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Railwayana, Posters, Motoring and Advertising enamel signs
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Auction dates
12 Mar 2021 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-300
13 Mar 2021 09:30 GMT
Lots: 301-800
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Lot 541
3 Note Chime

Brass steam tri note chime whistle as fitted to Traction Engines or Steam Rollers. Fitted with operating pull chain type valve. Stands 13.5in tall and a whistle valve diameter of 3in. In lightly cleaned condition.

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360 GBP
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Lot 542
Branch Haltwhistle-Alston

Single line staff BRANCH STAFF HALTWHISTLE - ALSTON. Steel with Annetts key on the end. Measures 8.25in long. A former North Eastern Railway line closed in 1976 and now home to the South Tynedale Railway.

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420 GBP
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Lot 543
LNER Darlington 1936 2473 (61970)

Worksplate LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY DARLINGTON WORKS 1936 2473 ex Gresley K3 2-6-0 numbered LNER 2473, LNER 1970 and BR 61970. Allocated to Norwich Thorpe, Yarmouth South Town, Lowestoft, Colwick and 36A Doncaster from where it was withdraw n in November 1962. Scrapped the following year at Cox & Danks Wadsley Bridge. Oval cast brass, face restored, measures 9in x 5in.

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700 GBP
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Lot 544
GWR Ladies Room

Great Western Railway post grouping cast iron doorplate LADIES ROOM. In original condition measures 19.75in x 5in.

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240 GBP
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Lot 545
BR(S) FF Hastings

Totem BR(S) FF HASTINGS from the former South Eastern and Chatham Railway station between Ore and St Leonards. In very good condition with some small face chips.

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1,650 GBP
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Lot 546
LT Leicester Square

London Transport Underground enamel target/bullseye sign LEICESTER SQUARE with original bronze frame. In excellent condition measures 44in x 36in.

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1,300 GBP
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Lot 547
Immingham

British Railways cast aluminium depot plaque for Immingham depicting the Star. Square cast aluminium measures 17.75in x 17.75in in as removed condition.

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750 GBP
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Lot 548
BR(E) FF Buffet (with arrow)

BR(E) FF enamel station sign BUFFET with right facing arrow. In excellent condition measures 36in x 12in. A rare sign.

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1,300 GBP
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Lot 549
BTH 1109 1959 ex D8211

Worksplate THE BRITISH THOMSON HOUSTON CO LTD RUGBY ENGLAND DIESEL ELECTRIC No 1109 1959 ex BR Class 15 numbered D8211. Allocated to 30A Stratford and withdrawn from there in March 1971 and scrapped later the same year at BREL Crewe. Oval cast brass measuring 11in x 6in. In face restored condition with TDN 3388 and B2528 stamped into the back.

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900 GBP
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Lot 550
RFS Florence ex 08764

Nameplate FLORENCE carried by ex BR class 08 0-6-0 diesel 08764 operated by RFS Engineering Ltd and numbered 003. Moved to RFS Doncaster 06/88 and resold 09/97 to the Port of Tilbury Freightliner Terminal. In between it worked at several industrial l ocations including ARC Machen Quarry, BREL York works, Flixborough Wharf, the Channel Tunnel, Sheerness Steel, Hartlepool Power Station and Tilbury Ports. Cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 39in x 13.75in.

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850 GBP
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Lot 551
2891

Smokebox numberplate 2891 ex GWR Churchward 2-8-0 built at Swindon in 1938. Allocated to Cardiff Canton and 88B Cardiff East Dock from where it was withdrawn in October 1964. Scrapped at R.S. Hayes/Birds Bridgend. Lightly face restored.

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650 GBP
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Lot 552
BR(S) FF Bromley South

Totem BR(S) FF BROMLEY SOUTH from the former South Eastern & Chatham Railway station between Beckenham and Bickley. In excellent condition.

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1,700 GBP
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Lot 553
Festiniog Rly Ground Frame Lever Plate

Festiniog Railway cast iron signal lever ground frame cover plate, fully titled. In nice original condition measures 14.5in x 11in. Could be used as a letterbox quite easily.

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260 GBP
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Lot 554
GWR 3770 (x 2) A Pair

GWR cast iron cabside numberplates a pair from 3770 ex Collett 0-6-0 PT built at Swindon in 1938. Allocated to Brecon, Oswestry and 84E Tyseley from where it was withdrawn in April 1965. Scrapped later the same year at Cohens Kingsbury. Both in orig inal condition and a rare chance to obtain both cabside numberplates from the same loco.

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1,000 GBP
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Lot 555
Furness Messengers Vickers Gun Range

Furness Railway 3 Aspect Hand Lamp brass plated on both sides with 4 plates MESSENGERS PATENT CORRUGATED LAMP, F.R.C. No1, FURNESS RAILWAY COMPANY MANUFACTURED BY MESSENGER & SONS BIRMINGHAM, VICKERS GUN RANGE SIDINGS SIGNAL BOX. A superb pre gro uping example in nice original condition complete with all glasses (blue is cracked), reservoir and burner.

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4,700 GBP
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Lot 556
Rly Sig Co 13 Lever demonstration model

A Railway Signal Co. 13-lever demonstration scale model lever frame fully interlocked to represent the layout of a double line railway with trailing crossover and both up and down sidings. The frame accurately represents the final style of tappet fra me produced by the company at its Fazakerley works from the 1890s until the cessation of production. The model which is engraved with the company's name stands 19in tall, is complete with signal box diagram and is mounted on a wooden display board. It is thought to have been built around 1910.

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6,900 GBP
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Lot 557
GWR Jigsaw Lost in Transit

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. This is the rarest of all the Great Western Railway 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.

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320 GBP
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Lot 558
BR(NE) Northallerton, York etc

BR(NE) platform destination board NORTHALLERTON, YORK, GRANTHAM, KING'S CROSS. Double sided, wood with steel corners and handles. In very good condition measures 36in x 14in.

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1,500 GBP
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Lot 559
BR(M) FF Llanrwst & Trefriw

Totem BR(M) FF LLANRWST & TREFRIW from the former London and North Western Railway station between Blaenau Festiniog and Llandudno Junction. In excellent condition with a few minor face chips.

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1,100 GBP
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Lot 560
LNER Doncaster 3036 1909 ex 65495

Worksplate L&NER DONCASTER WORKS 3036 1909. Ex GNR class J22 0-6-0 later LNER Class J5, works number 1252. GNR running number 36, LNER 3036, 1946 renumber 5495 and lastly BR 65495. New to New England, then Colwick in 1930s and lastly 38C Leiceste r (G.C.) from where it was withdrawn in August 1954 and scrapped at Doncaster Works. Oval cast brass face cleaned, measures 9in x 5in.

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650 GBP
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Lot 561
BR(S) FF Gentlemen

BR(S) FF double sided enamel station sign GENTLEMEN with original hanging hooks. Both sides in very good condition with minor edge chips. Measures 36in x 12in.

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380 GBP
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Lot 562
LMS Stanmore Station

LMS enamel station direction sign LMS STANMORE STATION. Double sided enamel in original aluminium frame. In excellent condition measures 21in x 14in.

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950 GBP
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Lot 563
BR(SC) FF Ladybank

BR(SC) FF running in board LADYBANK from the former North British Railway station between Thornton Junction and Perth. In good condition with slight loss of shine. Measures 108in x 24in.

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Lot 564
Midland Rly Ladies Room

Midland Railway enamel doorplate LADIES ROOM. In excellent condition with some well executed restoration to the edge and some face chips. Measures 23in x 3.75in.

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280 GBP
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Lot 565
GWR Brewham

Great Western Railway cast iron signal box board BREWHAM SIGNAL BOX. From the former box between Frome and Castle Cary. In as stored condition since removal with some corrosion to the B of Box, measures 66in x 8.75in.

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950 GBP
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Lot 566
BR(NE) HF Harrogate

Totem BR(NE) HF HARROGATE from the former Joint Railway station between Leeds and Ripon. In very good condition with a few well executed small face repairs.

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3,900 GBP
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Lot 567
LNER Lorry Lamp Barton On Humber

LNER rear lorry lamp stamped in the front LNER and brass plated LONDON AND NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY BARTON ON HUMBER. Complete with LNER reservoir and LNER burner. Stands 8in tall and is in good condition with a few minor pinholes to the case.

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320 GBP
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Lot 568
GWR 4626

GWR cast iron cabside numberplate 4626 ex Collett 0-6-0 PT built at Swindon in 1942. Allocated to Cardiff East Dock, Abercynon, Dover Marine and 72B Salisbury from where it was withdrawn in March 1964. Scrapped the following year at Swindon Works. In original condition. Note: This was one of the Pannier Tanks that worked the Folkestone Harbour Branch and was the longest serving Pannier Tanks on the Southern Region.

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1,500 GBP
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Lot 569
EE VF 2363/D391 1957 ex D8016 20016

Worksplate THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY LTD THE VULCAN FOUNDRY Ltd LOCOMOTIVE WORKS ENGLAND No 2363/D391 1957 ex British Railways diesel Class 20 originally numbered and 20016 in 1974. Allocated new to 1D Devons Road and later stored at various locat ions and sold to DRS then Harry Needle. Recently sold privately and removed to the Caledonian Railway Brechin for preservation. Rectangular chromed cast brass measures 10in x 4.5in. Has been cleaned but still shows traces of BR blue paint, slight damage to left hand bottom corner.

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Lot 570
61225

Smokebox numberplate 61225. Ex LNER Thompson B1 4-6-0 built by the North British Locomotive Company Glasgow in 1947 and originally numbered LNER 1225. Allocated to Leicester (G.C), Gorton, Sheffield Darnall, Retford Thrumpton (G.C) and 36A Doncaster from where it was withdrawn from where it was withdrawn in June 1965. Scrapped later the same year at T.W. Ward Beighton. In original condition.

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Lot 571
GWR Perranporth

GWR hand engraved brass shelf plate PERRANPORTH. In very good condition with original wax infill. Measures 4.75in x 1.5in.

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460 GBP
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Lot 572
LYR & LNWR Ships Plaque

Lancashire and Yorkshire & London and North Western Joint Railway Bronze ships plaque, measuring 6in diameter. A rare survivor from one of the jointly owned and operated ships. In original condition with a nice patination.

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300 GBP
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Lot 573
BR(W) HF Brecon

Totem BR(W) HF BRECON from the former Neath & Brecon/Brecon & Merthyr station in central Wales, opened 1867 provided access to the Brecon and Merthyr, the Mid Wales, and the Hereford, Hay and Brecon Railways which were all completed about thi s time. A complex yet quite fascinating history. Closed in Oct 1962 to passengers. In very good displayable condition with some expertly executed restoration. Not a common and last at auction ten years ago.

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12,100 GBP
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Lot 574
BR(M) DR Poster Heading

BR(M) Double Royal enamel poster board heading BRITISH RAILWAYS. In virtually mint condition measures 25.5in x 5.75in.

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340 GBP
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Lot 575
Quadrant + Badge ex 73105

Nameplate QUADRANT and Badge ex British Railways Electric Class 73 73105 named at Victoria Station on 4th November 1987 by Graham McVey, Chief Executive of Reed Business Publishing. Nameplates were removed in August 1989. Rectangular cast aluminium, nameplate measures 39.5in x 9.75in and the badge 17in x 15in. In as removed condition.

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1,100 GBP
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Lot 576
Crewe 1957 ex 9F

Worksplate BUILT CREWE 1957 ex British Railways Riddles 9F 2-10-0 in the number range 92092-92096 & 92168-92170. Oval cast iron measuring 10.25in x 6in. Lightly face restored.

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380 GBP
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Lot 577
GER Wine Jug

Great Eastern Railway silverplate WINE JUG face marked GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY HARWICH in garter. In excellent condition stands 11.5in tall. A lovely item.

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440 GBP
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Lot 578
BR(M) Route Map Mirror

BR(M) advertising mirror LONDON MIDLAND MAIN LINES & CONNECTING LINES. Shows a map of the lines out of Euston, St Pancras and Marylebone all the way up to Carlisle. Thick bevelled mirror glass measuring 11in x 6in. In excellent condition with a m inor chip bottom right hand corner.

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440 GBP
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Lot 579
Furness Wall Lamp Dalton

Furness Railway wall mounted station platform Oil Lamp from Dalton station. The lamp case is in very good condition and stands 38in tall including mounting frog. The reservoir, complete with glass, is steel plated FRC DALTON STATION. The cast iron wa ll mounting bracket has the Furness monogram cast into it and stands 32in out from the wall.

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2,200 GBP
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Lot 580
BR(SC) FF Barassie

Totem BR(SC) FF BARASSIE from the former Glasgow & South Western Railway station between Irvine and Troon. In very good condition with a few minor face chips.

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1,000 GBP
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Lot 581
LT Colindale + Whitechapel

London Transport Underground stock destination enamels COLINDALE / ARCHWAY and WHITECHAPEL. Both are in very good condition and retain their original brass ends. They measure 24.5in x 4in.

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260 GBP
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Lot 582
GWR 357 ex TVR 124

GWR cast iron cabside numberplate GWR 357 ex Taff Vale Railway Cameron Class A 0-6-2 T built by the North British Locomotive Company in 1915 and numbered TVR 124. Renumbered by the GWR 357 at the Grouping. Allocations included Cardiff Canton and 88C Barry from where it was withdrawn in January 1956 and scrapped. In restored condition.

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850 GBP
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Lot 583
LT South Harrow

London Transport Underground one piece enamel target/bullseye sign SOUTH HARROW. In very good condition with a few small face chips, measures 44in x 36in.

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440 GBP
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Lot 584
Rly Sig Co pair model staff instruments

A pair of Railway Signal Co. demonstration working scale model miniature electric staff instruments complete with bells and 30 staffs. The internal mechanisms, designed to work at 4.5 volts are created in miniature and have been tested as still in w orking order when connected together under power. Each stands approximately 11in tall and were built in around 1920 and are thought to be unique. The battery drawers are designed to take the now obsolete Ever Ready 1289 style of battery but could easily house an alternative battery pack.

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8,400 GBP
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Lot 585
Westbury

British Railways cast aluminium depot plaque for Westbury depicting the White Horse. Square cast aluminium measures 17.75in x 17.75in in as removed condition.

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1,900 GBP
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Lot 586
GER Notice to Cleaners & Others

Great Eastern Railway fully titled cast iron sign re NOTICE TO CLEANERS & OTHERS with 9 lines of text. Face restored rear original measures 26.25in x 17.5in a rare sign.

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850 GBP
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Lot 587
BR(M) FF Hednesford

Totem BR(M) FF HEDNESFORD from the former London & North Western Railway station between Rugeley and Walsall. In excellent condition.

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1,200 GBP
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Lot 588
BR(M) FF Way Out (with arrow)

BR(M) FF enamel station sign WAY OUT with arrow underneath. Double sided with the reverse side blank and complete with original hanging hooks. In excellent condition with minor edge chipping measures 36in x 12in.

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400 GBP
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Lot 589
EE VF 2823/D538 1960 ex D301 40101

Worksplate THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC COMPANY LTD LONDON THE VULCAN FOUNDRY LTD LOCOMOTIVE WORKS ENGLAND No 2823/D538 1960 ex British Railways diesel Class 40 originally numbered D301 and 40101 in 1974. Allocated new to 5A Crewe North and withdrawn from Ca rlisle New yard in August 1982, scrapped at BREL Crewe later the same year. Rectangular chromed brass measuring 10.25in x 4.5in. In as removed condition.

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900 GBP
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Lot 590
46164 The Artist's Rifleman

Smokebox numberplate 46164 ex LMS Fowler Royal Scot 4-6-0 built at Derby in 1930 and named The Artist's Rifleman. Allocated to Edge Hill, Crewe North, Canklow and 41A Sheffield Darnal from where it was withdrawn in December 1962 and scrapped at Crewe Works. Face restored.

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4,800 GBP
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Lot 591
NBL 25867 1946 ex 61111

Worksplate NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LTD GLASGOW No 25867 1946 ex Thompson B1 4-6-0 numbered 61111. Allocated to Leicester (G.C.), Colwick, Woodford Halse, Kings Cross, Neasden, Stratford, Parkeston Quay and 41A Sheffield Darnal in September 1 962. Scrapped the following year at Cashmores Great Bridge. Diamond shaped cast brass in lightly cleaned condition. Measures 13.5in x 5.5in.

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Lot 592
BR(M) FF Ticket Office

BR(M) FF enamel doorplate TICKET OFFICE. In very good condition with a couple of small chips. Measures 18in x 6in.

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420 GBP
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Lot 593
Wickham - Knowle Junct

Tyers No6 single line fibre tablet WICKHAM - KNOWLE JUNCT from the section of the former Meon Valley line which closed in 1955. In ex railway condition measures 4.5in diameter.

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1,400 GBP
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Lot 594
BR(SC) FF West Calder

Totem BR(SC) FF WEST CALDER from the former Caledonian Railway station between Holytown and Edinburgh. In very good condition with slight loss of shine.

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750 GBP
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Lot 595
LSWR Royal Mail Chamberpot

London & South Western Railway Chamberpot with Royal L&SWR Coat of Arms gilded onto the front. In very good condition with slight wear to the gilding. Measures 7.5in diameter x 4in tall.

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140 GBP
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Lot 596
GWR 372 ex TVR 138

GWR cast iron cabside numberplate GWR 372 ex Taff Vale Railway Cameron Class A 0-6-2 T built by Nasmyth Wilson in 1919 and numbered TVR 138. Renumbered by the GWR 372 at the Grouping. Allocated to 88C Barry from where it was withdrawn in February 195 5 and scrapped. In restored condition.

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750 GBP
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Lot 597
GWR Tail Lamp

Great Western Railway tail lamp embossed in the chimney G.W.R. Complete with reservoir, GWR marked burner and red lens. In nicely restored condition.

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200 GBP
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Lot 598
LNER Ladies Waiting Room

LNER cast iron doorplate LADIES WAITING ROOM. In original condition measures 21in x 4.5in.

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180 GBP
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Lot 599
Cupar

North British Railway signal box board CUPAR from the box between Ladybank and Dundee Tay Bridge. Wood with cast metal letters. In original condition measures 33.5in x 8.5in.

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300 GBP
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Lot 600
St Vincent Badge ex 50004

British Railways nameplate badge ST VINCENT. As fitted to class 50 50004. Built by English Electric in 1967 originally numbered D404 and 50004 in 1974. Named in May 1978 with the crest being applied in September 1988 at Paddington. Withdrawn in June 1990 and scrapped at Booth Roe Rotherham in 1992. Cast resin in as removed condition measures 20in x 17.5in, a rare chance to obtain a Class 50 crest.

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2,200 GBP
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