Original Watercolour & Gouache Painting 'The Carlisle Train' by Brian C. Lancaster (1931 - 2005) GRA. RSMA. FRSA. Measures 28 1/2" x 23" in glazed frame. Depicts an evocative view of Gresley A3 60068 SIR VISTO with a named K3 behind at Edinburgh Waverley station. This original painting was used for the limited edition run of prints named 'The Flying Scotsman at Edinburgh Waverley.
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Locomotive Cabside Numberplate 'Statens Jarnvager G11 number 1931 dated 1945'. One of only two class G11 locos used by Swedish Railways. Ex WD 2-8-0 Austerity locomotive built Vulcan Foundry in 1944 under works number 25428. Purchased by the Swedish Railways to evaluate but with the rapid onset of diesel traction, both locos rapidly went into retirement in the 1960's. This loco was purchased and shipped to the KWVR in 1973. Ex loco condition, 20" x 16 1/2".
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Carriage Print, 'The Falls, Invermoriston, Inverness-shire' by Kenneth Steel from the Scottish series, 25" x 10". Loose, very slight edge knocks.
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South African Railways dual language, brass Cabside Numberplate 4115 GMA. Ex Beyer Garratt GMAM Class 4-8-2 + 2-8-4 locomotive built under sub-contract by the North British Locomotive Co., Glasgow, works number 27773, for South African Railways. Ex loco condition.
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Totem BR(S) CLAPHAM JUNCTION, F/F light green. Undeniably the busiest station in Europe, it was built originally by the L&SWR in 1838. Deep colour and shine with one elongated chip right edge not affecting face.
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A pair of opaque glass Light Fittings recovered from Clapham Junction Booking Hall in the early 1970's when fluorescent lights were fitted. Each measures 15 1/2" tall and 10 1/2" diameter and stamped into the chrome fitting is 'Falks Made In England'. Complete with bulb holders and ceiling fittings these are extremely attractive.
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Worksplate Hunslet No 9225 dated 1984. Ex Army 0-6-0 400HP Diesel Shunter number 878, commissioned at Bicester for use in BAOR. Ex loco condition.
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BR(E) flangeless enamel Doorplate PARCELS AND ENQUIRIES double line measuring 18" x 6". Extremely good condition.
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Works Numberplate 9" x 5" 'London & North Eastern Railway 61269 N.B. Loco Co 1947'. Ex Thompson B1 4-6-0 Locomotive 1269 built December 1947 and allocated to Lincoln. Later BR number 61269 in December 1949. Withdrawn 21st December 1963.
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Totem BR(W) GREAT MALVERN, H/F. Ex GWR station, one of three in Malvern, on the Worcester to Hereford route. Excellent condition with deep colour and shine.
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Shipping Poster 'The Liverpool Route to USA & Canada, Britannic Cunard' by S E Turner, D/R size. Three quarter image of the ship crossing the ocean. Printed in 1954, England.
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Shipping Poster 'Batavier Line London to Rotterdam' by Alan Harker, D/R size. A 1930's period image of mother, father and son waving from the deck balcony. Printed by L Van Leer & Co Amsterdam. Superb
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Poster, BR 'Inverness - The Capital of the Scottish Highlands' by Lance Cattermole, quad royal size 40" x 50". A vibrant image of the Queen's own Cameron Highlanders marching along Ness Walk. Published by BR Scottish Region and printed by The Baynard Press. Mounted on linen, very good condition throughout except for a small repair bottom left corner.
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Poster 'Yorkshire North Landing Flamborough' by Edward Wesson, D/R size. Mounted on thin rice paper. Printed by Jordison.
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Poster, 'Torquay In Glorious Devon' by G Bishop, D/R size (25" x 40"). Cliff top view of harbour, pavilion and town. Published by the Railway Executive in 1948, printed by Astral Arts. Mounted on thin rice paper.
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Poster 'Portrush' by Ronald Lampitt, D/R size. Birdseye view of the beach with the town beyond and the mountains in the distance. Published by BR London Midland Region and printed by Jordison. Mounted on thin rice paper.
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Poster 'Ireland Overnight - Dublin via Holyhead, Belfast via Heysham' by Claude Buckle, Q/R size. Depicts a lone ferry sailing across the Irish Sea. Published by BR London Midland Region, printed by Haycock Press. Some crinkling but reasonable.
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Poster 'Chester' anon, D/R size. A pleasing scene on the river with boaters, band in bandstand, children feeding swans etc. Published by BR London Midland Region, printed by Jordison. Folds and two small tears/holes to top
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Poster 'Track Laying By Night' by Terence Cuneo, Q/R size. Night time view of busy permanent way workers keeping the rails aligned and in the condition required for safe running. Published by the Railway Executive and printed by Waterlow. Mounted on thin rice paper.
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Poster BR 'Forging Ahead' by Terence Cuneo, Q/R size. Magnificent and evocative Paddington scene with Britannia Pacific 70000 departing alongside a blue King. Published by the Railway Executive and printed by Waterlow & Sons. Folds and some damage within the folds but extremely vibrant and would restore well.
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Poster, British Railways 'Service By Night' by David Shepherd, Q/R size. An evocative, night time view of Kings Cross station in the background with the signalbox on the left and an A3 hauled train departing beneath the signal gantry. Published by BR Eastern Region and printed by Waterlow. Folds with some fold tears otherwise sound.
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Poster LNER 'Norwich' by Fred Taylor, D/R size. Interesting view of river boats and bridge in the foreground and the cathedral as a backdrop. Published by the LNER, printed by Dangerfield, London. Some tape repairs on rear with folds.
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Poster BR(W) 'Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset' by Durmon, D/R size. A vibrant view of families on the beach, donkey rides, bathers etc. Published by BR Western Region, printed by Jordison & Co. Excellent condition.
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Poster Cunard White Star ' Winter Cruises Laconia 1937 Down to Rio and West Indies - Mediterranean' by Jarvis. Top half is image of the ship with text beneath. Mounted on linen
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Poster LNER 'Copenhagen - An Ideal Holiday Centre Via Harwich - Esbjerg' by Frank Mason D/R size. View of the river in foreground dominated by the Nikolai Church beyond. Printed by Ben Johnson, York. In excellent condition
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Poster BR 'The Fife Coast - Largo birth place of Alexander Selkirk (Robinson Crusoe)' by Frank Mason, D/R size. View across the estuary with beach and town beyond and steam train in the station. Published by British Railways Scottish Region, printed by McCorquodale. Extremely good condition, mounted on linen.
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Poster BR(S) 'Swanage - Fast Trains from London Waterloo' by Bromfield, D/R size. Impressionist view of the Bay. Published by BR Southern Region, printed by Chromoworks Ltd. Creases and some wrinkling but overall good.
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Poster LNER 'Berwick-Upon-Tweed - Its Quicker by Rail' by Frank Mason, D/R size. Impressionist view of the harbour, town and 3 bridges, one having a steam train crossing over. Published by the LNER and printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son. Mounted on linen.
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Poster LNER 'East Coast Craft - The Yorkshire Cobble' by Frank Mason, D/R size. Depicts fishermen braiding crab pots besides their fishing boats. Published by the LNER and printed by Ben Johnson & Co. Excellent condition and mounted on linen.
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Poster BR Southern & Western 'Ilfracombe On Glorious Devon's Ocean Coast' by Walter E. Spradbury, D/R size. Vibrant Birdseye view of the town and harbour with Paddle Steamer arriving. Published by Southern Publicity, printed by McCorquodale. In excellent condition.
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GNR double pie-crust Handlamp brass plated 'Great Northern Railway TUMBY WOODSIDE 6'. Complete with interior reservoir and burner. Tastefully restored.
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BR(E) flangeless enamel Doorplate LADIES WAITING ROOM double line measuring 18" x 6". Extremely good condition.
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Single Line brass Tablet SUTTON-ON-SEA to MABLETHORPE STN No 16. Comes in an original hooped holder.
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Smokebox Numberplate 69521. Ex Gresley N2 Class Locomotive, built by the North British Locomotive Company in 1921. Allocations include Kings Cross and New England. Withdrawn June 1961.
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War Service enamel Badges, qty 8 to include: rare WWI Ruston Lincoln 1915; Glasgow & South Western WWI; Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway (white not red enamel in crown); North Eastern Railway; WWII LMS and x 3 WWII LNER. All are in extremely good condition.
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A selection of 3 enamel Armbands comprising: NBR Look-Out; NBR Flag-Man; LNER Look-Out. None have straps but all are in reasonable condition.
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Shedplate 82G Templecombe on the S&D Railway. Totally ex loco with remnants of original Swindon paint. Absolutely spot-on, recovered recently from a JCB bucket being used in a barn clearance.
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Totem BR(W) GLOUCESTER CENTRAL, H/F. Ex GWR station in the heart of the City, once linked to the long gone Midland Railway Eastgate station via a rather long footbridge. Little or no damage, good colour and shine.
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LNER 9 x 5 brass Works Numberplate 'London & North Eastern Railway 9673 Built Gorton 1927'. Ex 0-6-2T N7 Class originally numbered 2633. Re-numbered in 1946 to 9673 and then to 69673 by BR. Allocations include Stratford, Colchester and Parkeston Quay. Withdrawn Sept 1961. Ex loco condition.
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Nameplate ST PETER'S SCHOOL YORK AD 627. Reflective steel type measuring 55" x 6". Ex HST Power Car 43152, named at York station 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 name was applied on 05/11/84 and removed in March 1996. The naming date of 05/11/84 was selected as Guy Fawkes went to St Peter's School, York. (Sold on behalf of Railway Children Charity)
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GCR saucer-top Handlamp with bullseye lens, clearly stamped 'GCR' and fitted with a plain brass plate LNE-C 3605 TORKSEY'. Complete and tastefully restored.
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GWR Double Lever Frame, complete with both levers carrying traffolite plates numbered 1 & 2. Measures 43" tall.
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A box of 12 Tilley Lamp Globes, each 3_" diameter x 3 3/4" tall. The box is original and bears a label 'To PW Section Supervisor Eng Dept Llandrindod Wells, Western Region. Together with a hanging type Tilley Lamp with enamel hood and also together with x3 other Tilley Lamps and a quantity of spare Vaporisers and other associated items. Ex Llandridnod Wells.
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Cambrian Railways 'knotted wood' Platform Seat Ends, a pair in original paintwork.
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LMS Hawkseye LYDNEY TOWN. Ex Severn & Wye station, opened September 1875 to serve the town of Lydney from the Midland Railway junction at Berkeley Road via the Severn Bridge and on to the Forest of Dean. Closed on 26 October 1960 after the destruction of the Severn Bridge. This sign was located on the wall of the Gentlemen's Toilet on the station. A great rarity, not auctioned previously.
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BR(E) enamel Station Sign LADIES, fully flanged measuring 18" x 6". Excellent condition, scarce for certain.
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Totem BR(S) BEKESBOURNE, F/F dark green variety Ex LC&DR East Kent station between Canterbury East and Dover Priory. Excellent restoration both ends.
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LNER enamel Notice with 'winking eye' at top 'Passengers Should Padlock Rear Wheels Of Bicycles' Measures 11 1/2" x 8 1/2", minor edge repairs. Excellent condition.
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Single Line alloy Key Token SHARPNESS STH - BERKELEY RD JUNC. Ex Severn & Wye Railway Section in south Gloucestershire, first part of that railway after branching from the Birmingham to Bristol Midland Main Line.
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Nameplate THE EARL. Ex Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway 2' 6" Gauge 0-6-0 Locomotive built at the Gorton Foundry, Manchester by Beyer Peacock under works number 3496 in 1902 at a cost of £1630.00. The order was placed in June 1901 and the loco arrived at Welshpool on the 2nd September 1902. Renumbered 822 by the GWR in 1923, the nameplate was removed by BR in 1951. Nice ex loco condition.
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