GWR/BR-W wooden carriage board NEWQUAY - PAR. Painted straw on maroon and measuring 32in long, in good condition complete with original metal ends.

A large selection of approximately 700 London and South Western Railway luggage labels; white, yellow, blue and green versions noted. All mounted with photo corners in plastic sleeves and in a lever arch album. Together with another album of railway paperwork including SER, GCR, LNER, SECR, MSL, GNR and GWR.

Smokebox numberplate 48467 ex Stanier 8F 2-8-0 built at Swindon Works in 1945. Allocated to 5B Crewe South, 20D Normanton, 15A Wellingborough, 15B Kettering, 15E Coalville, 15A Leicester Midland, 8A Edge Hill and 9H Patricroft from where it was withd rawn in June 1968. Scrapped in January 1969 at Cohens Kettering. In restored condition.

GWR etched glass lamp tablet RODWELL from the former Joint GWR and LSWR station closed in 1952 between Portland and Weymouth. A rare survivor. Measures 16in x 2.25in and is in good condition with a clean break.

Signal box diagram HENWICK STATION from the box between Newland East and Rainbow Hill (Worcester). Paper on linen and dated 27-8-62 and issued by BR WR Signal and Telecommunications Eng Dept Reading. In excellent condition measuring 52in x 17in.

Nameplate DAVID AUSTIN-CARTOONIST ex High Speed Train class 43 43021. Named 22/02/2007 and removed in 2018. Cast aluminium in ex loco condition measures 65in x 10in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid of their nominated Charity and comes with an official certificate confirming the original owner.

GWR mahogany cased Block Bell with cowbell and front tapper. In excellent ex box condition.

Southern Railway enamel doorplate LADIES ROOM. In good condition with minor chipping, measures 18in x 6in.

Nameplate SIR RALPH VERNEY ex Metropolitan Railway 1200 Hp electric locomotive number 3 Built in 1921 by Metropolitan-Vickers. Named after Sir Ralph Verney who became Lord Mayor of London in 1645. The Verney family were involved in the building of Ra ilways which became part of the Metropolitan railway around 1900 with Verney Junction taking the family name. The fleet of 20 locos originally carried brass nameplates which were removed for the war effort although some from the class survived. Cast aluminium plates were fitted after the war circa 1955 and the loco was withdrawn on 29/1/62, cut up by Cashmores of Newport within Ruislip depot during May 1965. The other nameplate was presented by LT to the Verney family for display at Claydon House near Bletchley, the house being presented to the National Trust back in 1956. The locomotives were used for trains between The City, Baker Street and Rickmansworth, where steam took over for the journey to Aylesbury. They are by far the oldest named main line electric locos. In face restored condition measures 45.5in x 6in.

Diesel worksplate GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Designed & Manufactured with Alstom Assembled at: Valencia, Spain. MODEL JT42HW-HS, SERIAL 968742-23, Class 67, DATE 03-00 ex class 67 67023. Rectangular stainless steel in ex loco condition and measures 1 2in x 4in. One from the last batch of the 30 locomotives built.

London Underground enamel frieze sign PICCADILLY LINE. In good condition with minor chipping, measures 22in x 9in.

GWR cast iron cabside 9709 ex Collett 0-6-0 PT built at Swindon in December 1933. This was one of ten of the class that were built with Condensing Apparatus for use on the London Transport Metropolitan Line. Shedded at 81A Old Oak Common all its life from where it was withdrawn in May 1962 and cut up four months later at Cashmores Newport. Face restored, a rare chance to obtain a cabside from a condensing loco.

Shedplate 21C Bromsgrove 1950-1958 and Bushbury 1960-1963. Face lightly restored, rear original.

London Chatham and Dover Railway small Inspectors 3 aspect handlamp stamped in the side LCDR No16 and brass plated on the reducing cone SE&CR G No6748. Also has a large brass ASHFORD triangular plate. The original reservoir is also stamped LCDR No16. Complete but with both glasses suffering from cracks. A rare lamp, stands 10in tall.

Southern Railway Carriage Print HARDY COUNTRY, STINSFORD [DORSET] by Donald Maxwell from the Original Southern Railway series, issued in 1936. Framed and glazed, print measures 14in x 9in. In very good condition with a little water staining to mount. A very scarce print.

BR(S) dark green Quad Royal enamel poster board heading BRITISH RAILWAYS in full. Measures 52.75in x 5.75in and is in excellent condition.

GWR cast iron signal box board TOWYN SIGNAL BOX measuring 60in x 4.75in. Face restored, a nice manageable size.

A pair of GWR cast iron plates GWR ENGINE OIL and GWR CLEANING OIL. Both with original paint and both measure 6in x 3.5in.

Caledonian Railway presentation silver Snuff Box engraved to the top PRESENTED WITH A GOLD WATCH & APPENDAGES ALSO A PURSE OF SOVEREIGNS TO MR THOMAS YARROW MANAGER OF THE CALEDONIAN RAILWAY WORKS GREENOCK BY THE WORKMEN AND A FEW OF HIS FRIENDS AS A TOKEN OF THEIR RESPECT FOR HIS PRIVATE WORTH AND MANY GOOD QUALITIES GREENOCK MAY 6TH 1854. Measures 3in x 2in and is hallmarked Birmingham 1854 N.M. In excellent condition.

LY & LNW PORTER brass capbadge. In very good condition complete with lugs and pin.

BR(SC) FF enamel sign WAY OUT. In very good condition with a few small chips. Measures 24in x 18in.

Worksplate KERR STUART & CO LTD No 4370 1926 LONDON & STOKE ex LMS Fowler 4F 0-6-0 number 44342. Allocations were 5B Crewe South, 5E Alsager and 5D Stoke from where it was withdrawn in October 1963 and cut up at Cashmores Great Bridge in early 1964. Oval cast brass, face cleaned.

LMS solid silver presentation KEY engraved LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY with full Coat Of Arms one side and the other PRESENTED TO HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF SOUTHEND-ON-SEA COUNCILLOR H. S. FRITH BY SIR JOSIAH C. STAMP GBS CHAIMAN AND PRESIDENT O F THE LM&SR RLY COY ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW LEIGH-ON-SEA STATION ON THE 4 JAN 1934. Measures 5in long and is hallmarked London 1933 Sterling Silver. A truly historic item in excellent condition. A photocopy of a picture showing the ceremony is included.

Tyers No9 single line aluminium key token configuration A BARNSTAPLE JC B - FREMINGTON. In original ex box condition.

Smokebox numberplate 30247 ex Drummond M7 0-4-4 T built at Nine Elms in 1897. Allocated to 72E Barnstaple Junction for most of its post war life, it was withdrawn from there in October 1961 and scrapped at Eastleigh. Cleaned a long time ago.

Furness Railway cut glass Water/ Wine Carafe, acid etched Refreshment Dept Furness Rly in garter to front. In very good condition stands 8in tall.

Southern Railway brass signal box Bell Push with original enamel ring AXMINSTER. Together with 2 rubber station stamps BOOKING OFFICE SIDMOUTH JUNCTION and HEMYOCK WR, and a pair of ticket nippers.

LBSCR Webb & Thompson single line electric train staff ROTHERFIELD - RED GATE MILL, configuration A. Measures 23.5in long.

Diesel worksplate, BRITISH RAILWAYS DARLINGTON BUILT 1960 POWER EQUIPMENT BY THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO.LTD. AND SULZER. Ex BR class 24 in the number range D5094 to D5119. Cast aluminium measures 13in x 6.5in. In ex loco condition with BR blue pa intwork.

London Underground enamel station sign HIGH STREET KENSINGTON. In excellent condition measures 58in x 12in.

South African Railways dual language brass cabside numberplate 4041 GEA ex 4-8-2 and 2-8-4 Garratt built by Beyer Peacock in 1947. Oval cast brass nicely face restored.

Shedplate 22C Bath (Green Park) with sub sheds Branksome, Evercreech Junction and Radstock. A rare LMS S&DJR Division shedplate in lightly cleaned ex loco condition.

Totem BR(S) FF RYE from the former SECR station between Hastings and Ashford. An uncommon totem that last appeared at auction 5 years ago. In excellent condition.

London Midland and Scottish Railway 8 inch Brass cased ships type clock. Original dial lettered L.M.S. 17502 SMITH ASTRAL. Brass going barrel Smiths movement housed in a brass case with a cast brass bezel. In good working condition complete with key.

BR(M) FF enamel station fascia sign BRITISH RAILWAYS SPITAL from the former Birkenhead Joint station between Birkenhead and Hooton. In good condition with minor chipping, measures 72in x 24in.

East Kent Railway Free Pass No21 issued to W. E. Mandelick Esq. Circular aluminium measuring 1.25in diameter and in excellent condition. W. E. Mandelick was the secretary and business manager of the London Electric Railway.

S&DJR cast iron sign SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT LINE TRESPASSING ON THE RAILWAY etc dated 5th August 1903 with joint secretaries Godfrey Knight and William Clower. Measures 26in x 19.25in and is in nicely restored condition.

GWR machine engraved brass shelf plate WORCESTER JOINT STATION BOX. In very good condition measures 4.75in x 1.5in.

London Underground enamel target/bullseye sign WHITE CITY measuring 23in x 18in and complete with its original bronze frame. This is one of the very rare pre war signs and is in excellent condition.

GWR brass locomotive whistles large and small tastefully mounted on an oak display stand.

BR Lion over Wheel cast aluminium Crest, ex Class 85 Electric loco. Measures approximately 18in x 18in. Face lightly cleaned rear ex loco with the correct casting numbers.

Worksplate NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LTD GLASGOW No25235 1943 ex WD 2-8-0 numbered 7364, 77364 and 90259. Allocated to New England, 40E Langwith Junction and Colwick. Withdrawn in October 1965 and scrapped at Drapers Hull in 1966. Diamond shap ed cast brass, lightly face cleaned.

GWR silverplate birds claw design Sugar Tongs, clearly marked Great Western Railway Hotels with twin shield emblem. Manufactured by Elkington and date marked 1929. In excellent condition.

Southern Railway/ Southern Region carriage board LONGMOOR DOWNS - WHITEHILL. White on green painted wood complete with metal ends, measures 24in x 3in. In ex railway condition and a rare survivor from the now closed Longmoor Military Railway Branch.

GWR Jigsaw LOST IN TRANSIT. Made up on card to show completeness and accompanied by the original, square box with label MAY YOU AND YOURS FIND ENTERTAINMENT AT HOME IN SOLVING THIS JIG-SAW PUZZLE - IF ITS MESSAGE GOES HOME, YOU WILL HELP TO SOLVE A B IG PROBLEM FACING THE COMPANY. It is perhaps no wonder this is the rarest of all GWR Jigsaws, issued only to staff in the Goods Departments, it is known to have been rejected by them as intimidating and many were simply confined to the fire! This one is in excellent condition and the box is extremely good.

Smokebox numberplate 1013 ex GWR Hawksworth County 4-6-0 County Of Dorset built at Swindon in 1946. Allocated to 83G Penzance, 84G Shrewsbury and 82C Swindon from where it was withdrawn in August 1964. Scrapped at Cashmores Newport later the same yea r. Face restored.

GWR 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 e xcellent condition.

London Underground enamel frieze sign WATERLOO measuring 60.5in x 9.75in. In very good condition.

Nameplate PENDENNIS CASTLE ex Class 57 diesel 57604 named 28/02/2004 and removed in 2018. Cast aluminium in ex loco condition measures 65.5in x 10in,together with its cast aluminium numberplate 57604 which measures 21.5in x 7in. Built at Brush in Aug ust 1965 and numbered D1859 the 47209 it was re numbered 57604 in February 2004. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid of their nominated Charity and comes with an official certificate confirming the original owner.

North London Railway 12 inch mahogany cased English fusee railway clock supplied to the railway in 1852 by Thwaites & Reed of Clerkenwell london. The case with a one piece turned convex surround, cast brass bezel secured by a bezel lock, one side doo r and a bottom door secured by a brass catch is branded NLR Y twice and has an LMS brass numberplate 12289 pinned to it. The original dial is lettered N.L.R.Y THWAITES & REED CLERKENWELL and retains its original brass Thwaites hands. The brass chain driven movement has rectangular plates which are stamped on the front plate T&R 12289, this dates the clock from the Thwaites records to 1852. Complete and in working condition with pendulum and key. A stunning clock from one of the top London makers.

Totem BR(E) HF WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA from the former London Tilbury and Southend Railway station between Leigh-On-Sea and Southend Central. A rare totem that has never appeared at auction before and wasn't known to have survived the mid 1950's resigning o f this station. It is probably the sole survivor as it was acquired by a member of staff. In good condition with a few small chips.

Nameplate INYALA ex LNER Thompson B1 4-6-0 61016 built at Darlington in January 1947. Allocated initially to York (North) then 50B Neville Hill, 52A Gateshead, 56C Copley Hill (Leeds), 56D Mirfield and withdrawn from 56F Low Moor in October 1965. Scr apped at Hughes Bolckows in December 1965. Face restored, a nice manageable plate.

Diesel worksplate BRITISH RAILWAYS CREWE BUILT 1964 POWER EQUIPMENT BY BRUSH ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD AND SULZER ex BR Class 47 47049. Originally numbered D1631 and allocated to 5A Crewe North, Haymarket, Tinsley and Bescot. Withdrawn in 20 00 and scrapped at EWS at Wigan. Rectangular cast aluminium, face restored, rear original with 47049 stamped in the top.