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Closing Time for Lot No.’s 201 to 225 Wed., 29th November, 7.30pm 01788 521491
226. Cast-iron Notice: “London & North Eastern Railway. Beware of the Trains. Look both up and down the line before you cross.” 021 casting number; attractively restored; 22” x 12¼”
227. Shedplate 89D Oswestry – January 1961 – September 1963; repainted a long time ago.
228. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking: Abbots Ripton. An E.C.M.L. box between Huntingdon and Peterborough. Shows the track between Stukely and Connington South boxes. Folds out to 61” x 13”.
229. L.N.E.R. (G.N. Section) Through Carriage Working and Marshalling Arrangements (East Coast) Main Line including Cambridge Branch, 27th September 1937 u.f.n., 118 pp. Lots of info.
230. B.R. (S) Signalbox Diagram: “Galley Hill Sidings”. An office copy with the S & T stamp dated 27th October 1954. Mechanical Locking charts beneath the diagram. Situated between Bexhill Central and St. Leonards. Folds out to 32½” x 23½”
231. Fireman’s shovel stamped B.R.M. E & W Lucas. Excellent condition. Will give many years service. 43½” tall.
232. Negatives. 5 negatives of Caley Jumbo 57288 on coal train around Coalburn, South Lanarkshire. Interesting detail c. 1960.
233. Negatives. 6 shots of 55124 on the Symington-Broughton (Peebles) branch 22/5/61. Good branch detail. Negs measure 2½” square.
234. Negatives. Glasgow area (i) 67623 on passenger at Milngarie, 67616 on passenger, VI at Coatbridge, 67679 near Milgarie and another unidentified VI on suburban passenger under the wires. (6) Negs measure 2½” square.
235. Negatives. Helmsdale 35mm shots of 54495 on shed at Helmsdale, then same loco. Light engine under the station footbridge by the station nameboard and piloting a Black S on passenger train. 1960 (3)
236. Negatives. 35mm Thurso 1960 two nice shots of 57585 on passenger train in station with totem on adjacent post, 57585 on shed; 2 of the exterior of the station forecourt with old cars and lories and two of the sidings with r-i-board and trucks. (6)
237. Negatives. 35mm of Georgemas and Wick with 44784 in 4 of the photos showing station buildings at the two stations; also one of the signalbox at Wick and one of the wooden nameboard at Georgemas. (6)
238. Cast-Iron Notice: (GWR) “Not Drinking Water” on 3 lines. Face repainted long time ago; back original’ 6” x 4”
239. Poster: d/r “Yorkshire Dales by LNER” by Greenwood; shows a river bridge with castle above. 40” x 25”. A section of bottom right corner measuring 6½” x 2” (has been replaced). Several repaired edge tears. Looks presentable.
240. Poster. LNER Poster map of system with an inset depicting A3 loco on express. Generally good – a few small edge fold repairs. 25” x 40”. Dated November 1946.
241 Builders Plate. “B.R. Swindon Lot No. 30414 1958” ex class 125 No.’s 51030 – 51051 d.m.u. power unit scrapped at Kings of Snailwell in early 1980’s. Unrestored. Oval cast-iron 7” x 4.5/8”
242. Builders Plate. “Cravens Limited Builders Sheffield Lot No. 30624 1960”. Off RKB 1547-69. Unrestored. Oval cast-iron 7¼” x 4⅞”
243. Carriage Print: “The Lomond Hills from Tarvit, near Cupar, Fife.” by J. McIntosh Patrick. Seagulls follow a tractor ploughing a field with hills in the background. This is the larger LMR size and is in original type glazed frame. Excellent condition.
244. Carriage Print: “The River Tweed and Neidpath Castle, Peeblesshire” by Jack Merriott. Nice sunlit autumnal view by the artist. Larger LMR size in original type glazed frame and in excellent condition.
245. Carriage Print: Norwich, Pulls Ferry by Kenneth Steel. View of the River Wensum with the cathedral spire in the background. From the LNER series. Unframed and in excellent condition.
246. Cast-iron notice: “Great Western Railway. To Drivers and owners of locomotives or other persons in charge of the same.” Refers to the 1861 Locomotive Act. 7 lines of text. Face repainted only.
247. L.M.S. Vertical Track Plan. Nottingham London Rd. – Saxondale Jct., Stathern Jct., Melton Mowbray – Tilton – Welham Jct. and Mkt Harboro – Northampton with enlargements of Melton Mowbray (GN/LNW), Harby and Stathern, Saxondale Jct – Radcliffe. Folds out to 29” x 6½” Dated November 1929.
248. B.R. (S) Folding time/fare table. Waterloo and Salisbury, Templecombe, Yeovil, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth. Dated 15th September 1952.
249. Wagonplate: “Metropolitan – Cammell Carriage Wagon & Finance Co. Ltd., Birmingham. Built at Wednesbury Works 1934. Oval cast-iron 8” x 4¾” Repainted. 250. Signalbox Diagram: “Southern Railway Dorking Town”. An office copy with the S & T stamp dated 24th November 1941 and with Mechanical Locking and Electrical Locking and Delection tables below the diagram.
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 226 to 250 Wed., 29th November, 7.30pm 01788 523250
251 Rhätische Bahn. Summer timetable 1st May – 30th September 1912. 7 large (poster) sheets for different lines in South East Switzerland – to Davos, St. Moritz, Klosters, etc. Sheets measure 15” x 19”
252. Luggage Label. Golden Arrow – London to Paris and on reverse Paris to London. Red/Yellow with arrow motif. Colourful, unused. 1950’s style.
253. Paychecks: (i) LNER Engineers Dept., Kings Cross District” round, embossed brass. (ii) “G.N.R. Engineers Dept.” round, brass.
254. B.R. (W) Appendix to No. 15 Section of the Service Timetable – Oxford, Worcester and Stourbridge Junction, April 1950. Map on front cover. 102 pp. Lots of information.
255. B.R (W) Diesel Hydraulic Manual DH1 – D9500 class and DH2 – D7000 Hymek class, together with DE1 – 1 – Introduction and General Principles. Detailed with many diagrams.
256. Wagonplate: Butterley Co. Ltd. Builders Codnor Park, Nottingham”. Oval, cast-iron, domed, 9” x 6¾”; face repainted.
257. B.R. Motive Power Department. Folding card. Questions for Daily Notice. August 1950.
258. Dept. of Transport: Investigation into the Clapham Junction Railway Accident by Anthony Hidden Q.C. H.M.S.O. 1989; 212 pp and pull-out diagrams, together with D.o.T. Investigation into the King’s Cross Underground Fire by Desmond Fennell. H.M.S.O. 1988; 247 pp + diagrams. (2)
259. Builders Plate. “LNE Builders, York 1927”. From a coach. Oval; cast-iron 6¾” x 4½”
260. Press Photographs of Plymouth Railway Circle Special to Yealmton on February 27th 1960, hauled by G.W.R. 2-6-2 No. 4549. One of the trains leaving Friary Station and three others of the branch. Photos measure approx. 8” x 6”. (4)
261. Cast-iron plate: “L.N.E. to carry 2½ tons luggage.” from a trolley oval cast-iron 8¼” x 5½”. Face repainted.
262. Mablethorpe & Sutton Motor Service Ltd. Timetable handbill. “Look Out for grey buses.” Stamped twice: “Mablethorpe L.N.E.R.”. Has been folded at some time; spike hole in corner; 5” x 10”.
263. L.M.S. Track Diagram: Chatterley – Stoke Jc. Lots of detail. Shows Stoke Station – Loco sheds, roundhouse, colliery, wagon sidings, etc. Shows method of working of lines – staff & ticket, tablet, blocks, etc., dated 20th May 1927. Folds out to 32” x 6”
264. B.R. Brass Lion Holding Wheel Cap Badge. (Good condition.), together with LMS Service Badge.
265. Caledonian Railway: Membership Wallet for the “Glasgow Central Station Servants Refreshment Club 1906.” It was not a staff canteen but an employees club (subscription 3d), open to employees with the object of supplying cheap refreshments. Maroon cloth backed card with “Caledonian Railway”, a Rampant Lion and Title in gilt; somewhat rubbed, with the constitution of club and owners details inside. 2” x 3¼”. 266. “Nottingham and Grantham Railway and Canal.” Hand-written note on headed paper from the Secretary of the Company. 267. G.W.R. engraved Pre-Grouping rectangular lever lead: “20 Disc for No. 19 Points backing from up relief.” Good condition, with black wax infill. As often the case on GWR, there is another crossed out inscription on the back, this being “19 Up Siding to No. 1. Dead End siding starting”. Rectangular; 5¼” x 4”
268. Plan. “Angel Road”. Shows track, platforms, goods shed, etc. Not coloured in – stamped “Great Eastern Railway Land Agents Office January 31st 1918”; on thin paper 21” x 22”; folded.
269. Map: W & K Johnston’s Railway Map of England and Wales revised by the various companies; also showing canals. Pre-Grouping. Owner’s signature on end papers dated 1919. Map is cloth backed. Red board covers. Good condition.
270. Two Fish Knives marked on the blade “N.E.R. Refreshment Rooms” in garter; by Elkington. Good condition.
271. Two Fish Knives:- (i) “N.E.R.” in garter and “Harrogate” beneath the garter. (ii) “NER Refreshment Rooms, Leeds.” in garter on blade. Bothgood condition and by Elkington.
272. G.W.R. Booklet: Circular No. 1313: Instructions relating to the Supply and Distribution of Freight Rolling Stock - instructions to stations; 7 pp + enclosed forms for Daily Freight Rolling Stock Returns, etc., February 1941; some fairly minor staining.
273. B.R.(W) Signal Box Diagram: “Carnbrea”. An office copy dated September 1953. On Cornwall main line in the tin mining area between Camborne and Redruth; folded; 57” x 16”
274. Wagon Repair Plate: “Gen.ly Repaired by J.B. & Co. Ltd. M.R. 42186 11.1933.” Face repainted.
275. Plan: “G.N.R. Cottages and Gatehouses.” Covers the Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffs area, including Stafford to Uttoxeter, Kimberley – Pinxton and Leicester to Loseby. Folds out to 29” x 23”
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 251 to 275 Wed., 29th November, 7.45 pm 01788 521491
276. BR(W) Royal Train Notice: Paddington to Milford Haven 2/3rd November 1960 and standby return 3rd November. Gives detailed passing times and instructions. An added note inside notes the engines involved: 5067 St. Fagan’s Castle and 7037 Swindon. 19 pp.
277. Poster: B.R. (E). Avocets and Ringed Plover, Havergate Island, Suffolk. Image by Talbot Kelly. Generally good; a few small edge fold tear repairs. Has been folded at some time. 40” x 25”. 278. Enamel Armband. “L.N.E.R. (in “Winking Eye”) No. 833 Porter” Black lettering on white, complete with leather straps and buckle. Excellent condition.
279. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking. “Harringay West Up Goods.” Also shows Finsbury Park, Ferme Park South Up/North Down and Hornsey No. 2 boxes. Folds out to 56” x 13”. 1950’s.
280. Builders Plate: “B.R. B’ham C & W Ltd Lot No. 30295 1957.” ex d.m.u. 59136-659187.Face repainted. Back original, oval cast-iron 6¾” x 4½”
281. Builders Plate: “B.R. Swindon Lot No. 30415 1958” ex d.m.u. 59391 – 59400. Unrestored, oval cast-iron.
282. Signalbox Diagram: Buxted (No. 1113). An office copy dated 13th October 1941. Folded, 29” x 15”
283. Midland Railway: Book of Gradient Sections. Backed in dark green leather with full Company Coat of Arms surmounted by a Wyvern in gold tooling. Inside there are 17 pull-out diagrams of all M.R. branches and lines. On front endpapers there is an M.R. stamp dated 17th June 1912 and also a North British stamp and a note that it was received June 1912. Lovely item.
284. G.W.R. Bute Docks (Cardiff) Directions and Dock Entrance Signals. A fascinating booklet dated January 1939 containing the Dockmaster’s directions to be observed by persons in charge of vessels. At the back of the book there are 7 pages with coloured pictures of the flags, lights and signals, acting as entrance signals for Bute (West, East and Roath Docks) and Queen Alexandra Dock, both by day and by night 17pp + 7 pp of coloured signals. Very interesting.
285. Negatives: 6 x 35mm of Exmouth line Exton and Topsham 1961. 2 0f 82XXX bunker first at Topsham, 2 general shots of Exton station, 1 s showing totem in situ and 1 of 32010 on passenger, 1 of Topsham level crossing opening with train departing towards Exeter. Good.
286. Negatives: 4 of Polsloe Bridge Halt (3 with passenger trains 82013 and 41308. Very good period detail showing target signs, etc., and 2 at Topsham, including 82010 and 41318. Good. 287. G.W.R. Working of Guards and Coaches on the main line, and local and branch trains in the Plymouth Division, May and June 1905; gives names of guards to work specific trains, working of rail motor cars; lots of information. 37pp. 288. Negatives: 4 x 35mm shots of un-rebuilt Battle of Britain 34069, Hawkinge approaching and crossing Pinhoe level crossing and 2 shots of 80040 crossing Polsloe Bridge, Exeter (6)
289. Negatives: 8 Cheddar Valley Line. Includes 1 of Wells Station, 1 Cheddar, 2 at Witham, including a D63XXX on passenger, and 4 at Yatton. Locos include 2268 and 82037. Negs measure 3¼” x 2¼”.
290. (G.W.R.) cast-iron notice: “Caution. Do not look over or pass along the side of this cab when near bridges, tunnels, load-gauges or coal stages. January 1909.” Face repainted a long time ago; the back ex loco condition.
291. B.R. (W) Barry Works. Piecework order sheets for repairs to ex TVR absorbed tank engines. Lists the engine numbers and lists parts, etc. 10 locos detailed. 1954/55
292. B.R. (W) Barry Works. Piecework order sheets as above for 14XX locos, together with 1102 and 1144. (8 locos)
293. B.R. (W) Locomotive Depot Plan. Abercynon (Cardiff Valleys Div.) Hand coloured and detailed, showing all track, buildings, etc. Comes with a typewritten (on G.W.R. watermarked paper) description of procedure of locos entering depot and its facilities, together with lists of staff – for example 62 drivers, 59 firemen, 15 fitters, etc. 1949. Plan measures 20” x 8”
294. B.R. (S) Enamel Station Sign: “Waiting & Ladies Room” on 3 lines. Excellent colour and shine. Good condition. 24” x 18”
295. L.N.E.R. (N.E. area) Excursion and Special Train Arrangements: 4th – 10th October 1935. Gives time of specials – e.g. Sunderland to Tyne Dock shed – Empty Rail Motor, special express Durham – Ulverston over Stainmore. Rail motors to be steam trains – Sunderland to Puttington etc. 29 pp.
296. B.R. (E.) Track plan. Huntingdon – Godmanchester. Alterations consequent on closing of line from St. Ives to Kettering dated 4.11.59. Shows track and signs to be removed and turntable and shed at Huntingdon East. Shows junction with E.C.M.L. Ink on grey vellum. Rolled, 53” x 20”
297. Shedplate 52J: Borough Gardens 1958-9 South Gosforth 2/64 – 5/73. Face repainted. Back unrestored.
298. Poster L.N.E.R. “East Coast – it’s quicker by Rail” with a picture of rock pools. LNER in “eye” emblem. Tape repairs to folds and edges. Reasonable condition.
299. R.C.H. map of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire Districts 1921. Opens out to 38” x 20½”. Excellent condition.
300. Wagonplate: “G.W. 99945”. Rectangular 12” x 6”, cast-iron; face repainted a long time ago.
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 276 to 300 Wed., 29th November, 7.45 pm 01788 523250 301. 15 x S.R. Special Ticket Counterfoils. From Plymouth Friary (printed) to a variety of destinations, including Exeter, Torrington, etc. (15)
302. Builders Plate: “Hucker Marine Ltd. Craftsman Narrow Boat Builders, North Kilworth, Leics.” Oval, cast brass, 4” x 3”.
303. L.M.S. Booklet: “Scotland for Holidays” dated 1929. 96 pp. Photos on every other page, L.M.S. map of Scotland in back.
304. B.R. (W) 16 pate Sunday Excursions leaflet. August 1949. From Banbury, Leamington, Birmingham, etc. to Aberystwyth, Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Cardiff, Barry, Pontypool Rd., etc.
305. “D” Wagonplate “900037 75 tons Ashford 1972 Lot No. 3792”. Face repainted a long time ago.
306. Plan: “G.N.R. Louth”. This uncoloured plan shows GNR Mission Hall on Ramsgate and adjacent track. It does not show the station. On paper, folded and somewhat creased around edges. 17” x 17”.
307. L.M.S. S & T Diagrams: Air Raid Precaution Hood for Upper Quadrant Signal Arm on Tubular Post. Dated 11.4.41 15” x 13”, together with diagram of LMS electrically illuminated signal indicator – stencil type (cast-iron case) dated 19-12-39. (2)
308. G.C.R. Acme Thunderer Whistle. Marked on mouthpiece. By Hudson. Nickel plated with some brass showing. Good used condition.
309. B.R. (W) Publicity Brochures: (i) Somerset with colourful cover of thatched cottages by Jack Merriott. Early 1950’s. (ii) The West Country with picture of harbour with boats by G. Hopkinson. (2)
310. Album of Photographs taken in 1930’s. Interesting photos of K.E.S.R. with 1556 hauling coach No. 3, No. 8 and No. 3 Rolvenden shed ex NLR brake at Tenterden Town. Also photos of coaches, signals etc. Also photos of Watton at Stone and Hadley Woods. 32 photos of which 16 on K.E.S.R. Photos measure 4¼” x 2¾”
311. B.R. (S) Doorplate: “Private”. White/dark green. The usual fairly minor edge chips; lettering unaffected. 18” x 3½”
312. L.N.W.R. S & T Track Diagram. “Crane St. Chester”. Shows bridge over River Dee; signals to be moved and provision for small hut and apparatus for 3 levers. Stamped: “Signal Superintendent’s Office L & NWR Crewe.” Grey vellum, folded. 31” x 10½”
313. B.R. (E) Timetable Poster: Kings Cross, Grantham, Doncaster, Bradford, York, Newcastle, Scotland. Shows Night Scotsman and Aberdonian. Black lettering, with large totem at top. A few edge repairs. 40” x 25”
314. G.W.R. “D” wagonplate: “G.W.Ry. 14 tons 80475.” Repainted a long time ago.
315. B.R. (N.E.) Poster: “Really Competitive Cheap Day Return Tickets from York to Scarborough, Whitby, Harrogate, Bridlington. Black on yellow background, with a “cartoon” style grinning railwayman. July 1953. 18½” x 30”
316. L.S.W.R. Fish knife and fork marked “S.W.R.” on both handles in ornate capitals.
317. LNER Stratford Railway Works. Programme of Route, Working Operations, Machines, etc. June 7 1937. Proceeds in aid of Queen Mary’s Hospital. Picture of LNER 8579 on cover. 15 pp. Some foxing. Generally good.
318. North Eastern Railway enamel “Railway Service” Badge.
319. B.R. (NE) Publicity Brochures: (i) Yorkshire Dales: colour picture of Armstrong on cover, 1950. (ii) Tynedale and the Roman Wall: colour picture of Hadrian’s Wall by Ison; two inch tear at bottom of spine with slight loss, 1950.
320. Pre-Grouping Railway Company Letters (i) Alexandra Newport & South Wales Docks & Railway, General Manager’s Office, Newport 1920. (ii) Brecon and Merthyr Railway General Manager’s Office, Tredegar Chambers, Newport, Mon., 1920. Both are short acknowledgement letters.
321. Cambrian Wagon Co. Pack of Playing Cards: Blue background with wagons depicted in gold. Still in original packaging.
322. B.R. (E) Supplementary Notice of Signalling Alterations – Tyneside Area (No. 154) 12th April 1991.
323. B.R. (W) fold-out publicity brochure: “Through ‘Western’ Windows.” D600 class loco on cover. Vignettes of places of interest depicted inside. 1960. Good condition.
324. Cast-iron Notice: “L & N. E. Railway. Trespassers will be prosecuted.” (G.E.R. pattern sign). Very manageable size 20¾” x 125/8”. Face Repainted, back ex lineside.
325. Cast-iron Notice: “Southern Railway. Beware of Trains.” Rectangular, with rounded corners. 26” x 16½”
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 301 to 325 Wed., 29th November, 8.00pm 01788 521491 326. Signal Box Diagram: “B.R. (S) (in full) Chichester West” - shows the branch off to Midhurst. An office copy with the S & T stamp dated 26th June 1950. 39½” x 19”. Folded. 327. G.W.R. Notice of Sailor Train: Plymouth to Keyham Barracks & Birkenhead February 1st 1905 – gives times and mode of working the train between Keyham and Naval Barracks Platform. 328. “D” Wagonplate: “L.N.E.R. 12 TONS 1927 Doncaster 150855”. The “12” tonnage plate has been altered in service and is made of lead. Ex Wagon condition. 329. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals & Table of Locking. Stukeley. An E.C.M.L. box showing all track between Huntingdon North No. 2 and Abbots Ripton; c. 1960. Folds out to 50” x 13” 330. G.W.R. Order of Service Card for Armistice Day. 11th November 1929. Prayers led by Bishop of Kensington. Purple print on cream card. Spike hole in corner; otherwise good. 331. Shedplate: 64A St. Margaret’s Edinburgh 1948 – February 1967. Nice ex loco condition. 332. B.R. (W) Steam shed diagram: “Landore Depot (Neath Division). Hand coloured. Shows the two sheds, turntable, lifting shop, sand driers, etc. Comes with its typed description sheet, giving the numbers of drivers (124 in 1959), 8 boilersmiths, etc., and procedures for engines entering the shed yard. Diagram measures 24” x 8” Good condition. 333. B.R. (W) Barry Works. Piecework order sheets for 36XX and 37XX and 46XX tanks. As lot 291. 334. B.R. (W) Barry Works. Piecework order sheets for 16XX locos and 56XX tanks. As lot 291. 335. Map of GN/LNW Joint Line from Harby and Stathern to Hose tunnel. Ordnance Survey 6” to 1 mile. Very detailed. Shows location of mileposts, signals. Also shows Eastwell Ironstone Tramway and Incline and M.R. Holwell branch. Stamped “GNR Surveyors Dept.” 1904. 22½” x 29” 336. Builders Plate: “B.R. Swindon Lot No. 30416 1958”. Ex cross- country units 59402-49412. Oval cast-iron. Unrestored. 337. Builders Plate: “B.R. Metro-Cammell Lot No. 30259 1957.” Cleaned to metal; oval cast-iron. 338. G.W.R. Book of Bridges, Viaducts and Roofs examined 1926-31 for Devon/Cornwall area. No covers. Sellotape repairs to front and back. 339. B.R. (S) Signalbox diagram: “Eastbourne”. An office copy with S & T stamp dated 28th April 1983. Folds out to 60” x 23” 340. Button: City and South London Railway. 17mm nickel, full Company title around edge and C.o.A in middle. Froggatt 38-3. 341. North British Railway Royal Train Timetable. Train to convey Her Majesty from Carlisle to Edinburgh 24th August 1881 to Larbert on 26th August 1881 and Ballater on 27th August. H.M. to alight at Edinburgh Queen’s Station 1½ miles east of Waverley. Two separate sheets. 342. Negatives: 6 x 35mm shots around Odd Oak Common. Includes 1500 in its shed, 9707, 6024, 1504, and 90474 around the yard. Good. c. 1960. 343. Negatives: 8 scenes on Exe Valley line. 3 taken from the footplate of 14XX looking back at trains, 3 of Tiverton with 1466, Devon General buses, Thorverton, Bittaford nameboard, and one of a freight train taken from guards van. Negs measure 3½” x 2½” c. 1960. 344. Negatives: 7 x shots of Northallerton to Hawes line. 62372 Light Engine at Northallerton, 62063 on branch freight, 67312 on freight, Sentinel in the bay at Leyburn, two shots of 67312 taking water at Garsdale and another of the same loco hauling branch passenger. Negs measure 2½” x 17/8” 345. Negatives: 5 of ex G.E.R. locos 65433 side on, 68651 side on, 67201 rear 3/4. All on shed. Good. 1950’s 2½” x 2” 346. Negatives: 6 x 35mm shots taken on W.C.M.L. at Wigan, N.W., and Warrington, with several of Coronation class locos. Good. 347. Negatives: 6 x 35mm locos on shed. J.50 side on, 60033 Seagull ¾ front, 60133 Pommern , another J50 ¾ F, 60044 Melton with headboard being prepared, and 52413. Possibly Copley Hill shed. Good. 348. B.R. (S) fully flanged Totem. “Folkestone East”. Light green, fully flanged. Excellent condition. Good colour/shine. 349. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking: “Darfield Station”; also shows Wath North box; 32-lever box in South Yorks Coalfield. Folds out to 49” x 13” 350. Pullman Car Co., Tariff and Wine List Card. “Pullman Car Co. – L.N.E.R. (in full) Third Class Pullman Cars. Bottle of Mouton Rothschild 1918: 8/-. Pullman C.o.A embossed in red. Rusty pin mark and one crease fold; otherwise good. November 1924.
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 326 to 350 Wed., 29th November, 8.00pm 01788 523250 351. B.R. (W) Totem Cap Badge. “British Railways” brown enamel, chrome finish, by J. R. Gaunt, London. Good condition. 352. British Rail Catering Wine List & Tariff for Brighton Belle. Undated. Half bottle of Champagne: £1.42, Ham Sandwich: 16p. 353. L.M.S. Pocket Timetable: Birmingham New St. – Nuneaton – Leicester Express Trains, May 3rd – July 4th 1937. ERO 53506/28; 3” x 4”. Pink card. Good condition. 354. G.W.R. Blue/gold/brown pattern border tea-plate. Base marked “Great Western Railway Hotels” dated 7-40, 7”; good original condition. 355. B.R. (E) Signalling Notices (Special Notices “C”) (i) New Signal Box Tinsley Yard 11.4.65 (BR31235) (ii) New SB Brightside Jc. 4.65 (Cover torn, info. complete) (iii) New Connection GC/MR at Sheffield Victoria 3.10.65 (3) 356. G.N.R. Copley Hill Enginemen & Firemen Dinner & Programme of Events dated April 14th 1922, held at Griffin Hotel, Boar Lane, Leeds. Committee listed on back cover. 357. L.N.E.R. Cathedral Plate: “Ely Cathedral”; First Series, dated 1935. Good original condition. 358. L.M.S. Postcard from Secretary’s Office, Transfer Dept., Euston Station. 359. G.W.R. Appendix to No. 1 Sect. of Service Time Tables: London, Reading, Didcot, Oxford, Wycombe and Banbury. June 1938. 152 pp. Map on cover. Lots of info. on working lines. G. 360. L.N.W.R. Two printed items relating to L & NWR Staff Jubilee. Memorial Notice headed L.N.W.R. (in full), Walsall Station, April 1887. (2) 361. B.R. (W) Lion over Wheel Badge. “Inspector”; brown enamel and gilt. Very good condition. 362. B.R. (S) Folding Timetable for Ferry Services: for motor cars to the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Fishbourne and Lymington – Yarmouth. Dated 1957. Green print and totem. 363. L.N.E.R. Welch Patent Signal Lamp. Interior Metal location plate “Bourne West”. Complete. Ex M. & G.N. 364. B.R. (E) Track Diagram. “Whitemoor Down Yard, Position of Wagon Repair Sidings. Scale 1” to 100 feet.” Dated May 24th 1948. Shows truck, engine shed, Hump Yard, etc. Annotations and proposed changes in ink and pencil – note that average number of wagons repaired daily in cripple sidings = 45. Folded, 51” x 18” 365. North British Railway W.T.T. for Southern & Eastern Districts, August 1891. Shows Midland Ry. goods train working between Midland Yard and Canal Yard, Carlisle (via N.E.R. Canal branch) with all the times. 5pp. 366. A Pair of G.N.R. brass internal carriage door hands stamped “G.N.R” on both base plates. Base plate 2¾” dia. Ornate segmented handle. 367. Handbill: Blue Bird Bus Service Time Table; Holme & Connington. Note that Connington passengers meet bus at Holme End Lane. E. Pywell, Proprietor, 10 Mount Steven Avenue, Paston, Peterboro. Pre-War. Black on green. Spike hole; folded at some time. 368. B.R. (E) Eastern Division Excursion and Special Train Arrangements 10th – 20th April 1952. 151 pp. Includes Framlingham branch. Rusty staples but contents good. 369. Beer Bottle Labels. Colourful selection, all different: Beard, Burt, Darley’s (3) Hull (2), Mitchells (6) Morlands Simonds (2), Simkiss (4), Smith’s Style and Winch (3), Yates and Jackson, Youngers. Total 25. 370. Beer Bottle Labels colourful selection, all different: Beards, Beasley’s (2), Brakspears (3), Burt (2), Case (2), Dryborough, Gray and Sons (3), Hartleys, Home, Hull, Morrells, Melbourns (4) Palmer (3), Ruddles. Total 26. 371. (G.W.R.) Cast-iron doorplate “Private”. Pre-Grouping pattern with picture-frame border. 17¾” x 3½”. Repainted a long time ago. 372. Wagonplate: “Head Wrightson & Co. Ltd., Thornaby on Tees, Makers 1947.” Oval, cast-iron 9” x 6”. Totally ex-wagon. 373. B.R. (E) & (NE). Firebar diagram book; 319 pages of diagrams in the book with lists of classes at the front to which they apply. Also covers standard B.R. Locos. Note at the front “To be returned to Loco Works Manager, Gorton Works each May for amendment.” Blue Rexine covers. 374. S.R. Sykes brass cased signal repeater. Face marked S.RLY. On/wrong/off with swinging needle and SYX on back. Good condition. 375. B.R. Card Motive Power Depot Notice B.R. 32709/13. “Use of Engine Whistles and unnecessary blowing off of safety valves and ….. must be avoided, particularly when standing in stations, shunting yards and built-up areas.” 8” x 5” Closing Time for Lot No.’s 351 to 375 Wed., 29th November, 8.15 pm 01788 521491 376. Signalbox Diagram. “Southern Rly., Edenbridge Town. No. 1172.” with the mechanical locking chart under the diagram. An office copy with S & T stamp dated 8th June 1943, 26” x 17½”, folded.
377. Cast-iron Notice: “Met. & G.C. Joint Committee Notice. Trespassers on this Property will be prosecuted.” G.C.R. pattern; 20” x 11¾”, repainted.
378. L.M.S. Engineers Diagram: “Northampton to Bedford line. Renewal of Platelayer’s Cabin between Turvey and Stevington Crossing”. Shows track and buildings; 6.10.45; 20” x 29”, folded.
379. G.W.R. Plymouth Div. Notice of Extra Trains and Special Instructions. Easter Holidays April 18th – 30th 1905. Lots of information for working branches – times of specials, e.g. on Yealmpton branch. 55 pp.
380. Carriage Print: Firth of Clyde by Frank Mason. Fine view with yacht in choppy waters, with a steamer in the background. From the LNER series. In original type glazed frame. Excellent condition.
381. Carriage Print: “Fort August, Invernesshire.” by Henry Rushbury. View of the Gothic church buildings by the loch and dark mountains in the background. From the L.N.E.R. Series. In original type glazed frame. Excellent condition.
382. Carriage Print: “East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland” by John E. Aitken. A town scene with the river bridge in foreground and red tiled cottage roofs surrounding the Kirk. . In original type glazed frame. Excellent condition.
383. Carriage Print: “Yarm, Yorkshire” by S. R. Badmin. Typical of Badmin’s distinctive style with railway bridge in the background and old mills around the river bank. Colourful; from the LNER series. In original type glazed frame. Excellent condition.
384. “D” Wagonplate “B3149 14T Swindon 1950 Lot No. 1758.” – 3149 on far right side of plate. Face repainted; back original.
385. L.N.E.R. General Appendix to Working Timetables with Sectional Appendix for Scottish area. 1st November 1947. 333 pp. Blue covers; excellent condition; much information on working lines.
386. Shedplate 71B Bournemouth 1948 – September 1963. Totally ex loco condition with B.R. (S) E triangle in back. The “B” has been altered in service so is rather uneven.
387. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals and Table of Locking. Hitchin South. Also shows Stevenage North, dated 11.1.63. Folds out to 56” x 13”
388. G.W.R. Bridge Register for the Yealmpton Branch. Lots of information as to the name – Kitley River , Stear Point, etc., the exact location and description of construction of bridge. 45 structures on the whole branch. 5 sheets filled in in ink. Interesting.
389. G.N.R. Viaduct Plate: “G.N.R. 8” B19 casting. Double border with prominent notched corners; painted a long time ago over original paint. Would make a distinctive house number.
390. G.N.R. Beware of Trains”. With notched corners. Fine, ex lineside condition. Unlike the majority of these signs, the Company initials are complete and undamaged. O.18 casting No. 21” x 13¾”
391. Signal Box Diagram: “Robertstown Crossing” an ex G.W.R. box between Aberdare North/Cresselly Crossing and Gelli Tawr Jct. This is an office copy of the G.W.R. diagram dated 20.7.37 and has the B.R. (W) S & T stamp dated 18th August 1965. Rolled; 34” x 11”
392. B.R. (Sc.) Relief Excursion and Special Train Arrangements. (i) October 14th – 20th 1950, 15 pp. (ii) 4th – 10th November 1950, 11 pp. Interesting information, including carriage working to Macduff etc. Special train Elgin – Aberdeen via Tillynaught, etc. (2)
393. Southern Electric fish knife by Mappin & Webb, with image electric set and the S.R. “flash” symbol. Good condition.
394. G.W.R. Loco and Carriage Dept. Invoice: re. cost of repairing No. 51 Steam Crane at Garsington Bridge Halt, removing and re-fixing at Canley Works; also unloading a 2 ft gauge loco and steam crane at Garsington Halt for Director of Trench Warfare. (2 sheets)
395. Railway Executive Poster: Notice of Additional Port Charges between Great Britain and Eire … in consequence of the increase by the Waterford Harbour Commissioners … on merchandise and livestock traffic passing through the port of Waterford” from 1st October 1941; 12” x 20”; folded, good condition.
396. Signalbox lever frame plate: “McKenzie & Holland, Engineers, Worcester”. Cast-iron, ex box condition; 32” x 2” with notched corners. 397. Plan: “G.N.R. Stanningley”. Shows section of track adjacent to Richardshaw Lane showing G.N.R. Hotel and Sun Inn, Stanningley, situated between Bradford and Leeds. Stamped GNR Surveyors Dept., 6.02.1912.
398 L.N.E.R. or early B.R. (E) Signal box diagram “Bathley Lane”. An E.C.M.L. box just north of Newark; 20 lever box LNER style border;ex box condition.
399. B.R. (E) Diagram of Signals. Saxondale Junction. Shows the junction with the GN.LNW and the boxes at Barnstone, Bingham and Radcliffe on Trent. Late 1950’s. 38” x 13”. Folded.
400. B.R. (W) Signal Alterations notice W1993Cardiff Newtown East, 3rd February 1957, together with G.W.R. Cardiff Division Notice of Extra Trains and Special Arrangements 24th – 30th July 1937) please note that half of page35/6 has been torn away) (2)
Closing Time for Lot No.’s 376 to 400 Wed., 29th November, 8.15 pm 01788 523250
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