Sale No. 5 – Autumn 2005
Lots 201 - 400

201.     “Midland Railway Ambulance Corps.” Circular, nickel. Made by G.S. Smith, Derby 1½” dia.

202.        B.R. (W) Football excursion handbill. Exeter v Torquay United, September 1^st 1956. Times and fares from Paignton, Dawlish, etc. Slight loss top left corner.

203.        B.R. Booklet. “Instructions respecting the cleaning, trimming and lighting of oil lamps. January 1955. 22 pp.    Slight staining on cover. Contents good.

204.        Paychecks.  (i) P.C.D. Marylebone, embossed, oblong, brass, stamped “450”. 1⅜” x 1”. (ii)  “G.W.R. Maintenance Dept.” Embossed hexagonal pewter, stamped “14”.  1¼” dia.

205.        B.R. (N.E.) General Notices. January 1948. Includes times on Pateley Bridge branch. 11 pp., together with B.T.C. memo.  “For information and guidance of staff of main line railways as to procedure during the period beginning January 1^st 1948.” Covers the transition to B.R. (4 pp.)  (2)

206.        L.M.S. Vertical track plans.  Trent Jct. to Wellingborough, Midland Rd., with enlargements of Market Harborough, Wigston Magna, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester (London Rd.). July 1938.

207.        Paycheck Midland Rly, Traffic Dept., Toton, all embossed, square with rounded corners, brass. Slight wear. 1¼”

208.        B.R. (W) gradient profiles. Par to Truro. Dated June 1955. 9” x 29”. Good.

209.        Wagon Labels: (i) “Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton, Burton-on-Trent. All Speed.” to Etwall. (ii) G.N.R. From Mapperley Co.’s Stanley Colliery (all printed) to Etwall 27.121.1909. (iii) Granite from the Charnwood Granite Co., Charnwood Granite Quarries from Shepshed, L.N.W. Station. 2.9.1901. (3)

210.        Enamel Notice B.R. (W) “British Transport Commission. British Railways General bye-laws are available for inspection at this booking office.” Good condition. Very minor chips around holes, only. Brown/cream. 5” x 6”.

211.        B.R. (W) Gradient Profiles. Portishead Branch dd. Sept.1954. 29” x 9” G.

212.        B.R. (M) fold-out card timetable. Diesel Train Services Watford and St. Albans. 11^th Sept. 1961 – 17^th June 1962. Blue print with totem, Good.

213.        L.N.E.R. small silverplated cream jug by Embassy/Gladwin. 2⅝” high. LNER in script on side. Very nice original condition.

214.        B.R. (W) Gradient profile. Devonport Junction to Devonport (Kings Road). Dated June 1953. 9” x 29”. Very good condition.

215.        Hanging Card Timetable. “Skegness Motor Service. Improved Service.” Commencing July 6^th 1929. Daily Service – Skegness – Mablethorpe. Stamped “Mablethorpe L.N.E.R.”  5” x 11¾”

216.        (G.W.R.) brass signal lever lead, engraved “2/Gate bolt/Gates locked across Road/Gates unlocked.” 6¾” x 1½”. Curved top and bottom. G.C.

217.        B.R. (M) Vertical L.M.S. Style track plans. Wellingborough – St. Pancras with enlargements of St. Albans City, Luton, Bedford and District. Dated September 1948. Folds out to 30” x 6¼”.

218.        B.R. (E) Pamphlet. King’s Lynn – Hunstanton – Times and Fares, Pay Train guide. Until 3^rd May 1969 (when the line closed).

219.        (G.W.R.) oval signal lever lead. “1 wickets”. 3⅜” x 2½”

220.        B.R. (W) Passenger Train Alterations owing to urgent engineering work between Ardley and Aynho Park – passenger trains between Paddington, Birmingham, Chester and Birkenhead – will run at altered times. June – September 1956. 8 pp.  Some loss to the last page and to the top left corner – though not to the text.

221.        B.R. (W) Gradient Profile. Liskeard to St. Austell,  June 1955. 9” x 29”. Very good condition.

222.        Bristol/British Road Services Lorry Builders chassis plate. Brass plate embossed “Bristol Commercial Vehicles Ltd., Bath Road, Brislington, Bristol 4.” With details of engine (No. 1106) chassis (No. 154.067), wheelbase 16 ft.  Above these are the “Bristol” logo and at the top the B.R.S. Lion holding a lorry wheel.

223.        B.R. (M) L.M.S. Style vertical track plan. Bacup-Stubbins Jc., Bacup-Rochdale East Jc, Bolton East Jc. – Castleton East Jc. Bury (B. St.) Loco Jc. – Bury (K.St) Loop Jc., with enlargements of Bacup, Rawtenstall – Clough Fold, Facit, Wardleworth, Bury (Knowsley St.), dated April 1950. Folds out to 21”

224.        Cast Brass Plate embossed “Pooley & Son, Liverpool N.E.R. 1334” from weighing machine. Curved to fit a column.  Quite chunky. Earlier than the later pressed examples. Unrestored.  3½” x 2”

225.        L.M.S. Vertical Track Plan. Perry Barr North Jc. – Harborne Jc., Harborne – Harborne Jc., Wednesbury Princes End – Tipton, Lichfield City No. 1 – Aston No. 2, with enlargements of Erdington, Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, and Soho Pool. Amended 4.2.46. Folds out to 15½”.

Closing Times for Lots 201-225 Tues., 8th Nov. 8.00 p.m. 01788 521491

226.        B.R. (E) L.T.S. line Signalling Notice. Tilbury Riverside and between Grays and Low St., Sept., 1961. With pull-out diagram.

227.        Negatives. Somerset and Dorset interest. Locos depicted: 4631, 41214, 44102, 73051, 73052, 80076, all at Shillingstone.  2¼” square; good quality. Seven in total.

228.        Negatives. Swindon Works. Locos depicted 4121, 4507, 5943, 6615, 8403, 9484, 76037. 2¼” square; good quality. Seven in total.

229.        Negatives. Stanier locos: 44815, 44936, 48609, at Colwick m.p.d. 45256, 45653 Sheffield Midland 46254 Crewe North, 48472 Derby Midland. 2¼” square good quality; seven in total.

230.        Negatives. Salisbury: 5904, 6875, 30827, 34089, 35023, 73115, 75079. 2¼” square good quality; seven in total.

231.        Negatives. Further selection from Salisbury. All named locos: 6847, 34034, 34040, 34052, 34088, 34108, and interloper 60021. 2¼” square good quality; seven in total.

232.        L.M.S. or B.R. (M) set of 2 signal arms. (i) Home (ii) Distant. Complete with spectacle plates and glasses.

233.        G.W.R. Home signal arm complete with spectacle plate/glasses with “GWR” embossed on the spectacle plate.

234.        B.R. (E) Diagram of signals and table of locking. Cortonwood. Box between Elsecar Jct. and Elsecar East, south of Barnsley; c. 1960. Diagram No. 52.LS.1205. Folds out to 13” x 49”

235.        G.W.R. August Bank Holiday 1933. Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Trains and additional train arrangements. 39 pp. Purple lettering. Good condition.

236.        G.W.R. hand-engraved brass signalbox shelf-plate. “From Olton”. Original ex box condition.  1⅝”x 4⅝”

237.        B.R. (E) Signalling Notice. Thrumpton, Retford, dated May 1965, with pull-out diagram.

238.        B.R (W) gradient Profile. Wellington to Hele and Bradninch. Dated October 1953. 9” x 29” Good condition.

239.        Southern Electric silverplated dinner fork by Mappin & Webb. Marked on top side of handle with S.R. with flash and with picture of EMU. Good

240.        Dundee & Perth (Dundee Junction) Breviate of Parliamentary Act 1848.

241.        G.W.R. Mechanics Institution Swindon Engineering Society. Pamphlet No. 92. “Arrangement of Locomotive Cylinders” by H. Holcroft, pub. GWR Loco Dept. 1909. 15 pp + pull-out diagram, Very good condition.

242.        L.N.E.R. cast-iron doorplate. “PRIVATE” 3½” x 13¾”.  Unrestored.

243.        G.E.R. Royal Train Notice. Her Majesty the Queen from St. Pancras to Wolferton 23^rd February 1901. 2 pp. Fragile, some light staining, but complete and readable.

244.        Edinburgh and Northern Railway. (Boscobie, Keltyhead and Glencraig Branches, etc.) Breviate of Amended Bill. 1848.

245.        Carriage Print. “Hatfield, Hertfordshire” by Horace Wright from the L.N.E.R. Series. Not a car in sight in this rustic view of the town – only a gentleman with a handcart. Original type frame and glazed, Very good condition.

246.        Carriage Print. “Castle of Broughty, Broughty Ferry, Angus.” Pleasant view looking across harbour to the tall castle buildings. Unframed V.G.C. This is the larger B.R. (M) size.

247.        Carriage Print. “Wallace Monument near Stirling” by Jack Merriott. The Gothic tower stands high above the stooks of corn in the fields below. Larger B.R. (M) size. Unframed. Very good condition.

248.        Carriage Print. “Ben Loyal, Sutherland” by W. Douglas Macleod. The mountain casts a reflection in the loch and in the foreground. B.R. (E) size. Very good condition. .Original type frame and glazed.

249.        B.R. (E) Signalling Notice 3395. New signalling between Colchester Jcn. East Gate Jcn. St. Botolphs, Wivenhoe and Thorpe-le-Soken. 22 November 1958. 8 pp + pull-out diagram.

250.        L.N.E.R. Wagonplates (i) L.N.E.R. 20 tons 1937 Darlington 205827 (ii) L.N.E.R. 21 tons 1948 Darlington 306177. [Thinner numbers than (i)]. Both unrestored ex wagon condition.

Closing Times for Lots 226-250 Tues., 8th Nov. 8.00 p.m. 01788 523250

251.        (G.C.R.) “Rothley” Station Lamp Glass. White “Milkglass” with letters incised in black. Unrestored. As removed by B.R. in 1950’s. 12½” x 3”. Rothley situated on G.C. main line north of Leicester.

252.        L.N.E.R Grimsby Dock Bye Laws. 22 pp. Dated 10^th May 1939. Small tear across middle where it appears to have been folded – no loss.

253.        G.E.R. Rule Book dated June 1^st 1904. Green board covers.

254.        N.E.R. brass tip-up carriage ash tray. Oblong, sits on 2 side runners that would be fitted to carriage. Both pieces stamped N.E.R. 3⅝” wide, 3” tall.

255.        L.M.S. Hotel Service Crewe Arms Hotel bill with L.M.S. Hotel Service receipt dated 12^th November 1943. Good.

256.        North British Station Hotel Edinburgh Card Invitation to General Assembly of Church of Scotland Prayers and Breakfast. May 1909.            6” x 4½”

257.        “D” Wagonplate “E 12 tons 1923 Darlington No. 96611”. Painted a long time ago.

258.        L.N.E.R./Underground, Met., Met. & G.C. Joint Line Timetable. October 7^th 1946 u.f.n. 56 pp. Map on inside back cover. Blue covers with LNER Eye and Underground logo.

259.        B.R. (W) Telephone Circuit Notice. No. 763. Evercreech Jct. Templecombe Exchange. Framed and glazed.

260.        Southern Railway – South Western Section Dinner Plate. “S.R” in full within lines of garter, S.W.S. in full on 3^rd line. 2 line border, all in green. 9¾” dia. By Booth’s 1 – 28 incised into base. No chips, cracks or damage. Good condition.

261.        G.W.R. Publicity Booklet. “The Severn Valley” published May 1923.      42 pp.   2 fold-out maps. Rusty staples.

262.        B.R. (N.E.) Booklet. Hours of opening of signal boxes in N.E. Region,   26^th August 1961 u.f.n. 78 pp. B.R.31267/1

263.        L.Y.R. Porcelain insulator in white, double ring pattern “LYR” and “10” on top sloping edge. 3” dia. 4⅞”

264.        L.M.S. Photographic Carriage Panel “Furness Abbey”. Minor damage to bottom left corner; would hardly be seen in a frame. 25” x 9¾”

265.        Plan L.N.E.R. Sleaford Station site map. Undated. Shows two road engine shed, turntable, tank house, stables, etc. 48” x 20”. Paper; folded.

266.        Southern Railway Small Booklet.  “Off the Beaten Track” Series No. 25. “Roman France”. 32 pp. Colour drawing on covers – Roman architecture, bridge over river with man fishing; with decorative pillars. 3½” x 5½” 

267.        G.E.R. glass inkwell. 3” dia., 2¼”high. “G.E.R.” etched on face. Minor chips to top rim; otherwise good.

268.        L.T. Carriage Panel. Picture of owl with L.T. roundels for eyes. “Most West End Stations are open until 12.30 week nights and until 11.30 Sunday Nights … jolly useful isn’t it. It’s quicker by Underground.” Printed by Waterlows, probably c. 1960. Thick card. 11” x 24”. Slight rubbing towards the top edge, otherwise good.

269.        L.T. Carriage Panel. “Green Rovers unlimited travel tickets on 1400 miles of Country (green) bus routes every day. 5/-, children 2/6d.” Green/black with outstretched hand. 11” x 24”. Generally good. Some rubbing around top right corner.

270.        B.R. (E) flanged enamel door plate. “PRIVATE”.  4 hole fitting. One small chip by top left hole; otherwise good.

271.        L.M.S. Restaurant Car Menu & Wine List dated 18^th April 1929. On 4 sides for I.C.I. Inauguration of Works Council Scheme. Menu on front cover. 29 lines of text about Derby wine cellars. Brown text on cream paper.

272.        Sunderland Corporation Tramways. Album of 32 postcard size photos of trams and staff.  Interesting.   

273.        L.M.S. “D” plate. “L.M.S. 8 tons 37139.” Unrestored.  

274.        Plan. “G.N.R. Crouch End”. Shows station, track roads and footpath in vicinity of the station. Track, roads, etc. coloured in water colour. “G.N.R. District Engineers Office 30.11.1910”. 15” x 17” On thick paper.

275.        “Midland Hotel Manchester” dinner fork, marked in block letter both back and front. 7¼”, by Elkington. Good.

Closing Times for Lots 251-275 Tues., 8th Nov. 8.30 p.m. 01788 521491

276.        Brass Paycheck embossed “Carlisle Citadel Station P. L.M.S.” and stamped “259”. Round with a flat base.

277.        Midland Railway Bridge Reports from Souldrop Road Bridge (between Sharnbrook and Irchester) to Culvert 75B near Austin’s Bridge. Gives dates of construction together with detailed particulars.  Examination with notes as to condition in 1931. 2 sheets.

278.        L.M.S. S & T diagram of L.M.S. single arm miniature signal on tubular post. Detailed diagrams showing dimensions and fixings on signal post. Plan date 19.4.37.

279.        Midland Railway Bridge Reports from Marriotts Bridge (near Oakley Beds) to Holsey Road Bridge). Full names of bridges, dates of building, particulars of construction, together with condition in 1931.

280.        L.N.E.R. cast-iron doorplate “Ladies Waiting Room”. Repainted. On two lines.  4½” x 21”. Good.

281.        Midland Bridge Reports. Bedford & Northampton line. Between Farm Bridge at Little Houghton to bridge 41A. Details of construction and building dates, together with condition in 1926. (2 sheets)

282.        Shedplate 5A. Crewe North 1948 – 1965. Repainted a long time ago.

283.        (L.N.W.R.) Revised estimates of (Painting) Bridges on Rugby Division, December 1915. Covers bridges on Roade and Rugby line from No. 1 to 89. Gives location between mile posts and area for painting and tarring together with estimates. 6 sheets: ink and pencil.

284.        B.R. (E) Track Diagram and table of locking. Bingham dated May 1948. Situated between Nottingham & Bottesford West Jcn. Folds out to 13” x 59”

285.        “L.M.S. Dining Cars Euston” Fish knife 8”. Has 5201 9 – 23 on back of handle.

286.        G.W.R. Whitsuntide 1932. Alteration and Suspension of Passenger Trains and Additional Train Arrangements. 35 pp. On back cover it states “Plymouth Suburban Rail Motor Cars and Trains – certain trains and cars will be discontinued during the Holiday Period.” Dark blue print.

287.        N.B.R. Operating Notices. (i) Agricultural show at Duns. Gives times of special train from Berwick and from Hawick via Greenlaw and Marchmont. Also West Linton, Agricultural Society Show at Peebles 7.8.1891. (ii) Kelso Agricultural show and St. James Fair. T/T and arrangements Edinburgh – Kelso 5.8.91 (2)

288.        L.N.E.R. “Winking Eye” buttons. 2 large brass, 1 small brass, 1 medium nickel, 1 small nickel  (5)

289.        Festiniog Railway. 2 large white pottery mugs “Passenger Centenary 1865 – 1965), with picture of early train and carriages and later one hauled by Fairlie loco (2).

290.        (L.N.E.R. – S) S & T Diagram of track and signals with locking chart. Mexboro No. 2. Date 23.4.31. Also shows Denaby Crossing Box and Mexboro No. 3. Office copy. 22” x 37”

291.        L.M.S. Motive Power Notice. “L.M.S. (in full) Starting of Passenger Trains – complaints are being received from passengers that snatches are taking place when trains are starting from terminus stations, especially Euston.       8 lines of text. Crewe. 21^st November 1923. 11½” x 17½”

292.        L.M.S. vertical track plan.  Longbridge – Preston No. 5. Adlington Jc. – Boars Head, Standish Jc. Bamfurlong Jc., End of Springs Bch – Springs Bch No. 2, Amberswood West Jc. – Ince Moss Jc., Bryn Jc. – Pemberton with enlargements of Deepdale branch, Springs Branch (goods lines). Revised August 1932.

293.        B.R. (M) Signalbox Diagram. “Witton Goods”. Rolled ex signalbox cond. 23” x 51”. In north Birmingham near Perry Barr

294.        (M.R. Co.) Tunnel nameplate. “Tytherington Tunnel” All cast-iron – not like some which have steel letters affixed to a backplate. Situated on the ex M.R. Thornbury Branch north of Bristol.

295.        B.R. (S) enamel station sign (flanged). “Waiting and Ladies Rooms”. On 3 lines. Superb condition, almost mint. White on green. 18” x 24”.

296.        B.R. (W) Diagram of Aberbeeg shed. Very detailed, showing all track (coloured blue), water tank with capacity, water cranes, location of stores, workshop, hydrants, etc. Accompanying B.R. (W) notes give allocation of locos by type, staff numbers – 71 drivers, 73 firemen, 370 tons of coal p/w and 7 wagons of ash. Very detailed. Plan measures 8” x 21”.

297.        Report to the Ministry of Transport upon the “Accidents that have occurred on the railways of the U.K. during 1920.” 12 pp. Analysis of accidents.

298.        S & T Diagram L.N.E.R. “Holmwood Colliery. Proposed up goods loop.” L.N.E.R. S&T stamp. 17.7.42. On G.C.R. main line Pilsley and Heath. 14” x 38”. Folded.

299.        “L.N.E.R.” large tray or roast meat serving dish. Oval, 13½” x 18” in very good condition, with attractive crossed “Saltire” pattern on edge. Ideal for Christmas turkey.

300.        B.R. (W) Shed Diagram. “Llanelly”. Very detailed diagram of the double roundhouse shed lines in blue watercolour. Shows sand furnace, cranes, standpipes, lifting shop, stores, loco oil fuelling plant, etc. Accompanying notes give allocation by types: 149 drivers. A mass of information. Very interesting.  8” x 24”.

Closing Times for Lots 276-300 Tues., 8th Nov. 8.30 p.m. 01788 523250

301.        Unusual enamelled badge. Shield shaped, lapel fixing. Lettered “11 Congreso International de Ferrocarriles” around edge with raised front of steam loco in centre, engraved on buffer beam 1930. 1” x  ¾”

302.        L.N.E.R. (N.E. area) Programme showing alternative Electric Train Services on the Tynemouth Branches.  Sundays from 2 June 1935 u.f.n.     36 pp

303.        Engraved brass lever lead. “20 Disc for No. 19 Points Backing from Up Relief with original black wax infill. On the back is “19 Up Siding To No. 1 Dead End Siding Starting” which has been scored through.  No fixing holes, but very old, possible ex. M.R. origin. 4” x 5¼”

304.        Fully Coloured Plan G.N.R. Hertford – Hertford Gas Light Co. – Mr. H. D. Duesbury’s Application. Shows station, goods shed area across river bridges to the signal and gate box on Mill Road.  Also shows detailed sections across the bridge over the River Lea. On thick paper 16½” x 58½”. Folded.

305.        B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals Offord & Buckden Drawing No. 47 LS 1003. Shows track between Huntingdon North & Paxton c.1960

306.        Brass checks (i) ¾” x 2”. Rectangular with round corners, stamped G.W.R. 5 times on front and 3 times on back with “170” also stamped. Very old. Came out of Newport Docks. (ii) 1” x 2¼” rounded ends just stamped “622”. Again very old. Came from same source.

307.        B.R. (E) Promotional Pamphlets. (i) Liverpool St – Shenfield Electrification, 4 pp with photos. (ii) Temple Mills New Marshalling Yard, 10 pp., with track plan on back cover; photos etc. c. 1960 (2)

308.        Printed Notice. L.M.S.R. Notice to Staff – Tobacco Smoking at Engine Sheds – prohibition of tobacco smoking in this shed is now removed except in the Offices, stores and other buildings – containing inflammable material – I trust the staff will not abuse this privilege in any way. F. W. Dingley, 21^st November 1923. 8½” x 10½”.  Would frame.

309.        L.N.E.R. water glass with faceted sides and etched with Company initials on the side; 4” high, Very good condition.

310.        3 x B.R. (Sc) Speed, Permanent Way, Signal Alterations, Appendix Instructions. (i) 12^th – 18^th February 1955 (ii) 16^th – 22^nd April (iii) 18^th – 24^th June. Sections on hours of opening of signal boxes. Aberdeen area changes at Lethenty, etc. (3)

311.        G.W.R. Loco Dept. invoices. (i) Cost of making connection for Water Supply. Ocean Quay, Fishguard, October 27^th 1917 (ii) Cost of tools (which are listed) sold to Stratton Ammonium Nitrate Factory. Signed by J. Kelynack for Churchward December 1917. (2)

312.        G.W.R. (in full) Loco Pay Check. Stamped “SN.” (Swindon) beneath the number. Oval, copper, good condition.

313.        Plan. L.M. &S.R. Whatstandwell Rating Plan. Scale 40’ to 1”. Great amount of detail. Shows every lamp post on platform – even the lamp in booking office. Between Matlock and Ambergate on ex M.R. Attached to its folder. Folds out to 11” x 22½”. Good.

314.        B.R. (S) Hours of Opening of Signalboxes in the South Eastern Division. 1^st January 1962. u.f.n. 24 pp.

315.        Silverplated Sports Cup. Engraved “L.N.E.R. Half Mile River Championship 1935. W. Fielder” 3½” high. One or two small dents; otherwise good.

316.        L.M.S. Sectional Appendix. Western Division, March 1937. Red cloth covers, 261 pp (covers north of Crewe) + Supplement No. 1 to Western Division. January 1933. Includes South Wales. (2)

317.        Letter headed “West Midland Railway Secretary’s Office, Worcester.” Dated 25^th November 1868.

318.        G.W.R. Time Table Oct 6^th 1947 u.f.n. (168 pp) Map at back; paper covers.

319.        Wagonplates. “Owners Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd London W.C.2” (I) No. 7924 (ii) No. 9721. Unrestored. (2)

320.        B.R. (W) Telephone Circuit Notice No. 6017 Bristol Control Circuit No. 8 – Rodbourne – Swindon – Stratton Park. 6½” x 4” dated August 1965.

321.        Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway. Omnibus Services Timetable 14^th November 1949 u.f.n. Folded, 20” x 15”, good.

322.        L.N.E.R. Full Company title Trespass Notice. Casting number 07. 7 lines of text. Repainted (well) white on black. 17” x 26”

323.        “D” Wagonplate. “L.M.S. 12 tons Std 514125”. Face repainted a long time ago.

324.        B.R. (W) Telephone Circuit Notice No. 2260.  Moreton-in-the-Marsh signal box to Milk Siding – Local circuit. Dated April 1961. Good.

325.        L.M.S. (Northern Division) Platform Arrangements. Trains arriving at and departing from Glasgow Central October 1^st 1945 u.f.n. 19 pp.

Closing Times for Lots 301-325 Tues., 8th Nov. 9.00 p.m. 01788 521491

326.        G.W.R. Timetables September 26^th 1938 – July 2^nd 1939. 286 pp. Card covers. Good condition.

327.        Brass Paycheck. “L.M.R.Loco Heaton Mersey 420” all stamped. Round, 1½” dia. Good, used condition.

328.        Poster. Fishguard – Cork Direct Service. The Innisfallen Way – British and Irish Steam Packet Co., City of Cork Steam Packet Co. (as agents) with a painting of the ship at sea within a green clover leaf shaped panel. By Derrick Smoothy. 40” x 25”. Rolled. Good.

329.        Cast-iron Notice. “North Eastern Railway Co. Newcastle” small, diamond bridge weight restriction 37½” high. Much more manageable than the large diamonds. “Newcastle” diamonds less common than “York”. Face repainted. Good.

330.        Signalbox diagram “L.M. & S.R. Sandy Heath” between Potton and Sandy in Oxford – Bedford-Cambridge line. Fully coloured. Good ex box condition. Rolled 12” x 31½”

331.        Tickets. 100+ whole Edmondson tickets (all issued) from and to Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford area. Early 1960’s. Good condition.

332.        Tickets, 50+ whole issued tickets issued Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Jcn., Smethwick Jcn. Late 1950’s, early 1960’s.

333.        Tickets. 500+ half tickets, from and to Leamington Spa, Warwick, Bearley, Stratford areas. Early 1960’s.

334.        B.R. (W) Poster-board heading.  “British Railways”. Cream on brown enamel. 4” x 27”. Good colour/shine. A few chips, mainly around fixing holes, but lettering unaffected.

335.        S.R. Special Notice S.769. Western Division, Superintendent’s Office, Exeter Queen St.  Bideford Market – train extended to Hatherleigh.  Times of Ballast train from Wadebridge to Meldon. Launceston Giglet market – trains to be strengthened. Private owner/colliery wagons to Griff, Baddesley to be held u.f.n. Typescript. Dated 28.12.32

336.        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. W. Wilkinson. Face repainted, back unrestored. 27 ¼ x 17”. Not common.

337.        B.R. (E) Signalling Notice. Alterations at Stratford March 1967. With pull-out diagram.

338.        B.R. (M) Last Day of Steam. Itinerary and Menu. Sunday 11^th August 1968 and certificate with facsimiles of seals of L.N.W.R. /L & Y.R. & M.R.  g

339.        Shedplate 15C. Leicester Midland 1948 – September 1963. Kettering September 1963 – June 1965. Fine ex loco condition.

340.        Paper Wagon Label. “Delafila slate powder. Return Empty to Delabole.” Folded. 14½” x 14½”

341.        Negatives. Taken in and around Salisbury early 1960’s – with locos, 34006, 34018, 34052, 34088, 35003, 35022. Good quality. Negatives measure 2⅜” square. (6)

342.        Negatives. Ex G.W.R. engines at Salisbury early 1960’s with locos 1028, 5029, 5043, 5963, 6977 and 7802. Good quality. Negatives measure 2⅜” square. (6)

343.        Negatives. Locos 6908, 6108, 75055 and 92250 at Oxford m.p.d. and 4962 and 92226 at Didcot. Good quality. Negatives measure 2⅜” square. (6)

344.        Negatives S & D  line – early 1960’s 4631 at Shillingstone, 41214 at Shillingstone, 4631 at Highbridge, 41216 at Highbridge, and 3200, 41214 and 41249 at Templecombe (7) Good quality 2⅜” square.

345.        Negatives - Swindon. 73050 inside Swindon m.p.d. Locos including 6112 inside Swindon m.p.d. 6876 and 6984 outside the shed, 3775 outside coaling stage, 4919 on train through station, 6011 and 6855 and 7804 at the Works and 5685 on Swindon Dump. (9)

346.        Carriage Print. “River Dee at Cambus O’May, Aberdeenshire” by Lance Cattermole. A fine picture showing the Ballater branch line in the foreground with the suspension bridge over the river. This is the larger L.M.R. Size 1.Unframed and in mint condition.

347.        Carriage Print.  “Loch Etive” by Jack Merriott. A fine view of the remote and dramatic scenery. In original type frame and glazed. VGC.

348.        Carriage Print. “River Blyth at Southwold” by Eric Scott. A particularly attractive print looking across the river to fishermen’s cottages in the background. Original type frame and glazed. Mint.

349.        G.N.R. Pegging Block Instrument. In ex box condition.

350.        B.R. (W) Horse Racing Handbills. (i) Warwick Races – Trains from Paddington, Oxford, etc. October 10^th/12^th 1959. (ii) Stratford-upon-Avon from Kidderminster – Worcester etc., to Stratford (Racecourse Platform) August 1956 (iii) Windsor Races – trains from Cardiff, Newport. September 1^st 1956. Reasonable condition with usual top left corner string tears. (3)

Closing Times for Lots 326-350 Tues., 8th Nov. 9.00 p.m. 01788 523250

351.        Saxby and Farmer cast-iron signal weight with embossed serif lettering “Saxby & Farmer Patentee 56, London W” with a full Coat of Arms. A very interesting and old item 10½” x 12¼”

352.        L.N.E.R. (G.N. Section) Passenger W.T.T. Nottingham District 4^th May 1942 u.f.n. 9 pp.

353.        Dundee and Arbroath Joint Railway W.T.T. of Passenger and Freight Trains. May 7^th 1945 u.f.n. 11 pp.

354.        B.R. (W) Telephone Circuit Notice No. 1037. Worcester Rainbow Hill Junc. Box. – Henwick Box. September 1959.

355.        2 x L.N.E.R. Silverplated Dishes. (i) 7½” x 10¼” oval. (ii) 9¾ x 14”. Both by Walker & Hall and both marked on the rim “L.N.E.R.”

356.        B.R. (S) Carriage Working Notice. Steam Trains 13^th June 1955 u.f.n. London Central District. Includes Forest Row, Horam, etc. 71pp. G. cond.

357.        B.R. (S) Signalbox diagram. Kingswood, together with its mechanical and electrical locking charts. Dated 29.11.1962. 18” x 39”. Saved from a fire, probably when the box was demolished, so scorch marks, especially around bottom, but diagram still intact.

358.        Builders Plate “B.R. Cravens Ltd. Lot No. 30768 1966”. Oval cast-iron 4¾” x 7”. Cleaned.

359.        L.M.S. Vertical Track Plan. Settle Junc. - Leeds Jct., Shipley, Bradford Forster Square – Leeds City – Normanton. With enlargements of Stourton – Leeds – Shipley – Bradford, Hellifield, Keighley and Skipton. Amended 28.6.46

360.        G.W.R. brass paycheck embossed “G.W.R. Loco Dept.” with the number and stamped RG. (Reading). Some wear but clear stamping.

361.        L.M.S. (Loco Dept) Notice. Reward to Fireman Adams (Swansea) and Fireman Swainbank of Oxenholme – in recognition of prevention of accidents – bringing to notice defects in permanent way. 7^th September 1923. Paper 10½” x 8”

362.        (L.N.W.R.) Revised estimates for painting bridges. Rugby to Stamford line – bridges 1 – 62. Gives location of bridge, together with area to be painted and tarred, together with estimate of costs. 4 sheets, ink and pencil.

363.        B.R. (W) Pullman Brochure “Introduction of Pullman Diesel Express Services between Wolverhampton & Birmingham and London (Paddington). Also Bristol and Paddington 1960. 20 pp + fold-out colour map. Full centre spread in colour of blue Pullman, together with two full page colour photos of interior. Table of fares and times. Good condition.

364.        Highland Section Track plans. (i) Loth. (ii) Kildary. Both between Inverness and Wick. Ink on grey vellum, probably L.M.S. 8” x 13”

365.        G.W.R. painted tin 4 compartment letter rack. Stamped G.W.R. at front top beneath fixing holes. Reasonable condition.

366.        L.N.E.R. (GE Sec) Drawing No. 112/1. “Liverpool St. Station West Side Suburban Electrically illuminated sign over suburban exit - proposed conversion to double sided.” Sign reads “Suburban Booking Office” with diagram of where the sign to be sited. Dated 16.10.25. 22½” x 31”

367.        (Highland Railway?) Cast brass lever lead. Distinctive shape. “44” in a round panel curved shoulder then straight sides embossed with 12 lever numbers. Ex Perth North signal box. 8¼” high.

368.        Buttons. LMS and GWR, nickel 1” dia. Froggatt 43/16, together with GW and LMS brass.  ¾” dia., Froggatt 45/2. (2)

369.        L.M.S. Poster. “Sunday Excursions to Bangor via Stranraer by luxurious turbine steamer “Princess Maud” June –September (1935) from Glasgow Central, Paisley Gilmour St – lunch and high tea on steamer.” L.M.S. in roundel. Red printing. 40” x 50”. Folded.

370.        (S.R.) Enamel signal box instrument plate “Boro. Emer. Bell”. Black lettering on white.  6” x 1”. Borough on S.E.C.R. in Southwark.

371.        B.R. Motive Depot Notice Card. “Precautions to be taken when obtaining water for locomotive purposes at watering points.” 9 lines of text. 6” x 7⅝”  

372.        G.E.R. Diagram. Harwich stamped “G.E.R. No. 40856” with Land Agent’s letter to General Manager, May 21^st 1914.” On paper; folded. Shows all track, etc.  A section of the shore line has been shaded pink. 21” x 17”. G.

373.        A set of 17 signal lever plates ex Chelsea and Fulham signalbox, West London Railway. Each measures 7⅜” x 1¾” White fibre. Includes “West Dock Line to Down Main Inner Home.” “Main to Cast Dock Line.” Good cond.

374.        S.R. Western Div. Superintendent’s Office Special Notice. S.89. Includes Engineer’s Inspection trolley times St. Kew Highway, Port Isaac Rd. etc., removal of clay between Whimple and Sidmouth, etc. 17^th February.1933. Typescript.

375.        G.W.R. Rates for Conveyance of Parcels by passenger train or other similar service for Cardiff.  Parcels should be addressed “Per G.W.R.” 19 pp + GWR Introduction of “Hump” yard. For gravitation shunting at north end, downside, Rogerstone. (Notice No. 1958). 5pp

Closing Times for Lots 351-375 Tues., 8th Nov. 9.30 p.m. 01788 521491

376.        Peckett & Sons Copper Printing Block. Depicts 0-4-0 saddle tank No. 1853. A nice detailed depiction of the loco, showing worksplate, etc. Mounted on its original mahogany block. Measures 2¼” x 4¼” Good cond.

377.        Negatives of GN/LNW Joint Line Great Dalby – 4 negatives including Austerity light engine and Mablethorpe special – good detail of station including “hawkeye”, John O’Gaunt – 2 giving good detail of lamps and signs. Melton Mowbray (GN/LNW) showing ornate roof and “hawkseye”, and 46666 and 430111 at Tilton 5/12/1953. Quite good quality. (8)

378.        Negatives of G.N.R. Leicester Belgrave Road – Marefield Jct.. Turnby and Scraptoff with B.1 on express, Lowesby with ex GNR loco on local with good detail of summersault signal, signs (5.12.1953), Humberstone signalbox with Bridgeplate 33 prominent Humberstone station showing lamps with lamp tablets and another showing holiday special through the station and Leicester Belgrave Road with 64257 on local. 8.8.53. Good quality(6)

379.        Negatives of Blenheim and Woodstock line. with 3 views of Blenheim station including 1420 on auto train. Two views of Shipton on Cherwell station. Good quality. (5)

380.        Negatives of L.D.E.C. lines in 1952. (i) Clifton on Trent (ii) Fledborough. (iii) Edwinstowe. (iv) Tuxford Central (v) Dukeries Junction. (vi) Ollerton with 69804. (vii) Langwith Junction with W.D. (viii) 67384 – Langwith. Good quality. (8)

381.        Negatives of Border Counties Line (Hexham – Riccarton Jct.) line 1953. (i) Bridge over R. Tyne – Border Counties box in distance. (ii) Wall. (iii) Reedsmouth with wagons carrying military vehicles in sidings, signal box in background. (iv) Bellingham. Porter with 2 wheeled cart in front of signboard. (v) Plashetts – showing platform with stone based water tower (vi) Kielder Forest showing platform signalbox. (vii) Deadwater – station buildings. All dated 11/9/1953. (7)

382.        Railway Company transfer. “Eastern Bengal State Railway” Crest. Excellent original condition. Mounted on cream painted board. 12” x 16”.

383.        L.M.S. Vertical Track Plan. Penrith to Derwent Junction (Workington) with enlargements of Penruddock, Brigham, Cockermouth, Keswick and Threlkeld. Dated 4^th June 1925. Amended August 1934.

384.        L.N.E.R. Track Diagram. “Ordsall Crossing” (Retford) – marked 21.2.23. With table of locking – also shows Thrumpton crossing, Retford South and Whisker Hill Jct. (Office copy). 15” x 24”

385.        M.R. cap badge. (Nickel – block letters) + “Midland Railway” nickel button with Wyvern motif. (2) Good.

386.        B.R. (E) Signalling Instruction 34124. New Signalling between Thorpe-le-Soken and Clacton-on-Sea 24^th January 1959. 7 pp. + pull-out diagram. G.

387.        Plan. “G.N.R. Denholme”. Shows all track. Also shows Rly Co.’s 12” surface water drain, culverts, etc., leading to Doe Park Reservoir. Partly coloured. Stamped “G.N.R. Surveyor’s Dept. 1909.”

388.        B.R. (E) Wincobank North Junction. Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking. Diagram No. 54.LS.1041. 1950’s.  Folds out to 13” x 54”

389.        B.R.M. Promotional Pamphlet “The English Lakes”. Colourful painting on cover by Dobson Broadhead. Many photographs inside.  G C. 1952

390.        Booklet British Railways Workshops, Eastleigh. Visit of British Railways (Southern) Board. 30^th April 1969. Includes postcard size photos of the different shops.

391.        Highland Section. Track/station/siding diagram “Watten”. On Georgemas – Wick line. Shows 2 signalboxes. 8” x 13”.

392.        Worksplate Henschel nr. 31235 1968 with “H Star” logo in centre. Henschel – Werke ag Kassel.” Rectangular alloy 5¾” x 11⅝”. Ex loco cond.

393.        60 x Pre-Grouping Wagon Labels (all used). A grand mixture including Furness, M&C, G&SWR, NBR, Caledonian, NER, MR, L&Y.

394.        G.W.R. Publication. Swindon Works and its place in Great Western History 1935. Picture of 4-6-0 being lifted in the works. 56 pp. G. Cond.

395.        Polish steam loco emblem. Cast alloy with Polish eagle and P.K.P. embossed. Front repainted. Back ex-loco. 10¼” x 7¾”

396.        G.W.R. letters on G.W.R. General Manager’s Office Paddington letterhead concerning: (i) Military Clothing Depot, Reading. (ii) Didcot Ordnance Depot – Construction of additional siding. (iii) Transcoed Station – Accommodation for Home Grown Timber – provision of siding.

397.        “D” Wagonplates. (i) B421389 21T Met – Cammell 1957 Lot 2935         (ii) B333852 24½T Shildon 1959. Lot No. 3221. Both unrestored.

398.        B.R. (E) Great Eastern “Grove” Special Train Arrangements Fri., 14^th June 1963. Euston – Thrapston (Bridge St.) and Barnwell. “After the Royal Party have alighted at Barnwell, 2000 h.p. diesel to be released and B1 to be attached to steam heat until 5 a.m. Sat., 15^th June. Special engines Barnwell, Oundle, New England – with times. R.T., depart Barnwell 5.24 a.m., arr. Windsor 9.45 a.m. 3 pp. Typescript.

399.        Shedplate. 26F Lees 1948 – October 1955 Belle Vue 10/55 – 4/56. Patricroft February 58 – September 1963. Basically ex loco.

400.        (L.B.S.C.R.) Silverplated fish knife with “Newhaven-Dieppe Service” in garter surrounding L.B.S.C.R. Marine Flag. Elkington plate. Elegant, lined handle. Good condition.

Closing Times for Lots 376-400 Tues. 8th Nov. 9.30 p.m. 01788 523250

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