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Railwayananet Auction November 2007

The November 2007 auction has now finished

The final results are listed below. Items marked n/s were not sold.

Please place all bids for Lots 76 – 100 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 7.00pm on Wednesday 14th November 2007

Lot	Description	Picture	Result
76	BR(S) Flanged enamel DOORPLATE “STAFF ONLY”. Good colour and shine with a well matched chip repair and slight marking on the white of the letters -18’’ x 3 ½’’.		£120
77	BR(E) DR POSTER “EAST COAST YACHTING CENTRES BRIGHTLINGSEA ESSEX” by Frank Mason, showing an attractive image of a boatyard and railway line with yachts in the background. Good condition with centre fold - 25’’ x 40’’.		£310
78	GWR/LMS DR POSTER “BRISTOL HAUNT OF LONG JOHN SILVER” with a view of Elizabethan houses over shops by the harbourside. Folded but good condition with a small tear at the bottom of the centre fold - 25’’ x 40’’.		£150
79	BR Cast iron SMOKEBOX SELF-CLEANING PLATE. These were mounted around the shedplate on locos that were this way inclined. Totally ex loco condition.		£110
80	LNER/BR oval brass 9’’ x 5’’ WORKSPLATE “LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 67778 R STEPHENSON & CO 1950”. Built as a Class L1 2-6-4T with works number 7512 and BR No 67778, it spent most of its working life in London at Neasden, Stratford and Kings Cross, moving in its final eighteen months to Peterborough New England. Withdrawn in May 1962 and scrapped at Darlington Works by July. Face only repainted.		£610
81	SHEDPLATE “75C” NORWOOD JUNCTION. Totally ex loco with a clear BR(S) Eastleigh triangle on the rear.		£370
82	GWR early double sided blue on white enamel CARRIAGE NOTICE. One side showing “SMOKING” with the other “SMOKING PROHIBITED”. This sign would have been used on suburban stock workings in and out of the Paddington area, the sign being slotted into a carriage bracket to indicate the restrictions in place for that particular journey. Good original condition - 23’’ x 2¼’’.		£75
83	GWR small wooden CARRIAGE BOARD “MACHYNLLETH / PWLLHELI”, used on coaches going to the end of this ex Cambrian coastal branch. Worn ex carriage condition retaining its metal ends - 32’’ x 3’’		£100
84	BR(E) Half Flanged TOTEM “GRAYS” from the Essex station near to Tilbury Docks. Good colour and shine with a few well-matched chip repairs in the outer panels and some minor scratching.		£520
85	MR Wooden cased brass OFFICE/PLATFORM BELL with 6’’ diameter brass mushroom bell. In good condition and full working order - included is a new 6-volt battery		£40
86	BR(S) CARRIAGE PRINT “SUBURBAN SYSTEM MAP” with Southern in totem in top left corner and showing in colour all the suburban lines to the South of London. An attractive item and in excellent condition displayed in an original type glazed frame - 21’’ x 11’’.		£70
87	Manchester Pullman COAT OF ARMS. These were displayed on carriages of the service that ran from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston and was in fact the final timetabled Pullman service to operate on Britain’s railways. Excellent condition - Mounted on board and presented in a gold frame for ease of display - 24’’ x 13’’.		£50
88	Large Flanged enamel UNDERGROUND STATION ROUNDAL “TOWER HILL” from the District line station serving Frenchurch Street mainline station. Most signs of this size were unflanged and in a brass frame so this sign is quite unusual. It is made up of three parts which are bolted together - 56’’ x 42’’ overall. BTCD		£200
89	SHEDPLATE “88B” CARDIFF (East Dock). Front possibly repainted some time ago.		£110
90	BR(Sc) Half Flanged TOTEM “RIDDINGS JUNCTION” from the Cumberland station on the Waverley route that closed in 1964. A sought after totem in virtually mint condition with just one small well matched chip repair on the right hand flange that just goes into the blue.		£1550
91	Brass Single line KEY TOKEN “ARDLUI / ARROCHAR” from a section of the Scottish Highlands line to Crianlarich.		£150
92	SR fully titled enamel STATION SIGN re the condition upon which tickets are issued. A popular small sign, this one being from Broadstone station displayed by the ticket office, in excellent condition - 9’’ x 6’’.		£160
93	GWR fully titled brass TENDERPLATE “GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY 1623 SWINDON WORKS SEPT 1905 3000 GALLONS”. Locos being built at that time were Class 4000 Star and 4300 Moguls presumably to which this batch of tenders were attached. Over the years they were used on all locos larger than 0-6-0 with the exception of the Kings. An attractive plate that has been lightly face polished only.		£610
94	BR(M) Fully Flanged TOTEM “LEICESTER CENTRAL” from the County Town station which closed in 1969. Excellent colour and shine with flange chip repairs only.		£2750
95	BR(NE) Unflanged enamel DOORPLATE “GENERAL OFFICE & TICKETS”. A little faded with quite large repairs to the corners around the screw holes - however not common and following the old NER title of “General Office” -18’’ x 6’’.		£120
96	GWR Untitled Cast iron TRACKSIDE SIGN “NOTICE WAGONS MUST NOT BE LEFT STANDING BETWEEN THESE POINTS”. Signs using this pattern, which is the same as the classic GWR turntable notice, are extremely rare and were generally restricted to loco shed use. This particular notice has not been seen at auction before and because of the descriptive instructions, could possibly be unique. Tastefully face restored, in white on red, with original condition back - 23½’’ x 30½’’. BTC		£640
97	PULLMAN China “CREAM TOT” with “PULLMAN” on the side above some attractive floral decoration. Excellent condition and just 2 ¾’’ tall.		£65
98	GWR fully titled Cast iron “PRIVATE ROAD” sign with full company name and six lines of text relating to the 1924 Private Road Act. Restored front and back - 25’’ x 16’’.		£140
99	Oval engraved brass WORKSPLATE “KITSON & CO LTD 1909 LEEDS”. From a Class PB15 2-6-0 standard gauge engine built in 1909 with works number 4618 that went to Australia to work on the Queensland Government Railways with running number 499. The back of the plate is stamped “499” and “QG 4618”. Superb deep engraving with front lightly polished - 10’’ x 6 ½’’		£720
100	Alloy NAMEPLATE “FURIOUS” ex D434/50034 built by English Electric with works number 3804/D1175 and entering traffic in August 1968 on the Crewe - Glasgow services. Named in April 1978, after the 1916 built Aircraft Carrier, it kept its name until being withdrawn in June 1990. After a short time in storage it was cut up at Old Oak Common MPD by Coopers Metals Cardiff in February 1991. Presented in ex loco condition - 33’’ x 10’’.		£3350

Please place all bids for Lots 101 – 125 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 7.30pm on Wednesday 14th November 2007

Lot	Description	Picture	Current Price
101	BR(M) Fully Flanged “TOTEM” “ST HELENS JUNCTION” from the Lancashire station to the East of Liverpool being one of three totem adorned stations in this town. Good colour and shine with rusting on the black flange that extends into the edges of the white border.		£1650
102	SHEDPLATE “71I” SOUTHAMPTON DOCKS. The front only has been repainted on this plate from a very sought after location.		n/s
103	GWR Brass CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “4994” from a Hall Class 4-6-0 named “DOWNTON HALL” which went new to Penzance in February 1931, with its only other shed being Didcot from where it was withdrawn in March 1963. It was cut up at Cashmores Newport in January 1964. Face only repainted and lightly polished.		£1900
104	SR/BR(S) double sided wooden FINGERBOARD “LONDON BRIDGE AND CANNON STREET”. Both ends are metal bound and one face is better than the other - 48’’ x 6’’.		£10
105	SR enamel TARGET “ROWLANDS CASTLE” from the Hampshire station on the ex LSWR cross country line from Guildford to the South coast that closed in 1961. Excellent colour and shine with four well matched areas of repair (two of which are quite large) in the green. Presented on a replacement wooden backing board.		n/s
106	CARRIAGE PRINT “GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK” by E T Holding. An attractive view of the river and town, in good condition with just one mark on the left hand border and presented in an original type glazed frame - 21’’ x 11’’.		£75
107	BR(S) enamel TRACKSIDE SIGN “CHARTHAM SOUTH SUBSTATION” from an electrical installation on the Kent line from Canterbury to Ashford. Unrestored with some damage to the top right corner - 26’’ x 6’’.		£65
108	CRUCHLEYS Railway map of the County of NORTHUMBERLAND, dated January 1st 1856. The map folds out to 22’’ x 20’’ and shows all the Railways & Stations in the County. Good condition.		£65
109	Three SR Brass cased SIGNAL REPEATERS one titled “S RLY ON/OFF”, the second “S RLY TRACK CLEAR/OCCUPIED” and the third “S RLY SIGNAL ON/OFF”. All in excellent condition. (3)		£240
110	Cambrian Railways engraved brass Signalbox INSTRUMENT PLATE “FROM NEWTOWN”. A fine example with original wax infill and, measuring 6’’ x 1’’, is larger than the later GWR pattern.		£90
111	BR(S) Fully Flanged TOTEM “FOLKESTONE EAST” from the Kent coastal station that closed in 1965. Good condition with excellent colour and shine and just a couple of tiny face chip repairs.		£350
The following five lots are TRANSFERS mounted on ¼” thick MDF backboards. All are in excellent condition.
112	PULLMAN Coat of Arms on chocolate background - 24’’ x 12’’.		£35
113	Small PULLMAN Coat of Arms on chocolate background - 10’’ x 8’’.		£10
114	LSWR Coat of Arms on green background - 12’’ x 18’’.		£20
115	LMS Coat of Arms on red background - 18’’ square.		£30
116	SECR Coat of Arms on green background -18’’ square.		£50
117	BR(W) Fully Flanged TOTEM “WOLVERHAMPTON LOW LEVEL” from the ex GWR mainline Staffordshire station. Somewhat mottled with some loss of colour and shine and damage to four of the mounting holes but still a displayable example of a popular totem.		£1550
118	SHEDPLATE “66F” BEATTOCK. Ex loco condition.		£250
119	Oval Cast iron WORKSPLATE “BUILT DARLINGTON 1957”. Locos built that year were 84020-29 and D3332-6, D3439-77. The plate is face restored only - 10½’’ x 6’’.		£130
120	SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “68538” from a Great Eastern Holden design 0-6-0T which became LNER Class J69 numbered 7361. It’s whole BR life and death was at Stratford being withdrawn in September 1961 and cut up at the nearby works the following month. The front has been restored, the back is ex loco.		£720
121	BR(W) Unflanged enamel DOORPLATE “COMMERCIAL INSPECTORS” in chocolate and cream with two lines of lettering. Good colour and shine with just a little service wear to add to the signs appeal. It is believed there were only six regional commercial departments on the Western system. First time in auction - 18’’ x 6’’.		£880
122	MR/LMS wooden SIGNAL BOX BOARD with metal letters “BEDFORD LNW JUNCTION” from the Junction box for the ex LNW Junction to the Midland main line by Bedford Goods Yard. Unusual having the Pre Grouping Company name on the board. Totally ex box condition - 101’’ x 10½’’. BTCD		£350
123	BR(M) Fully Flanged TOTEM “HESWALL HILLS” from the Cheshire station to the South of Liverpool. The totem has undergone extensive restoration in all areas but you have to look closely to spot this. First time in auction.		n/s
124	MET & GC JOINT Titled Cast iron TRACKSIDE SIGN “ TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED Penalty Forty Shilling or Imprisonment for One Month”. Unrestored with scalloped corners - 24” x 13”. BTC		£210
125	Cast alloy NAMEPLATES “FIRE FLY” ex Class 47 loco, built as D1656 then 47072/47609/47834. It should have been named at Swindon Works as part of the GWR 150 celebrations, but after this was cancelled the ceremony took place at Windsor & Eton Central Station in August 1985. The plates are unique being in two pieces exactly the same as the Broad Gauge loco of the same name it commemorated. The nameplates were removed in March 1995 when the loco was renumbered 47798 and named “Prince William”. The two plates were cast at Swindon and were displayed on the loco with a GWR crest between. Fronts only repainted and lightly polished - overall the plates measure 35’’ x 8’’. (2)		n/s

Please place all bids for Lots 126 – 150 on 01306 502044, 01306 500467 or 07973 409235.
Bidding finishes at 8.00pm on Wednesday 14th November 2007

Lot	Description	Picture	Current Price
The following eleven lots are original 35mm COLOUR SLIDES, unless otherwise stated of average to good quality and mainly on Agfa film. ALL are sold with COPYRIGHT. The first four lots of the Bristol area are mainly Temple Meads and Barrow MPD..
126	40 Slides Bristol area including: - 48368, 44963, 45186, 45006, 6868, 45056, 6872, 92215, 3659, 5091, 70051, 7901, 2892, 5092, 92235, 6903, 3823, 9626, 45186, 70053, 6855, 82044, 82004, 5952, 7029.		£190
127	40 Slides Bristol area including: - 44264, 48135, 4903, 4079, 6435, 1420, 7029, 70053, 82014, 6855, D7054, 61393, 48100, 48505, 9680, 45006, 70045, 92084, 48088, 73038, 9672, 9826, 43924, 6918, 3852, 48122, 5932.		£240
128	40 Slides Bristol area including: - 45258, 44945, 48762, 44135, 45006, 7029, 92238, 7925, 80064, 70045, Barrow Lane, 6028, 6935, 5061, 6435, 6973, 92212, 7922, 92028, 6141, 4115, 82001, 70052, 75025, 6855, 45288, 5092.		£160
129	40 Slides Bristol area including: - 41249, 9626, 82041, 70045, 7749, 5243, 4698, 48510, 44805, 92243, 82001, 45231, 82044, Barrow Lane, 7029, 70053, 47276, 82041, 44662, 6841, 9626, 6872, D1733.		£220
130	197 Slides mainly Bristol area - mostly average and some poor quality. This is a delve of slides lacking identification but obviously in the main taken in the Bristol area. These slides were taken in all conditions and may include the odd gem when the locations are recognized.		£160
The next three lots in the main are from the Somerset and Dorset lines featuring Bath Green Park station, Bath Green Park shed, Evercreech, Highbridge, Templecombe etc.
131	20 Slides mainly S&D including: - 82041, 40700, 75023, 41206, 76006, 34006, 53807, 40563, 73068, 92000, 73001, 7029, 41290.		£220
132	20 Slides mainly S&D including: - 82041, 7029, 73054, 75071, 92006, 41307, 41206, 80085, 73001, 53808, 40634.		£210
133	20 Slides mainly S&D including: - 41223, 41249, 92001, 34006, 41206, 75072, 53810, 73019, 80043, 82041, 41296, 76057		£160
134	26 Slides West country including: - 1450, 6372, 7304 Dulverton, 31840, 31843, 41291/41206 Barnstaple, DS234 Meldon Quarry, 41291, 1471 Exeter, 1451, 1466 Hemyock, 80041 Oakhampton, W55025 Torrington.		£160
135	50 Slides Industrial including: - 27 of Port of Bristol locomotives S3, S4, S5, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, others are from South Wales and the remainder are unidentified.		£60
136	50 Slides Scotland & N England with 46242, 44802, 42210, 46256, 45187, 45512, E3012, 42810 noted in the North of England area whilst the Scottish slides are mainly views of stations and lineside buildings. Locations noted include Georgemas, Ballachluish, Kinbrace, Kildonan, Thurso and Lairg.		£180
137	BR(Sc) Half Flanged TOTEM “LEUCHARS JUNCTION” from the ex NBR Fife station to the South of the Tay Bridge. Good colour and shine with a couple of small well matched chip repairs. First time in auction.		£680
138	GWR Post Grouping Cast iron DOORPLATE “LADIES ROOM”. Front possibly repainted some time ago – 20’’ x 5’’.		£90
139	BR(S) QR enamel POSTERBOARD HEADER “TRAIN SERVICE”. Good colour and shine with minor edge chipping and a couple of marks on the face - 45’’ x 5’’.		£55
140	SHEDPLATE “73D” GILLINGHAM (Kent). The front is ex loco but the back, which has a clear BR(S) Eastleigh triangle, has been repainted at some point.		£420
141	GWR brass CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “7020” from a Castle Class 4-6-0 named “Gloucester Castle” which went new to Cardiff (Canton) in May 1949. Later it spent a long time at Old Oak Common with just the final few months at Southall. Withdrawn in September 1964, it had been cut up by the end of the year courtesy of Hayes at Bridgend. Excellent condition with the front possibly repainted, the back untouched.		£5050
142	GWR Cast iron SIGNALBOX BOARD “TORQUAY SIGNAL BOX” from the South Devon seaside station at the heart of the English Riviera. A very attractive and manageable plate that has been tastefully face restored in white on black with the rear left in ex box condition. This was the only plate on the platform box and it has been in private ownership since being removed and sold by BR. The box still exists as an architects office and the bolt holes remain visible from the platform - 60’’ x 9’’. Superb - don’t miss. BTC		£2750
143	LMS oval Cast iron WORKSPLATE “LMS BUILT 1947 HORWICH”. Locos built that year were Class “4” 43000-2, Class “5” 44783-99 and 44992-9. Ex loco condition - 10’’ x 6’’.		£170
144	BR(W) Fully Flanged TOTEM “PORTH” from the Glamorgan junction station situated between Pontypridd and Treherbert. Excellent condition with good colour and shine with just a couple of small chip repairs on the edges.		£420
145	SHEDPLATE “70F” FRATTON then BOURNEMOUTH. Restored condition with a clear BR(S) Eastleigh triangle on the back.		£160
146	Brass Single line KEY TOKEN “CORROUR / TULLOCH” from a mountainous section of the ex NBR line to Fort William.		£230
147	LMS Alloy HAWKESEYE STATION SIGN “GRINDLEY BROOK” from the ex LNW Cheshire Halt between Whitchurch and Chester that closed in September 1957. Rescued from the station on closure it has been stored in a garage ever since - 55’’ x 18’’ overall.		£1050
148	BR QR POSTER “SUFFOLK SEE BRITAIN BY TRAIN” by L Squirrell featuring Monks Eleigh near Lavenham with a view of the village green and church and with British Railways in totem at either end. Good condition, mounted on linen - 48’’ x 40’’.		£275
149	Terence Cuneo Limited Edition Print “KING GEORGE V” showing the down Royal Duchy leaving Dainton Tunnel. The print, signed by Cuneo and Peter Prior, is No.97 of 850 and is mint condition presented in an attractive glazed frame - 34’’ x 29’’ overall.		£170
150	GWR NAMEPLATE “WILLESLEY HALL” from GWR 4-6-0 Modified Hall “6967” built at Swindon in1944. Sheds included Oxley, Bristol Bath Road, Reading, Weymouth, Swindon, Southall and Oxford. Withdrawn in December 1965 the loco was cut up by Cashmores early the next year. The name originated from a building near Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire which has since been demolished. The green splasher and lining appear to be original paintwork and corroded strapmarks and ‘6967’ are visible on the back. The plate is an extremely rare example of a Modified Hall with full beading with the widely spaced boltholes associated with the 49xx and some 59xx loco nameplates. An opportunity to acquire an interesting and distinctive nameplate. Comes with a b/w photo of the loco. BTC		£7050

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