May 2025 Lots 251-300

SATURDAY 17th May 2025 – Cedric Ford Pavilion,
Newark Showground, Lincoln Rd, Notts NG24 2NY
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251 British Rail printed aluminium Station Sign lettered “Trains to Lancaster and South”. Ex-station condition slightly bent! 49×11.75in. SOLD FOR £65
252 Cast iron Locomotive Smokebox Numberplate “43975”. Unrestored as carried by the Midland Railway 4F Class 0-6-0 introduced in 1911. Its early BR career was at Wellingborough followed by periods at Kentish Town, Coalville, Saltley, Nottingham and Skipton, where withdrawal came in Jan 1965 followed by cutting up by Cox & Danks, Wadsley Bridge. SOLD FOR £380
253 Cast iron Locomotive Shedplate “51J” (Northallerton). Face restored and a scarce code. SOLD FOR £460
254 Great Eastern Railway single aspect Stock Lamp boldly stamped “GER” in large letters in the chimney. The body stamped “Coaching No. 1531”. Complete with red bullseye lens, a most original, impressive Thomas Patent vessel, all fittings and fine original condition and paintwork. A very scarce lamp. 19.5in. tall o/all. n/s
255 LMS oval cast brass Locomotive Bunker Plate “Water Capacity 1200 Gallons”. As carried by the 0-6-0 ‘Jinty’ Tank Loco No. 47280. Built by the NBL Co. in 1935 and allocated to Crewe South and Stoke in the BR period. W/d April 1966. SOLD FOR £150
256 London & North Western Railway six tier brass Pen Stand clearly marked “LNWR” on top of the base. Complete with a dip pen. SOLD FOR £140
257 NER / LNER wooden “Luggage Only” Station Sign with applied letters and wrought iron straps with end scrolls. The sign in original condition is double sided and reputedly from Scarborough Central Station. 62x18in. o/all. n/s
258 Brass faced steel Single Line Tablet inscribed “Sheringham – Runton”. A North Norfolk section of the M&GNJR. SOLD FOR £360
259 Cast iron Locomotive Shedplate “62A” (Thornton Junction). Restored a while ago. SOLD FOR £95
260 Great Western Railway post grouping cast iron Station Doorplate “Booking Office”. Ex-station condition. SOLD FOR £75
261 A LNER enamel Map Sign showing north London lines and stations superimposed over a map of streets. The sign is titled “You are at this spot” highlighted with a black arrow. The lower part states “Nearest L.N.E.R. station Theydon Bois” and “London and back 2/-”. Some restoration but a rare enamel 39.75x25in. (Double royal poster size). SOLD FOR £400
262 Two LNER official cast metal Locomotive Paperweights. “Flying Scotsman” and “Silver Link”. Both in v.g.c. and complete with their original boxes. (2). SOLD FOR £120
263 Cast iron Locomotive Smokebox Numberplate “60031” as carried by the ex-LNER ‘A4’ Class Pacific “Golden Plover”. Built at Doncaster in 1937 and allocated to Haymarket Depot for working the fast Anglo-Scottish Expresses including the ‘Capitals’ and ‘Elizabethan’. It was later transferred to St. Rollox for employment on the 3 hour Glasgow – Aberdeen Expresses. W/d in Nov. 1965 and cut up by Campbell’s, Airdrie. (See next lot). SOLD FOR £4200
264 Engraved brass Replacement Builders Plate “No. 1862 Doncaster 1937”. As carried on the right hand cabside of ‘A4’ “Golden Plover”. Face lightly polished only. (See next lot). n/s
265 A pair of Regulator Handles as fitted in the cab of the ‘A4’ Pacific Locomotive 60031 “Golden Plover”. Displayed in a wooden case with brass title plate. 34x16in. o/all. SOLD FOR £500
266 LNER, GCR pattern 3 aspect Handlamp stamped “LNE-C Retford Fogmen 18056”. Complete with all fittings and glasses and restored. SOLD FOR £100
267 Crosby four inch brass Locomotive Chime Whistle with finial 14.5in. o/all. Lettered around the base “Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Company Boston U.S.Pat. Jan 30. 1877”. SOLD FOR £860
268 LNWR Signal Lamp Interior plated “London & North Western Railway Co. Makers Crewe” and is stamped in the body “LNWR 21”, the code number for Bangor. Complete with “LNWR” porcelain burner, all fittings and glasses. Good original condition. n/s
269 BR(E) half flanged enamel Station Totem Sign “West Runton”. Some restoration and a little distorted. Good colour and shine. A former M&GNJR station between Sheringham and Cromer. SOLD FOR £3100
270 Midland Railway wooden P. Way Box with cast plate to the face “Permanent Way Gangers”. Complete with “MR” carriage key which secures the lockable lid. Fine original condition. SOLD FOR £130
271 “LNER Smeeth Road” brass plated leather Cash Bag in good condition. The station was between Wisbech and Magdalen Road. n/s
272 Oval cast aluminium Locomotive Works Plate “Brush Sulzer No. 648 1965”. Restored. The painted back is stamped “47367”. Ex-BR type DE Loco formerly D1886. SOLD FOR £360
273 Cast iron Locomotive Shedplate “84F” (Stourbridge). Face restored a while ago. SOLD FOR £110
274 M&GNJR cast iron “Firebuckets” Notice. Unrestored and retaining one original fixing stud. SOLD FOR £140
275 North Eastern Railway heavy Side & Tail Lamp with copper plate “Alnmouth No. 2”. Complete with red & clear bullseye lenses set in cast brass bezels. Unrestored except for polish to the bright work. The vessel is not original. SOLD FOR £180
276 North British Railway Bulpitts Patent 3 aspect Handlamp stamped “NBR 1782 Reston” and with Bulpitt 1906 plate. Complete with original Bulpitt vessel and burner all fittings and glasses. Restored. Reston, a former ECML station north west of Berwick and junction for the St. Boswell’s line closed in May 1964. SOLD FOR £190
277 Three Great Eastern Railway steel Locomotive Head Code Discs as carried by the Class B12 4-6-0 involved in the Witham Express disaster of July 1913. SOLD FOR £500
278 Cast iron Locomotive Shedplate “32E” (Yarmouth Vauxhall). Restored. SOLD FOR £250
279 Oval cast brass Locomotive Builders Plate “Great Central Ry. Co. Builders Gorton Works 1922 Manchester”. As carried by a D11 Class 4-4-0 Nos. 5501 – 05 & 5511 which became 62665 – 62670. Named “Mons”, “Zeebrugge”, “Somme”, “Jutland”, “Ypres” and “Marne”. The plate is lightly face polished only. SOLD FOR £300
280 BR(W) fully flanged enamel Station Sign “Ladies Waiting Room”. V.g.c. with good colour and shine. 24x18in. It retains the two original suspension rings. SOLD FOR £220
281 GNR 3 aspect Handlamp stamped “GNR 9647 top and body. Brass “Thos. Knight” makers plate (worn) and location plate “Great Northern Railway Company Old Leake No. 3” (East Lincs line between Boston and Firsby). Complete with all fittings and glasses and unrestored. SOLD FOR £200
282 A hard-backed limited edition Book titled “The Great Western Collection”. 160pp. including 60 colour plates of paintings by renowned Guild of Railway Artists Fellows and accomplished members. This is a lavishly produced book, number 20 of only 25 issued and each colour plate is personally signed by the artist concerned. A superb production in its polished hardwood presentation case. (Please view with great care). SOLD FOR £180
283 LNER mahogany cased 6in. spring wound Wall Clock. The face is written “LNER 13283 Smiths Empire”. It features a cast brass bezel with closing latch. The case back is stamped “BRE 13283”. V.g.c. and working order with key and clock record which shows its location as “Kings Cross, Chief Civil Engineer, Production Depot Assistant”. SOLD FOR £420
284 BR(S) half flanged enamel Station Totem Sign “Eastleigh”. The flanges painted black otherwise superb condition. A former LSWR station and location of their main works. SOLD FOR £800
285 Leather Cash Bag with brass plate “LNER Wages Tuxford North”. Some in service re-stitching but in v.g.c. SOLD FOR £160
286 Cheshire Lines Committee 3 aspect late GCR pattern Handlamp. Body stamped “CLC Farnworth 8578”. Complete with LNE-C vessel, all fittings and glasses. Part restored. SOLD FOR £210
287 “M&GN 194” oval cast iron Bridge Number Plate. From a culvert at the east end of Moulton station. Restored. SOLD FOR £210
288 “LMS Hotels” silver plated ornate one pint Tankard by Elkington. The title side marked within a laurel wreath. The scrollwork handle particularly fine. Superb condition. SOLD FOR £140
289 “Southern Railway” Marine Department Jug by Tuscan China marked with the “Southern Ry.” scroll and house flag. V.g.c. with no restoration. 6in. tall. SOLD FOR £50
290 “LMS Hotels” face etched Brandy Glass with a pedestal foot and incredibly delicate bowl. All in superb condition and a remarkably intact survivor. 8in. tall. SOLD FOR £50
291 Cast iron Locomotive Shedplate “34G” (Finsbury Park the home depot for eight of the ECML ‘Deltics’). Restored. SOLD FOR £185
292 “Somerset and Dorset Joint Line Trespassing on the Railway” fully titled cast iron Notice. Face restored only. SOLD FOR £440
293 An early cast iron Lunkenheimer Locomotive Chime Whistle complete with operating lever. Unrestored. 19in. tall. Possibly as carried by one of the old 4-4-0 American woodburners. SOLD FOR £230
294 LNER double royal pictorial Poster “Dunfermline”. An interior view of clergy within the abbey by Fred Taylor. V.g.c. with folds only. SOLD FOR £100
295 Furness Railway Oil Storage Can steel plated “F.R.C. Woodland Stn. 1 gall. Point Oil”. V.g.c. complete with chained stopper. 13in. tall. Ex-Coniston branch station. SOLD FOR £80
296 BR(Sc) fully flanged enamel Station Doorplate “Parcels”. Chips to top and bottom flange edges. The main area superb. SOLD FOR £200
297 Cast aluminium Diesel Locomotive Depot Plaque featuring the Cooling Towers of Toton Depot. SOLD FOR £320
298 Cast iron Locomotive Smokebox Numberplate “41096” as carried by the Midland Railway Class 4P Compound 4-4-0 built at Derby in 1925. Its brief BR career was spent at Nottingham until withdrawal in 1954 followed by cutting up at Derby. SOLD FOR £400
299 Signal Box Diagram “LMSR Thrapston Bridge St.” between Peterborough and Northampton. V.g.c. and in its glazed wooden frame 39×19.75in. o/all. SOLD FOR £100
300 GWR cast brass Locomotive Cabside Numberplate “5044” as carried by the ‘Castle’ Class 4-6-0 built in 1936 and named “Beverston Castle”. In 1937 it was re-named “Earl of Dunraven”. An Old Oak Common, Cardiff Canton, Neath and Cardiff East Dock loco, it was w/d April 1962 and cut up at Swindon. The cabside is in ex-loco condition. SOLD FOR £2500