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Closing Time Lots 434-450 Thursday 8th September, 6.30 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

434

Mile Post. LSWR, "¾", oval cast iron, 11¼"x8", repainted black on white. (MPLS101/T)

435

GWR Tourniquet Tin, the company initials are stamped on the side and the Tourniquet is embossed on top, 3¾"x2½", 2" high, back hinges need resoldering, only shows when box opened.

436

Midland Railway Distance Diagram, Bath & Bristol, 1910, Area Mangotsfield, Box, Coombe Down Tunnel, inset of Bristol, Area Brislington, Bedminster, Sneyed Pk Jct, Hotwells Branch, Kingswood Jct, etc. & enlargement of Bath. Shows stations, level crossings, signalboxes, distances from St Pancras & milepost distances, surrounding villages, rivers, canals, 20"x152", thick cartridge paper, ex. unused cond, scale 1":1mile.

437

Handlamp, SR (LSWR Pattern), 4 aspect, body & top S(E)R, BR burner, no orange/white glasses, excellent original condition.

438

"Cunard White Star Line" boxed Jig Saw, "RMS Queen Mary", complete and made up, box in book form with large label featuring shipping flag and label illustrating puzzle, approx 200 pieces, a little edge wear to box but sound condition.

439

Corkscrew, "LMS Hotels", listing 12 hotels on the wooden sheaf, 3¾" long.

440

LT Cab Destination Plate, "Charing X/Parsons Green", white on black enamel, brass ends, 24½"x4", chips to holes & a couple at edge.

441

GWR Spagnoletti, Double Line Signalbox Block Instrument, complete with "flags", brass flaps & slide, excellent Ex Box condition, with rear case housing additional equipment.

442

GWR Carriage Prints, Photochrom Co, (a) "Falmouth, The Beach" (Coastline & Town from hill), (b) "King Harry Passage, Nr Falmouth" (Estuary View), coloured thick card, 8½"x6¼", title left at base. (2)

443

Totem Cap Badges, stylised angular totem "British Railways" in upper & lower panel, number in centre, (a) 835, Chrome, black number, (b) 650, brass, black number chromed "British Rlys", (c) 217, all brass. (3)

444

Signalbox Repeater, circular brass case, "Track Clear/Occupied", suspended green needle. 

445

Publication, "Great Northern, North Eastern & North British Railways, Souvenir Of The International Railway Congress, 5th Session, Imperial Institute London 1895", red leather boards, gilt title repeated in French. The Publication comprises the 1st July 1895 Tourist Programme for the three companies with GNR Express on colourful pictorial cover, 50pp, with three page itinerary for The Congress, Tour of Scotland, GNSR to Ballater, Inverness, etc, on artpaper, a lavish production, minor edge wear to cover, in general excellent, guide, cover & contents mint.

446

Carriage Print, "Dryburgh Abbey, Berwickshire", by Kenneth Steel, a fine view of the ruins, surrounded by trees.

447

Poster, double royal, "GWR ½ Dy Excns to London Paddington Station, Feb 1939, From Melksham, Trowbridge Westbury, Frome, Warminster, Dilton Marsh Halt, B on Avon, Holt, Seend, Devizes, Chippenham" with separate box for each station, brown & orange on white, roundel at top left, rolled, gen very good, bottom right corner crinkled.

448

Enamel Advertising Sign, "Mobiloil Vacuum Oil Company Ltd", (with Gargoyle trademark above), black/pink on white, 45"x30", good overall with some edge and face chips, right-hand side loss 2"x1½".

449

Signal Repeaters, bakelite case, Track Occupied/Clear, black lettering & black pivoting banner (possibly repainted). (2)

450

Book, Caerphilly Works, 1901-1964, ER Mountford, Pub Roundhouse Books 1965, 132pp, h/b, d/j, top d/j creases at edge.

Closing Time Lots 451-468 Thursday 8th September, 6.30 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

451

"D" Wagon Plates, (a) "DB989225, 14T, Met Cammell 1958, Lot No 3170", (b)  "B427333, 21T, Met-Cammell 1958, Lot No 3036", both unrestored, (b) with orig paint. (2)

452

Working Time Table, BR(SR) Sect E, Pass & Freight, Western Division, May 31st 1948, 125pp, covers West of England Main Line, Devon/Cornish Branches, inc. Wenford Bridge, Devon Belle, A.C.E., etc, much add info, loads, boxes, etc.

453

Enamel Sign, "Midland Railway These Firebuckets Must Be Left Full Of Clean Water, etc (eleven lines), Derby Jan 1909", 11"x6", three corners damaged & text affected, could be restored, the rest unchipped & good.

454

Postcard Views of Stations, Pre Group Colour, (a) Berwick Station, Looking east, LB&SCRy, pub A.H.Homewood, Burgess Hill, (b) Railway Station Pevensey 478, rear of pass train & Pevensey & Westham Nameboard, pub W.Booker, Eastbourne, neither used, (a) has note in address panel. (2)

455

Note of Appeal, North British Railway & Railway & Canal Commission, re Application by The Newburgh & North Fife Rly Co, 11th April 1912, a 764 page volume, the N&NFR dissatisfied with the manner in which the N.B.R. are working their line, spine bound in cloth, titled paper covers (lacks back page), the volume includes complete transcript of the hearing.

456

Enamel Notice, "British Railways, Danger Don't Touch Conductor Rails", red on white, 12½"x10", in excellent condition. The small BR version of the LSWR & SR sign.

457

Single Line Tablet, "Bishop Auckland-Merrington Lane", fibre, (chip on back).

458

Menu Folder, "Capitals United Express", folding laminated covers featuring coat of arms of England & Wales, stylised blue, pink & black, repeated on back cover, 6/1960, with untitled "Restaurant Car", Afternoon Tea Menu Card. (2)

459

Southern Railway Enamel Notice, "Bexleyheath Substation", 26"x6" on wooden backboard, ex. colour & shine, one 2" chip, well matched in, affecting the base of the "A&T" of the location.

460

Bridgeplate, "M.S.J & AR, 20", oval cast iron, 14½"x9½", repainted black on white, old weld repair on back, doesn’t show on front.

461

Signalbox Plungers, bakelite case, brass knobs with curved ivorine plates, (a) 2, (b) 15. (2)

462

Loco Drivers Oil Can, side stamped "SR", 15" long with brass filler cap & brass plunger & in good lightly oiled condition.

463

Signalbox Diagram, "St Fagans", Sept 1965, linen backed, shows lines to Port Talbot (St Georges Crossing) & Cardiff, Colour Lights, Level Crossings, etc (damp damage at top, not affecting diagram), one portion of wear at right end, 86"x27", rolled (coloured box copy).

464

Shedplate "55D", (Royston, 1957 onwards), front repainted, back ex loco.

465

Poster, BR(N) Quad Royal, "Northumberland & Durham", 1/1960 by E.H.Spencer, a historical map with thirty vignettes of sights, places & activities in the area, at base Class 40, D201, surrounded by Roman Soldiers, Prince Bishops, Lindisfarne Gospels being written, Locomotion No 1 etc, a dramatic poster.

466

Locomotive Engineers & Firemans Journal, Jan-Dec 1890, green h/b, gilt spine title, a very early example of the ASLEF publication from the Dawn of Railway Unionisation.

467

Mantle Clock, 5" dial with decorative hands, curved top & side pillars, "GNR" engraved on surround below face, case painted white, chrome bezel, spring driven with small pendulum, overall 12"x8"x9", please enquire.

468

LNER, Foil Wraps from top of wine bottle, the top embossed with the full "Forward" coat of arms. (a) White (for white wine), (b) Blue (for red wine), used but with good clear coat of arms, rare survivors. (2)

Closing Time Lots 469-482 Thursday 8th September, 6.30 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

469

Bridgeplate, MR. "7", 10"x9" & ½" thick, original white on black paintwork.

470

Paddington Departure Board Cards, 30"x20", (a) 8-45, The Bristolian, Bath Spa, Bristol, a bit of wear, gen good, (b) 12-05, Torbay Express, Reading, Torquay, Paignton, Churston for Brixham, Kingswear for Dartmouth, top left corner wear, (c) 8-15, Taunton & Stations to Minehead, minor edge marks. (3)

471

Railway Clearing House, Junction Diagrams, 154 Diagrams, list of Running Powers & Indexes, lacks front cover & back loose, spine split, diagrams good & undamaged, dated 1903-1908, please enquire. (154)

472

Bridgeplate, London & Birmingham Rly, oval, "225", attractive serif lettering, 15"x8½" front repainted, black on white, a unique & early pattern.

473

Worksplate, "Built 1959 Darlington", oval cast iron, 10¾"x6¼", original BR green paint on front, back untouched, (Ex Class "08" Shunter, D3648-51, D3687-D3727).

474

Block Instrument, LNER pattern, twin dials behind glass, wedge shaped commutator, with brass description plate behind, good Ex Box condition.

475

Bus Timetables, etc, (a) Westcliff on Sea Motor Services Ltd, 1/6/44, multicoloured cover shows half cab bus & map but is very tatty & requires careful restoration, 73pp, (b) The One, Two, Three, Bus, Tram & Tube Guide, 64pp, inc. City & South London Rly, Central London Rly, etc, (c) T.T. LT Bus, Coach, Tram, Trolley & Underground, Oct 1934, 216pp, slight use, (d) CIE Dublin Dist Bus T.T., 9-10 1958, pictorial cover, 112pp, (e) Aldershot & Dist, no covers, 1930s/40s?. Also eleven LT Pocket Maps, etc. inc. LT (pre Beck) showing Cockfosters extension under construction, red textured covers, Green Line 1938, Buses 1936, etc. (17)

476

Spirit Measures, each stamped "LMS" on side with numbers in base "5" & "6", (a) 2¼" high, (b) 21/8" high. (2)

477

Paychecks, brass, (a) LNER, Norwich Loco, (b) LNER, Loco Dept, New Eng, both oval, (c) LNER Loco Running Dept Gorton, large oval, (d) LNER Loco Dept Ipswich (oval), number altered in centre with solder, all raised lettering, (e) BR, SG, circular, flat base (South Gosforth), (f) Loco Dept, Hull, LNER, hexagon, (e&f) stamped letters. (6)

478

Ticket Clippers, "GWR" stamped on side, embossed "05" & removes small hole, 05 is the code for Bathampton Station & a copy of the extract from the GWR Station Clip Codes accompanies this lot.

479

Doorplate, "Traffic Superintendent", transparent rigid Perspex, green lettering, engraved from back, 24"x2", Ex Head Offices at Waterloo.

480

Cast Iron Notice, "Great Central Railway, Beware of The Trains", front restored white on red, 26½"x14½".

481

Builders Plate, "The Birmingham Railway & Carriage Co Ld, Builders Smethwick, England 1924", rectangular, 8¾"x4¾", curving text & year split left & right at base, painted red on silver/grey, probably original paint.

482

Signal Instrument Spares & Signalling Equipment, (a&b) Bakelite Distant Repeaters without case, (c) Bell & Coils from front of phone, (d) Indicator to show two white lights, green surround, (e) Box of fifteen items, coils, brass boss for needles in repeaters, fixings, etc, (f&g) Outer Home plates from repeaters, (h) Twenty-five circular glasses for repeaters, (i) Leather case containing metal scribe & wood bar marked Min/Max, red & green, (j) Workman Disconnected enamel disc, (k&l) Circular lever collars, (m) Eleven circular glasses, blue, green, red, clear, 2" & 3¼", (n-t) Brass plates, "Westbury North", "Fairwood Jct", "Hawkeridge Jcn", "Lavington", two of each, approx 4¾"x1¼", modern, no holes produced for signal display, everything contained in an unused telephone case, 17"x8½"x6", with its brass fittings, interior never fitted. (a lot)

Closing Time Lots 483-500 Thursday 8th September, 6.30 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

483

Handlamp, LSWR, the side clearly stamped "L&SWR 3890", also "L&SWR" on top, three aspect, but part of blue broken off, complete with reservoir, BR/SR burner & reflector, wire handles, etc, unrestored, cleaned in parts.

484

Signalbox Plungers, Bakelite case, brass knob with spring, three examples, one with trafolite plate "54". (3)

485

Road Sign, "Trains Cross Here", alloy with reflective glass beads in letters, 30"x24", of the 148 glass beads 130 are present, good original condition, IRS Ltd Norfolk, cast at base.

486

Diagrams Of Caledonian Railway Co Engines, comprises 37 loco diagrams, blueprint type, five page index, titled cover, brass split pin binding, fully detailed but only 4¾"x2" size, a little cover wear, otherwise excellent, an unusual "miniature" certainly produced contemporary to the Locos included.

487

Bridgeplate "288, M&GN", unrestored, 17½"x8", oval.

488

Named Train Menu Folder "The Royal Duchy", laminated covers with Bird & Cornish shield (dots) design, black/yellow/blue, May 1959, with unmarked inset card, similar design on back cover.

489

Carriage Print, "Cromer, Norfolk", by F.W. Baldwin, view from beach, boats & town's promenade & skyline. Small mark to edge of border top right, hidden if framed.

490

Signal Repeaters, Bakelite Cases. (a) On/Wrong/Off Home, "UW93R" above, (b) Distant, On/light Out/Off, blank plate above, both engraved faces & suspended needles, (c) red pivoting banner (repainted). (3)

491

Cast Iron Notice, LNWR, "This Bridge is Insufficient to Carry a Heavy Motor Car…London & North Western Railway Co, Euston Station London", 30"x48", diamond shape, front painted red & complete with its "five, eight & twelve" Ton plates bolted on, though the "twelve" has chips at the corners.

492

Signal Finial, GWR, circular base, 22" high, unrestored.

493

Key Token, "Kirk Sandall-Markham Sidings", brass, circular head, unusual pattern, very chunky.

494

Royal Train Time Table Cards, embossed gilt lion over wheel at top, 5¼"x8¼", (a) 7 Aug 1955, Neyland, Whitland, Myrtle Hill Jct (Rev), Carmarthen & intermediate Stations to Llanilar (listed), Stable overnight, 8th Aug 55, Stabling Point Llanhystyd Rd, Aberystwyth- & Return to Pembroke (twelve more intermediate stations listed), (b) 3rd Nov 1954, Paddington (No 1 Plat)-Oxford (Down plat) & Return, listing five intermediate stations. (2)

495

Milepost MR, "From W, 5½", 13½"x26" high, two faces "W" in circle above, cast iron, probably referring to Water Orton or Whitacre Jct. (MPMR402/H)

496

GWR Brass Cased Track Circuit Indicator, with red pivoting banner "Track Occupied/Clear", on a black steel stand (banner repainted).

497

Lamp, BR Brake van, black body & two white bulls eye lenses, vessel (dirty) & burner.

498

Paychecks, brass, (a) L&NW, PW, (b) L&NW, PW, Walsall (worn), both circular raised letters, (c) LNW P.C, octagon, (d) LMS P.C, hexagon, (e) LNW Steam Shed, (f) (LNW) both circular, flat base, (g) Stockport Pass LMS, circular, (h) LM&SR Leicester Goods, oval, (i) WLMSE Locomotive Dept, oval, (g-i) Grey metal, raised letters. (9)

499

Midland Railway Distance Diagram, London District 1915, area Denmark Hill, New Cross, Greenwich Pk, Shooters Hill, Eltham, Chiselhurst, Hayes, Addiscombe Rd, Crystal Palace. Shows stations, level crossings, signalboxes, distances from St Pancras & milepost distances, surrounding villages, rivers, canals, 20"x15", thick cartridge paper, ex. unused cond, scale 1":1mile.

500

Shedplate "1D", (Devons Road, 1948-63), very good ex loco condition, original paintwork.

Closing Time Lots 501-519 Thursday 8th September, 7.00 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

501

Port Talbot Railway & Docks Co, Easter Holidays 1911, Notice of Special Passenger Trains, etc, 13th-18th April, For use of Company Servants, 4pp, pink paper, splits & tape stains from old repairs, back page corner loss, all info complete & interesting subject matter.

502

Brass Tenderplate, GNR (?), "5333", oval, 5"x3", bevelled edges, numbers riveted on.

503

Framed Certificate, "Ribble Motor Services Limited, Long Service Certificate, 25 Years Loyal & Valued Service, Jan 1950", Vignettes of buses, horsedrawn coaches, etc & Ribble Bus at top, multicoloured, 13"x17".

504

Builders Plate, "Built by Metropolitan-Cammell Carriage & Wagon Co Ltd, England 1951", 8¾"x5", rectangular, cast iron, rounded corners, engraved lettering, unrestored background, red lettering.

505

GWR rectangular Signal Lever Description Plates, (slot in type), (a) 1, Down Main Distant, 4¾"x4", (b) 2, Down Main Outer Home, 5¼"x4", red lettering, engraved brass. (2)

506

Totem Sign, "Botley", (f/f), BR(S) dark green, good colour & shine, minor chip repair at base, Ex Eastleigh-Fareham route.

507

Ticket Date Press, oval brass plate on top "J.B. Edmondson, Manufacturer, Knowsley St, Cheetham, Manchester", complete with brass jaws, all fittings, ribbon & type in machine.

508

GWR Carriage Prints, Photochrom Co, (a) "Cheddar Cliffs" (Lake, Cliffs & Cottages in foreground), (b) "Cheddar" (Main Street, Cottages & Cliffs above), coloured, thick card, 8½"x6¼", title at left base. (2)

509

Map, Great Western Railway & Connections, System & Lines North to Perth/Oban, inset Map of Ireland, enlargements of London & Suburbs, South Wales, red/black/light green, on linen backed glazed paper, wood rollers top/base, top detached, edge wear top right border, gen good, 25"x39".

510

Cambrian Railways, tinplate sign, "Four Crosses", black on white, 18"x2", probably a plate from a wagon or hamper showing the station where it should be returned, original condition, Ex Oswestry-Welshpool route.

511

Railway Publicity, (a) The Royal Scot, S. Mais, LMS, 1928, (b) BR(LMR) Holiday Guide, 1949, 216pp, (c) BR Holiday Guide 1955, Wales & Nth West, 292pp, all card covers. (3)

512

Brass Key Token, "Dunloy-Ballymoney", oval head stamped "NY-BY", with triangular cutout.

513

Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway, Pay Sheet. Fully titled with printed company name, 1876, black on pale blue, lists wages totalling £38/14/2 for 21 men over a fortnight.

514

Shedplate, "41A", (Darnell, 1955-64, Tinsley, 1964 onwards), repainted front & back long ago, countersunk bolt holes.

515

L.T. Enamel Car Numberplate, "2706", white on blue, 5¼"x1¼", as fitted to the end bulkhead vent of 1962 Tube Stock, Trailer.

516

Collection of Cloth Badges, Car Stickers, Coasters & similar material, mainly relating to Preserved Rlys, Museums & Special BR Events. (approx 140)

517

Pair of Brass Grab Rails, from cabside of SR "4SUB", EMU. Solid ends & tubular centre section, each 42", with original green paint at ends, one rail slightly out of true, easily straightened.

518

Platform Wall Lamp, GER pattern, solid copper & stamped "LNER" on front, lacks glass & top of chimney which has decorative vertical vents (no interior).

519

"D" Wagon Plates, (a) "LMS, 20 Tons, 731174", repainted white on maroon, (b) "B175721, 16T, Pressed Steel 1955, Lot No 2636", repainted, (c) "B209011, 16T, Pressed Steel, 1955, lot No 2686", repainted white on red. (3)

Closing Time Lots 520-536 Thursday 8th September, 7.00 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

520

Menu Card, "The South Wales Pullman", 2/1959, coat of arms at top, Pullman Car Details at base, double sided Breakfast/A La Carte Service, brown print, stamp in corner "Conductor in Charge Mr T.N.Peart", 2/1959.

521

Wagon Plate, "Grampus", rectangular 19¼"x41/8", Ex P.Way Wagon, repainted, loss to edge of bolt holes on right corners.

522

Carriage Print, "Sansend, Nr Whitby, Yorkshire, by Jack Merriott, R.I.", a view of a southbound train leaving the cliffside station & on the viaduct overlooking the beach, original style frame.

523

Wagon Registration Plate, "Registered by The BR(E), To Carry 13 Tons, 13588", curved lugs, front repainted, back cleaned.

524

Enamel Bus Notice, "Time Table, North Western Road Car Co Ltd", white on red decoration each end. A pediment sign to fit top of notice board, flat base, shaped curving top, 31"x7", enamel in good condition but with some loss & holes in the face & from edge, a lovely old sign but requiring T.L.C. please phone for more info. 

525

Engine Drivers Box, rectangular with domed lid, brass handle "J.Duke Ironmongers Grimsby" makers plate (end loose) & owners plate "L.E.Lewis", brass slide clip (new clasp needed). A lid compartment designed for Timetables, Rule Book, etc, 11"x7" & 9" high, good example but requires a little soldering, etc. as described.

526

Armband, "BR-WR, 1254, Porter", brown felt, gold embroidered lettering & border, 5¼"x4¼", oval, with straps & buckle, excellent condition.

527

Level Crossing Warning Sign, Welsh Language, white on dark blue enamel, 30½"x25", twelve lines of text in lower case lettering, with words Signal Box in English at end, as situated at an Occupation Crossing, advising of the dangers.

528

Enamel Armband, "LNER, No 648, Porter", black on white, company initials in "Winking Eye" emblem, 4¼"x3", with straps & buckle, excellent condition.

529

China, "Rheingold", (a) ½ Pint Coffee Pot with matching Saucer, (b) Coffee Cup & Saucer, all with brown banding & name in lower case lettering to form emblem, (c) Pint china Beer Mug featuring "TEE" logo "Rheingold" & electric loco & coaches, all in gilt. (3)

530

LT Cab Destination Plate, "Ealing/Barking", white on black enamel, brass ends, 24½"x4", bolt hole & various small vertical chips.

531

Signalling Instrument, comprising rectangular metal box containing bell, with speaker panel in front, curved backplate with bakelite case repeater mounted above showing On/Wrong/Off positions/suspended needle, red background, mechanism appears loose, please enquire.

532

GWR Spirit Measure, "GWR, H&R.R.D" on base (Hotels & Refreshment Room Dept), 2¼" high, tapered, "6" on side & "Mandel Silver".

533

Totem Cap Badges, "British Railways", (a) WR brown enamel, brass, J.R.Gaunt, London, (b) SR green, J.R.Gaunt, London, damaged enamel restored. (2)

534

Cast Iron Notice, LNER Standard Trespass Notice, full company title, restored white on black, 26"x16¾".

535

Publication "Maps Included In The LNER Timetable March 1937", printed title on orange time table style covers & includes the appropriate maps bound in, unused.

536

GWR Publications, (a) Instructions for Foremen, Motordrivers, Carters, Van-Guards, Checkers, Loaders & Others, 1933, 74pp, green h/b, cover title, (b) GWR Cartage Inst Book, 1939, blue h/b, cover corner mark, (c) Cathedrals, h/b 2nd Ed 1925, with maps & plates. (3)

 

Closing Time Lots 537-553 Thursday 8th September, 7.00 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

537

Notice of Royal Trains, (a) GWR, Feb 6-10, 1940, Padd-Yeovil P.M, Empty to Weymouth & Back, Yeovil-Bristol, Filton-Cardiff, Bridgend-Portskewett, Portskewett-Churchdown, Badminton-Slough, Loco 5069, inc. Signalling & other Instructions 36pp, light horizontal folds, (b) "Deepdene" BR(W), Padd-Cheltenham & Rtn 25/4/51, Loco 5044, 8pp (Race Special). (2)

538

GNR Point Rodding Numberplate, "15", oval cast iron, 4¾"x2¾", unrestored, "GNRS" on back, bevelled edge.

539

Loco Power Equipment Plate, "The British Thompson Houston Co Ltd, Rugby England (BTH emblem), Oil Circuit Breaker, Made in England", details below, rectangular, brass, 8"x5", back stamped "TD 3018", unrestored.

540

Enamel Notice, "British Railways, Western Region, Notice, No Unauthorised Persons Allowed In This Box, by Order", 11"x8", vitually mint (the BR version of the Famous GWR Box Door Notice).

541

BR(W) Bound Plans, Gilt Title, "BR Western Region, Barnstaple to Halwell Junc 219 Miles to 225 Miles 33 Chains, etc", District Engineer, maroon textured canvas boards, Surveyed 1952 when WR took over the SR route & in similar style to 19th century GWR plans, handcoloured on linen & folded to open in book form, covers Torrington & 33 chains South West to Bideford & one mile east, Notes on acquisitions of land to build line & disposals after closure, the latter neatly hatched, Scale 1"=2 chains, large scale, showing track layout inc. the two stations, gradients, bridges, buildings & Schedule of Documents for Bideford station on chart,  excellent condition, 19th Century style with its hard slipcase with full title, slipcase has face damage, 9¼"x12" format.

542

Bus Stop Enamel Sign, "Omnibuses Stop By Request", black on white, black border, 13"x19", slightly curved corners, double sided, fixing holes each corner, chip around one only.

543

Bridgeplate, "GNR, 3", double border pattern, unrestored, 17"x13" oval.

544

Brass Signal Lever Description Plate, MR, "Points, Electric Light, Station Siding & Up Line", 4"x5", black engraved lettering.

545

LMS Wicker Laundry Hamper, "Return To Willesden Laundry" on wooden plate on front, LMS markings, 31"x18", 21" high, ex orig cond with grey blanket inside, BR(M) embroidered in red. (2)

546

Carriage Print, "Maldon, Essex", by Harry J Denham, a tranquil river view, boats, church & town.

547

Timetable Posters BR(S), (a) London-Haywards Heath-Brighton-Eastbourne-Bexhill Hastings, 1960-1961, inc Brighton Belle & other Pullmans Horsted Keynes Branch, (b) London-Dartford-Gravesend, Allhallows on Sea, Strood, Chatham, Maidstone & Gillingham, 1961-62, Mon-Fridays, (c) Similar, Sats, all 42"x27", good condition, large Totem at top, folded. (3)

548

GWR Spagnoletti, Double Line Signalbox Block Instrument, complete with "flags", brass flaps & slide & rear case housing for additional equipment, excellent Ex Box condition.

549

Wagonplate, "Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, (Alkali Division), Winnington, C.L.C. Rly", 29½"x8½", repainted, white on grey, angled corners.

550

Signalbox Repeaters, Bakelite Case, (a) Home Semaphore, arm/brass post, On/Wrong/Off, painted on white, (b) Home, Suspended Needle, red/white engraved background, plate "166-169", (c) Signalbox Plunger, bakelite case, brass knob. (3)

551

Poster Map, BR(M) Double Royal, London Midland, South East Lancashire & Manchester Lines, Lostock Gralham, Chelford, Prestbury, Buxworth, Godley, Diggle, Delph, Todmordon, Skipton, Burnley, Clitheroe, Heapey, Thelwall, many long closed Stns, 1950s, slight edge wear in two places.

552

Builders Plate, "Pressed Steel, lot no 30417 1958", oval cast iron, 7"x45/8", front repainted.

553

Cast Alloy Notice, "Notice Rights Of Way Act 1932, This Land Is Private, No Public Right Of Way, The Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries Limited", 15¼"x7", original white on blue paint.

Closing Time Lots 554-570 Thursday 8th September, 7.00 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

554

Time Table Folder, "GWR Timetables" with large coat of arms, gilt on maroon linen boards, front & back + spine title, some wear, spine split, etc, but a reasonable example, also similar cover for ledger or notes, black/cream "GWR" & black on red example, used but complete. (3)

555

Cast Iron Notice, Cambrian Railways, "Shut This Gate, The Penalty Is Forty Shillings For Leaving This Gate Unlocked", 16"x12" with decoration below first line, front repainted.

556

Block Instrument, Midland Rly, Rotary, requiring restoration, inc. enamel face plate, circular brass dial, handle & knob, Train On & Cancel buttons with plate & brass surround, lacks top screw, circular backing behind needle & small panels of wood at side of brass dial, base loose, re-attached by BR with brass angles, MR Co stamped on top, a little work would pay dividends.

557

Notice of Royal Trains, (a) GWR Slough-Shrewsbury (En Route to LMS), 17/12/1940, Loco 111 & Rtn Next day, inc. signalling & other instructions, 22pp, (b) BR(W) Newbury-Perth (Via Shrewsbury), Locos 5029, 5065, inc. signalling & other instructions, 15pp. (2)

558

Road Sign, "Shepherdswell", 46"x10", embossed alloy with "Invicta" coat of arms on top in red, 10"x6", unrestored.

559

Booklet, Billposting Company Ltd, List of Stations, Ashton-Under-Lyme, Stalybridge & District, 350 Stations, Tram & Bus Routes, etc, 21pp, listing sites for posters, 1934, attractively presented, Also LMSR Publication, Walking Tours, Manchester & District, 178pp (late 1920s), cover features moorland scene in colour, dusty otherwise good. (2)

560

Handlamp, Small SR Pattern, brass "S(E)R" plate on top & body stamped "SR", three aspect, red cracked & corner missing, reservoir, reflector & BR(W) burner, so probably from West Country, 4" diameter body, 11" high inc. top handles, untouched Ex Lamp Hut condition.

561

Shedplate, "86E", (Severn Tunnel Junction, 1948-65), repainted.

562

Builders Plate, "1950 Cravens Railway Carriage & Wagon Co Ltd, Builders, Sheffield England", 10½"x4¾", decorative edge shape & year at top in raised portion, red on silver, old paintwork.

563

GWR Signal Lever Plate, "2/Bay To Up Main Start'g/46,18", length 6".

564

Cast Iron Notice, "Southern Railway, Warning….40/-, Trespass", unrestored, 24½"x15¾", refers to The SR 1924 Act.

565

LT Cab Plate, "Elstree/Special", white on black enamel, brass ends, 24½"x4", Elstree side good, two chip repairs, "Special" chipped & restored.

566

GWR Carriage Prints, Photochrom Co, (a) "Exeter" (View of River, Cathedral & City Skyline in background), (b) "Lynmouth, Watersmeet & Refreshment House" (Woodland View, Hills, etc.), coloured on thick card, 8½"x6¼", title at left base. (2)

567

China Ashtray, "Scafell Pike, 2300hp, Diesel Electric Loco, Built at Derby Works", picture of loco, base reads "With The Compliments of British Railways, LMR", 7"x9", red rim band.

568

BR Educational Material, "Rail Facts For Teachers 1965", slip case features Glasgow Blue Train & includes Class 47 poster, building, cutaway view & at speed + info, poster map UK Population, Industry & The Railways, Teachers Level Crossing Brochure & 91pp glossy book British Railways Today, excellent photos of Working Railway, all good, a bit of wear to edge of slip case.

569

Wagonplate, "Standard Railway Wagon Co Ltd, Reddish & Heywood, Builders" (Bell shaped), 7¼"x6¾", unrestored.

570

Cast Iron Notice "Great Eastern Railway, Caution, To Drivers & Owners of Locomotives….Bridge Insufficient To Carry Weight Beyond The Ordinary Traffic Of The District", text inc. refs to the 1881 Locomotive Act & warns against damaging the bridge, 19"x14¼", front restored, back untouched.

Closing Time Lots 571-590 Thursday 8th September, 7.30 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

571

Midland Railway Distance Diagram, London District, 1915, Area Putney, Chelsea & Fulham, Battersea, Oval, Walworth Rd, Denmark Hill, Gypsy Hill, Coombe Lane, Sth Croydon, Belmont, Cheam, Wimbledon, enlargment of Clapham Jct & District. Shows stations, level crossings, signalboxes, distances from St Pancras & milepost distances, surrounding villages, rivers, canals, 20"x15", thick cartridge paper, ex. unused cond, scale 1":1mile.

572

Block Bell, GWR Church Bell Shape, tapper, rectangular case, excellent original condition.

573

LMS Tender Plate, "Water Capacity 4000 Gallons", oval brass, 10½"x6", repainted long ago, as fitted to Jubilees & larger engines.

574

Handlamp, GWR, 3 aspect, "TE Blaydon & Sons 1937, GWR" on side, excellent condition, polished steel, never painted, brass collar & fittings, etc.

575

Enamel Advertising Sign, "John Bull Tyres", black on orange with pictorial white panel at top depicting John Bull with Union Jack Shirt, Bowler Hat & Cane & "Trade Mark" at sides, diamond shape, double sided, some surface wear & edge chips, but a good enamel.

576

GWR Rubber Stamp, wooden shaped block "County Lorry", company initials stamped on both ends, also resin copy of the GWR Coat of Arms Seal with weight cast in to give feel of original. (2)

577

Key Token, "Dingwall-Invergordon", brass, Ex HR, far North Line. (North ground off after the 2nd Dingwall box closed).

578

"G.N.Ry" large adjustable spanner, 15½" long, handle clearly stamped with company initials, good usable condition.

579

Wagonplate, "Yorkshire Railway Wagon Co Limited, Wakefield, Owners A7954", with Yorkshire rose emblem on shield with leaves at side, front repainted, circular 71/8" dia.

580

Diesel Hydraulic Bogie Plate, "Built 1962, Bogie No 7000/67, Beyer Peacock Gorton Ltd", brass 4¼"x2½", ex loco cond, Ex Hymek Class & 7028 on back.

581

Totem Sign, "Ewell East", (f/f), BR(S) light green, Ex LBSCR Epsom-Sutton route, good colour & shine, one small chip into green top left & usual edge chipping.

582

Shedplate, "55F", (Manningham, 1957 onwards), cleaned but with some paint in evidence.

583

Signal Finial, GWR, square base, 29" high, the four feet have been trimmed due to chipping & made very presentable, stands up properly.

584

Publicity, (a) BR(S) Night Ferry brochure, 5-10/1949, 4 pounds, & note on cover, stain at back, (b) SR Rambles, 12pp, handbill, 1937, usd, (c) BR Passenger Facilities & Map, 1949, split at folds, (d) SR T.T., Emergency, 1940, Suburban, (e) BR(S), similar, 27/9/48, used, (f-h) SR general system handout maps, with indexes & adverts, varying condition. (8)

585

Signalbox Diagram, "Moss Lane Jct", (Midge Hall, Farrington Jct, Lostock Hall Lines), Preston Area, coloured box example, but partly faded, 43"x25" in good modern frame, diagram dated 1968.

586

Cast Iron Notice, "Great Northern Railway Public Warning not to Trespass,  Kings Cross 1896", 28½"x16¼", possibly repainted, black on white.

587

Handlamp, "SR" on side, 4 aspect, excellent restored condition, but no orange glass or back stay for interior.

588

Station Sign, "Platform 6", BR(S) dark green, double sided with hanging hooks, 24"x18", one small chip on one side, good colour & shine, Ex Salisbury Station.

589

Station Sign, BR(M) maroon enamel, "Waiting & Ladies Room", 24"x18", three small edge chips, otherwise good, flanged.

590

Carriage Print, "Brightlingsea, Essex", by Leonard Squirrell, sailors, boats & river beyond.

Closing Time Lots 591-607 Thursday 8th September, 7.30 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

591

SR Target, "Vauxhall", lettering generally good, but edge well worn & repainted/filled, bottom right corner loss, 1½"x2", loss of shine, the 1st station outside Waterloo Station, for the Oval.

592

Coach Plate, "WXQ", cast iron, 51/8"x2½", indicating a coach is barred from The Weymouth Quay Branch (WQ) due to its long wheelbase/weight.

593

Cast Iron Notice, LNWR, "Beware of the Trains", rectangular, 20½"x12½", with rounded corners & horizontal circular boss at base to bolt into post, restored black on white.

594

Notice of Royal Train, (a) GWR, Paddington-Bicester, 19/7/1940, loco 5069 & Rtn Empty Stock, inc Signalling & other Instructions, 9pp, (b) BR(W) Spec Train Arr, Deepdene, Padd-Oxford & Rtn, loco 5090, 7pp. (2)

595

GWR Signal Lever Plate, "4, Up Main To Spur Start'g/30,25", brass, 7" long, "GWR" on back, Ex Towyn Box.

596

Brass Cased Pressure Gauges. (a) Gresham & Craven Ltd, The Vacuum Brake Co Ltd, 0-30, 6", (b) Matthew & Platt, 0-200, 5", (c) Vacuum 0-30, 6", (d) Hyson, 0-320, 6", (e) Similar, no glass, (f-j) Other similar gauges, 2"x4", 1"x5", 2"x6", also various gauge parts. (10 + bits)

597

GWR Signalbox, Lamp In/Lamp Out Repeater, wooden case, BellOn/Off Switch & plates, Makers "H.White & Co" inside case.

598

Signal Repeaters, Bakelite case, (a) Home, On/Wrong/Off, "4B", (b) Distant, On/Wrong/Off, face chipped, (c) Normal/ /Reverse, 33/34B, above, (d) Home, On/Wrong/Off, face faded, all suspended needles. (4)

599

Misc Lot, (a) Paycheck "L&NWR, 263", circular, well polished, (b) Luggage labels, "GWR….. via Fishguard & Rosslaire, with Green Diamond, 22 identical, 2 soiled, (c) LSWR, Winchester, corner poor, (d) Wagon labels, NCB, Tilmanstone, Snowdown & Chislet Collieries, etc. & some blanks. 15 printed or used, 13 blanks, (27). Also 1990 copy of Old Glory, Mag No.6, (sold on behalf of the Corris Rly).

600

"D" Wagon Plates, (a) E, 40 Tons, 1948, 470809", angular pattern at point where sides join curved base, repainted white on blue, (b) "M, Standard 13 Tons, 424294", broken, repainted black on white & on backboard. (2)

601

Loco Headlamp, "BR(W)" embossed on front, complete with red slide, circular vessel on square slide in plate, burner, etc, all in excellent condition, square body & large top handle, angled sides & curved top.

602

Enamel Armband, "BR, 445, Southern", green on white, oval with leather straps & buckle, excellent condition.

603

Worksplate, "LMS, Built 1943, GWR", oval brass, 10½"x6", face skimmed, cleaned & restored, left bolt hole ragged, "LMS" engraved on back of plate, Ex 8F, built at Swindon during War.

604

Framed Photograph, "Darlington North Road, NER Cricket Team, First Team 1903", shows players in whites with backdrop of trees, 15¾"x14¾", with mount, tasteful modern frame.

605

Wagonplates, (a) Chas Roberts & Co Ltd, 1959 Builders Wakefield, decorative border shape, front repainted, (b) For Repairs Advise, Wagon Repairs Ltd Gloucester, mushroom shape, front repainted white on red, (c) Genly Repaired by Marcroft 352, 5-1989, alloy oval, repainted cream on red. (3)

606

Enamel Notice, "Southern Railway, The Conditions Upon Which Tickets, inc Season Tickets Are Issued & The Conditions Applicable to Passengers, Luggage etc…Can Be Obtained Free Of Charge on Appication to The Booking Clerk", white on green, 9"x6", several minor chips & edge rust, but above average condition.

607

"D" Wagon Plate, "LMS 50 Tons, 748046", front possibly repainted long ago.

Closing Time Lots 608-626 Thursday 8th September, 7.30 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

608

Totem Sign, "Wandsworth Town", (f/f), BR(S) light green, good colour & shine, a couple of minor scratches.

609

Worksplate, "Built 1961, Horwich", oval cast iron, 10½"x6", original BR blue paint on front, back untouched & marked 08851.

610

GWR Publication, "Cornwall & Its Wildlife", 4th Ed, 28pp, large System Map & sepia plates, card covers, red title, April 1924.

611

GWR Jig Saw Puzzle, "The Streamlined Way", featuring Railcar with ghostly impression of steam loco behind, complete but one lug missing in sky, box generally good but some edge wear, hinged style, 200 pieces & green box label with coat of arms & string tie, etc.

612

Carriage Print, "Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh", by Henry Rushbury. R.A., fine view of famous building, mountains behind, a few minor creases mainly on border, framing would improve.

613

Paperwork, Timetable Maps P.N., NBR waybills, BR Brochures, 1946 ABC, SR, no lines but used, & other material. (a lot)

614

British Railways, Eastern Region Magazine, 1958-1962 & one 1955 copy. Fascinating content & superb photographic covers, Deltics, 40s, 31s, D61XX, A4s, well worth a read. (32)

615

Signal Finial, GWR circular base, 22" high, unrestored.

616

Shedplate, "40B", (Immingham, 1948 onwards), ex loco condition, some original paintwork, one minor casting flaw to right rim.

617

Carriage Print, "Flatford Mill (Near Manningtree), Suffolk", by Kenneth Steel, R.B.A, S.G.A., modern black frame.

618

LT Cab Destination Plate, "Euston/Finsbury Park", white on black enamel, brass ends, 24½"x4", couple of tiny repairs, excellent.

619

Shedplate, "55D", (Royston, 1957 onwards), front repainted, back original condition.

620

Block Bell, GWR, rectangular case, complete with tapper, Mushroom Shaped bell & base fixings, small piece split off top back corner of case.

621

Wagonplates, (a) Owners Shell Mex & B.P. Ltd, London W.C.2, No 9890", 9"x5½", angled corners (octagonal), repainted white on blue, (b) "D" Plate, "B433153, 21T, Pressed Steel Co Ltd, Lot No 3157", repainted white on black. (2)

622

British Loco Shed Directory, R.S.Grimsley 1947, 110pp, unused, also BR(W) Water Troughs, Instructions 1956, 19pp, lists all Troughs. Also GWR South Wales & Mon Map of Collieries, with number to tally with Colliery List, folded with one tear, from a publication, but not the Colliery Book in this auction. (3)

623

Badges, WWII, oval brass "Railway Service" on blue enamel panel, 4-6-0 locomotive above, a set (a) GWR, (b) LMS, button hole fixing, (c) SR, (d) LNER, both pin fixing. (4)

624

Enamel Sign, "Welshpool 2311", white on blue, 22"x3", quite an old example with deep lettering, chipping around central screw holes & edge.

625

Carriage Print, "Golden Arrow To Paris, Daily From London (Victoria Station), In Pullman Comfort", features Railway Guard blowing whistle & waving flag, Eiffel Tower with Totem at base & the train's arrow emblem with baggage labels attached, multicoloured on sea blue background, Artist Ken Bromfield, damp discolouration top & right end, mainly away from image, original frame painted cream, 26½"x11".

626

Milepost Top, GWR, "30/111", two angled faces, wood/cast numbers, shaped base, repainted black on white (30¾ miles), (MPGW104/T).

Closing Time Lots 627-642 Thursday 8th September, 7.30 p.m.

01327-260210                         01327-261099                         01327-263015                         01327-260936

 

627

Block Instrument, LNWR Fletchers, Double Line with combined bell, Good ex box condition, though the red descriptions have badly faded & Up & Down descriptions changed with plastic embossed name tags.

628

Ticket Album, by Collecta Of Storrington, seven sheets of vinyl pockets to take 210 tickets & three others to take 36 Seasons, padded ring binder, the best of its type no longer produced, also Cigarette Card Type album with quantity of sheets, 30+ Bus Tickets, BR Single Axminster-Sidmouth & three photo albums in red slip case. (a lot)

629

GWR Pocket Time Table, "Principal Train Services From & To London", 26/9/38-30/4/39, cover illustration of two clock faces, representing day & night, with Express train crossing both, 24pp, whole system & much info, Sleepers, Hotels, Tickets, etc.

630

Signalbox Repeater, circular brass case, "Signal, On/Wrong/Off", suspended red needle.

631

LNER Publication, Camping Holidays, Camping Coaches, Youth Hostels, Sites for Camps, Articles by C.J. Cutcliffe Hyne & Gypsy Petulenger, 140pp, 1939, h/b Edition, cover photo in full colour of the Gypsy boiling a kettle on an open fire, wearing traditional costume with ancient six wheel camping coach beside, children on swings, etc, interior & exterior photos of coaches, Maps & Locations & Maps & Routes for Touring Camping Coaches, a superb publication, very good cond.

632

Station Sign, SR, "Horsmonden", dark green enamel, two sections each 79"x24", this is The Southern Railway sign that features in many photos of Branch Line to Hawkhurst.

633

Notice Of Royal Train, (a) GWR, The King & Queen, Paddington-Weymouth Town, 21/7/39, Loco 4082, 11pp, inc. Signalling & other instructions, (b) BR(W) Spec Train Arr, 17/18 March 1960 & Standby Rtn, N.A.-Slough 18th, Loco 7033, Empty P Dock-NA & Alternative T.T. for empty stock, N.A. Olympia, 16pp. (2)

634

Ticket Date Press, brass plate on top "The Eldon Engineering Co, Newcastle on Tyne", complete with brass jaw, ribbon & original black paintwork, not from the usual makers.

635

Cast Iron Sign, SE & CR, Bridge Weight Notice, "Notice This Bridge is Insufficient To Carry A Heavy Motor Car etc…South Eastern & Chatham Railway Cos Managing Committee, London Bridge Stn S.E.", diamond shape, 30"x48", unrestored, lacks tonnage plates.

636

"D" Wagon Plates, (a) "B777900, 12T, Wolverton 1959, Lot No 3086", unrestored, original paintwork, (b) "LMS, 12 Tons, 741877", front & back repainted long ago. (2)

637

Enamel Advertising Sign, "Red Breast Flake, The Popular Smoke", yellow/red on blue, 24"x36", chips mainly around edge and screwholes.

638

Poster, LNER double royal, "Altered Train Arrangements, Weekends, Yarmouth-Norwich, Wells-Dereham & Ely, Stretham, Wilburton, Haddenham, Sutton, Earith Bridge, Bluntisham, St Ives, Godmanchester & Huntingdon East, Jan 1925, black with red LNER 1920s emblem & silver grey double border, folded.

639

Handlamps, (a) LMS Wartime Pattern, large embossed initials, complete but for one blue glass slat broken, (b) BR(M) (embossed), 4 aspect, excellent cond but no interior & lacking orange glass. (2)

640

Signal Lever Description Plates, LNWR, (a) "Gong", (b) "Points Locked", cast iron, bevelled edge, 5½"x3¾", original paintwork. (2)

641

Signal Spectacle Plate, for Pre Groupiing Wooden Signal Arm, cast iron with oval blue & circular red glasses intact, two fixing slots, lower quadrant pattern with original white paintwork.

642

Paddington Departure Board Cards, 30"x20", (a) 7-30, The Royal Duchy, Reading, Newbury, Taunton, Plymouth, Liskeard, Bodmin Rd, Par St A, Truro, Redruth, Cam', Hayle, St Erth, Penzance, base marked, (b) 10-30, Cornish Riviera Express, Plymouth, Redruth, Truro, St Erth, St Ives, Penzance. (2)

 

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