Worksplate BRITISH RAILWAYS DERBY BUILT 1961 POWER EQUIPMENT BY SULZER AND CROMPTON PARKINSON LTD ex British Railways Diesel Class 45 in the number range D20 - D49. Rectangular cast aluminium, Face restored rear original, measures 13in x 6.5in.

Smokebox numberplate 45116 ex LMS Stanier Black 5 4-6-0 built by the Vulcan Foundry in 1935. Allocated to Carlisle Kingmoor, St Rollox, Agecroft, Leicester G.C, Llandudno Junction, Mold Junction, Holyhead, Chester and 8F Springs Branch from where it was withdrawn in July 1967 and scrapped. In as removed condition.

Great Western Railway etched glass lamp tablet UPWEY from the former GWR station closed in 1957 between Upwey Junction and Abbotsbury. Measures 15in x 3in and is in excellent condition.

GWR cast iron cabside numberplate 9643 ex Collett 0-6-0 PT built at Swindon in 1946. Allocated to 88D Merthyr Tydfil from where it was withdrawn in May 1962 and scrapped at Cashmore's Newport. Face restored.

Totem BR(NE) FF BEL (wide flange) BURTON SALMON from the former North Eastern Railway station between Knottingley, Normanton and York. In excellent condition.

Nameplate BERYL ex Andrew Barclay 926 of 1902, a standard gauge 0-4-0ST new to Bell Brothers Ltd, Port Clarence, County Durham with the number 16. Taken over by Dorman Long & Co Ltd in 1923 and transferred in 1937 to Burley Ironstone Quarries, Ru tland where it was named BERYL in 1939. Continued to work at Burley until sent to Colsterworth East Quarries, Lincolnshire for scrap in October 1962. Rectangular cast brass in lightly cleaned condition, measures 31.75in x 7in.

BR(SC) FF enamel doorplate TICKETS. In very good condition with a couple of small edge chips. Measures 18in x 3.5in.

Worksplate BRITISH RAILWAYS DERBY BUILT 1965 POWER EQUIPMENT BY ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD AND SULZER. Ex British Railways Class 25 diesel from the number range D7521 to D7568 later becoming 25171 to 25218. Rectangular cast aluminium in fac e restored condition, measures 13in x 6.5in.

Totem BR(E) HF HEELEY from the former Railway Midland station between Sheffield and Chesterfield. In very good condition with 3 small face chips. A rare totem only 3 times at auction previously the last one being 8 years ago.

Nameplate DARTMOUTH CASTLE ex British Railways Class 43 HST 43088. Allocated new to Heaton Jun 1978. Named at Laira depot Aug 2022 and removed when taken out of service May 2023. Previously named X111th Commonwealth Games Scotland 1986 (3/85 to 12/99 ) and Rio Campaigner (9/04). Currently stored at Laira. Rectangular cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 41.75in x 13.75in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railway for their chosen charities and comes with an official GWR certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner. Note this is the last scheduled batch of these plates to be offered for auction by GWR.

Nameplate BERRY POMEROY CASTLE ex British Railways Class 43 HST 43040. Allocated new to Old Oak Common Feb 1977. Named at Laira Depot Jun 2022 and removed when taken out of service Sep 2023. Previously named Granite City (6/90-1/96) and Bristol St. P hilips Marsh (1/03-). Exported to Nigeria Nov 2023. Rectangular cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 41.75in x 13.75in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railway for their chosen charities and comes with an official GWR certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner. Note this is the last scheduled batch of these plates to be offered for auction by GWR.

Nameplate CASTLE-AN-DINAS ex British Railways Class 43 HST 43160. Allocated new to Neville Hill Apr 1981. Named at Laira Depot Apr 2022 and removed when taken out of service Feb 2023. Previously named Storm Force (4/91-9/97), Porterbrook (5/07-9/07), Sir Moir Lockhead (1/11-). Currently stored at Laira TMD. Rectangular cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 41.75in x 13.75in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railway for their chosen charities and comes with an official GWR certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner. Note this is the last scheduled batch of these plates to be offered for auction by GWR.

Nameplate TREMATON CASTLE ex British Railways Class 43 HST 43192. Allocated new to Laira May 1982. Named at Laira Depot Mar 2020 and removed after it was taken out of service Sep 2023. Previously named City of Truro (10/88-9/07). Exported to Nigeria Nov 2023. Rectangular cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 41.75in x 13.75in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railway for their chosen charities and comes with an official GWR certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner. Note this is the last scheduled batch of these plates to be offered for auction by GWR.

Nameplate NETHER STOWEY CASTLE ex British Railways Class 43 HST 43022. Allocated new to Bristol St. Philips Marsh Oct 1976. Named at Laira Depot Jul 2022 and removed after it was taken out of service Jan 2023. Previously named The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Diamond Anniversary 1956-2016. Stored at Laira until exported to Mexico Aug 2023. Rectangular cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 41.75in x 13.75in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railway for their chosen charities and comes with an official GWR certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner. Note this is the last scheduled batch of these plates to be offered for auction by GWR.

Totem BR(M) FF DESBOROUGH & ROTHWELL from the former Midland Railway station between Market Harborough and Wellingborough. In excellent condition.

Smokebox numberplate 55235 ex Caledonian Railway McIntosh 0-4-4T built at St Rollox in 1922 and numbered CR 435 and LMS 15235. Allocated to 30A Corkerhill from where it was withdrawn in May 1961 and scrapped. In as removed condition.

Tyers No 6 brass single line tablet BRIDGE OF EARN JCT-NEWBURGH from the former Highland Railway section. Measures 4.5in diameter and is in ex railway condition.

Great Western Railway telephone circuit notice BRIDPORT BCH - MAIDEN NEWTON. Shows Maiden Newton, Toller, Powerstock, Bradpole Crossing and Bridport. In original GWR branded glazed frame, measures 8in x 5.5in.

Nameplate MINI PRIDE OF OXFORD + BMW circular and MINI winged badges ex British Railways class 60 diesel 60085. Built by Brush Traction Loughborough works number 987 and introduced December 1991. Named November 2001, the nameplates removed around 201 4 after a period in storage. Loco refurbished at Toton depot for use by Colas Railfreight and currently in use by GB Railfreight. Cast aluminium in as removed condition and measures 54in x 7.5in. The Mini badge is 20in x 8.5in and BMW badge 12in diameter. Complete with DB Cargo (UK) Ltd certificate of authenticity.

Nameplate MYTTON HALL ex GWR Collett Hall Class 4-6-0 built at Swindon in 1940 as order number 333 and numbered 5996. Allocated to Old Oak Common, Southall, Worcester and 84B Oxley from where it was withdrawn in August 1962 and scrapped. Face restore d stamped L 5996 indicating this is the left hand plate. The Hall was near Whalley in the Blackburn area of Lancashire.

Totem BR(S) FF FOLKESTONE HARBOUR from the former South Eastern & Chatham Railway station on the branch line from Folkestone Junction Station. In very good condition with a couple of face chips.

Smokebox numberplate 40364 ex Midland Railway Johnson 1738 class 4-4-0 built at Derby in 1886 and numbered Midland Railway 1744, 364. Allocated to 17B Burton for most of its working life and withdrawn from there in June 1956 and scrapped. Face restor ed.

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway double line signal box instrument brass plated COOPER BRIDGE and stamped in the top LYR. In ex box condition stands 18.75in tall. From one of the boxes at Brighouse, Clifton Road or Mirfield.

Totem BR(S) FF THREE BRIDGES from the former London Brighton & South Coast Railway station between Redhill and Brighton. In good condition with some repairs mainly along the bottom and slight loss of shine in places.

Great Western Railway cast iron cabside numberplate 9717 ex Collett 0-6-0 PT built at Swindon in 1934. Allocated to Newton Abbot, Penzance and 85C Hereford from where it was withdrawn in December 1962 and scrapped. In face restored condition.

Cambrian Railway general purpose Handlamp brass plated on the reducing cone CAM RLYS. Complete with GWR burner. In nicely restored condition.

BR(M) FF enamel doorplate MR J CHILDS. In very good condition with a chip on the left hand end. Measures 18in x 3.5in.

BR(M) FF enamel railway station direction sign NOTTINGAM MIDLAND STATION with British Railways totem and right facing arrow, from the former Midland Railway station between Derby and Lincoln. In very good condition measures 28in x 13in.

Totem BR(W) FF PONTYPOOL ROAD from the former Great Western Railway station between Newport and Abergavenny. In good condition with a crease repair and some other minor chip repairs.

Smokebox numberplate 42102 ex LMS Fairburn 4P 2-6-4T built at Brighton in 1950. Allocated to Tunbridge Wells West, Exmouth Junction, Three Bridges, Watford, Willesden and 8F Springs Branch from where it was withdrawn in December 1966 and scrapped at Cashmore's Newport. Lightly face restored with BR(S) Eastleigh triangle cast in the back.

Totem BR(SC) FF BANCHORY from the former Great North Of Scotland Railway station between Aberdeen and Aboyne. In very good condition with slight staining.

Tyers No 7 aluminium single line tablet MUIR OF ORD-LENTRAN from the former Highland Railway section. Measures 4in diameter and is in ex railway condition.

Totem BR(SC) HF GARELOCHHEAD from the former North British Railway station between Craigendoran and Ardlui. In good condition with two face chip repairs.

Great Western Railway cast iron signal box board DUDLEY SOUTH GROUND FRAME. In original condition with a neat weld repair, measures 47in x 15in.

British Railways Carriage destination board PADDINGTON PLYMOUTH PENZANCE one side and the other PADDINGTON EXETER NEWTON ABBOT. Laminated fibreglass in very good condition measures 22in x 18in. This style of board was introduced in 1961 for the Diese l Hydraulic Western and Warship hauled expresses.

Great Western Railway Lithographed tinplate advertising sign. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY SEE YOUR OWN COUNTRY FIRST THERE IS A GREAT SIMILARITY BETWEEN CORNWALL AND ITALY IN SHAPE CLIMATE & NATURAL BEAUTIES. JAMES C. INGLIS GENERAL Manager. A rare sur vivor seldom seen for sale in very good condition. Measures 17.75in x 14.75in. Circa 1910.

London Transport Underground enamel target/bullseye sign MARBLE ARCH with original bronze frame. In excellent condition measures 24.25in x 20in and is backed with MDF for display.

Totem BR(M) FF MATLOCK from the former Midland Railway station between Ambergate and Miller's Dale. In very good condition with one small face chip. A rare totem.

Worksplate BRITISH RAILWAYS CREWE BUILT 1964 POWER EQUIPMENT BY BRUSH ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD AND SULZER ex British Railways diesel Class 47 originally numbered D1587 then 47464 in Dec 1973. Allocated new to 86A Cardiff Canton and withdraw n from Inverness October 1986 and cut up on site at Crewe Works. Rectangular cast aluminium measuring 13in x 6.5in, lightly face cleaned. Together with a rectangular chromed brass English Electric plate off 20198 in as removed condition measures 16in x 2.25in.

Smokebox numberplate 47628 ex LMS Fowler 3F 0-6-0T built by Beardmore, Dalmuir, Glasgow and originally numbered LMS 16711 and 76284. Allocated to Stavely, Birkenhead Mollington Street, Bidston and 5F Uttoxeter from where it was withdrawn in August 19 64 and scrapped at Cashmore's Great Bridge. In restored condition.

BR(M) LNWR pattern Platform Lamp with original station label VALLEY and complete with a reservoir burner and reflector. Stands 28in tall and is in very good ex station condition. Valley was a former London & North Western railway station in Angle sey between Bangor and Holyhead.

Nameplate OXFORDSHIRE 2007 ex British Railways Class 43 HST 43198. Allocated new to Laira Aug 1982. Named at Oxford station 9th Feb 2007. Previously named HMS Penzance (6/00-8/03) and Rio Victorious (8/04-9/04). Still in service with GWR and now carr ies the name Driver Brian Cooper 15th June 1947-5th October 1999 on one side and Driver Stan Martin 25 June 1950-6 November 2004 on the other. Rectangular cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 51.5in x 10in. 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 WESTERN STAR ex British Railways Riddles Standard Class 7 Britannia Pacific 4-6-2 built at Crewe in 1952 and numbered 70025. Allocated to Cardiff Canton, Aston, Crewe North, Crewe South, Llandudno Junction and 12A Carlisle Kingmoor from whe re it was withdrawn in December 1967 and scrapped at Campbells (Airdrie). Rectangular cast brass face restored, measures 47.5in long.

Totem BR(M) FF BAMFORD from the former Midland Railway station between Dore and Chinley. In good condition with slight loss of shine. A rare totem only 4 times at auction previously the last one being 20 years ago.

Wagon Lits cast brass coach emblem as fixed onto the sides of all Wagon Lits coaches. In two separate parts, the outer garter reads CIE INTERNATIONALE DES WAGONS LITS ET DES GRANDS EXPRESS EUROPEENS. In nicely cleaned condition, it measures 32in x 24 in.

North Eastern Railway enamel doorplate STATION MASTER. In very good condition with some edge chipping, measures 20.25in x 5.5in.

Tyers No 6 brass single line tablet DALMENNY-FORTH BRIDGE. Complete with hoop and pouch from the former North British Railway section. Tablet measures 4.5in diameter and hoop 21.5in and are in ex railway condition.

Totem BR(S) FF HITHER GREEN ex South Eastern & Chatham Railway station between St Johns and Grove Park. In excellent condition.

Worksplate NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY GLASGOW No. 27757 1958 ex British Railways diesel hydraulic shunter D2906. New to 1D Devons Road (Bow) Jul 1958 and withdrawn from 5A Crewe North Feb 1967. Sold to Slag Reduction, Ickles, Rotherham and scra pped Nov 1967. Diamond cast brass in as removed condition measures 13.75in x 5.5in. One from a small class of only 14.

Smokebox numberplate 5608 ex GWR Collett 0-6-2 T built at Swindon in 1925. Allocated to Ferndale, Cardiff Cathays and 88F Treherbert from where it was withdrawn in August 1963 and scrapped. Face restored.

Great Western Railway etched glass lamp tablet UPWEY WISHING WELL from the former GWR station closed in 1957 between Weymouth and Dorchester. A rare survivor from a famous photographic location for the last days of Southern steam. Measures 12.5in x 3 .25in and is in excellent condition.

BR(S) locomotive whistle of the Maunsell pattern. Complete with valve and stamped BR A (Ashford) YM3 on the bell and body. In as removed condition stands 12in tall, with a whistle diameter of 3in.

Totem BR(SC) FF GRANTOWN ON SPEY WEST from the former Highland Railway station between Forres and Boat Of Garten. In very good condition.

Great Western Railway cast iron cabside numberplate 3665 ex Collett 0-6-0 PT built at Swindon in 1940. Allocated to Chester, Croes Newydd, St Philips Marsh, Didcot, Slough and 81C Southall from where it was withdrawn in January 1964 and scrapped. In original condition.

British Railways Diesel locomotive cab numberplate D5564 ex Class 31 built by Brush in 1959 as works number 163 and allocated new to 31B March, renumbered 31146 in 1974 and named Brush Veteran in 1992. Withdrawn in November 1998 and cut up. Rectangul ar engraved plastic in as removed condition measures 5.25in x 1.25in.

Totem BR(SC) HF PITLOCHRY from the former Highland Railway station between Dunkeld and Blair Atholl. In good condition with a well executed crease repair.