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229-1161. The ABC Railway Guide. August 1956. London: Thomas Skinner & Co. Ltd. No. 1234 in series of issue. 8.25" x 5", printed paper cover. 688 pages of public timetables and information for travellers on very many places with railway connections + 272 pages of adverts, many of which are pictorial + a large fold-out map. Covers all of England, Scotland and Wales. Top right corner has been cut off title page otherwise very fine condition.
229-1162. ADLEY, Robert. In Praise of Steam. Guild Publishing, London. By arrangement with Blandford Press. 1986. 10.5" x 7.75", cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. 159 pages illustrated by the author, and some maps, drawings and reproduction in text. A look at B.R. steam working in various places. Very fine condition.
229-1163. AHRONS, E. L. Locomotive and Train Working in the Latter Part of the Nineteenth Century. Volume Two. London & North Western Railway; Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway; Midland Railway; North Staffordshire Railway; Furness Railway; Maryport & Carlisle Railway; North London Railway. Cambridge: W. Heffer & Sons Ltd. 1952. First edition in this form being reprinted from a long series of articles in The Railway Magazine from 1915 to 1927. 9" x 6" cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper . 10 + 175 pages with a few diagrams in text + 24 pages with 48 photos. A very detailed and informative record of the period by this famous locomotive engineer author. Note that all of these are complete books in their own right. Now quite hard to come by. Ottley 3785. Very fine condition.
229-1164. Ditto but Volume Three. Glasgow & South Western Railway; Caledonian Railway; Highland Railway; Great North of Scotland Railway. 1952. First edition in this form. In a very fine condition wrapper. 10 + 113 pages with 48 photos. Very fine condition.
229-1165. Ditto but Volume Four. Great Western Railway; Cambrian Railways; Brecon & Merthyr Railway; Taff Vale Railway; Rhymney Railway; Barry Railway; Midland and South Western Junction Railway. 1953. First edition in this form. In a very fine condition wrapper. 10 + 127 pages + 24 pages with 48 photos. All of these are acclaimed works. Very fine condition.
229-1166. ALLEN, Cecil J. British Pacific Locomotives. London: Ian Allan Ltd. 1962. First edition. 9.25" x 6.25", cloth boards in a frayed but generally very good condition wrapper. Frontis plate + 240 pages with some diagrams in text + (48) pages with 116 photos. Including numerous tables of timed workings. Giving a description of the various classes and in particular detailed accounts of train working in various parts of the country. Ottley 2911. Generally fine condition.
229-1167. ALLEN, Cecil J. Railways of Britain. Thomas Nelson & Son, London. 1958. 2nd printing. 7.25" x 4.25" cloth boards. viii + 136 pages + photo pages, 30 illustrations. A very nice little book. Ottley 134. A previous owners inscription on inside front cover.
229-1168. ALLEN, G. Freeman. Railways The World Over. Ian Allan, London. (1952). 1st edition. 11.25" x 8.5" cloth boards, silvered title on spine and cover, in torn wrapper. 128 pages illustrated by numerous photos. Ottley 657.
229-1169. The Anglo-Chilian Nitrate and Railway Co. Limited. Progress of the industry reviewed; profit increased. Company Report. May 1911. By the company, reprinted from the "Financial Times" of 19th May 1911. 13" x 8.25", 2 pages.
229-1170. Ardrossan Saltcoats and District Tramways Order Confirmation Act, 1906. To confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure. 21st December 1906. London: H.M. Government. 10.25" x 7", 69 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
229-1171. Ashford "C" Signalbox, November 1958. Real Photograph. F.W. Goudie. 3.5" x 5.5". Showing some nine people in smart clothes on the track in front of the box, seemingly an official visit by the R.C. & T.S. or the L.C. of G.B. Very fine condition.
229-1172. The Bahia and San Francisco Railway Company Limited. New Broad Street, London. Small Headed Letter with part printed reply to a Share Holder. Written 1892.
229-1173. Bahia Blanca and North Western Railway Company, Limited. Statement of Interest and Debenture and Dividend, on Guaranteed Stocks, March 1926. River Plate House, Finsbury Circus, London. R.T. Harper, Secretary. 5" x 8". As sent to a proprietor. Very fine condition.
229-1174. Baker Street and Waterloo Railway Act, 1899. To make railways; for further powers; and other purposes. 1st August 1899. H.M. Government, London. 10.25" x 7". 28 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
229-1175. Baldwin. Pioneers ...... Brochure, introducing "The Worlds Most Powerful Diesel-Electric Unit." Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, U.S.A. 1946. 8.5" x 11", 4 sides illustrated by colour artwork and diagrams of the locomotive, with performance data and specifications. Stunning art, a really nice piece in very fine condition.
229-1176. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Certificate of Common Stock. Written for Five Shares of One Hundred Dollars each. Issued in 1958, fully signed by all required parties. 7.5" x 11.25", green and black on white quality paper, engraved in an ornate style by the "International Bank Note Co. New York." Incorporating an attractive vignette showing a very early passenger train hauled by a four wheeled vertical boiler locomotive engine with an open truck loaded with wooden barrels next to it, which I presume were holding water for the boiler; followed by a closed double decked carriage and an open carriage which both derive from horse drawn vehicles before being adapted for the railway. The certificate has been "Cancelled in August 1958" by rubber stamping and three holes punched in each signature. An impressive piece that is suited for mounting in a glazed frame for display. Very fine condition.
229-1177. The Baltimore Streetcar Museum, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland. Ride Streetcars in Baltimore. Brochure. Circa 1980s. 8.5" x 11", 2 sides. with 5 photos & 2 diagram plans. Giving brief details and fares. Folds to 8.5" x 3.75". Near mint condition.
229-1178. BARTH, Friedrich. Die Dampfkessel. Kurzgefastes lehrbuch mit beispielen fur das selbststudium und den praktischen gebrauch. Band 1. Kesselsysteme und Feuerungen. G.J. Goschen'sche Verlagshandlung. Leipzig. 1911. No. 9 in series "Maschinenbautecn Bibliothek." 6.25" x 4.25" cloth boards. 149 pages illustrated by 43 diagrams + 34 pages publishers adverts. German text. Covers all types of steam boilers but is pertinent to locomotive application.
229-1179. Ditto but Die Dampfmeschinen. Band 2. Bau und betrieb der dampfmaschinen. 1916. No. 572 in series. 168 pages illustrated by 113 diagrams + 2 pages publishers adverts. German text. Steam engines in general with parts applicable to locomotives. Some pencil annotation in margins.
229-1180. BASSETT-LOWKE, Janet. Editorial assistance by John Milner. Wenham Joseph Bassett-Lowke. A memoir of his life and achievements 1877-1953. A Special Edition to mark the Centenary of the founding of the business of Bassett-Lowke in Northampton 1899-1999. Chester: RailRomances. 1999. Original printing. 9.5" x 6.75", cloth boards with gilt title on spine in an as new condition wrapper. 255 pages illustrated by many photos, facsimile reproductions and drawings, some of which are in colour. A most interesting account, the author being a niece of W. J. Excellent in as new condition.
229-1181. Bluebell Railway. Horsted Keynes to Sheffield Park. Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on white. Issued 1969. Near mint condition.
229-1182. Bluebell Railway. Timetable and Brochure, 1992. 8.25" x 15.75", 2 sides, illustrated by 4 colour photos and a diagram map showing the location of the railway. Folds to 8.25" x 4". Very fine condition.
229-1183. Bluebell Railway. Vintage Sunday 7th September 1986. Souvenir Programme. 11.75" x 8.25", pictorial paper cover. (18) pages illustrated by 2 photos, including some adverts. Listing some 149 road vehicles on display, cars, motor cycles, buses, coaches, commercial vehicles, and vehicles of special interest. From various years of production, both ancient and modern. Fine condition.
229-1184. Borsig-Lokomotiven. 0-4-0 tender-lokomotive niedridge Beuart von 250-270 PS, type 45a. A. Borsig G.M.B.H. Berlin-Tegal. Manufacturers Technical Sales Publicity. No. 5064. June 1929. 11.75" x 8.25", 2 sides illustrated by a photo. Gives specifications, German text. Nice item in generally fine condition.
229-1185. The Bournemouth Belle. Photographic Postcard. Valentine & Sons Ltd. Dundee & London. Circa 1950s. 3.5" x 5.5". Showing Merchant Navy type No. 35015 nearing Basingstoke with the down all-Pullman express. Not used. Generally very fine condition.
229-1186. BOWLER, Michael. The Official British Rail Book of Trains for Young People. London: Hutchinson Children's Books Ltd. 1985. First edition. Approved by British Railways Board. 10.25" x 7.25", pictorial light card cover. 160 pages with very many photos, a few of which in colour, and some reproduced illustrations. A general history of railways in Britain. Fine condition.
229-1187. The Bradford and Thornton Railways Act, 1871. To construct railways. 24th July 1871. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25", 23 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
229-1188. BRADLEY, D.L. Locomotives of the London and South Western Railway. Part 2. The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society. 1967. 8" x 6", printed light card cover. Frontis photographic plate + (2) + 211 pages + 50 pages with 145 photos. A very detailed history and description with many lists. Ottley 12240. Near mint condition.
229-1189. BRADLEY, D.L. The Locomotives of the London Chatham and Dover Railway. The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society. 1960. 8" x 6", printed paper cover. Frontis plate + 48 pages with 2 maps + 42 pages with 85 photos and drawings. Giving a detailed history and description, most informative, a standard work on the subject. Ottley 7226. Very fine condition.
229-1190. Bradshaw's British Railways Official Guide and Hotel Directory. From 5th December, 1960 until 1st January, 1961. London: Henry Blacklock & Co. Ltd. No. 1516 in series. 9" x 6", printed paper cover. 34 + 1225 pages of full public timetables and information + 50 pages of hotel adverts. Covering the whole country, all services. This famous and most useful reference came to an end in 1961. Very fine condition.
229-1191. British Columbia Electric Railway Company Limited. Statement of Interest, on Debenture Stock. March 1923. 7" x 8.5". As sent to a Proprietor.
BRITISH RAILWAYS, 1st January 1948 through to date. Official Items
229-1192. British Railways. Registered. From ... Dept. .... Station. Letter or Parcel Gummed Address Label. (451). 3" x 5". For use with official inter-departmental matter. Unused. Generally fine condition.
229-1193. British Transport Commission. Instructions to all concerned in connection with the Conveyance of Stores, Equipment and Materials (Other than Coal Class) by Goods and Passenger Train. July 1954. (B.R. 2052/6). Private. 8.5" x 5.75", printed paper cover. 15 pages. Has Amendment Leaflet No. 1 (B.R. 3052/7) included. Fine condition.
229-1194. Extracts from Working Instructions, for A.C. Electrified Lines. 1967. (29988). 5.25" x 4.25", printed paper cover. 54 pages, with Supplements No. 1. 12th February 1972: and No. 2. 1st October 1972, tipped in.
229-1195. Fire Manual. June 1953. (7011). 5.5" x 4.25", cloth boards with title on cover. 91 pages. Instructions and general guidance for staff in the event of fire on railway property. Generally fine condition.
229-1196. Guard's Delay Slip. (30105/1). 8" x 5". Written in 1973 regarding a train from Dartford to Gravesend.
229-1197. Liverpool Lime Street. (From) Leeds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Stalybridge, Manchester Victoria, St. Helens. Train Destination Notice. (21717/41 TP30). 4.5" x 16.25", printed paper. For public display on train or platform. Fine condition.
229-1198. Newcastle. (From) St Helens Junction, Manchester Victoria, Stalybridge, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Leeds, York, Thirsk, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham. Train Destination Notice. (21717/30 CC193). 6.25" x 18", printed paper. For public display on train or platform. Very fine condition.
229-1199. Ditto but York. (From) St Helens Junction, Manchester Victoria, Stalybridge, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Leeds. (21717/10 CC306). 6.25" x 16.5".
229-1200. Transfer Voucher. (87659). 4" x 6". For the transfer of money between stations. Unused but rubber stamped "W.R. Gileston." Generally fine condition.
229-1201. Brentwood & Warley to Stratford. Fare 3s.2d. Third class. Day Return Ticket. Edmondson. Black on grey green. Issued 1951. Return half only. Very fine condition.
229-1202. Ditto but Harringay to Wood Green (Alexandra Park). 6d. Issued 1951. Outward half only. Very fine condition.
229-1203. British Railways, Eastern Region. (London, Tilbury and Southend Line). Working Instructions for Electrified Lines. 1961. (31248). 5.5" x 4.25", cloth boards with title on cover. 147 pages with 9 photos in text and a fold-out diagram of the line from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness. Generally very fine condition.
229-1204. Daily Excursions to Cambridge. Handbill. (B544X) February 1961. 9.75" x 6", green on white, gives times and fares from Kings Cross. Small snag at top edge otherwise very fine condition.
229-1205. Letchworth to Cambridge. 2nd Class, Half-Day Excursion, Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on biscuit. Issued 1959. Whole. Very fine condition.
229-1206. Ditto but Letchworth to Hitchin. Fare 0/6. 2nd Class, Ordinary Return. Black on green. Issued 1959. Whole. Very fine condition.
229-1207. Ditto but London (Kings Cross) to Baldock. Fare 6/2. 2nd class, Single. Issued 1959. Fine condition.
229-1208. Ditto but London (Kings Cross) to Finsbury Park. Fare 0/6. Issued 1959. Very fine condition.
229-1209. London Suburban Passenger Services Eastern Region: From and To Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street. 31st May to 26th September, 1948. 6.75" x 4.25", printed paper cover. 72 pages + a fold-out diagram map. Full public timetables. Several of the services covered are long closed today. An early date. Fine condition.
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