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The April 2008 auction has now finished

 Results are listed below.  n/s denotes not sold

Please place all bids for Lots 226 – 250 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 5.30pm on Thursday 17th April 2008

Lot	Description	Picture	Result
226	BR(S) SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “31611” from a SR "U Class" 2-6-0 built at Ashford in 1928. Final sheds were Redhill, Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Guildford, being withdrawn in October 1963 and cut up the following January at Eastleigh Works. The front has been repainted at some time, the back is ex loco with an embossed “A” and triangle.		£800
227	BR(M) Fully Flanged TOTEM “CARK & CARTMELL” from the Lancashire station to the North of Morecambe Bay. Good colour with slight loss of shine and minor face scuffing.		£1600
228	BRB soft covered booklet “THE TRUTH ABOUT THE RAILWAYS - THE HANCOCK REPORT” featuring Lord Beeching for the establishment and Tony Hancock for the people, focusing on the good and bad of the railways. 21 pages with eight full-page pictures of this Country’s greatest comedian in a railway setting. Superb condition – don’t miss – 9½’’ x 8’’.		£20
229	BR(NE) Flanged enamel STATION DIRECTION SIGN “CENTRAL STATION” with British Railways in totem and right facing feathered arrow. This sign came from the Street leading to one of the two stations in Redcar directing to the “Central” rather than the “East” station. Superb condition with excellent colour and shine and just a couple of small well matched edge chip repairs - 28’’ x 13’’.		£480
230	SHEDPLATE “3A” BESCOT. Front only attractively restored		£85
231	BR(S) Fully Flanged TOTEM “SOLE STREET” from the Kent station on the ex SECR line to Rochester. Good colour and shine with a couple of small face chip repairs.		£260
232	GWR leather HORSE BRIDLE complete with its brass buckles and steel chains. This superb item has four separate brass “GWR” shield shaped plates and has “GWR” stamped into the leather in six places. Presented in extremely good original used condition and if you have an ex GWR horse it’s a must have item.		£260
233	SR TARGET “WINCHFIELD” from the Hampshire station on the ex LSWR line to Salisbury and the West. Good colour and shine with some areas of well matched chip repairs particularly at the left hand end.		£270
234	GWR brass LOCO NUMBER “2” with fixing bolts from the splasher of a Barnham Class 2-4-0 loco. Face only lightly polished with plenty of knocks evident – 4½’’ x 6’’.		£50
235	Curved white on red enamel TELEGRAPH POLE SIGN “G.R. PERSONS THROWING STONES AT THE TELEGRAPHS WILL BE PROSECUTED”. Good condition with minor chipping in the corners (it must have worked) – 6’’ x 8’’.		£110
236	LT Underground FRIEZE PANEL “CHARING CROSS”. White with black letters and border to denote the Northern Line. Excellent condition with minor edge chips only – 62’’ x 9’’. BTC		£50
237	Enamel POST BOX PLATE giving times of collections from the box at Park Road Hampton Wick. At the bottom of the plate it states that a later collection is made at Hampton Wick Railway Station. Good slightly faded condition – 5½’’ x 8½’’.		£18
238	Alloy diamond diesel DEPOT PLAQUE showing an EAGLE signifying allocation to CREWE depot for its electric and RES locos. Ex loco condition – 25’’ across.		£220
239	Alloy rectangular WORKSPLATE “BRITISH RAILWAYS DONCASTER 1965” ex Class 86 Electric Loco E3121/86241/86508/86241. The loco was named “GLENFIDDICH” in March 1979 and was based at Crewe and later Willesden. The ex loco back is stamped “86241” and the front is neatly restored – 8½’’ x 6’’		n/s
240	Alloy diamond DEPOT PLAQUE showing the WHITE ROSE of Yorkshire the home of Tinsley locomotives. In delightful ex-loco condition and inscribed with old paint on the back “37045”, a Tinsley engine until May 1993.		£280
241	BR(E) Flanged enamel STATION SIGN “LONDON”. Judging by its size it could have hung above a timetable posterboard possibly at a major Junction station. Unusual, in good condition with excellent colour and shine with just three small chip repairs – 54’’ x 6’’. BTC		£80
242	BR(Sc) Half Flanged TOTEM “STOW” from the Waverley route station that closed in 1969. Good colour and shine with slight dark staining and minor flange edge rusting. Last in auction in 2001.		£880
243	GWR brass CASH BAG PLATE “GWR COLBREN JUNC”, from a South Wales station near Swansea. Attached to a small piece of leather – 3’’ x 1½’’.		£50
244	SHEDPLATE “70E” READING.  Front stripped of paint – the rear ex loco with 34015 Exmouth painted on it.		£100
245	SR TARGET “CHISWICK” from the South London suburban station close to the Thames near Richmond. Good colour and shine with well-matched chip repairs at either end. Presented on a replacement wooden backboard.		£260
246	BR(S)  Fully Flanged TOTEM “EXMOUTH” from the South Devon terminus station on the line from Exeter. Good condition with excellent colour and shine and just a couple of minor well matched chip repairs on the white border just touching the green panel.		£1200
247	Alloy diamond Diesel DEPOT PLAQUE showing the COOLING TOWERS signifying allocation to TOTON depot. The rear of this ex loco condition plate has been marked “58020”  – 15½’’ across		n/s
248	GNR mahogany cased 12’’ dial fusee CLOCK manufactured in about 1880. The neatly painted twelve-hour dial is marked “LNER 4198”. The clock, which is in good working order, was originally located at Parkeston Quay (Near Harwich) telegraph office and later at Parkeston Quay GER hotel. A very attractive clock that would grace any collection.		n/s Click for price
249	BR(S) unflanged enamel TOTEM POSTERBOARD HEADER “BRITISH RAILWAYS”. Not many of these were used and this one is in good unrestored condition with just minor chipping around the screw holes – 17½’’x 4’’.		£420
250	Brass NAMEPLATE “CORONATION” with it’s matching WORKSPLATE “PECKETT & Sons Ltd 1920 of 1937” from an 0-6-0ST Peckett Type B3 built for the Tunnel Portland Cement Co. Ltd and used at their West Thurrock Works in Essex. The loco was withdrawn and cut up in 1966. The rectangular brass nameplate has the face only polished and repainted - 32½’’ x 6½’’, the oval brass worksplate has the face only polished – 15’’x 8 ½’’. A nice matching set from this coronation year.		n/s

Lots 1 - 75 | Lots 76 - 150 | Lots 151 - 225 | Lots 226 - 300
Lots 301 - 375 | Lots 376 - 450

Please place all bids for Lots 251 – 275 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 6.00pm on Thursday 17th April 2008

Lot	Description	Picture	Current Price
251	SHEDPLATE  “34A” KINGS CROSS. Front only restored.		£260
252	BR(E) Half Flanged TOTEM “BARNWELL JUNCTION” from the Cambridgeshire station to the North of the County town that closed in 1962. Good colour and shine with some minor chipping in the panels and the usual edge chipping. Second time in auction.		£2250
253	Isle of Man Railway Company EXCURSION POSTER “Ramsey Mooragh Park Swimming Pool Excursion Fare 5/-“, with a picture of Ramsey and the mountains beyond. A colourful poster presented in a glazed frame – 22’’ x 32’’. BTC		£70
254	Alloy Single line KEY TOKEN “MANTON/CORBY” from a section of the ex Midland line running from Melton Mowbray to Wellingborough.		£210
255	BR(S) DR POSTER “SOUTHERN ENGLAND GO BY TRAIN” by Albert Brenet showing the Old Harry Cliffs in Dorset. Good rolled condition with light fold marks - 25’’ x 40’’.		£150
256	BR(W) DR POSTER “ST IVES on the Cornish Riviera” by Frank Sherwin showing an attractive view of the harbour from the street above. Excellent rolled condition with just three horizontal fold marks - 25’’ x 40’’.		£740
257	Cast iron D WAGON PLATE “LMS 8 TONS 37108”. From a batch built by Metropolitan Cammell in 1938 as Lot No 1154 and numbered 37000-37149. All but four were covered carriage trucks with the others being parcel vans. The face only has been repainted		£35
258	BR(S) Fully Flanged TOTEM “CANTERBURY WEST” from the Kent station in Canterbury! Good colour and shine but the left hand wing has been creased with a major repair through the “AN” and there are a number of other significant face chip repairs. The colour is quite well matched and the totem overall is quite presentable.		£155
259	SR Brass SIGNAL LEVER LEADS “80 FROM DOWN KENSINGTON GROUND SIGNAL”, “75 FROM DOWN WINDSOR LOCAL GROUND SIGNAL and “62 UP KENSINGTON TO SIDINGS HOME” – all 2¼’’ x 7’’. (3)		£110
260	BR(W) Flanged enamel STATION DIRECTION SIGN “STATIONS” with British Railways in totem and left facing feathered arrow. The sign originated from close to the two stations in Cheltenham. Good colour but slightly mottled with one face chip repair in the brown and some minor edge repairs – 21’’ x 10½’’.		£240
261	GCR Fully titled Cast iron TRACKSIDE SIGN “GREAT CENTRAL Ry BEWARE OF THE TRAINS”. Front only restored – 26½’’ x 14½’’.		£90
262	SR/BR(S) enamel RUNNING IN BOARD “ANDOVER TOWN” from the station on the ex LSWR line from Andover Junction to Fullerton that closed in 1967. The board is in two pieces with “Andover” - 96’’ x 15’’ and “Town” - 61’’ x 15’’. In good ex station condition. BTC		£80
263	BR Cast iron SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “45578” from an LMS “Jubilee Class” 4-6-0 named “United Provinces”. Built by the North British Locomotive Co in 1934 with works number 24136 it was latterly shedded at Carlisle Upperby, Longsight, Edge Hill, Crewe North and Newton Heath. Withdrawn in June 1964 it was cut up at Wards Killamarsh in November. Repainted on the front only there is a small well executed repair on the right edge.		£2050
264	BR(M) Half Flanged  TOTEM “WINDERMERE” from the lakeside branch terminus station in Westmoreland. Good colour and shine with some repaired damage from the top left flange into the top panel and again in the letter ”N” – not creased.		£1250
265	Alloy rectangular TENDERPLATE “4000 GALLONS TYPE 1”. Front only repainted – 10½’’ x 5½’’.		£70
266	GWR fully titled unflanged white on blue enamel TRESPASS SIGN. This upright version is in very good condition with just a couple of small well-executed chip repairs on the face. Presented in a wooden frame – 24’’ x 31’’.		£200
267	GWR fully titled Cast iron WARNING SIGN from the Manor House Estate in Devon” Great Western Railway Co Manor House Estate, PRIVATE FISHING”. Ex lakeside condition – 27’’ x 20’’.		£320
268	SHEDPLATE “71J” HIGHBRIDGE. Totally ex loco condition with a clear BR(S) Eastleigh triangle on the back.		£1750
269	Brass CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “7927” from a (GWR) 6959 Modified Hall Class 4-6-0 “Willington Hall”. Allocated new to Reading in October 1950 and later moving to Old Oak Common, Cardiff Canton, Cardiff East Dock, Newport Ebbw Jct and finally Oxford. Withdrawn at the end of Western steam in December 1965 it was purchased by the Wales Railway Centre. Over the years virtually no progress on restoration was made and is now to become the main component in the 1014 County Project. So in years to come Willington Hall will be “County of Glamorgan”. The front only has been polished and repainted.		£1750
270	LNWR Cast iron rectangular loco TENDERPLATE “L&NWR No 1576”. Front only neatly repainted – 11½’’ x 5’’.		n/s
271	LT Underground brass framed enamel STATION TARGET “KING’S CROSS ST. PANCRAS”. This is the three-piece version and has been mounted on a backing board for display. The overall size is 24’’ x 20’’ and is presented in excellent undamaged condition.		£1050
272	Brass Single line KEY “GARVE/ACHNASHEEN” from a section of the ex Highland Railway line through the mountains to Kyle of Lochalsh. The end of the key has been squashed through being run over by a train!		£60
273	SHEDPLATE “21E” MONUMENT LANE.  Front only restored.		£
274	LT enamel underground railway FRIEZE PANEL “MARYLEBONE” with a brown border at top and bottom signifying the Bakerloo line. Good condition with a couple of face scratches – 45’’ x 9’’.		£65
275	BR(NE) Half Flanged TOTEM “FELLING” from the Durham station located in the South of Newcastle that closed in 1979. A black edged totem in good condition with excellent colour and shine and just the usual edge chipping.		£2000

Lots 1 - 75 | Lots 76 - 150 | Lots 151 - 225 | Lots 226 - 300
Lots 301 - 375 | Lots 376 - 450

Please place all bids for Lots 276 – 300 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 6.30pm on Thursday 17th April 2008

Lot	Description	Picture	Current Price
276	Oval brass TENDER PLATE “WATER CAPACITY 3500 GALLONS”. Front only repainted – 10½’’ x 6’’.		£40
277	SR double sided enamel STATION SIGN “GENTLEMEN”. It appears to have originally been framed and later had holes drilled to mount it flat on a wall. Good condition with great colour and shine with just minor scuffing and a couple of face chips on each side - 30’’ x 12’’.		£60
278	Brass CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “3403” from a (GWR) 9400 Class 0-6-0PT. Built by the Yorkshire Engine Co with works number 2578 having been sub-contracted by the Hunslett Engine Co. who should have built it for British Railways. Allocated new to Cardiff East Dock in February 1956 it soon moved to Radyr where its short working life came to an end in September 1964. Cut up at Birds Risca in February 1965. Front only restored.		£1150
279	GWR brass cased PRESSURE GAUGE with the face marked “G.W.R and calibrated 0-200. The case is stamped “GWR” and “8.4.03” on the rim and the whole is mounted on hardwood with a hook for display.  A superb early item in unrestored and undamaged condition – 7’’ diameter across the face.		£90
280	Three Westinghouse miniature SIGNAL LEVER SEGMENTS with one being single lever and the other two double lever. These items were part of the West side frame at Brighton Box, which was closed and demolished in 1985. (3)		£220
281	Two BLOCK BELLS one complete being the Brighton West side to Hove bell and the other, from the same box has a broken stem but includes two bells. Not great condition but a worthy restoration project as the vendor obtained them when the box closed in 1985. (2)		£125
282	GWR mechanical GROUND FRAME LOCK operated by Key Token with “GWR” cast in two places and lifting flap to protect key opening. Good condition – 5’’ x 10½’’ overall.		£120
283	BR(S) Fully Flanged TOTEM “RIDDLESDOWN” from the Surrey suburban station. Virtually mint with some minor repainting of the white flanges.		£320
284	BR(S) Flanged enamel SIGNALBOX BOARD “BUDE”, an ex LSWR terminus station on the North Cornwall coast. The station closed in October 1966 and it is very difficult to obtain anything from this sought after location. Good condition with excellent colour and shine with just one small face chip - the sign is a very displayable 60’’ x 20’’. BTC		£1550
285	SHEDPLATE “2K” BUSHBURY.  Pretty much ex loco condition with a small rim chip under the “K”.		£180
286	Alloy rectangular WORKSPLATE “BRITISH RAILWAYS DONCASTER 1963” from a Class 85 Electric Loco No 85035/85109 that was allocated to Crewe electric. The loco was withdrawn in the early 1990’s. The plate is stamped “85035” on the ex loco back, the front has been neatly restored – 8½’’ x 6’’.		n/s
287	GWR small Silver-plated oval DISH with GWR in roundel at the top of the face. A few knocks from use but an attractive small item at 9’’ x 6’’.		£24
288	BR(S) Half Flanged TOTEM  “BRAMLEY” from the Hampshire station on the former GWR line from Reading to Basingstoke. Excellent colour and shine with a chip repair in the letter “A”.		£350
The following three lots are large enamel RUNNING IN BOARDS for stations on the ex LNWR line from Coventry to Nuneaton. They have been outside for some time and would benefit from a good clean. The buyer(s) will need to make arrangements to collect them from the Rugby area.
289	BR(M) Flanged “COVENTRY”. A few face chips and edge chipping and weathering commensurate with its age – 118’’ x 24’’. BTC		£45
290	BR(M) Unflanged “COUNDON ROAD”. A few face chips and around the screw holes and weathering commensurate with its age – 108’’ x 16’’. BTC		n/s
291	BR(M) Flanged “NUNEATON TRENT VALLEY”. Has been varnished in the past and this is now peeling off. Has some face chipping – 118’’ x 36’’. BTC		£110
292	NER Cast iron Boundary Post with “NER” embossed at the top of an angled post. Repainted – 43’’ long with extended flat base. BTC		£20
293	Sunday Times Magazine Limited edition hard covered volume “THE BOOK OF THE GREAT WESTERN” published in 1970. The book traces the development of the GWR from its early days with many photos, maps and information about tickets signaling etc. A very interesting book in excellent condition and being No 2946 of 3000 – 15” x 10”.		£50
294	Rectangular brass WORKSPLATE “Armstrong Whitworth No 1139 1930 Scotswood Works Newcastle-on-Tyne” ex-GWR 5700 class 0-6-0 PT “7783”. Allocated new to Bristol St. Philips Marsh in November 1930 it remained there until withdrawn in October 1962, being cut up at Swindon Works early in 1963. Ex loco condition – 8’’ x 5’’.		£230
295	MOD chromed CABSIDE PLATE “YARD No 9034” from a four-wheel diesel mechanical loco built in 1959 with works number 3901. Purchased by the MOD it was initially allocated to Portsmouth Dockyard and later to Milford Haven and Treown. The loco was scrapped in the mid 1980’s. Presented in ex loco condition – 12’’ x 6½’’.		£110
296	SHEDPLATE  “81A” OLD OAK COMMON. The front has been attractively restored.		£150
297	General Railway Signal Company Ltd TENDER for Electric Interlocking at “BRISTOL STATION G W Rly”. This was presented in March 1933 and has pictures and fold out diagrams of the apparatus required and a large fold out track diagram for the area to be re signaled. Very detailed and of interest to signal enthusiasts and Bristol specialists. The document is in a bound leather folder with dimensions 10’’ x 12’’.		£75
298	SR TARGET “BLACKFRIARS” from a well-known South London location formally called St Pauls. Retains fairly good colour and shine with a number of small face chip repairs and the letters “B” and final “R” have been repainted white. Presented on a replacement wooden backing board for easy display.		n/s
299	Brass Single Line KEY TOKEN “SILVERDALE STN/MADELEY CHORD” from a section of the ex North Staffs line near Newcastle-Under-Lyme, from the Junction at Silverdale to where the line crossed the LNW at Madeley.		£360
300	LMS Brass LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATE “CAMPERDOWN” from LMS 6P “Jubilee” Class 4-6-0 “45680” built at Crewe in 1935. For many years a Longsight engine it had short spells at Edge Hill, Carlisle Upperby and Kingmoor from where it was withdrawn in April 1963. It was cut up at Crewe Works in June 1963. The 35’’ long plate, which has been face restored only, has the Clapham Collection number “1933/28/63” on the back as the plate originally went there from the railway. An oval brass WORKSPLATE “LMS BUILT 1935 CREWE” accompanies the plate. This plate is unrestored apart from the fact that it appears to have been lightly skimmed – 10½’’ x 6’’.		n/s Click for price

Lots 1 - 75 | Lots 76 - 150 | Lots 151 - 225 | Lots 226 - 300
Lots 301 - 375 | Lots 376 - 450

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