Tyers No6 fibre single line tablet BENTLEY - BORDON from the former London & South Western Railway section which closed in 1966. In good ex railway condition. Bentley was the northern terminus of the Bentley and Bordon Light Railway, built in 19 05 to serve the military camp at Bordon.

BR(E) enamel doorplate LADIES WAITING ROOM. In very good condition. Measures 18in x 6in.

Totem BR(S) FF ROCHESTER from the former South Eastern and Chatham Railway station between Gravesend and Chatham. In excellent condition.

Worksplate BUILT 1952 DARLINGTON ex BR Diesel Class 11 0-6-0 in the number range 12103-12138. Oval cast iron measuring 10.5in x 6in. face restored, a rare plate.

A chromed brass SENTINEL SWORD as removed from one of the Army Sentinel Diesels and now mounted on a board painted in army colours for display. Sword measures 36in long.

Enamel carriage board ZILLERTALBAHN ex 4 wheeled coach that ran on the 760 mm gauge independent railway from Jenbach to Mayrhofen. Rectangular with a Convex back measuring 30.5in x 7.5in and bears an original makers name Munchener Emaillier- & St anzwerke, Munchen. In excellent condition.

Southern Railway Sykes 3 position mahogany cased block instrument brass plated WOOL. In very good condition complete with top indicator. Stands 23in tall.

Totem BR(M) FF BROAD STREET from the former North London Railway terminus in London. This is one of the rare 4ft totems that were used on only a few stations. In good condition with a few small face chip repairs and slight mottling.

Worksplate NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE CO LTD THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY LTD 1959 No 27859 ex British Railways Class 21 Diesel numbered D6129 rebuilt as a class 29 in April 1967. Allocated new to 32B Ipswich and withdrawn from 65A Eastfield in October 1971 and scrapped. Diamond shaped cast aluminium, in as removed condition with plenty of original blue paint, measures 14.25in x 6.25in. Note not many of these plates have survived in BR Blue paint.

Smokebox numberplate 44913 ex LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 built at Crewe in 1945 and originally numbered 4913. Allocated to Bescot, Bangor, Chester and 8H Birkenhead Mollington street from where it was withdrawn in August 1967 and scrapped at Cashmore' s (Newport). In as removed condition.

BR(NE) FF double sided enamel railway station direction sign STATION with British Railways totem and arrows. In excellent ex railway condition complete with original lead beading and mounting bracket, measures 21in x 10.5in.

GWR & LSWR joint signal box board PORTLAND from the former station between Weymouth and Easton closed in 1952. Wood with cast iron letters has been totally restored, measures 51.5in x 10in.

Totem BR(S) FF NEWINGTON from the former South Eastern and Chatham Railway station between Chatham and Sittingbourne. In excellent condition.

An enamelled red steel fire bucket with LMS FIRE enamelled in white on the front. A rare item not seen by us before . In very good condition, stands 11.5in tall. A lovely decorative item.

LMS enamel lamp tablet BRIGHTSIDE from the former Midland Railway station between Sheffield and Rotherham Masborough. In good condition with minor edge chipping. Measures 16in x 4.5in.

LYR 3 Aspect handlamp stamped in the side and drum latch slide LYR. Also stamped BRADFORD X. Complete with all glasses, LYR Stamped reservoir and burner. In nicely restored condition.

Great Western Railway locomotive whistles, a pair of large and small complete with their mounting elbows. Small whistle stands 10.5in tall and the large 12.5in tall. In nicely polished condition and mounted on a bracket ready to display.

Totem BR(W) FF OXFORD from the former Great Western Railway station between Didcot and Banbury. In excellent condition.

Worksplate BUILT DARLINGTON 1958 ex British Railways Diesel Class 08 0-6-0 in the number range D3478-3496. Oval cast iron in as removed condition with original green paint. Measures 10.5in x 6in.

Smokebox numberplate 70038 ex British Railways Riddles STD Class 7 Britannia 4-6-2 built at Crewe in 1953 and named ROBIN HOOD. Allocated to Stratford, Norwich Thorpe, March, Immingham, Carlisle Upperby and 12A Carlisle Kingmoor from where it was wit hdrawn in August 1967 and scrapped at J McWilliams (Shettleston). Face restored with 2 weld repairs.

Tyers No6 aluminium single line tablet LLANSAINTFFRAID - LLANYMYNECH. From the former Cambrian railway section closed in 1965. Measures 4.5in diameter, in good ex railway condition.

Southern Railway enamel target sign CREEKMOOR HALT from the former London and South Western Railway station between Broadstone and Poole. In good condition with loss of shine. Mounted on a back board, measures 30in long.

Nameplate ALBRIGHTON HALL ex Great Western Railway Collet 4-6-0 Hall Class Locomotive built at Swindon in 1929 as Lot no 268 and numbered 4984. Allocated to Carmarthen, Oxley, Exeter and 88A Cardiff Canton from where it was withdrawn in September 196 2 and scrapped. In original condition, rear stamped RIN Lot No 268 No 4984 indicating this is the Right hand plate. Named after the Hall in either Wolverhampton or Shrewsbury.

Great Western Railway brass cabside number plate 4984 ex Albrighton Hall, see previous lot for details. In restored condition.

Totem BR(W) HF FISHGUARD HARBOUR from the terminus station of the Great Western Main Line in West Wales. In very good condition with a couple of small face chip repairs. Note this is one of the western region brown top flanged types.

BR(E) enamel doorplate TRAINMANS RELEIF ROOM. In very good condition with a couple minor face chip repairs. Measures 18in x 6in. A rare possibly unique doorplate.

Totem BR(S) FF WEST MALLING from the former South Eastern and Chatham Railway station between Otford and Maidstone East. In very good condition with a couple of face chips and complete with original brackets.

Worksplate THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO LTD VULCAN WORKS NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS ENGLAND No 3782/D1153 1967 ex British Railways diesel class 50 originally numbered D412 and 50012 in February 1974. Named Benbow in April 1978. Originally allocated to the LMWL Lon don Midland Western Lines and withdrawn from Laira in January 1989 and cut up by Vic Berry Leicester May 1989. Rectangular chromed brass measuring 10.25in x 4.5in. In rechromed condition as carried out at Doncaster works for possible re fitting.

Smokebox numberplate 61315 ex LNER Thompson B1 4-6-0 built by the North British Locomotive Company Glasgow in 1948 as works number 26216. Allocated to Gorton, Sheffield Darnall, Canklow and 41J Langwith Junction from where it was withdrawn in Februar y 1966 and put into departmental stock and numbered 32. Used as a stationary boiler for train heating it was eventually sold for scrap to G Haselwood, Attercliffe in October 1968. Face restored with a weld repair and repairs to both ends.

Great Western Railway brass signal box lever lead 59 DISC FOR No 56 with 4 combinations of levers to pull. Measures 16 inches long and has three mounting brackets on the back. In ex box condition, believed to originate from the Bristol area.

Totem BR(S) FF FAVERSHAM from the former South Eastern & Chatham Railway station between Sittingbourne and Canterbury. In very good ex station condition with some small face chips.

LNER cast iron seatback BRIDGE OF EARN from the former North British Railway station between Ladybank and Perth. It as removed condition, measures 44.75in x 4.25in

Totem BR(S) FF DEEPDENE from the former South Eastern & Chatham Railway Station between Redhill and Dorking Town. In very good condition with one minor face chip.

EWS 3 headed Beastie destined for a Chiltern class 67 but not carried as Chiltern wanted to retain their own branding. Cast aluminium measures 25in x 16.5in. Bought by the vendor a long time ago at one of the Crewe auctions when EWS were selling the re plates through them.

Totem BR(W) FF TIVERTON JUNCTION from the former Great Western Railway station on the line between Exeter and Taunton and junction for the Hemyock Branch, which closed in 1963, and Tiverton Branch, which closed in 1964. In excellent condition, a rare totem last at auction 7 years ago.

Cabplate BUILT BY THE BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY CARRIAGE & WAGON Co. LTD. SMETHWICK ENGLAND SERIAL No. DEL 88 1959. Ex British Railways Class 26 originally numbered D5343 becoming 26043 Jan 1974. New to 64B Haymarket Oct 1959 and withdrawn from Invernes s Jan 1993 and preserved by the Cotswold Mainline Diesel Group and running on the Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway. Rectangular cast brass in as removed condition measures 4in x 3in.

Smokebox numberplate 63458 ex North Eastern Railway Robinson Q6 0-8-0 built by Armstrong Whitworth in 1921 as works number 49 and numbered NER 2301, LNER 3458 and BR 63458. Allocated to Hull Dairycoates, Hull Springhead, Borough Gardens, Blaydon, Sun derland and 52H Tyne Dock from where it was withdrawn in July 1967 and scrapped by Clayton & Davie, Dunston. Face restored.

Tyers No6 aluminium single line tablet SWAFFHAM STATION - NARBORO. From the former Great Eastern railway section closed in 1968. In good ex railway condition, measures 4.325in diameter.

GWR brass cabside numberplate 4948 ex Collett Hall Class 4-6-0 built at Swindon in 1929 and named NORTHWICK HALL, Converted to an oil burner in 1947 and renumbered 3902, reverted back to coal fired in 1948 and re allocated its original number 4948. A llocated to St Phillips Marsh, Laira, Reading, Exeter and 82C Swindon from where it was withdrawn in September 1962 and scrapped at Cashmore's Newport. In partially restored condition.

Totem BR(E) FF ELSENHAM from the former Great Eastern Railway station between Cambridge and Bishops Stortford. In very good condition with a couple of face chips.

London Underground enamel target/bullseye sign GANTS HILL in original bronze frame. Measures 24in x 18in and is in excellent condition. This is one of the rare pre war signs.

BR(E) FF enamel station direction sign HIGHAMS PARK STATION with British Railways totem and left facing arrow. From the former Great Eastern Railway station between Wood Street and Chingford. In very good condition with a few minor face chips, measur es 28in x 13in.

BR(SC) FF enamel doorplate STAFF ONLY. In good condition with a couple of small edge chip repairs. Measures 18in x 3.5in.

Nameplate EXETER PANEL SIGNAL BOX 21st ANNIVERSARY 2009 ex British Railways Class 43 HST 43162. Allocated new to Neville Hill Jun 1981. Named at Laira Depot Apr 2018 and removed Apr 2020. This name has also been carried by 43163 (5/09-1/14) and 43012 (6/16-1/18). Previously named Borough of Stevenage (3/84-5/99) and Project Rio (8/04-12/04). Later named Caerhays Castle in Jun 2022. Moved to the West Somerset Railway for warm storage Sep 2023 until returning to Laira Oct 2023. Currently stored at Laira since Jun 2024. Rectangular cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 65in x 13.25in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railway for their chosen charities and comes with an official GWR certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner.

Nameplate THAMES ex Great Western Railway Dean Duke 4-4-0 built at Swindon in 1899 and numbered 3329 then 3291 in 1912 and 9091 in 1946. Allocated to Machynlleth and Tyseley from where it was withdrawn in February 1949 and scrapped. Stamped in the be ading L 3291 indicating that this is the left hand plate. Nicely restored.

Totem BR(S) FF TEYNHAM. From the former South Eastern and Chatham Railway station between Sittingbourne and Faversham. In very good condition.

Worksplate THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC Co. LTD. VULCAN WORKS, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ENGLAND No. 3541/D970. 1965. Ex British Railways Class 37 diesel originally numbered D6981 becoming 37281 May 1974 and 37428 Feb 1986. Allocated new to 86A Cardiff Canton May 1 965. Named David Lloyd George (5/87-3/98), Royal Scotsman (4/98-2/01) and Loch Long/Loch Awe (5/02-2/04). Stored at Margam from Apr 2004 until sold to CF Booth, Rotherham Dec 2009. Sold again to HNRC for spares and moved to Long Marston. Moved back to CF Booth, Rotherham Dec 2012 and scrapped there Mar 2013. Rectangular chromed brass in as removed condition, measures 10.125in x 4.5in.

Smokebox numberplate 69723 ex Great Eastern Railway designed Hill N7 0-6-2T built at Doncaster in 1928 and numbered LNER 2621, 9723 and BR 69723. Allocated to Stratford from where it was withdrawn in September 1961 and scrapped. Face restored with a weld repair.

Totem BR(M) FF MILL HILL from the former Lancashire & Yorkshire and London & North Western Joint Railway station between Blackburn and Cherry Tree. In good condition with a small crease.

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway tender plate L&YR No271 1889 ex LYR Aspinall 27 Class 0-6-0. Rectangular cast iron in as removed condition with slight loss to the bottom right hand corner. Measures 10.5in x 6in.

LMS Hawkseye HADNALL from the former London & North Western Railway station between Shrewsbury and Whitchurch. Cast aluminium measures 48in x 18in. In nice original condition. Note this is not the example we sold in our July auction.

Tyers No6 fibre single line tablet HARTLEY - MONKSEATON. From the former North Eastern railway section in Northumberland. In good ex railway condition, measures 4.325in diameter.

GWR brass cabside numberplate 4179 ex Collett 2-6-2T built at Swindon in 1949. Allocated to Stafford Road, Oxley and 2A Tyseley from where it was withdrawn in February 1965 and scrapped at Cohens Kettering. Face restored.

Totem BR(W) FF SHREWSBURY from the former Great Western and London and North Western Railway Joint station between Hereford and Crewe. In very good condition. This is the much less common Fully Flanged version.