SR M7 vacuum brake handle complete with lever and a brass control wheel. Both ex 30107 which was a long time Bournemouth engine.

Totem BR(S) FF light green QUEENS ROAD BATTERSEA. In excellent condition with a few small edge chips.

Diesel locomotive nameplate SPIRIT OF THE OLYMPICS, cast in mid 1996 on an order from Res/ Royal Mail for fitment to a class 325 to mark The Royal Mail sponsorship of the 1996 Olympic team. Sadly neither plate was ever carried. A topical plate for Ol ympic year.

GER Platform lamp ex Waterbeach station, in need of cleaning an repainting but complete with some china glass panels and original mounting frog and lamp reservoir, a couple of the clear glass panels are missing. A nice lamp that appears to be rust fr ee.

GWR brass lever leads x 4 consisting of: 38 DOWN MAIN TO No2 LOOP HOME etc, 9in long; 6 No1 LINE TO SIDING START'G etc, 9in long; 31 DISC FOR No30 etc, 6in long; 16 FPL FOR No17 NIL OR 17, 6in long. All in original condition.

Southern Railway enamel fully titled PASSENGERS MUST NOT CROSS THE LINE HERE. In good original condition. Measures 26in x 16in.

Postcard album containing 200 postcards of stations, all early 20th century. Approximately 100 colour and 100 b/w. Mainly commercial cards covering all parts of the UK, notably; Lynton & Barnstaple, NLR, GNR, Midland, LSWR, LBSCR, GWR, GER, GCR. Well worth a look.

Post Office POST BOX, an original 1950's lamp box type complete with two enamel collection plates, internal wire basket and lock and key. The back has been professionally repaired and the whole nicely restored. Note these are not too heavy as the fro nt is cast iron and the rear mild steel.

BR(Sc) gilt brass lion over wheel cap badges, BRITISH RAILWAYS and a STATION MASTER. Both in good original condition with a small amount of enamel loss to the Station Master one.

Highland Railway Rule Books; 2x 1888, one in excellent condition. Together with; Highland Railway Appendix To The Working Timetable 1st May 1920, other Highland Railway paperwork and some later LMS rule books and handbooks. Well worth a sort.

A Train Signalling Journal from Strathpeffer Station from Feb 1880 to May 1881. Together with a hanging card Highland Railway Code of Signals For Working Single Lines by Electric Trains Tablets.

Poster LMS SEDBERGH SCHOOL by Norman Wilkinson PRI. Double Royal 25in x 40in, one of a series issued in 1929. Printed by Beck & Inchbold Ltd. In very good condition with minor edge wrinkling to left hand side.

Poster LNER THE BROADS ITS QUICKER BY RAIL by Septimus E Scott. Quad Royal 40in x 50in. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd and published around 1934 by the London & North Eastern Railway. In good condition with some small holes to main image. A rare pos ter.

Poster LMS/LNER SCOTLAND FOR HOLIDAYS FISHING IN NEW GALLOWAY by Norman Wilkinson. Quad Royal 40in x 50in published in 1933 and printed by McCorquodale & Co Ltd. In excellent condition except for bottom border. A rare poster.

Poster LMS TURNBERRY HOTEL ON THE AYRSHIRE COAST by Claude Buckle. Quad Royal 40in x 50in, issued in 1935. Printed by Jordison & Co Ltd. In fair condition, it has some insect damage just above car and to bottom border. A rare Poster.

Poster LMS 5 ROUTES TO IRELAND by F H Glinbrook. Quad Royal 40in x 50in. Printed by London Lithographic Co. Small amount of insect damage centre left and bottom border. This poster was recorded in the records but so far this one is the only known sur vivor a real poster rarity.

Southern Railway enamel seatback BOSCOMBE measuring 48in x 3in. Some edge chipping but good colour and shine. First time at auction.

BR(M) enamel sign NO SMOKING with totem at the top, measures 24in x 12in. The sign has a couple of small chips and loss of shine

BR(E) locomotive headlamp, nicely restored complete with reservoir, burner, reflector and red flip glass shade.

Depot plaque TINSLEY. Cast aluminium measuring 17.5in x 17.5in.

Diesel nameplates a Pair CROMWELL and CHURCHILL from a Ruston & Hornsby 1961 built 0-6-0 DH. Numbered 423 / 8217 / 01585. Formerly based at MoD Bicester, was sold on the 28th June 2003 and moved to the Avon Valley Railway for engine overhaul it was t hen sent to The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway at Wirksworth and whilst it was based here it received the CROMWELL and CHURCHILL nameplates, it moved again to Ruddington from where it was purchased by DB Regio ( Chiltern Railways ) for use at its Wembley depot, in 2010 the loco was taken to Long Marston for modifications and it received the Chiltern Railways blue livery and the nameplates were removed as later in 2010 it was renamed SCAZ. The Pair will come with a certificate from Chiltern Railways and are sold on behalf of Chiltern Railways in aid of their two charities Home-Start Banbury & Chipping Norton and The Brain Tumour Charity.

Golden Arrow embellishment as fitted to Class 71 locomotives in the post steam era. In ex railway condition, manufactured from a Resin composite with a green back and gold painted front measuring 60 in long and complete with both steel brackets used to affix to the class 71 locos.

Shedplate 87B Duffryn Yard until March 1964 then Margam until May 1973. Totally ex loco condition.

Totem BR(E) FF WOODHALL JUNCTION from the former GNR station on the line between Boston and Lincoln. In ex station condition with a couple of small face chips. Not a common totem.

Great Western Railway 12 inch dial Rosewood cased fusee drop dial clock circa 1850. The quality English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates with shaped shoulders, which are held together by turned and shaped pillars. T he Rosewood case has Brass and ebony inlay with an integral drop to the surround and is of typical early 19th century Salt Box design with one side door and a bottom door secured by a brass lock. The enamel screen printed iron dial with Roman numerals and GWR is in good condition, this process was used in the 1920's and was short lived. This clock is featured in the Railway Clock book by Ian Lyman Page 83 Fig 3.89 and was sold by the London auction house Bonham's sometime in the 1980's. One of only 4 known survivors of this type of clock and all four show detail differences, so this one is probably unique.

BR Painted Notice No Spotters Without Prior Authority - No Access To Station. Measures 24in x 30in, as discovered in the old tunnel leading to Stratford East. In good overall condition. A great rarity.

Nameplate MINORU from the LNER A1 / A3 Class 4-6-2 No 2561 which was named after King Edward Vll's racehorse which won the 1909 Derby and 2000 Guineas. The locomotive was rebuilt and re-classified to A3 Class in June 1944, renumbered 62 in 1946, and becoming BR 60062. Allocated new to Gorton in May 1925 and later Kings Cross, Doncaster, Grantham, Copley Hill and New England from where it was withdrawn on 26 December 1964 and despatched for scrap to R.A. King of Norwich on 18 March 1965. The front face restored a long time ago. The first time either side has appeared on the market.

Worksplate, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY No 1617 DONCASTER 1925 from the LNER A1 / A3 Class 4-6-2 No 2561 / 62 / 60062 named MINORU. Fully engraved brass, 13.25in x 7.75in, the front lightly polished, the back stamped 2561 and 62 and the rim stamped 2561. See previous lot for full description.

LNER cast iron seat back Wisbech, from the former GER station in Cambridgeshire, on the line between March and Kings Lynn. In original condition.

Ross and Monmouth Rly sectional plan, H Minett Solicitor Ross, shows the section from Ross to the junction with the Monmouth Usk and Pontypool Railway. In good condition.

GWR fully titled cast iron Gate Notice, ex Colwall in original condition 29.5 inch x 10.5 inch.

Tyers No6 tablet machine as used for permissive single line working. In good condition with original enamel plate TYERS PATENT TRAIN APPARATUS. Complete except for operating handle and this particular example originates from Scotland. ( NOTE: Due to the weight of this item it will not be transported to the sale premises but will be able to be viewed at our Evesham office beforehand. Collection can be made after 6pm on the day of the sale or any other time within 2 weeks of the sale. 2 people will be needed to help with loading.)

LNER coloured signal box diagram BRANDON measuring 77in x 14in. Shows from Fromely on the left and Thetford on the right. In good rolled condition with some tape marks.

Gauge glass protectors x3; one SR ex Class Z 30951, one LMS ex Class G2 49314, and the last one LNER ex V2 60886. All in as removed condition.

GWR cast iron sign large Bridge Diamond with Eight Tons plate at the bottom. In ex railway condition measuring 49in x 30in.

Lamp assortment to include: BR tail lamp, BR(M) tail lamp, BR road lamp, BR brakevan and a buffer stop lamp.

LNER mahogany framed mirror in original condition, measuring 15in x 21in, as removed from a Gresley coach and last used in the foreman's running shed office at WATH MPD. In excellent condition.

Advertising enamel, semi pictorial STAR CIGARETTES, W D & H.O.Wills Bristol and London. Measures 36in x 18in and is in good condition with one central chip.

Advertising semi pictorial enamel CARNOS THE MOST NUTRITIOUS OF ALL EXTRACTS. Measures 24in x 14in with some restoration to a good standard.

Advertising enamel GLOBE METAL POLISH measures 7in x 5in with a lot of restoration.

Advertising enamel selection to include; double sided POLSON'S BUTTER SOLD HERE 18in x 12in, BUS STOP double sided 13in x 10in, BROOMWADE enamel 12in x 3in, and ALBION TABLETS THE BEST APERIENT FOR CHILDREN 18in x 12in.

Advertising enamel RINSO SOAK THE CLOTHES- THAT'S ALL SAVES COAL EVERY WASH DAY. In good condition with a few minor areas of restoration, measuring 24in x 18in.

MICHELLIN MOTORING ROAD MAP sign, screen printed tin measuring 29in x 23in. In good overall condition with a few marks; an early sign predating any of the UK motorways.

Diesel worksplate BUILT 1961 DARLINGTON. Cast iron with repair to right hand side. Ex 08 diesel shunter.

LMS brass cased boiler pressure gauge with painted dial, 7.25in diameter, as removed from LMS Class G2 49406. Together with a smaller steam pressure gauge marked BR(M) from 2MT 41251, 5.5in diameter.

Carriage prints x4. All from the Midland Region Series by Hamilton Ellis; TRAVEL IN 1845 Express Mail Train of the London & Birmingham Railway, TRAVEL IN 1885 Furness Railway Steamer Gondola on Lake Coniston, TRAVEL IN 1840 Old Station at Derby North Midland Railway, TRAVEL IN 1865 West Coast Express hauled by Large Bloomer No 607 entering Shugborough Tunnel. All framed and glazed in good condition with 3 in original frames.

London Midland & Scottish Railway clock oak cased 8in spring driven going barrel clock by Smiths of England. Circa 1940. The clock is in working condition with LMS 15709 on the dial and also on the oval brass LMS numberplate which is on the side of the clock. Complete with key. Ex Clapham station North Yorksire which was on the line between Hellifield and Lancaster.

GWR enamel signal blade 48in long with GWR enamelled on the edge. Together with a similar 36in long marked BR(W), the latter virtually mint.

British railways penguin block instrument with two indicators and bottom bell. Original dyno tape label IRVINE NO1. In good condition standing 21in tall.

A miscellaneous lot to include a Nigerian Railways Handlamp, A BR D plate B421623, 2 LMS wagon registration plates (lugs removed) a Gen Repaired plate WR 1956, a 1961 ABC Railway guide and a framed set of mainly what looks like reproduction tickets.

A collection of 4 cast iron signs to include; L&NE Trespassers will be prosecuted, GWR pattern The Railway Executive Trespassers will be prosecuted (9 lines of text), GWR untitled notice Platelayers and others etc, and a GWR boundary post cut down to a manageable 14in.

Tyers No7 tablet machine in good condition complete with all brass plates and current indicator. This example originates from Scotland. ( NOTE: Due to the weight of this item it will not be transported to the sale premises but will be able to be view ed at our Evesham office beforehand. Collection can be made after 6pm on the day of the sale or any other time within 2 weeks of the sale. 2 people will be needed to help with loading.)

GWR cast iron square based home signal finial, nicely restored measuring 28in tall.

BR(W) enamel FF GENTLEMEN, measuring 36in x 12in. Good colour and shine with some edge chipping.

LNER double line mahogany cased block instrument, complete and in good original condition but front glass broken. Stands 19in tall.

Locomotive headboard BOURNEMOUTH BELLE, cast aluminium. From the famous Western section Pullman train that departed from Waterloo at 12.30 arriving at Bournemouth West at 2.52 steam hauled until 1966 usually by Bulleid Merchant Navy's and Light pacif ics. In original ex loco condition with a small crack to the top. This is the first time one of these headboards has been offered for sale.

GWR brass lever leads x 8 consisting of: 14 UP SIDINGS TO CROSS 12, 5.25in long; 25 DISC FOR No27 , 4.5in long; 24 DISC AT No21, 4.5in long;23 No1 LOOP SAFETY, 3.75in long; 30 DOWN MAIN SIDING, 3.75in long; 31 DOWN MAIN STARTING, 3.75in long; 35 DOWN MAIN HOME, 3.75in long; 12 MAIN TO CROSS, 3.75in long. All in original condition.