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November 2006 Click here to view Lots 201 - 400 | Lots 401- 600 | Lots 601 - 800 Lots 1 - 200 1. Cast-iron Bridgeplate “G.C.R 427”. From a bridge at Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Repainted. Distinctive “target” shape. 2. BR(E) “DARFIELD MAIN” Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking. Onthe ex G.C. line from Aldam Jct. to Wath Central. Shows also Mitchells Main and Wombwell Central boxes. 13” x 44” Folded, good, clean condition. 3. B.R. (S) Enamel Notice: “Please show Tickets”. White on mid-green. Excellent colour and shine, V.G.C., apart from chip above top centre fixing hole, 16” x 10”. 4. Signalbox Diagram. “Southern Railway Belmont”. An office copy with its mechanical locking tables under the diagram. Dated 8th June 1943. Folded. 32” x 18” 5. L.N.E.R. Through Carriage Working Book. G.N. main line and Cambridge Branch 26th September 1938 u.f.n. 118 pp. Gives times, class of vehicle for each train. Lots of information. 6. Highland Railway Large Button. Full Company Title in garter with Coat of Arms in middle. Froggatt 20/12. 7. (Nottingham Corporation Tramways) Cap Badge. Ornate, inter-twined script lettering. 1⅜” x ¾” 8. G.W.R. Notice (No. 26). Theatrical Special Plymouth to Swansea January 22nd 1905. Gives times. Also notes “2 Corridor Thirds to 9.45 a.m. ex Plymouth for “Sinbad the Sailor” Company, Devonport to Llwynypia to be attached to the train. One page. 9. L.N.W.R. Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea and Dining Car Circuits. May 13th 1919. u.f.n. Gives details of number of cars required for each circuit. Also gives stock list of L.N.W. and West Coast Dining Cars with dimensions, number of seats, 4 pp. Interesting. 10. L.N.W.R. cast-iron Bridgeplate “L.N.W.R. 35” with squarer ampersand. Face repainted. 11. Enamel Sign “Southern Railway Smoking Strictly Prohibited”. Red lettering on white. Generally G.C.. One or two minor edge chips only 16½ x 12” 12. G.W.R. Publication “Dunkirk and the Great Western”. 40 pp. Colourful cover. Lots of information on G.W.R. steamships, including names of masters, etc. Clean condition. 13. B.R. (S) Royal Train Notice. Parkstone to Waterloo 26th November 1954. Gives times, special working instructions and unusually in this case, the loco number – 34060 (25 squadron) 4 pp. 14. Cast-iron wagonplate “N.E.R. H.D. 0672 Timber Bogie”. Attractive plate with scalloped corners from Hull Docks. Repainted a long time ago. 8 ¾” x 5⅜” 15. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking “New Southgate”. Shows track between Wood Green No. 2 box and cemetery box. Date stamped 6th January 1955 but late 1940’s style. Folded. McKenzie and Holland frame. 51” x 24”. 16. The Forfar and Brechin Ry Act. 1890. Maroon cloth covers with title in gold block tooling. 31pp. 17. Painted tin wagonplate. “For Repairs advise the British Wagon Co. Ltd Rotherham”. Dark blue on off-white; 8” x 5”. Manufacturer’s name “J. A. Whitehead, Didsbury.” 18. L.N.E.R. Diagram of signals and table of locking. “Barkston South” 9.9.36. Also shows the diagram of McKenzie and Holland frame. An E.C.M.L. box just north of Grantham, junction for line to Sleaford. Folded 37” x 22”. G.C.. 19. London Brighton & South Coast Railway, Electrified Lines, General Rules and Instructions September 1913 (cancelling those issued December 1st 1909) 30 pp. Card covers. Rusty staples; not bad for its age. Uncommon. 20. Brass paycheck. “B.R. (E Reg) Ch’field Mid-Engrs., W’shops” stamped, oval. 21. B.R. (W) Service Time Tables. Whitchurch, Brecon, Pwllheli and Aberystwyth. A good clean copy with map on cover. Includes branches to Kerry and Dinas Mawddwy. 80 pp. Lists signal boxes and opening hours. September 25th 1950. 22. G.E.R coloured plan. “Shadwell” G.E.R. Land Agent’s Office Revised November 1909. Shows track, platforms, signal box, fog huts, signal posts, etc. Also shows East London Rly from Wapping to Whitechapel. Paper laid on green cloth boards marked “Shadwell” and “General Manager”. Some staining on top of boards but diagram not affected. 23. L.B.S.C.R. pay tin stamped with Company initials on side, with a hinged lid with large brass plate with the number 169. 24. Ipswich Tramways Act 1881. 23 pp. Bound in dark red buckram covers with title in gold. 25. Royal Train Notice L.N.E.R. (G.N. Section) Journey of H.M. Queen and Suite for Kings Cross to Harrogate 31st August 1928 – will travel by Pullman car train no. 364. Gives passing times. 2 pp. Rusty pin hole; otherwise good. Closing Time for Lot No.’s 1 to 25 Wed., 29th November, 6.30pm 01788 521491 26 North Lindsey Light Railway full Company headed letter to Sir Sam Fay, concerning the development and equipment at Winteringham Haven. The G.C.R. was already working the line and the N.L.L.R. hoped that the G.C.R. would pay for specialist equipment for coal handling at the dock. Interesting: 2 sheets; both headed with Company title. 27. “Southern Railway Barcombe Mills” Signalbox Diagram (office copy) with mechanical locking chart. S.R. stamp 8th June 1943. Folded; 28” x 17½”. Situated between Isfield and Culver Jct. 28. Taff Vale Paycheck. “T.V.R. c77 ED.” Circular brass. Hole through bottom part of “V” 29. Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking Staveley Central North Junction. Shows track up to Renishaw Central, dated 23rd February 1962. Folded; 64” x13”. G. 30. Shedplate 84J Croes Newydd 1948 to January 1961. Face repainted. Back unrestored. 31. L.M.S. Book. “Motive Power Organisation and Practice” 144 pp. hardback. Inscribed on front cover “Motive Power Depot 20A” (Holbeck). Very detailed book; everything you need to know about running a loco shed. 32. “G.N.R. Cottages and Gatehouses.” diagrammatic map for the area bounded by Wakefield, Keighley, Shipley, Halifax. Uncoloured. Folded; 21½” x 18”. 33. L.N.E.R. cast-iron doorplate “General Waiting Room” (on two lines). Face repainted black; back original. 34. G.W.R. Plymouth Division Notice of Extra Trains and Special Arrangements February 25th to March 3rd 1905. 16 pp.; includes times of Football Excursion, Plymouth to Swansea, times of local workmen’s trains, new ocean mail vans, etc. 35. G.W.R. Bridge Reports. (i) Plymouth Loop No. 1 between Lipson Jct and Mutley and (ii) Plymouth Loop No. 2 between Mutley and Plymstock. (2 sheets) 36. B.R. (W) Brass Token. “The Property of the Railway Executive. If found please return to the Station Master, Cardiff (General) Station.” Round 1” dia. 37. B.R. (E) S & T Signalling Alterations Plan Corby Glen. Shows track between Stoke to Little Bytham with alterations marked in red, dated 21.1.62. On tracing paper, rolled; 15” x 49” 38. Builders Plate “B.R. Wolverton Lot No. 30351 1957”. Oval cast-iron; cleaned; 7” x 4½” 39. G.E.R. Plan “Chelmsford”. Shows part of station area with lines coloured in. Stamped “G.E.R. Land Agent’s Office 4th July 1895” Grey Vellum. 16½” x 9” 40. L.M.S. Western Div. (Crewe and South) Hours of Duty at Signal Boxes. September 12th 1932 u.f.n. 22pp. Includes Tredegar, Abergavenny Districts, Swansea and Three Cocks Jct to Hereford. G.C. 41. Southern Railway large teacup with “S.R.” in green sunshine lettering; G.C. 42. B.R. (E) Royal Train Timetable Card. Wolferton to Liverpool St and return 26th December (1956). Embossed Lion over Wheel motif at top. Good Condition. 43. Copper saucepan stamped “L.M.S. Hotels” on side. 6¼” deep. 44. G.W.R. Mechanics Institution, New Swindon Engineering Society Paper “Modern Railway Carriages by G. J. Churchward.” January 1898; 26pp + 19 pull-out diagrams. Churchward was very much ahead of his time. Good condition, apart from rusty staples. 45. Manchester South Junction and Altrincham cast-iron bridge number. “M.S.J. &A.R. 62A”. Face repainted, back unrestored. 46. B.R. (M Vertical Track Plan. Egginton Jct – Colwick North Jct. (E.R.), Pinxton South – Awsworth Jct (E.R.), showing track and sidings of both lines and enlargement of Derby Friargate. Amendments up to June 1961. 47. B.R. (E) Signalling Notice. New Signalling between Ilford Station, Ilford Car Sheds and Goodmayes. 12pp and pull-out diagram 22nd July 1949 Good condition. 48. Plan of Heanor Station area, showing track, buildings, etc. of the ex M.R. branch terminus of the line from Ilkeston in a file marked “Heanor” and “DBY 347-1.” Plan measures 16” x 10” 49. L.M.S. cast-iron paperweight (M.R. &Co. pattern) stamped with Company initials twice. Round and shaped like an old light switch. 50. L.N.E.R. (G.N.Sect.) Signalling Circular. Opening of line between Cuffley and Langley for Passenger Traffic and Closing of Hertford (G.N.) Station for Passenger Traffic. Includes diagrammatic sketches of signal gantries 4 pp. 30th May 1924. Closing Time for Lot No.’s 26 to 50 Wed., 29th November, 6.30 pm 01788 523250 51. 4 circular brass G.W.R. signal lever numbers: 5, 7, 8, 9. Hand engraved chunky brass retaining original black wax infill and fixing bolts. Good condition. 52. G.W.R. Bell Code Card. Buildwas Much Wenlock – Marsh Farm Jct. (near Craven Arms). Includes the early closures of Presthope, Rushbury, Longville and Harton Road on Wenlock Edge. 53. Track and Siding Diagram. “Borrobol” from the H.R. Far North line between Inverness and Thurso. Ink on grey vellum, probably dates from L.M.S. days. 8” x 13” 54. Southern Railway) cast-iron bridge number. 25”, similar pattern to the L.S.W.R. but smaller and much scarcer. Rectangular: 11” x 9”. Repainted a long time ago. 55. B.R. (W) booklet. Times during which signal boxes in the Cardiff Division are open. 6th May 1968 – 4th May 1969. 6 pp. 56. N.E.R. Programme of Excursion and Special Trains, Working Arrangements, etc. March 28th – 31st 1908. Includes many inter-company specials, including Hull to Southampton (L.S.W.R.) conveying Russian Marines. 57. Shedplate. 61A Aberdeen Kittybrewster 1948-1967. Repainted a long time ago. 58. B.R.(W) Gradient Diagram. Par to Truro June 1955. Paper, 29” x 9”. 59. L.N.E.R. (G.E. Sect.) Renewal of Bridge at Stratford – Altered Workings. 15pp. Timetables for trains Loughton-Epping-Ongar-Woodford – Ilford, etc. 14th – 16th May 1927. 60. B.R. (W) Alloy key token. “Gobowen South – Oswestry North.” Fine, original condition with old red paint. 61. B.R. (E) Hours of Opening of Signal Boxes. LT & S Line – Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, 2nd November 1959 – 12th June 1960. 11 pp. 62. B.R. (W) Gradient Diagram (B.11082 – B). Cogload to Whiteball Tunnel. Paper; 29”x 9”. 63. Cast-iron wagonplate. “The Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Builders Ltd., Smethwick England 1924”. Ornate design with the “Star” motif. Encrusted with thick old paint. 64. G.W.R. Royal Train Notice. Timetable of Her Majesty’s Journey from Windsor to Folkestone Pier via Kensington (Addison Road), Factory Jct. (L.C.D.R.) and Ashford (S.E.R.) March 9th 1899. 4 pp. Has been folded at some time. Some foxing, though reasonable condition for its age. 65. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking. “Claypole”. Shows the track between Westboro and Balderton. Undated but probably late 1950’s. Claypole is situated on the E.C.M.L. in North Nottinghamshire. Folds out to 80” x 13” 66. L.N.W.R. cast-iron oval bridge number “L. & N.W.R. Co. 12”. Face repainted 67. B.R (S) Signalbox Diagram. “Mitcham Junction”. An office copy with its mechanical and electrical locking and detection tables; S & T stamp dated 26th June 1950. Folded; 45” x 29” 68. G.W.R. Booklets: (i) Synopsis of course of instruction on safe working of railways and the appliances used in connection therewith for the use of the students of the signalling classes October 1945. 76 pp. Many photos and diagrams (blue covers) (ii) G.W.R. Regulations for Train Signalling on double and single lines. August 1st 1936. 69. B.R. Folding Card. “Facts about firing Locomotives. Helpful Hints.” B.R. in red totem at the top. Quite interesting. It states that higher grade coal was used before the War, and that the lower grade coal requires more skilful handling and then proceeds to give 20 practical hints. B.R. fuel bill for coal - £36 millions – three times figure of 1938. c. 1950. 70. L.N.W.R. Instructions in connection with the working of Electric Trains between Queens Park New Station and Willesden New Station 1915. 24 pp Rusty staples; covers slightly grubby; otherwise reasonable condition. 71. (L.S.W.R.) cast-iron bridge numberplate “50”. Rectangular 15” x 9”; face repainted. 72. B.R. (E) Layout of Signals and Table of Locking. “Aldam Junction” between Wath and New Oaks. 1950’s. Folded. 41” x 143” 73. Plan “L.M. &S.R.” Lamport”. A fully coloured plan, showing station buildings, goods shed and new cattle pens, together with a siding to be removed. Quite detailed; dated 29th November 1939. Folded and somewhat creased. 74. (Cambrian Railways) cast-iron gate notice. “Shut the Gate. The Penalty is Forty Shillings for leaving this gate unlocked”; quite an attractive sign; face restored; 16” x 12⅜” 75. G.W.R. Notice No. 108. Special Trains between Plymouth and Yelverton, April 27-28th 1905. Detachment of five officers and thirty prisoners to leave Princetown on 7.35 for Portland and on the next day to Gloucester and Warwick. Gives times and arrangements. One page. Closing Time for Lot No.’s 51 to 75 Wed., 29th November, 6.45pm 01788 521491 76. Book. “Locomotive Management from Driving to Cleaning” by J. T. Hodgson and J. Williams published by “The Railway Engineer” 1924. 421 pp + adverts. Many photos, diagrams. Good clean condition. 77. G.E.R. Co.’s Allotments Rule Card to be observed and performed by the tenants of allotments forming part of the land belonging to G.E.R., with the tenant’s name on the back, (a fireman at Epping) for allotment No. 19 at Theydon Bois, 1917. Spike hole. 78. (N.E.R.) oval cast-iron Bridgeplate “59A”. Repainted. 79. G.W.R. Working Notice (No. 48). Fruit Traffic from Plymouth (with Brest Fruit), St. Germans, Saltash, Tavistock and Cheddar Valley to the North of England, South Wales and London, 1905 Season. 11 pp with some timetables and arrangements with other railways. 80. B.R. (W) Booklet. “Newport Multiple Aspect Signalling Scheme, Marshfield Area.” Introduction of preliminary Stage “A” of Stage 7, 31st January 1963. 2 pp + pull-out diagram. 81. Shedcode 89B Brecon 1948 – November 1959, Croes Newydd – January 1961 to September 1963. Repainted a long time ago. 82. Carriage Print. Newark Castle by Kenneth Steel. A fine view looking across the Trent to the ruined castle and imposing spire of the church in the background. In original type glazed frame and in excellent condition. 83. Carriage Print. “Sulgrave Manor, near Helmdon, Northants.” by John Bee from the L.N.E.R. series. Looking across the lawn towards the famous Jacobean house. In original type glazed frame and in excellent condition. 84. Carriage Print. “Loch Morar, Invernesshire.” by W. Douglas MacLeod from the Scottish Region series. Looking down from the loch with the mountains of Knoydart in the background. Unframed and in excellent condition. This is the L.N.E.R. size. 85. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals Holloway North Down. Shows the entire track between the Holloway South Boxes and Finsbury Park. 1950’s. Folded 79” x 13” 86. (M.S.L.R) untitled “Beware of the Trains” cast-iron notice. Scalloped corners; 18½” x 11¾”; repainted. 87. G.W.R. Publication: “A Great Western Railway Signal Box”. A Souvenir of the Exhibit at the British Empire Exhibition Wembley 1925. Interesting photos of instruments, repeaters, interior of signal box and diagram of “Great Western Junction”. 30 pp + fold-out map of system. Good condition for age with very light foxing on covers only. 88. Large Scale Ordnance Survey Map of G.N.R. main line from Hitchin Station to Ippollitts. G.N.R. lands shaded green. Shows track, signal posts, field boundaries. Dated 1898 with G.N.R. Surveyors Dept. Stamp, Hitchin. Seems to be almost a village; 24” x 28”. 89. G.W.R. Plymouth Division. Notice of Extra Trains and Special Arrangements March 25th – 31st 1905. Gives times of rail motors between Saltash and Defiance Halt; occupation of locking frames in Yealmpton branch etc., 14 pp. 90. L.N.W.R. button whistle showing “Britannia”. Good. 91. Carlisle Citadel Station Act. 1873. 50 pp. Dark red covers with gold tooling. 92. B.R. (W) Signalling Notice No. WW371. Amalgamation of Signalboxes, Carmarthen; 3pp. typescript + two attached diagrams. 93. Button. Colonel Stephens lines standard nickel button. See Froggatt 95/5; 1” dia. 94. L.M.S.R. Plan of Welford and Kilworth. Full colour showing track and station buildings; on thin paper showing work to be carried out. Several tears but without loss and would frame well. Interesting item from a line (Rugby – Market Harboro) where it is not easy to find items from. 95. L.M.S. S & T Diagram No.’s 55-64, L.M.S. Three Aspect Colour Light Signal; gives dimensions, etc.; dated 30th January 1936. 96. Hand Coloured Engraving. “Crumlin Viaduct on the Newport, Abergavenny and Hereford Extension to Taff Vale.” Engraved and published by Newman & Co. Shows the famous viaduct in a rural and, as yet, unspoilt aspect. Almost 150 years old. Mounted and in modern frame. 97. (North London Railway) cast-iron bridge number “245”. Rounded ends, repainted. 98. B.R. (E) Signalling Notice No. 3468. New Signalling between Broxbourne Jct., Roydon and Hertford East, 11th January 1960; 9 pp + pull-out diagram. 99. Plan. G.N.R. Brinsley Junction Land near Timber Viaduct, Brinsley Branch. Track coloured in. Shows branch to Midland Railway and line from Pinxton. Stamped “G.N.R. Derby, District Engineer’s office. ” 15”x 12” 100. L.N.W.R. Ornately decorated cast-iron station stamp. "Station Wem L.N.W.R. Telegrams Loppington” Hand operated for embossing documents. Closing Time for Lot No.’s 76 to 100 Wed., 29th November, 6.45pm 01788 523250 101. L.M.S. Vertical Route Plan: Edgeley No.1 – Buxton No. 2 – Rocester Junc., with enlargements of Ashbourne and Buxton L.N.W. Amended October 1934. 102. L.M.S. Loco Dept Water Supply printed notice concerning Hest Bank, Brock, Hednesford, Shrewsbury and Castlethorpe November 28th 1923. 103. G.W.R. Synopsis of Course of Instruction on Safe Working of Railways and the appliances used in connection therewith for use of students of the signalling classes. October 1946. Interesting diagrams and photos of instruments, repeaters, etc.; 76 pp. In used condition. 104. B.R. (E) Signalbox Register for Linton (Cambridgeshire) on Cambridge – Haverhill branch. This is the last register for the box which closed March 4th 1967 and covers period September 1966 – March 1967. 105. Gold Coast Railway Locomotive Diagram book. Blue linen covers with C.o.A., with elephant and palm tree. 25 loose diagrams showing measurements and scrapping details for each clan. 106. B.R. (W) Fishtail cap badge “Guard”. Brown/nickel in good condition. 107. The Ship-owners’ Handy Book of Particulars of Steamer. Thos. Pinkney Shipping Auctioneers and Brokers, Sunderland. Printed T. Reed & Co., Sunderland. With details of many steamers. 108. G.W.R. rectangular brass signal lever lead. “26 Disc for No. 27 points backing from down main” with original red wax infill. 5” x 4”. 109. Plan Halifax High Level Railway St. Pauls. Shows the signal box, all track, platforms, turntable, buildings, platelayers’ hut, waiting room etc., n.d. St. Pauls closed to passengers in 1917. 21” x 15” 110. L.M.S. & G.W. Joint Railways Sectional Appendix to W.T.T. for Chester and Birkenhead and Shrewsbury and Hereford sections 1st January 1933, 94 pp. Lots of local information; good condition. 111. L.N.E.R. silverplated sugar tongs by Walker and Hall. “L.N.E.R.” in script; good condition; 5” long. 112. G.W.R. “Guide for labelling of traffic in full truck loads … for traders served by Bristol (G.W.R.) depots. Folding blue card opens out to 12” x 6” 113. B.R. (W) Signal Box diagram “Largin” dated 15.12.49 (Office Copy). A box on the Cornwall main line between Bodmin Road and Doublebois, folded, 25” x 11”.
114. S.R. silverplated two-handled sugar bowl; “Southern Railway” in garter on the side; one or two minor dents but otherwise good.
115. B.R. (W) Signal Alterations. (Notice No. W.1993) Cardiff Newtown East – with diagram of signals. One page.
116. B.R. (W) Signalbox Register. “Lapford”, May – June 1970. This was the last register before the closure of the box on 20th June 1970. On Exeter – Barnstaple line.
117. Cambrian Railways Trespass Notice; full Company title; good unrestored condition.
118. Great Western Railway Magazine 1928 in full Company binding with large gilt Coat of Arms on the front cover. Dark green binding; good condition. Bound magazines with full C.o.A were supplied to senior officers of the Company.
119. B.R. (M) Folding Timetable Card. Leicester (London Road and Central) to London (St. Pancras and Marylebone) September 1961 – June 1962. Good condition.
120. S.R. (Marine) silverplated sundae ice-cream dish with the S.R. Flag and “Southern Ry” in scroll. By Walker and Hall; good used condition.
121. L & Y.R. “Instructions to the staff employed upon the electrified lines, Liverpool, Southport, Crossens, Ormskirk section of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway” August 1st 1915; 144 pp. + pull-out diagram of telephone circuits. L & Y C.o.A impressed on dark red board covers.
122. Metropolitan Railway Map of London extending to districts … in Middlesex, Herts. and Bucks. Shows the Brill Branch; Pre-grouping; quite colourful. Folds out to 17” x 13½”
123. Highland Railway small brass button with C.o.A in middle and full Company title in garter.
124. B.R. (S) Signal box diagram “Lodge Farm Crossing No. 1239” between Holmwood and Dorking North with its electrical locking chart. An office copy dated 5th August 1949; folded; 20” x 12”
125. Large Southern Railway wagonplate “S.R. 56186 Lancing”. Oval cast-iron, 13½” x 7½”. Repainted. Good condition.
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 101 to 125 Wed., 29th November, 7.00pm 01788 521491 126. Royal Train Notice. L.M.S. Journey of H.M. The King – Aberdeen (From Ballater) to London-Euston September 30th – October 1st 1936. Detailed timings for whole journey; special opening of signal boxes, etc. 9 pp. Good condition. 127. S.R. Signalbox Diagram. “Worthing Central B” No. 1359. An office copy with the S.R. S& T stamp dated 13th October 1941. Folded 37” x 15”
128. Wagonplate “Registered by the Caledonian Ry Co. 26415/1918 to carry 20 tons”. 6½” dia. with intact lugs. Face repainted
129. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking. “Wortley” shows the track between Deepcar and Blackmoor Crossing between Sheffield Victoria and Barnsley Jct. Folds out to 62” x 13”
130. B.R.(M) Enamel Doorplate. “Waiting Room” on two lines. Good colour and shine. Professional restoration to two left corners. 18” x 6”
131. S.E. & C.R. Handbill. Cheap Return Tickets on Early Closing Days. Includes tickets issued from Whitstable Harbour, Margate Sands, etc. Dated 20th April 1922. Black on orange. Good condition.
132. B.R. (W) Lion and Wheel Badge. “British Railways” Nickel/brown enamel. Good condition.
133. Carriage Print “Dunnottar Castle, Kincardshire.” by J. McIntosh Patrick. A contrast of sunlight and shadows highlights the impressive cliff-top ruins. From the L.N.E.R. series. Original type glazed frame. Excellent Condition.
134 Carriage Print “Loch Lomond” by Rowland Hilder. Shows a steamer in the middle of the loch with the dark mountains in the background. A very attractive Pre-War print in original type glazed frame. Mint. 135. Carriage Print “Scarborough, Yorkshire” by Henry Rushbury. A busy summer scene with beach and promenade and the impressive castle dominating the harbour. LNER series. Original type glazed frame. Excellent Condition 136. L.Y.R. Cap Badge “LYR Guard” with “Guard” in crescent shape below LYR. Nickel. Very good condition.
137. Negatives: 5 shots of L.N.E.R. B16’s, including 61431 near Harrogate, 61441 in Harrogate shed, 61465 side on, 61412 on shed and a B16/1 on freight. Good.
138 Negatives: 4 x 35mm shots of 30586 shunting at Wadebridge. Late 1950’s.
139 Negatives: 7 x shots of Southampton Docks including shots of 30588, 30064, 30477, flying boat, 30535, 30065. Good.
140. B.R. (W) Timetable Booklet: “Giant Strides on the London-South Wales Route.” Image of a “Western” diesel at speed; green and red, 16pp. – times of trains Paddington – Swansea – Fishguard Harbour, from 9th September 1963. Good condition.
141. Button: “G.W. & L.N.E.” brass 20mm Froggatt 43/5. From the GW& GC Joint line. Good.
142. B.R. (W) Marshalling Instructions for Inter District Freight Trains for trains starting in the London District and from Swindon for London and the North via Didcot. 67pp. c. 1950. Includes trains to Carmarthen Jct and Kingswinford Jct.
143. L.N.E.R. Report on the problems and costs of converting into motor roads the Haughley-Laxfield and Wivenhoe – Brightlingsea branch railways. A fascinating study, particularly on the Mid Suffolk Light. Passenger and freight receipts are analysed as are the costs and benefits of converting the trackbed into an L.N.E.R. road charging a toll to other users. Estimated that work would take 12 months, during which period traffic would have to be suspended. 36pp. Very interesting.
144. B.R. (S) Locomotive Coupling Restrictions and Route Availability on running lines from December 1962. Includes the ex L.S.W.R. branches in Devon and Cornwall. 119 pp.
145. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway nickel button. Large size, 24mm, with C.o.A and full company title in garter. Maker’s name “Firmin London”.
146. B.R. (S) South Western Div. Drivers duties diagrams. Saturdays (1964). Includes Bournemouth and Templecombe duties on S & D. Also times of Bath duty No. 2 with B.R. (W) Locos 4MT (Standard), Weymouth duties, etc. (8 sheets)
147. G.W.R. brass cabside numberplate 7788 built by Armstrong Whitworth (No. 1144 of December 1930). New to Old Oak Common, it was at Reading in 1947 staying there until March 1962 when it was transferred to Stourbridge. Withdrawn July 1962 and cut up at Cashmores, Great Bridge. Face repainted a long time ago. Back is ex loco.
148. B.R. (W) Poster: Newquay on the Atlantic Coast of Cornwall, c.1960. A photographic beach scene, just how holidays used to be in the Fifties; sandcastles, deckchairs, sun. BR totem at bottom. Printed by Waterlows. 40” x 25”, rolled. Excellent condition.
149. G.W.R. bound volume of pre-grouping public timetables: (i) October 1912 u.f.n. (ii) May 1st – July 11th 1913 (iii) July 12th – September 30th 1913 (iv) October 1913 u.f.n. Bound complete with covers and maps and in as good condition as you will ever find. Very colourful covers. Interesting adverts. Marked in gilt on spine. G.W.R. Time Tables 1913, D.S.O. Plymouth . 150. Smokebox numberplate 43771 ex M.R. 0-6-0 built 1903. In 1950 the engine was at Staveley (MR). It moved to Saltley in 1953 and was withdrawn from there in February 1959. Stored at St. Andrews Yard, Derby and scrapped two years later in February 1961 by Looms at Spondon. Face repainted; back ex loco Closing Time for Lot No.’s 126 to 150 Wed., 29th November, 7.00pm 01788 523250 151. B.R. (E) Loco headlamp. Excellent condition; complete, ex York m.p.d. 152. Engine Record Cards. (i) 43715 ex M.R. 3F built Neilson Reid 1901 (ii) 47430 ex Jinty built Hunslet 1926.
153. (N.E.R.) cast-iron oval Bridgeplate “17”. Unrestored.
154. S.R. small plan: “S. R. Bodmin” showing alterations and lettings in red ink. Stamped: “Southern Railway Divisional Engineers Office Exeter 31.3.37.” Folded at some time; 13” x 8”
155. Highland Railway. Buff envelope with full title and Coat of Arms on the back.
156. Silverplated Serving Spoon marked “N.E.R. Refreshment Rooms Harrogate” in garter on handle. Very good condition.
157. B.R. (S) Folding Timetable. Train Service and Fares – Waterloo – Southampton Terminus – Bournemouth West 30th June – 14th September 1952”. Green lettering.
158. L.M.S. Signal Diagram. L.M.S. Broad Flange beam semaphore signal with miniature arm with mechanical route indicator – shows dimensions. Dated 19.7.1939.
159. Stanier loco hooter whistle. Barrel only, ex 48106. Polished.
160. Plan “G.N. G.C. & G.E. Piccadilly Circus” showing the sites (coloured in) of existing LNWR and GNGC & GE offices and the sites of their proposed replacements. Stamped “GNR Surveyor’s Dept.” 16” x 14” folded.
161. Brochure. “Electro-pneumatic point operation and colour light” signalling at Leeds New Station L & N.E.R. by Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co. June 1937. Many photos of old and new boxes including interiors, 20 pp and pull-out diagram. Silver on dark blue cover.
162. Star Wagon Plate. “G.W.R. 83255A Feb. 1922”. Face restored, G.C.
163. North British Railway Book of Engine Whistles 8th August 1921. 83 pp. Includes places like Reedsmouth Jct.
164. Shedplate 50A York. Face repainted, back original.
165. L.M.S. Service of Passenger and Empty Carriage Trains between Willesden and Euston (excluding electric trains) October 1st 1934 u.f.n. Gives all times of empty stock. 32 pp. G
166. Pack of “One dozen Superior copying pencils L.M.S. e.r.o. 90269. Made in England – original label. Pencils unused.
167. G.E.R. plan “Thames Wharf”. Shows the track in the Coal Sidings, Thames Iron Works, etc. On thin paper, with several annotations in crayon; marked at bottom “G.E.R. Land Agents Office”. 24” x 14”.
168. Star shaped Wagon Plate “L.N.E.R. – D 10616A December 1925”. Face restored, back original.
169. G.W.R. Bristol Division Extra Trains and Special Arrangements June 7th to 14th 1935; 147 pp., with some pen and pencil annotations.
170. (N.E.R.) Gate Notices. “Shut this Gate” and “Penalty for Neglect”; repainted years ago. (2)
171. Booklet. Rules of the Benevolent Fund of the Rhymney Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants; amended 1917. Orange cloth covers.
172. Brass paycheck embossed “Carlisle Citadel Station P. L.M.S. and stamped “6”
173. Brass paychecks: (i) “N.E.R. Locomotive Leeds”, all stamped; hexagonal. (ii) Neville Hill N.E.R. stamped. (2)
174. M.P.D. Card Notice: “Boiler Empty” Targets – “It is the responsibility of any member of staff who empties the boiler to see that the target board is hung in a prominent position on the firebox …… etc., B.R. 32709/8 7½” x 6”
175. Glasgow & South Western Railway. 1st World War Service badge. Good condition
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 151 to 175 Wed., 29th November, 7.15 pm 01788 521491
176. G.E.R. Plan: “Enfield Town”; shows engine shed, platform, guards room,tables, Ind Coope’s stores, etc.; on thin paper; G.E.R. office stamp. July 14th 1917. 12” x 15½”
177. Letter headed “Great Northern & London & North Western Joint Railways, Superintendent’s Office, Melton Mowbray.” An acknowledgement letter concerning wall letterbox at Harby and Stathern and dated February 22nd 1912.
178. Cast-iron Notice. “L.D. & E.C.R. Trespassers will be prosecuted. By Order.” Original lineside condition; white lettering on dark blue. The Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast went from Chesterfield Market Place to Pyewipe Jct., with branches to Beighton, Markham Colliery, etc., and was principally a coal carrying line taken over by the G.C.R. in 1905. An uncommon sign as many were replaced by G.C.R. signs, especially east of the Trent.
179. G.W.R. Programme of Working of Coaches in through trains from and to London and North and West Expresses. Also slip coaches. May and June 1905; 40 pp. Includes trains to New Milford, South Wales, etc.
180. Southern Railway Bye-laws relating to Folkestone Harbour made in pursuance of the Explosives Act 1875. 15 pp.; includes a diagram of the docks showing the boundaries of the harbour.
181. L.M.S. sepia photographic panel “Monsal Dale” looking down the valley with the railway and station on the left; on thick card and in excellent condition.
182. B.R. (S) Signal Box Diagram. “Adversane Crossing” No. 1098, together with its mechanical and electrical locking tables. Box situated between Billingshurst and Cray Lane. An office copy with the B.R.(S) S & T Stamp dated 5.6.1950. 22” x 14”
183. G.W.R. Instructions to the Staff for the Dispatch of Merchandise Traffic and the Working of Goods in Small Consignments by Station Trucks. October 16th 1893 u.f.n. 108 pp. The section on working of station trucks gives a lot of information relating to particular trains and stations, e.g. Carmarthen and Pencader. Not bad condition for its age.
184. Wagonplate. “Fairfield S/B & Engineering Co. Ltd., Builders 1936, Chepstow, Mon.” oval cast-iron 8½” x 6”. Face restored.
185. B.R. (S) Operating Notice. Circular No. 159 Engine Head Signals 4.58 “Golden Arrow”. Dover Marine to Victoria concerning the express from December 12th to 17th 1955, issued by the District Traffic Superintendent, Orpington 9.12.55”; one page.
186. Negatives. Scottish. (i) 57246 light engine at Loch Tay station. (ii) 55263 at Ballachulish (Glencoe) station. (iii) 54465 L.E. at Forfar. (iv) 65310 on a freight train at Tillynought (v) 55221 on branch passenger at Banff. All are of good quality and well composed. Taken 1959-60. Negatives measure 2½” square.
187. Negatives. Woodstock branch Pre-Closure. 6 shots of 1420 on branch passenger train; all of very high quality giving very good detail of Blenheim and Woodstock and Shipston on Cherwell Halt. Negs measure 3½” x 2¼”.
188. Negatives. 5 x 35mm negs around Stafford before the station was re-built. Includes 45545 on passenger, 45643 in the station, 45606 and 47363 in shed.
189. Negatives. 6 good quality 35mm shots at Kettering 92056 on freight, 48007 on freight, 45091 on passenger, 40421 double heading Black S, 78020 on freight, 46496 on Cambridge train. 1958.
190 Negatives. 5 x 35mm photos at Southport, Chapel Street, c. 1960 including 46152 in station, 40196 on passenger, 44726 on passenger. Good . 191. Builders Plate. “LNE Builders Dukinfield 1928” oval cast-iron 6⅞” x 4.2/3” cleaned to metal; from a coach. Good condition.
192. Signalbox diagram: “Southern Railway Arundel No. 1101”; an office copy with S&T stamp dated 11th September 1941. Folded: 31½” x 14”
193. Airey’s Railway Map of Yorkshire and District, 1895. Folds out to 30” x 44”. Excellent condition.
194. Airey’s Railway Map of the East of England 1893. Folds out to 45” x 32”. Gold tooling on dark red leather covers. Excellent condition
195. Map: “Caledonian Railway Bills in Parliament – Session 1900, 1” scale. Stirling and Sanquhar.” Very large cloth backed map with all railway company owned lines coloured in (N.B. in blue, C.R. in red, GF & SW in green, showing also proposed lines.
196. Carriage Print: Loch Garry, Dalnaspidal, Perthshire by Edward Lawson. Unframed and in excellent condition. This is the smaller, LNER size.
197. Builders Plate: “BR Park Royal Vehicles Ltd. Lot No. 30286 1958”. Face repainted. Oval, alloy. Park Royal built only two batches of d.m.u.
198. Plan. “L.M. & S.R. Countesthorpe”. Fully coloured station and track plan of the station on the ex Midland Ry line from Rugby to Leicester, and showing the proposed raising of the brickwork of Down Platform. Quite detailed; even showing location of dwarf signal, cast-iron urinal, nameboards, etc. On thin paper; some staining along the bottom; taped edge tear, but could be framed.
199. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals: Barnsley Junction (Penistone). Also shows Willey Bridge Jct., Oxspring Jct. and Huddersfield Jct signal boxes. Folds out to 156” x 13”.
200. Private colliery owner wagonplate. “Larkhall, Colliery Co. No. 20 John Law.” Oval cast-iron 8” x 5½”. Face repainted; back original. Larkhall situated in South Lanarkshire. Scottish colliery company wagon plates are scarce.
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 176 to 200 Wed., 29th November, 7.15 pm 01788 523250 Lots 1 - 200 | Lots 201 - 400 | Lots 401- 600 | Lots 601 - 800
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