YesRail priced catalogue of second-hand and scarce railway books and other printed railway material for sale. Number 232. September 2007, part two.


BRITISH RAILWAYS. Continues

LONDON MIDLAND REGION

232-2952. Booking Office Window, incorporating Hygiaphone, standard details. Working Drawing. Civil Engineers Department, Architect's Office. February 1955. C.E. No. 321-54. 19.75" x 30", with parts in full size and 3/8 full size. Showing various elevation and plan views in full detail, part coloured. I think this to be the first showing of the now standard 'shout through the window' equipment. Rolled. Very fine condition.

GBP. 11-50.

232-2953. Ditto but Standard Half Dropper (29") Wire Fencing, with re-inforced concrete posts. 1960. C.E. No. 2128-60. 20" x 52", scale 1" to one foot. Showing the fencing in detailed elevations, with dimensions and notes. Rolled. Very fine condition.

GBP. 8-00.

232-2954. Cross Town. Willesden Junction to any station on the Broad Street - Richmond Line and back. 2nd class, Cheap Off-Peak Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on grey. Not dated. Mint condition.

GBP. 1-40.

232-2955. Day Excursions to Chester, Liverpool, Manchester. Handbill. September 1964. 10" x 6.5", 2 sides, brown on white. Gives times and fares to several places in North Wales. Very fine condition.

GBP. 3-50.

232-2956. 15 tons Diesel Shunting Crane. Makers, Messrs. Smiths Rodley. Crane Diagram, dated June 1948. 12" x 21.5", company print. To a scale of 8 feet to one inch, showing the rail crane and jib trucks in side elevation and part plan outline drawings, with dimensions, weights, and various information on its lifting ability. A good item. Rolled. Fine condition.

GBP. 8-50.

232-2957. Ditto but 10 ton Diesel Shunting Crane. Makers, Messrs. Taylor & Hubbard. Drawing No. R.V.B. 181614 B. Not dated. 12" x 18.5". As previous item but also showing an end view. Rolled. Fine condition.

GBP. 9-50.

232-2958. Marple to Romily. Fare 0/6. 2nd class, Single Ticket. Edmondson. Black on green. Issued 1965. Mint condition.

GBP. 1-40.

232-2959. Sunday Excursions from St. Pancras, Luton and Bedford, to Chesterfield, Nottingham and Sheffield. Handbill. (C15/R.HD) February 1962. 10" x 6.25", 2 sides, green on white. Gives timetables and fares. Snagged at top.

GBP. 3-25.

NORTH EASTERN REGION

232-2960. British Transport Commission. Brighouse for Rastrick. 2d. Platform Ticket. Edmondson type, black on white with red diamond. Issued, not dated. Near mint condition.

GBP. 1-95.

232-2961. Combined Rail, Road & Steamer Excursion to Lake Windermere and Morecambe. June to August 1959. Double sized Handbill Timetable, (R 2041). 9.75" x 12.5", green on cream, with a photo. Gives times and fares from Hull, Selby and Harrogate, with a brief description of the tour which was run in conjunction with Ribble Motor Services. Nice. Generally fine condition.

GBP. 5-90.

232-2962. Excursions to the 'Eight Lakes'. Combined Rail and Motor Coach, 22nd June 1958. Handbill Timetable. (R 2973). Purple on cream. With times and fares from Leeds, Bradford, Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Steeton and Silsden, Kildwick, and Skipton. The coach tour being from Penrith, via Bowness on Windermere, Ambleside, Rydal Water and Grasmere, Keswick, and Derwentwater. Small snag at top margin, otherwise fine condition.

GBP. 3-50.

SCOTTISH REGION

232-2963. Glasgow (Central) to London (Euston) via Carlisle, Preston & Nuneaton. Fare 90/0. 2nd class, Single, Ticket. Edmondson, black on grey. Issued 1965. Slight crease.

GBP. 1-20.

SOUTHERN REGION

232-2964. Eden Park to Lewisham or St. Johns. Fare 1/9. 2nd class, Single Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on green. Issued, date obscure. Slight crease.

GBP. 1-25.

232-2965. Ditto but St. Mary Cray to Bickley. Fare 6d. Issued 1957. Very fine condition.

GBP. 1-25.

232-2966. Ditto but Stroud to Higham. Fare 9d. Issued 1961. Very fine condition.

GBP. 1-25.

232-2967. Effingham Junction, Dorking North, Sutton, Redhill, Tattenham Corner, Caterham, London. 13th June 1960 to 9th June 1961. Mondays to Fridays, Up Trains. Poster Timetable. (35135/42). Full service, includes Reading, Aldershot, Guildford, Tonbridge and Redhill. As displayed at stations, public tables. Folded.

GBP. 8-50.

232-2968. Passenger Services Timetable. Main Line and Suburban. 9th September 1963 to 14th June 1964. 9" x 6", printed paper cover. 948 pages of full public timetables and information + fold-out diagram map. Covers all divisions. South, South-East and West of England. Slight freying to top and bottom of spine, content is in very fine condition.

GBP. 19-50.

232-2969. Principal Train Services, between London and Canterbury. From 9th September 1963 to 14th June 1964. (5E). Pamphlet. 9" x 6", 6 sides, public timetables and fares. Both East and West Canterbury. This is in a new style layout for this date and in very fine condition.

GBP. 3-75.

232-2970. Sandown to Brading. 2nd Class, Cheap Day Return Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on biscuit. Issued 1967. Near mint condition.

GBP. 1-35.

232-2971. South Eastern Division. Working Timetable of Passenger and Parcels Train Services. Main Lines (Via North Kent and Chatham). 1st June 1981 to 16th May 1982. Section WB. (31002/2). Private. 11.5" x 7.5", printed paper cover. 122 pages. Diagram map on inside front cover. Generally fine condition.

GBP. 8-75.

232-2972. South Western Division. Sectional Appendix to the Working Timetable and Books of Rules and Regulations. January 1972. (30022). Private. 11.5" x 7.5", cloth on light card cover with printed title. (1) + 151 pages. Train working instructions and information. This copy came sometime from Ashford (Middlesex) Signal Box. Fine condition.

GBP. 11.50.

232-2973. Working Timetable of Freight Train Services Regional. 17 May 1982 to 15 May 1983. (31003/1). Private. 11.5" x 7.5", printed paper cover, 103 pages. Diagram maps on inside covers. Full tables covering the whole region. Fine condition.

GBP. 9-90.

WESTERN REGION

232-2974. Accountant's Office, Western Region, Paddington. Headed Letter, for Inter-Departmental use. (3102/18). circa 1950s. 5" x 8", unused. Mint condition.

GBP. 1-60.

232-2975. Ditto but Parcels and Cartage Agent, Western Region, Paddington. (14302/323). circa 1950s. Unused. Mint condition.

GBP. 1-60.

232-2976. Ditto but Regional Public Relations and Publicity Officer, Western Region, 14 Bishop's Bridge Road, Paddington. (34002/5). circa 1950s. Unused, mint condition.

GBP. 1-60.

232-2977. Bristol Traffic District. Supplement No. 2 to Sectional Appendix to the Working Time Table, and books of Rules and Regulations. March 1966. (30008/2). Private. 11.5" x 7.5", paper cover. 71 pages. Train working instructions for Traffic Staff.

GBP. 8-25.

232-2978. Croeso 69. Cardiff General to Caernarvon via Crewe. 01 July 1969. Souvenir Ticket. 2.25" x 3.25", light card, with the Red Dragon motif and the BR arrows logo. This was the Investiture of The Prince of Wales. Not issued. Mint condition.

GBP. 1-50.

232-2979. Weekday Special Price Travel from Oxford. Handbill Faretable. (L.4). October 1963. 10" x 6", 2 sides, (Oxford) blue on white. Fares to several places in W.R. and S.R. Small snag at top edge but fine condition.

GBP. 3-00.



232-2980. British Railways Locomotive No. 9440. Real Photograph. Author unknown, taken circa 1948-1953, of professional standard. Gloss print. 11.75" x 17.5". The 0-6-0 pannier is heading a train of empty passenger stock, front left side. A very good image and action picture, well worth putting in a glazed frame. Fine condition.

GBP. 13-00.

232-2981. British Railways, Locomotive No. 67316. Standing on yard at Blaydon, July 1952. Real Photo. by Real Photographic Co. Ltd, Broadstairs. 3.5" x 5.5". This seen taking a break from shunting. These are in fine condition.

GBP. 1-50.

232-2982. Ditto but 69018. Standing on shed, place and date not known.

GBP. 1-50.

232-2983. Brompton and Piccadilly Circus Railway (Extensions) Act, 1899. To construct railways; and other purposes. 9th August 1899. H.M. Government, London. 10.75" x 7.25". 26 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.

GBP. 11-25.

232-2984. BUCHTERKIRCHEN, A. Die Verbundlokomotive der Serbischen Staatseisenbahnen. Sonderabdruck aus der Zeitschrift des Vereines deutscher Ingenieure. Jarhgang 1909, Seite 1989. Fachgebiet: Eisenbahnbetriebsmittel. 13" x 9.75", printed paper cover. 8 pages illustrated by a photo and 21 drawings. German text. A technical description of the Borsig built locomotive.

GBP. 9-75.

232-2985. BUCKNALL, Rixon. Our Railway History. By the author, London. 1945. 2nd revised and enlarged edition. 7.5" x 4.75" cloth boards. Frontis + 148 pages + 94 plates of photos. Very good content, nice book. Ottley 5601. This copy signed by Bucknall. Lacks folding map in pocket otherwise very fine condition.

GBP. 12-00.

232-2986. Bulletin of the International Union of Railways. November 1950. English Edition. 12.25" x 9.5", printed light card cover. Pages 391 to 438, illustrated as required + (2) pages of adverts. This includes an article on the Ulster Transport Authority. Fine condition.

GBP. 5-50.


CALEDONIAN RAILWAY. Official Items

232-2987. Caledonian Railway Company. Statement of Annuity, on Four per Cent. Guaranteed Annuities Stock No. 2. 302 Buchanan Street, Glasgow. Nov. 1911. J. Blackburn, Secretary. 5.25" x 8.5". As sent to proprietor. Very fine condition.

GBP. 3-50.

232-2988. Locomotive Chimney. Manuscript Engineers Drawing, as specified by and constructed for the Caledonian Railway Company, by Sharp Stewart & co. Atlas Works, Glasgow. Dated 14th September 1899. For Engine Works No. 1150. 25" x 39". In ink and part coloured with gouache on linen backed cartridge paper, in part full size and 3" to one foot scale. With detailed sectional plan and elevation views. This is the original master drawing from which printed copies would be made as needed. Most collectable, a unique item that will please. Rolled. Some slight age grubbiness but without damage.

A Star item ***** GBP. 24-00.



232-2989. Caledonian Railway (Conversion of Stock) Act, 1890. To convert stock; and other purposes. 25th July 1890. London: H.M. Government. 10.5" x 7.25", 5 pages. This and those following are disbound and in generally fine condition.

GBP. 6-50.

232-2990. Ditto but ... (Edinburgh, Leith, and Newhaven Extension Lines) Act, 1890. To make and maintain railways; to raise money; and other purposes. 4th August 1890. 36 pages.

GBP. 12-00.

232-2991. Ditto but .. (Edinburgh and Leith Lines) Act, 1891. To make and maintain railways; raise money; and other purposes. 3rd July 1891. 19 pages.

GBP. 10-75.

232-2992. Ditto but (Additional Powers) Act, 1891. To make railways; abandon a portion of the Glasgow Central Railway; Increase subscriptions to the Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway Company; Reviving powers and extending time; purchase the Shield Hall Branch Railway; Modify certain rights of other companies; and other purposes. 5th August 1891. 30 pages.

GBP. 11-50.

232-2993. Ditto but Caledonian Railway Act, 1896. For further powers; revive and extend time to complete certain railways; and other purposes. 20th July 1896. 39 pages.

GBP. 12-25.

232-2994. Ditto but Act, 1897. To construct a new Docks, and Railways; For further powers and other purposes. 15th July 1897. 30 pages.

GBP. 11-50.

232-2995. The Caledonian Railway (Lesmahagow Branches) Act, 1860. To more completely merge the branches; and other purposes. Royal Assent, 14th June 1860. London: H.M. Government. 12" x 7.5", 17 pages, black on blue. Disbound. Royal Assent copy.

GBP. 15-00.

232-2996. Cambrian Railways Company. Goods Invoice. (27). 5.5" x 8.25", with Notice of conditions. Rubber stamped from "Llanidloes" Station, in 1894. Scarce piece.

A Star item ***** GBP. 5-75.

232-2997. Canadian Pacific Ships. The C.P. Ships Container Way to and from Canada and the U.S.A. Canadian Pacific Railway, London. 1972. Brochure, with information for manufacturers and those shipping foods overseas. 5.75" x 44". 2 sides. With a detailed colour map of parts of Canada showing railways and many places named; on the reverse is a list of various container types with specifications for each. Folds to 5.75" x 3.5". Near mint condition.

GBP. 1-80.



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