Decades of experience.
Unrivalled specialist knowledge.
A passion for railway history.
Explore Our Auctions Online
All Great Central Railwayana auctions are now conducted online through the Easy Live Auction platform, making it simple for collectors to browse forthcoming sales and bid from wherever they are.
Every lot is carefully presented with clear photography and a comprehensive description prepared by the experienced Great Central Railwayana team. Drawing upon decades of specialist knowledge, our staff provide bidders with detailed and accurate information about the items offered for sale, helping them bid with confidence.
Moving our auctions online has made our specialist sales accessible to an even wider audience, while maintaining the expertise, attention to detail and personal service for which Great Central Railwayana has long been known.
Whether you are an established collector, new to the world of railwayana, searching for a particular piece or considering selling an individual item or an entire collection, our knowledgeable team is here to help.
Our experience, specialist knowledge and passion for railway heritage have been built over decades – and remain at the heart of everything we do.
Our Auction Heritage
For many years, our specialist auctions were held four times a year at NAEC Stoneleigh. More than simply auctions, these sales became established events in the railwayana calendar, bringing together collectors and enthusiasts from across the UK.
Stoneleigh provided an excellent setting for these popular sales, while we also regularly held substantial railwayana and transport auctions at Bloxham in Oxfordshire, on the edge of the Cotswolds.
Over the years, Great Central Railwayana also organised a variety of specialist ticket auctions and dedicated sales, including events held in Central London.
Today, our auctions have evolved to become entirely online, making it easier than ever for collectors to browse, bid and participate in our sales from wherever they are. While the way our auctions are conducted has changed, the specialist knowledge, personal service and passion for railwayana that have defined Great Central Railwayana for more than 35 years remain at the heart of everything we do.
About Great Central Railwayana Auctions
Great Central Railwayana Limited (GCR) was established more than 40 years ago and has grown to become one of the UK’s leading specialist auctioneers and valuers of railwayana, transport-related collectables and advertising memorabilia.
At the heart of Great Central Railwayana is an experienced team with an extraordinary 150 years of combined knowledge and expertise in railwayana and collecting. This depth of experience enables us to provide knowledgeable, professional advice to collectors, buyers and vendors alike – from individual items through to significant collections.
As specialist railwayana auctioneers with a dedicated full-time team, we operate from our own purpose-built premises at Woodford Halse and Banbury. Centrally located (easy access from M40 Junction 11 for Banbury Office and 15 minute walk from Banbury Railway and Bus Stations), our base allows us to provide a comprehensive and flexible collection and delivery service for both vendors and buyers across the country.
The Great Central Railwayana Auction Team
Dave Jones | Director
Dave has more than 40 years’ experience in the railwayana industry and has played a pioneering role in the specialist auction market, having established the first railwayana auction in the early 1970s.
Based at our Woodford Halse office, Dave oversees Great Central Railwayana’s auctions and brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience to the team. His lifelong involvement in railwayana and understanding of the market have helped shape GCRA into the specialist auction house it is today.
Dave is based at our Woodford Halse Office.
Martin Quartermain
Martin has been involved with Great Central Railwayana for many years and brings a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge to the team.
As an Auctioneer and Railwayana Specialist, Martin plays an important role in our auctions, using his extensive knowledge of railway memorabilia to help assess, identify and present items offered for sale.
Martin is based at our Banbury Office.
Phil Rogers
Phil has been a valued member of the Great Central Railwayana team for many years, bringing considerable experience and a strong knowledge of railwayana and transport memorabilia.
As an Auctioneer and Railwayana Specialist, Phil is closely involved in the preparation and delivery of our auctions, using his expertise to identify, assess and catalogue the wide variety of items entrusted to us for sale.
Phil is based at our Banbury Office.
Margaret Jones
Margaret plays a key role behind the scenes at Great Central Railwayana, overseeing the back office and administrationthat keeps our auctions running smoothly.
She is also closely involved in preparing each sale, coordinating lot photography and descriptions to ensure items are clearly and accurately presented to bidders online. Her attention to detail is an important part of delivering every Great Central Railwayana auction.
Margaret is based at our Woodford Halse Office.