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17/18th May 2005

Lots 601 - 800

  1. Leather Cash Bag with attached brass plate stamped “B.R.Wages Grimsby Town”
  2. (N.E.R.) Track/siding diagram “Goldsborough” on Harrogate – York line. On blue linen, dated 5.10.03.  7¾” x 11½”.
  3. L.M.S. Vertical Track plans. Windermere – Oxenholme No. 3. Low Gill – Ingleton, Bare Lane –Hest Bank, Glasson Dock – Lancaster No. 4, Knott End – Garstang and Catteral. With enlargements of Kendal, Windermere, Bare Lane – Morecambe. Revised Aug. 1932.
  4. Stevens brass lever lead. “7 Up Starting.” (Painted) Distinctive notched corners. Ex. L.S.W.R.
  5. Locomotive and their Working by Simpson and Roberts. 2 volumes 1952. 562 pp with many pull-out diagrams, etc. A standard work in v.g.c.
  6. G.E.R. ledger. Record of Post Letter and Parcels Stamps received from Audit Dept. for Ongar Station. Covers loose and partially disbound but contents still seem complete. Started 1905 up till 1949.
  7. Auto Wiring Diagram. L.P.T.B. Northern Line. Moorgate to Drayton Park. Folds out. Dated 23.12.1936. Hardback covers marked London Transport, Office of Chief Signal Engineer.
  8. G.E.R. cast-iron bridge number. “2428”. Distinctive octagonal shape. Face repainted. 8” x 11¾”.
  9.  S.R. galvanised bucket. (Somewhat dented, but still holds water), together with S (E) R cast-iron axle box cover. (2)
  10. First Class Pullman Wine List. Folding card. Dated 7-93. Red/cream cover with bottle and corkscrew. 11½” x 4”.
  11. B.R. (S) Passenger T/T’s (a) May 31st – Sept. 26th 1948 (with map) (b) Sept. 27th 1948 u.f.n. Fairly good condition. Green covers. (2)
  12. B.R. (E) March – Whitemoor Yard. Proposed modifications to Water Supply to M.P. depot. A very detailed plan showing all track from March station to Twenty Foot. River with enlargements and modifications. In coloured inks. 1950’s. Folded.  21” x 100”.
  13. “L.P.T.B.” embossed station fire bucket. Good condition.
  14. “Scottish North-Eastern Railway” consignment note for Game, Rabbits, Fresh Fish and Other Perishables (used) 1863, together with 2 x Dundee & Arbroath Rly Goods Forwarding Notes (used) 1863. (3)
  15. “D” Wagonplate. (i) DB986736 20T Cambrian 1955 Lot 2778 (unrestored) (ii) B784668 12T. Wolverton 1963 Lot 3392 (alloy) Unrestored. (2)
  16. B.R. (W) Sectional Appendices. (i) Newport Traffic Dist. July 1960 174 pp. Lot of information on working of colliery lines. (ii) Birmingham Traffic Dis. 215 pp. Oct. 1960.
  17. LNER Track/Siding Diagram. Seamer dated July 1928. On linen. Shows the station & two signal boxes. Rolled. 9” x 29”.
  18. Modern Badges.  (i) “Network Southeast Guard.  (ii) N.S.E. Trainman (iii) NSE Leading Railman. (iv) “Traffic. South Region Guard.” oval, brass. (v) “Motive Power South Reg. Train Driver” oval. (vi) Kent Coast – with 3 lions on banner. (vii) “Kent Link.”  (7)
  19. Midland Railway cast-iron Trespass Notice. Alexis L. Charles 1899. 19½” x 26”. Repainted.
  20. B.R. (Sc.) Handbills.  (i) Evening Excursions to Aberdeen from Insch, Inverurie, Kinaldie. Kintore, etc. June – Sept. 1959. (ii) Train Control Arrangements for 2nd Class for Aberdeen, June – July 1963. (iii) Day Tours from Fort William and other stations in Lochaber on Train/Steamer 4 pp. with picture of Castle Moil, Kyleakin. Summer 1964. (3)
  21. Modern Badges (i) “Streatham Hill E.M.U.T. 1936-1986 50 Loyal Years”             (ii) Victoria Road N.U.R. branch – (Pictorial);  (iii) The 1066 Electrics; (iv) South African Railway and Harbour Workers Union; (v) London & Greenwich Railway 1836 – 1986. (vi) Ashford Guards 1989. (viii) N.U.R./Aslef Solidarity 1984.
  22. L.M.S. Vertical Route plans. Whitehaven Corkickle – Carnforth, with enlargements of Barrow area. Amended 1937.
  23. Wagon Labels: (i) G.W. & G.C. Joint; (ii) North Staffs from Burton (Horninglow St); (iii) Manchester Ship Canal from Manchester Docks. (iv) Cockermouth Keswick & Penrith from Threlkeld. (v) Furness Railway “Inflammable”  (vi) L.N.W.R. Fresh Meat; (vii) “L.N.W.R. Perishables”; (viii) Maryport & Carlisle from Aspatria. (All used). (8)
  24. Cast iron Builders Plates. (i) “B.R. Wolverton Lot No. 30351 1957” (ii) Pressed steel lot No. 30400/1957. Both oval 4½” x 7”
  25. B.R. (E) G.E. Line Working of Special Traffic and other general arrangements. 2nd Nov. 1959, including working of “shops” engines between Stratford & Palace Gates, etc. 28 pp. G. Together with B.R. (E) Working of Electric Sets L.S. – Southend Vic. – Clacton, etc., Summer 1962 (2)

Closing Times for Lots 601 – 625    Wed. 18th May 8.00 pm 01788 521491

  1. G.W.R. Appendix to No. 8 Section of Service T/T’s. Newport, Blaenavon, Brynmawr, New Tredegar and Talyllyn Jct. Good condition. Map on front cover, 131 pp. Much info. on working colliery branches – covers B & M.
  2. North Eastern Railway small pattern Trespass Notice. N.E.R. (in full) “Notice Any Person found Trespassing on this Railway will be liable to a penalty of forty shillings which will be strictly enforced. G. N. Wilkinson, Secty.”  27¼” x 17”. Face repainted, back unrestored. Much rarer and more attractive than the large, heavy trespass.
  3. L.N.E.R. (NE area) Programme showing alterations in the Electric Train Services on the Tynemouth branches 10th – 12th June 1935. 32 pp
  4. Great North of Scotland Railway. Reference concerning Mr. A. Anderson on G.N.S. Audit Office, Aberdeen, headed paper, together with a mounted photo of Strichen Station Staff in G.N.S. days; another of the staff in front of Strichen Signalbox and a photo of Mr. Anderson in front of the station nameboard at King Edward as a Station Master in LNER days.
  5. B.R. (W) Signalling Notices. (i) West Wales m.a.s. Felin Fran to Grovesend Colliery Loop June 1973. (ii) Grovesend Colliery Loop to Llandilo Jct. /Pantyffynno. July 1973. Both with pull-out diagrams. (2)
  6. L.N.E.R. – (NE) Programme of Working of Parcels, etc Traffic. Christmas and New Year 1935-6. 37 pp.
  7. Shedplate. 10F Lower Ince 5/10 – 3/52 Rose Grove 9/63 – 8/68. Face repainted a long time ago.
  8. G.W.R. Loco & Carriage Dept Invoice for making connection for Water Supply, Ocean Quay, Fishguard 27.10.1917, together with G.W.R. invoice to D. Davies & Sons, Cardiff for cost of supplies, including whistle, GWR pattern buffers for their engine “Lewis Rhondda” 28.11.1917 (2)
  9. “G.W.R. Dining Car silverplated cream jug by Elkington. With “Dining Car” in the garter and “G.W.R” in intertwined letters in the middle of the emblem. Good original condition, 3” high.
  10. Airey’s Railway Map of the South of England dated 1895. Dark red leather backed covers with title in gold tooling.  Opens out to 29¾” x 44½”.  Excellent condition.
  11. R.C.H. Official Railway Map of Staffordshire District 1918. Black boards, title in gilt. Excellent condition. Opens out to 26½” x 42”
  12. Airey’s Railway Map of Yorkshire District dated 1895. Dark red leather backed covers.  Opens out to 29¾” x 44½”.  Excellent condition.
  13. R.C.H. Railway map of Lancashire & Cheshire Districts 1901. Dark red leather backed covers.  Opens out to 46” x 30”. Good condition.
  14. B.R. (W) Appendix to No 4 of Service Time Tables. Bristol – Didcot – Lydney, Severn Tunnel Junction, Highbridge. Dec. 1948. Map in front cover. 177 pp. Good cond. Lots of information on working of branches, etc.
  15. Cast-iron notice. Midland and Gt. Northern Joint Railway. “Trespassers will be prosecuted. By Order.” 14½” x 31”. Front repainted, back ex lineside. Midland pattern sign.
  16. L.N.E.R. (NE) Programme of arrangements re. Conveyance of fruit, flowers and other perishable traffic 1935. T/T’s of trains to South, Covent Garden and Wisbech dist., etc. 18pp.
  17. G.W.R. Loco Dept. Invoice signed by G. J. Churchward. To transfer value of following machines sold to S.E & C.R. for repair shops (France), together with an invoice for the cost of supplying tools to the Stratton Ammonium Nitrate Factory (Swindon). Dec. 1917.
  18. Printed Notice. “Newcastle and Carlisle Railroad.” Tenders are wanted for the supply of 1,500 cubic yards of Walling Stones … to be laid down … at, or near where Brampton & Penrith Roads cross, or at the Rail Road side near Milton Beck … etc. July 3rd 1833. Printed by Henry Lancaster, Brampton. An original item from the dawn of railways. Minor creasing but very good for its age. 7½” x 9”.
  19. S.R. brass Signalbox plunger with white enamel ring with “Platform bell” in black lettering. Good condition.
  20. Card Notice. “County Donegal Railways. You will feel First Class if you travel First Class. We provide First Class for you (with a hand pointing on either side at the word “you”. First Class Only a Trifle over Third. Book First.” Lettering in blue. Probably 1920’s. Quite good condition. 8” x 11½”.
  21. Builder’s Plate. “B.R. Derby L.L. (Litchurch Lane) Lot No. 30953/1979” oval cast-iron 4½” x 6⅞” Repainted.
  22. B.R. (W) Signalling Notice. m.a.s. Old Oak Common (Paddington Suburban/Paddington, Subway Junc. and Portobello. Sun. 12th Nov., 1967, with pull-out diagram.
  23. G.W.R. Cast-iron cabside 3694 ex Collett pannier tank, built Swindon March 1941. A Banbury engine up to 1953. Other sheds included Barry, Swansea Victoria, Tyseley. Withdrawn from Newport Ebbw Jct. 12/63. Scrapped Hayes, Bridgend 1/64. Face repainted. Back ex loco.
  24. G.W.R. Great War Swindon invoice signed in ink by G. J. Churchward. Manufacture of 9.2” Base Adaptor Forgings from crop ends of 6” shell Billets consigned to National Shell Factory, Washwood Heath, Birmingham and to the Projectile Co., Staines, Middlesex, Nov. 1917.
  25. L.N.E.R. silverplated sugar tongs by Walker & Hall. LNER in script lettering. 5” long. Excellent original condition.

Closing Times for Lots 626 – 250     Wed. 18th May 8.00 pm 01788 523250

  1. Large Handbill “Welsh Highland and Festiniog Railway. Grand Five Valleys Circular Tour Zigzagging through Gorgeous Welsh Mountains and Lake Scenery. Every Week Day of July 20th – Sept., 11th 1931.” 10” x 7 ½”. G., together with a printed notice “Festiniog Railway Parcels for Portmadoc. Cases are continually arising of G.W.R. stations booking Parcels to Portmadoc (Cambrian Rys) when not specially consigned to that Co. …etc. F. G. Crick, Portmadoc 1st May 1907.”
  2. Co. Donegal Railways including Strabane & Letterkenny R. Timetables. 5th Oct. 1959 u.f.n. Picture of rail car on cover together with Co. Donegal Rys Omnibus T/T 18th June 1961 u.f.n. (2) Rusty staples, otherwise G.
  3. L.N.E.R. Welch Patent signal lamp interior, brass plated “Wood Green” L.N.E.R. embossed at top. Restored to superb condition – all copper gleaming.
  4. “Snailbeach District Railway” headed letter concerning Income Tax 1937 together with Festiniog large handbill Splendid Day Tour and on other side “A Day at Snowdon on the Marvellous Rack Railway.” with times, etc. 1930’s. G. (2)
  5. G.N.R. cast-iron paperweight. Co. initials incised. G.
  6. L.N.E.R. glass inkwell, LNER large clip and L & N.E.R. No.2 pen nib. (3)
  7. Handbills: (i) L & L S Rly Easter Arrangements 1934. (Black on red) folds.           (ii) County Donegal Railways Excursion Arrangements 1926. 4 pp (2)
  8. B.R. (E) “Guard” fishtail cap badge, dark blue/gilt. G.
  9. B.R. (W) handbills (i) Rail Services to Devil’s Bridge Summer 1958. Folds, otherwise G. (ii) Cheap Tickets to Devil’s Bridge June – July 1957. Rust stain & tears (no loss) – only fair. (iii) Welsh Highland Railway (light railway) Co. Supply Form from 192- (unused). G.
  10. 2 L.N.W.R. desk drawer handles. Nice heavy brass castings with Co. initials stamped on face. Good condition.
  11. B.R. (Sc.) Relief Excursion and Special Train Arrangements (i) Jan 27th – Feb 2nd 1951 – includes Macduff, Inveramsey, etc. (ii) Aug 26th 1st Sept 1950. Includes excursions to Aberdeen from Macduff, Ballater. etc. (2)
  12. B.R. Enamel Badge. “The Aberdonian”. Rectangular, red background, gilt lettering with three castles in white. Given to train crews in early 1970’s to promote the train. 1½” x 1¾” G.
  13. Col. Stephens Interest. Annual Passes 192-. Asking for passes over other Companies lines in return for passes over the 13 Col. Stephens’ lines which are all listed in top left hand corner (unused), together with a gummed paper t/t for Festiniog and connections with G.W. & L.M.S. April 2nd 1923 u.f.n.
  14. L.N.E.R. silverplated teaspoon by Turner, Sheffield. LNER in intertwined letters. V.G.C.
  15. S.R. (i) Central – Eastern Appendix to W.T.T. 26.3.34  (ii) General Appendix 26.3.34 (iii) S.R. Permanent Speed Restrictions 14.11.34 (covers loose)
  16. “L.N.E.R. Restaurant Car” china side plate by Mintons. Blue edge band and writing LNER in the very ornate 1920’s script. 7” dia. G.
  17. B.R. (M) Midland Main Line Diagrams: (i) Oakley Water Troughs – Bedford – Houghton Conquest (ii) Harpenden Jn – St. Albans City 4/61.
  18. B.R. (W) Handbills (a) British Aeroplane Co. Open Day to North Filton Platform for Bristol T.M., Bedminster etc. Sept. 1956. (ii) B.R. (W) Special Weekend Excursions to Blackpool from Bath (Green Park) Highbridge, etc. July 1956 (iii) Blackpool Illuminations Aug. 1956. G.C.
  19. L.M.S. Vertical Route plan. Amlwch – Gaerwen, Red Wharf Bay – Holland Arms Bangor Bethesda,  Prestatyn – Dyserth, Holywell Jc – Holywell Town. Amended Nov. 1939
  20. B.R. (E) Enamel badge. “The Talisman”; rectangular black background.            Silver medallion in centre with hermit logo in centre. Given to train crews in 1970’s to promote the express G. 1⅞” x 1½”
  21. Enamel sign: “General” white writing on black. Fairly old. Of railway origin ex Leamington Spa. 6” x 30” Some edge/hole chipping.
  22. 2 x L.M.S. brown Bakelite carriage light fitments with Company initials embossed. Somewhat art-deco in design.
  23. B.R. (W) Poster. “The Red Dragon” black/white photo of Secretary holding Bakelite phone – “They want to know whether you’re attending personally. Can I say you’re catching the Red Dragon?” B.R. totem and roundel. Rolled 40” x 25” Good condition. 1962.
  24. B.R. (W) poster “Bristol Pullman.” Photo of executive with the statement “The 120 minutes of smooth travel between Bristol and London on the Bristol Pullman fitted his schedule first class.” Rolled 40” x 25”. G.
  25. B.R. (W) Poster. “The Mayflower” – The Business Special that gets you from Plymouth to Paddington – Swift and Smooth.” Pictorial B.R. totem in roundel.   40” x 25”. G     

Closing Times for Lots 651 - 675     Wed. 18th May 8.30 pm 01788 521491

  1. L.N.E.R. Silverplated serving spoon by Walker & Hall. Company title in full on handle in block letters. Very good original condition.
  2. G.W.R. Order of Service Card for Armistice Day. Fri., 11th Nov., 1932 (Fourteenth Anniversary); purple on thin, cream card. Very clean, small spike hole in l.h. corner; otherwise V.G.C.
  3. L.N.E.R One pint beer glass. Full Company title in capitals etched around the top part of glass. A couple of base chips don’t really detract.
  4. B.R. (S) Hours of Opening of Signal boxes London (Central) Dist. 12th Sept. 1960 u.f.n. 26 pp. G.
  5. L.N.E.R. (embossed) Welch patent signal lamp plated “Retford” in superb order throughout. All copper polished, etc.
  6. Carriage Print. “Southwold, Suffolk” by F. W. Baldwin. Looking south along the busy beach and the lighthouse in the background. Original type frame. Excellent condition. L.N.E.R. Series.
  7. Carriage Print. “Thaxted, near Elsenham, Essex.” by F. W. Baldwin. Looking up the hill towards the church with its tall spire and mediaeval half-timbered buildings in the foreground. Original type frame and in excellent condition.
  8. (Grand Union Canal Co.) Enamel notice. “Danger of grounding other craft or breaching canal. Ensure proper closing of paddles. Do not leave lock until paddles are closed.” Red on white. 9” x 18” From Tring area. Chipping around fixing holes though only one letter affected.
  9. G.W.R. handbills: (i) Half Day Excursions to Chepstow, Lydney, Cheltenham, Stratford on Avon, Birmingham, etc. Also Rugby International Wales v Scotland Feb 2nd 1935. (ii) Half Day Excursions Dec. 1938. Barry and Penarth districts.   Both G.C. (2)
  10. B.R. (E) 1950’s Badge. “The Elizabethan”. Dark blue enamel background, nickel lettering scroll shaped. G.
  11. Memo. East and West Junction and Stratford Towcester and Midland Junction Railways. To Mr. Smart (S. M. Ettington). Re. East & West Wagon No. 148. This wagon is shown as standing at your station from the 14th to the 19th instant. Please say what the reason was for keeping it there.” Signed by C. Hobbs, the Company Accountant.
  12. G.N.R. cast iron crane plate. “G.N.R. Regd. No. T578” rect.  4⅜” x 8⅜” Front repainted. Back original.
  13. B.R. Promotional fold-out brochure. “The Wye Valley” with a superb pictorial view looking down the Wye near Symonds Yat by Jack Merriott. Map of lines including Hereford – Three Cocks, Mid Wales – through Rhyader, etc. G. 1950’s.
  14. B.R. (NE) Promotional fold-out brochure. “Teesdale” with a superb full page picture with the river, watermill, etc. by T. Armstrong. Map shows the Stainmore line and line to Wear Head. Excellent condition. Dated 1950.
  15. B.R. (S) fully flanged totem “Erith”. Virtually mint. In south east London between Woolwich and Dartford.
  16. B.R. (W) West Wales m.a.s.  (I) Dynevor Jct – Burrows Sidings, Neath and Brecon Jct, Felin Fran. Feb. 1973. (ii) Llandilo Jct – Pembrey, Dec. 1973. (2) Both will pull-out diagrams.
  17. Book “Great Western Way by J. N. Slinn published by the Historical Model Railway Society 1978. 274 pp. + colour chart at the end. Not an easy book to get and a mass of useful info. and photos. Half leather binding. G.  
  18. Southern Electric fork by Mappin and Webb. Attractive design featuring the S.E. “flash” and with outline of e.m.u. Good used condition.
  19. Shedcode 6B. Mold Junction 1948 – 4/66. Face repainted a long time ago.
  20. B.R. (W) Poster Holiday Runabout Tickets April – Oct. 1950 – 7 Days travel in Shakespeare Country, Cotswold and Malvern Hills, Severn, Wye and Usk valleys. April 1950. Red and blue on cream. B.R. totem 40” x 25”, rolled. G.
  21. 4 x G.W.R. brass desk handles.  All stamped with Company initials.
  22. B.R. (W) Poster. Introducing the Night Western Facility Paddington to Devon and Cornwall Saturday Nights 18th July – 15th Aug 1959. Navy blue with yellow crescent moon, white/red and yellow writing. “Western Region” in totem at bottom. Rolled. 40” x 25”. G.C.
  23. Crompton Parkinson B.R. (M) type 4 2500 h.p. locos No. D11-D137 detailed manual in typescript marked publication No. S.D.285d – special. Very detailed with a large number of fold-out diagrams. Grey Crompton Parkinson folder with “wallet” for plans.
  24. Shedplate cast-iron 82A Bristol Bath Road 1948-5/73. Front repainted. Back ex loco.
  25. Builders Plate. “W. Swindon 1948.” 4” x 5”. Original condition.

Closing Times for Lots 676 – 700    Wed. 18th May 8.30 pm 01788 523250

  1. Builders Plate. “LMS Wolverton Lot No. 1404 1946”. Oval cast-iron, 4” x 5”. Face repainted.
  2. Builders Plate. “LMS Derby Lot No. 1260 1939” Unrestored. 4” x 5”.
  3. Builders Plate. “B.R. Derby Lot No. 30789/1969”. 4½” x 7”. Face repainted
  4. B.R. (W) Poster. “The Historic City of Bath” by Reginald Lander. Picture of bronze head of Roman Goddess, Minerva, above a row of Georgian houses. B. R. totem at bottom. 40” x 25”, rolled. G.
  5. B.R. (M) (L.M.S. style) Original carriage print frame. Will also take the larger Scottish prints.
  6. B.R. (M) folding publicity leaflet. “The Red Rose.” Britannia loco on front cover, descriptions of places of interest. Folds out to 15½” x 6”.
  7. B.R. (M) Signalbox or Junction sign. “Tapton Jn.” Black on white, 1970’s style. On the Midland near Chesterfield. 11½” x 43”
  8. B.R. (W) Poster. “Western Region Car Tourist Services to Devon and Cornwall. Travel relaxed the “Western” Way. Weekdays March – Oct. 1959.” Depicts the front of a steam loco and a car (Registration No. GWR 1) merged together. Very colourful. Rolled. 40” x 25”
  9. Brass boiler plate. “L.N.E.R. No. 644. Working pressure H.O.W. lbs per square inch.” Oval 2⅝” x 4¾”. Unrestored. G.
  10. N.B.R. S & E Dists. W.T.T. of Passenger, Goods, Cattle and Mineral Trains 1st Sept. 1891, together with NBR operating notice concerning Tyneside Agricultural Show at Hexham with train times from Bellingham and intermediate stations, Rothbury Lamb Sale 3rd Aug., 1891 with times for Morpeth, Scotsgap, etc. (2)
  11. Builder’s Plate. B.R. B’ham C & W Co. Ltd Lot No. 30295 1957, oval c.i. 4½” x 7”
  12. G.W.R. Signalbox diagram. “Windmill End Junction.” Shows the branch to Netherton basin. Dated 31.12.31. S & T office copy on blue linen.      17” x 51½”. G.C.
  13. B.R. (W) Poster. “Plymouth” by Reginald Lander. Depicts Drake standing over a globe. Colourful, rolled, minor edge tears. 40” x 25”.
  14. B.R. (W) Gradient profile. Totnes to Cornwood dated Oct. 1953 9” x 29”. Would look good framed. V.G.C.
  15. (L & YR wood/metal board. “Catch Points 14” x 27”. Final letter ‘s’ missing (but painted in.)
  16. B.R. (S) Penshurst Place, Kent. Colourful photo of the courtyard together with B.R. (S) Wilton House – photo of the famous double cube room. (2)
  17. Southern Railway c.i. Trespass notice. Refer. to S.R. 1924 Act. 4 lines of text. Repainted white on green. 16” x 24½”
  18. Diesel warning horn. Trumpet shape by Secomak Air Products. In B.R. blue; ex loco cond. 14” long.
  19. B.R. (W) Gradient Profile. Shows the Kingsbridge; the Culm Valley or Hemyock the Tiverton branch and the Exe Valley Railway. 1950’s. 9” x 29”. 1950’s.
  20. B.R. (S) wood/metal ends station indicator board. Chipstead, Kingswood, Tadworth, Tattenham Corner; d/s White on black, 1970’s. Lettering on one side good, flaking somewhat on other. 6” x 48”.
  21. Barge Builders plate. (a) “Hucker Marine Ltd. Craftsmen, Narrow Boat Builders, North Kilworth, Leics.” oval brass. 3” x 4”
  22. Poster BR (W). Announcing New Business Services, Birkenhead, Chester and South Wales (in dark green) with buffet car facilities, commencing 1st April 1957 (brown). With times of trains. Large B.R. totem in green. Rolled. 40” x 25”. G.
  23. L.M.S. nickel police shoulder badge with wing, leaves, etc. G
  24. B.R. (W) Gradient profile. Probus to Camborne dated June 1955.            9” x 29”. V.G.C.
  25. B.R. (E) Enamel badge. “Bradford Executive” black enamel with silver and white lettering. Worn by train crews to promote the expresses in the 1970’s. 2” x 1½”. G.     

Closing Times for Lots 701 – 725    Wed. 18th May 9.00 pm 01788 521491

  1. Smokebox numberplate 44161 from a LMS Fowler 4F 0-6-0 built at Crewe in 1926. Withdrawn from Toton in December 1959. Stored at Clay Cross until Oct. 1960. Scrapped Ward’s Killamarsh Nov. 1960. Repainted.
  2. Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway leather bound book Railways owned and worked by M. S. & L. Railway Co., Running Powers, Special Mileage Allowances, 1892 – all marked in gilt tooling on cover. Gives dates of enabling Acts of Parliament. Marked “Private and not for Publication.” and “Audit Office, Manchester.”
  3. Carriage Print. Archbishop’s Palace, Bishopsthorpe, York by S. Agnew Mercer. Colourful view of pleasure boat on River Ouse passing the palace. Original type frame. V.G.C.
  4. Carriage Print. “Ely” by R. E. Jordan. Looking up from the river with its waterside cottages and towards the cathedral with its famous lantern tower. Original type frame. V.G.C.
  5. Carriage Print. “Dirleton Village, East Lothian, Scotland.” by John Aitken. Looking over the village green towards the Inn and the ancient fortifications of the castle.  Unframed and in mint condition. LNER Series.
  6. B.R. (E) original carriage print frame, glazed and ready to take your favourite print.
  7. R.C.H. Official Railway Map of the Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire Districts 1921. Opens out to 20½” x 38½”; black board covers with gilt tooling. Excellent condition
  8. Airey’s Railway Map of Durham & Northumberland Districts 1894. Opens out to 30” x 22”. Dark red leather backed boards with gilt tooling. Excellent condition.
  9. Airey’s Railway Map of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Districts 1894. Opens out to 15¾” x 22”. Dark red leather backed boards with gilt tooling. Excellent condition
  10. Airey’s Railway Map of the East of England 1886 -1893. Opens out to 32” x 42½”. Dark red leather backed boards with gilt tooling. Excellent cond.
  11. Airey’s Railway Map of Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire Districts 1893. Opens out to 29½” x 22”. Dark red leather backed boards with gilt tooling. Superb condition.
  12. Map: Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway and its Connections. Folds out to 35” x 41”. Dates from about 1869, judging by the lines under construction (e.g. Chesterfield – Sheffield via Dronfield) – shows railway lines of all Companies from Birmingham to Scarborough. Very good condition for its age. Burgundy leather boards. Co. title in gilt tooling.
  13. G.W.R. wooden framed station sign. “Booking Office” painted cream on brown background (ex Station cond.) with brown picture frame edging and wrought-iron; recovered from Nantyglo (Mon.) in early 60’s.
  14. B.R. (NE) Enamel Station Sign. “Platform 2”; orange enamel, white lettering. Fairly good condition with a few small chips touched in. 18” x 24”
  15. S & DJR milepost top marked “McK &H.W.   L&SWR . ¾”. Came from near Stalbridge. This pattern was peculiar to S & D.
  16. L.M.S. Vertical Route plan. Staveley Junc. – Elmton & Creswell, Seymour Jct. – Glapwell Colliery Sidings, Pleasley Jct – Tibshelf South Jct. Ilkeston Town – Ilkeston South Jct. with enlargements of Ilkeston, Pleasley, Glapwell, Clown & Barlborough, Seymour Jct., Barrow Hill and Staveley Works. Amended Feb. 1947.
  17. L.N.E.R. silverplated tea strainer by Walker & Hall. LNER script lettering on top. An attractive item in excellent condition.
  18. B.R. (W) folding brochure “Somerset”. A superb full page painting by Jack Merriott of an idyllic rural scene of thatched cottages – distant hills. Early 1950’s. Excellent.
  19. B.R. (W) folding brochure. “The Glorious Thames” with a wonderful page painting by Jack Merriott of boats on the River Thames. T/T on back cover for River Thames Steamers between Oxford – Kingston, May – Sept. 1950. Excellent.
  20. L.N.E.R. small glass tumbler.  3⅞” high with etched garter “London & North Eastern Railway Refreshment Department.” Superb condition.
  21. L.M.S. Vertical Track Plans. Hawes –Garsdale, Ingleton-Clapham, Colne -Barnoldswick, Barnoldswick – Skipton, Oxenhope – Keighley. With enlargements of Ingrow, Oakworth, Haworth, Oxenhope, Earby, Colne, Ingleton and Hawes (LMS & LNE). Amended Dec. 1938.
  22. G.W.R. handbills: (i) Cheap tickets from Paignton, Torquay, and Torre to stations across South Devon. Oct. 1947 (ii) Half Day Excursions to Bristol from South Wales Valleys including Dowlais and also on other side Excursion to Swindon – London March 1939.
  23. Brass steam locomotive cabside “South African Railways 1973 15 B.R.”. 14⅓” x 20½”. Lovely ex loco plate.
  24. L.M.S. /L.N.E.R. Promotional fold-out brochure. “Through the Trossachs.” Very colourful, full page artwork showing paddle steamer leaving a jetty with mountains in the background (Front and Back Covers.)19” x 34” Opens out to full map in centre showing lines to Aberfoyle & Balquidder to Comrie, etc. Attractive and presentable.
  25. Ian Allan ABC L.M.R. Steam (ex L.M.S.) Summer 1949. 44771 on cover.           No markings. Excellent condition.

      Closing Times for Lots 726 – 750     Wed. 18th May 9.00 pm 01788 523250

  1. L.N.E.R. plate: 9⅝” dia. with the ornate intertwined lettering in black on the rim.  Made by Mintons and stamped 12-33. G.
  2. Diesel interest (i) B.R. (W) D.6306 loco M.A.N. engines and Voith transmissions. Fault guide for drivers – April 1961, together with (ii) B.T.C. English Electric Type 5 locos – Spanner Boiler Mark 2 and Fault Finding for enginemen.
  3. L.N.E.R. Track/Station/Siding diagram. Brayton Junction. On linen; shows signal box, cottages, etc. with the line modifications of 1960 marked in red. Dated Nov. 1942. 11½” x 16½”
  4. 3 Large enamel plates which came from ex L & Y signalboxes around Manchester Victoria. “A”, “B” and “C”, 13” x 12” with rounded corners. Black on white background – letters are 10½” high.
  5. B.R. Poster. Colourful painting of a Scottish piper. One of the slightly smaller format “See Britain by Train.” series produced 1959/60.  B.R. “totem” at bottom. Painted by Waterlows. 30” x 20”.
  6. “B.R. (E) Werrington Jct. Tallington End of Loading C.W.R. Down Line 28th Feb. 1965. 14 mounted photos in book with typed descriptions below each on the back of photos B.R. (E) King’s Cross labels – shows track/signals, etc. Photos measure 6½” x 8¼”.
  7. L.T. sign. District (white on green) & Circle (black on yellow) lines. Very colourful 6” x 60”. G.C.
  8. L.M.S. & L.N.E.R. q.r. Poster “Spey Valley. Scotland’s Highest Resorts – Kingussie, Aviemore, Boat of Garton, Grantown on Spey and Kincraig … other outdoor sports are had at their best and the Spey and its tributaries afford good angling. Brown and red writing on white. 1940. (Folded) 50” x 40”.
  9. B.R. (S) wood/metal ends destination boards 1970’s. Front 4 coaches – Maidstone East. Rear 4 coaches Chatham, Gillingham. Together with another Bromley South – Queensborough – Sheerness on Sea. The latter in poor condition. (2)
  10. B.R. (S) Poster. “Visit Chichester.” by Reginald Lander. Light green background with the Cathedral standing out in white behind a very ornate wrought iron gateway. One of a series commissioned in the early 1970’s. 40” x 25”; rolled; V.G.C.
  11. English Electric Operating manuals for D200-9, D210-236, D237 onwards. 2 vol.’s  (i) Operating Manual. (ii) Electrical Maintenance Manual. In their original E.E. grey plastic ring binder. c. 1960.
  12. Golden Arrow double sided luggage label. Colourful red/yellow with arrow. Black edged. 6” x 3”. Thin card with strong. V.G.
  13. American Interest. (a) Pennsylvania R.R. T/T’s/Index 15.8.48. Colourful cover showing steam and diesel in landscape setting. (b) Timetable 8th Sept. 1957, 50 pp. Similar contents. G. (2)
  14. B.R. (Sc) totem cap badge. “British Railways” light blue/gilt. Good original cond.
  15. B.R. (E) Station Sign. (i)”Biggleswade” (ii) “Harringay”. Both stations on GNR main line. 12” x 82” white plastic, blue lettering NSE flash (2)
  16. L.T. Underground “Central Area” laminated route diagram carriage panel.        Mid 1960’s and before the Victoria line was constructed. 11” x 24”.
  17. B.R. (E) Institute of Journalists Tour of Inspection Eastern Region Modernisation 2nd June 1959. On either side points of interest on the route. Covers L.T.S. line. Also line out to Harwich. 8 pp. Typescript.
  18. L.N.E.R. Soup Bowl by Mintons. LNER in ochre intertwined initials. Yellow and black pattern to inside of rim. Stamped 11-29. 9¼” dia.
  19. B.R. (S) Poster.  “Dover Castle” by Reginald Lander. One of a series of posters commissioned in the early 1970’s when there were few posters using the work of artists. Children playing below massive ramparts. Effective use of shadow. Rolled, 40” x 25”, V.G.C.
  20. Cast-brass plate. “L.M.S. Research Dept. Engineering Section, Derby.” 1½” x 2½”. From a bridge stress gauge.
  21. B.R. (W) Diesel Fault Guides for Drivers. (i) D800 – Maybach Engines Dec. 1960 (ii) D833 locos M.A.N. engines Nov. 1963. (iii) D7000 locos – with Maybach engines Nov. 1963. (iv) E.E. Type 3. (Nov. 1963) (4)
  22. B.R. (W) Telephone circuit notice. No. 6140 Evesham – Stratford dated April 1967. 6 ½ x 4”. Lists 4 signal boxes at Honeybourne as well as Long Marston, Milcote and 4 boxes in Stratford.
  23. B.R. Motive Power Depot card. “Movement of Locomotives into round and fan sheds.” B.R.32709/-. 9½” x 8”. Pin holes in corners. G.
  24. Wagonplate. “R. Y. Pickering & Co. Wishaw near Glasgow, Builders.” Round; diamond; front painted; back original.
  25. L.N.E.R. Track/siding/station diagram. “Flamborough” shows signal box, station buildings, fish stage, ballast pit, etc. Paper. Amended 12-1938. Folds. 9” x 15”

   Closing Times for Lots 751 - 775   Wed. 18th May 9.30 pm 01788 521491

  1. London Tilbury and Southend Railway. Barking and Pitsea Extension. First Turf Cut Thursday 11th Oct. 1883. Descriptive Account of the undertaking with map, pass notices, etc. all in gold tooling on red leather covers of Commemorative book. Inside the title page has illustration of loco “Tilbury”. On second page an ornate notice that “A Special Train will leave Fenchurch St at 12 o-clock for Rainham whence guests will be conveyed in carriages to Upminster.” Enclosed photo of the silver ceremonial spade on its ornate wheelbarrow. Lists of menus, toasts, programme of music, plan of tables and newspaper reports. Lavishly produced. Superb. 48 pp. 11” x 9”
  2. Shedplate 15D. Bedford 1948 – 4/58 Coalville 4/58 – 9/63. Ex loco condition. This is the earlier pattern with “tail” at the top of “1”. Uncommon.
  3. Carriage Print. “John Knox’s House, Edinburgh.” by Fred Taylor. A rare Pre-War print. Effective use of light and shadow evokes the atmosphere of 1930’s Edinburgh. Unframed and in mint condition.
  4. Carriage Print. “Horstead Mill, Coltishall.” by J. Fletcher Watson. Fisherman in foreground with the weatherboarded mill in background. Unframed. V.G.C.
  5. Carriage Print. “Loch Linnhe and Morven Hills, Western Highlands.” by Jack Merriott. Atmospheric view of the mountains in background shrouded in cloud. In original type frame. B.R. (E) size.
  6. Carriage Print. Immingham Docks, Lincolnshire by Frank Mason who captures the atmosphere of the busy freight port. Unframed and in mint condition.
  7. Tablet “The Mound – Rogart”. A very rare H.R. Section alloy tablet from the Inverness – Thurso far north line. The Mound was the junction for the Dornoch branch and the signal box closed in the 1960’s. G
  8. A leather and metal tablet pouch. G
  9. B.R. (W) Telephone Circuit Notice. No. 6141. Oxford Exchange – Honeybourne. April 1967. Lists 10 boxes including Bruern Crossing, Wolvercot Jct. and Chipping Campden. 6½” x 4”.
  10. G.W.R. Whitsuntide 1937. Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Trains and Additional Train Arrangements, 36 pp. V.G.C.
  11. B.R. (S) London East Dist. Hours of Opening of Signal boxes. 17.9.56 u.f.n. 24 pp. G
  12. B.R. (W) Promotional Brochure “Devon” full page colour picture by Lander of cottages, coastline, etc. Many photos of Brixham, Plymouth, etc. 1950. V.G.C.
  13. B.R. (W) Promotional Brochure “The Cambrian Coast.” full page colour painting of a castle on the cover. Many seaside photos inside. Excellent condition. 1949.
  14. L.N.E.R. sliding brass knob GER pattern handlamp stamped 1-24. Reducing cone stamped LNE-E, as is the vessel. Green glass cracked – but no loss. Unrestored.
  15. L.N.E.R. handlamp NER pattern with oval brass LNER plate on the main body of the lamp. Glasses complete.
  16. B.R. (Sc) handbills. (i) Aberdeen Autumn holiday 26.9.55 Programme of Additional Trains and Excursions from Kittybrewster (ii) Weekend Tickets from Grantown on Spey West/East and Nethy Bridge – to Aberdeen and Keith. Sept. 1960 u.f.n. (2)
  17. Bristol and Gloucester Railway. Schedule of claim for compensation filled in with a separate plan of property required for the Bristol & Gloucester belong to Elizabeth Dimmery in the parish of Berkeley 1836. Nearly 170 years old and still in excellent condition.
  18. Southern Railway. General and Western Appendices to W.T.T. 26 Mar 1934.  Excellent condition. Much information about working of lines in Devon and Cornwall. 313 pp.
  19. 50+ negatives taken in the period 1959-63 in and around Plymouth – including many ex S.R. locos. Good quality.
  20. 100+ G.W.R. luggage labels.  Very little duplication.
  21. B.R. (M) Midland Main Line Route diagrams: (i) Hathern – Trent Viaducts (ii) Syston-Loughborough Troughs. (iii) Kilby Bridge – Wilcox Siding. Dated 5/61 (3)
  22. Royal Interest. Postcard produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons with black edged “In Memoriam” note on the back with a picture of 4082 about to leave Paddington with funeral train Feb. 1952, together with a handbill B.R. (W) “Coronation Decorations”. Special excursions to London Paddington from Plymouth North Road and Plympton May 31st – June 7th 1953.
  23. B.R. (W) Large card Platform Entrance Notice as displayed at Paddington:       “9.50 p.m. Second part for Reading, Didcot, Swindon, Liskeard, Par and principals stations to Penzance.” Black lettering on white. 20” x 30”.
  24. Unusual cast brass wagonplate “Notice when wagons are running over British Railway systems, this handle must be pushed in to fully expose the letter P and then wired to the lashing eye.  This is on the left part of the plate with the French version on the right. 9⅛” x 2½”.  Unrestored. Unusual – looks fairly old.
  25. L.M.S. Publication. “LMS Signalling Model. British Empire Exhibition Wembley 1925. Photos of the Miniature Railway, School of Signalling. Several attached photos of block instruments including several which are not usually associated with the Company (for example 4 flat topped possibly Tyer’s instruments) 2 fully coloured pull-out diagrams of “LMS Signalling Model”. A very interesting and uncommon publication. Grey covers with “Signalling Model” and LMS embossed.

      Closing Times for Lots 776 – 800   Wed. 18th May 9.30 pm 01788 523250

 

 

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