17/18th May 2005

Lots 1 - 200

1.              Taff Vale Railway cast-iron boundary post. Half round tapered shank, with oblong panel on top with “T.V.R.” embossed. 5¼” wide at top, 38¼” long. Unrestored condition.

2.              G.W.R. card menu. Colour picture of Falmouth (Promenade); advert. on back for holiday runabout ticket No. 2 for Bodmin, Fowey, Truro, Newquay. 6” x 9⅝”

3.              Shedplate 6C. Birkenhead 1950-63, Croes Newydd 1963-67. Small chip in border, with original paint. G.C.

4.              “Great Northern & London & North Western Railways. Melton Mowbray.” card wagon label for Cheese.  Unused. 4¼” x 2¾”. Black print. V64. 2,500–12-07 in small letters top left. G.C.

5.              G.W.R. Hotels C.o.A silverplated one pint teapot G.W.R. full crest on side. 4.11/16^th” dia. at base, 4⅝” high and finial, by Martin Hall & Co. Good used condition.

6.              Barry Railway Rule Book dated Jan. 1916 with 16 pages alterations and additions dated June 1916. This section is a little grubby and some loose pages.  No loss, otherwise G.

7.              Great Eastern Railway Timetable. January 15^th 1917 u.f.n.  136 pp fold-out map at rear; dark blue cover with picture of G.E.R. 4-4-0 and red/white flag with blue shield with 3 gold crowns on; advert. on back for Continent via Harwich.  Small piece of cover (right corner) missing (1½” x ⅜”), otherwise G.

8.              Enamel Sign “Canadian Pacific Railway & Steamship Lines. Book Tickets Here” Double sided, blue background, white letters, 16” x 10”, 4 fixing holes on folded edge. One chip affecting the 2^nd ‘N’ in Canadian. Some edge chips, otherwise G.

9.              Builders Plate. “Built 1957 Crewe” oval cast-iron 10.3/16” x 5.13/16”. Repainted in silver a long time ago.

10.           L.N.E.R. Folding Card Menu. Colour picture of Edinburgh Castle on front cover. Map of LNER system and list of hotels on back.  Contains Wine List and First Day Menu.

11.           B.R. (M) Ticket to Witness Departure of Royal Train from Euston 19^th May 1954. 4” x 3¼” Pink card. B.R. totem logo at top. Envelope.

12.           Wagon Repair Plate. By C.W.W.  T.V.R. 12766. 11.1936. 4¾” x 3¾”. Unusually cast brass. Unrestored.

13.           L.M.S. Hotels copper saucepan.  6⅛” dia., 6¼” high. “L.M.S. Hotels” incised on side. Some signs of use; sides lightly polished G.

14.           Rule Book. London Electric Railway – and Central London Railway – and City and south London Railway. Dated Aug. 1914. Green covers with three companies’ names incised. V.G.C.

15.           “D” Wagonplate. G.W.R. 10 tons 80232. 10⅞” x 6½”. Face painted a long time ago.

16.           B.T. Hotels Turnberry Golf Course Score Card; Arran Course BTH 37533/2.  6” x 5”. G.

17.           L.M.S. e.p.n.s. Sugar Tongs. Full L.M.S. CoA on side; 4⅝” long. By Walker & Hall. Good used condition.

18.           Southern Railway & Chemin de Fer de l’Etat Joint book mark.  All in French. Picture of Guardsman on front in colour. Advert. in back for Paris-Dieppe-Newhaven – London.

19.           G.E.R. “T” carriage key. G.E.R. stamped on shaft. 3⅝” long.  Good used condition.

20.           L.N.E.R. round, bright metal, waiter’s tray. LNER in script initials in centre. 12⅜” dia. Good used condition.

21.           Great Central Railway Rule Book dated 1^st Nov., 1897. Red covers with G.C.R. crest incised. G.

22.           Great North of Scotland Railway. Cruden Bay Hotel Port Erroll Hotel letter dated Aug., 1908. G.N.S.R. CoA with name in full in oval garter.  5¼” x 8⅛” G.

23.           G.W.R. cast-iron carriage ash tray. Tip-up type, “G.W.R.” cast into front.           3¾” long, 2” high, 2½” wide. Unrestored.

24.           L.M.S. Booklet.  Tours in Lakeland - July 3^rd to Sept. 24^th 1939 ERO 53237.  62pp. Map of Lake District on pp. 2 – 3. Advert. for Lake Side Refreshment Pavilion owned and run by the L.M.S.R.  Red covers with L.M.S. crest.  G.

25.           G.W.R. Booklet “The Severn Valley”, 3^rd Edition, April 1924.  42 pp, 2 maps. Severn Valley on front, G.W.R. system at back.  G. C.

26.           Cast-iron notice. “Great Western Railway. Notice. No unauthorized person allowed in this box. By Order.” Serif lettering. Attractive small sign. Unrestored. 8⅜ x 10⅞” G.C.

27.           BR (E) peaked cap by Compton & Webb with silver coloured Lion Holding Wheel and BR (E) fishtail “Porter” badge. Dark blue/chrome. G.C.

28.           BR (M) vertical route diagrams Tebay No. 2 to Kirkby Stephen East/Eden Valley Junction – Appleby East Kirkby Stephen Jn. n.d. - probably late 1950’s after the line went over to Midland region.  21”

29.           Midland Railway Pilotman’s cloth armband. Red cloth with “Midland Pilotman” embroidered in white.  In good cond. with the leather straps and buckles present.

30.           B.R. (W) Publicity Brochure. Devon with colourful painting by Jack Merriott of Clovelly on cover and B.R. totem emblem at bottom.  20 photos inside. Very attractive. G.C. 1950’s

31.           B.R. (W) Publicity Brochure.  South Wales, with a fine painting by Jack Merriott of Pembroke Castle, with B.R. totem at bottom.  13 photos inside.  1950’s.

32.           Handlamp BR (E) LNER pattern with large brass plate stamped “B.R. (E) Boston Gds.” and B.R. (E) embossed vertically on side.  Vessel stamped B.R. (E).  G.C.

33.           L.N.E.R. W.T.T. of Coal and Coal Empties Trains between Concentration Yards and Collieries (Southern Area Western Sec.) Commencing 22^nd May 1944. 8 pp.

34.           Brass/steel miniature signalling staff. Bedford – Willington.  Section engraved on brass. 9½” long. G.  A section on the ex L.N.W. Oxford – Cambridge line, between Bedford and Sandy.

35.           BR (E) G.E. Line Signalling Instruction No. 3341 New Signalling between Stratford, Temple Mills East – West and Copper Mill Junction 21.6.1958.  14 pp + pull-out diagram.

36.           B.R. (S) Hours of Opening of Signal Boxes - London East Dist. 14.6.1954. 23pp.  G.

37.           Brass Cash Bag Label engraved “N.E.R. Gristhorpe”. Good clear engraving. Oval 1½” x 2”. Gristhorpe is between Scarborough and Filey and station closed 16.2.59

38.           B.R. (M) Card fold-out timetables (2).  Diesel Train Services Watford and St. Albans.  (i) 10.9.62, blue print with picture of d.m.u. (ii) 18.6.62, green print.  Opens out to 4½” x 4¾”

39.           Private Owner Wagonplate. “C & G Ayres Owners Reading”.  Oval cast-iron, slightly domed.  Pie-crust edge, 14¾” x 9¾”.  Face repainted, back totally original.

40.           L.N.E.R. Track/siding diagram. “Avenue Junction Thirsk” dated York Oct. 1934. On linen 10½” x 16”

41.           Cast-iron Builders Plate. “L.M.S. N.C.C. built Harland & Wolff Belfast 1948.” Oval 4” x 5”. Repainted over original paint.

42.           Taff Vale Railway Envelopes. (2)  (i) With embossed seal and back flap – Taff Vale Railway Company 1836 with image of goat in middle.  4” x 8⅔” marked “With the Secretary’s Compliments” on inside.  (ii) embossed “Taff Vale Railway Cardiff” on flap 3” x 5½”

43.            Shedplate 32A Norwich 1948-73. Numerals repainted a long time ago, otherwise ex loco.

44.           Enamel sign “PHONE” of L.T. origin. White on black background.       4½” x 10¼”. Generally G.C. with very minor edge chips.

45.           L.N.E.R. Booklet. “Notes for LNER Passengers” 3^rd July – 24^th Sept. 1939.  Cover photo of 4489 Dominion of Canada.  Streamline Topics inside by Kenneth Matthews with T/T of principle E.C.M.L. expresses and sleeping car trains.  Advert and order form for LNER Cathedral plates.  Has been folded at some time.  16 pp.

46.           Worksplate “Built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Co., Smethwick, England 1958. Del. No. 58”.  3” x 4”.  This is the small cab interior plate from D.5313 later 26013. New to traffic 11/1959 Hornsey, withdrawn 3/85 Haymarket, cut up by V. Berry, Leicester. Together with matching “CAB 1” brass plate, 1” x 2”. Both plates cleaned.

47.           BR (E) Menu/Wine List. The Elizabethan dark blue cover with scroll design.  Vignettes of places of interest on back cover, including Royal Border Bridge, Grantham Town Hall, Durham Cathedral, etc.  Has been folded at some time.  One or two marks on back cover.

48.           Brass Paycheck stamped “L & Y R Co” Blackburn 40”. Circular, 1¼” dia. G.C.

49.           Brass token “G.W.R. Workmen’s Club 6d”. Circular 1½”dia. Not common.

50.           Book. Railway Signalling and Communications, Installation and Maintenance, 1^st Edition. Much useful information and photos. 416 pp + adverts. Some light staining in parts.

51.           (G.N.R.) Mahogany Block Bell with underslung bell and side tapper. Good cond. 7” high.

52.           Guernsey Railway booklet “Glorious Guernsey”. 52 pp 2 fold-out maps, G.C.

53.           G.W.R. Traffic Notice No. W.107. Introduction of Train Indicators at Bassaleg Junction, Newport. Dated 12^th Dec., 1940

54.           Pullman Car Co. e.p.n.s. cream jug. Round, CoA on side, letter “O” below. 3” dia. at base, 3” high, anti-splash ring around top.  By Joseph Westby. Good used cond.

55.           Milford Railway. Half-yearly dividend warrant dated 31^st Dec., 1877

56.           L.N.W.R. Crewe Arms Hotel letter. LNWR crest in top middle; lists hotels owned by LNWR on both sides of crest with Crewe Arms Hotel below.  Dated Sept., 1922 5” x 7⅞”; two fold lines across. G.C.

57.           L & Y R Rule Book dated 1^st March 1888. Good clean copy. Green cover with L & Y CoA in gold. G.

58.           L.M.S. cast-iron “D” wagon plate. “L.M.S. Standard 12 tons 8847.” Restored a long time ago.

59.           B.R. Marine Catering Department.  Luncheon Menu for s.s Isle of Guernsey  12^th July 1953.  Has flag, blue background, red and white bands.  Lion over Wheel emblem in centre.  Contents of menu are typed. 5” x 7⅞” G.

60.           Glasgow & South Western Rly Steamers Fish Knife. Full name and CoA in panel on ribbed handle. 7½” long. Ornate pattern on blade. By Walker & Hall. Good used condition.

61.           British Transport Hotels Luggage Label. Caledonian Hotel Edinburgh. Round blue panel with name of hotel in white shield in gold with Scottish lion in red; unicorns both sides. Red emblem above shield with bear above. 4½” dia. G.

62.           B.T.H. Luggage Label. Manor House Hotel, Moretonhampstead. Oblong in green with hotel name in white on two lines. 6¾” x 1¼”. G.

63.           Brass paycheck “L.M. & S.R. C & W Dept., Sheffield.” 6-sided brass, embossed 331 stamped near bottom edge. 1¼”. G.

64.           Paycheck. “L & N W R Goods Broad St.” Round pewter, embossed. “1071” stamped in centre.  1⅜” dia. G.

65.           L.M.S. of Great Britain. Promotional fold-out pamphlet. Visit of The Royal Scot to the North American Continent and the Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago 1933.  Photos of the interior of the train, together with photos of main Scottish attractions – Edinburgh, Stirling, Gleneagles, etc., together with The Triumph of the Royal Scott 1933 North American Tour signed on cover by the two firemen who went on the trip. (2)

66.           G.W.R. Souvenir Booklet for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition in Wembley. 20 pp + map. Some attractive colour plates of scenery.  Some light foxing but generally good. 7½” x 5”.

67.           “Railway cut-out book No. 1 for Children” by Dean & Co., 1930’s. Picture of 6231 Duchess of Atholl on cover.  Carriages, wagons, signals etc.       9¾” x 13”. G.

68.           Cunard Steamship Co. Atlantic Service Brochure for American Tourists landing at Queenstown and Liverpool.  Photo of R.M.S. Caronia and list of ships.  Details of travel and places to see on Great Southern & Western Rly, Lancashire & Yorkshire, Midland Railway.  Many photos.  Green covers.  Generally good condition though covers slightly loose. c. 1905, 32 pp.  Interesting.

69.           LNER promotional pamphlet. “West Riding Limited, the First Streamline train.” 10 pp. Colourful cover. Good condition.

70.           G.E.R. wooden Booking Office change bowl branded underneath with Company initials. 3¼” high, 5” dia. at top. G. 

71.           G.W.R. Jigsaw Puzzle. “Locomotives Old and New.” Complete, in virtually mint condition; as is its box with its map and Literature of Locomotion booklet. Quite Rare.

72.           G.W.R. Jigsaw Puzzle. “London’s Highways.” Complete, in excellent condition; box a little worn.  A rare puzzle produced for Carter Patterson who were carriers for G.W.R.

73.           G.W.R. Jigsaw Puzzle. “Royal Route to the West.” Complete in virtually mint condition as is its box with its Literature of Locomotion booklet.

74.           Edmondson ticket date press together with its box of type.

75.           B.R. (E) Folding Handbill. Day on the Continent by Rail and Air from Southend Airport to Calais or Ostend. From 1^st Feb., 1963.

76.           North Eastern Railway Operating Instructions. Opening of Hull Joint Dock. “Journey of their Majesties, the King and Queen from Retford G.N. to Hull (Paragon) and from Hull joint Dock to Doncaster en route to Kings X. 26^th June 1914.” Gives passing times.  “Note that the Royal Special must not run before time in case it meets with signal checks.” 8 pp.

77.           (L.B.S.C.R.) silverplated two-handled sugar bowl. “Newhaven-Dieppe Service” in garter with marine flag in centre. By Walker & Hall. Very fine original condition. 3” high.

78.           B.R. (S) signal box Train Register book for Lydford (Devon) 1^st Jan. – 30^th April 1963.  Lots of information. Troop trains, snow ploughs, etc.

79.           G.C.R. cast-iron viaduct plate. “G.C.R.288 (29)”. 11⅝” x 13½” with domed top. From Nottingham viaduct over Trent & M.R.Co.

80.           B.R. (E) folding Timetable. Norwich – Dereham – King’s Lynn - Wells next the Sea. Sept. 1961 – June 1962. Green cover with photo of d.m.u. and interior on back cover. 7½” x 5”. G.

81.           Brass Paycheck stamped “Traffic Dept. 144 Brit. Rlys Normanton.” 1½” square with rounded corners.

82.           Carriage Print. “Firth of Clyde” by Frank Mason R.I. With a yacht in choppy waters with a larger steamer in the background.  Nobody captures such marine views better than Mason.  From the LNER series.  Unframed and in mint condition.

83.           Carriage Print. “King Edward Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne by Kenneth Steel. A busy riverside scene with shipping staithes, tugs and barges while above, an express crosses the impressive bridge with its signal gantries. Unframed and in mint cond.

84.           Carriage Print. “Staithes, Yorkshire” by Gyrth Russell. A fine view of the picturesque fishing village with fisherman talking amongst themselves by their lobster pots.  Mint condition; in original type frame.

85.           (G.W.R.) cast-iron sign “S.W.” (Sound Whistle) 19¼” x 28¾”. Face repainted. Back original.

86.           G.W.R. Telegraphic Code Book. “G.W.R. (in full) Code to be used in despatching Telegraphic Messages in order to reduce the number of words.” 1897. Red boards with full Company CoA in garter. 128 pp. G

87.           Highland Section. Track/station diagrams. (i) Plockton, (ii) Stromeferry on Kyle line. 8” x 13” on grey “vellum”. Undated but looks quite old (probably LMS).

88.           Brass cash bag label “L.N.E.R. Dogdyke Wages.” 1⅛” x 2⅞” with rounded ends. On original leather tab. On ex GNR Woodhall – Boston line- closed 1963. G.

89.           B.R. Coaching Stock Diagram Book. BR 501 to BR 820. Gives dimensions, Lot No.’s, builder’s details, etc. Invaluable reference.

90.           B.R. (M) enamel notice. “Lifts not working.  Do not touch. It is dangerous to interfere in any way.” White on maroon. Some edge chipping but text unaffected. Good colour/shine. 6” x 7½”

91.           Letter headed in black block lettering “Midland Railway Chemical Laboratory Chief Mechanical Engineers Dept., Derby.” letter from the chemist to E.W. Rowley, NER. “My time is at present so much taken up with the new laboratory.” G.

92.           Book. “Recent Locomotives of the LMS Railway” by W. J. Bell, with a foreword by W.A. Stanier. Pub. Virtue & Co. N.D. 1940’s. 35 pp with photos, diagrams.

93.           Caledonian Railway enamel Signalbox nameboard. “BRECHIN” with Maker’s name. Falkirk Iron Co. in bottom right corner. Dark blue background, white lettering. Chipping mainly around centre holes but lettering unaffected. Very good colour/shine for 100 years old! 8” x 34” Brechin was a terminus station closed to passengers 5.8.52 with lines going to Edzell, Montrose and Forfar.

94.           B.R. (W) totem cap badge “British Railways” by J. R. Gaunt, London. Brown, nickel edge and letters. V.G.C.

95.           Wagon Labels. (a) Hull & Barnsley Railway “From Sculcoates Station to Biddenden.”  (b) Furness Railway “Inflammable from Barrow Docks to Maryport. (Red type). (2)

96.           Railway Service Badge (1^st W.W.) North Eastern Railway with King’s Crown.    Dark blue/red/white. G.

97.           L.N.E.R. hat with embroidered cloth badge “L.N.E.R. Signalman.” (yellow lettering on black). Red piping around top of hat.

98.           Jowett’s Railway Atlas of Britain and Ireland. Pub. Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1989. 149 maps + index. A nice clean copy of this reference work.

99.           Brass Paycheck stamped “G.C.R.  P. Way Barnetby 193”. 1⅝” dia. G.

100.        North Eastern Railway Telegraph Rules and Regulations Book 1906.                62pp + diagrams.

      Closing Times for Lots 76 -100   Tues. 17th May 6.30 pm 01788 523250

101.        W.H.Smith & Sons New Railway Map of the British Isles. No date but pre-grouping. Green boards; opens out to 33½” x 30”. Some wear but reasonable condition.

102.        An 1886 copy of Agreement between Somerset & Dorset and local landowner for sidings near Evercreech Junction with attached fold-out diagram showing the junction and the siding.

103.        G.W.R. 1932 booklet.  G.W.R. Sites for Works at the South Wales Docks and Plymouth.  34 pp with photographs, statistics and pull-out full colour diagrams of the ports.

104.        L.B.S.C.R. booklet. “Beautiful Brittany’s Wonderland – The Emerald Coast.”  32 pp. Green covers with photos of St. Malo, Mount St. Michael and Dinard.  In reasonable condition for its age (c. 1905). Hole in rear cover extends to four previous pages – not affecting text.

105.        B.R. Station Timetable Poster. Bath Green Park – Bournemouth. 16.9.57 – 7.6.58. Folds out to 29¾” x 28”. Pin holes in corner folds; otherwise good.

106.        G.N.R. Book of Tickets relating to the Conveyance of Mares and Stallions for breeding purposes. Unused.  12 forms and counterfoils.

107.        Books. “Electric Trains, Their Equipment and Operation.” by W.A. Agnew. 2 vols. First Ed. 1937. In original box and wrapping paper from publisher, Virtue & Co.

108.        Southern Railway Acme Thunderer whistle stamped with Co. initials on mouthpiece. G

109.        L.N.E.R. silverplated salt spoon. 3½” long with script initials on the handle. G.

110.        Southern Railway cap badge. “Engineman S.R.” oval, brass.

111.        “North Eastern Rly Central Station Hotel” letter, NER. Three shield device on left, station name on right. List of NER hotels. Dated 7.5.1907. 5” x 8” G.

112.        North British Hotel, Edinburgh. Colour fold-out brochure. 10 interior views of hotel, map of Edinburgh, showing both B.T. Hotels. Folds out to 19” x 16”.

113.        B.R. (N.E.) large handbill Special T/T for Whit. Sun & Mon. May 17^th & 18^th 1964 with Fare List. Hull to Withernsea 12¼” x 9¾”. All printing in red. Sunday on one side, Monday on other.

114.        Paycheck. G.W.R. Docks Cardiff. Dog bone shape, embossed copper 2442, stamped in centre.

115.        Paycheck. (NER) “Neville Hill 737” stamped brass hexagonal, other number under solder.

116.        Paycheck “LNER Loco Dept. New Eng.” embossed oval brass.              1½” x 5/16” G.

117.        Southern Railway Booklet. “Hints for Holidays, Isle of Wight Section.” 1923 edition. 36pp. Map in centre. Many photos, some in colour. Rusty staples have made some pages loose, otherwise G.

118.        L.M.S. Booklet. “The Story of the Irish Mail 1848 – 1934” ERO 53401. 20 pp. Map in centre and lots of photos.

119.        B.T. Hotels Luggage Label “Station Hotel, Inverness”. Oblong, in blue with hotel name in white on two lines. 6 ¾” x 1¼”

120.        B.T. Hotels Luggage Label “Royal Victoria Hotel, Sheffield”.  Oblong with round top. Two blue panels. Hotel name in top, B.T.H. in full at the bottom. Both in red print, white panel in middle. 6¼” x 3 ⅛”. G.

121.         B.T. Hotels Luggage Label “Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool”.  Oblong with round top. Two blue panels. Hotel name in top, B.T.H. in full at the bottom. Both in red print, white panel in middle. 6¼” x 3 ⅛”. G.

122.        Midland Railway pegging block instrument. Mahogany case stamped M.R.Co. on top. 18” high. Good original cond.

123.        Midland Railway mahogany cased block bell. Midland Rly test label underneath. 8” high. Side tapper. G.

124.        G.W.R. Card Menu with colour picture of Newquay by Reilly, showing beach and cliffs.  Advert on back for G.W.R. Holiday Runabout Ticket No. 2. G.

125.        G.W.R. T/T London, Reading & Oxford districts. Sept 30^th 1935 – July 5^th 1936.   4” x 6½”. 108 pp, folding map at rear.

126.        G.C.R. small brass padlock possibly from a cash bag, clearly stamped with Co. initials above the key hole. 1¾” high. G.

127.        L.N.E.R. or B.R. (Sc) sign. “480 ft above Sea Level”. From Glenfarg station on ex NBR line from Edinburgh to Perth via Kinross, closed in 1964. Wood with metal letters 4½” x 36” with rounded ends painted white on blue background. Glenfarg was the summit of the line after a very steep rise from Bridge of Earn.

128.        B.R. (Sc) brass label stamped “B.R. Inspector’s Office. Signal Engrs. Dept., Aberdeen.” 1¼” x 3¼”; 4 holes. Looks early B.R.

129.        Label “Great Central Railway. Passengers’ Luggage in Advance to Beaumaris via Liverpool (Cen.) and Steamer.” Salmon colour, 4” x 5”

130.        B.R. (W) “A survey of future line occupation and proposed reduction in the physical layout of routes of the Western Region.” Dec. 1961. A typescript internal document detailing all the passenger and freight lines to be closed – includes Princes Risboro – Ardley. Discusses routing S & D traffic via Fordingbridge.  Much detail on South West Colliery traffic.       23 pp. + 8 large fold-out Appendices.  An important document.

131.        Southern Railway ticket nippers stamped with Co. initials by C. Plumpton. G.C.

132.        B.R. (W) Appendix to No. 11 Section of the Service T/T. Pontypool Road and Neath Junction. Dec. 1948 u.f.n. Map on cover. 75 pp. A good clean copy with masses of info. on working of colliery lines.

133.        Southern Railway Marine silver plated sundae dish by Walker & Hall. 3” high.   S.R. Marine Flag with Cross and below Company title in scroll. Good, used cond.

134.        G.W.R. Holiday Haunts Bookmarkers: - (i) Devil’s Bridge. (ii) Gloucester Cathedral. Both with attractive etching. G. (2)

135.        G.W.R. Pre-Grouping Trespass Notice. Full company title in serif lettering.  Ten lines of text.  Picture frame border. 21” x 30”. Much scarcer and more attractive that the post-group variety. Face restored only.

136.        B.R. (W) Telephone circuit bell code notice No. 2033 Grange Court Signal box Local circuit. April 1961. 6½” x 4” G.

137.        Shedplate 64A Edinburgh St. Margaret’s 1948 – 67. The sprawling former NBR shed east of Waverley Station. Repainted a long time ago.

138.        G.W.R. Holiday Haunts Bookmarkers: (i) Warwick Castle (ii) Tintern Abbey with attractive etching views.

139.        Midland & South Western Junction Railway W.T.T. Oct. 1^st 1902 u.f.n. Folding out to 14” x 20”. Came from family of former signalman at Cirencester who probably folded it to put into coat pocket. Scarce.

140.        Highland Railway Large Gilt Button with full CoA and garter. 15/16”. G.

141.        Carriage Print. “Dunkeld” by Jack Merriott from the LNER Series. A fine picture looking northwards from the bank of the Tay towards the famous bridge and the cathedral with wooded hills in the background. In mint condition and in original type frame.

142.        Carriage Print.  “Killiecrankie” by Jack Merriott. Shows the viaduct carrying the Highland main line against the backdrop of the wooded gorge with the River Tummel in the foreground. In mint condition and in original type frame.

143.        Carriage Print. Grimsby, Lincolnshire by E. T. Holding. An atmospheric view of the port with many trawlers and tugs with the unusual Italian style tower in the background. In mint condition and in original type frame.

144.        L.M.S. Steamers silver plated sugar tongs by Elkington. “L.M.S. Steamers” in wreath motif. Fine original condition. 5½” in length.

145.        Royal Train Notice King’s Cross to Wolferton Thursday 22^nd December 1955. 4pp. Gives passing times and carriage numbers.

146.        L.M.S. & G.W.R. Promotional Pamphlet. The Isle of Man. Blue and red background with Manx cat in black. Opens out to a colourful map on front cover with motorbikes, golfers, etc. 11 pp inside. Many sepia photos.

147.        Brass pay check embossed B.R. L.M.R. Traffic Dept. Beeston Sidings and stamped 135.

148.        [B.R. (E)] wood/rubber stamp. “Carriage and Wagon Dept. Peterborough East.”  1½” x 3”.

149.        Signalling Brochure. Westinghouse - BR (N) York Resignalling. 23 pp + pull-out track diagram of York. On glossy paper with many photos of equipment, the old signal boxes to be replaced and new Signalbox.  Red cover with photo of station. Punch holes not affecting text.

150.        “G.W.R Pilotman” cloth armband. White embroidery on red. In good condition. Complete with leather straps and buckles.

151.        BR (NE) Codes of Engine Whistles booklet. 27.4.1952.

152.        LNER Special Train Notice No. 953. Whitsun Holiday Arrangements     3^rd – 7^th June 1927. 4 pp

153.        2 Glasgow and South Western Steamships large forks. Full CoA and name in full on handle 8¼” long. Good used condition.

154.        4 LMS full CoA fish knives. CoA on panel on ribbed handle. 8⅜” long; by Walker & Hall. Crest not rubbed. Good used condition.

155.        B.R. (W) Booklet. “A General Guide to Four Character Train Identification System.” 10 pp dated Paddington June 1960.

156.        Paycheck. “G.C.R. Goods Dept.” oval, brass, embossed. 1½” x 13/16” G.

157.        Paycheck. “L.M.S.R. Traffic Manchester (Ex). Square, brass, embossed. 1” G.

158.        Great Eastern Railway Liverpool St. Hotel. Bill and Receipt dated August 1909. G. G.E.R. crest on bill.

159.        L.N.E.R. Whitsun Holidays 13^th – 17^th May 1937. Train Service Arrangements. G.N. Section. London Suburban District. 28 pp.

160.        B.R. (M) Enamel Sign. “Maximum Load 1 Ton.” From a lift at Birmingham New St. White writing on maroon. V.G. colour and shine.  Minor edge nicks only.  2¼” x 18”.

161.        L.N.E.R. folding Menu. “A travelling buffet with bar counter is provided on this train.” with picture of interior of buffet car, tariff of charges on pp 2 and 3.

162.        Builders Plate. “Aveling-Barford Ltd., Engineers, Grantham, England.”

163.        North Eastern Railway Analysis of Coal Sheet from the Chemical Laboratory at Gateshead for Victoria Garesfield Colliery, Pontop. Gives percentage of volatile matter: carbon, ash, sulphur, coke, etc. 10” x 8” G.

164.        4 L.N.E.R. Fish Knives. L.N.E.R. Script. Initials on blade, tapered, squarish handles. 8¾” long. By Hutton, Sheffield. Good used condition.

165.        B.R. (W) Telephone circuit bell code notice No. 2237 for Bransford Road Jcn. Box Booking Office. 6½” x 4”

166.        L.N.E.R. London & Suburbs T/T. Trains to and from Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street, Summer 6^th July – 27^th September 1936. Orange colour. LNER suburban map at back.  192 pp. G

167.        Cast-iron plate. “G.N.R. Maintenance Ends.” 8” x 11¾”. Repainted. Broken and repaired (without loss).

168.        “G.W.R. printed Notice. “To the Staff – War Bonus” to be increased. Frank Potter Sept., 22^nd 1916. Has been folded at some stage. 13” x 8⅓”

169.        [B.R. (N.E.)] Track Plan showing Consett Yard, including loco shed and Consett North and South signal boxes with some lines pencilled in green crayon to be taken out. n.d. 1960’s. Folded. Opens out to 13” x 33⅓”.

170.        G.W.R. Hotels e.p.n.s. two-handled bowl. G.W.R. Hotels. Roundel on side, 3” dia. at base, 5⅜” dia. at top. 2¾” high; by J. N. Potter. Good used condition.

171.        2 x Handlamp front glasses. 4½” to fit G.W.R. (post Group), B.R. (W), S.R. etc.

172.        2 x 4¾” glasses to fit B.R., L.M.S., etc.

173.        2 x 5” front glasses to fit L.N.E.R., G.N.R. etc.

174.        A History of the North British Loco Co. Ltd. on the occasion of the 50^th Anniversary of the formation of the Company. 1903 -1953. 117 pp on glossy paper.  Many photos. Dark red cover with foil “worksplate”. G

175.        B.R. (E) Diesel Passenger Trains: Kentish Town, South Tottenham and Barking. Green covers. 4 sides; has been folded. Slight staining on back. 7½” x 5”

176.        L.M.S. Publicity fold-out pamphlet 23 pp “North Wales”; red cover with the outline of a castle on a green roundel, opening out to a full colour map with vignettes of Menai Bridge – Snowdon Mountain Railway, etc.  Sepia photos inside. G

177.        G.W.R. August Bank Holiday 1939. Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Trains and additional train arrangements.  Blue writing “G.W.R.” in roundel.  43 pp. G.

178.        Wagonplate “For Repairs Advise Wagon Repairs Limited Chesterfield” with Company name in serif lettering. Cast –iron “mushroom” shape.    4½” high, 7¾” at widest. Face repainted, back totally unrestored.

179.        Midland/L.M.S. Bridge Reports Higham Ferrers Branch. Old M.R. Reports which give detailed particulars of each bridge, their construction and sometimes their name.  Filled in later (1931) with report in ink with “Midland” crossed out. (2 sheets)

180.        B.R. South Eastern Div.  Hours of Opening of Signal Boxes. 15^th June 1959 u.f.n. 24 pp. G.

181.        Midland/L.M.S. Bridge Reports. Bromham Road Bridge to Oakley Viaduct (north of Bedford). Includes Bromham, Clapham and Oakley viaducts. These M.R. Reports give a very detailed, printed description of the bridges/viaducts. Detailed condition reports in 1931. (2 sheets)

182.        Cast-iron Notice. “G.C.R. Air Tap 6 ft.” Rectangular with rounded corners,            8” x 11¾”. Face restored, back original.  These signs were mainly situated at Gorton Works and some of the loco sheds and are much rarer than the similar water hydrant plates.

183.        L.M.S. (in full) Booklet. “Instructions respecting the cleaning, trimming and lighting of oil signal lamps.” Dec. 1947.  11 full pages photos including former L.N.W. &   L & Y lamps. G

184.        L.B.S.C.R. Appendix to the Service T/T and to Book of Rules & Regs. Aug. 1922 u.f.n. 279 pp + index. Light green cloth covers. Much interesting information. G.

185.        G.W.R. Time Table. Sept. 25^th 1939 – June 30^th 1940. 259 pp. Cream on brown panel cover. Marked publisher’s copy. Good condition.

186.        B.R. (E) enamel doorplate.  “Enquiries”.  A couple of edge chips, one the size of a thumbnail; otherwise good colour/shine.

187.        Aberdeen Steam Navigation Co. Summer Tours 1929. Small booklet with colourful front and back covers. Brig o’ Balgownie (front). The Old Tolbooth, Aberdeen (back). Fold-out plans and photos of their ships. Lists of steamer sailings, together with holiday tours from Aberdeen. Interesting. G

188.        B.R. (E) Royal Train Notice. Liverpool Street to Wolferton Thursday 21^st Dec. 1961 with passing times, etc.  4 pp.

189.        L.N.E.R. (Southern area) Signalling notice. Colour signalling between Clapton Junc. and Chingford 12^th Jan. 1938 with pull-out diagram.

190.        (Southern Railway) brass cased repeater. Red swinging needle with Signal/On/ Wrong/Off. Made by Sykes.

191.        Highland Section Tracking/siding station diagrams: (a) Borrobol (b) Kildonan. Both on Inverness – Wick line. Ink on grey vellum. Undated, but probably L.M.S. 8” x 13”. (2)

192.        G.W.R. Christmas 1937 Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Trains and addition Train Arrangements, 52pp. Purple print. Good condition.

193.        Carriage Print. “Fort Augustus” by Henry Rushbury. A fine view of the loch with the towers of the abbey behind with mountains rising up in the background. From the LNER series. Unframed and in mint condition.

194.        Carriage Print. “Strathmore from the Sidlaw Hills” by J. McIntosh Patrick.  Looking northwards towards Glamis with the Cairngorms in the background. In original type frame. Excellent condition. LNER size.

195.        G.W.R. photographic panel. “The Thames at Reading.” A boatman leans against one of his rowing boats while the trees in the park cast shadows over the lawns. An evocative view in excellent condition and in original mahogany frame. 10” x 18¼”.

196.        “D” Wagonplate. “L.M.S. 8 tons 37035”. Uncommon low tonnage. Repainted.

197.        20 x Southern Railway Special Ticket Counterparts from Plymouth Friary (printed) to various stations including Turnchapel, Salisbury, Barnstaple, Luckett, etc.  Green paper.

198.        Letter from F. W. Hawksworth, C.M.E. Swindon (and signed in ink by him) to Sir James Milne, Chairman, G.W.R. concerning G.W.R. Retired Workmen’s Association, Swindon. On G.W.R. C.M.E. Dept. headed notepaper. 

199.        First World War copper Armistice Ashtray featuring the railway carriage in which it was signed, with the writing “11^th November 1918. Forêt de Compègne, Le Wagon de l’Armistice.” Decorated leaves surround with French poilu helmet at top. G.

200.        G.W.R. Official Time Table for the Exeter and Plymouth Districts. Dec. 1^st 1931 to Mar 20^th 1932; including Train and Steamer Services; including services to and from principle stations on G.W.R. With map at rear. 98 pp. Cover slightly rubbed.

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