Poster CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY. WILLIAMSBURG by BERN HILL (1911-1977) circa 1950 37.5 x 27.5 inches. Bern Hill was a graphic designer and a painter. He is best known for a series of paintings which were turned into posters for the General Motors El ectro-Motive Division, all of which depicted trains coursing their way through the American countryside. In this separate series he depicts landmarks and well turned-out tourists up and down the Chesapeake & Ohio Line. Hill populates the scene with people impeccably clad in the style of their time. Condition good with some tape residue on corners.

Poster CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY. CHARLOTTESVILLE by BERN HILL (1911-1977) circa 1950 37.5 x 27.5 inches. Bern Hill was a graphic designer and a painter. He is best known for a series of paintings which were turned into posters for the General Motors Electro-Motive Division, all of which depicted trains coursing their way through the American countryside. In this separate series he depicts landmarks and well turned-out tourists up and down the Chesapeake & Ohio Line. Hill populates the scene with people impeccably clad in the style of their time. This poster is a view of the Charlottesville Rotunda, Thomas Jefferson designed the Rotunda as the centrepiece of his Academical Village, now the University of Virginia. It was modelled after the Pantheon in Rome and was meant to represent the achievements of the enlightened human. Mind. Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 and did not live to see the completed construction, the Rotunda was finished later that year. Condition good with some tape residue on corners.

Poster CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY. VIRGINIA SEASHORE by BERN HILL (1911-1977) circa 1950 37.5 x 27.5 inches. Bern Hill was a graphic designer and a painter. He is best known for a series of paintings which were turned into posters for the General Moto rs Electro-Motive Division, all of which depicted trains coursing their way through the American countryside. In this separate series he depicts landmarks and well turned-out tourists up and down the Chesapeake & Ohio Line. Hill populates the scene with people impeccably clad in the style of their time. This view is of the Cape Henry Lighthouse, which was built in 1792, commissioned by the government to aid in the safe navigation of the Chesapeake Bay, it was designed and built by John McComb Jr and is the third oldest lighthouse in the United States. Condition good with some tape residue on corners.

Poster British Railways 'Colchester - the Castle Built about 1080' by Jack Merriott quad royal 40in x 50in. A ground level view outside the Castle gates. Published by British Railways Eastern Region, printed by Staffords.

Poster British Railways 'The Bann At Coleraine' by Norman Wilkinson quad royal 40in x 50in. View down river to the bridge with a small steamboat on the left and a fishing boat in centre. Printed by Jordison & Co. Bottom left corner loss in margin oth erwise good.

Poster British Rail 'The Continent - Via Harwich - Hook of Holland' by S.A. Walker quad royal 40in x 50in. Depicts the SS Avalon departing the harbour. Published by British Railways Eastern Region, printed by Waterlow & Sons.

Poster LMS & LNER 'Stirling' by Sir D.Y. Cameron quad royal 40in x 50in.A view across the valley to the mighty castle. ERO 53351, printed by W.E. Berry, Bradford.

Poster LMS 'The Beautiful & Romantic Holiday Spa Buxton - By LMS' by J.P. Sayer 1932, quad royal 40in x 50in. Interesting Map of the area with cartoon style characters strategically placed and humorous quips added. ERO 53351, printed by S.C. Allen & Co., London.

Poster British Railways 'Come To Coney Beach, Porthcawl - Britain's Brightest Pleasure Beach' by Mario Armengol 1952, double royal 25in x 50in. Depicts a happy holidaymaker riding the carousel with the beach beyond. Published by the Railway Executive Western Region, printed by Jordison & Co.

Poster British Railways 'Windsor - See Britain By Train' by Gordon Nicoll double royal 25in x 40in. Depicts the Royal Barge in full regalia sailing the Thames past the Castle. Printed by Charles & Read.

Poster 'Coney Beach - Britain's Coney Island Porthcawl - Perfect For Outings' by Jackson Burton, double royal 25in x 50in. Depicts happy holiday makers on the 'water splash' ride. Printed by Peck - Inchbold, Leeds

Poster British Travel & Holidays Association 'The Inns Of Britain' by Leonard Squirrel, double crown 30in x 25in. Colour image of The George Inn at Norton St Philip, South of Bath and is reputed to be the oldest inn in England.

Poster 'British Railways Holiday Guides' anon, quad royal 40in x 50in. Produced in 1949 to show the regional Holiday Guides, it depicts a colourful outline of the UK surrounded by images of the Guides. Published by the Railway Executive Southern Regi on, printed by McCorquodale.

Poster - 'Herefordshire - Fair Land of Enchanting Beauty' by H A Wilson (1960) double royal 25in x 40in. Tranquil vista across the River Wye to the Welsh Mountains in the distance. Published by British Railways Western Region, printed by the British Colour Printing Co. Extremely good condition with folds.

Poster - 'Littlehampton For Sands and Sunshine - Frequent Electric Trains From London' by Frank Sherwin (1953) double royal 25in x 40in. Depicts the Harbour and Lighthouse surrounded by happy holidaymakers. Published by British Railways Southern Regi on and printed by Leonard Ripley & Co. Fold and minor edge tears otherwise extremely good and vibrant.

Poster - 'The River Tweed' by Jack Merriott double royal. Published by the Railway Executive Scottish Region, printed by Jordison & Co. Tastefully framed and glazed. In perfect condition.

Poster - 'Mablethorpe - Trusthorpe and Sutton On Sea' by Tom Eckersley (1959) double royal 25in x 40in. Depicts a smiling cartoon girl half buried in the sand. Published by British Railways Eastern Region and printed by RB Macmillan Ltd., Folds and v ery minor edge tears otherwise extremely good.

Poster 'Clear Road Ahead - Monmouth Castle' by Terence Cuneo quad royal 50in x 40in. Published by the Railway Executive and printed by Waterlow & Sons. In very good condition, professionally mounted on linen.

Totem BR(S) EPSOM DOWNS, F/F light green. Ex LB&SCR terminus on the branch from Sutton. In excellent condition.

GWR pre-grouping c/I Doorplate STORES. Raised border 17.25 x 3.5 inches in original condition white on black.

Modern Station Sign CREWE. Screen-printed black lettering on white ground with maroon stripe top and bottom measuring 37 x 13 inches. Good ex station condition. Presented as first raffle prize for charity on a Virgin Trains special excursion.

HST stainless steel Nameplate Badge for City of Westminster, ex 43026. Named by the Lord Mayor of Westminster at Paddington 29/05/85. Measures 9in x 9in and is in ex loco condition. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid of their nominated C harity, Prostate Cancer UK and will come with an official certificate confirming the original owner.

BR Western Region hand-coloured Signalbox Diagram DUNHAMPSTEAD, framed and glazed measuring 29.5in x 17.5in mounted in the frame. Ex Midland Railway box between Stoke Works and Oddingley Crossing on the main Birmingham to Bristol route that bypasses Worcester. There was a station at this location way back in the 1840's when the line was first opened. A small manageable diagram from a remote Worcestershire location.

LYR brass Paycheck, stamped 20 ACCRINGTON L&Y.R.Co, a rare Paycheck.

Original Oil Painting on board 'Night Call' by Philip D. Hawkins FGRA. An evocative scene of Bulleid West Country Pacific 34028 EDDYSTONE set to depart from Bournemouth Central at night. Board size 11.5in x 10in and mounted in a wooden frame, 15.5in x 13.5in.

Wagon Plate 'Welsh Wagon Works Ltd. Cardiff Builders'. Crown shaped measuring 9.5in x 5.75in. Nicely restored, a considerable scarcity.

Totem BR(W) HEREFORD, H/F. Ex GWR station opened in 1854 jointly by the Hereford, Ross and Gloucester Railway and the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway. Known as Hereford Barrs Court to distinguish between the other station, Hereford Barton.

BR(W) wooden Platform Fingerboard, double sided LOCAL TRAIN TO EVESHAM, WORCESTER with feathered arrow at end. Measures approximately 46.5in x 5.25in with original metal edging and brackets for fixing to Platform Indicator. Considered ex Honeybourne station.

A trio of Railway Pocket Watches to include: LNER Pocketwatch engraved on rear of case 'L.N.E.R. 4332'. Swiss Made Selex with second hand beneath. Small repair to enamel face between X and XI and slight bloom between IIII and V. Good working order; L NER number 4697, working but needs adjuster sorting; BR(E) Pocketwatch engraved on rear 'B.R.(E) 9489'.Swiss Made Tissot Antimagnetique with second hand beneath on enamel dial. In good working order.

BR(S) enamel Station Platform Sign 'WAITING AND LAIDES ROOMS' F/F dark green. Measuring 24in x 18in. In early style lettering and in good condition.

London & North Western Railway c/I Signal Box Lever Leads, qty 18 various including POINTS HORNINGLOW SIDINGS AND DOWN LINE. Ex Burton-on-Trent area where only two LNWR boxes were built, Burton Goods Yard and Allsopp's Sidings and it is thought that these came from the latter.

BR(NER) tangerine painted Doorplates with black edge lettering, a pair comprising: LADIES ROOM measuring 18 x 3.5 inches; TICKET OFFICE & WAITING ROOM 18 x 5.75 inches. Both believed ex Spennymoor and in ex station condition.

BR (W) Somerset and Dorset section, Telephone circuit notice B.R. 29621, for the section Midford Signal Box to Wellow Signal Box. Lists the following locations :- Midford Signal Box, Wellow Signal Box. In its original oak, glazed frame measuring 8 x 5.5 inches.

BR(S) enamel Station Platform Sign 'WAY OUT TICKET OFFICE & ENQUIRIES' F/F dark green, 36in x 18in. Excellent condition.

HST nameplate THE MASTER CUTLER 1947 - 1997. Ex HST car 43076 Named on the 6th October 1997 and removed 31st May /2005 In ex loco condition with Porterbrook paperwork. This will be the only side ever available as the side is in the National Collectio n at the NRM York.

BR(W) enamel Station Platform Sign, double sided, one side blank 'STRAIGHT ON FOR FOOTBRIDGE TO EASTGATE STATION'. Ex Gloucester Central Station. In good condition.

GWR collection that belonged to the Chief of Police Mr J.H. Matthews comprising: GWR wooden Police Truncheon in very good used condition with 'Parker Holborn Maker 233' on bottom of handle; General Strike May 1926 hallmarked silver official GWR Prese ntation Tray bearing his name; Glass Hip Flask in an ornate metal sleeve engraved 'JHM Cardiff Station GWR'; an oval metal plate with an etched negative of his head and shoulders which matches the newspaper cutting photograph (2nd left) when he attended the presentation of gold medals and ambulance awards at Southall GWR First Aid Class; a box of Great Western Railway Macniven & Cameron No 1 Pen Nibs. Some photocopy paperwork relating to the history accompanies. J.H. Matthews, who had been the GWR Senior Detective since 1912, took charge of the Special Police and the Traffic Police when they were unified in 1918. Designated Chief of Police, he was first of only three to ever hold the post, the later two being George Stephens and then Arthur Lane. A very desirable and historic lot.

Advertising enamel Sign 'Wills Star Cigarettes' semi pictorial, yellow, white and brown 24in x 37in. In good condition.

Advertising enamel Sign 'Westward Ho Smoking Mixture' white on red ground, 40in x 18in. In good condition.

Advertising enamel Sign 'Wills Rich Cut Virginia Tobacco'. White on red ground 30in x 8in. Good condition.

Advertising Aluminium sign in original clip frame LYONS MAID ICE CREAM. Measuring 26in x 20in.

Advertising enamel Sign 'Woodbine The Great Little Cigarette' red, yellow and black, 24in x 37in. Good condition.

Advertising enamel Sign 'Craven A Will Not Affect Your Throat', fully flanged 48in x 14in. In good condition.

Advertising enamel Sign 'Tyre Soles Renew Smooth Tyres - Hand In Your Tyres', F/F, black and red lettering on yellow ground, 48in x 24in.

Totem BR(W) FILTON JUNCTION, F/F. Ex GWR station with a three way junction to Avonmouth, South Wales and London. In excellent condition.

RAC enamel sign TO CAR PARK with right facing arrow. Measuring 28in x 21in. In good condition.

NER enamel Doorplate GENERAL OFFICE in reverse brown and cream colour. Measures 5.25 x 20 inches bearing the makers name 'Patent Enamel Co B'ham' along the bottom edge. Very good condition.

British Railway cast iron oval Worksplate, Built 1955 Swindon, restored. Loco classes built that year were BR Std 2-6-2T class 3 and BR Std 4-6-0 Class 4.

Nameplate 'City of Bristol', cast aluminium. Ex HST Power Car number 43126 named at Bristol Temple Meads on 17/04/85 with cast aluminium nameplates. These were removed in September 1987 and the power car was renamed using stainless steel plates at Br istol St. Phillips Marsh Depot on 17/09/91. These were replaced again in June 1994 by a new set of cast aluminium nameplates which were removed at Brush Loughborough during re-engineering in 2007, in ex loco condition with traces of green and blue paint along the edge. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid of their nominated Charity, Prostate Cancer UK and will come with an official certificate confirming the original owner.

BR(E) enamel Station Platform Sign 'WAITING ROOM' F/F. Measuring 48in x 12 in. In good condition.

LYR brass Paycheck, stamped 44 MARSH LANE L&Y.R.Co, a very rare Paycheck.

Enamel sign MERSEYSIDE & NORTH WALES ELECTRICITY BOARD DANGER, local office 50 High Street Whitchurch. Measuring 15in x 7in. In good condition.

BR(S) enamel Station Platform Sign PLATFORM 2 dark green, early Southern style lettering measuring 24 x 18 inches. Excellent colour and shine, normal edge chipping.

Totem BR(M) OLDBURY & BROMFORD LANE, F/F. Ex LNWR station on the Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton line. In very good condition with a couple of small face chips.

BR(NE) enamel Platform Sign WAITING ROOM with black edge lettering 24in x 18in F/F. In good condition.