "WITHDRAWAL OF PASSENGER SERVICE BETWEEN HEADCORN & ROBERTSBRIDGE AND CLOSING OF LINE BETWEEN HEADCORN AND TENTERDEN, 4th JAN 1954", with list of stations on the route, green on white with large totem at the top, light folds and minor damage to lower right corner, away from text, a surprising survivor. - Sold for £360

Lot 35 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "BEATTOCK", (h/f), from the Caledonian Railway's Carlisle to Glasgow Main Line. The station closed on 3rd January 1972 and was situated to the south of the famous summit. Excellent colour and good shine with just the usual edge chips on the white border. - Sold for £1850

Lot 36 A Great Western Railway cast iron Ground Frame Name Plate "QUARRY SIDINGS GROUND FRAME", from the Plymouth to Launceston branch, the sidings situated between Bickleigh and Plym Bridge Platform. 14_"x4_", repainted, the Swindon casting code "S20" in a recess on the back. - Sold for £100

Lot 37 A BR(M) maroon enamel Doorplate "PRIVATE", (f/f), an unusual pattern with reduced size, 1" lettering on a standard size single line plate, two minor rim chips at the base and a flake from each of the upper screw holes, otherwise excellent. - Sold for £180

Lot 38 An enamel sign "THE MEDWAY STEAMERS RUN DAILY BETWEEN CHATHAM, SHEERNESS, SOUTHEND, HERNE BAY, MARGATE, CLACTON, WALTON & FELIXSTOWE, Combined Bus and Boat Tickets Issued From Conductor, See Steamer Bills", blue on white, 30"x6", utilising differing styles of lettering, with the maker's name "Griffiths & Millington Ltd, London" lower right. Minor edge chips, otherwise good. - Sold for £420

Lot 39 A Single Line Key Token "GOONBARROW-ROCHE", (alloy), from the GWR Par to Newquay branch (replacement end). - Sold for £180

Lot 40 An S&DJR enamel sign "SOUTHERN AND LM&S RAILWAY COMPANIES, SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT RAILWAY, THE CONDITIONS ON WHICH TICKETS INCLUDING SEASON TICKETS ARE ISSUED.....", white on green, 9"x7", excellent colour and shine, chips at screw holes, the lettering unaffected. Reputedly this example came from Midford Station. - Sold for £1000

Lot 41 A Rhymney Railway Bridgeplate "BARGOED, 6", repainted and the back primered, 13"x11", the company was unique in titling its bridgeplates with the name of the route. (The following three lots are of the same dimensions and in similar condition.) - Sold for £230

Lot 42 A Rhymney Railway Bridgeplate "ABER, 12". - Sold for £200

Lot 43 A Rhymney Railway Bridgeplate "TAFF BARGOED, 12". - Sold for £100

Lot 44 A Rhymney Railway Bridgeplate "MAIN LINE, 79". - Sold for £80

Lot 45 A Shedplate "9A", (Longsight 1948-65), possibly repainted, the plate was purchased from George Dow at BR Stoke-on-Trent in the 1960s. - Sold for £90

Lot 46 A Carriage Print Advertisement "W.H.SMITH & SON, THE ARDEN PRESS, Modern Plant, Skilled Craftsmen.....", an impressive colour view of the company's headquarters, with delivery vans outside. Soiled in places and a small area of damage, though a delightful example used in Metropolitan Railway stock. (unframed) - Sold for £50

Lot 47 A Locomotive Worksplate "LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 7444, 1907" from a Great Central Railway Class 9L, LNER Class C14, 4-4-2T built by Beyer Peacock, Works No 4930, in May 1907, GCR No 1124, LNER No 6124. It was renumbered 7444 in 1946, becoming BR 67444. In BR days it was allocated to Ardsley and Gorton from where it was withdrawn in July 1957. It was cut up the same month at nearby Gorton Works. Cast iron oval, 9"x5", the front repainted long ago. - Sold for £120

Lot 48 A Great Western Railway Double Line Crossing Instrument, indicating "Train On Line/Line Clear", for Up and Down Lines and incorporating a small block bell on the top of the case, decorative wooden scrolls at each side. Superb original condition and complete with the four thumb screws and base fixings. - Sold for £370

Lot 49 A BR(W) chocolate & cream Totem Sign "WEST BROMWICH", (f/f), from the GWR Birmingham Snow Hill to Wolverhampton Low Level section of the Paddington to Birkenhead Main Line. Good colour and reasonable shine, two small chips in the lower panel and the usual edge chipping. The station closed on 6th March 1972. - Sold for £1150

Lot 50 A Locomotive Worksplate "LNER BUILT 1944 SR" from one of 25 (LMS) Class 8Fs built to War Department order by the SR at Brighton Works and loaned to the LNER. These were initially numbered 7651-75 by the LNER whose Class O6 they became. They were renumbered 3100-24 in 1946 and 3500-24 in 1947. Late in 1947, just before nationalisation, all were transferred to the LMS on loan, the LNER receiving the equivalent number of "Austerity" 2-8-0s instead. They became LMS Nos 8705-29 and BR Nos 48705-29. Cast brass oval, 10_"x6", ex loco condition. - Sold for £400

Lot 51 An LNER silver plated "Coronation" Bread Basket, oval, 11_"x9", with raised ends, excellent condition with the company's initials prominently displayed. - Sold for £160

Lot 52 A Road Sign "CROSSING, NO GATES", featuring an 0-6-0 steam loco, in thick cast alloy, riveted to an embossed backplate 12"x21_", original unrestored condition and retaining its rear brackets. - Sold for £200

Lot 53 An Underground Enamel Sign "UXBRIDGE TRAINS", in non-standard blue on cream serif lettering, within a brass surround, 43"x5", excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £240

Lot 54 A domed China Cheese Dish with red coat of arms "CAPE GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS-REFRESHMENT DEPARTMENT", an impressive 11" diameter and 7" high with red banding and decorative knob on top, one hairline crack to the base of the dome and discolouration to the inside base, otherwise excellent. The coat of arms is also displayed on the base. - Sold for £70

Lot 55 A Smokebox Numberplate "3845", from a GWR 2884 Class 2-8-0 built at Swindon in April 1942 and allocated new to Reading where it remained for ten years before moving to Southall and then Didcot, Oxley, Cardiff Canton, Severn Tunnel Junction, Banbury and finally Aberdare from where it was withdrawn in June 1964 and moved to Barry Docks two months later. It was later rescued and went to the Swindon & Cricklade Railway but has now departed from there. Repainted long ago. - Sold for £500

Lot 56 A Carriage Print "LYMPNE, KENT", by Donald Maxwell, a picturesque view of the hilltop church near Hythe with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. - Sold for £50

Lot 57 A BR(E) dark blue Totem Sign "LOWESTOFT NORTH", (h/f), from the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint line (M&GN & GER), which ran from Coke Ovens Junction (west of Lowestoft Central) to Yarmouth Beach and closed on 4th March 1970. It has the distinction of being the most easterly station in the British Isles. Edge chips and two face chips neatly matched, excellent colour and shine. The only example to have been offered at auction. - Sold for £2700

Lot 58 A BR(NE) Train Departure (Fingerboard), "NORTHALLERTON, YORK, PETERBOROUGH & KINGS CROSS", cream on tangerine 45"x6", wood with steel ends. The board was almost certainly used at Darlington. - Sold for £230

Lot 59 A Framed Letterpress Poster "STONEHOUSE AND NAILSWORTH RAILWAY, Cutting The First Sod, Feb 22nd 1864, Programme of Proceedings", black on blue, 16"x20", presented in an old decorative frame which has a little wear in places. - Sold for £130

Lot 60 A Tyers No 6 Single Line Tablet "DELABOLE-PORT ISAAC ROAD", (brass/steel), from the L&SWR North Cornwall line between Okehampton and Padstow, which closed on 3rd October 1966. Unusually this example has not been stamped "Out Of Use" as is the case with most examples sold after closure. - Sold for £1050

Lot 61 A Great Western Railway Locomotive Nameplate "EARL CAWDOR", from the GWR "Badminton" Class 4-4-0 No 3297 designed by William Dean and built at Swindon Works in May 1898, Works No 1597. It was later renumbered 4105 as some of the "Badminton" numbers in the early 33XX series were required for another 4-4-0 type, the "Bulldogs". In 1903 Earl Cawdor underwent a startling transformation when it was fitted with a very large experimental round top boiler and also a double side window cab, the combined effect of which was to give the engine a distinctly North Eastern Railway appearance. The experimental boiler was, however, removed in 1906 and scrapped as no advantage could be found with it and the non-standard cab had an even shorter life, being replaced by the standard GWR pattern in November 1904. The nameplates were an early version of what became the standard GWR pattern but had narrower backplates extending below the actual name. It was allocated new to Taunton but by 1921 had moved to Bristol (at that time the two GWR Bristol sheds had a joint allocation) and was withdrawn from there in November 1927. The name honoured the then current GWR Chairman who had been a Director since 1890 and was Chairman from 1895 to 1905 when he was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty. The name was perpetuated on engines of the Dukedog and Castle classes. When the locomotive was withdrawn, the nameplate was purchased by Colonel Eales, an early member of the Stephenson Locomotive Society. Swindon Works produced a superb wooden mount for the plate (in identical style to those already displayed at the Works from historic locomotives) with an inscription below "Presented to the STEPHENSON LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY by Colonel Eales who rode on the footplate of this engine from PADDINGTON TO EXETER (194 miles, non-stop) in September 1899". The nameplate was originally fitted to a wooden backplate on the locomotive with fixings between the lettering, however this arrangement proved unsatisfactory and the plate was later mounted in the traditional manner on steel struts. The plate has solid brass lettering, unlike later GWR examples which utilised hollow castings. A letter from the SLS authorising the sale of the plate accompanies this lot. - Sold for £16500

Lot 62 A Shedplate "1A", (Willesden 1948-65 ), repainted. - Sold for £100

Lot 63 A GWR cast iron Signal Box Door Notice "GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, NOTICE, NO UNAUTHORISED PERSON IS ALLOWED IN THIS BOX, BY ORDER", unrestored with original chocolate and cream paintwork. - Sold for £420

Lot 64 A GWR Train Describer (Sending Instrument), from the Bristol Power Box, a circular dial with brass surround divided into segments indicating Malago, St Philips, North Somerset, Radstock, Bath, Badminton, South Wales, Henbury, Dr Days, LMS etc. It has a centre and upper commutator and an ivorine plate "Middle to East Box" and is in fine original condition. (See lot 116) - Sold for £1350

Lot 65 An LMS (CR pattern) enamel Trespass Notice, white on blue, 17"x22_", referring to the Caledonian Railway Act of 1898 and signed R.C. Irwin Euston Station 1923. Loss of shine, two face chips, although a rare transitional example. - Sold for £200

Lot 66 An original Hamilton Ellis oil painting of a Great Western Railway broad gauge locomotive and train emerging from Twerton Tunnel near Bath. The painting is framed, 15_"x21_", with an additional surround giving an overall size of 21"x26_". - Sold for £280

Lot 67 A Tyers No 6 Single Line Key Tablet "HOO JUNC-CLIFFE", (fibre), the first section on the South Eastern & Chatham Rly branch to Allhallows-On-Sea and Port Victoria, the junction situated on the main line between Gravesend and Strood. The tablet has a small edge chip below the name "Cliffe". - Sold for £60

Lot 68 A BR(S) dark green Totem Sign "ANGMERING", (f/f), from the LBSCR Brighton to Portsmouth route, the station situated between Goring-by-Sea and Ford Junction. No face chips but the green a little discoloured. - Sold for £720

Lot 69 A Highland Railway white china Jug, 7" high with large green coat of arms on the front "The Highland Railway Hotels", excellent condition. - Sold for £150

Lot 70 A Bristol Joint Station Office Chair, with red upholstered seat, a marquetry panel set into the top rail displaying the "BJS" monogram. The station was jointly owned by the GWR and Midland Railway. - Sold for £30

Lot 71 A North Eastern Railway enamel Doorplate "GENERAL ROOM & BOOKING OFFICE", reddish brown letters and thin border on cream, some edge and face chips repairs, otherwise good colour and shine. - Sold for £100

Lot 72 A London and South Western Railway Platform Lamp and Post from "PORTSMOUTH ARMS" station, solid copper with a decorative top and lead corner decorations and complete with the station name in raised blue lettering, its oil vessel, brass burner and glass chimney. The LSWR barley twist post has its frog (to hold the lamp) but not ladder bars. Portsmouth Arms was a small wayside station on the Ilfracombe branch between Eggesford and Umberleigh. The post is available for inspection in Banbury and will not be on display at the auction. The successful buyer to arrange collection. - Sold for £950

Lot 73 An LMS enamel Lamp Tablet "TURTON", from the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway's Blackburn to Bolton route; the station closed on 6th February 1961. Black on yellow, 16"x4_", chip repairs well matched around two screw holes and at the left edge, excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £80

Lot 74 A London and South Western Railway Mile Post "213". The plate is in original condition and was situated near Dunsland Cross on the Halwill to Bude branch. Oval cast iron, 17"x8". - Sold for £30

Lot 75 A double royal Poster "FACTORY SITES ON THE LNER", a striking image by Fred Taylor featuring a crane, structural framework of a building and an LNER locomotive, surrounding a map of the LNER System. Light folds, excellent condition. - Sold for £200

Lot 76 A GWR wooden cased semaphore Signal Repeater with home arm on post, indicating "On/Wrong/Off", the top of the face is marked "YEOVIL SOUTH JNCT, No 2, BANNER REPEAT", in neat pencilled lettering, almost certainly dating from the time it was in use on the railway, good ex signal box condition. - Sold for £170

Lot 77 A BR(NE) Fingerboard "BILLINGHAM, STOCKTON, RIPON, HARROGATE, OTLEY, ILKLEY, SKIPTON, BURNLEY, ACCRINGTON, BLACKBURN, BLACKPOOL", cream on tangerine, 36"x15_", the board was used for the 10-07, Saturdays Only service from West Hartlepool to Blackpool, arriving at 3-30 pm. One hook replaced by the railway, otherwise good original condition. - Sold for £210

Lot 78 A BR(W) chocolate & cream Totem Sign "HONEYBOURNE", (h/f), from the GWR Cotswold Line between Oxford and Worcester. The station closed on 5th May 1969, though it has since re-opened. Fairly good colour and shine, a little mottled at the top. - Sold for £820

Lot 79 A Carriage Print "ECCLESTON FERRY, CHESHIRE", by Charles Knight, a view of a half timbered house with the small ferry boat in the foreground. - Sold for £75

Lot 80 A cast iron London Street Nameplate "NINE ELMS LANE, S.W.". The sign was located close to the Southern Shed of the same name just south-west of Vauxhall. 35_"x12" with scalloped corners. - Sold for £360

Lot 81 A London Chatham & Dover Railway Single Needle Block Instrument, with its original plate "BICKLEY JUNCTION" and external brass contacts at side, in fine original condition with each part of the wooden body stamped "343". The box was on the company's main line between Bromley and Swanley. - Sold for £520

Lot 82 A Southern Railway enamel Target Sign "SHERBORNE", from the LSWR Salisbury to Exeter main line between Templecombe and Yeovil Junction, in lovely condition with excellent colour and shine and just very minor edge chips, well matched. - Sold for £560

Lot 83 A Locomotive Nameplate "DENMARK", from a 0-4-0ST O/S built by Manning Wardle & Company Ltd, Works No 1619, in April 1904, MW Class H, which went new to Purfleet Deep Wharf & Storage Co Ltd, Purfleet, and was originally named "Mornington". It returned to Manning Wardle for rebuilding in 1913 using some parts from an earlier Manning Wardle Class H, Works No 1442, built in November 1899, MW Class H, also working at Purfleet, and acquired that engine's "Denmark" nameplates, works number and worksplates. The engine, as rebuilt with the best parts from the two locos, went back to Purfleet where it remained until scrapped in 1934. Cast brass with serif lettering, 36_"x6_", ex loco condition with original paintwork, slightly bowed. - Sold for £500

Lot 84 A Locomotive Worksplate "REBUILT BY THE MAKERS, MANNING WARDLE Co Ltd, LEEDS, 1913, No 1442", from the 0-4-0ST "Denmark". Cast brass oval, 11"x5_", completely ex loco condition with a little wasting at the bolt holes and a crack from the right-hand hole to the edge of the plate (the lettering unaffected). [For engine history please see previous Lot]. - Sold for £380

Lot 85 A Great Western Railway Pre-Nationalisation cast iron Doorplate "WAITING ROOM", 24"x3_", original white paintwork on front, the back untouched. - Sold for £50

Lot 86 A London & South Western Railway cast iron Signal Box Door Notice "PRIVATE, NO ADMITTANCE EXCEPT ON BUSINESS"; this example is from Barnstaple Junction "A" Box. Original paintwork with some BR blue paint at edges and green also in evidence. - Sold for £160

Lot 87 A BR(S) light green Totem Sign "THREE BRIDGES", (f/f), from the LB&SCR London to Brighton Main Line, the junction for Horsham and the closed branch to Rowfront and Tunbridge Wells. Excellent colour and reasonable shine, chip repair in centre just into the second "R" and chip on far left, all neatly filled and colour matched. - Sold for £1000

Lot 88 A cast iron Sign "CHESHIRE LINES CEE, POLICE NOTICE, POST NO BILLS, BY ORDER", unrestored, 20_"x13", an uncommon example in lovely condition. - Sold for £360

Lot 89 A North Eastern Railway Chamber Pot of decorative shape with full colour coat of arms, "NER HOTELS DEPT" below and gold bands to base and top. Lovely condition with no chips or crazing, just a little wear to the top gold band. - Sold for £150

Lot 90 A Carriage Print System Map "METROPOLITAN RAILWAY AND CONNECTIONS", showing interchanges with Main Line Companies, Football Grounds and the Stanmore branch under construction. Edge stains otherwise pretty good. (unframed) - Sold for £75

Lot 91 A Bristol and Exeter Railway Rule Book "General Regulations For The Traffic Department and For The Engine Drivers and Firemen with Code of Signals, 12th May 1869", 141pp, brown leather boards with gilt title, "B & ER REGULATIONS". The issuing page indicates that the book was supplied to Mr Dorkins, a Switchman at Yeovil, in 1869. Good condition, tight binding with minor edge wear to cover, as is to be expected, and a light crease at the base. - Sold for £90

Lot 92 A pair of LMS Weighing Scales, with brass plate "LMSR 9229, H.POOLEY & SON CONTRACTOR" on side and complete with weighing tray and 1lb, 2lb & 4lb weights, 17"x14_" overall. - Sold for £40

Lot 93 A Shedplate "62B", (Dundee Tay Bridge 1949-67), ex loco condition with original paintwork. - Sold for £180

Lot 94 A coat of arms Transfer "NORTH WESTERN ROAD CAR COMPANY", mounted on a shield-shaped wooden board, 17_"x22". This and other examples were displayed in the head offices of "SELNEC" in Stockport.

Lot 95 A London and Birmingham Railway cast bronze Porter's Pass, 2_" diameter, the wording around the edge reads "LONDON & BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY, EUSTON STATION", with "PORTERS PASS" in the centre. An historic item dating from the opening of the line in 1838 and in excellent condition. - Sold for £390

Lot 96 A BR(Sc) light blue enamel sign "BRITISH RAILWAYS NO PARKING", (f/f), 24"x18", excellent colour and shine, a neat repair at top of totem, the lettering unaffected. - Sold for £120

Lot 97 A Southern Railway enamel Target Sign "SANDWICH" from the South Eastern Railway's Minster (Thanet) to Deal route in East Kent. Excellent colour and shine, chips to central screw holes and other minor chips, the lettering barely affected. - Sold for £580

Lot 98 A Cheshire Lines Committee Signal Box Block Indicator "BRININGTON/REDDISH, UP TRAIN". The top of the case is clearly marked "C.L.C" within a surround with scalloped corners. Good ex box condition, it originates from the Stockport Tiviot Dale area. - Sold for £380

Lot 99 A BR(S) dark green Totem Sign "FARNINGHAM ROAD", (f/f), from the London Chatham & Dover Railway main line between Swanley and Rochester. Excellent colour and shine with just a few minor chips in the white rim. - Sold for £460

Lot 100 A BR enamel Doorplate "STATION MANAGER", (f/f), black on white lower case lettering, 15"x5", a transitional title introduced after the abolition of the Station Master grade and before the Area Manager system was introduced, excellent condition.

Lot 101 An Enamel Notice "GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY (IRELAND), HEREBY GIVE PUBLIC WARNING TO ALL PERSONS, NOT TO TRESPASS UPON THIS RAILWAY, TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED", white on blue, 20"x12", excellent colour and shine, although several face chips. Far scarcer than the usual cast iron example and, unusually, shows the word "Ireland" in full. - Sold for £95

Lot 102 A Signal Box Nameboard "STANDON BRIDGE FRAME", from the Stafford-Crewe Section of the West Coast Main Line and situated south of Whitmore. Wood with cast letters, 40"x12". The station closed on 4th February 1952. - Sold for £40

Lot 103 A Shedplate "15A", (Wellingborough 1948-63, Leicester Midland 1963-6), the front possibly repainted. - Sold for £160

Lot 104 A Great Eastern Railway Platform Lamp "WHITE NOTLEY", on painted lamp glass (lettering worn and indistinct), from the Witham to Braintree branch. The lamp case is in excellent condition with glazing and complete with correct pattern oil vessel, burner and glass chimney. The vessel is, however, plated "ALTHORNE", indicating that it was transferred from the Wickford to Southminster branch. - Sold for £360

Lot 105 A London Transport enamel Target Sign "KINGS CROSS ST PANCRAS", 25"x25", excellent condition and one of the best "Underground" names. - Sold for £250

Lot 106 A Single Line Tablet "SNETTISHAM-HEACHAM", (brass/steel), from the Great Eastern Railway's Kings Lynn to Hunstanton route, closed on 5th May 1969. - Sold for £160

Lot 107 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "PORTOBELLO", (f/f), the first station south of Edinburgh Waverley on the North British routes to Carlisle and Berwick-on-Tweed. The station closed on 7th September 1964. Excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £1700

Lot 108 A London and North Eastern Railway white china Fruit Bowl, with integral stand, 95/8" top diameter, 4_" high, the sides and inside top of bowl both marked "LNER RESTAURANT CARS" with the company initials in decorative monogram. Excellent condition, the base marked "Keeling & Co, Burslem, 1930". - Sold for £130

Lot 109 An LB&SCR Illuminated Address, "PRESENTED BY THE UNDERSIGNED TO MR THOMAS BOWLES, On The Occasion Of His Retirement After 44 Years In The Service Of The LONDON BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY, 23 Years of Which He Was INSPECTOR AT HAVANT STATION....". Bowles was presented with the then huge sum of One Hundred Guineas. A decorative piece featuring coats of arms, locomotives, station views, etc. and listing 240 people who provided the "golden handshake". Overall 30"x36", in its original frame and in excellent condition. - Sold for £430

Lot 110 A Ceremonial china Cup and Saucer depicting "WADEBRIDGE STATION", with lilac floral surround, the saucer turquoise. Produced for the opening of the LSWR North Cornwall Line from Okehampton to Padstow. - Sold for £65

Lot 111 A BR(S) dark green Enamel Sign "BRITISH RAILWAYS, CHILWORTH STATION", with right pointing feathered arrow and totem at each side, 52_"x11_". The station is on the former South Eastern Railway route from Dorking to Guildford. Being one of the smaller stations, it never had totems and was de-staffed on 5th November 1967. Excellent condition. - Sold for £320

Lot 112 A Director's Pass "GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, FREE PASS", oval engraved ivory, 11/8"x _". A very early example.

Lot 113 A BR(W) chocolate & cream Totem Sign "BRENT", (h/f), from the Great Western Railway's Newton Abbot to Plymouth main line, between Totnes and Ivybridge. The station was the junction for the Kingsbridge branch and closed on 5th October 1964, having lost much of its traffic after the branch closed just over a year before. Good colour but some loss of shine. A choice Devon location. - Sold for £760

Lot 114 A Belfast and County Down Railway cast iron Gate Notice, a unique pattern with differing text on each side "CAUTION, BEFORE CROSSING LOOK OUT FOR TRAINS BOTH WAYS/NOTICE, PENALTY FOR OMISSION TO SHUT AND FASTEN GATE, FORTY SHILLINGS", 15_"x8", repainted. - Sold for £100

Lot 115 A London & South Western Railway Lamp Post with copper top from UMBERLEIGH GATES on the Ilfracombe route. The small crossing box was situated just south of Umberleigh Station at the start of the single line section to Copplestone. The post is of traditional LSWR barley twist pattern with a hexagonal base, complete with frog to support the lamp case, which is of the usual decorative pattern, although being from a crossing it never had a station name. It requires soldering at the base and two glass panels replacing, otherwise it is in basically sound condition as removed from Umberleigh. As this example was at a signal box it has a steel ladder. - Sold for £800

Lot 116 A GWR Train Describer (Receiving Instrument), from the Bristol Power Signalling Scheme, comprising a wooden case and large brass face plate with eighteen circular apertures which light up to provide a description of the train approaching. The brass is engraved "TRAIN DESCRIBER, FROM OLD STATION BOX", in the lower centre a button is marked "CANCEL-MIDDLE". A photograph of the illuminated descriptions accompanies this instrument. (See lot 64) - Sold for £550

Lot 117 A framed double royal Poster "ABERDEEN LINE, 1825-1925, ENGLAND-SOUTH AFRICA-AUSTRALIA", by Charles Dixon, featuring sepia images of a sailing ship and a modern ocean liner, at the base "Managers, George Thompson & Co, Billiter Square, London EC.3". - Sold for £120

Lot 118 A BR(E) dark blue Enamel Signal Box Nameboard, "KINGS CROSS", a famous sign from the side of the box at the end of the main line platforms seen by everybody watching expresses arriving and departing. The sign is in three separate sections of 91", 59" and 91", 36" deep, some fading and edge chips. A rare opportunity to acquire a sign from the main line station, as the Kings Cross totems were, of course, on the York Road Suburban Station Platforms. - Sold for £1100

Lot 119 A Carriage Print "ROLLESTON-ON-DOVE, STAFFORDSHIRE", by Ellis Silas, a view of the river and surrounding cottages near Burton on Trent. - Sold for £50

Lot 120 A Smokebox Numberplate "90621", from a War Department "Austerity" 2-8-0 built to Ministry of Supply order by Vulcan Foundry and with the distinction of being Vulcan No 5000, WD No 77484. It was loaned new to the SR in February 1944 and based at Hither Green but was recalled by the WD the following November and shipped to France. On return to the UK it was loaned to the LNER in February 1947. After entering BR stock it was allocated to Rose Grove, Sowerby Bridge and Huddersfield from where it was withdrawn in December 1965. After a period in store at Huddersfield, it was cut up at Ellis Metals Ltd, Swalwell, Derwenthaugh the following May. Repainted, a weld repair top right through the top of the figure "1". - Sold for £350

Lot 121 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "CAMELON", (f/f), from the North British Railway's Polmont to Larbert route which linked Edinburgh with the route to Central and Northern Scotland. The station was situated between Falkirk Grahamston and Cairmuirs East Junction. Excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £430

Lot 122 A Colne Valley Railway cast iron Bridge Weight Restriction notice "MOTOR CAR ACTS 1896 AND 1903,.....COLNE VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY, ELYOT S. HAWKINS, SECRETARY, HALSTEAD, ESSEX". The front paintwork is probably original, the back is primered and marked with a Clapham Museum reference number. It was purchased from Collectors Corner after the museum closed. The company operated the line between Chappel Junction (on the GER Marks Tey to Sudbury route) and Haverhill, the first section to Halstead opening in 1860 and being extended north in three stages reaching the terminus at Haverhill in 1863. When the GER Sudbury-Haverhill-Cambridge route opened in 1865, a connection was made at Haverhill between the two routes. The C.V.R. retained its independence until grouping. Passenger services ceased on 1st January 1962, with the remaining goods traffic receding south east in stages until 1965, poignantly mirroring the line's construction. - Sold for £500

Lot 123 A Single Line Key Token "HOLT-PATNEY & CHIRTON", (steel/cast brass plates), from the GWR route through Devizes which left the West of England Main Line at Patney and joined the Bradford Junction-Chippenham line at Holt, providing a useful alternative route, although closure came on 18th April 1966. An old GWR example, the name "HOLT" stamped in where the key would originally have read "Devizes". - Sold for £60

Lot 124 A Southern Railway quad royal Poster "THE GARDEN ISLE, the Isle of Wight For Sunshine, Scenery and Sport, frequent Electric and Steam Services", (1939), a bird's eye style view with the island's railway system prominent and in its complete form. (rolled) - Sold for £500

Lot 125 A GWR Silver Plated Two Pint Coffee Pot, with graduated body and "GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY HOTELS" coat of arms on the side. 9" high and in excellent usable condition. - Sold for £160

Lot 126 A Locomotive Worksplate "LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 8110, COWLAIRS WORKS, 1891", from a North British Railway Class G, LNER Y9 Class, 0-4-0ST, NBR Nos 232 & 1091, LNER Nos 9932, 10091 and in 1946 8110, becoming BR 68110. A Dundee allocated engine for many years, it was, with several others of the Class, employed on the harbour lines to and from which the engines made their way on rails laid in the public road. Latterly it moved to Kipps from where it was withdrawn in August 1961 and it was cut up three months later at Cowlairs Works. Cast brass oval 9"x5", the front background repainted light blue. - Sold for £290

Lot 127 An SE&CR Sykes Lock & Block Instrument "FROM CHISLEHURST JUNC", complete with brass plunger, catch and "Line Blocked" key on chain in holder at side. Good original condition. The box was situated on the South Eastern Railway's London to Sevenoaks route just north-west of Petts Wood. - Sold for £140

Lot 128 A speedometer from the (SR) Bulleid West Country Class 4-6-2 No 34102 "Lapford", removed while the engine was in store at Salisbury shed between July 1967 and April 1968. 9" diameter, the face marked "BR" and rim stamped "E 89" and registering up to 100mph. These speedometers were fitted to the class in BR days, not when built, and are of a design unique to the Bulleid Pacifics. - Sold for £1500

Lot 129 An Electric Works Plate "1012, GORTON, 1950", from a BR Class 76 electric No 26005 allocated new to Gorton and one of the first of the Class to be withdrawn from Reddish in March 1970. It was cut up at BREL Crewe in August 1971. Engraved brass oval, 121/8"x6_", with red characters, the front polished, back untouched. - Sold for £1000

Lot 130 A Carriage Print "WEST MILL, HERTFORDSHIRE, from a watercolour by Claude Muncaster R.W.S.", featuring the green and church in the village that was served by the Buntingford branch line. - Sold for £60

Lot 131 A Silver Director's Pass "WEST MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY", on front with "VISCOUNT BARRINGTON" engraved within a decorative central panel. The back shows the coat of arms, 1_" diameter and in superb condition. The company was formed on 14th June 1860 by a union of the Oxford, Worcester & Wolverhampton Railway, the Newport Abergavenny & Hereford Railway and the Worcester & Hereford Railway. It was absorbed by the GWR on 1st August 1863. - Sold for £700

Lot 132 A North Eastern Railway enamel Doorplate "LADIES ROOM", reddish brown lettering and thin border on cream. Good colour and shine with just very minor edge chips. - Sold for £170

Lot 133 A Southern Railway enamel Target Sign "RAVENSBOURNE" from the London Chatham and Dover Railway's Nunhead to Bromley route. A lovely example in ex station condition, with backboard and only very minor edge chips. - Sold for £150

Lot 134 An LNER cast iron Doorplate "GOODS OFFICE", from Wells-Next-The-Sea station on the North Norfolk coast, original paintwork. - Sold for £600

Lot 135 A BR(W) double royal Poster "WEST OF ENGLAND CAR TOURIST SERVICE", featuring a GWR Castle Class Loco crossing a viaduct with Town Centre Traffic Jam below. The poster implores motorists to avoid the congestion and use the service between Paddington and St Austell running each weekday April-Oct 1957. The illustration is by John S Smith. Excellent condition, rolled. - Sold for £200

Lot 136 A BR(M) maroon Totem Sign "RADCLIFFE CENTRAL", (f/f), from the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway's Manchester Victoria to Bury and Accrington route. Excellent colour and good shine, a couple of chip repairs at the top into the maroon, well matched. - Sold for £460

Lot 137 A BR(E) dark blue enamel Station Sign, "WAY OUT, TICKET OFFICE AND WAITING ROOM", (with left pointing feathered arrow), (f/f), 36"x24", excellent colour and shine although some face chips repainted. - Sold for £170

Lot 138 A Bulleid Pacific Smoke Deflector (front section 34_" wide) from West Country Class 4-6-2 No 34001 "EXETER", complete with handrail. Rusty ex Barry Scrapyard condition, but sound, overall size 59"x34_". - Sold for £80

Lot 139 An SR Brass Cabside Number Plate "SOUTHERN RAILWAY, 1205", from a South Eastern Railway Class F 4-4-0 express tender engine designed by James Stirling and built at Ashford Works in 1883, SER No 205, the first of the F1 Class, always known to railwaymen as the "Jumbos". It was substantially rebuilt by the South Eastern & Chatham Railway in 1908 and re-classified as Class F1. It was re-numbered 1205 in SR days but just failed to make it to BR, being withdrawn in 1947. The engine had an interesting history; in its early days it was one of its Class chosen to work the crack Folkestone and Dover Continentals; in March 1898 it was involved in a crash at St Johns in dense fog with fatalities while hauling the "Hastings Car Train"; and, during the second world war, in November 1941 it was one of nine F1s loaned to the LMS, first at Gloucester and then Peterborough, and, on return to the SR in September 1944, it was allocated to Stewarts Lane. Cast brass oval, 13_"x7_", the original paintwork lacquered, otherwise untouched. - Sold for £720

Lot 140 A Carriage Print Advertisement "LAUNDERING OF EXCELLENCE, ROYAL BUCKS LAUNDRY, CHESHAM, Regular Collections In All Districts, LONDON to AYLESBURY, phone CHESHAM 5", a decorative and colourful presentation with illustration of laundress to the left, a little discolouration at edges. This example was used in Metropolitan Railway Stock. (Unframed) - Sold for £60

Lot 141 A Smokebox Numberplate "90257", from a War Department "Austerity" 2-8-0 built to Ministry of Supply order by North British Locomotive Co Ltd, Works No 25224, WD No 77359. It was loaned new to the LNER in September 1943 and based at Tyne Dock but was recalled by the WD in December 1944 and shipped to France. On return to the UK it was loaned to the SR in November 1946 and allocated to Feltham where it remained after entering BR stock. It later moved to Mirfield, Birkenhead, Mold Junction, Widnes, Birkenhead again and finally Springs Branch, Wigan from where it was withdrawn in August 1964. After a period in store at Springs Branch, it was cut up at nearby Central Wagon Co, Ince the following January. An SR style plate, from its time at Feltham, with BR(S) triangle and "B" cast in the back. The front repainted, the back in original condition. - Sold for £660

Lot 142 A Great Western Railway Wooden Notice Board, 44" square, the full company title at the top in decorative style with gold, red and black shaded lettering. - Sold for £80

Lot 143 A BR(M) maroon Totem Sign "ACTON CENTRAL", (h/f), from the North London Line from Richmond to Broad Street (formerly the North and South Western Junction Railway, LNW, MR and NLR Joint). The station was situated just north of Acton Wells Junction. Excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £680

Lot 144 A Locomotive Worksplate "LMS BUILT 1943, GWR", from one of the (LMS) Class 8F 2-8-0s Nos 8400-26 built for the War Department by the GWR at Swindon. They were initially loaned to the GWR but transferred to the LMS during 1946-7, becoming BR Nos 48400-26. Cast brass oval, 10_"x6", ex loco condition. - Sold for £210

Lot 145 An LNER Cast Iron Seatback Plate "SINCLAIRTOWN", from the North British Railway's Edinburgh to Aberdeen main line, situated between Thornton Junction and Kirkcaldy, 40" long, unrestored with original green paintwork. - Sold for £360

Lot 146 A Midland & Great Northern Railway Platform Wall Lamp Case, with opaque glass plate "WRYDE", with raised blue glass lettering, copper roof and decorative chimney. The station was situated east of Peterborough, on the line to Wisbech and Sutton Bridge, and closed on 2nd December 1957. Excellent condition, complete with glazing. - Sold for £300

Lot 147 A Great Western Railway Signal Box Diagram "BRIMSCOMBE EAST", dated 28th July 1947. The box was situated between Stroud and Chalford; a small loco shed for banking engines was situated close by. The diagram is coloured and in its original frame. Some alterations have been neatly restored. - Sold for £110

Lot 148 A Midland Railway Rotary Block Instrument with enamel face plate and brass fittings. It lacks the end of the handle on the commutator and the rear cover, otherwise it is in sound original condition and is stamped "MR Co 1914" on the top of the case. - Sold for £70

Lot 149 A BR enamel Doorplate "ASSISTANT AREA MANAGER", (f/f), black on white, 18"x5", lower cased lettering.

Lot 150 A Carriage Print "BLYTHBOROUGH near HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, from a water colour by Eric Scott", a scene of the village, once served by the Southwold Railway, viewed across the fields. - Sold for £100

Lot 151 A BR(S) light green Totem Sign "MAIDSTONE BARRACKS", (f/f), from the South Eastern Railway's Rochester to Paddock Wood route. A face chip repair under the second "A" and edge chips into the green all neatly restored, good colour and shine. - Sold for £320

Lot 152 A Single Line Key Token "BOURTON ON THE WATER-KINGHAM WEST", (alloy), from the GWR Banbury to Cheltenham route. Passenger services were withdrawn on 15th October 1962, the section remained open for freight traffic until 7th September 1964, although Kingham West box was closed in 1951. - Sold for £1050

Lot 153 A London & South Western Railway enamel Notice "ALL SEASON TICKETS TO BE SHEWN", white lettering and border on black, 10"x12", excellent condition with just very minor edge chips in a couple of places. - Sold for £130

Lot 154 An LNER cast iron Doorplate "SMOKING STRICTLY PROHIBITED", a large double line plate used at Wellington Street, Leeds, the front repainted. - Sold for £170

Lot 155 A GWR cast iron notice "GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, CAUTION, NO PART OF THIS MACHINERY MUST BE EXAMINED, CLEANED, OR OILED WHILST IN MOTION, ANY PERSON EXPOSING HIMSELF TO DANGER WILL BE LIABLE TO DISMISSAL BY ORDER". Unrestored with original chocolate and cream paintwork, 13"x8_". - Sold for £210

Lot 156 A "Caledonian, Dumbarton and Balloch Joint Railway" large silver plated Coffee Pot by Walker and Hall, with prominent decorative monogram "C. D&B Jt" on the side, overall 8" high and in fine usable condition, almost certainly used at the company's refreshment rooms at Balloch Pier. The Dumbarton & Balloch was worked as a joint line from 1892 but was not absorbed by the Caley until 1909, so it is most likely that this piece dates from the 1909-22 period. - Sold for £170

Lot 157 A Locomotive Worksplate "LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 69878, REBUILT DARLINGTON WORKS, 1936", from a LNER A8 Class 4-6-2T, originally built by the North Eastern Railway at Darlington in June 1921 as a Class D 4-4-4T, LNER Class H1, NER/LNER No 1499. It retained this number after rebuilding as a 4-6-2T in June 1936 but was renumbered 9878 in 1946, becoming BR 69878. In BR days it was at Botanic Gardens, Middlesbrough and finally Sunderland from where it was withdrawn in June 1960 after a lengthy period in store there. It was cut up at Darlington Works two months later. Cast brass oval, 9"x5", with renumbering strip. Unrestored. - Sold for £1700

Lot 158 A Railway Signal Company Miniature Train Staff "BALLYMOE-CASTLEREA", from the Athlone to Claremorris section of the Dublin to Westport route. Cylindrical steel with brass rings and cap engraved with the names of the section. - Sold for £160

Lot 159 A Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway enamel plate "YARMOUTH BEACH", white on black, 20"x3", with some chipping to the lower rim, it is probably from a departure board. - Sold for £420

Lot 160 An LNER Boundary Post, an integral casting with ribbed post and an 11"x6" plate on top "LNER", overall height 44_". - Sold for £260

Lot 161 A Locomotive Cab Worksplate "METROPOLITAN-VICKERS ELECTRICAL CO. LTD, MANCHESTER ENGLAND. 1008 SERIAL NUMBER OF LOCOMOTIVE", from D5715, one of the unique Co-Bo Class 28 locos, which entered service in April 1959 before being withdrawn exactly nine years later, ending its days at McWilliams Scrapyard at Shettleston, Glasgow. As the loco's main worksplates did not carry a number, these are the only plates that can be identified as originating from a particular loco in the class. Engraved stainless steel, 5"x21/8". - Sold for £420

Lot 162 An alloy bi-lingual Locomotive Cabside Numberplate "SUID-AFRIKAANSE SPOORWEE, 35 482, SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS ", from a 3ft 6in gauge 1650hp Class 35 Bo-Bo, the standard branch line diesel electric locomotive of the SAR. It was built by General Electric in South Africa in 1979, Works No 41331. Ex loco condition with original paintwork. - Sold for £110

Lot 163 A Tyers No 6 Single Line Tablet "CAMELFORD-PORT ISAAC ROAD", (brass/steel), from a section of the LSWR North Cornwall Line from Okehampton to Padstow which ran within a couple of miles of the coast near Tintagel and south through Delabole. The route closed on 3rd October 1966. The tablet is stamped "Not In Use" as was the custom at the Exeter Central S&T Dept when the tablets were sold in the 1960s. - Sold for £380

Lot 164 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "LOCHLUICHART", (h/f), from the Highland Railway's Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh route and situated east of Achnasheen, one of the rarer totems on the line, as the single platform station only had four examples fitted. Excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £3000

Lot 165 A Great Eastern Railway Advertising Sign "The Connecting Link, GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, HOOK OF HOLLAND ROUTE TO THE CONTINENT, VIA HARWICH, Daily Including Sundays, ALSO VIA ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP, EXPRESS TRAINS, FAST BOATS, CHEAP FARES, Times, Rates Can Be Obtained From The Company's Chief Scotch Office, 162 Buchanan St Glasgow". Blue on white with ship's chain emblem at the top inside curved pediment, edge and a few face chips, a very rare sign in generally pretty good condition for such an example. - Sold for £850

Lot 166 A Carriage Print "BECCLES, SUFFOLK, from a watercolour by F.W.Baldwin", a scene looking up the River Waveney towards the steel girder bridge on the GER Beccles to Tivetshall Line, with the town's church beyond. - Sold for £80

Lot 167 A Locomotive Nameplate "CORRALL QUEEN", from the London & South Western Railway B4 Class 0-4-0T No 96 built at Nine Elms Works in November 1893, one of the Class built specifically for shunting at Southampton Docks over which the LSWR had recently gained control. It was named "Normandy" following a theme of names associated with places on the Continent with which the Docks had connections and it remained at Southampton Docks until the B4s were displaced by the USA 0-6-0Ts from April 1947. It then moved to Eastleigh, where it was used mainly on shunting duties at Winchester, became BR 30096, lost its name in December 1950 and was withdrawn in October 1963. After some months in store at Eastleigh shed, it was sold to Corralls Ltd in February 1964 for service at Dibbles Wharf, Southampton and they named it "Corrall Queen". It was sold to the Bulleid Preservation Society in 1972 and sent to the Bluebell Railway where, reverting to its original "Normandy" name, it performed with distinction until being withdrawn from traffic in July 2006 when its boiler certificate expired. Cast brass, 30"x5", the background painted black, the plate has not been polished and the paint is probably original. - Sold for £840

Lot 168 A Locomotive Worksplate "NAYSMITH WILSON & Co LIMITED, N0 1415, 1923, PATRICROFT MANCHESTER" from a 3ft 6in gauge 2-8-2 which went new to Gold Coast Railways as their No 208 and became Ghana Railways No 108. Cast brass triangle, 11_"x5_", the front background repainted red, the rim edge and back untouched. - Sold for £450

Lot 169 A late 19th century South Eastern Railway 12" Oak Dropcase Clock No 786, the face marked S.R John Walker 1, South Molton St, London 786 S.E., with a fusee movement stamped with the SER monogram and the initials G&B indicating the makers Grimshaw & Baxter, oak dial surround, with cast bezel missing its sight ring. The back of the case branded SER and stamped 786 SE and the inside of the door with a brass plate stamped 786. Some veneer damage to the case. The bottom door lock replaced by a brass turn, complete with pendulum (replaced) and a winding key and in working order, original condition. - Sold for £1400

Lot 170 A large Midland Railway Signal Lever Description Plate "RUGBY LINES CROSSOVER", engraved brass, 14"x2_", slightly tapered, the left end rounded, the plate originates from Wigston Junction (Leicester) and retains much of its original black wax infill. - Sold for £190

Lot 171 A London & North Western Railway Semaphore Signal Repeater with lamp In/lamp Out indicator, the black steel case marked "L&NWRY, Electrical and Signal Dept, Crewe", with curved top, a 1930 repair label inside case, 9_" high overall. - Sold for £80

Lot 172 A Southern Railway enamel Target Sign "OTFORD", from the London Chatham & Dover Railway's Swanley Junction to Sevenoaks and Ashford route. Excellent colour and shine with just very minor edge chips, as good as these signs come. - Sold for £560

Lot 173 A BR(W) chocolate & cream Totem Sign "BEACONSFIELD", (h/f), from the Great Western and Great Central Joint Line south of High Wycombe. Crease repairs at each end and mottled, nevertheless one of the scarcest totems on the route, never having been offered for sale previously. - Sold for £880

Lot 174 An LNER cast iron Seatback Plate "LITTLEPORT", from the Great Eastern Railway main line from London to Kings Lynn. The first station north of Ely, original condition, 36" long. - Sold for £320

Lot 175 A Locomotive Nameplate "MOUNT NYIRU, 9203 FT." together with its matching cabside and bunker numberplates "5921" and "E.A.R" brass letters, from an East African Railways metre gauge Class 59 Garratt 4-8-2+2-8-4 built by Beyer Peacock in 1955, Works No 7682. The nameplate is in ex loco condition with black paintwork, red visible in places underneath, measuring 50_"x6", with raised pediment in the centre giving the height of the mountain. The numberplates are also in ex loco condition and measure 24_"x8_" and 17_"x6_", each a little bent at the ends but could easily be straightened. The E.A.R. letters are 8_" deep and in similar condition, although the "A" is painted yellow. A fine set, the Mountain Class being one of the best type of Foreign Nameplates. - Sold for £2500

Lot 176 A GWR Brass Cased Track Circuit Indicator, with red banner indicating Track Occupied/Clear, complete with brass stand, steel base and brass pediment for description plate, good original condition. - Sold for £130

Lot 177 An Ivory Director's Pass "NEWCASTLE & NORTH SHIELDS RAILWAY", the reverse marked "FREE TICKET", oval engraved ivory, 1_"x11/8". The five mile line between North Shields and Newcastle was authorised on 21st June 1836 with a one mile extension to Tynemouth. The main line opened on 19th June 1839 but was bought by the Newcastle & Berwick Railway on 31st July 1845. - Sold for £340

Lot 178 A Lynton & Barnstaple Railway enamel Doorplate "BOOKING OFFICE" from Barnstaple (Town) Station. Blue on white with scalloped corners, 15"x9", edge chipping which shows evidence of the plate having been overpainted green after closure of the narrow gauge line in 1935. A rare survivor, in the same colour and style at the company's poster board headings. - Sold for £350

Lot 179 A Cast Iron Sign "SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY COMPANIES MANAGING COMMITTEE, NOTICE, FARMERS & THEIR SERVANTS.....", concerning use of Occupation Crossings, 22"x17", the front repainted. - Sold for £70

Lot 180 A Carriage Print "SPEKE HALL, NEAR LIVERPOOL, A National Trust Property", by Ronald Lampitt, a fine view of the famous half timbered building. (unframed)

Lot 181 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "SALTCOATS CENTRAL", (h/f), from the Glasgow & South Western Railway's Kilwinning to Ardrossan and Largs branch, close to the Isle of Arran. The suffix was added on 30th June 1952 but dropped on 4th February 1965, after which the station was re-signed, explaining why this is quite a scarce totem. Good colour although some loss of shine due to the station's proximity to the sea.

Lot 182 An LNER Copper Ship's Lamp with cylindrical glass cover, protective bars and large hook at top, plated "TELFORD" and stamped "LNER-DED", with an embossed brass plate "NOT UNDER COMMAND", the side marked "William Geoch Makers, Glasgow, Birmingham & London". A fine example in excellent original condition, overall 22" high, and believed to be from a dredger. - Sold for £190

Lot 183 A large North Eastern Railway enamel Doorplate "PORTERS ROOM", reddish brown lettering and border on cream, 20"x8", with angled corners, fair shine and good colour, screw hole/edge chips and a few minor surface marks, a pretty good example generally. - Sold for £65

Lot 184 A Shedplate "89D", (Oswestry 1960-63), the characters and back probably repainted long ago. - Sold for £85

Lot 185 A London & North Western Railway cast iron notice "NOTICE, L.N.W. Ry Co. TIP CLOSETS. SHOULD THIS TIP CLOSET BE STOPPED THROUGH CARELESSNESS OR BY IMPROPER ARTICLES BEING THROWN DOWN IT THE COST OF UNSTOPPING SAME MUST BE BORNE BY THE TENANT OF THE HOUSE. WHERE TWO CLOSETS WORK TOGETHER AND IT CANNOT BE ASCERTAINED WHICH OF THE TENANTS HAS CAUSED THE STOPPAGE THE COST OF THE UNSTOPPING WILL BE DIVIDED AND AN EQUAL PROPORTION CHARGED TO EACH TENANT. SIGNED C HULL ESTATE DEPARTMENT EUSTON STATION LONDON SEPTEMBER 1895". Unrestored with some original paintwork, 18"x11_", vertical format with scalloped corners, fine ex brick tiphouse condition. - Sold for £1000

Lot 186 A BR(S) double royal Poster "CLOSING OF THE MERSTONE-VENTNOR WEST BRANCH LINE, 15th SEPTEMBER 1952", listing the stations affected and outlining Southern Vectis Bus services available, green on white with large totem at top, rolled with very light folds and in excellent condition. - Sold for £400

Lot 187 An LNER double royal Poster "RICHMOND, on The London and North Eastern Railway", by Fred Taylor. A view of the narrow streets dominated by the Castle, excellent condition. - Sold for £150

Lot 188 An LNER Electric Lamp "FINSBURY PARK", from the first station outside Kings Cross, cast aluminium frame with white translucent panels, the front engraved with the station name, overall 26"x10_", ex station condition, a crack to one side panel. - Sold for £50

Lot 189 A BR(M) quad royal Poster "THE REBIRTH OF COVENTRY CATHEDRAL", by Basil Spence. A dramatic view by the architect of the New Cathedral, drawn in 1957, at the base the slogan "You Can Easily Reach Coventry By British Railways, Agents & Offices In New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto & Vancouver", rolled and in excellent condition. - Sold for £50

Lot 190 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "MAXTON", (f/f), from the North British Railway's St Boswells to Kelso branch, which connected the Waverley route to the East Coast main line at Tweedmouth, via the NER line east of Kelso. The station closed on 15th June 1964. Good colour with some loss of shine, two face chips into edges of letters and a further smaller chip, all neatly restored, nevertheless a choice sign from a remote Borders branch station. - Sold for £550

Lot 191 A GWR Brass Cabside Numberplate "6677", from a GWR 5600 Class 0-6-2T built at Swindon in September 1928 and allocated new to Cardiff Cathays. It was at Stourbridge Junction by the end of its GWR days and remained there until November 1961 when it moved to Pontypool Road from where it was withdrawn in January 1963. After a period in store at Pontypool Road, it was cut up at Cashmores, Great Bridge the following June. Unrestored with original paintwork, the numbers lightly polished. - Sold for £940

Lot 192 A BR(S) light green Totem Sign "SEMLEY", (f/f), from the London & South Western Railway's West of England Main Line, between Templecombe and Wilton. The summit close to the station provided a challenge for the crews of both up and down trains. The station closed on 7th March 1966, although it served the market town of Shaftsbury. Excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £620

Lot 193 A Southern Railway enamel Target Sign "EXMOUTH", from the L&SWR Seaside Terminus served by the branches from Exeter Central and Sidmouth Junction. Targets outlived the totems at Exmouth, surviving on the remaining single platform until the mid 1970s, when the station was demolished and replaced by a basic building on an adjacent site. Restoration to chipping at edge and a portion affecting most of the half moon, all well executed. - Sold for £350

Lot 194 An early SR enamel direction sign "FOR SOUTHERN RAILWAY (CENTRAL SECTION)", with left pointing feathered arrow. White on red, 38"x9", edge and screw hole chips, otherwise very good. The sign is in LBSCR/SR transitional colours (matching early SR enamel trespass signs) and almost certainly comes from one of the exits at Clapham North on the City & South London Railway (later Northern Line). The Station was renamed in 1924 (formerly Clapham Road) and would have been re-signed in the short period such SR signs were being produced. It is very close to Clapham LBSCR (SR Central Section) Station. - Sold for £190

Lot 195 A Bulleid Pacific Footplate Pressure Gauge, the enamel face marked "SR, TRAIN PIPE/VACUUM CHAMBER -0-30", overall diameter 6_" with backplate. The Eastleigh Triangle is stamped into the brass. The gauge was removed from West Country Class No 34102 "LAPFORD". The lot also includes a "BR Std" Pressure Gauge, 0-120. (2) - Sold for £180

Lot 196 A Shedplate "53B", (Hull Botanic Gardens 1949-59), the front repainted, the back in original condition. - Sold for £90

Lot 197 A Midland Railway "Candlestick" Block Shelf Telephone, comprising wooden case on cast brass "Candlestick", with top and base decoration, complete with a very early style combined mouth and earpiece with a bakelite amplifier horn at the back and original plaited cable, lovely original condition with trafolite plate "UP SLOW BS", overall height 17_". - Sold for £180

Lot 198 A Great Eastern Railway enamel Signal box nameboard "SNAPE", white on blue enamel, the short goods branch ran from Snape Junction on the Ipswich to Saxmundham route to Snape where it served the famous Maltings. The sign has been trimmed at the ends (probably due to damage) and is 16_"x6", it has a little edge rusting and two tiny chips on the lettering, a remarkable survivor. - Sold for £1000

Lot 199 An LMS Carriage Print "HOWTH CASTLE, DUBLIN, IRELAND", (photographic). - Sold for £30

Lot 200 A Locomotive Worksplate "SIR W.G. ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & Co, (ENGINEERS) LTD, No 1490, 1937, SCOTSWOOD WORKS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE", from a LMS Class 5 4-6-0 No 5435 which became BR 45435. A Southport engine at nationalization, it later moved to Wakefield, then Low Moor, Newton Heath, Lancaster (Green Ayre) and finally Carnforth from where it was withdrawn in June 1968. It was cut up at Drapers, Hull four months later. Brass rectangle, 83/8"x5", in ex loco condition. - Sold for £150

Lot 201 A London & North Western Railway Crane Number Plate, LNWR, 2793", cast iron, 9_"x37 /8", the front repainted, the back in original condition. - Sold for £45

Lot 202 A BR(S) dark green miniature enamel Totem Sign, from the top of a posterboard, 107/8"x2_", a little chipping at right hole otherwise good. Although LMR and NER examples often appear, we have never before seen an SR example. - Sold for £320

Lot 203 A pair of Great Western Railway "SPAGNOLETTI" double line block instruments with the usual brass fittings and flaps, slide and knobs, in good original condition with original paintwork to the faces, and pivoting flags. (2) - Sold for £260

Lot 204 A BR(M) double royal Poster "COME TO BEAUTIFUL WALES" by Lander, featuring a woman in traditional Welsh costume with the Welsh Flag and Harp behind, excellent condition. - Sold for £95

Lot 205 A BR(NE) tangerine enamel Station Sign "WAY OUT", with black edged lettering, 47"x14_", virtually mint condition. The sign was used at Newcastle Central where it was displayed in a wooden frame. - Sold for £90

Lot 206 An LNER silver plated "Coronation" Salad Serving Fork, 85 /8" long, 2" wide, with the company's initials in art deco style on the end, excellent condition, also a matching Dessert Spoon. (2) - Sold for £210

Lot 207 A BR(S) dark green Totem Sign "EAST MALLING HALT", (f/f), from the London, Chatham & Dover Railway's Swanley Junction to Ashford route and situated West of Maidstone. Excellent colour and shine with a chip repair on the "N", an unusual layout with the name on one line rather than the suffix appearing in the lower panel. - Sold for £320

Lot 208 A Tyers No 6 Single Line Tablet "HOLBEACH EAST-WELLAND BANK", (brass/steel), from the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway's Bourne to Sutton Bridge route. Welland Bank was situated in Spalding, the junction controlling the spur to the Peterborough-Boston line. - Sold for £95

Lot 209 A Smokebox Numberplate "31634", from a Maunsell SR "U" Class 2-6-0 No A634, later 1634, built at Ashford in April 1931 and allocated new to Battersea, later moving to Dover with the electrification of the Brighton line, then to Yeovil, Exmouth Junction, Basingstoke and finally Nine Elms where in the mid-1950s it could often be seen on the Lymington Pier service. It was withdrawn from Nine Elms in December 1963 and cut up at Eastleigh Works two months later. Original paintwork, with numbers possibly retouched, and an "A" cast in the back of the plate. - Sold for £1100

Lot 210 A South African Railway Locomotive Chime Whistle, solid brass, overall 15" high, the top having three chambers, the side stamped "SAR", excellent condition, lightly polished. - Sold for £520

Lot 211 A BR(E) dark blue Enamel Sign "PLEASE SHOW TICKETS", (flangeless), 16"x10", excellent colour and shine, small chips below "O" and very minor edge chips. - Sold for £65

Lot 212 A Locomotive Worksplate "NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LTD, GLASGOW, 1918, QUEENS PARK WORKS, No 21874", from a 2-8-0 built to a Robinson Great Central Railway design for the Railway Operating Division, ROD No 1897, which entered War Department service in March 1918 and was shipped to France. On return to the UK the following year it was initially loaned to the GCR but in 1921 was placed in store at Stratton until sold to the GWR in May 1925. It was first numbered GWR 3058 but this was soon changed to GWR 3034 under which guise it ran for nearly 30 years. It was first allocated to Carmarthen, then Llanelly, Swindon and finally St Philips Marsh from where it was withdrawn in February 1953. Cast brass diamond, 12_"x5_", lovely ex loco condition. - Sold for £500

Lot 213 A BR(S) dark green enamel Doorplate "TICKET OFFICE AND WAITING ROOMS", (f/f), an unusual wording utilising 1" lettering on three lines, designed for use at a specific location, normally Waiting and Ladies Room would be specified separately. A chip above the first "T" and at edge of "R", excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £380

Lot 214 A Single Line Key Token "PWLLHELI EAST-PENYCHAIN", (alloy), the final section of the picturesque Cambrian Coast route from Dovey Junction. - Sold for £260

Lot 215 A BR(W) chocolate & cream enamel Station Direction Sign "BRITISH RAILWAYS, BATH SPA STATION", (with right pointing feathered arrow), (f/f) and totem at top. From the famous GWR station in the centre of the city and, as the station didn't display the standard totems, this is probably the only sign obtainable with this name. Excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £1950

Lot 216 A Shedplate "61B", (Aberdeen Ferryhill 1949-67), the front repainted, the back in original condition. - Sold for £85

Lot 217 A GWR cast iron Cabside numberplate "6380", from a GWR 43XX Class 2-6-0 built at Swindon in July 1921 and allocated new to Old Oak Common. It was at Chester by the end of its BR days and remained there until moving to Croes Newydd in May 1960 and then to Chester, Oswestry and finally Severn Tunnel Junction from where it was withdrawn in December 1963. After a period in store at Severn Tunnel Junction, it was cut up at Birds, Risca between December 1964 and April 1965. The face repainted, the stampings on the rim clearly visible "ENGINE CLASS, 2-6-0. M/BOILER CLASS D.G.". - Sold for £980

Lot 218 A Card Advertising Sign "LINGFIELD PARK RACECOURSE FIXTURES 1912", featuring a map of the Railway System for Southern and Central England and a National Racing Calendar, which includes fixtures at many racecourses no longer in existence. Decorative but with some wear, nevertheless an unusual and rare item, 20"x14_". - Sold for £30

Lot 219 A large enamel Poster Board Header "SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY", blue lettering and border on white, 105"x5_, some chips to left end but an uncommon size for this type of sign. - Sold for £65

Lot 220 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "WEST KILBRIDE", (f/f), from the Glasgow & South Western Railway's Kilwinning to Largs branch. Excellent colour and shine and in surprisingly fine condition for an example from a station on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. - Sold for £500

Lot 221 An NSR cast iron Bridge Weight Restriction notice "NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS BRIDGE IS INSUFFICIENT TO CARRY WEIGHTS BEYOND THE ORDINARY TRAFFIC OF THE DISTRICT...ENGINEER", an attractive layout with prominent company title. Repainted black, 35_"x16_". - Sold for £390

Lot 222 A Southern Railway enamel Target Sign "PLYMSTOCK" from the L&SWR Plymouth Friary to Turnchapel branch, which closed to passengers on 10th September 1951. In ex station condition and mounted on its original backboard, excellent colour though some loss of shine, no face or screw hole chips and the edge in exceptional if sooty condition, a rare survivor. - Sold for £900

Lot 223 A Railway Signal Co Miniature Train Staff, "BALLYHALE-THOMASTOWN" from the Kilkenny to Waterford route, cylindrical steel with rings and brass cap bearing the names of the section. A little damage due to being dropped by the Driver or Signalman, which has caused an indentation on the edge of the rings and a crack at the end ring, all part of the character and not an uncommon occurrence. - Sold for £160

Lot 224 A Great North of Scotland Railway three aspect handlamp, complete with vessel, reflector and burner (stamped LNER), a curved brass plate on top "MACDUFF". The lamp has been attractively cleaned and painted. Macduff Station was the Terminus of the branch from Inveramsay on the GNSR main line which closed to passengers on 1st October 1951 with freight surviving for another decade+. - Sold for £270

Lot 225 A Railway Signalling Company Single Line Key Token "BROOM NTH-ALCESTER STA", from the Midland Railway Ashchurch to Barnt Green route, which closed on 1st October 1962. The key is cylindrical steel with rings and a circular brass head inscribed with the section. - Sold for £1600

Lot 226 A Cheshire Lines Committee Sykes Block Instrument, with two suspended needles, the face inscribed "UP TRAIN/ROMILEY/GODLEY, DOWN TRAIN (GOODS), MAIN GOODS", good original condition though a little wear to the word "Romiley" on the face. - Sold for £1350

Lot 227 A Midland Railway Balloon Backed Office Chair with the initial "M" ornately carved on the top rail, superb condition and re-upholstered in the correct style. - Sold for £290

Lot 228 A Single Line Key Token "CRIANLARICH UPPER-ARDLUI", (brass), a section on the North British Railway's West Highland Line, running south through Glen Falloch to the head of Loch Lomond. - Sold for £190

Lot 229 An LSWR cast iron Occupation Crossing Notice, referring to the safe running of the railway and the passage of traction and other road engines, signed Godfrey Knight Sect, 26"x18", repainted white on red. - Sold for £100

Lot 230 A Silver Director's Pass "MORAYSHIRE RAILWAY DIRECTORS TICKET, No 11", on the reverse an early 0-6-0 locomotive, oval, 1"x_" with a ring fitted to the left side. The Morayshire Railway Act of 16th July 1846 authorised lines from Lossiemouth to Elgin, Rothes and Craigellachie with a branch from Rothes to Orton. Worked by the GNSR under GNSR Act of 30th July 1866 with full amalgamation on 1st October 1880. - Sold for £840

Lot 231 An enamel Instruction plate for Platform Scales "TRY YOUR WEIGHT, PLACE ONE PENNY IN SLOT, PENNIES ONLY, NO HALF PENCE", with list of correct weights for Men, Women and Children in the centre, blue on white within an ornate triangular cast iron frame, a little edge loss to the frames rim which doesn't show from the front. - Sold for £460

Lot 232 An LNER quad royal Poster "EXPLORE THE HOME COUNTIES", by Montague B Black, a bird's eye view stretches from London to Aylesbury, St Neots, Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds, rolled, light folds and a few neat repairs to folds with acid free tape. - Sold for £65

Lot 233 A locomotive Worksplate "LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 4497, N.B. LOCO Co, 1909", from a North British Railway Class B, LNER J35 Class, 0-6-0 built at NBL's Atlas Works in November 1909, Works No 18958, NBR No 367. It became LNER 9367, was renumbered 4497 in 1946, becoming BR 64497. In BR days it was at Stirling, Dalry Road and finally Bathgate from where it withdrawn in April 1962. It was then stored at Bathgate until September 1963 and cut up the following month at Arnott Young, Old Kilpatrick. Cast brass oval, 9"x5", the front background repainted red. - Sold for £220

Lot 234 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "THORNHILL", (f/f), from the Glasgow & South Western Railway's main line to Carlisle, situated on one of the most remote and scenic sections between Kirkconnel and Dumfries. The station closed on 6th December 1965. Excellent colour and shine, with the usual edge chips and chipping in blue above and below the penultimate letter. This is the first example to be offered for sale. - Sold for £420

Lot 235 An Ivory Director's Pass "NORTH OF EUROPE STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, FREE TICKET/W.W.HAWKINS ESQ, MP", circular ivory, 13/8" diameter, a fine example in the style of early railway passes. - Sold for £170

Lot 236 A Carriage Print "LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS, NEAR HORNCASTLE", from a watercolour by Freda Marston R.O.I, a panoramic view of the rolling countryside, sunny but with typical storm clouds looming. - Sold for £60

Lot 237 A London Transport Station Direction Sign "UNDERGROUND, AND STATION CAR PARK", with "Underground" target bisected by a feathered arrow. Red and blue on white, double sided with bracket, 24_"x10_", a couple of face chips on one side only. - Sold for £140

Lot 238 A large cast iron Lamp Standard with a square ribbed and graduated base, inscribed "GVR" with coat of arms, complete with ladder bars, frog (one prong broken) and a "GNR" type 27" high copper lamp which is currently marked "Bourne Station" on the glass (though this description does not date from the lamp case's time in railway use). The post which is 160" long can be viewed at Woodford Halse By Appointment And Must Be Removed By The Purchaser Within Fourteen Days Of The Auction. A superb example dating from the 1911-1936 period. - Sold for £120

Lot 239 An enamel Doorplate "GUARDS", black lettering and border on white, 10"x3_", edge chips repainted. The plate originates from one of the Scottish Companies. - Sold for £100

Lot 240 A cast iron Notice "METn & Gt CENTL RLY, NOTICE TRESPASSERS ON THIS PROPERTY WILL BE PROSECUTED", 19_"x11_" with scalloped corners, original paintwork. - Sold for £400

Lot 241 A Smokebox Numberplate "63971", from a (GNR) O2 Class 2-8-0 built at Doncaster in October 1942, Works No 1939, LNER No 3841, renumbered 3971 in 1946. It was allocated new to Doncaster and its later sheds included Colwick, Mexborough, Doncaster again and finally Retford from where it was withdrawn in December 1962. It was stored at Retford for some eight months before being cut up at Central Wagon Co, Ince, Wigan between September and December 1963. Unrestored with original paintwork. - Sold for £480

Lot 242 A Locomotive Worksplate "NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE Co LTD, THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY LTD 1959, No 27842", from a BR Class 21/29 D6112 which entered traffic at Stratford in May 1959 and was withdrawn from Eastfield in December 1971. It was cut up at BREL Glasgow in June 1972. Alloy diamond, 141 /8"x6_", the front repainted black with red border. - Sold for £420

Lot 243 A BR(S) light green Totem Sign, "EAST FARLEIGH", (f/f), from the South Eastern Railway's Rochester to Paddock Wood route, just south-west of Maidstone, excellent colour and shine, just minor chips on white flange. - Sold for £270

Lot 244 A North Eastern Railway enamel Doorplate "WEIGH OFFICE", reddish brown lettering and thin border on cream, good colour and shine, minor edge chips and larger screw hole chip at top centre into the top left of letter "O", all matched in. - Sold for £150

Lot 245 A Midland and Great Western Joint Signal Box Diagram "REDLAND", from the Bristol to Avonmouth Joint Line, showing the line towards Clifton and Montpelier, platforms, footbridges and level crossing, hand coloured and marked "MR SIGNAL WORKS, DERBY 12/9/1899", 32"x12", on original wooden stretcher, a stain at top, generally excellent condition for its age. - Sold for £100

Lot 246 A Locomotive Worksplate "R&W HAWTHORN LESLIE & Co Ld, ENGINEERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, ENGLAND, 2529, 1902", from an 0-6-0ST O/S which went new to Seaton Burn Colliery Co in 1902 where it was named "Beaumont". It moved to Hartley Main Colliery on 1st April 1938 and on 1st January 1947 to the National Coal Board Area 3 where it worked at West Moors Colliery until being scrapped in October 1951. Cast brass oval, 12"x7_", unrestored with original paintwork. - Sold for £620

Lot 247 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway enamel sign "BOOKING OFFICE", white on red, 40"x9_", some chips at edge and corners, although good colour and shine, the lettering unaffected. - Sold for £100

Lot 248 A Great Eastern Railway Signal Box Nameboard "ROMFORD", from the company's main line out of Liverpool Street, 61_"x9_", original condition, cast raised lettering on wood, though the beading missing and a little loss of wood at base. - Sold for £30

Lot 249 A London Brighton & South Coast Railway white china Tea Pot, with black garter on the side "LB&SC Ry Co, VICTORIA", excellent condition. - Sold for £780

Lot 250 A small Carriage Board "INVERNESS-ABERDEEN", cream on red, good condition with original paintwork, though a small portion has been trimmed from each end.

Lot 251 A Nameplate "AYLESBURY COLLEGE, Silver Jubilee 1987", with the College logo above, from BR Class 115 unit, vehicle No 51899. It was named at Aylesbury station by Zena Williams, a College Governor, on 20 June 1987 to mark the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the College. The nameplates were removed in August 1992. The unit still exists in preservation. 19_"x17_", with original faded red background and oxidisation on back. - Sold for £200

Lot 252 A Carriage Print "HUTTON LE HOLE, NEAR PICKERING, YORKSHIRE, from a watercolour by L.J.Wood, F.R.I.B.A.", a view of the green in the picturesque moorland village. - Sold for £40

Lot 253 A set of Wagon Plates, (a) "JAMES TANKARD LTD, 7426, BOWLING", (b) "LANCS YORKS RLY, BRADFORD", each semi-circular forming a full circle when fitted, overall 9" diameter, the two plates 5_" and 3_" deep, repainted. - Sold for £80

Lot 254 A Great Central Railway Presentation Pocket Watch in 18 Carat Gold. The inner case engraved "PRESENTED TO MR W.KING By His LOCO COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS IN HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE G.C.SERVICE, MAY 1913". The movement is marked Thos-Russell and Son, Makers to Queen Victoria, Liverpool, with the "Tempus Fugit" emblem. The watch is in working order and accompanied by a folding card with embossed GCR coat of arms "PRESENTATION OF TESTIMONIAL TO MR W.KING, AT THE ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL SHEFFIELD, NOV 1st 1913, Chairman C.Hugell, Locomotive Superintendent, Mexborough District", inside a menu, toast list, speeches etc. - Sold for £900

Lot 255 An LNER Brass Seal "LNER, PASSENGER DEPT, KINGS CROSS", circular head, _" diameter with turned wooden handle. - Sold for £340

Lot 256 A Locomotive Worksplate "LMS BUILT 1944, HORWICH". Locos built that year were all LMS Class 8F 2-8-0s Nos 8338-81 which became BR 48338-81. Cast iron oval, 10_"x6", ex loco condition with some black paintwork on the front. - Sold for £140

Lot 257 A GWR Brass Signal Box Shelf Plate "TO PRINCES RISBOROUGH NORTH MAIN LINE", from the Paddington to Birmingham route, 4_"x1_". - Sold for £120

Lot 258 A BR(M) maroon Totem Sign "WILLESDEN JUNCTION", (f/f), from the West Coast Main Line between Euston and Wembley Central, excellent colour and shine with just two base chips into the maroon, both restored. - Sold for £940

Lot 259 A late 19th Century London & South Western Railway 12" teak cased Roundhead Fusee Clock No 4268, with a fusee movement. The face marked "S.R. John Walker 1, South Molton St, 4268 SW" and the back of the case stamped "4268 SW". The dial surround containing a bezel lock (not working), the bezel itself of cast brass. The bottom door lock present (no key). Complete with pendulum (replaced) and winding key and in working order, original condition. - Sold for £900

Lot 260 A Single Line Key Token "QUARRY GAP-SHIPLEY", (chrome with engraved brass plate), used on the GNR branch from Bradford (Quarry Gap Junction being near Laisterdyke). Passenger services ceased in 1931 with Freight traffic lasting until 1964. - Sold for £40

Lot 261 A Shedplate "65A", (Eastfield 1949-66), an unusual pattern, the front repainted. - Sold for £70

Lot 262 A GWR cast iron "Propping Up Wagon Doors" notice signed by CHARLES ALDINGTON, GENERAL MANAGER", the front repainted, 14_"x12_". Aldington served in this position for a short period only and signs with his name are uncommon. - Sold for £680

Lot 263 A BR(Sc) light blue Station Sign "GEORGEMAS JUNCTION", wooden with painted lettering, 121"x25", together with a separate sign "CHANGE HERE FOR THURSO", 121"x13", in similar style. A famous pair from Britain's most northerly junction on the Highland Railway's Far North Line. - Sold for £900

Lot 264 An Enamel Sign "YOU MAY TELEPHONE FROM HERE", white lettering and border on blue, 22"x9", double sided, the usual screw hole chips, one side excellent colour and shine, the other has a little staining to the lettering. - Sold for £65

Lot 265 A pair of Southern Locomotive Headlamps, one complete with interior fittings, the other without. They were acquired from Salisbury Shed just prior to closure. (2) - Sold for £170

Lot 266 A Tyers No 6 Single Line Tablet "EAST WINCH-SWAFFHAM", (alloy), from the Great Eastern Railway Kings Lynn to Dereham route which closed on 9th September 1968, with the route south from Swaffham having been lost three years earlier. - Sold for £55

Lot 267 A BR(S) dark green Totem Sign "AMBERLEY", (f/f), from the LBSCR Arun Valley route between Horsham and Littlehampton. Excellent colour, slight loss of shine, although only insignificant edge chips on the flange. - Sold for £340

Lot 268 A North Staffordshire Railway Office Chair, the back edge of the seat stamped "N.S.RLY", in sound original condition. - Sold for £40

Lot 269 An enamel Lapel Badge "THE EAST ANGLIAN", blue and yellow enamel on chrome, 1_" diameter. - Sold for £50

Lot 270 A Smokebox Numberplate "65817", from a North Eastern Railway Class P3, LNER J27 Class, 0-6-0 built by North British Locomotive Co, Works No 18362, in May 1908, NER/LNER No 1027, renumbered 5817 in 1946. A long-time Sunderland engine, it was withdrawn from there in May 1967 and cut up at Willoughbys, Choppington three months later. The front repainted, the back untouched. - Sold for £620

Lot 271 A Carriage Print "OLD BRIDGE HOUSE, AMBLESIDE, WESTMORELAND, a National Trust Property", by Ronald A.Maddox. A view of this unusual structure perched over the river, surrounded by more traditional cottages.

Lot 272 A Southern Railway enamel Target Sign "PECKHAM RYE", from the London Chatham & Dover main line, between Denmark Hill and Nunhead. Excellent colour and shine, one small face chip and one larger to the right side of the "R". - Sold for £290

Lot 273 A Framed Advertisement "FRYS CHOCOLATE, MAKERS TO H.M. THE KING, H.M. THE QUEEN, H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, 300 Gold Medals and Diplomas", text on wood with royal coat of arms and presented in an ornate frame with glass, overall 15"x14". - Sold for £30

Lot 274 A Locomotive Fireman's Shovel, 41" long with 21" blade, stamped "BR JUNE 1959", excellent usable condition. - Sold for £70

Lot 275 A Locomotive Worksplate "LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 7275, REBUILT STRATFORD WORKS, 1919", from a Great Eastern Railway Class T18, LNER Class J66, 0-6-0T built at Stratford in June 1886, GER No 275. We have been unable to trace any major work on this engine in 1919 although Stratford was notorious for classing quite minor alterations as rebuilding. It became LNER No 7275 and was withdrawn in June 1938 but the following November it was sold to the Ashington Coal Co, Northumberland where it became their No 18. It is believed to have retained this plate until it was scrapped in February 1953. Note: We sold a similar plate from sister engine 7277 with an almost parallel history in our last auction. Brass oval, 9"x5", in ex loco condition. - Sold for £280

Lot 276 An LMS Leather Season Ticket Holder, the back clearly marked "WHEN ON HOLIDAY, BUY AN LMS HOLIDAY CONTRACT TICKET", 4"x4_", complete with an LMS Season Ticket from Greenock West to Fort Matilda. - Sold for £50

Lot 277 An enamel Advertising Pediment which was originally mounted in a wooden frame on the top rail of a Great Eastern Railway Platform Seat, at Liverpool Street, "MAKERS, BOULTON AND PAUL LTD, NORWICH", 40"x9", white on blue with angled top/sides, chips and wasting at ends, lettering unaffected, the enamel has a good colour and excellent shine. It was discovered during the renovation of the station. - Sold for £50

Lot 278 A Silver Director's Pass "NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAY COMPANY/FREE PASS, R.SADLER, No 80", circular 11/8" diameter with solid ring at top. It features the company's coat of arms and the "Knot" emblem on the reverse, unusually the owner's name and number are in blue enamel. Excellent condition with all detail crisp and distinct. - Sold for £500

Lot 279 A Cambrian Railways engraved brass Signal Box Shelf Plate "TO NEWTOWN", larger than the usual GWR examples, 6"x1_", a fine example with its original wax infill. - Sold for £170

Lot 280 A Lancaster and Carlisle Railway Guard's Pocket Watch, the enamel face clearly marked with the company's initials, the inside case is marked "1759", the movement "Jn Blaylock, Carlisle No 1866", number on the back almost polished away, good condition other than a chip at the top of the face, it is complete with a key and is in working order.

Lot 281 An SAR Bilingual Cabside Numberplate "SUID-AFRIKAANSE SPOORWEE E1153, 6E SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS", from a 3ft 6in gauge Class 6E Bo-Bo electric locomotive built in South Africa by Union Carriage & Wagon in 1970-71 for main line use. Cast brass oval, 20_"x14", the number and class characters polished, otherwise as removed from the locomotive. - Sold for £150

Lot 282 A Single Line Key Token "MARLBOROUGH-SAVERNAKE WEST", (alloy), from the Midland & South Western Junction Railway's Cheltenham to Andover route, which closed as a through route on 11th September 1961, this section surviving for freight until 1964. The section runs from Marlborough (M&SWJR) Station and approaches Savernake West Box via a 1933 connection to the GWR Marlborough branch. - Sold for £100

Lot 283 A Diesel Locomotive Worksplate "NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY, GLASGOW, 1960, No 27893", from BR Class 22 D6320 which went new to Laira in March 1960 and was withdrawn from Bristol Bath Road in May 1971. It was cut up at BREL Swindon in June 1972. Cast brass diamond, 13_"x5_", the front polished, the back untouched. - Sold for £480

Lot 284 A Shedplate "81A", (alloy), as used on Old Oak Common's allocation of diesel engines, including Westerns and Warships, up to 1973. Ex loco condition with original paintwork. - Sold for £95

Lot 285 A BR(E) dark blue enamel Station Sign "TICKETS AND ENQUIRIES", (f/f), 36"x18", excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £100

Lot 286 A BR(S) dark green enamel sign "PLATFORM 3", (f/f), 24"x18". The sign was used at Exeter Central on the Up Departure Platform and was purchased when the station was re-signed in the 1970s. - Sold for £60

Lot 287 A BR(S) dark green enamel Doorplate "LADIES ROOM", excellent condition with just two minor rim chips away from the face and one blemish at the base. - Sold for £540

Lot 288 A GWR cast iron Cabside Numberplate "3829", from a 2884 Class 2-8-0 built at Swindon in November 1940 and allocated new to Chester. It had moved to Banbury by the end of its GWR days, later returned to Chester and then moved to Tyseley, Banbury again, Oxley, Pontypool Road, St Philips Marsh and finally Croes Newydd from where it was withdrawn in April 1964. It was cut up three months later at Central Wagon Co, Ince, Wigan. Repainted. - Sold for £640

Lot 289 A Single Line Key Token "ABERGWNFI-CYMMER GENERAL", (alloy), the final section of the GWR Llynfi and Ogmore route from Llanharan. This section closed in 1969. - Sold for £50

Lot 290 A Carriage Print "ST CROSS, WINCHESTER, by Hesketh Hubbard", a view of the church with visitors standing outside, a little damage, but a scarce example. - Sold for £20

Lot 291 A small enamel Advertising Sign "WRIGHTS COAL TAR SOAP, REFRESHES AFTER TRAVEL", white, black and yellow on blue, 20"x25_", edge and screw hole chips, one face chip away from letters, excellent colour and shine. - Sold for £180

Lot 292 A BR(Sc) light blue Totem Sign "ALEXANDRIA", (f/f), from the Dumbarton and Balloch Joint Line and situated between Balloch Central and Renton, excellent colour and shine, a superb name, only offered for sale once before, over eleven years ago. - Sold for £850

Lot 293 An Ivory Director's Pass "BRISTOL & EXETER RAILWAY AND BRANCHES/W BEVERLEY, DIRECTOR, MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY", circular 11/8" diameter and in excellent condition. - Sold for £290

Lot 294 A Great Eastern Railway silver plated Drinks Salver by Elkington & Co, 10_" diameter with three "feet", the centre is clearly marked "GER, DC" with the bats wing device. Excellent condition although slightly out of true. - Sold for £50

Lot 295 A London & South Western Railway Cap Badge "L&SWR SERVANTS BAND", embossed brass 2" diameter, featuring the company's coat of arms and a decorative floral border, excellent condition with rear clips. - Sold for £120

Lot 296 A Single Line Key Token "BUTTINGTON CROSSING-WESTBURY", (alloy), from the Cambrian Railways Shrewsbury to Welshpool route. - Sold for £190

Lot 297 A London & North Eastern Railway 12" Roundhead Clock with Fusee movement, complete with pendulum and key and in working order. The original face is marked "B.R. 11697" and displays Roman Numerals with the 24 hour figures added in red. The clock was used in the booking office at Harlow Town station. - Sold for £400

Lot 298 An LNER & LMS quad royal Poster "ASSOCIATED HUMBER LINES, STEAMSHIP ROUTES Goole Steam Shipping (LMS), Holland and Netherland SS Co, LNER Continental Services, Grimsby, Wilson & NER Co", by Montague Black, a bird's eye view of the East of England, Belgium, Germany and Denmark, showing services from Hull, Goole and Grimsby. Good with light folds. - Sold for £40

Lot 299 A South Eastern & Chatham Railway Sykes "Lock & Block" Instrument "8 (LOCKED/FREE) TO BICKLEY JUNC", used on the London Chatham and Dover Main Line. Complete with its semaphore signal indicator in circular case above and brass fittings and key. Good original condition. - Sold for £215

Lot 300 A Worksplate Renumbering strip "8136", from a LNER Class Y1 "Sentinel" built by The Sentinel Waggon Works of Shrewsbury, Works No 7048, in August 1927, and taken straight into Service Stock as No 44. It was renumbered 8136 in 1946, becoming BR 68136 and Departmental No 51 in 1952. It worked at Faverdale Works, Darlington from where it was withdrawn in November 1956. Ex loco condition. - Sold for £50

Lot 301 An LNWR cast iron notice "LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY BEWARE OF THE TRAINS, LOOK BOTH UP & DOWN THE LINE BEFORE YOU CROSS", repainted, 28"x15". - Sold for £100

Lot 302 A Tyers No 6 Single Line Tablet "BRUNDALL-ACLE", (brass/steel), from the Great Eastern Railway's Norwich to Yarmouth (via Lingwood) route. - Sold for £150

Lot 303 A BR(S) light green Totem Sign "TEYNHAM", (f/f), from the London Chatham and Dover Main Line between Sittingbourne and Faversham, excellent colour and shine though repairs to chips at top and bottom of the "M". - Sold for £300

Lot 304 A Shedplate "15B", (Kettering 1948-63, Wellingborough 1963-66), the front possibly repainted. - Sold for £150

Lot 305 A SAR alloy bilingual Locomotive Cabside Numberplate "SUID-AFRIKAANSE SPOORWEE, 37-012, SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS", from a 3ft 6in gauge 3100hp Class 37 Co-Co, a powerful diesel electric locomotive for main line duties. It was built by General Electric in South Africa in 1981, Works No 116-12. Ex loco condition with original paintwork. - Sold for £170

Lot 306 A Carriage Print "The LLEDR VALLEY, NEAR BETWS-Y-COED, NORTH WALES", a view of an early DMU in green livery on the Blaenau Festiniog branch. The frame is not of railway style but is good quality and similar in appearance.

Lot 307 A Set of Great Western Railway Lantern Slides depicting boiler making and other work at Swindon, together with some smaller glass slides of a similar nature, the set contained in a purpose built wooden box with steel clips and leather handle. (50 large, 20+ small). - Sold for £260

Lot 308 A BR(Sc) Station Sign "FORSINARD", wood with painted lettering within frame 123"x17", white on blue. The sign was on the Northbound platform on the Highland Railway's Far North route on the desolate section north of Helmsdale. - Sold for £210

Lot 309 An enamel Station Sign "MADORE", from the Cork, Bandon & South Coast Railway's Drimoleague to Baltimore branch, closed in the early 1950s. White on black, the name shown at the top in decorative Gaelic script and below in English, 48"x18", excellent condition and a rare survivor. - Sold for £250

Lot 310 A BR(Sc) light blue brass "Fishtail" Cap Badge "TICKET COLLECTOR", excellent condition, 4_" long. - Sold for £200

Lot 311 A London Transport Enamel Sign "JUBILEE LINE", white on silver grey, 47"x5", a couple of edge chips otherwise excellent. - Sold for £30

Lot 312 A Single Line Key Token "RYDE ST JOHNS-BRADING", (chromed/steel), from the Isle of Wight Railway's Ryde Pier Head-Ventnor route. The section from St Johns to Smallbrook Junction was originally double track, used also by trains to Cowes. In the winter months the junction box was switched out and the route operated as two separate single lines, hence the existence of this key for a section which was partly double line. - Sold for £280

Lot 313 A North Eastern Railway Enamel Doorplate "GENTLEMEN", cream lettering and border on reddish brown, good colour with a little loss of shine and minor edge chips, screw holes all good. The colours are the reverse of the normal NER doorplate. - Sold for £130

Lot 314 A BR(SC) light blue Totem Sign "INNERLEITHEN", (f/f), from the North British Railways Galashiels to Edinburgh (via Peebles) route and closed on the 5th February 1962, virtually mint condition. - Sold for £2500

Lot 315 A GWR Cast Iron Cabside Numberplate "3703", from a 8750 Class 0-6-0PT built at Swindon in October 1936 and allocated new to Llantrisant where it remained until moving in December 1950 to Pontypool Road from where it was withdrawn in May 1962. After a period in store at Pontypool Road, it was cut up at Cashmores, Newport the following September. The front repainted. - Sold for £450

Lot 316 A Diesel Locomotive Nameplate "CLYDESDALE", from a BR Class 37 D6788/37088 which was renumbered 37323 in 1986 but reverted to 37088 three years later. It was built by English Electric/Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns, Works Nos 3215/8334, and allocated new to Gateshead in January 1963. It was named on 23 July 1986, without ceremony, after the steelworks of the same name, one of a series of steel associated names applied to Motherwell dedicated Class 37s. The nameplates were removed by July 1999 and the engine was sold to Harry Needle Railroad Co and moved to Barrow Hill. Having been stripped for spares, it went to Booth Roe Metals, Rotherham for scrapping three months later. The plate is accompanied by its EWS Authenticity Certificate. 45" long, ex loco condition with original red paintwork and plenty of oxidisation on the back. - Sold for £2300

Lot 317 An LMS Enamel Lamp Tablet "MANGOTSFIELD", from the Midland Railway's Gloucester to Bristol main line, the Junction for Bath Green Park and the Somerset and Dorset route, some edge chips and rusting but the letters generally good, the yellow background shiny, 17"x4". - Sold for £150

Lot 318 A Southern Railway enamel Target Sign "SYDENHAM", from the LB&SCR London Bridge to Croydon route. Restoration to edge and screw hole chips, the edge of the "D" the only white area affected. - Sold for £250

Lot 319 A Locomotive Worksplate "GREENBAT, LOCOMOTIVE No 2967, BUILT 1959, BY GREENWOOD & BATLEY LTD LEEDS ENGLAND", from a 0-4-0 Battery Locomotive, 2ft gauge, GB type 14, with 2x 45hp engines, which was delivered new on 30 July 1959 to National Coal Board No 7 Area, Wakefield Area at Parkhill Colliery. Cast brass elongated oval with flat ends, 14"x6", the front cleaned, the back untouched. - Sold for £85

Lot 320 A BR(W) double royal Poster "WINDSOR, SEE BRITAIN BY TRAIN", by Gordon Nichol, a delightful historical view of a Royal Barge on the Thames with the castle in the background, excellent condition, rolled. - Sold for £75

Lot 321 A Single Line Key Token "CRESSAGE-BUILDWAS", (alloy), from the Great Western Railway's Severn Valley route from Bridgnorth to Shrewsbury. - Sold for £160

Lot 322 A BR(W) chocolate & cream Totem Sign "CARDIFF QUEEN STREET", (h/f), excellent colour and shine with just the usual chipping at the very edge. - Sold for £500

Lot 323 An Original Victor Welch Painting of Waterloo Station, featuring a King Arthur Class "777", Bulleid Pacific "21C11" and green electric units in SR days, looking towards the Town end of the Station, 21"x13_", a beautiful scene, produced for the frontispiece of "The History of The Southern Railway". - Sold for £700

Lot 324 A Metropolitan Railway Framed Advertisement "METROLAND, A MASTERPIECE OF RAILWAY ART, Of Special Interest To Home Seekers....Metropolitan Railway Country Estates" featuring a colour view of the book's cover, the surround showing the countryside in black on red, 10"x12_". - Sold for £180

Lot 325 A Smokebox Numberplate "44345", from a LMS Class 4F 0-6-0 built by Kerr Stuart, Works No 4373, in 1927. It was at Walsall by the end of its LMS days and later moved to Tebay, Carnforth, Barrow and finally Heaton Mersey from where it was withdrawn in December 1963. After nearly a year in store at Heaton Mersey, it was cut up at Looms, Spondon in November 1964. The front repainted, the back untouched with plenty of soot and grime. - Sold for £380

Lot 326 A Carriage Print "BRAINT