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231-2321. ABBOTT, Stan. To Kill a Railway. The run-down of the Settle-Carlisle Line; the endeavours of 22,265 people and a dog to prevent its closure and the relevance of it all to transport policy in Britain. Haines, North Yorkshire: Leading Edge Press and Publishing in association with West Yorkshire Metropolitan County Council. February 1986. First impression. 8" x 5.75", pictorial light card cover. 6 + 161 pages, illustrated by several photos, some artwork and maps in text. Two small corner creases on front cover otherwise fine condition.
231-2322. Aberdeen Joint Passenger Station Order Confirmation Act. 1st August 1904. H.M. Government, London. 10.25" x 7". 4 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
231-2323. An Act, to enable the Caledonian Railway Company to make branches from the Clydesdale Junction Railway to the Douglas and Lesmahagow Mineral Fields and to Strathavon. 8th June 1847. London: H.M. Government. First printing, as are all Acts in this listing unless shown otherwise. 12" x 7.25", (6) pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
231-2324. ADAMS, W. Patent Bogie, fitted to the Caledonian Railway, 4-4-0 Tank Locomotive, designed by Benjamin Connor, Locomotive Superintendent. Patentees Publicity Drawing, showing a steam locomotive that incorporated the Adams Bogie. By the Sole Licensee Geo. Spencer & Co., London. Circa 1890s. Lithographed on cartridge paper, 6.25" x 12", to a scale of one-quarter of an inch to one foot. Showing a semi-detailed side elevation drawing of the engine with major dimensions and brief specifications. Very nice. Fine condition.
231-2325. AHRONS, E.L. The British Steam Railway Locomotive, 1825-1925. The Locomotive Publishing Company Limited, London. 1927. First Edition. 11.25" x 8.75", cloth boards with gilt title on spine and cover, in a torn and frayed wrapper. Frontis plate + (8) + 391 pages with 473 photos and drawings in text. A very detailed work on the various aspects of the history of locomotive design and development, which includes a short biography of the engineer author. This is recognized as an important standard work on the subject, a major historical enterprise, indeed it is one of only two titles referred to as such by Jack Simmons in his foreward to the first edition of "A Bibliography of British Railway History" by George Ottley, where the book is listed as item 2849. This original edition is now very scarce and this copy will delight as being in very fine condition.
231-2326. The Alexandra (Newport and South Wales) Docks & Railway Company. Statement of Interest or Dividend for the period 1st July 1895 to 31st December 1895. John Smith, Secretary (pro tem), Old Street, London. This is complete with the payment Warrant still attached. 10" x 8". The Warrant which is the Company Cheque is for the amount of Four-shillings & Four-pence, it has not been cancelled. Generally fine condition.
231-2327. ALLEN, Cecil J. British Atlantic Locomotives. Ian Allan Ltd, London. 1976. 8.5" x 5.25", pictorial light card cover. 143 pages with many tables + 48 pages with many photos. Recorded time runs on several railways in Britain. Ottley 10439. Fine condition.
231-2328. ALLEN, Cecil J. The London & North Eastern Railway. London: Ian Allan Ltd. 1966. First Edition. 9.25" x 6.25", cloth boards in a generally fine condition wrapper. 228 pages + (40) pages with 144 photos. Including 12 tables and 18 logs of runs. Giving a history and description of the railway; looking at its financial vicissitudes in some detail; and an extensive survey of its locomotives and their performances. Ottley 12083. Very fine condition.
231-2329. A.E.G. Zweifrequenzlokomotive E320 01 Deutschen Bundesbahn, fur Einphasen-Wechselstrom 16 2/3 Hz. 15 kv. und 50 Hz. 25 kv. mit A.E.G. -Silizium-Gleichrichten. Allgemeine Elektricitats-Gesellschaft. Technical Data Sheet. November 1960. 11.75" x 8.75" art paper, illustrated by colour photo of the locomotive. German text. Gives description and specifications. Fine condition.
231-2330. American Railway Engineering Association. Proceedings of the Fifty-Fifth Annual Convention, Chicago, March 1956. Construction and Maintenance Section, Engineering Division, Association of American Railroads. Volume 57. A.R.E.A. Chicago, U.S.A. 1956. 9.25" x 6" publishers cloth boards, gilt title on spine. 14 + 1143 pages illustrated by photos and drawings + 8 fold-out pages + 7 pages index. The journal of the Association, covering the Proceedings, Papers and Discussion, relating to the technical aspects of railway civil engineering. In particular to the making and maintenance of permanent way, and development of equipment used in this. These volumes have lengthy reports on Impact and Bridge Stresses, Wood Bridges and Trestles, Track, Rail, Roadway and Ballast, Iron and Steel Structures, Yards and Terminals, etcetera. Very fine condition.
231-2331. Associated Electrical Industries Limited. 3070 h.p. 35 kV A.C. thyrister controlled locomotives for Pakistan. The High Commissioner is driving the first of twenty-nine. Official Publicity Real Photograph. A.E.I.Traction Ltd., Manchester. Circa 1960s. 6" x 8". A view inside the cab with the High Commissioner at the controls. Rubber stamped on verso, together with a short press notice, typed. Very fine condition.
231-2332. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company. Fifth Annual Report. For the fiscal year ending 30th June 1900. 9.25" x 6", printed paper cover. 48 pages + a fold-out map, 17.5" x 35.5", engraved by the American Bank Note Company, New York, showing the whole system in colour. A full report is given with the accounts and statements of assets. etcetera. An excellent early item from this important railway. In generally fine condition.
231-2333. Ballymena and Larne Railway Act, 1879. For further powers. 21st July 1879. H.M. Government, London. 10.75" x 7.25". 7 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
231-2334. BARDET, J.D.M. De grondwerken in verband met de verbetering van de verkeerstoestanden to Amsterdam-Oost: and C. Biemond. De grondwerken voor het nieuwe station bij den Amstel. Inleidingen tot het bezoek van de Vereeniging vanftsche Ingenieurs op 25 Juni 1936. By "De Ingenieur", Bouw. 1936. 11.75" x 8.25" paper cover with printed title. 6 pages illustrated by 7 drawings. Dutch text. A technical account. This is from the library of L. Derens, the railway artist, and has his book-plate on the cover. Fine condition.
231-2335. Barmen-Elberfeld. Schwebebahn. Elberfeld Schlossbleiche II. Photographic plate. No. 7105. Verlag der Neuen Photogr. Gesellschaft A.-G., Steglitz-Berlin. 1909. 7.5" x 9.5". Showing a two car train on the suspension monorail system. This is an excellent picture most suited for framing and display. Near mint condition.
231-2336. Beaconsfield, Uxbridge, and Harrow Railway Act, 1882. To make a Railway; and other purposes. 18th August 1882. H.M. Government, London. 10.75" x 7.25". 33 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
231-2337. Bern-Loetschberg-Simplon Railway. Uniform Badge, in commemoration of the Company Half-Century. 1" x 0.75" white-metal lapel-badge, showing a train on high viaduct in mountains, with "B.L.S." and white cross in red shield below. Complete with red and black ribbon with the dates "1913-1963". All in very fine condition.
231-2338. The Blackpool Electric Tramways (South) Limited. 9 Central Beach Parade, Blackpool. Large Headed Letter. 11.75" x 8.25", blue on white and incorporating three vignettes, each showing a street scene with a tramcar and passengers. Written with a typed letter in 1901, regarding the likely success of a new issue Preference Shares and Debenture Stock in the Company. An excellent early heading. Starting to split at some folds but no loss of content.
231-2339. Bluebell Steam in Retrospect. Sheffield Park: Bluebell Railway Preservation Society. 1980. First Edition. 11" x 8.75", cloth boards in a fine condition wrapper. (112) pages with an Introduction and 228 photos with lengthy descriptions. Showing the various preserved locomotives at different times when still in service and working. Ottley 8841. Generally fine condition.
231-2340. BODY, Geoffrey. Western Motive Power. Weston-super-Mare: Avon-Anglia Publications & Services, in association with British Rail (Western). 1982. First Edition. No. 2 in the series "Western at Work". 8.25" x 8.25" pictorial paper cover. 32 pages with 55 photos. Very fine condition.
231-2341. BOOTH, A.J. Industrial Steam. D. Bradford Barton Limited, Truro. 1976. First edition. 8.75" x 8.5", cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. 96 pages of an Introduction and 113 photos with lengthy descriptions. Showing steam locomotives on various industrial railways in many parts of Britain. Ottley 10122. Very fine condition.
231-2342. Borsig-Lokomotiven, 0-4-0 Tender-Locomotive von 50-55 PS. Codewort: Zelttuch. Type 9. der Vorratsliste. A. Borsig G.M.B.H., Berlin-Tegel. Manufacturers Sales Pamphlet, No. 6008.9. July 1928. 11.5" x 8.25", 2 sides, illustrated by a photo. Gives specifications. German text. A super little engine for 750mm gauge, with outside cylinders and valve gear. A very nice piece in fine condition.
231-2343. BRADLEY, D.L. Locomotives of the London and South Western Railway. Part 1. The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society. 1965. First edition. 8" x 6", printed light card cover. (1) + 142 pages with 11 drawings in text + 40 pages with 103 photos and drawings + a folding map. Giving a fully detailed history and description. Very informative, thought of as the definitive work on the subject. Ottley 12240. Near mint condition.
231-2344. Ditto but Part 2. 1967. First edition. Frontis plate + (2) + 211 pages + 50 pages with 145 photos. Near mint condition.
231-2345. Bradshaw's British Railways Official Guide and Hotel Directory. From 1st November to 6th December, 1953. Henry Blacklock & Co. Ltd., London. No. 1442 in series. 6.5" x 5", printed paper cover. 63 + 1124 pages of full public timetables and information for travellers + 86 pages of adverts. With loose sheet of Late Alterations. Slight wear to cover otherwise generally fine condition.
BRITISH RAILWAYS. 1st January 1948 through to date. Official Items
231-2346. Derby. (Via) Bournemouth, Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke, Reading General, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent. Train Destination Label. (21717/41). 4.5" x 18", with adhesive strips at each end. As affixed inside carriage window. Very fine condition.
231-2347. For Works. Wagon Label. (11228). 5" x 4", black on green. Unused. Very fine condition.
231-2348. InterCity from London. Principal Services. 13 May - 29 September 1985. 6.75" x 3.5", pictorial paper cover. 56 pages illustrated by 3 diagram maps. Giving information of services and public timetables. Very fine condition.
231-2349. Inter-City to Manchester Victoria. From Dewsbury. 2nd class, Day Return Ticket. (BR 4556/781). 5.5" x 2.5", light card, red on white. Issued 1983. Very fine condition.
231-2350. Ditto but To Scunthorpe. From Doncaster. (BR 4556/1052). Issued 1982. Very fine condition.
231-2351. Ditto but To Wakefield Westgate. From Doncaster. (BR 4556/1244). Issued 1982. Very fine condition.
231-2352. LEE, Charles E. The Horse Bus as a Vehicle. British Transport Commission, London. 1962. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial light card cover. 32 pages with 26 illustrations. Giving a brief historical description.
231-2353. NOCK, O.S. Steam Locomotive. A retrospect of the work of eight great locomotive engineers. British Railways Board, London. 1968. A reprint of the 1958 New Edition. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial paper cover. 39 pages illustrated by several photos. Ottley 2890. Near mint condition.
231-2354. Cambridge to Hitchin. 2nd Class. Half-day Excursion Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on biscuit. Issued 1959. Return half only. Fine condition.
231-2355. Ditto but Shelford to Cambridge. Fare 1/2. 3rd Class, Ordinary Return. Black on green. Issued 1959. Return half only.
231-2356. Combined Rail and River Trip to Kew, and visit The Royal Botanic Gardens. Handbill Faretable, (A50X). 9.75" x 6.25", 2 sides, green on buff. From a list of places North and East of London. Small snag at top edge and slight fraying at bottom but generally fine condition.
231-2357. Day Excursions from Retford, September 1964 to June 1965. Handbill. (E.3099X) 9.75" x 6.25", 2 sides, purple on white. Times and fares to Manchester, King's Cross, Leeds, Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Near mint condition.
231-2358. Thorpe Bay. Price 6p. Platform Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on white with green diamond. Issued 1985. Near mint condition.
231-2359. Tilbury (Riverside) to Gravesend (Car Ferry Pier). Fare 10d. 2nd Class, Ordinary Return, Passenger Accompanying Vehicle. Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on light green. Not issued. Mint condition.
231-2360. Working Timetable, of Passenger and Parcels Train Services. Section YE, between Chesterfield & Leeds to Selby, York and Scarborough. Aldwarke Jn. to Woodburn Jn. Gainsborough Trent Jns. to Sheffield/Penistone. Sheffield to Leeds via Barnsley & Normanton. Leeds to York (via Harrogate) & Skipton & Branches. 1st June 1981 to 16th May 1982. (32151/5) Staff Instructions, Private. 11.5" x 7.5", paper cover, 117 pages. Very fine condition.
231-2361. Hillmorton, Track Section Cabin, for 25 kv A.C. electrification. Near Rugby. Official Real Photograph. 6.5" x 8.5". Showing the substantial brick built structure on a bank at the track side. Rubber stamped on verso "Public Relations, London Midland Region, B.R." Fine condition.
231-2362. London Midland. Suburban Services, Euston, St. Pancras, Marylebone, Broad Street. Christmas Holiday alterations, 15 December 1972 to 1 January 1973. (35504/8). 10" x 8", 8 pages. Public time tables and information. Fine condition.
231-2363. Supplementary Instructions to Stations and District Offices, in connection with Control and Distribution of Freight Rolling Stock, including Containers, Wagon Sheets, Ropes and Chains. October 1950. (19670). 8" x 5", printed paper cover. 11 pages. Generally fine condition.
231-2364. Working Timetable of Conditional Train Services. Section CU. between Crewe, Manchester and Mouldsworth, etc. 6th October 1980 to 10th May 1981. (31179/8.) Staff instructions. 11.25" x 7.5", printed paper cover, 55 pages. Very fine condition.
231-2365. All-in Holiday in the Isle of Man from North East England and West Riding of Yorkshire. May to September, 1958. Handbill. 9.75" x 6.25", 2 sides, blue & black on buff. Gives fares from several places in the area and an itinerary of sightseeing tours that are inclusive with the charges. Small hole punched in top edge otherwise fine condition.
231-2366. Excursion to Lake Ullswater by Rail, Motor Coach and Steamer, with bookings to Penrith. 21st June 1959. Double size Handbill Timetable. 9.75" x 12.25", dark blue on cream. With an illustration and a map. From Leeds, Bradford, and stations to Skipton. Gives a brief description of the tour. Nice.
231-2367. Half Day Excursions to Rotherham and Sheffield. Handbill Timetable. (S 282 X). June 1959. 10" x 6.25", green on cream. From York, times and fares. Mint condition.
231-2368. Edinburgh (Waverley) to Gorgie East or Portobello. 2nd Class, Special Cheap Single Ticket. Edmondson type Black on mauve. Issued 1961. Very fine condition.
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