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243-0001. The Abergynolwyn Slate Quarries Company, Towyn, N. Wales. Printed order to be supplied with materials from the company stores. For the use of an employee. Probably circa 1890s. 4.25" x 8", complete with the counterfoil. Not used. A scarce piece. Showing age but without damage.
243-0002. ADLEY, Robert. Covering My Tracks. Recollections of the end of steam. Wellingborough: Patrick Stephens Ltd. 1988. First Edition. 9.5" x 8", cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. 192 pages with many colour photos, and some facsimile reproductions, a map and some track layout diagrams. Mostly in Great Britain but including a visit to Turkey in search of the last Stanier 8F in regular service. Very fine condition.
243-0003. ALLEN, Cecil J., and S. C. Townroe. The Bullied Pacifics of the Southern Region. London: Ian Allan Ltd. 1951. First Edition. 10" x 7.5", cloth boards in a frayed wrapper. 80 pages with several photos on plates and some drawings in text. Including a Foreword by O. V. S. Bullied. With 11 tables and a list of numbers and names. An account of the design and performance of these machines. Very hard to come by. Ottley 718. Fine condition.
243-0004. ALLEN, P.C., and A.B. MacLeod. Rails in the Isle of Wight. George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London. 1967. 1st edition. 10" x 7.5", cloth boards in a very frayed wrapper. 68 pages illustrated by a map and gradient diagrams + 2 colour plates from original paintings by Hamilton Ellis + 60 pages with 128 photos. An informative history and description of the railways, rolling stock and traffic. Nice book. Ottley 9899. Very fine condition.
243-0005. A.E.G. Mitteilungen 1940. Technical papers by the Allgemeine Elektricitats Gesellschaft, Engineers, Scientists, and Heads of Departments; for circulation among selected employees of the group. An archive set, bound in original blue cloth boards, gilt title on spine. 11.5" x 8.5", 8 pages title and index + 308 pages illustrated by very many photos and drawings, all on art paper. German text. Well illustrated and very detailed papers on current work in hand and contemporary design and practice within the company. Particularly hard to come by from this period. There is a slight cockling on the top section of some pages, due to dampness at some time. Otherwise in generally fine condition.
243-0006. Ambergate Railway Company's Reduction of Capital Act, 24th July 1854. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25", 27 pages. Disbound. Historically important.
243-0007. ANDRESS, Michael. PSL Model Railway Guides 1 & 2 combined: Baseboards, Track and Electrification & Layout Planning. Patrick Stephens Limited, Cambridge. September 1983. Reprint. 9.5" x 6", pictorial boards. 64 + 64 pages with numerous photos and many drawings. As new condition.
243-0008. AUMULLER, Eugen. Die Elektrische Beleuchtung von Eisenbahnfahrzeugen. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 1955. 1st edition. 8.25" x 6.25" cloth boards, gilt title on spine and cover in a fine condition wrapper. xi + 183 pages art paper illustrated by 122 photos and drawings. German text. Electrical engineering textbook. Very fine condition.
243-0009. AYE, John. Humour on the Rail. London: The Universal Press. October 1931. First edition. 7.5" x 5.25", cloth boards in a somewhat frayed wrapper. 157 pages + (2) pages of publishers adverts. An anthology of amusing and most readable anecdotes regarding railways in all aspects. Seldom now found on offer. Ottley 7680. Slight foxing particularly on inside covers.
243-0010. Bagnall 2-6-2 Side Tank Locomotive, metre gauge. W.G. Bagnall Ltd., Castle Engine works, Stafford. Manufacturers Illustrated Sales Publicity Card. Quote No. E 2464. Issued circa 1930s. 4.25" x 6.25", real photograph, gloss. Shown as newly built, posed left side. Major specifications on verso. Near mint condition.
243-0011. Ditto but 0-6-0 Saddle Tank, No. 31. "Butterley". Standard gauge. Quote E 2604. Near mint condition.
243-0012. Ballymena and Larne Railway Act, 1885. For further powers. 16th July 1885. H.M. Government, London. 10.75" x 7.25". 8 pages, disbound. Fine condition.
243-0013. Baltimore and Annapolis Short Line Railroad Company. First Mortgage Forty Year Gold Bond Certificate for One Thousand Dollars. Issued in 1906, signed by all required parties and impressed with the Company Seal. 14.75" x 10", engraved in brown and black on white quality paper in an ornate style, by the "Franklin-Lee Bank Note Company, New York". Incorporating a vignette showing two mythological female figures with a background on the right of a city with electric streetcars, and on the left a docks with ship and railway train. Appended is one three-quarter sheet of engraved bi-annual Interest Coupons running through to 1946. All has been cancelled in 1930 by a neat series of punched holes. Nice in fine condition.
243-0014. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Santa Fe type locomotive, class S-1 & S-1a, and Mikado type, class Q-4, Q-4a & Q-4b. Official Company Publicity. Issued circa 1940. These items were only available to railroad modellers who actually intended to make a model of the type in question, they had to make a personal application to the company to obtain them, they were not available to collectors. 11" x 17", art paper with the B & O company slogan prominent. Illustrated on both sides with photos and detailed scale drawings showing the engine and tender in side, front, and real elevations, with major dimensions, brief specifications and company numbers. The drawings are full size for HO scale. Some nice locomotive types here. Rolled. Fine condition.
243-0015. Barcelona Tramvia-Blau. Cotve Serie 5 - 10. Fet a Can Girona. Colour Picture Postcard. Edicions Ferroviaries, S.A., Barcelona. 1978. Card 1. 4" x 5.75". Car No. 5 descending a steep hill. Unused. Very fine condition.
243-0016. Basingstoke Station. View from Platform 3. Probably early 1950s. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.5" x 5.5". A wet day, no trains and few people in sight. Very fine condition.
243-0017. BAYMAN, Bob., and Piers Connor. Underground. Official Handbook. Capital Transport Publishing, Harrow Weald. 1994. First printing, Third edition in series. 9.5" x 6.75", pictorial light card cover. 96 pages with many photos, most in colour and including some reproductions. Giving a history and description of London Underground Railways. As new condition.
243-0018. Bedford and Northampton Railway Act, 1866. To construct new lines; abandon portions of authorised railway; and other purposes. 23rd July 1866. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25", 11 pages. Disbound.
243-0019. Ditto but 1867. For making lines as substitution for railways already authorised; and other purposes. 15th July 1867. 8 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
243-0020. Bere Alston Station. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.5" x 5.5". The track has recently been removed from the second platform when this picture was taken. Very fine condition.
243-0021. BETT, W.H., and J.C. Gillham., Edited by J.H. Price. The Tramways of North-East England. London: Light Railway Transport League. (1977). First edition in this form. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial light card cover. 68 pages, including covers. With 77 photos and 29 sketch maps and plans. A descriptive history of the lines in Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Scarborough, South Shields, Stockton, Sunderland, and Tynemouth. This and the following have been reprinted from parts of "Great British Tramway Networks", 4th edition, 1962, and revised. Ottley 9114. Near mint condition.
243-0022. Bluebell Railway. Sheffield Prk. Admit One to Platform and Museum. Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on white with red oval. Issued, not dated. Very fine condition.
243-0023. Bluebell Railway. Timetable, 1978. Brochure. 8" x 20.5", 2 sides, illustrated by a colour photo and diagram map. Giving a description of this delightful line and its mostly Southern motive power and rolling stock. Folds to 8" x 5.25". Near mint condition.
243-0024. BODY, Geoffrey. Edited by. The Railway & Steam Enthusiast's Handbook No. 5. 1972-73. David & Charles Ltd., Newton Abbot. 1972. 1st edition. 8.75" x 5.5", pictorial boards. 176 pages illustrated by several photos and including numerous adverts + 16 pages of timetables. Ottley 12805. Fine condition.
243-0025. BORLEY, H.V., and R.W. Kidner. The West London Railway and the W.L.E.R. The Oakwood Press, Lingfield. (1969). No. 22 in "The Oakwood Library of Railway History" series. 8" x 5.25", pictorial light card cover. 32 pages with a map and 4 diagrams + 6 pages with 12 photos & 2 reproductions. A descriptive history. Ottley 12558. Fine condition.
243-0026. Bradley D.L. The Locomotives of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway. The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society. 1961. 1st edition. 8.25" x 6". 79 pages illustrated by diagrams + 42 pages with 83 photos and drawings. A descriptive history, well detailed. Top class content, as always from this publisher. Ottley 7228.
243-0027. Brighton Engine Shed. Probably l950's. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.5" x 5.5". Seen from across the mainline rails, several steam locomotives standing in shed yard. Fine condition.
BRITISH RAILWAYS, 1st January 1948, and through to date. Official Items
243-0028. All Zones. GBP. 2-50. 2nd class, One Day, Capitalcard. 2.75" x 2", light card. Black on pink. Issued 1987. Very fine condition.
243-0029. British Transport Commission. Western Region of British Railways. Small Headed Letter. circa 1950. Includes Lion, Crown and Wheel Logo. Unused. Very fine condition.
243-0030. English Electric Overseas Special. Euston to Southport, 22nd June 1953. Luncheon. Special Train Menu. 7.25" x 4.75". Light card. Very fine condition.
243-0031. The Journey between Glasgow and Oban by British Railways, interesting features en route. Information Brochure. (35142/24). July 1965. 6.5" x 9.5", 8 sides. Showing a map of the line with places and things of interest indicated, illustrated by artwork. Giving brief paragraphs for passengers to note during the journey. Folds to 6.5" x 4.75". Very fine condition.
243-0032. Platform Ticket. (4591/1) 2" x 3.25", paper. Issued at Crewe, April 1984.
243-0033. Principal Main Line Train Services and fares from and to Watford Junction. July to September 1951. Folder. (C11), 6" x 4", 8 sides. Maroon on cream. Public information. As new condition.
243-0034. Single Line Working During Repairs or Obstruction. Form. (87216). 8" x 6". Unused.
243-0035. Special Day Excursions to Belfast, via Ardrossan. June-Sept 1956. Handbill Timetable, 10" x 6.25", green on cream. In conjunction with Burns and Laird Lines Ltd. Gives fares and other information.
243-0036. Special Train Ticket. 24 May 1980. Liverpool or Manchester to Rocket 150 Rainhill and Return. GBP.1. 6" x 3.25". light card, 2 sides, colour with the "Liverpool and Manchester Railway Anniversary - 150 years" logo. Together with the Rocket 150 Admission Ticket. Price GBP.10. 4" x 5.75", light card. As the travel ticket. Both very fine condition. "Rainhill" was the name of our first railwayana catalogue, issued in January 1982. We used to give a name to each issue back then but now find that a number, i.e: 243 for this particular listing, is much easier. We've come a long way since then I hope you will agree. (Mary).
243-0037. To be called for at London Bridge Station. Parcel Label. (21702/8) 2" x 4", paste-on type. Very fine condition.
243-0038. To Pay. Package Label. (21710). 2.5" x 3" paste-on type. Very fine condition.
243-0039. Excursions to Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Broadstairs, Dumpton Park, Ramsgate, Dover Priory. April to June 1962. Handbill Faretable. (B 525 X). 9.75" x 6". Green on cream. From several North of London stations. Snagged at top edge and some small tears on margins.
243-0040. Harwich Town to Manningtree. 2nd class, Special Cheap Day, Return Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on pink. Issued 1966. Return half only. Fine condition.
243-0041. Ditto but Manningtree to Ipswich. Issued 1964. Outward half only. Fine condition.
243-0042. Ditto but Norwich (Thorpe) to Ipswich via Diss. Issued 1964. Outward half only. Fine condition.
243-0043. Ilford to Southminster. 2nd class, Cheap Day Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on biscuit. Issued 1968. Return half only. Fine condition.
243-0044. Ditto but Liverpool Street to Bowes Park via Moorgate & Drayton Park or Farringdon. Fare 4/0. 2nd class, Ordinary Return. Black on green. Issued, year obscure. Return half only. Fine condition.
243-0045. Tilbury (Riverside) to London (Fenchurch Street). 2nd class. John Street (Agency sold). Day Return Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on biscuit. issued 1975. Outward half only. Fine condition.
243-0046. Working Timetable of Mandatory Train Services. Section YC. Lincolnshire and Humberside. 5th May 1975 to 2nd May 1976. (31251/3). 11.5" x 7.5" paper cover. 84 pages. Covering passenger, goods and other working. Generally fine condition.
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