Sale No. 5 – Autumn 2005
Lots 1 - 200

1.              Linen Cashbag “South Eastern & Chatham Railway Cashier’s Office” printed in black capitals on side. 5¾” x 3½” with ribbon ties on the side.

2.              “Great Eastern Railway. Lowestoft Graving Dock and Slipway. Regulations and Charges booklet. Card covers 10 pp. Printed at Stratford 1912.  Good condition. 6¾” x 4¼”

3.              G.W.R. Enamel poster board numberplate. “G.W.R. 2233” Brown lettering on cream.  3” x 6” with 4 fixing holes.  Substantial chipping around top two holes but only the top right part of the “R” has been affected.  Uncommon.

4.              Southern Railway (South Eastern and Chatham Section) Notice to Fruit Growers and Salesmen. Conveyance of Fruit and other Market Traffic from the Kentish Districts to London and Midland, Northern, Western South Wales and Irish towns.  1923 Season. 12 pp. Rusty staple marks, pin holes.

5.              Shedplate 55B Stourton 2/57 – 8/1967, York 12/1967-5/1973. Totally unrestored.

6.              Small Poster. City of Cork Steam Packet Co. Ltd. Sailings Bill 1927. Details of Freight and Passenger Services Cork to Fishguard, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, London, etc. Red and black writing.  Photo of one of the six steamers. 18” x 11½”.  Note on side: “Intending passengers will note that our Cork and Fishguard Express is the most comfortable and direct route between Cork and London, Wales and South of England”.  Has been folded. One or two (rusty) pin holes but reasonable condition.

7.              (G.W.R.) brass signalbox shelfplate. “From Solihull”. Hand engraved. Good original condition. 1½” x 4¾”

8.              L.N.E.R. (G.N. Section) Operating Booklet. “Special Arrangements in connection with Doncaster Races 5^th-11^th Sept. 1926. 59pp.

9.              B.R. (E) S&T Diagram. “New Oaks Junction” (Barnsley) with separate Table of Locking.  Folds out to 13” x 43”. Undated. c.1960.

10.           B.R. (S) steel key token. “Stoke Junction – Allhallows.” An ex Southern branch in North Kent closed in 1960’s.

11.           L.N.E.R. (GN Section) Booklet No. 3559.  Through Carriage Working and Marshalling Arrangements.  Main Line (including Cambridge branch)       4^th July – 25^th September 1938. 145 pp. Gives all times.

12.           Cast-iron Bridgeplate “L. & N.W.R. Co. 70”, oval. 11⅓” x 17⅔”. Repainted.

13.           L.M.S. (Western Div.) Crewe & South.  Hours of Duty at Signal Boxes.

September 12^th u.f.n., 21 pp.  Covers Abergavenny, Merthyr, Swansea areas. Good condition.

14.           Shedplate 56A Wakefield 9/1956 - 6/1967. Face restored, back unrestored.

15.           Lancashire and Yorkshire Rly. Block Telegraph & Electric Train Tablet Regulations.  Instructions to Signalmen and arrangements for signalling and circuiting of trains, November 1^st 1919, u.f.n. 210 pp. Blue board covers, gilt tooling. Some light staining on covers. Contents good. A lot of information on the signalling of various lines.

16.           Cast-iron “D” wagonplate. “S.R. Standard 13 tons 6196”. Unrestored.

17.           Plans.  “G.N.R. Lincoln”. A detailed plan showing 8 platforms, all track level crossings, G.N.R. hotel, stables, etc.  Scale 50 feet to an inch.  Plan has stamp of G.N.R. Surveyors Dept. No. 1064/(19)19. 25” x 38”

18.           G.N.R. cast-iron Gate Notice. “Any Person who omits to shut and fasten this gate is liable to a penalty not exceeding forty shillings.”  “G.N.R.” incised in back.  Face restored, white on dark blue. Back unrestored.       3½” x 40”. Good condition.

19.           L.N.W.R. Certificate. “I am desired by the Directors to express to you, as one of the Staff who so fully recognised their duty to the public, as well as to the Company, during the recent labour troubles ….” etc. Frank Ree, General Manager, Euston Station, August 1911.  Very colourful edging, floral in gold, red, blue.  Britannia in circle at top. Awarded to Mr. O. Owen. Good condition for age. 7” x 10¾”

20.           Builders Plate “B.R. Derby L.L. Lot No. 30960 1982”. Oval cast-iron. Ex sleeping coach.  Built Litchurch Lane.  4¾” x 7”

21.           Envelopes. (i) G.W.R. (in full) Registration Office (with C.o.A) embossed on rear flap (unused) (ii) “Great Northern Railway Surveyor” in garter on back flap (used). (2)

22.           Royal Train Notice. King’s Cross to Wolferton Saturday 21^st December 1957.  Gives passing times and light engine arrangements between Cambridge and Hitchin and King’s Lynn to South Lynn.  4 pp. Good cond..

23.           B.R. (E) Original Mahogany Carriage Print Frame. Glazed. Good condition. Ready for one of your LNER/BR (E) series prints.

24.           L.M.S. (Western Div.) Additional Appendix Instructions for Western Div. Servants when working over the Midland Division, also Supplementary Instructions to those contained in Appendices “G” and “I” and the Appendix for the Ashby and Nuneaton Joint Line dated April 1916 for Servants when working over the Midland, North Staffordshire and Ashby & Nuneaton Sections. July 13^th 1925 u.f.n.  70 pp.  A lot of useful information.  Generally very good condition for its age.

25.           Burton on Trent Track plan showing Wellington Street Level Crossing and Road Traffic signals.  Shows location of locked cupboard containing plunger and white light and the notice board reading “Press plunger to stop road traffic over railway.  Trains to proceed only when white light illuminated.” Undated, probably 1960’s. Paper 9” x 12½”

Closing Times for Lots 1-25 Tues., 8th Nov. 6.00 p.m. 01788 521491

26.           Builders Plate “B.R.  St. Rollox Lot No. 30402 1958” ex General Utility Van built jointly by York and St. Rollox to diag. No. 811, No.’s 86521-86654. Attractively face painted white on blue.

27.           G.E.R. Station Plan. Southminster Station; paper, folded, 16” x 48”. Shows signal posts, engine shed, turntable, etc. GER Land Agents Office stamp.

28.           B.R. (S) enamel notice. “British Transport Commission. The conditions upon which tickets, including season tickets, are issued and the conditions applicable to passengers’ luggage, etc., can be obtained free of charge on application to the Booking Clerk.  British Railways General Bye-laws are available for inspection at this Ticket Office.” Dark green. Generally very good condition. A very small chip under the “r” of British (not affecting letter).  4” x 6”.

29.           L. & Y.R. Drawing of New Offices, Savile and New Streets, Hull.  Shows the outside fascia of both buildings which were ornate with stone finials, columns, etc.  Some original sepia colouring.  Stamped “L&Y (in full) Architects’ Dept. 11^th March 1905”. On paper. Folded.

30.           Cast-iron notice. “Great Western Railway. Warning is Given Against the Dangerous Practice of Propping up the Doors of Merchandise Tracks for the Support of Coal Weighing Machines …. James C. Inglis, General Manager.  Attractively face repainted; cream on brown.  Back original 12½” x 14”

31.           Plan. “North Eastern Railway. Holbeck Joint Station. Encroachment by Midland Railway Company.  Shows position of N.E.R. bracket signal post. 8” x 18”.  Ink on grey “vellum” “NER Estate Office 14^th November 1908” stamp.

32.           Wright’s Bus Service (Louth) Summer Timetable with list and description of places of interest in Lincolnshire. 48 pp. 1920’s, judging by picture of their char a banc. Interesting local adverts. Generally good apart from rusting staples.

33.           Brass Paycheck. “L.M. & S.R. C&W Dept. (embossed) “Perth General 145” stamped.  Good condition. Not common.

34.           Brass Paycheck “L.M.S. T.F.C. Rugby (embossed) and stamped “155” Circular (with hole), 1¼” dia.

35.           G.W.R. Folding Pamphlet. “G.W.R. (in full) Day and Half-Day Trips from Aberystwyth July 8^th – September 21^st 1929. Including to Tallyllyn Lake by G.W.R. Road Motor. Also to Dinas Mawddwy (change at Cemmes Road). Folds out to 6 sides.  Red print.

36.           B.R. (M) Folding Timetable card.  Leicester (London Road and Central) and London (St. Pancras and Marylebone) 10^th September 1962 to 16^th June 1963. 8 sides. Very good condition. 

37.           Southern Railway brass cased signal repeater. Marked on face “S.Rly” with red swinging needle pointing to “On/Wrong/Off” Good condition.

38.           Book.  The Law of Railways applicable to Scotland by Francis Deas. Revised by James Ferguson, Edinburgh. William Green & Sons 1897.   1002 pp.  Inscribed in ink inside front cover.  The Highland Railway Inverness, Engineers Office – and signed Wm. Roberts, Feb. 1898.

39.           Shedplate 84J. Croes Newydd 1948 – Jan 1961. Face repainted only.

40.           L.N.E.R. (NER pattern) Handlamp. Oval brass plate on side embossed “LNER”. Slight crack to one of the coloured glasses.

41.           North British Railway. Timetable of Trains between Perth, Dundee, Arbroath, Montrose and Aberdeen.  July – September 1899. 16 pp. Paper covers. Generally good for age.

42.           B.R. (NE) Instructions relating to the working of 56 ton wagons between Tyne Dock and Consett. Gives the numbers of 01 and 07 locos specially adapted to working these trains.  Presumably mid 1950’s before 9F’s started to work the trains.  Totem on cover. 8pp.

43.           Paychecks. (i) “L.N.E.R. Loco Dept. P’boro E.” embossed, brass oval.     (ii) B.R. (E) Motive Power Dept. New England.” Brass, oval, stamped. (2)

44.           L.N.E.R. (G.N. Section). Circular No. 1677. Working of Passenger and Goods Train Fruit Traffic from the Wisbech District, Season 1932. 13 pp.  Gives times, etc.

45.           Cast-iron Notice. “Cambrian Railways. Notice. Any Person found trespassing on this Railway will be prosecuted. By Order.” Face repainted. Back ex. lineside. 18” x 27½”

46.           Carriage Print. “Beccles, Suffolk” by F.W. Baldwin.  An attractive view with many rowing boats on the River Waveney and the large medieval Parish Church dominating the market town in the background.  Mint condition. Original type frame and glazed. LNER Series.

47.           Carriage Print. “Loch Lomond” by Frank Mason. Looking northwards across the Loch to Ben Lomond in the background, with wisps of low cloud around the summit.  Mint condition. Original type frame and glazed.

48.           Carriage Print. High Wycombe by W. Fairclough.  A street market is in full swing in the town centre but very little traffic in evidence – a different world.  Mint condition. Original type frame and glazed. LNER Series.

49.           L.N.E.R. S&T Diagram of Signals.  “Retford South” dated 17^th April 1941. Shows all track signals.  Also shows Retford North box. Folds out to 13½” x 60”. Good.

50.           Silverplated sugar tongs marked “L.M.S. Steamers” by Elkington. Fine original condition.

Closing Times for Lots 26-50 Tues., 8th Nov. 6.00 p.m. 01788 523250

51.           B.R. (W) Gradient Profile. Challow to Swindon West dated September 1955. 9” x 29”.  Good condition.

52.           Brass Paycheck. “L.M. & S.R. Saltley MP”. Embossed, round, 1¼” dia. Good condition.

53.           B.R. (M) card folding timetable. Through Express Train Service, Derby and London St. Pancras. 10^th September 1962 to 16^th June 1963. Green print.  Opens out to 4” x 6”. Very good condition.

54.           B.R. (W) Gradient Profile. Bristol (Temple Meads) to Avonmouth Dock via Henbury dated May 1955.  9” x 29”. Good condition.

55.           Brass Paycheck. “Motive Power Camden” embossed in serif lettering and stamped “522”. 1¼” dia.

56.           Plan. (GNR)  “King’s Cross Station Dining Car Dept.” 8 feet to 1inch.    19” x 36”.  Shows all the separate rooms, china store, pastry kitchen, etc.

57.           Great Central Railway. Circular 5368. Opening of New Junction and Sidings at Ashton Moss.  10 pp. 14^th December 1911. Provision of new junction and sidings for exchange of traffic with L & Y R. Good condition.

58.           B.R. (W) Gradient Profile. Edington & Bratton to Witham. September 1955. 9” x 29” Good condition.

59.           L.N.E.R. silverplated tea spoon marked with the full Company title in block capitals along the top side of the handle.  Fine original condition.

60.           L.N.E.R. (Eastern Sec.) Operating Circular.  Reconstruction of Bridge between Black Bank and Manea 22^nd – 23^rd February 1930. Gives altered passenger and freight train arrangements. 4 pp. Good.

61.           Track/Station Plan “M & GN North Walsham”. Includes signalbox, signal posts and new military huts and gas pipe to serve them.  Stamped “Engineers’ Dept. M & GN Rys Melton Constable 18.1.1916”. Ink on grey vellum 11¾” x 28”.

62.           S.R. brass cased repeater marked on face “Signal” and “on, wrong, off”; with swinging needle. Good.

63.           L.N.E.R. Scottish area Spring Time Tables 1^st – 31^st May 1939. 90 pp with map of Scotland in back.  Orange covers with LNER in Winking Eye.

64.           Menu/Tariff /card/and Wine List. Pullman Car Company/L.N.E.R. (in full) Pullman C.o.A in green. September 1924. One crease and rusty pinhole. Otherwise good.

65.           Great Central Railway cast-iron boundary post marked “G.C.Ry.” 30” tall.

66.           B.R. (W) quad-royal poster. “Western Region Modernisation, Newport (Mon).” Photos of new signalling and the new flyover at Bishton, together with a description of signalling attentions and a basic track diagram.         40” x 50”. Good condition.

67.           “D” Wagonplate. “B” 601387, 51 ton Ashford 1968 Lot No. 3654 Ex Freight liner.

68.           Card Carriage Panel Map. “Metropolitan Railway and Connections.” Black and red writing. From about 1925 because it still refers to the pre-grouping sections of the Big Four Companies.  8¼” x 24”.  Some staining at the bottom but generally good.

69.           L.T. enamel double sided destination panel. Edgware/Kennington. White lettering on black background.

70.           Signalling Brochure. “Electro-pneumatic point operation and colour light signalling at Leeds New Station L & N.E. Rly, Westinghouse Signal Co., June 1937. Handsome blue and silver covers with photo of station and many photos inside of signalboxes, track, etc. 20 pp with pull-out track diagrams.

71.           Southern Railway Marine Silverplated ice cream/sundae dish by Walker & Hall, with S.R. Marine Flag on the side with “S.R” in full underneath the flag.  Good original condition.

72.           Southern Railway Naming Ceremony Booklet for Merchant Navy loco. Aberdeen Commonwealth Line at Victoria Station 30^th July 1942 by Lord Essendon, Chairman of the Company.  Picture of the engine on the covers; history of the shipping line on the back and description and specifications of the loco by Bulleid in the centre spread. Very good condition.

73.           2 No. L.N.W.R. brass octagonal Paychecks.

74.           G.W.R. World War Two Railway Service Badge.

75.           B.R. (W) Royal Train Notice. Paddington to Abingdon 2^nd November 1956. Detailed instructions, especially on signalling. 9 pp. Good.

Closing Times for Lots 51-75 Tues., 8th Nov. 6.30 p.m. 01788 521491

76.           G.W.R. Paycheck “GWR Docks, Cardiff”. Dog bone shape.

77.           G.W.R. Jig-Saw Puzzle (boxed) “Springtime in Devon – Fingle Bridge.” In mint condition. Box very good condition.

78.           B.R. (E) Signalling Notice. BR31121. New Signalling at Woodgrange Park, May 1961 with pull-out diagram. Good.

79.           “D” Wagonplate. “L.N.E.R. 40 Tons 1930 Darlington 163577”. Totally unrestored.

80.           Track/land diagram. “G.N.R. Brinsley Junction” (Notts). Land near Timber Viaduct No. 2 Brinsley Branch. Track coloured in. Stamped “GNR Derby District Engineers’ Office. 27th October 1914”. 12” x 14½”

81.           Shedplate 41A – Sheffield Darnall. Ex loco.

82.           B.R. (E) Signalling Notice 116. Cambridge Station area (including Newmarket branch) October 1982. With pull-out diagram.

83.           B.R. Badge. “The Silver Jubilee”. Silver background with embossed and enamelled flags of England and Scotland. B.R. arrow logo in centre surmounted by lion.  To promote the Express Service in 1977. Good.

84.           L.M.S. (Midland Div.) Fruit, Vegetable and Fish Train Notice. Season 1923.  24pp Includes vegetable and blackberry train from Berkeley Road to Ashchurch. Rusty staples and a number of pin prick marks at the top. Derby, June 1923.

85.           B.R. Badge “The Flying Scotsman”. Enamelled with white background, mauve and green thistle and golden wing. Rect. 1½” x 1¾”, 1970’s. Good.

86.           S.R. (London Central Div.) Working Timetable Book of Freight Trains. July 4^th, 1938 u.f.n.   Includes Brighton, Portsmouth, etc. 94 pp. Brown covers.

87.           Plans N & S Joint Line. Gorleston North station. Proposed alterations to down side buildings, following damage by enemy action 16^th February 1941. LNER(S) District Engineers Office, Norwich stamp.

88.           B.R. Badge. “Leeds Executive”. Black/white/silver with three owls.  Worn by staff on the train. Good condition.

89.           G.N.R. Bradford area. Detailed map showing commencement of Bradford, Thornton and Keighley Ry. Shows St. Dunstan’s East, Mill Lane Junc., West Junction signal boxes. GNR Co.’s land/track coloured in. Stamped “G.N.R. Surveyors Department (19)08” 14” x 10¾”

90.           L.N.E.R. waiter’s tray; silverplated, circular.  By Walker & Hall; in good original condition. 12” dia.

91.           B.R. (W) Pamphlet. “West is Best. Some helpful hints for Holidaymakers to the Cornish Riviera.” Cover shows green drawing of D.600 loco crossing Royal Albert Bridge. 4 pp. 19^th December 1959.

92.           North British Railway Cashbag. Waxed leather bag with oval brass plate engraved “N.B.R. Bervie”. Excellent condition. Bervie, a fishing village, was a terminus of a branch from Montrose and opened 1^st November 1865.  Renamed Inverbervie 5^th July 1926, it closed to passengers 1^st October 1951.

93.           G.W.R. Christmas 1932. Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Trains and additional train arrangements. 63 pp., purple print. Very good condition.

94.           Midland Railway circular medal. 1” dia., silver, worded on front “Midland Railway Ambulance” with Wyvern above badge of St. John. Inscribed on reverse “Awarded to W. M. Knott for First Aid Rendered at Redditch October 6^th 1920.” In original red box with “Midland Railway Ambulance” in gold block lettering. A fine item.

95.           Midland & South Western Junction Rly. Handbill concerning Cheap Excursions to Marlborough for Savernake Forest from Ludgershall (by kind permission of Lord Ailesbury). August 2^nd – 11^th 1906. One or two small edge tears but good for its age.

96.           Horse Rosette, heavy brass, slightly domed, engraved G.E.R., 2¾” dia. One fixing bar at back broken off, otherwise very good condition.

97.           G.W.R. Great War Invoice. “To cost of 6” H.E. Steel Billets broken into shell lengths, supplied and consigned to National Projectile Co., Dudley, November 1917.”  Signed in ink by G. J. Churchward.

98.           Wagonplate. “Lincoln Wagon & Engine Co. Ld., Owners 56207”. Oval cast-iron, 6” x 10¾”. Face restored, back ex wagon condition.

99.           G.W.R. Bookmarks: (i) St. Michael’s Mount (ii) Vale of Llangollen.

100.        L.N.E.R. small silverplated sugar tongs. By Hutton. LNER script initials, 3½” long. Very good original condition.

Closing Times for Lots 76-100 Tues., 8th Nov. 6.30 p.m. 01788 523250

101.        S.R. Safe plate. S.R.86, oval brass plate off travelling safe.  Engraved lettering, stamped “10” on reverse. Good original condition.

102.        S & D. Jt. “Agreement between the Somerset Joint Committee and the Moorewood Colliery Co. for the Construction of Sidings near Chilcompton. 1913”. Together with plans on vellum marked L.S.W.R. Engineers Office. 18.9.13. Track coloured in.

103.        Acme Thunderer Whistle marked L & NER on the lip.

104.        Ian Allan 1948 A.B.C. of London’s Transport. Nice cover. Some light markings against the numbers.

105.        B.R. (NE) Totem cap badge. “British Railways”

106.        Ian Allan booklet. Pullman & Perfection 1948, 40 pp. History of 70 years of Pullmans with appendix of cars in service. Good condition.

107.        L.M.S. oval cap badge embossed with Company initials in centre.

108.        L.N.E.R. Promotional Brochure of 4-6-2 Pacific 4472 Flying Scotsman constructed at Doncaster 1922. Exhibited at British Empire Exhibition, Wembley 1924.  A full description with specifications with 24 detailed diagrams of the loco (mostly pull-out). Front cover detached and some foxing and slight tears but still a very interesting item.

109.        Metal Punch stamped G.N.R.

110.        B.R. (M) Folding Timetable Card. Coventry and London Euston 10^th September 1962 to 16^th June 1963. Green totem and green and red writing. Good condition.

111.        Pre-Grouping nickel cap badge. “Station Master”. Block serif lettering. “Station” in straight line, “Master” beneath in semi-circle. Good original condition.

112.        G.N.R. Map of Cottages and Gatehouses bordered by Peterborough, Newark, Aslockton and Swineshead. Including the Wansford and Stamford branch, High Dyke, etc. 28” x 23”, folded, n.d.

113.        B.R. (E) Fishtail cap badge. “Porter” dark blue nickel. Good.

114.        B.R. (E) L.T.S. line Signalling Notice.  New signalling between Dagenham Dock and Purfleet Rifle Range, July 1961. With pull-out diagram.

115.        2 x L.M.S. nickel teaspoons, one embossed “L.M.S. R.R.”, the other “L.M.S.” on handles (2)

116.        B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking. “Bottesford West Jcn., dated 19.9.62. Folds out to 13” x 72”

117.        Brass Paycheck stamped “C.P.” (intertwined) (Carter Patterson). Round with flat base.

118.        G.W.R. Cardiff Division notice (No. 386) showing the arrangements for Diversion of Trains to Alternative Routes in Case of Emergency.  14pp.  Covers many of the lines around Cardiff – mentions that if any obstruction between Rhymney and Bargoed, G.W.R. 0-6-2 tank engines stationed at Rhymney may run over L.M.S. via Nantybwch, Argoed and Sirhowy Jct. November 1938.

119.        “G.E.R. Harwich and Parkeston Workman’s Pass stamped C6 503 (829 on reverse). 2⅛” dia. Fine original condition.

120.        G.W.R. Publications. (i) “Look Out! Permanent Way Men.” July 1936. Green cover with G.W.R. “Roundel”. Very nice photos inside. 20 pp. Rusty staples, otherwise very good. (ii) G.W.R. General Appendix to Rule Book October 4^th 1920, 335 pp. Cover somewhat grubby (stained) but contents excellent.  Interesting photos of wagons, tablet instruments, etc.  (2)

121.        Badge. C.L.C. Ambulance Corps, circular, nickel, 1½” dia.) Froggatt Plate 64). Manufactured by G & F.E.Watts, Birmingham. Good condition.

122.        Scottish Midland Junction Railway. Breviate of Act of Parliament 1847-8

123.        Polished Brass Description Label engraved on three lines “London & North Eastern Railway Southern Scottish Area, Stores Department, Cowlairs; and then 4317 in larger characters. Slightly curved – probably from can, etc.  3” x 1¾”.

124.        B.R. (E) Booklet (No. 312500). Instructions for Operating “In Section” Ground Frames on the L. T. & S. line. May 1962. 19 pp. Red card covers. Good.

125.        G.E.R. Station/Track/Land Diagram “Beccles”. Shows turntable etc., GER stamp 19.1.1920. 15” x 19”. On thin paper.

Closing Times for Lots 101-125 Tues., 8th Nov. 7.00 p.m. 01788 521491

126.        Southern Railway two-handled sugar bowl with Company title in garter on side. One or two dents but generally in nice original condition, 3” high.

127.        Map B.R. (Western Region). Engineers Districts.  Shows stations, junctions and the 11 engineers districts.  Some inserts, lines coloured for districts.  Much useful detail. Colourful - would look good framed.  On paper, folded. January 1951. Amended 13.3.53. 34” x 47”

128.        Paycheck. North London Railway. Embossed “N.L.R.” and stamped “839”. Oblong, brass.  1¾” x 1¼”. Good condition.

129.        G.W.R Mechanics Institution, Swindon Engineering Society. (Pamphlet No. 135) “The Modern 3-cylinder Locomotive” by H. Holcroft, pub. 1926. 17 pp. With pull-out diagram. Very good condition.

130.        B.R. (E) Wombwell Main Jcn. Diagram of Signals with amendments added in pen/pencil with proposed extension of box. Dated 27^th February 1950. Folds out to 13” x 61”.

131.        L.N.W.R. cast-iron Bridgeplate. “L.N.W.R. Co. 20”. Oval, 11⅓” x 17⅔”. Repainted.

132.        B.R. (W) Telephone Circuit Notice No. 7060. Shrewsbury Exchange – Buildwas Signal Box.  Lists boxes at Berrington and Cressage. October 1962. 6½” x 4”

133.        Transacord L.P. Record issued 1958. The L.N.W.R. 0-8-0 including recording of last run on Abergavenny – Merthyr line. Good condition.

134.        Shedplate 55G. Huddersfield, February 1957 – January 1967. Face repainted. Back ex loco.

135.        B.R. (S) Western District. Working T/T’s. (i) W.T.T. Passenger Trains 30^th June 1952 u.f.n., 89 pp.  (ii) W.T.T. Freight Trains 30^th June 1952 u.f.n., 49 pp. Both W.T.T.’s have been attractively bound together – green leather and boards, gold tooling.  Much useful information of the working of ex L.S.W.R. lines in Devon and Cornwall, Lyme Regis, etc. Very good condition.

136.        G.W.R. Safe plate. Brass plate engraved “G.W.R. No. 165” off a travelling safe. 3” x 5”. Good condition.

137.        G.W.R. August Bank Holiday 1938. Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Trains and Additional Train Arrangements.  Usual extensive detail of many lines and branches. 40 pp. G.W.R. in roundel. Blue print. Very good condition.

138.        L.N.W.R. Bridge and Footpath Pass, Workington. Embossed round brass stamped 1787.  1½” dia.

139.        Carriage Print. “Ben Nevis from Corpach, Western Highlands” by F. Donald Blake.  Probably the only carriage print to feature a signal box and semaphore signals.  The picture looks across to the sunlit mountain with the Mallaig line in the foreground.  In original type frame, glazed and in mint condition.

140.        Carriage Print. “Loch Long, Dunbartonshire” by Alexander Macpherson. A late winter view with snow still on the tops of the mountains in the background. In original type frame and glazed.  Mint condition.

141.        Carriage Print. “Deeping St. James” by Freda Marston. A timeless view of thatched cottages on each bank of the River Welland, with ancient stone bridge in the centre. In original type frame and glazed. Mint condition.

142.        L.N.E.R. cylindrical brass police whistle. Marked with Company initials on the lip.  Manufactured by The Acme, England. Good condition.

143.        Poster. L.M.S. “Tonight Saltcoats, Ardrossan, Largs 1/6d. Leaving St. Enoch 6.20 p.m. Troon, Prestwick, Ayr, 1/6d leaving St.Enoch 6.40 p.m.” April 1935. Maroon print. L.M.S. in roundel. 40” x 25”. Printed by John Horn Ltd., Glasgow.

144.        G.W.R. (London) Lecture and Debating Society. Session 1921-22 “Great Western Heirlooms” by D.V. Levien (Paddington) read at meeting 9^th February 1922.  26 pp.  Includes 10 pp of photos of such treasures as broad gauge nameplates, Directors’ passes, bells, tipstaffs, truncheons; signalling items, etc. A very interesting booklet which is in good condition.

145.        (Midland Railway) engraved brass signal lever lead “Distant from Mexboro” 5” x 4”. Good.

146.        B.R. (E) Great Eastern Compendium of Hours of opening of signal boxes and route availability of diesel locos and travelling steam cranes. 6^th November 1961 u.f.n.  61 pp

147.        Chart “G.W.R.” (in full). Main South Wales Docks. Relative levels. Includes diagrams of levels at Newport, Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Port Talbot and Swansea, together with the dimensions of the locks and docks.  Dated September 1936. Folded. 22” x 40”

148.        B.R. (E) Lion and Wheel badge. “Foreman”. Dark blue enamel and gilt. Good condition.

149.        G.W.R. Arbroath and Forfar Railway. Breviate of Parliamentary Act. 1840

150.        G.W.R. Order of Service Card for Armistice Day (12^th Anniversary) November 11^th 1930. Purple printing. Small spike hole at top corner, otherwise very good condition.

Closing Times for Lots 126-150 Tues., 8th Nov. 7.00 p.m. 01788 523250

151.        Medal. Great Eastern Railway Athletic Association in garter with G.E.R. C.o.A in centre, surrounded by laurel wreath. Reverse shows two cricketers and stamped F. Mathews. Hallmarked silver. 1” x 1 ¼”. Good.

152.        Letter with ornate letterhead. “The British Wagon Company, Rotherham, 24^th June 1907. The letter concerns provision of repairing huts on G.N.R. Good condition.

153.        Book. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Practical Questions for Engine Drivers and Firemen. Loco Running Dept., Horwich, April 1921. Many pull-out diagrams; some in colour. Good clean condition.

154.        Plan. Rayleigh. Shows land and track in the vicinity of Rayleigh Station GER Land Agent’s Office. 6^th March 1919 stamp. Also marked “Office Copy”.  9” x 13¾”. On thin paper. Good.

155.        Paycheck. “L.N.W.R.” embossed, round, brass, stamped “Coventry 81”.     1¼” dia. Good.

156.        L.N.E.R. (G.N. Section) Circular No. 41375a. Opening of new down goods line between Fletton and Crescent Junctions and of the up new goods line between Crescent and Woodstone. 2^nd November 1924. With diagrams of semaphore signs sheet.

157.        B.R. (E) 4 x Train Staff Tickets. Wymondham, Dereham and Wells line – Walsingham and Wells Section. Pink, unused.

158.        Brass token. “G.W.R. Workman’s Club 6d”, all embossed, round 1¼” dia. Good.

159.        L.N.E.R. Publicity Booklet. Clyde, Trossachs and Western Highlands. Colourful cover of boat with people watching by Freda Lingstrom.  46 pp. + fold-out map at rear. Contents very good condition; rusty staple marks and slight nick (without loss) on cover.

160.        Book. G.W.R. Standard Lifting Tackle. Swindon, August 1928.                 59 diagrams. Good.

161.        Gold Medal. L.M.S. (in full) Ambulance Brigade with L.M.S. device.  Reverse decorated with laurel leaves.  For long service and engraved J. Topping 1922 in scroll.  Also has 20 Years Service bar.  Lovely condition, 1” dia. A Scottish division medal.  See Froggatt page 120.

162.        B.R. Poster. Colourful painting of a Scottish piper.  One of the slightly smaller format “See Britain by Train” series produced 1959/60. “Totem” at bottom. Printed Waterlows. 30” x 20”

163.        B.R. (M) Enamel Notice. “Fire Safety – No Smoking” with image of crossed cigarette in red.  “It is an offence to smoke in New Street Station.”   Good quality enamel 30” x 20”. Good.

164.        B.R. (N.E.) Poster. “York. The Shambles” by A.Carr Linford. An attractive colourful picture with shoppers and tourists browsing in the shop windows, whilst a butcher surveys the scene from his doorway.  Rolled, 40” x 25”, Very good condition. One of the last of the old style posters with a white edge around the image.

165.        Paycheck.  “L.M. & S.R. T.F.C. Preston”, embossed brass, stamped 368.    1¼” dia.

166.        B.R. (W) Poster. “Holiday Runabout Tickets on Cornish Riviera” April 30^th – October 31^st 1950. Blue and red lettering on cream background. B.R. in “totem”, 40” x 25”, rolled, good condition.

167.        Brass maker’s plate. “Deutz 1963 VO622 Klockner – Humboldt – Deutz Ag. Köln Werk.” Oval, cast brass, 3” x 6”. Unrestored.

168.        B.T.C. Handbook for Railway Steam Locomotive Enginemen. 1957.  196 pp. A good clean copy.

169.        B.R. Engine Lamp; cylindrical with clear bull’s-eye lens and vessel.         16” high. Including handle.

170.        B.R. (W) Poster. Holiday Runabout Tickets April – October 1950.  7 days travel in Shakespeare Country, Cotswolds and Malvern Hills, Severn, Wye and Usk Valleys, April 1950. Red and blue on cream. B.R. totem 40” x 25”. Rolled, Good.

171.        B.R. (W) Football Handbill. Swindon Town v. Shrewsbury Town.           1^st September 1956, with times and fares from Gloucester, Chalford, Tetbury, etc.  One or two slight edge tears and the usual small loss in top left corner. Otherwise good.

172.        G.W.R. hallmarked Silver Medal. Shield shape with inner shield embossed across G.W.R. with S & E U (Social & Educational Union). Reverse engraved “Musical Festival 1934.” Slight wear on reverse.

173.        B.R. (W) Football Handbill. Bristol Rovers v Stoke City – September 1^st 1956 and v. Leicester City at Eastville stadium.  Lists times and fares from Avonmouth line. Usual loss top left hand corner; otherwise good.

174.        L.N.E.R. (G.C.R. Section) Excursion and Special Train Arrangements 3^rd – 16^th April 1969. 165 pp. Lists service in signal boxes over Easter, etc.

175.        Football Excursion Handbill. Chelsea v Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge 15^th September 1956. Excursion from Snow Hill. Usual string tear in top left corner.

Closing Times for Lots 151-175 Tues., 8th Nov. 7.30 p.m. 01788 521491

176.        B.R. (M) Totem Sign. “Thornton-Cleveleys”. A Lancashire station situated between Blackpool North and Fleetwood. Half flanged, fairly good condition, shine.  A few usual edge chips and a very minor chip below the top centre band (less than ¼”). Lettering unaffected.

177.        2 x Ornate headed letters. The Midland Railway Carriage & Wagon Company, Midland Works, Birmingham, June 1907, concerning sites for wagon repairing huts.  The second letter has pictures of wagons, and a tramcar down the left side of the paper. Very interesting.

178.        L.M.S. folding Publicity Brochure. “To North Wales by L.M.S.” The covers show picture of the interior of an L.N.W.R. signalbox. Many sepia photos of Conway, etc. 1939.

179.        B.R. (W) folding Publicity Brochure. “Shakespeare Country”. Lovely full page colour cover by Jack Merriott of Stratford-upon-Avon. Photos inside include Warwick and Leamington. Very good condition, c.1950

180.        B.R. (W) folding Publicity Brochure. “Somerset”. Very colourful front cover of village scene on Exmoor. Many photos inside. Very good cond.

181.        2 x early Argo L.P. Records (i) Kings issued May 1959. (ii) Castles issued May 1959. Covers clean condition. Records appear good. (2)

182.        Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway cast-iron bridge numberplate. “C. K. & P. Railway 47”. Face repainted. Back ex lineside condition. Oval 7⅞” x 12” Good.

183.        Brass loco cabside numberplate. South African Railways/Suid Afrikanse Spoorwee E.137 NGG 16”. A very heavy brass casing like the steam ones. Ex loco condition 14½” x 21” Good

184.        “The Official Illustrated Guide to the Great Western” by Cassell and Company 1890. Picture on cover of Torquay and Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash. Many fold-out maps and fascinating adverts. 482 + pages. Some light foxing but not bad for its age.

185.        (L.M.S.) Signalbox Nameboard. “Newdigate Siding”. From the ex LNWR box between Coventry and Nuneaton, junction for the Newdigate Colliery branch. Original cast-metal letters and board although some loss to the bottom edge and lacking borders. 87” long.

186.        L.N.E.R. (N.E. Section) Special Train and other arrangements in connection with Pigeon Traffic 3^rd May – 31^st August 1935. 27pp. Many times of specials including Waterhouses-Ushaw-Durham, Choppington-Bedlington, etc.

187.        B.R. (W) Plan. Neath m.p.d. Engine Shed. Lighting plan. Shows shed, location of switches, lamps, etc. Stamped “B.R. (W) C.M. & E.E. Dept., Drawing Office, Swindon 21.9.1962.” 19” x 21”

188.        B.R. (E) Signalling Instruction No. 3499 – Altered Signalling between Bethnal Green (excluding main and electric lines), Hackney Downs (inclusive) and Chingford and between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town. 11^th March 1960. 20 pp+ pull-out diagram.

189.        Tyer’s brass single-line tablet Reedsmouth Junc. - Woodburn. From the ex N.B.R. Wansbeck Valley line which jointed the Border Counties at Reedsmouth. Fine original condition with wax infill.

190.        G.W.R. (Worcester Div.) Notice No. 846. Royal Train – Evesham to Paddington November 30^th 1904. This double sided red coloured printed sheet gives arrangements for signal boxes, facing points, traffic on Yarnton and Oxford Road Branch and goods trains. Dated 28.11.04

191.        B.R. (M) L.M.S. Style Vertical Track plan. Manchester Central – Amber-gate, Buxton – Millers Dale Jct. With enlargements of Rowsley, Peak Forest, Gowhole, Cornbrook Sidings, Manchester Central C.L.C. dated February 1948.

192.        B.R. (E) S & T Signal box track diagram. “Ranskill” with a separate sheet of locking tables dated 24.2.59. On E.C.M.L. between Bawtry and Retford. Folds out to 13” x 78”

193.        (Midland Ry.) Photochrome Carriage Panel. Peterborough; Cathedral in background. On original card mount. . 7¼” x 9¾”

194.        (Midland Ry.) Photochrome Carriage Panel. Edinburgh. Looking West down Princes Street with castle in background. On original card mount.  7¼” x 9¾”

195.        (Midland Ry.) Photochrome Carriage Panel York. With Minster in background. On original card mount. 7¼” x 9¾”

196.        B.R. (E) Track Diagram and Table of Locking Crow Park (Drawing No. SE 62 L.287) An E.C.M.L. box between Newark and Retford. Prior to September 1953 when semaphores removed. Folded 10½” x 27”.

197.        B.R. (E) Programme of Special Trains, Southend District 10^th –16^th April 1952. 49 pp. Rusty staple marks.

198.        Worksplate “Built 1948 Crewe” oval cast-iron 6” x 10 ½ Unrestored.      Off 8F

199.        L.M.S. (Northern Div). Fog Notice, November 1945 u.f.n. 11 pp. Gives details of specific train arrangements Glasgow Central Station. Platform Arrangements commencing 1^st October 1945. (Preliminary issue) Typescript 17 pp.

200.        B.R. (M) flanged enamel notice. “No Entry” (small version) 10” x 14” Maroon/white, good colour/shine. Some edge chipping but lettering unaffected.

Closing Times for Lots 176-200 Tues., 8th Nov. 7.30 p.m. 01788 523250

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