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10/11th November 2004

Lots 1 - 200

1.              LBSCR Acme Thunderer Whistle marked “LBSCR P.W.” on side.  Maker’s name on top side J. Hudson & Co. Barr St., Birmingham.  Also marked S.D. on underside of mouthpiece. G.

2.              GWR Card Menu with colour picture of Newquay.  Advert. on rear for holiday season ticket No. 2. (points west of Bodmin) V.G.

3.              Cambrian Railways Rule Book dated 1st August 1898. Black cloth covers.

4.              (Kent & East Sussex Rly) painted wooden carriage board “Wittersham Rd.” 31½” x 4”. Metal edge ends. Maroon with cream letters, old paint. G.

5.              L & N W R Landmine Earthenware Inkwell, 4” dia. 2” high. “L&NWR” incised on side. V.G.

6.              BR (M) Enamel Doorplate “WAITING ROOM”.  18” x 6”. 2 or 3 small chips.  Good colour and shine.

7.              BR (NE) Best Kept Station Garden Certificate issued to Catterick Bridge Station, J. Birkinship, Station Master, Second Class Prize 1956.  11” x 12½”. G.

8.              M & GN Jt. Railway Timetable Summer 1928. 32 pages, map on p. 1.

9.              C.I. “D” Wagon Plate. “900037” 75 ton Ashford 1992 Lot No. 3792. Face restored back original condition.

10.           “G.N.R. East Finchley – Manor Farm Dairy Ld.” Copper milk churn label. Eye- shaped, 7” x 2¾”.  Original condition.

11.           Caledonian Railway Rule Book.  1st Aug. 1921. Red covers with CoA

12.           Liverpool Overhead Railway fold-out map and descriptive guide to Railway, Docks, etc.  6 sides, folds out to show panoramic view of docks and stations in colour on 3 sides with a one page description of line and another page with views taken from Rly.  9½” x 5”, folded. G.

13.           LMS glass inkwell with stopper, “LMS” etched on shoulder facing upward 3¼” dia. 2¾” high, V.G.

14.           S.R. (South Western Section) Docks and Marine Dept., Southampton. Second Annual Staff Gathering. Programme of Smoking Concert at the Coliseum, Southampton, 16th Feb., 1923.  Wine List on back cover. 4 sides.  Blue writing on salmon coloured thick paper. G.

15.           BR (W) Handbill. Discontinuance of Passenger Train Services between Plymouth (Friary) and Turnchapel as from Monday 10th Sept., 1951 and closure of Lucas Terrace Halt, Plymstock, Oreston and Turnchapel.  Alternative services to be provided by Western National and Oreston and Turnchapel Steamboat Co.  Has been folded at some time and small tear in top (with no loss) but generally G.

16.           L.M.S. silver plated wine bottle holder.  Round base with 3 ball feet, 3 round wire supports with round wire top.  4¼” dia. at bottom, 3½” high. Walker & Hall, good used condition.

17.           GWR brass coat hook, with two hooks. 6¾” high, 1¾” wide, Company initials stamped into baseplate.

18.           The Inter-City Express menu folder and Wine List, Jan., 1959.  Laminated card with C o A on front and back.

19.           GWR Regulations for the Guidance of Train Examiners, Greasers and Oilers, Oct. 1921. Red cloth backed boards. From Machynlleth.

20.           Brass Document Bag label stamped “B.R. Inspectors Office, Signal Engrs. Dept., Aberdeen” 3¼” x 1¼”.  Probably very early B.R.

21.           L.N.E.R.  Railway Exhibition of the latest Engines, Passenger and Goods Vehicles at Southend-on-Sea LNER station 20th May 1933. Catalogue of Exhibits with a photo of 10000 high pressure Yarrow-Gresby loco on cover. 8pp.  Folded at some time but generally G.

22.           L.M.S. Route Plan. Shrewsbury-Welshpool, Cruckmeole Jc. – Minsterley – Shrewsbury, Severn Bridge Jc. – Stafford No. 5 – Hadley Junc. – Coalport with enlargements of Coalport, Newport, Donnington, Wellington, Upton Magna, Minsterley and Meole Brace.  Dated 1933. Opens out to 6” x 31½”

23.           Caledonian Railway Acme Thunderer Whistle marked C. R. on mouthpiece. Some traces of nickel plating remain.

24.           G.W.R. Cartage Instruction Bk 102pp,1939. Blue hardback covers, G.

25.           GWR wood/rubber station stamp “Henllan GW 20”.  1⅛” x 1⅛” Henllan was situated on Pencader Jn. To Newcastle Emlyn branch.

Closing Times for Lots 1 to 25 Wed., 10th Nov 6.00 p.m. 01788 521491

                The following GWR Goods Office stamps all originated from Henllan.

26.           GWR wood/rubber stamp.  “Cartage Rebate Allowed.” 1¼” x 2

27.           GWR wood/rubber stamp. “For Country Lorry Service Cartage Beyond Outboundary Area.”  1¼” x 4”

28.           GWR wood/rubber stamp. “The G.W.R. will be pleased to deliver this traffic at ….. per ton upon receipt of your instructions.”  3” x 1”.

29.           GWR India rubber eraser marked with Company initials. ¾” x 1⅓”. G

30.           BR (Sc) Track Plan. Edinburgh – Marshall Meadows dated 31.7.52.  Contains enlargements of Portobello, Prestonpans, Longniddry, Dunbar and Reston Junction.  Also show gradients.  Folds out to 25½”

31.           Index of 3-car Diesel Unit Workings.  Liverpool St., Stratford, Cheshunt, Broxbourne, Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford East 18th June 1962 – 16th June 1963.  6 pp.

32.           BR (E) L.T. & S line. Special Traffic Notice 24 – 30th June 1961.  14 pp.  Includes times of boat specials St. Pancras – Tilbury.

33.           Paycheck “LMS Rugby Coaching” embossed round brass. “191” stamped in centre 1¼” dia. G.

34.           Paycheck “LNER Loco Dept. Colchester.” All embossed, oval, brass, “1181” stamped in centre. 1¾” x 1

35.           Paycheck “LNER Loco Dept. Ipswich.” All embossed, oval, brass, “644” stamped in centre. 1¾” x 1” G.

36.           Paycheck “L.M. & S.R.  C. & W. Dept.” brass hexagon shaped (No.) “3 Dundee” 1¼” G.

37.           GWR Handbill “GWR (in full) Sunday Sailings for Conveyance of Perishable Traffic Through Service via Rosslare and Fishguard.  Butter, Eggs, Bacon …. Will be despatched by a special steamer on Sunday noon, and special trains from Fishguard run in connection, enabling the traffic to be delivered in South Wales, Birmingham, London on Mondays”, etc.  Blue and red lettering, August 1910.  F&G 

38.           LNER Track and Siding diagram Malton.  Shows  engine shed, turn-table, horse dock, coal stack, East & West signal boxes, together with length of sidings, etc. Aug., 1933.  On linen.  10½” x 44”. G

39.           Midland Railway.  Rule Book dated 1st August 1898. Black hardback.

40.           LB&SCR Pay Tin stamped with Company initials. Hinged lid with brass numberplate “121”.  2½” dia. 1½” high. G.

41.           (Cambrian Railways) cast-iron notice. “Shut the gate. The Penalty is Forty Shillings for Leaving this Gate Unlocked.” 12½” x 16¼”, unrestored, with old paint. Recovered from Tanat Valley in 1960’s. G.

42.           L.T. enamel sign. Hampstead – Way Out (with arrow), flanged. Blue and yellow writing on a white and black background.  Attractive manageable sign.  9¾” x 47” V.G. No chips.

43.           BR (W) signal-box diagram (office copy) “Walnut Tree Junction” dated Feb., 1952. Ex. Taff Vale box, junction for ex Rhymney Rly line to Aber Junction.  Folded, 27½” x 96½”.  G

44.           BR (M) small folding timetable. “Train Service Manchester Central and Buxton 9/62 – 6/63.  Gives fares. 1½” tear along fold, otherwise G.

45.           GWR Easter 1934 Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Train and Additional Train Arrangements.  48 pp. Purple writing.  G.

46.           L&NWR  c.i. bridgeplate “L&NWR  150”. Unrestored 11¾”x 17¾”

47.           GWR cast-iron doorplate.  “Parcel Office”.  Face painted in chocolate/cream.  Back unrestored. 3½” x 23⅞” G

48.           BR (W) station sign. “West Ruislip” ex GW/GC Joint line.  21” x 34”

49.           BR (M) Royal Train Notice. 30th October 1964.  Perth to Euston, 2nd November 1964.  Also lists signal boxes which must be specially opened for the train.  8 pp.

50.           BR (S) Hours of Opening of Signal Boxes in the London Central District 1st March 1953 u.f.n.  23 pp. G.

Closing Times for Lot No.’s 26 to 50 Wed., 10th Nov., 6.00 pm 01788 523250

51.           BR (W) Old Oak Common signal box. Description and Method of Operation of the Signalling Control Panel and Train Describer Panel.  33 pp. n.d., probably early 1960’s.  Append ix at back with a list of 100 signals, together with notes, type, etc.

52.           Diesel loco builder’s brochure.  A.E.I. Diesel Electric Loco’s for C.I.E.  36 pp, with photos, diagrams, n.d. late 50’s, early 60’s. G.

53.           BR (W) alloy key-token Borth – Aberystwth. Original yellow paint. G.

54.           Southern Railway oval brass cap badge. “Engineman S.R.” embossed lettering.  Fine original cond.  Ex fireman at Three Bridges. 1¼” x 2⅜”

55.           BR (S) fishtail cap badge PORTER.  Green enamel/nickel.  Maker’s name Fattorini & Sons Ld., Barr St., Birmingham.   Original condition.

56.           B.R. Motive Power Dept. card notice. Re. “Locomotives standing foul of white lines round turntables …..  cast-iron “Caution” plates must be placed in the sockets provided on the turntable” etc.  BR 32709/6. Pin holes in corners. G. 6” x 7½”.

57.           BR (E) Best Kept Station card, 2nd Class Prize. Awarded to Maryland 1954. Lion & Wheel emblem at top.

58.           NBR Operating Notices. (a) Bellingham Livestock Sale 17th Oct., 1891,               (b) Rothbury Livestock Sale 21st Oct., 1891, (c) Peebles Livestock Sales 27th Oct., 1891.  3 items, Fragile.

59.           GWR Hotels, silverplated ¾ pint teapot. 3” dia., 3¼” high by Elkington.  Roundel on side. G.

60.           LMS “D” wagonplate. “LMS 18 tons 37108”. Face restored only.

61.           GWR cast-brass signal lever plate. “9, - FPL for No. 10, Nil, 01 – 10, on 7 lines. GWR embossed on back 6⅛” x 1⅝”.  Unrestored, G.

62.           Carriage print. Stirling Bridge, Stirlingshire by Jack Merriott R.I. In mint condition.  An attractive view of the river with shadows cast on the bridge from late summer sunshine.  Original type frame.

63.           Carriage print. Buckden Palace, Huntingdonshire by Edward Walker A.R.C.A.  A fine view of the squat red brick palace with crennelated towers, surrounded by trees. Original type frame. V.G.

64.           LMS sepia carriage panel. Howth Castle, Dublin, Ireland. V.G.C.  Original frame. View of the castle in the background from the landscaped gardens.

65.           G.W.R. Telephone Bell Circuit Card, Shrewsbury and Craven Arms.  On reverse in ink code for Shrewsbury – Central Wales Jct.

66.           Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Rly. Receipt for money deposited for shares 1850’s.  Unused. Some light staining/creases.

67.           BR (E) Suppl. Operating Instructions. (a) L.T. & S Section) 16th March 1959, 57 pp.  (b) Great Eastern Line, 16/3/59, 82 pp.  2 items both G.

68.           BR (W) Ivorine/Bakelite S & T instrument plate. “Carmarthen Station, Back platform road.” 1½” x 4½”

69.           B.R. (W)  wooden track gauge branded “Plymouth Docks”

70.           BR (S) totem cap badge “PORTER”. Dark green/nickel.  Maker’s name J. R. Gaunt, London. V.G. original condition.

71.           L.N.E.R. (North Eastern area) Northern Division Programme of Special Trains and other arrangements 1st – 12th Jan., 1928.  63pp

72.           L.M.S. bronze carriage ashtray. Tip-up type “L.M.S.” embossed on base, 2½” wide, 2¾” high, 2⅜” deep.  Unrestored condition.

73.           Weston Clevedon and Portishead Railway small Timetable and Fare Poster 14½” x 9¾” Cheap Excursion Tickets on and from 4th July 1938 W. H. Austen, Manager. Green & black writing. Attractive border.  G.

74.           BR (E) Folding leaflet. “The Master Cutler and other new Pullman Car Expresses (Diesel hauled) between Sheffield and Kings Cross Sept. 1958 – June 1959. Totem heading (with Great Northern). Photo of class 40. Slight creasing to edge, otherwise G.

75.           LNER (Southern Area) Signalling Instruction No. 2849. Colour light signalling between Shenfield and Ingatestone 11th Oct. 1937. G.

Closing Times for Lot No.’s 51 to 75 Wed., 10th Nov., 6.30 p.m. 01788 521491

76.           S. R. Service Badge brass/blue enamel, G.

77.           BR (W) alloy key tag. “C M & E E Carmarthen Goods”   5½” x 2”

78.           LNER (Southern Area) Equipment of Train Lavatories. Lists all stations supplied with towels giving the number allotted to each.  Thus 260 allotted to Stratford, 1100 to Southend, 3000 to Marylebone, Liverpool St. unlimited.  Much interesting information 12 pp. 19th July 1926. W. Clow, Superintendent.

79.           BR (E) Football at Tottenham 1965-66. Special and Altered Train Arrangements 10 pp. G.

80.           BR (Sc) Closure Poster.  Proposal to close Laurencekirk on 5th Sept., 1966.  Lists existing services by bus operated by W. Alexander & Sons as an alternative.  40” x 25”. Folded. Pinholes in corners, otherwise G.

81.           BR (W) Circular No. S44 Working of Diesel Pullman Trains.  Comprehensive working instructions for Birmingham and Bristol Pullmans.  Indicates the points on platforms where they must stop.  Thus Bristol T. M. on Platform 9 opposite the white ring indicated on platform support pillar opposite Chief Inspector’s Office.  7 pp. G.

82.           BR (M) Lion and Wheel cap badge. “Inspector” maroon bar. G.

83.           G.W.R. Booklet Classification of Station Masters, Goods Agents, etc. May 1923.  40 pp. Brown cloth covers, some staining on inside of front and back covers.  Contents G. 2 ¾” x 4”

84.           Funeral Train of King George VI. Photograph mainly at Paddington station.  Four BR (W) official photos show cortege, carriages, guards, loco 4082 (photos measure 8” x 6” + 8 good quality photos (6 are 8” x 6”, 2 are 10” x 8” by Fox Photos, etc. Close-up photo of coffin with crown and regalia being loaded on to train and 4082 leaving Paddington, passing Southall, etc.  An interesting lot.

85.           S.R. S & T track diagram.  “S.R. Turnchapel Branch Baileys Siding showing the groundframe with mechanical locking chart.  On paper, folded 7½” x 14”. G.

86.           North Cornwall Railway. Bill to authorise N.C.R. to deviate certain parts of their Railway and to construct new railways 1894.  15 pp. G.

87.           G.W.R. pre-grouping c.i. trespass notice. “Great Western Railway and Notice” in serif lettering.  Attractive “picture frame” border, 11 lines of text.  Recovered from near Thorverton (Exe Valley line) in 1960’s.

88.           G.W.R. cast alloy key token holder stamped with Company initials.  Metal loop, good original condition. From Exe Valley line.

89.           G.W.R. booklet.  Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Trains in connection with Silver Jubilee Celebrations May 1935, 24 pp.  “GWR” in roundel.  Blue writing, inc. 3 pp advertising “Holiday Haunts”, tickets, etc.  G.

90.           LNWR Instructions relating to Transmission of Telegrams 1st July 1911. Gilt block lettering in black boards. 7½” x 5”, 43 pp.  V.G.

91.           BR (W) Signalling Notices. (a) Llanharan New Layout 4th Sept., 1970 (B) Carmarthen and Whitland 6th Nov., 1978  (c) Cowbridge Road – Ford Siding (Bridgend) 7th Jan., 1980  (3)

92.           “London and North Western Railway” (in full) button whistle with image of Britannia. Small dent on one button, otherwise G.

93.           “B.R.–Sc” Star wagon plate. No. 153A Jan. 1952.  Unusual style with date pointing upwards at an angle.  Face restored only, back original.

94.           Cassell’s Official Guide to the L.S.W.R. 1890. Orange paper covers with illustrations of Ilfracombe etc., complete with maps and nice fold-out coloured Pear’s Soap Bubbles advert. in rear. 364 pp + adverts.  G.

95.           Grand Junction Great Western & South Western Railway Junction Co. 1845. Banker’s receipt for share deposit.  Unissued.  9” x 3½”. G

96.           (G.E.R.) “Great Eastern Railway Library.  First supplement to 1914 Catalogue.” 20pp.  Green covers with slight rubbing. n.d., c. 1920.

97.           Colour Chromo type print G.E.R.  R.M. Turbine Steamer “St. Petersburg” by Norman Wilkinson 9½ x 7”.  Attractive moonlit view of steamer.  Printed by David Allen & Sons, Harrow.

98.           (Caledonian Railway) hand engraved brass signal box shelf-plate. “Craiginches North 5” x 1¼”.   Wax infill to most of letters. G.

99.           Brass Paycheck stamped “L.M. & S.R. CME & EE 25 Irlams o’ the Height”. Square with rounded corners 1.5/16th”. Scarce.

100.        C.I shedplate 84C Banbury 1948 to Sept., 1963, Truro 9/63 to Oct. 1965. Totally unrestored.

Closing Times for Lot No.’s 76 to 100 Wed., 10th November 6.30 p.m. 01788 523250

101.        B.R. Instructions respecting the cleaning, trimming and lighting of oil lamps. Jan., 1955.  22 pp inc. diagrams of two types of Tilley lamps. G.

102.        L.N.E.R. Colliery Map of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales, 1936. 4” to 1 mile.  Red cloth covers. Folds out to 24½” x 38”. G.

103.        L.M.S. Vertical Track Plan.  Derby to Stoke Works Junc., Landor St. Junc. To Kings Norton, Coleshill – Whitacre with detailed enlargements of Burton & District, Wichnor Junc. and Kingsbury Branch sidings dated Dec., 1939.  Folds out to 6½” x 32”

104.        L.M.S. Card Notice. “Get the Salvage Habit. L.M.S. wastes nothing.”   Blue block lettering on yellow circles.  Rare wartime advert.  8” x 6” Slight loss at bottom right corner.  Some soiling but an interesting item.

105.        B.R. (W) Enamel sign.  “British Transport Commission British Railways General Bye-laws are available for inspection at this booking office.” Brown and cream.    6” x 4”.   G.

106.        C.I. Wagonplate “Midland Ry. Carriage and Wagon Co. Ld., Builders 1925 Birmingham, England” Small “sunburst” style.  Slightly domed.  Back unrestored.

107.        L.N.E.R. brass cash-bag label stamped “LNER Broxbourne R.R.” (Refreshment Room) 2¾” x 1¼”. Rounded ends.

108.        Book “London and North Western Locomotives Simple and Compound” by Cotterell and Wilkinson 1899, published by The Holland Company, Birmingham.  7 different magnificent fully coloured adverts at the back featuring loco 1501 Iron Duke with much gilt and decoration.  Tear to one of pages (without loss).

109.        L.N.E.R. Track & Siding Diagram “Church Fenton” May 1925. Coloured pencil amendments.  On cloth 25½” x 9½”

110.        East and West Junction & Stratford Towcester and Midland Junction Railways pre-printed memo. from Accountant’s Office, Stratford upon Avon 189-. Unused. 

111.        L.M.S. (Central Div) Book of Instructions for Working Electric Trains on Central Electrified Lines. (Liverpool, Southport, Crossens and Ormskirk Section and Manchester, Bury and Holcombe Brook Sec.)  1st March 1937. Red cloth covers, 46 pp with added supplement. G.

112.        L & N.W.R. Handlamp stamped “Bangor P. Way 12681” and L&NWR with original vessel. Red glass only, otherwise complete.

113.        L.N.E.R Book “The History, Evolution and Construction of the Steam Locomotive” by G. A. Musgrave, Loco Superintendent, Scottish area LNER 1937, 38 pp with many photos/diagrams.  Covers slightly soiled. 

114.        LNER track plan. “Foss Islands Branch”, York, June 1934.  Shows Rowntrees Cocoa Wks, NER laundry siding, etc. Linen.  25” x 10”

115.        Railway Paperwork: (a) Highland Railway Electric Telegraph form (unused), (b) West Lancashire Railway Parcels waybill from Churchtown to Mansfield 1893 (c) Axholme Joint Railway Abstract form from Belton. (3)

116.        S.E. & C.R. Acme Thunderer Whistle marked on top side of mouthpiece and “Hudson Patent” on underside of mouthpiece. G

117.        G.W.R. Hotels roundel silver plated milk jug. 3¼” dia. At base, 3⅝” high, by Mappin & Webb. Good used condition.

118.        Wagonplate “Head Wrightson & Co. Ltd., Thornaby-on-Tees, Makers 1947. Oval cast iron, 9” x 6” Face repainted only.

119.        BR (W) Telephone circuit notice Shrewsbury Exchange – Bridgnorth. Northern end of Severn Valley Railway dated Oct., 1962. 6½” x 4”. Probably the final code notice issued for the line.

120.        G.W.R. Card Menu. Colour picture Falmouth Advert. On rear for holiday season ticket No. 2 (points west of Bodmin) 10/- 3rd class. G

121.        Postcard Farrington Collieries Co., Farrington Gurney nr. Bristol 192-. “Please note we have today despatched the following coal”.  Column lines for number of trucks, owner, weight, destination, etc. Unused.

122.        G.W.R. fold-out 4 page leaflet.  Notice No. 393 July 24th 1910 Introduction of new signal box and signals at Small Heath.  G.

123.        Booklet. “The Operation of Single Lines of Railway” published by Railway Signal Co. Reprint of a series of articles from various issues of the Railway Gazette 1929-30, 65 pp. Photos of Key – token instruments, track layouts, etc. G.

124.        4 x L.M.S. Coat of Arms fish knives. 8¾” long, oval shaped handles and patterned lined border. Full L.M.S crest on handle, by Walker and Hall. Some wear on inscription, otherwise G.

125.        4 x LNER fish knives 8¾” long, squarish tapered handles, LNER script initials on blade. By Hutton.

Closing Times for Lot No.’s 101 – 125, Wed., 10th Nov. 7.00 p.m. 01788 521491

126.        American Interest:  (a) Pennsylvania Railroad Timetables/index 15.8.48 Colourful cover showing steam and diesel in landscape setting, 54 pp.  (b) Timetables 8th Sept., 1957, 50 pp. similar contents. G

127.        American Interest. (a) Baltimore and Ohio Official History 1951, 32 pp with photos. Photo of steam and diesel on cover, map on back.  G. (b) Fold-out map of Chesapeake and Ohio and railway map of U.S.A.  Steam engine on cover.  Small crease tear, otherwise G.

128.        BR (E) LTS line – Special Notice. Notice to drivers, etc. respecting re-alignment of the down through line, East Ham. April 1959.  With pull-out map titled “East Ham Stage 3”. G.

129.        BR (E) Promotional Booklet. “Parkeston Quay 1962. BR totem on cover with photo of ship at quay. 5 pp + fold-out map.

130.        BR (W) Totem cap badge. “Ticket Collector” brown enamel/nickel. Maker’s name J. R. Gaunt, London. Excellent original condition.

131.        Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Service badge. Maker’s name Thomas Fattorini, V.G. original condition.

132.        Cast-iron shedplate. 66E Carstairs June 1960 to March 1967. Face repainted long time ago. Back totally original.

133.        Royal Train Notice.  Liverpool St. to Wolferton, 22nd Dec., 1959. Gives passing times. 4 pp.

134.        G.C.R. hanging card notice. “Great Central Ry. Dray to call.” Complete with original purple/white cord. 10” x 6”. Red writing. G.

135.        London, Tilbury and Southend Railway Public Timetable. May/June 1911 u.f.n., 108 pp. Very colourful covers. Red and blue with C o A of Railway, photo of Southend pier and motto “Shortest quickest and best route to Southend-on-Sea.” Good condition for its age. Rare. 11½” x 8”. Fold-out map at front.

136.        Caledonian Railway Public Timetables.  July – Sept., 1911. Dark blue lettering on cover with C o A. Fold-out map at rear.  Interesting advert on inside cover showing the front of C.R.49 advertising 9.55 a.m. express on Sunday on smokebox. Glasgow – England. Some foxing on front covers but good for age. 70 pp. 11” x 7¼”

137.        Great Northern Railway Time Table.7-9/1911. Colourful cover with G.N.R. loco No. 275 in green.  202 pp. Lacks rear cover.  11¾” x 7½”

138.        South Eastern and Chatham Railway Timetable October 1903 u.f.n.  Very colourful front covers green/red with C o A and photos of Dover, Folkestone, Calais, Boulogne, Charing X and Victoria Station. 12” x 8” Covers detached but complete. 176 pp + map.

139.        S.R. or BR (S) brass key token. “Medstead – Alresford on ex L.S.W.R. Alton – Winchester line. G.

140.        Lancashire and Yorkshire brass guards whistle stamped with Company initials on top. Maker Sam’l Parkes & Co., Willenhall.

141.        L & Y R cap badge. “LYR Guard”. Fine original condition.

142.        (BR/W) Gradient profiles. “Evercreech Junction to Burnham-on-Sea dated August 1958. Stations highlighted in yellow. Paper V.G.  Would frame well.  29” x 9”

143.        LNER pamphlet “LNER (in winking eye) Equipment of the Lines from Liverpool St. to Shenfield for Electric Traction.” 8 pp.  May 1939. With photos and track diagram.

144.        BR (W) Gradient profile. “Minehead Branch.” April 1955. Stations highlighted in yellow. 29” x 9” V.G.C.  Would frame well.

145.        LNER cast-iron bridge number. “LNER 67” casting number B100. Unrestored, lineside condition. Oval 13” x 17”

146.        Great North of Scotland Rly pay tin. Brass plate on lid.  “G.N.S.R. 99”              2½” high x 2⅛” dia. G.

147.        (L & Y R) cast-iron plate. “F.P.” (Fire Point) 6⅞” x 5”. Face restored.

148.        “D” wagonplate. “B760869. Faverdale 1952. Tonnage and lot number unusually left blank.  Face repainted.  Back original.

149.        LMS sepia Carriage Panel.  “Elterwater & Langdale Pikes, Westmorland”. A fine view of the village with woods and mountains in the background. G.  26” x 10”

150.        LMS sepia Carriage Panel. Bolton Woods, Yorkshire. Idyllic view of river flowing through woods, the Yorkshire estate of the Duke of Devonshire. VG condition. 26” x 10”

Closing Times for Lot No.’s 126 – 150 Wed., 10th Nov., 7.00 p.m. 01788 523250

151.        Framed enamel sign “Parcel Post Office.” Overall size 30” x 6¾”.   Blue writing on white background.  Old.  V.G. condition. No chips.

152.        NER Track and Siding Diagram.  “Cattal” on Harrogate – York line.  Blue cloth 12” x 8” dated 22.2.05.  Some creasing.

153.        LMS Booklet. Summer Programme of Rail Excursions, Rail and River, Rail and Sea trips, etc. 1936.  144 pp. from North Wales Coast.

154.        Holidays by L.M.S. 1935 Ed. Colourful cover. 1930’s bright young things posing in rowing boat. Front cover partially detached.

155.        Wagonplate “Dorman Long & Co. Ltd. Clarence Iron Wks, Port Clarence Stn. L & NER No. 547” rect. c.i. 25” x 10”. Face repainted.

156.        Paycheck “LMS Blackpool Central” embossed brass.  1