BR Poster, "Morecombe - The Perfect Seaside Resort so close to the Lake District", by Lander, D/R size. Depicts a split image of woman, one half in swimwear with beach in the background the other half in dress with picnic area in background. Published by BR(LM) Region, printed by the Baynard Press. Extremely good condition, no folds.
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BR Poster, "Barmouth North Wales - For Mountain, Sand and Sea", by Harry Riley, D/R size. Typical 1950s family beach scene with town and mountains in the background. Published by BR(W) Region, printed by Jordison & Co. Some mottling and rear non-acid tape repairs otherwise reasonable with folds.
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BR Poster, "Great Yarmouth", by Bagley, D/R size. Vista of Open air theatre, bowling green, beach and pier. Published by BR(E) region, printed by Jordison & Co. Good condition with folds.
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BR Poster, "The Western Highlands - Near Ballachulish", by Kenneth Steel, D/R size. Tranquil village scene with dramatic mountain backdrop. Published by BR Scottish Region, printed by Stafford & Co. No loss but some staining and folds.
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BR Poster, "Llandudno - For information apply to R.P.Williams Town Hall Llandudno - Travel in Rail Comfort", by E W Fenton, D/R. Depicts a map of the area with caricatures including a train at the station. Published by BR(LM) Region, 1953 printed by Jordison & Co. Excellent condition with just a centre crease.
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BR Poster, "Sunny Rhyl", by Verney Danvers, D/R size. Busy seafront scene similar to Lowry style. Published by BR (LM) Region, printed by Charles and Read Ltd. Extremely good condition, minor bottom edge nicks. Note that this is a very rare poster, not seen before and therefore an auction first-timer.
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BR Poster, "Llandudno", by Claude Buckle, D/R size. Depicts a couple walking along the cliff path overlooking the bay and pier. Published by BR(LM) Region, printed by Jordison & Co. Extremely good condition, with the exception of being a little grubby on the bottom edge.
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BR Poster, "Hunstanton - Queen of the Norfolk Coast", W M Fryer, D/R size. Classic view of family looking over the pier fence at the beach and sailing boats. Published by BR(E) Region, printed by Fleming & Humphreys Ltd. Vibrant colour, folds and minor edge tears.
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BR Poster, "Lancashire Coast - There is fun and gaiety on the bracing Lancashire Coast, excellent train services to take you there and many attractive day trips to add variety to your holiday", by Daphine Padden, D/R size. A busy depiction of all the activities available with a central image of Blackpool Tower. Published by BR(LM) Region, printed by Charles & Read Ltd. Excellent undamaged condition.
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BR Poster, "Thornton Cleveleys - On the bracing Lancashire Coast", by John S Smith, D/R size. A panoramic view of the seafront with hills in the distance. The street scene in the foreground has a number of period cars in view. Published by BR(LM) Region, printed by Charles and Read Ltd. Excellent unfolded condition, with one minor edge tear top border.
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BR Poster, "Sunny Porthcawl - For happy, healthy holidays", by Harry Riley, D/R size. Classic seaside view of pet dog, young girl and boy with bucket and spade, promenade and beach in background. Published by the Railway Executive Western Region, printed by Jordison & Co. Minor edge nicks, one inch tear top right and border pin holes and fold close to bottom.
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BR Poster, "Morecombe - For a Perfect Holiday, anon, D/R size. Classic view of family on beach with pier and town in background. Published by BR(LM) Region, printed by Charles and Read Ltd. Excellent unfolded condition.
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BR Poster, "Blackpool", anon, D/R size. Busy view of town, tower, beach, piers and trams. Published by BR(LM) Region, printed by Charles and Read Ltd. Excellent unfolded condition.
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BR Poster, "Blackpool - For sea, sands and sunshine", by Studio 7, D/R size. Interesting beach scene with the shadow of the tower crossing diagonally across the view. Published by BR(LM) region, printed by R B MacMillan Ltd. Excellent unfolded condition, apart from one minor tear top right edge.
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BR Poster, "Skegness - Is So Bracing", by Kenneth Steel, D/R size. Colourful image of Embassy Ballroom, Funfair and Pier in distance. Also the famous Jolly Fisherman top right corner. Published by BR(E) Region, printed by R B MacMillan Ltd. Excellent condition with folds.
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BR Poster 'Royal Mail Route To Ireland - Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire' by Lander, D/R size. A superb, side on view of the Ship at night. Published by BR LM Region and printed by Jordison. Minor edge tears only.
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Caledonian Railway 13" Mahogany cased fusee drop dial Clock by Winterhalder & Hofmeier of Schwarzenbach Germany. The clock is in excellent working order and the case is retains its original finish however the lenticle window glass is missing, but this is a relatively easy item to replace. The original dial writing reads Caledonian Rail Co and has not been messed around with. The vendor first came across this clock in use at his office in the former North British Hotel in George Square Glasgow, the clock then followed him around throughout his career with British Railways and was purchased upon retirement. A nice pre grouping Scottish clock in untouched condition but In full working order complete with pendulum and key.
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GCR arch bridge plate, 374 (83), undamaged and face restored to white and black. From the viaduct just North of Leicester, Central Station.
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Single Line steel Key Token EMBLETON - COCKERMOUTH STATION No 18 . Ex Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway which closed in 1966. This particular token, the last section after Bassenthwaite Lake.
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GWR Pocket watch by Record with 'G.W.R. 0.1406 engraved on rear of case. Complete with Albert and in excellent, undamaged condition. Full working order.
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LMS alloy "Hawkseye" station sign HELPSTON. Ex Midland station between Bainton Gate and Walton on the Peterborough to Stamford route. The station opened as Helpstone in 1848 and closed for ever in June 1966.
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Single Line alloy Key Token GLYNDYFRDWY - CARROG. Ex GWR section between Corwen and Ruabon. Closed to passengers in 1965, it is now part of the Llangollen Railway.
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Brass Worksplate WERKSPOOR 1955. Werkspoor N V Amsterdam. Measures approximately 10" x 3 1/4".
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Original Road Sign, "HILL 1 in 11". Retains original brackets and cast with the makers name 'Franco Traffic Signs Ltd.'
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Pullman Lamp, un-named or numbered, brass construction standing 20 1/2" tall. Complete with original, pale pink shade.
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British Railways Lion-Over-Wheel Emblem mounted on a circular board measuring 23 3/4" diameter. The vendor has submitted the detail that prior to the introduction in 1956 of this 'ferret & dartboard' style logo, a competition was held and several hand-crafted, unique designs were submitted for selection. This is one of the prototypes which although not being selected, proudly hung in the office of Mr John Batty who was Assistant Chief Internal Auditor for BR housed in Melrose Street near Marylebone Station. Most certainly a significant piece of BR history.
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London Transport enamel Target, small size, OXFORD CIRCUS. Three separate pieces mounted within the original bronze frame with an overall measurement of 17" x 14". Mint condition, mounted on wood for display.
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Carriage Print 'Leigh-on-Sea, Essex' by Charles King from the LNER post-war series, 1953. At the shore is an old established fishing community. That happens to be the view from the train and Charles King took this for his inspiration. Thankfully a sixties proposal for a seafront relief road to sweep this view away never materialised. A just discernible line on the horizon is Southend Pier. VGC. In original style frame & glazed.
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Worksplate 'LMS Built 1946 Horwich'. Oval cast iron, clean ex loco condition. Black 5 locos 44944 - 44966 and 44982 - 44990 were built at Horwich in this year.
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Smokebox Numberplate 45287. Ex Stanier Black 5 4-6-0 Locomotive, built by Armstrong Whitworth in December 1936 under Works number 1342. Allocations include Bescot, Tyseley, Shrewsbury, Edge Hill, Patricroft and Rose Grove. Made it pretty well until the very end of steam, indeed it was seen in steam on the 3rd August 1968 at Lostock Hall and was withdrawn from there that very day. Sent to TW Ward Beighton in February 1969 for disposal.
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BR(M) enamel 'Your Cycle Is Stored At Your Own Risk', F/F and in very good overall condition.
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L&SWR C/I 'SHUT THIS GATE', measuring 18 1/4" in length together with a L&SWR C/I 'PENALTY FOR NOT SHUTTING GATE £2' measuring 30 1/4" in length.
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Midland Railway 12" fusee Clock bearing the name John Smith Midland Clock Works, Queen St. Derby on the face. Totally original condition but the oval numberplate is missing although it can be clearly seen where this was originally affixed. In working order and complete with pendulum and key.
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Single Line alloy Key Token CAERSWS - TALERDDIG. Ex Cambrian Railway section between Machynlleth and Newtown.
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Carriage Print 'Worcester Cathedral' by Frank Sherwin from the Western series. In an original type glazed frame.
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M&GN Cast Iron Trespass Notice. In original condition.
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GWR Platform Indicator Finger Board 'LOCAL TRAIN TO LEAMINGTON SPA'. Almost Certainly ex Honeybourne station.
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Worksplate North British Locomotive Company Glasgow No 25876 of 1946, brass diamond. Ex Thompson 4-6-0 B1 Class Locomotive numbered 1120, later 61120. Allocated initially to Doncaster and ending its days at Retford from where withdrawal took place on 31 January 1965. Cut up 2 months later at Marples & Gillots, Sheffield.
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Cigarette Platform Vending Machines mounted as a pair. Supplied by National Automatic Machines Ltd. One has a Woodbine advert for 2dt, the other a Capstan Navy Cut for 6d advert. In excellent condition except no accompanying key.
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BR(W) Slip Coach Lamp of significant proportions, standing 23" tall. Double bullseye lens, each having the interior reservoirs and burners. The top of the chimney cowl is beautifully brass plated 'PADDINGTON'. Excellent condition throughout.
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BR-W Signal box diagram LYDNEY CROSSING GROUND FRAME, in ex box rolled condition and dated 12-11-73 Measures 79" x 19 3/4"
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Smokebox Numberplate 3775. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT built July 1938. Ended its days at Gloucester Horton Road from where withdrawal took place. Sold to Cashmore Newport 11/2/66, and taken in for breaking on the 21/3/66.
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Nameplate 'St. Peter's School York AD627', reflective brushed aluminium style. Ex Inter City 125 Locomotive number 43152 named originally at York Station on 05/11/84 by Wing Commander J S P Phillips DFC, former pupil at school and one of the construction team of V2 No. 4818 which carried the name of the school from 1939. The naming date was selected as Guy Fawkes was also a pupil at the school. The original, cast nameplates were removed and replaced with this reflective type in June 1991. These were removed again in March 1996 when the locomotive changed operator.
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LMS alloy "Hawkseye" station sign BECKFORD. Ex Midland Railway location on the Ashchurch to Evesham route, known as the 'Birmingham & Gloucester Loop', opened 1864 and closed in July 1963.
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Nameplate SIR URRE OF THE MOUNT King Arthur Class. Ex Southern Railway 'Scotch Arthur', built by the North British Locomotive Works in September 1925 under works number 23284. Originally numbered 788 and later 30788. Allocations include Nine Elms and Eastleigh. Withdrawn from service in February 1962. Measures 52" in length, face restored, rear ex loco and clearly stamped '788'. From legend, Urre had slain a Spanish earl's son called Sir Alphegus but in doing so had been severely wounded. Sir Launcelot cured his wounds and in celebration, a joust was held which Urre won and was, as a result, knighted by King Arthur.
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Single Line alloy Key Token BALA JUNC - LLANDDERFEL. Ex GWR section between Corwen and Dolgelly, closed December 1964 when flooding washed away the line so pre-empting the scheduled closure of January 1965. A rare token indeed.
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GWR C/I Cabside Numberplate 6356. Ex GWR 2-6-0 'Mogul' Class, built Swindon 30th November 1923. Allocations include Cardiff, Newton Abbot and Westbury from where withdrawal took place w/e 12/1/63. Sold to Cashmore Newport on 21/10/63 and taken into breaker yard 20/6/64. Stamped in top rim with loco class and bottom rim with boiler class. Face restored, rear original.
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Totem BR(W) PERSHORE, H/F. Ex GWR (OWWR) station between Evesham and Worcester on the Worcester - Paddington line now known as the Cotswold Line. Together with a framed and glazed WR telephone circuit notice Pershore local May 1953. The station is still open and less than 1/2 mile from this auction venue.
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Class 31 Brass instrument plates mounted on a display board. Reputedly ex D5561 which was built in October 1959 and withdrawn in December 1988.
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Merchant Navy Nameplate 'Wings' from an ex Southern Railway Bulleid Merchant Navy Pacific. One states MERCHANT the other NAVY. Totally original with red background paint, one have much removed. It is known that some nameplates did 'lose' their wings in the final days of steam so here is the first opportunity to arise to reunite the missing pieces.
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