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« on: October 28, 2018, 15:55:42 »

https://www.gwra.co.uk/nextauction.html

Lots15, 75, 185, 238, 265, 309, 324, 353 and 397

e.g. lot 15:

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Nameplate CARDIFF PANEL SIGNAL BOX 1966 - 2016 ex High Speed Train class 43 43141. Built at Crewe in 1979 nameplates fitted April 2016 nameplates removed in 2018. Cast aluminium in ex loco condition measures 59in x 10in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid of their nominated Charity and comes with an official GWR (Great Western Railway) certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner.

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Nameplate PENINSULA MEDICAL SCHOOL ex High Speed Train class 43 43016 Built at Crewe in 1976 and named 14/08/2002 nameplates removed in November 2007. Cast aluminium in ex loco condition measures 49in x 9in. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid of their nominated Charity and comes with an official GWR certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner

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Canadian Pacific Railway silver plate butter dish warmer, marked on the side with the fully titled company logo and motto Spans the world, base marked Mappin & Webb and date stamped 1929. A delightful item that measures 6.5in diameter, in very good condition.

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Poster SOUTH WALES DOCKS FOR QUICK DESPATCH by Albert J. Martin. Quad Royal 40in x 50in. Published by The Docks And Inland Waterways Executive. In very good condition.

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Poster BR (British Rail(ways))-W IRELAND IT IS FISHGUARD ROSSLARE LET OUR SUMMER BOAT TRAINS SPEED YOU TO THE PERFECT HOLIDAY. Double Royal 25in x 40in. In very good condition.
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2018, 09:48:34 »

I wondered whether to go along ... put off because of:

a) Rail replacement buses to Pershore that seem to take an incredible amount of time (let's attract rail enthusiast types by making it impossible for them to get there by train? )

b) No "must have" lots for me (yes, I have had a quick look through)

c) I have spent far too much in auctions ...
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2018, 14:17:56 »

Auction results:
https://www.gwra.co.uk/auctions/hierarchy/55/November-2018.html

The HST (High Speed Train) nameplates varied in price from £750 (lot 238 "Peninsular Medical School") to £3,200 (lot 397 "Glorious Devon"). "Michael Eavis", lot 353 went for £1,950; wonder if it was bought by Michael Eavis..?!  Cheesy

The highest price paid, unsurprisingly, was a Flying Scotsman nameplate (lot 280), which sold for £64,500.
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2018, 17:09:10 »

Auction results:
.... "Michael Eavis", lot 353 went for £1,950; wonder if it was bought by Michael Eavis..?!  Cheesy

I have been under the impression that individuals/organisations after which a locomotive is named is also presented with a copy of the nameplate adorning the motive power so if Micheal bought it he must be collecting them.
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2018, 15:07:33 »

Next Auction 16th March 2019 - https://www.gwra.co.uk/nextauction.html
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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2018, 21:21:05 »

You really shouldn’t post these - I could get so carried away.

It was bad enough when Collectors Corner was open near Euston.
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2018, 08:43:04 »

I know what you mean;  called into Collector’s Corner many years ago and came out with the enamel running-in sign for Oxenholme(£5).
I had forgotten I was meeting a friend at Marylebone station bar, fun at rush hour. Then the long walk to Paddington, as no taxi would take it; an HST (High Speed Train) trip to Castle Cary and on to Maiden Newton. Arm aching so left it overnight in the signal box.
Mind you it was a good investment as it sold a few months ago for around £200

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« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2018, 10:08:37 »

Way back in the early 80's, I was chatting to a member of the station staff at Exeter Central, who led me to a stack of old SR(resolve) totems from the station and asked if I'd like one as they were being disposed of. Naturally, I took up the offer. Sadly, I no longer have it as it was passed on to a friend who has an extensive collection.



As it happens, I was on one of my regular visits to Collectors Corner, shortly before it closed and noticed a similar totem (not the same one, as my friend still has my original) on sale for £25. I suspect it would sell for signifiantly more these days
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« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2018, 14:31:07 »

Many thanks for that link Graham. A couple of interesting lots originally from Westbury with the totem station sign and the aluminium white horse depot plaque.
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