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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 376 – 400 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 8.30pm on Thursday 17th April 2008

Lot	Description	Picture	Result
376	BR Cast iron SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “4135” from a GWR 5100 Class 2-6-2T. Allocated new to Pontypool Road in October 1939 it remained there until 1962 when it moved to Hereford. Withdrawn in June 1964 it was cut up by the end of the year at Birds, Risca. Restored some time ago.		£360
377	Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway Permanent Wy ADLAKE No 33 LAMP. Brass plated and stamped “S&M Rly 3”. In totally ex lineside condition complete with internal vessel and burners – 17’’ x 17’’ x 9’’ deep. BTC		£260
378	SAR Cabside 799 16R from a 4-6-2 loco built by NBL Glasgow with works number 20439 in 1914 as a small class of only 12 locos for the South African Railways. The plate, which has an extra mounting hole drilled through, has the front only neatly restored.		£520
379	Enamel ADVERTISING SIGN “ST JULIEN TOBACCO”. Very colourful showing a pack of St Julien tobacco in the days when there were no health warnings! Good condition with excellent colour and shine and just some chipping around the screw holes – 24’’ x 36’’. BTC		£240
380	BR(E) Fully Flanged TOTEM “KINGS LYNN” from the Norfolk station on the Southern tip of the Wash. Good condition with a superb deep colour and shine with a few small well matched face chip repairs not affecting the letters.		£2750
381	SR fully titled black on white enamel GOODS YARD SIGN re “PROPPING UP OF WAGON DOORS” Good condition apart from some areas of poorly matched repairs around the screw holes – 12’’ x 18’’.		£55
382	BR(E) Glass Station sign “MARYLAND” from the former GER station Maryland Point on the line from Stratford to Ilford. An unusual sign that must have been back lit and consists of a rear white obscure glass panel and a front blue panel with clear glass for the letters. The rear glass has broken at one end but is complete, the front is in good condition. Not much appears from this station so a surprising survivor being such a fragile item - 50’’ x 11’’. BTC		£30
383	BR(NE) DR POSTER “HARROGATE” by Kenneth Steel showing a tree lined street with flower beds in the foreground. Presented in a glazed frame and appears to be in good condition with minor folds evident – 28’’ x 43’’.		£150
384	SR enamel TARGET “EXMOUTH” from the South Devon terminus station on the line from Exeter previously being the Junction station with the line from Budleigh Salterton. Pretty good colour and shine with some chip repairs that have been filled but not painted.		£590
385	BR(NE) Fully Flanged TOTEM “MARSKE” from the Yorkshire coastal station near Redcar. Good undamaged condition with excellent colour and just a slight loss of shine, this being our second example of the very collectable black edged lettered NE totems in this sale.		£1800
386	SHEDPLATE “83E” ST BLAZEY. Possibly repainted a long time ago.		£260
387	UNITED COUNTIES enamel TIMETABLE HEADER with “UNITED COUNTIES” in white on light green. Good colour and shine with damage around the screw holes - 6’’ x 4½’’.		£35
388	BR(S) Fully Flanged TOTEM “GROVE PARK” from the suburban station in South East London. Good colour and shine with four chip repairs in the top and bottom panels only.		£120
389	GWR PARCELS OFFICE SCALES to weigh up to one Cwt. Good original unrestored condition with makers plate “”H POOLEY & SONS LTD GWR 4038” on the rear. They stand 20’’ tall, 19’’ wide and 10’’ deep. BTC		£30
390	County Donegal Railway TICKETS. These come in two packs of 250 all different although there could be some duplication between the packs. All are unused and in good condition. (500)		£24
391	SHEDPLATE “75C” NORWOOD JUNCTION. Repainted - clear Eastleigh triangle.		£100
392	LNWR rectangular Cast iron BRIDGEPLATE “L&NWR Co 4”. Unrestored -15½’’ x 11’’.		£65
393	A set of alloy numbers “E3058” believed to be ex-Class 85003/85113 built at Doncaster in June 1961. Ex loco condition with blue paint on the edges of the numbers but not the E so may just be a made up set. (5)		£100
394	BR(Sc) Fully  Flanged TOTEM “ROTHES” from the former Great North of Scotland station to the South of the Moray Forth that closed in 1968. Virtually mint condition, which you don’t usually find with Scottish totems.		£560
395	Alloy NAMEPLATE “GAGNY” from a French electric Locomotive Bo-Bo  “15033 “ built at Alsthom in 1975 and allocated to the Strasbourg depot. The loco was named in May 1986 after a commune in the Eastern suburbs of Paris. In August 2003 it was involved in a serious accident at Mulhouse and after a period of storage was withdrawn in January 2004 and the plates removed. Presented in excellent ex loco condition – 24’’ x 19’’ overall.		£800
396	Alloy WORKSPLATE “ CREUSOT-LOIRE SOCIETE MTE 1975” from “15033 Gagny”. For loco details see previous lot. Ex loco condition – 17½’’ x 6’’.		£100
The following two lots are a matching pair of Pullman table lamps. Both are complete, clearly marked and in good used condition but lack their shades. They have been rewired and this should be checked before use.
397	Brass PULLMAN TABLE LAMP  “AGATHA” from an all steel First Class Parlour Car built in Birmingham for the LNER in 1928. It later moved to the South and spent some time on holiday on the Bournemouth Belle. On withdrawal in the 1960’s the coach was on display in Britain and then the Isle of Wight, later being purchased by VSOE who have the shell stored at Stewarts Lane depot.		£620
398	Brass PULLMAN TABLE LAMP “CHLORIA” from a First Class wood bodied kitchen car built by the Midland Carriage and Wagon Company in 1927 for the LNER. It later moved to the South and worked for a period on the Devon Belle. It was decommissioned and scrapped in the 1960’s.		£620
399	Five Cast iron LNWR LEVER BACKPLATES from Willesden Brent sidings mounted on a backboard with inscriptions such as “NECK 1 TO SIDINGS GROUP 1”. (5)		£40
400	Alloy DIESEL NAMEPLATE “Saint Bede” from Class 47 “47721” which was named at York Station in May 1995 by Mick Hawksby of Royal Mail North East Railnet team.  The loco was put into store in June 2002 and in due course the nameplates were removed. Last reported in store at Carlisle Kingmoor having been acquired by DRS. The plate, which is in totally ex loco condition, is being sold on behalf of EWS and comes with their Certificate of Authenticity.		£1650

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

Please place all bids for Lots 401 – 425 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 9.00pm on Thursday 17th April 2008

Lot	Description	Picture	Current Price
401	BR(Sc) Fully Flanged TOTEM “CAMERON BRIDGE” from the Fife station on the East coast of Scotland that closed in 1969. Undamaged, with good colour but some loss of shine with consequent mottling.		n/s Click for price
402	BR(E) oval brass WORKSPLATE “61392  1951”. From an LNER Thompson design “B1” 4-6-0 built by the North British Locomotive Co with works number 26851. Allocated new to New England then Grantham, Doncaster, Immingham, Canklow & Langwith Jct. Withdrawn September 1963 and cut up the same month at Doncaster Works. Ex loco condition – 12’’ x 6½’’.		£260
403	GWR SACK TRUCK from THEALE in Berkshire with totally original paint featuring a GWR roundel logo, the station name Theale and the date 22-9-44. The truck stands 54’’ high and is 20’’ across the metal wheels with a 6’’ cradle to hold goods. Amazing survivor. BTC		£90
404	SR brass cased Duplex PRESSURE GAUGE made by the Westinghouse and Saxby Co in London. The face is marked “S. Rly” and graduated 0-150 lbs pressure with two needles. Ex loco condition with a face diameter of 6’’.		£20
405	Brass BUILDERS PLATE “Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co Builders Gloucester England”. Concave with front and back cleaned – 8½’’ x 6’’.		£60
406	BR(M) Half Flanged TOTEM “CHINLEY” from the Derbyshire station located in the Peak District. Most of the colour and shine has disappeared due to weathering leaving a white mottled effect, so the totem requires complete restoration.		£160
407	SHEDPLATE “89C” MACHYNLLETH. Attractively restored.		£360
408	BR “Inter City” Stainless steel SWALLOW EMBLEM from the Power car of a Class 43 Inter City 125 HST. Left facing in good ex loco condition.		£120
409	CRUCHLEYS Railway map of the County of SOUTH WALES. It folds out to 23’’ x 20’’ and shows all the Railways & Stations in South Wales. Good condition.		£35
410	A pair of LT small enamel CARRIAGE NUMBERS in TARGET form “54007” painted on alloy - 4’’ x 3’’, and “23209” enamel on steel – 5½’’ x 2¾’’. (2)		£120
411	Enamel shield shaped SIGN “MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES (ACTING FOR THE WAR OFFICE) KING’S PREMIUM LONDON 1924” with elaborate coat of arms at the top. Excellent condition with one small chip – 10’’ x 15’’ overall.		£230
412	BR Cast iron SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “90529” from a War Department 2-8-0 built by the Vulcan Engine Co works number 4876 in 1943. It was numbered WD77058 and was working from Oxford Shed at nationalisation. BR renumbered it 90529 and after some years at Oxford it moved on to Southall, Carmarthen, Llanelly, Newport Ebbw Jct, Mexborough, Staveley Barrow Hill and finally Langwith. Withdrawn in November 1965, it was cut up at Drapers, Hull in February 1966. The plate has been repainted front and back although much of the paint has been removed from the back.		£410
413	BR(S) TRAIN SPLITTING LAMP with red and clear bullseye lenses on opposite sides protected by guard bars. The chimney has a brass plate “BR(S) S237”. Complete with original vessel and burner and probably repainted at some point.		£40
414	BR(E) gilt Lion over Wheel CAP BADGE “FOREMAN”, in excellent condition with just a couple of tiny chips to the bottom of the enamel.		£70
415	BR(NE) gilt Lion over Wheel CAP BADGE “FOREMAN” in excellent condition.		£120
416	BR(NE) gilt Lion over Wheel CAP BADGE “STATION MASTER”, in good condition but with a small repair to the enamel in the centre.		£120
417	A pair of LT Railways CAP BADGES issued from 1939 onwards to employees who had contact with the public. One badge has a yellow enamel ring with the number “1083” across the centre and the other “2965”. Both in good used condition (2).		£20
418	NUR hallmarked silver LAPEL BADGE with the face enameled “National Union of Railwaymen 30 Membership Years”. Good condition.		£30
419	BR(E) BR silver Lion over Wheel CAP BADGE “BRITISH RAILWAYS” as were worn by Female Staff. Virtually mint condition.		£110
420	LSWR WW1 War service LAPEL BADGE with fully titled enameled face and “8567” stamped on reverse. Excellent condition.		£75
421	LBSCR Bronze St Johns Ambulance LAPEL BADGE in excellent condition.		£75
422	Wooden glass fronted DISPLAY CABINET ideal for a collection of badges. The door has a lock and the key is provided, the rear is faced in green beige. Dimensions are 24’’ x 36’’ by 3’’ deep. BTC		£90
423	BR(M) Fully Flanged TOTEM “IRLAM” from the Lancashire station between Manchester and Liverpool. Slightly faded with loss of shine and a couple of face chip repairs.		£250
424	GWR brass CABSIDE “1141” from a Swansea Harbour Trust 0-4-0ST built by Peckett & Sons, Bristol in 1906 with works number 1053. Starting life as Swansea Harbour Trust No. 11 it became GWR 929 in October 1923 when absorbed. It was renumbered again in March 1948 becoming 1141. A Danygraig allocated locomotive, it was withdrawn in July 1952. Unusually it was cut up at Barry Works. The boiler was then fitted to 1145. The front only has been repainted.		£820
425	Brass East African / Nigerian Railways locomotive nameplate “RIVER ENYONG” from a 3’ 6’’ gauge 'River' class 2-8-2 of Crown Agents Design for heavy mixed traffic duties typified by their long & large boilers, big cylinders and relatively small driving wheels.  The engines were initially supplied by North British of Glasgow in 1947 with subsequent engines built by Vulcan of Newton-le-Willows.  Several were converted to oil firing.  No less than 4 of them are preserved in various states of repair in the Nigerian Railway Museum at Ebute Metta.  Measuring 45’’ x 9’’ this substantial (heavy!) nameplate has a cleaned front and ex loco back. River Enyong is one of the major waterways in Nigeria. The buyer must collect the plate from West Yorkshire. BTC		n/s £600

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

Please place all bids for Lots 426 – 450 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 9.30pm on Thursday 17th April 2008

Lot	Description	Picture	Current Price
426	Bulleid brass electric LOCO HEADLAMP complete with switch and internal bulb socket presented in excellent polished condition.		£160
427	SHEDPLATE “55B” STOURTON –- Front only possibly repainted a long time ago.		£65
428	BR(S) Fully Flanged TOTEM “ANGMERING” from the Sussex coastal station to the West of Worthing. The white flanged version in virtually mint condition.		£550
429	SR TARGET “ASH VALE” from the Surrey station to the West of Guildford formally called North Camp & Ash Vale. Good colour and shine, but there are four areas of damage that have been neatly filled but not repainted.		£150
430	SHEDPLATE “70B” FELTHAM plus SC plate. The shedplate has had a lump cut out of the top for some reason and both plates have had the front repainted at some point. (2)		£80
431	Set of three alloy LOCO BODY PLATES from Class 37 “37601”. This loco was the first of 10 Class 37’s that were specially modified to work on the preparation and movement of stock at the Channel Tunnel. The rings were fitted to identify them and were set with the largest at the front and the smallest at the rear. They come with a postcard sized picture of the loco and are in as removed condition having diameters of 27½’’, 16½’’ and 8½’’(3)		£520
432	Wooden headboard “THE SAINT ANDREW” from a LGGB Rail Tour in February 1985 going from Bolton to Inverkeithing via Edinburgh and pulled by 40122, 20204 & 20218, 47519 and then 40122 again. Complete with bracket on back – 28’’ x 15’’ overall.		£50
433	BR(E) unflanged enamel DOORPLATE “PRIVATE”. Good colour and shine with minor edge chipping. Needs a good clean – 18’’ x 3½’’.		£55
434	BR(S) Fully Flanged TOTEM “SWALE HALT” from the Kent station on the line to Sheerness. Good colour and shine with one large repair to the left in the lower panel and another at the right hand end.		£740
435	Enamel ADVERTISING SIGN “RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY GOOD COMPANY! ASK THE STATION MASTER”. A striking sign in red black and yellow presented in good condition with edge chipping only – 20’’ x 30’’. BTC		£160
436	GWR Edmondson TICKET DATING PRESS with small brass plate stamped “A431”. Good original condition.		£12
437	BR Cast iron SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “7334” from a GWR 4300 Class 2-6-0. Originally numbered 9312 when allocated new to Oxley in March 1932 and was still at the same depot when BR arrived. Still 9312 it was reallocated to Chester then Pontypool Road when it was renumbered 7334 in January 1959. 7334’s final shed was Carmarthen from where it was withdrawn in April 1962. In June 1963 it was cut up at Swindon Works. Attractively restored front and back.		£250
438	Brass oval WORKSPLATE “LMS REBUILT DERBY”. The front possibly repainted some time ago the back ex loco – 10¼’’ x 6’’		£70
439	BR(E) Fully Flanged TOTEM “TIVETSHALL” from the Norfolk Junction station, to the South of Norwich, that closed in 1966. Good condition with excellent colour and shine and only minor rusting on the black of the flange with one mark that goes into the white. With minor work would look superb. Not often available.		£1250
440	SR ADVERTISING CARRIAGE PRINT “LET THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY MOVE YOUR FURNITURE” with pictures of a container being lifted off a wagon and then delivered to a house by lorry. Good condition presented in an original type frame – 22’’ x 11’’.		£160
441	Prussian State Railways convex brass WORKSPLATE “No 5627 of 1915” from a T-16 (1) 0-10-0T number 8137 that was renumbered DRB 94.2-4 in 1925. The plate has been repainted and the front polished – 6½‘’ x 4½’’.		£60
442	Cast iron SHEDPLATE “70A” NINE ELMS. Front only repainted some time ago with clear Eastleigh triangle on the rear. (See lot 186)		£420
443	Alloy diamond shaped BUS STOP FINIAL embossed “SOUTHERN VECTIS”. Painted green with slight damage to the bottom circular mounting flange – 8’’ x 6’’ overall.		£30
444	LMS enamel fully titled white on black TRESPASS NOTICE. Whilst the edges have the usual corrosion the lettering is undamaged so an attractive sign – 22’’ x 18’’.		£120
445	BR Cast iron SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “4088” from a GWR 4-6-0 “Castle Class” named “Dartmouth Castle”. A Plymouth Laira engine when new in July 1925 it was still there at nationalisation in 1948. It received a double chimney in June 1958 and was finally shedded at Worcester, Swindon and Bristol St. Philips Marsh. Withdrawn in July 1964 it was cut up in September by Cohens at Morriston, Swansea. Repainted some time ago.		n/s
446	East African Railways brass NAMEPLATE “GIRYAMA” from a Class 29 Tribal 2-8-2 No “2911”. This was a metre gauge loco being one of a Class of 31 built between 1951 and 1955 by the North British Locomotive Company. The loco was an oil burner and was used on Pick Up Goods and as a reserve for when more powerful engines were not available. Also included are the Smokebox and Cabside Numberplate also in brass. All have been face restored only. A very attractive set. (3)		n/s
447	Oval Cast iron WORKSPLATE “BUILT 1958 DONCASTER”. Locos built that year were D2044-9, D3500-2, D3680-6. Front only repainted – 10½’’ x 6’’.		£75
448	Brass Single Line KEY TOKEN “FORSINARD/GEORGEMAS” from a long section on the ex Highland railway line to Wick.		£130
449	GWR distant loop enamel SIGNAL BLADE, being a yellow arm 27’’ x 8’’ with a white 16’’ diameter hoop through. Very unusual and in ex lineside condition.		£85
450	BR(S) Fully Flanged TOTEM “KEMSING” from the Kent station near Sevenoaks. Good colour and shine with one large central chip repair including the letter ”I”.		£230

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

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