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236-0581. An Act, to rectify a Mistake in an Act relating to the Leeds and Bradford Railway. 4th August 1845. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7", 2 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
236-0582. Advance of Money (Athlone to Galway Railway). An Act, to authorize the Advance of Money out of the Consolidated Fund to the Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland. 28th July 1849. Cap. LXII. London: H.M. Government. 12" x 7.5", (18) pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
236-0583. Airdrie and Coatbridge Tramways Trust Order Confirmation Act, 19th August 1921. H.M. Government, London. 9.5" x 6", 26 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
236-0584. American Railway Engineering Association. Proceedings of the Fifty-Second Annual Convention held at Palmer House, Chicago, Illinois, in March 1953. Volume 57 in the series. Chicago, U.S.A: A.R.E.A. 1953. 9..25" x 6.25", publishers maroon cloth boards, gilt title on spine. 14 + 1476 pages illustrated with photos, drawings and diagrams + 23 fold-out pages + 10 pages of index. The journal of the Association covering the Proceedings, Papers and Discussion, relating to the technical aspect of railway civil engineering. In particular to the making and maintenance of railways, including permanent way, bridges, trestles, concrete work, steel structures, buildings, yards, stations, etcetera. Very fine condition.
236-0585. Amtrak. National Train Timetables. Effective 1st February 1981 through 25th April 1981. Brochure. 9" x 8". 60 pages including paper cover. Public timetables and information, includes a system map. Covering all of the company services in the U.S.A. Fine condition.
236-0586. Anvers, Gare centrale, Place de la Gare. Colour Illustrated Postcard. Publisher not known but card No. 2216. Might be circa 1913. 3.5" x 5.5". Showing the magnificent frontage of the building. This has been posted to Dundee, Scotland but the postage stamp is damaged. The card might have been bought on the S.S. "Oriel" at Antwerp.
236-0587. Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Company. Revised Official Scheme of Arrangement. Report of the Trustees. 21st February 1879. By Stephens, Hayter & Co. London. 1879. 7.25" x 4.25" paper cover. 11 pages. This is the American Railroad.
236-0588. Atlantic Coastline Railroad. Time Tables. 26 April 1953. Brochure. 9” x 8”, printed paper cover. 40 pages, including covers, of public tables, fares and information. With a double page system map with stations named. Includes an advert for the West India Fruit & Steamship Company that operates a Railroad Car Ferry service between Palm Beach, Florida, and Havana, Cuba. Folds to 9” x 4”. Fine condition.
BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY. U.S.A. Official Item
236-0589. Baldwin Locomotive Details. Manufacturers Catalogue of Locomotive Parts. As sent to railway company who have bought, or wish to buy locomotives. Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, U.S.A. Issue of 1st October 1920. This is copy No. 752, which was sent to the "Locomotive Superintendents Office, Federated Malay States Railways, 8th October 1924", and is rubber stamped on title page by the railway. 11.25" x 9" cloth boards, screw-clamp binding. Various paginations, some 490 pages in 24 sections, illustrated by hundreds of detailed scale drawings and 8 photos. Showing and naming all component parts and ancillary equipment for current steam locomotives, covering all types from four-wheel switcher to twenty wheel articulated heavy freight; with an explanation of the complex code system used for ordering a locomotive, or parts, to the specifications required by the customer. Really the ultimate in mail order catalogues. An excellent date and provenance, very scarce. There is an irregularity in page numbers of the introduction but the text seems to flow alright and certainly Baldwin had different printings of these pages and sent out the ones they considered relevant to individual customers. All other sections are complete. The cover is grubby but content is in very fine condition.
236-0590. The Ball Bearing Journal. No. 134. December 1962. A Quarterly Review. Luton: The Skefko Ball Bearing Company, Ltd. 11.75" x 8.25", pictorial paper cover. 28 pages with several scale drawings and photos. With articles on roller bearing axleboxes for railway rolling stock.
236-0591. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. Certificate for less than 100 Shares of Common Stock, written for twenty-five Shares of One Hundred Dollars each. Issued in November 1951, signed by all parties. 7.5" x 11.5", 2 sides, yellow-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 an early passenger train hauled by a four-wheeled vertical boiler locomotive engine. The Certificate has been "Cancelled in 1952" by rubber stamping and perforation punch. A very pleasing piece that is most suited for display in a glazed frame. Very fine condition.
236-0592. Ditto but Certificate for less than 100 Shares of Preferred Stock, written for thirty Shares of One Hundred Dollars each. Issued in February 1955, signed by all parties. Orange and black on white. "Cancelled in March 1959", otherwise as above. A delight, in very fine condition.
236-0593. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Postal Car, classes H-9, H-10, and H-11. Official Publicity Drawing, No. 8. By the B. & O.R. From about October 1939 these drawings were made available to railroad modellers who actually intended to build a model, there was no charge to those making a personal application to the company, it was considered to be good publicity. However they were not available to those who collect railroadiana! 11" x 17", on art paper, illustrated by 2 photos showing Railway Post Office No. 46; and with detailed and semi-detailed drawings in one quarter inch scale, gauge O, showing side elevation, plan, and various end and section views. The verso of this shows Combination Baggage and Mail Car, classes E-7, E-7A and E-7B. Showing Car No. 212. Nice item. Rolled and in generally fine condition.
236-0594. Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton, Limited, Burton-on-Trent. Private Locomotive No. 9, and Visitor's Saloon. Type 0-4-0 "A" Class, Saddle Tank Engine, designed by the firm's Locomotive Department. Loose Colour Supplement Plate, from "The Railway Magazine", probably circa 1950s. Mounted, with a light card mat, ready for framing. Picture size 5.5" x 7.75", with a printed description below. Overall size is 8" x 10". Excellent illustration of a very attractive subject. Very fine condition.
236-0595. BAUERNFEIND, Karl Max. Situations und Nivellements-Karten der K. Bayerischen Staats-Eisenbahnen von Munchen bis Hof, nebst Notizen uber deren Geschichte, Technik und Betrieb. Nurnberg: Verlag von Johann Leonard Schrag. 1845. First Edition. 8.75" x 5.25", original paper covered light card boards with title on printed label affixed. 46 pages text + 4 fold-out maps, each opening to 11.5" x 23", part coloured, drawn by C.M. Bauernfeind and engraved by Gust. Wenng; + 1 page publishers advert for "Nurnberg's Gedenkbuch" with one sample engraved plate from this work. German text. All in very fine condition. Together with Zweites Heft. Karl Max Bauernfeind. Beschreibung der Konigl. Bayerischen Staats-Eisenbahnen. In 4 Situations-, Nivellements - und Uebersichts-Karten die Ludwig-Sudnordbahn vom Bodensee bis zur Donau umfassend. Nurnberg: Verlag von Joh. Leonh. Schrag. 1846. First Edition. 10.25" x 6.5", original paper covered light card boards with title on printed label affixed. 38 pages text + 4 fold-out maps, two opening to 10" x 15", and two opening to 10" x 14". Part coloured, drawn by C.M. Bauernfeind, engraved by G. Wenng, in Munchen + 2 pages publishers adverts. German text. There is a very light water stain on the bottom part of the maps, but otherwise all is in very fine condition. Very scarce and a rare opportunity to obtain this early important work in completely original state. Fine condition.
236-0596. Belfast Central Railway Act, 1879. For further powers. 21st July 1879. H.M. Government, London. 10.75” x 7.25”, 11 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
236-0597. Bere Ferrers Station. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.5" x 5.5". A view of the platform from the road bridge above, there is only a single track and one platform in use. Very fine condition.
236-0598. Ditto same but a view from the trackside under the bridge. Very fine condition.
236-0599. BINNS, Donald. Locomotive Classics – 1. LMS Jubilee 4-6-0. Skipton: Wyvern Publications. 1987. First edition. 9.5” x 7.25”, pictorial light card cover. 64 pages art paper, illustrated by many photos and some diagrams. Giving an account of the type. A nicely produced booklet, as is usual with this publisher. Near mint condition.
236-0600. Bluebell Railway. Horsted Keynes to Sheffield Pk. Return Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on salmon. Issued 1977. Very fine condition.
236-0601. Board of Trade Arbitration, Inquiries, etc Act, 1874. To amend powers in railway matters and the Regulation of Railway Act, 1873. London: H.M. Government. 10.25" x 7", 3 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
236-0602. BOWLER, Michael. The Official British Rail Book of Trains for Young People. Hutchinson Children's Books Ltd., London. 1985. 1st edition. Officially approved by British Railways Board. 10.25" x 7.25", pictorial light card cover. 160 pages illustrated by very many photos, some in colour. A history of the railways of Britain, with a glimpse of the future. Very fine condition.
236-0603. BRADLEY, D.L. The Locomotives of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway. The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society. 1961. First edition. 8" x 6.25", printed paper cover. Frontis plate + 79 pages with some diagrams + (41) plates with 81 photos & a drawing. Giving a history and description of the classes with stock lists. Ottley 7228. Some fraying to spine and covers showing use but generally very good condition.
236-0604. Brazil Railway Company. Secured Debenture for the sum of 20 pounds 10 shillings 11 pence. Issued September 1919, for repayment by the Company within fifty years. Fully signed and impressed with the Company Seal, and with printed and impressed Revenue Stamps. 15” x 11”, black and green on white, 2 sides. Engraved with a decorative border by “Napoleon Alexandre & Co., Paris.” Giving conditions on the verso and including a complete set of twenty Interest Coupons which have also been impressed with the Company Seal. Seemingly the Debenture has not been settled nor any interest paid. All is in very fine condition.
BRITISH RAILWAYS. 1st January 1948 through to Date. Official Items
236-0605. British Railways. Instructions for the Operation and Maintenance of Weighing Machines and Weighbridges. British Transport Commission, Railway Clearing House, London,. May 1958. 8.25" x 5.5", light card cover with printed cover. 11 pages. Very fine condition.
236-0606. Centenaries Exhibition, 1852-1952. Historical Brochure. British Railways, London. 1952. 8.5” x 5.25”, 8 pages, including covers, illustrated with 9 photos and a map. With a chronology of the Great Northern Railway. Ottley 6248. This has been folded.
236-0607. Discover the Leeds, Settle, Carlisle. England's Greatest Scenic Railway. Travel Guide and Timetable May 1987 to May 1988. Brochure. By Cumbria County Council and B.R. Provincial Services, et al. 16.5" x 11.75", 2 sides. With a map, illustrated by several photos, timetables, fare tables, and other information. Fold to 8.25" x 4". Very fine condition.
236-0608. Eggs with care. Package Label. (21703) 2" x 4". Red on white, paste-on type. Fine condition.
236-0609. Ditto but FRAGILE with care. (21704). Very fine condition.
236-0610. Glass. Package Label. (21706). 2" x 4". Red on white, paste-on type. Very fine condition.
236-0611. "Government" Flat Rate Handbook. Instructions to Goods Agents and all concerned. Procedure for Consigning and Invoicing Traffic Conveyed by Merchandise Train on behalf of Government Departments. August 1955. (20454). 8.5" x 6", printed paper cover. 20 pages. Grubby on outside covers.
236-0612. Loading Tilcon train at Swindon Quarry, Cracoe, near Skipton. Official Real Photograph. 6.25" x 7.25". Showing a long train of Tilcon hopper wagons passing through the loading shed. Rubber stamped on verso "B.R.B. York. dated June 1974." Very fine condition.
236-0613. Perishable. Package Label. (21719). 2” x 4”, red on buff, paste-on type. Very fine condition.
236-0614. The Railway Code, Safety. Public Information Brochure. B.R.B. Probably 1990s. 8.25" x 3.75", 12 sides, illustrated by colour artwork. Giving various Do's and Don'ts for public with regard to railways and train travel. Fine condition.
236-0615. Combined Rail and Road Tours of Constable Country, including a visit to the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. From Liverpool Street, 17/-. fare. Handbill. (A13X). April 1962. 9.75" x 6", blue on cream, 2 sides. Describes the itinerary; a packed lunch can be had from a half-crown extra. This and those following are snagged at top edge, it was the practice to thread string through a bundle of handbills and hang them on a hook in the station ticket hall, as they were pulled off by people taking a copy it resulted in a snag torn at the edge. This one also has some fraying on edges.
236-0616. Ditto but Football at White Hart Lane, Season 1962/3. Tottenham Hotspur. Fast and Frequent Electric Trains. (A.150). August 1962. Blue & red on cream. 4 sides. Gives timetables for all lines concerned including North Woolwich. (This is an interesting thing regarding our catalogues, i.e: that we drift into other spheres of collecting such as this football related item which is a fast growing subject on its own merits. Not for us personally though, our sporting interests are mainly those on wheels; cycling, F1, motorcycles, ........................ o.k., o.k. I'll shut up now. Mary.)
236-0617. Ditto but Special Cheap Tickets, Southminster, Burnham-on-Crouch, Wickford, Shenfield, Romford, Ilford, London. (A89). May 1962. Green on cream. 2 sides. Gives a fare table. Some fraying to edges.
236-0618. Excursions to Birchington, Westgate, Margate, Broadstairs, Dumpton Park and Ramsgate. Handbill. March 1961. 9.75" x 6.25", green on white. Giving fares and times from many North London stations. Snagged on top edge.
236-0619. London (Kings Cross) to Welwyn (North). Fare 1/10 & 1/2. 3rd class, Cheap Day. Child, Return Ticket. Edmondson, black on green. Issued 1959? Outward half only. Fine condition.
236-0620. Ditto but London (Kings Cross) to Cuffley & Goffs Oak. Fare 5/2. 2nd class, Day Return. Black on green. Issued, date obscure. Outward half only. Fine condition.
236-0621. Stamford (Town) to Essendine. Fare 1/8. 2nd class. Ordinary Return Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on light green. Issued 1957. Outward half only.
236-0622. 1” Gill “Sans-Serif” Medium Sign Figures. Engineer’s Working Drawing, No. E-617. By Eastern & North Eastern Region C.M.E. (C&W), Drawing Office, Doncaster. Dated 1949, amended 1957. 7.5” x 13.25”, company print. Showing in full size a scale drawing of all the digits, 1 thro to 0, with notes as to paint and colour. As used on sign writing rolling stock. This and those following are rubber stamped “B.R. Southern Region, C.M.&E.E. Dept. London Bridge. Dated 1960.” They are folded and in generally fine condition.
236-0623. Ditto but 1&1/2” Gill “Sans-Serif” Medium Sign Letters. Drawing No. E-622. Dates as above. 26.5” x 21”. Showing the full alphabet.
236-0624. Ditto but 2” Gill “Sans-Serif” Medium Sign Figures. No. E-615. Dates as above. 15” x 21”. Showing all numbers.
236-0625. Tilbury Riverside (Main) to Gravesend (Town Pier) via Ferry. 1/-. 2nd Class, Single Ticket. Light card, 1.25" x 2.5", machine printed. Black on green. Issued, not year dated. Very fine condition.
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