1.

GWR Double Line Spagnoletti Signal Box Block Instrument, complete with the exception of the white top of the tapper. Shows down line at the top. In good, ex signal box condition.

2.

LMSR and a similar BR brass Toilet Roll Holder. A pair of functional items for the railway loo. Each has the distinctive 'grasping hand' style.

3.

Worksplate The Vulcan Foundry Limited Newton-le-Willows Lancashire, No 4909 dated 1943. Ex WD 2-8-0 British Railways number 90424. New in August 1943 and originally numbered 77093. Latterly given the LNER number of 63103 before the BR re-numbering series. Allocations include Heaton and York. Finally withdrawn from service in December 1963.

4.

GWR Brass Lever Description Plates, qty 10 to include:- 1 Gates Locked Across Road; Down Loop To Siding Starting; Main To Cross etc. One plate is 14" and is numbered 20 with a further 10 lever numbers listed beneath.

5.

Kent & East Sussex Railway, small Timetable Poster for Whitsun Holidays, Whit Monday  May 29th 1939. Excellent condition and tastefully framed and glazed.

6.

Shedplate 21C, Bromsgrove from 1948 until February 1958. Ex loco condition, a scarce one and undoubtedly from a loco that worked the Lickey Bank.

7.

Caledonian Railway Leather Cash Bag bearing a brass oval plate engraved C.R. TANNADICE. Ex Caledonian Railway station between Brechin and Forfar. Closed 4th August 1952, a great rarity.

8.

GWR fully titled, C/I Trespass Notice.

9.

Large Index Box containing data cards of British Railways Midland Region Locomotives in the range 42050 - 42984. An incredible record of these locomotives with each card having the type, number, building date, allocations and withdrawal details. They carry a stamp generally dated various months in 1950 and the details are typed. Looks to be complete but not guaranteed so. Some photographs accompany. We aren't quite sure whether these are official or not but either way, a superb, detailed account of the history of every loco in this range. Must be viewed, to appreciate.

10.

British Railways Platform Lamp Diffuser STAFFORD. Raise maroon lettering on opaque fitment. Ex West Coast main Line of course, these replaced the totems on many of this lines stations. Measures approximately 67" in length so ideal to place over those 5' fluorescent tubes in the museum, garage and kitchen even the living room!

11.

Miscellaneous delve including a Platform Bell with ivorine plate; a Signal Box Telephone Instrument; GWR Carriage Blind with prolific GWR roundel motif throughout, straight edge and a GWR Box Lever.

12.

Signalling Relays, an interesting pair comprising a large, oil filled (no oil) Union Switch & Signal Co., Swissville PA dated 1912 and a similar, smaller example made by GEC London. Together with the business end of an electric train staff instrument and a mahogany cased Block Bell and bits for spares, minus the actual bell.

13.

Signal Box Diagram HEDNESFORD No 3 situated between Hednesford No 1 Box and Brereton Sidings. Coloured, measures 39" x 19" in its original, glazed frame.

14.

London & North Eastern Railway C/I Door Plate STATION MASTER. Face only restored.

15.

Water Capacity Plate 1270 Gallons. Oval brass bereft of paint. Together with an interesting, circular brass plate inscribed 'Ring On Handle Anti Clockwise Turn Into Fore Gear' Also stamped 7679.

16.

Shedplate 10E, Sutton Oak from 1948 until 1955 and then Accrington until 1972. Face only restored.

17.

Brush Traction Brochures, a small selection of historic brochures saved by an ex worker at the Loughborough factory. Historic because the two main brochures refer to Falcon the 2800HP Diesel Electric Locomotive, April 1962 and Kestrel, the 4000HP Diesel Electric Locomotive, January 1968. Another brochure is for the 1250HP A1A-A1A D5500 Locomotives and a similar dated 1957, a visitors guide to the factory, an 1865 - 1965 Centenary Booklet for Brush and a couple of other booklets/brochures including a 1952 brochure for Crompton Parkinson depicting a Blackpool Tram on front and back cover. Don't miss this historic lot.

18.

Locomotive brass Whistle, almost certainly from a Bagnall Industrial Loco. Very decorative with interesting, acorn finial. Complete with operating lever.

19.

BR(M) Bakelite 8 Day Clock by Smiths, numbered B.R.(M) 22295. A fine, working example, as removed from Walsall North Signal Box upon closure.

20.

Single Line Miniature Electric Train Staff WEDNESBURY - PRINCES END. Clearly stamped on the brass end and the reverse is embossed 'A 20'.

21.

Wagon Plate 'Craven Bros, Darnall Rly Carriage & Wagon Wheelworks'. Oval, ornate shape measuring 11½" x 7". Restored with white lettering on black background.

22.

GWR Double Line Spagnoletti Signal Box Block Instrument, complete with the exception of the white top of the tapper. Shows up line at the top. In good, ex signal box condition.

23.

GWR/BR Wooden Station Destination Fingerboard, double sided, ex Birmingham Snow Hill. Painted with the following destinations:-  Leamington Spa, Banbury, Bicester, Princes Risborough, High Wycombe, Paddington. Very much the King and Castle Route. Excellent condition painted in traditional chocolate and cream and measuring 44" x 7¾".

24.

GWR C/I Sign 'Speed Not To Exceed 15 MPH'. Reputedly ex Cirencester Watermoor. Face only restored.

25.

Shedplate 17A, Derby from 1948 until September 1963.

26.

Pair of Sliding Knob Railway Lamps, each one embossed C Rly. Believed to be Central Railways of India, indeed on has 'IR' etched into front lens. Interesting design with single piecrust top and stout 'U' shaped top handle. The rear handles are also quite chunky and the company initials are embossed rather than engraved. Included with this lot is a small, Heater Lamp of unknown origin but of considerable interest. Together with Three Water Containers ornately painted 1, 3 and 4, believed to have once adorned the platform at Aberystwyth station.

27.

Wooden Train Staff brass plated CASTLETON. Former L&Y station between Manchester and Rochdale. Sadly, the other brass plate is missing.

28.

GWR Wooden Jigsaw, Glorious Devon, complete with original black label box made up and displayed on card.

29.

LMS Loco or Tail Lamp complete with reservoir and burner, together with a BR(M) 3 aspect Handlamp complete with reservoir and burner.

30.

Totem, BR(W) NEWPORT HIGH STREET, H/F. Ex GWR station in the very heart of South Wales, High Street in lower panel.

31.

LNER C/I Works Tenderplate 9" x 5" fully titled, numbered 4270 dated 1947. Ex Thompson B1 Class 4-6-0 locomotive 61260, built 11/1947 under works number 2616. Allocations include Glasgow Eastfield and Edinburgh St. Margarets. Withdrawn December 1962. Research shows that the annotations on the rear are erroneous.

32.

Royal Mail Advertising Posters, mounted on melamine, advertising The Age Of Steam. There are 3 large measuring 39½" x 29" depicting the 19p and 25p stamps; 30p and 35p stamps; 41p stamp. Each has a description of the various locomotives shown. Next there are 6 small posters measuring 32" x 24", in the shape of an Aerogram and these show Deltic and other Diesels; Eastern Region Steam; Pre-Grouping; Southern; Midland. The Eastern example is duplicated. Finally, a small header poster The Age Of Steam, Royal mail Mint Stamps. These are quite stunning and should appeal to philatelists as well as railwayana collectors. All came from Bristol.

33.

Royal Mail 10" metal letters spelling out 'ROYAL MAIL'. As removed from the outside wall of the old sorting office near Bristol Temple Meads Station. Maroon with the gold/yellow stripe, a little faded from the elements.

34.

London & North Western Railway C/I Bridgeplate number 49. Single border with square ampersand within company initials. Restored long ago.

35.

London & South Western Railway Second Class, Free Pass from Clapham Junction to Malden, 3rd Class if 2nd not provided. Dated during WW1 and available until 31st Dec 1918. The reverse has the date again and the recipients name Mr. P.J. Hardy. The face has an enamel periphery with the company title in full, the reverse has embossed in the brass case, 'This Case Is The Property Of The Railway Company, H.A. Walker, General Manager. A quite stunning item and it comes with the WW1 Defence Medal and original ribbon, the medal being engraved on rim LAURENCE HARDY.

36.

North British Railway Lamp Tablet name FOUNTAINHALL mounted on glass. Ex Waverley Route station between Galashiels and Edinburgh, junction for the branch to Oxton and Lauder. Off white lettering on blue background. Excellent condition.

37.

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Wooden letter "B" from the Station Nameboard at Bratton Fleming. Mounted on oak shield with extremely old, handwritten inscription, on paper pinned to the reverse. The inscription is difficult to read in places but states: "The Letter B taken from the old station at Bratton Fleming by Geoff, Betty and Shirley. Aug: 9th 1937. The wood found in back yard by Leslie Ashmore". The wooden plaque has a neat, round hole where it had originally served another purpose and the wooden B has fine splits where it has been attached to the plaque with panel pins. The B has a black finish, which is wearing thin in places showing the white primer beneath. What an amazing piece of history to go with the other L&B items in the sale. Overall size 9", the letter B itself is 4" tall.

38.

Shedplate 66A, Polmadie from 1948 until March 1972. Restored. Could well have been carried by a Stanier Pacific, Scot or Jubilee.

39.

British Railways LNWR/LMS style, C/I oval Bridgeplate number 85. Ex lineside condition.

40.

British Railways (E) Enamel Notice. Fully titled across the top, the text reads: "Footbridge for pedestrians only. It is an offense under bye-laws relating to the railways of the British Transport Commission to ride a bicycle, tricycle, motor cycle or similar machine or to bring any handcart, barrow or similar conveyance on this footbridge. Maximum penalty £5" Measures 24" x 30" and has deep colour and shine with some chips. Not common.

41.

GWR C/I Signal Box Door Notice. Recovered from Coates Signalbox near Kemble, during demolition.

42.

LNER C/I Seatback 'LOCHGELLY. Ex North British Railway station in the old Scottish mining town between Dunfermline and Thornton Junction.

43.

GWR large, cylindrical Signal Lamp with mounting bracket and complete with removable inner lamp.

44.

British Railways Leather Cash Bag with brass plate 'B.R.(W.R.) together with a GWR Linen Cash Bag and a similar BR(W).

45.

Great Northern Railway Signal Box Block Bell plated 'BLOCK BELL GRAFHAM'. Grafham was an ex Midland Railway station between Huntingdon and Thrapston so there's a strong likelihood that this bell originated from Huntingdon.

46.

London & North Western Railway Brass Shunters Horn. A delightful example with both lanyard rings intact and measuring approximately 11½" in length. Stamped with company initials near top rim of horn end, next to the makers name, Dawkins London. Full working order, deep patina.

47.

Box of very interesting Carriage Prints. There are approximately 26 of mixed origin including pre-grouping. Also an LNWR etched Mirror. Some of the prints have glass without frames so be careful when you delve this very interesting lot.

48.

Shedplate 6E, Wrexham Rhosddu from 1948 until February 1958 and then Chester until April 1960.

49.

Alloy Key Token WELLINGTON No 2 - DONNINGTON. Ex GWR section in Shropshire, route to the ex Army depot at Donnington. Ex Signal Box condition, with traces of red paint and complete with original end.

50.

VIRGIN Nose Cone Plate as fitted to the Prototype Pendolino 390 - 001. This plate was fitted for the testing phase at the Alstom Midlands Test Centre and then removed at some point to be presented to the Vendor by the Senior Test Engineer Mr F. Palmer. To our knowledge, none of these have ever been on the market so not only the first opportunity to obtain one, but a unique opportunity to obtain the very one from the prototype. Photographs accompany, one showing the actual plate on 390 - 001 on the Alstom test track.

51.

Shedplate 41A, Sheffield Darnall from June 1955 until April 1964 and then Tinsley until May 1973.

52.

GWR Double Line Spagnoletti Signal Box Block Instrument, complete with the exception of the white and red tops of the tappers. Shows down line at the top. In good, ex signal box condition.

53.

North Eastern Railway brass Drawing Office Roller manufactured by Halden & Co., Manchester & London. A wonderful item, script engraved with the makers name on the upper part and 'Engineers Office, N.E.R York' on the lower part. Basically a 24" x 3" un-graduated rule with a knurled knob either end to grip whilst moving up and down the drawing board. A pair of 'wheels' assists gliding across the surface of plans etc. Excellent condition and very similar to the Glasgow & South Western Railway example we sold several auctions ago.

54.

Worksplate, Built 1960 Swindon, oval cast iron. Ex loco condition.

55.

LMS Fireman's Shovel, recovered from Stoke 5D Shed, excellent condition.

56.

Worksplate, British Railways Crewe Built 1966 Power equipment By Brush Electrical & Sulzer, Ex Class 47. Alloy construction and in original, ex lococ condition with BR blue paint..

57.

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 3 aspect Handlamp, vaguely stamped what appears to be TOWN GREEN. No glasses present, nor reservoir or burner. The brass catch is missing too but what a nice survivor from this location. Town Green (& Aughton) is between Liverpool and Ormskirk.

58.

Shedplate 81A Old Oak Common from 1948 until 1973. Face only restored.

59.

Southern Railway enamel Bell Push Ring SAMPFORD COURTENAY together with a matching enamel plate once affixed to a Block Instrument, this abbreviated to 'SAMPFORD C'NEY'. Ex North Tawton or Okehampton Signal Box on the 'Withered Arm' between Crediton and Okehampton. Both in excellent condition.

60.

Totem, BR(NE) MARSKE, F/F. Ex North Eastern Railway station between Saltburn and Redcar. Black edged lettering variety in good condition with some restoration.

61.

LMS Poster D/R 'To Alton Towers and Gardens - Open Daily Including Sundays - Alton LMS Station Adjoins'. Colourful view of the gardens and buildings long before it was spoilt by the theme park. Superb condition throughout. A very rare poster indeed.

62.

LMS Poster, D/R 'Liverpool & North Wales - Daily Sailings - St. Tudno od St. Seiriol, May to September for Llandudno and Menai Bridge'. Leaving Liverpool 10-45 am due back about 7-30 pm, Liverpool and Llandudno in 2hours. Convenient LMS Trains Leave This Station In Connection With These Sailings. A stunning poster depicting one of the ships next to a relief map of North Wales. Excellent condition, minor tape edge repairs.

63.

Poster, British Railways(W) D/R Worcestershire by Frank Sherwin. Quaint village view, possibly with some artistic licence, with the Malverns in the background. Printed by Waterlow. Edge crinkles on right side, very slight foxing around lettering, very minor tape repair. Overall extremely desirable.

64.

Poster, British Railways(W) Q/R 'Somerset', by Jack Merriott. Panoramic view of a several Horse Riders mingling with a few lonely sheep on the wilds of Porlock Hill. Some tape repairs to the rear and some staining on the rear, which hasn't noticeably come through to the front. An impressive poster of this apparent wilderness published around 1952.

65.

Poster, British Railways Q/R 'On Early Shift - Greenwood Signal Box, New Barnet' by Cuneo. Evocative view looking out onto the main line as A4 No. 21 hurtles past a somersault signal, toward the signalman. Within the box one can see Block Instruments, Box Diagram, Levers, Signalman's Lamp & Kettle, even his mouse! Undoubtedly Terence Cuneo at his best. Some creasing and minor tape repairs but stunning nevertheless.

66.

Poster, British Railways(S) Q/R 'Port To Port' by Cuneo. The Ships owned and operated by British Railways offer a reliable and regular cross Channel service every day throughout the year. Wonderful image of the ship's Captain and Mate on the Bridge, looking out over the Channel with another BR Ship passing and others on the horizon. Some rear tape repairs but very good quality overall.

67.

Poster, British Railways(W) Q/R 'Wales' by Wooton. Composite view of fly fisherman on the Dee at Llangollen and Harlech Castle with Snowdon in the background. A lovely image indeed. Some edge crinkling and some minor edge tape repairs.

68.

Southern Railway Poster 'Summer Penny A Mile Tickets' Extended Issue to  December 31st 1933. Sunshine lettering at bottom, interestingly mentions the G.W., L.M.S. and L.N.E.R. As will most non-pictorial SR posters, the vivid technique certainly catches the eye. Southern Railway Advertising, printed by Waterlow.

69.

Poster, British Railways Q/R 'Clyde Coast & Loch Lomond, For Pleasure Sailings Amidst Magnificent Scenery'. Relief Map view of the area from Glasgow to Ardlui in the North and Westwards to the Mull of Kintyre. Extremely good condition with normal folds only.

70.

Poster, British Railways Q/R 'Pictorial Map of Yorkshire', Englands Largest County, 4,000,000 acres, More than 4,600,000 population. Detailed semi pictorial style showing large cities, towns and villages of interest. Excellent condition with normal folds.

71.

Smokebox 5694. Ex GWR 0-6-2T Locomotive built Swindon in January 1927 and allocated new to Cardiff Cathays. By 1948 it had moved a short distance to Cae Harris and having worked the Welsh Valleys for its lifetime, it was finally withdrawn from Radyr in November 1964.

72.

Shedplate 9C, Macclesfield from February 1958 until June 1961 and then Reddish until May 1973. Ex loco condition. A very rare shedplate, only ever twice at auction.

73.

London & South Western Silverplated Salad Servers. An exquisite pair of items consisting a double bowl-shaped spoon and an ornate 3 pronged forked spoon. Both 8½" in length and bearing the makers name beneath the handle 'Mappin & Webb. Fancifully engraved with company initials on the handle ends. Excellent condition.

74.

Great Western Railway C/I Signal Box Board SMALL HEATH SOUTH SIGNAL BOX. Original chocolate and cream paintwork.

75.

Brass Station Stamp with wooden handle, KINGHORN BR3. A nice Scottish item from the former North British station on the line between Burntisland and Kircaldy.

76.

Carriage Print, River Allen near Bardon Mill County Durham, from the LNER Series. A colourful view of the river and surrounding hills by L.R.Squirrell, R.W.S. R.E., in an original frame.

77.

GWR C/I Doorplate LADIES ROOM. Flat border style measuring approximately 20" x 5". Restored white on black.

78.

Great Western Railway Signal Box Diagram WOMBRIDGE CROSSING in original, wooden frame. Dated 4th June 1904, this four lever box, it was situated between Ketley Junction and Oakengates. Suitably annotated on rear and also has the name of the Crossing Keeper, Mrs Hunt, at time of closure. Measures 17½" x 14½" in frame. Some expected water staining at bottom and small piece of wood loss on right side of frame.

79.

LMS Star Wagon Plate 158343 dated Nov 1944 (small repair) plus LMS Registration Plate minus lugs, a Genry Repaired by Sheepbridge Co, LMS 1958; a similar C.W.Co LMS 1961: A Due For Repaint 1965: a 13T Shildon 'D' Type Wagon Plate and a 1½ rectangular C/I plate. Finally, a Coach Plate, 'Overall Length & Width 57ft 7 ins x 8ft 5 3/8 ins. Rectangular C/I measuring 9¼" x 7". Totall unrestored.

80.

Totem, BR(M) DEGANWY. Ex LNWR station in the heart of Anglesey between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction. Good colour and shine with two chips. A scarce totem, not at auction for some time.

81.

LMS brass oval Worksplate Built Derby. Totally ex loco with amazing patina. Requires straightening after rather heavy-handed removal!

82.

BR(M) Enamel Platform Sign STATION MASTER, F/F measuring 24" x 18". Good colour and shine, some surface scratches and small areas of enamel loss don't detract.

83.

London & North Eastern Railway Leather Cash Bag bearing a brass plate engraved L.N.E.R. DOLLAR. Ex North British Railway station between Tilicoultry and Rumbling Bridge on the Alloa to Kinross line. Closed 15th June 1964.

84.

GWR Carriage Panel "GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL S.E." (Ref. 11016). An early Photocrom colour tinted panel from around 1895, showing a full view of the building. With titled mount and framed and glazed. Excellent condition.

85.

Shedplate 35A, New England from 1948 until June 1963. Face only restored. Surprisingly scarce given the number of locos allocated.

86.

Wagon Plate, The Chorley Railway Wagon Co Ltd, Builders Chorley. Rectangular C/I with scalloped corners. This is the scarce pattern.

87.

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Headlamp manufactured by Eli Griffiths, reputedly carried by the L&BR Locomotive LEW. Came from N. Devon along with the Bratton Fleming ¼ Mile Marker elsewhere in the auction. Photographic evidence is scant but a photograph taken in 1935 when LEW had received a re-paint does show the lamp quite clearly fitted. Three of the four 'wedge' shaped strengthening castings around the front lens can be seen in this photograph. Other photographs do not show this; indicating that this lamp was perhaps the spare known to have been carried on the loco. It is known that each of the L&BR locos carried different lamps so it would be quite possible that even the spares carried by each loco were different too. It is difficult to ascertain precise history but we are reasonably confident of the provenance.

88.

Caledonian Railways Lion Motif from the central section of the railings used at the Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh. Extremely desirable item that is pretty much bereft of paint. Most of the small amount of these that survived have the fragile tongue broken, this on is still intact.

89.

Southern Railway Block Instrument with integral indicator enamel plated Down Line and top mounted indicator also enamel plated Down Line. Beneath the integral indicator is an ivorine plate with the location BETCHWORTH. Situated on the ex SECR line between Dorking Town and Reigate. In excellent, ex signal box condition.

90.

British Railways (NE) Enamel Station Direction Sign, CITY STATION, F/F. Tangerine with British Railways Totem above and left facing arrow below. Measures 28" x 13". Some fading but colour still strong, a few areas of touch-in around the edges. Ex Leeds.

91.

Brass Stanier Locomotive Whistle confirmed by the vendor as being ex LMS 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive 46205 PRINCESS VICTORIA. Comes from the same source as the West Country and Britannia whistle elsewhere in this sale.

92.

GWR colour Waiting Room Poster CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE. In original frame with ivorine nameplate beneath. Vibrant and classic view of this Brunel Masterpiece spanning the Avon Gorge near Bristol.

93.

Worksplate, North British Locomotive Company Ltd., Glasgow number 27665 of 1958, alloy construction. Ex North British Type 2 B-B Class 22 number D6300, introduced to traffic in January 1959 as first of the class and allocated to Swindon. Withdrawn from Laira in May 1968 and cut up at J. Cashmore Newport in January 1969. Purchased at a Laira Open day back in those wonderful days when items such as this were on offer in abundance. This one was selected at random without knowledge that it was on the doyen of the Class.

94.

London & North Eastern Railway Leather Cash Bag bearing a brass plate engraved L.N.E.R. BELSES. Ex North British Railway station on the Waverley Route between St Boswells and Hawick. Closed 6th January 1969, a real rarity.

95.

Totem, BR(S) HERNE BAY, F/F dark green variety. Ex SECR station between Faversham and Margate. Excellent condition throughout with deep colour and shine.

96.

Shedplate 53D, Bridlington from 1948 until June 1958. Ex loco condition. A very scarce one indeed.

97.

London & North Eastern Railway Glass Carafe. A quite stunning item with decorative base, cut with a 24-finger chrysanthemum. The decorative body is also cut with a circle of 18 ovals. Company initials ornately inscribed beneath two of the ovals. Superb condition just very minor scratching.

98.

Brass Pullman Lamp, Stamped on base May, complete with original celluloid shade. May was one of the 23 Southern Electric Brighton composite Pullman cars and was built in 1932 by the Metropolitan Cammell carriage & Wagon Co., it ran under the pre war unit No 3018 which after the war became No 3041. The lamp is in good condition but the shade has a couple of cracks. Note: GWRA recommend that before any connection to an electrical supply, a professional electrician check this.

99.

Shedplate 73F, Ashford from October 1958 until May 1973. A very rare shedplate indeed, records show this to be the very first time at auction.

100.

GWR C/I Cabside Numberplate 5815. Ex 0-4-2T Class 5800 Locomotive built Swindon August 1933 and allocated to Worcester where it spent many years of its working life before transferring to Leamington Spa in 1957 and later to Bristol St. Philips Marsh. Withdrawn from here in April 1961, it languished at Swindon dump for some time before being cut up. Much of the original paint still extant. Note: There were only 20 locos in this class and at the end of 1959 all were scrapped, with the exception of 5815.

101.

Poster, Q/R size, Caledonian, Callander & Oban Railway ' OBAN The Charing Cross Of The Highlands, Travel by Caledonian and Callander and Oban Railways - Excellent New Golf Courses '. In the book book by John Thomas entitled 'The Callander & Oban Railway', it says, " In 1909 the Caledonian made history by spending £1,667 19s 7d on a spectacular coloured poster advertising Oban as a holiday resort. The Callander & Oban Railways share of the cost was £450, which the Caledonian Railway agreed to accept in six, half yearly instalments of £75. The poster created countrywide interest, the Railway News commenting: Such a picture could only be purchased by some millionaire and would be hid from view in a private gallery. Yet such a scene is at this moment exhibited as a poster on boardings and we can well imagine many weary city toilers will mentally thank the Caledonian Railway Company for giving them the opportunity of feasting their tired eyes on this vivid reproduction of a lovely picture" Make no mistake, this is almost certainly unique and even the NRM does not have an example. Folds and some loss/damage but what a poster, a must for preservation.

102.

Poster, British Railways D/R "St Ives Cornwall. Glorious Sands, Ideal Bathing" Depicts a quite stunning image of a high ground view of the harbour, framed by quaint houses either side. The harbour has a number of fishing boats surrounded by seagulls and in the foreground, a couple of fishermen pass the time and a small girl and boy are having a playful time with their little kitten. From a painting by Frank Sherwin. Published by British Railways Western Region ref no. P.R. 114 and printed by Waterlow & Sons, London.  & Dunstable. Some folds and edge wrinkles.

103.

Poster, British Railways Western Region PENZANCE, D/R. Classic and almost timeless view looking down the steep, cottage clad hillside to the harbour below. A Fisherman trudges wearily up the steep hill behind a carefree mum and daughter in their summer 'frocks'. Palm trees offset the fishing boats below. Published by british Railways Western Region.

104.

Poster, British Railways D/R "Cornwall". A wonderful, yet simple view of the stunning Cornish coastline. Two old fishermen stand above a tiny beach with just three cottages and a couple of fishing boats. From a painting by Jack Merriott. Published by British Railways Western Region ref no. P.R.122 and printed by Jordison Ltd., London & Middlesborough. Some edge crinkling and has creases.

105.

Poster, British Railways(W) D/R size 'By Rail To The West For Speed & Comfort'. Fabulous view of single chimney Castle locomotive with a rake of blood & custard coaches passing over a viaduct in the West Country. Published by the Railway Executive Western Region, PR36 and printed by Charles & Read Ltd. Some minor crease tears and defects, also drawing pin marks in corners, but this barely detracts from such an evocative image.

106.

Poster, British Railways(W) D/R Cornwall by Jack Merriot. This is the scene at harbour level with the houses rising upwards on the cliff-side. Folds and minor edge crinkles, spots and very minor corner loss.

107.

Poster, British Railways(W) D/R Devon, Travel By Train by Jack Merriot. Tranquil beach scene with fishermen, boats and wooden bridge. In the background, the small village is dwarfed by the towering hills. The village is that of Lynmouth North Devon, scene of the 1953 disaster when this river swelled to gargantuan size and swept away the lower part of the village. Folds and minor edge crinkling.

108.

Poster, British Railways(E) Maldon by Frank Mason. Lovely view of the village as a backdrop and sailing boats in the foreground. As usual, Mason captures the vibrancy of man and water. Lower eighth of image shows simple map of London - Witham - Maldon. Edge repairs and top right corner missing, which encroaches into the image but only the blue sky. A scarce poster, well worth professional restoration.

109.

GWR D/R Poster "This England Of Ours - The Malverns". Black and white image looking down on the town from a rocky outcrop some way up one of the hills. The text background is red.

110.

Southern Railway D/R Poster "Summer Time Ends October 6th but Summer fares Go On". Text is placed in the top and bottom half of a clock face.

111.

Poster, British Railways The Flying Scotsman 1862 - 1962. Wonderful image of Deltic carrying the famous Headboard. In the background is a sepia type image of a Stirling Single locomotive. Excellent condition overall.

112.

Poster, British Rail North Eastern Region, 'York Come By Train'. Classic view of 'The Shambles'. Extremely good condition with vibrant colour, one or two edge nibbles and corner tape repairs.

113.

Shedplate 40F, Boston from 1948 until January 1964. Ex loco condition.

114.

Lynton & Barnstaple cast iron ¼ Mile Post from Bratton-Flemming. Oval C/I with nothing more than the ¼ within. Simple yet stunningly rare.

115.

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 3 aspect Handlamp stamped PERMANENT WAY DEPT ORMSKIRK. LYR stamped on brass handle catch and the lamp number is stamped on the body opposite the location. All glasses intact and complete with an original reservoir stamped LYR on the and on the brass ring around the burner socket. Integral, half conical reflector in place. Later, LMS stamped burner in situ. A lovely lamp pretty much unrestored.

116.

GWR Signal Box Lever Plate 'UP WICKET'. Oval brass, certainly not common.

117.

LNER Seatback “Filey”. Ex NER station between Bridlington and Scarborough and one of the North east's most famous holiday resort. Unrestored with original orange paint as background.

118.

N.U.R. Railwayman's Sash in green, woven textile with orange border measuring approximately 76" in length and 5¾" wide. Embroidered with initials N.U.R, the distinctive Loco image, the Globe with Shaking Hands and the legend 'Workers Of The World Unite'. Also embroidered 'Cricklewood' and attached is the enamel 'Solidarity 1919 ' badge. Belonged to William Henry Davies and the accompanying paperwork relates to his untimely death in 1943 inside Belsize Tunnel, having been struck by a passing train.

119.

Golden Valley Railway Sketch Map showing the actual railway, the probable extension and other lines connecting. An extremely rare piece of history, anything with the full title is highly sought after. There's some scribblings on the back and a little on the front, appears not to be associated but doesn't detract too much from the actual document.

120.

Southern Railway 8 inch Oak cased, chain driven Fusee Clock, SR No 10588, in original condition. The Southern Railway records show that this clock was purchased in 1943 from Stockall Marples & Co for a cost of £6-6-4d and was maintained by John Walker for a cost of 8/- per annum. It was originally allocated to Red Post Junction Signal Box then later transferred to Andover Junction Inspectors office. The movement has been cleaned and oiled recently and keeps excellent time.

121.

Shedplate 60A, 1948 to 1973. Totally ex loco, still with soot, grime and very clear bolt marks.

122.

LMS Hotels Enamel Candle Holder. A most unusual item dating from early LMS days when probably, gas lighting supplies were somewhat unreliable and company Hotel rooms had these as stand-by. Measures 5½" across with central stalk for candle (the one fitted may well be original!) and a small loop finger grip on the edge. LMS HOTELS is within the dish section in black, block lettering and both the dish and stalk rims are in blue lining on white background. The word 'Birmingham' appears on the under side. A most unusual item not seen at GWRA before.

123.

Carriage Board DOLGELLY - BARMOUTH, ex Cambrian Railways line. Wooden construction measuring 32" x 3¼" having strengthened ends. Black lettering on cream background, the item is in excellent, ex use condition.

124.

GWR Enamel Lamp Tablet BRAMLEY. Ex GWR station between Reading and Basingstoke. Large, white on black version, 30" x 6" with top flange. Good condition overall with good colour and shine, some minor restoration.

125.

Worksplate John Fowler C & M (Leeds) Limd. No 22887 dated 1939. Ex Standard Gauge 0-4-0D named NO.1, new in December 1939 for the War effort and sent to Royal Ordnance Factory, Glascoed, Monmouthshire.

126.

LMS fully titled C/I Trespass Sign. Has 9 lines of text with the full title appearing three times and is dated August 1924. Totally ex trackside. An uncommon sign.

127.

GWR Linen Antimacassar with the large, company roundel logo embroidered in the centre. Green colour with lighter green logo. Measures 17" x 13" and is in virtually mint condition.

128.

Tyers Brass Single Line Tablet TORRINGTON JCT - PETROCKSTOW number 24. Ex LSWR/North Devon & Cornwall Junction Light Railway between Bideford and Halwill Junction. Stamped both sides 'Out Of Use'.

129.

Carriage Print, British Railways Southern Region Suburban System Map, shows the lines to Chatham, Alton, Reading Etc. Not a common map and still in it's original frame.

130.

Totem BR(W)  TOWYN, F/F. Ex Cambrian Railways location. In excellent condition with good colour and a reasonable shine.  A rare totem and sought after location, first time available at a mainline railwayana auction.

131.

Shedplate 85B, Gloucester Horton Road from 1948 until May 1973. Ex loco condition.

132.

Great Western Railway C/I Signal Box Board BLOWERS GREEN SIDINGS SIGNAL BOX. Original chocolate and cream paintwork.

133.

Stockton & Darlington Railway Rule Book dated 1862. A magnificent piece of British history printed by William Lee, Horse Market, Darlington for issue to company employees. Maroon vellum covers with gold lettering, contains 67 pages. Inside the front cover is pencilled 'W. Sigsworth Signalman, Middlesboro' Crossing.

134.

GWR Enamel Lamp Tablet NEWNHAM, white lettering on black background. Ex GWR station between Gloucester and Chepstow, closed 2nd November 1964.A rare item, little survives from this location and the station never had totems.

135.

Nameplate NINA, alloy construction measuring just 13" x 5½" approximately. Totally ex loco and is accompanied by its original, 'Registered By The Railway Executive No 861 dated 1953' C/I Plate. Records show that this is ex 0-6-0ST built by Avonside Engine number 1656 in 1913. It was originally named MARY and would have had brass nameplates fitted then. It was used at Hutchinsons Trustees, Widnes. It is unknown when the renaming to NINA took place. Both plates absolutely ex loco.

136.

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Fry's Cocoa - Pure Concentrated - No Better Food'. White lettering on red background with black shadow on main lettering. Measures 36" x 12", has some touched in areas but looks very good with nice colour.

137.

Enamel Advertising Sign 'Spratts Builds Up A Dog' Classic tan and brown sign with the black Spratts 'Scotty Dog'. Excellent condition with minor touch-in