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233-3481. ADDERSON, Richard., and Graham Kenworthy. Series editor Vic Mitchell. Ely to Kings Lynn, including the Stoke Ferry Branch. Midhurst: Middleton Press. January 2002. Reprint of the October 2000 first edition. "Eastern Main Lines" series. 9.5" x 6.75", pictorial boards. 96 pages with 120 photos, 28 large scale maps, and some reproductions. Giving a brief history and description of the traffic. As new condition.
233-3482. Addison Road Station, West London Railway. Might be circa 1949. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.5" x 5.5". Taken from the up platform, adjacent to the footbridge, looking across the lines to the other platform. All signals in view are semaphore type. Very fine condition.
233-3483. Ditto but taken from the down platform. Otherwise as before. Very fine condition.
233-3484. ADLEY, Robert. Covering my Tracks. Recollections of the end of steam. Guild Publishing by arrangement with Patrick Stephens Ltd., London. 1988. 9.5" x 8". Cloth boards in a near mint condition wrapper. 192 pages illustrated by many colour photos. Pictures by the author from the mid-1960s, around several parts of England, and a visit to Turkey in 1986. Near mint condition.
233-3485. An Album of Railway Engines. Issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills. Branch of The Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland, Limited. (Printers number on back cover 10334). Complete with the full set of fifty Wills Cigarette Cards, (1936 issue), gummed into the booklet in the appropriate printed positions. Album and cards are all original printings. 7.25" x 5", (20) pages, including covers, all in grey light card, printed in black with parts in red. The front cover and inside front cover both have illustrations from original drawings and there are full printed descriptions at the side of each printed space for the cards. No. 7 has the notation that this engine was used to draw the Royal Funeral Train from Paddington to Windsor on 28th January 1936. Each of the 50 cards are 1.25" x 2.5" on light card with a full colour illustration of the locomotive type from an original painting and the title on lower margin. A most delightful find that will seldom be found on offer. The album has a small ink stain on the bottom edge and another on back cover lower corner but is otherwise in generally fine condition. The cards are in very fine condition.
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233-3486. ALLCHIN, M.C.V. A History of Highland Locomotives. Railway Hobbies Ltd, Southsea. 1947. 1st edition. 8.5" x 5.25" boards. 72 pages illustrated by 85 photos and 21 drawings. Gives stock lists and specifications. Ottley 6167. Near mint condition.
233-3487. ALLEN, Cecil J. Railway Building. John H. Shaw & Co. Limited, London. (1926). 1st edition. 8" x 5.75", pictorial cloth boards. Colour frontis plate + 4 + 192 pages illustrated by some 136 photos and diagrams + 7 colour plates, all of which are from original paintings. A general book on the making of railways and locomotives, in Britain and elsewhere. The content of this is the same as "The Iron Road" by the same author, but was published with only half the colour plates. See Ottley 2423. Bright, in fine condition.
233-3488. ALLEN, G. Freeman., Compiled by. Last Years of British Steam. First series. Ian Allan Ltd., London. (1967). First edition. 9.75" x 7.5", cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. (128) pages with an Introduction and 189 photos with descriptions. Illustrating the days when you could see a steam locomotive named "Luckie Mucklebackit" on train between Largo and Lundin Links, and many others of equal interest. Ottley 10437. Very fine condition.
233-3489. ALLEN, P.C., and A.B. MacLeod. Rails in the Isle of Wight. George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London. 1967. First edition. 10" x 7.5", cloth boards in a fine condition wrapper. With a colour frontis plate from an original painting by Hamilton Ellis + 68 pages with a map and 10 gradient profile diagrams + a colour plate from a painting by Ellis + (60) pages with 127 photos and some facsimile reproductions. A history and description with a great deal of personal material and recollections of various people. A nice book. Ottley 9899. Very fine condition.
233-3490. Allhallows Station. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.25" x 5.25". A view from the side looking toward the island platform, with passenger train waiting. Very fine condition.
233-3491. The Ambergate Railway Company's Nottingham Extension and Station Act, 3rd July 1854. London: H.M. Government. 10.5" x 7.25", 8 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
233-3492. American Locomotive Company, New York. Three Cylinder 4-8-2 Locomotive and eight wheeled tender for the Lehigh Valley Railroad, No. 5000. Manufacturers Publicity Photographic Card, Order No. B-164. February 1924. 3" x 8", with a posed picture of the newly built locomotive and brief specifications on verso. Slight fading but fine condition.
233-3493. American Railway Engineering Association. Bulletin. Number 409. February 1939. A.R.E.A. Chicago, U.S.A. Individual copies. 9" x 6" printed paper cover, pages 457 to 640, illustrated as required + 19 fold-out drawings and tables + (4) + (2) pages of adverts, many pictorial. Substantial technical papers on all aspects of the construction and maintenance of railways and railroads, with an emphasis on earth works, permanent way, structures and buildings, etcetera. Generally fine condition.
233-3494. Ditto but No. 413. November 1939. (2) + pages 25 to 183 + 20 fold-outs + 1 page. Strange pagination but complete as issued and called for. Generally fine condition.
233-3495. American Railway Engineering Association. Proceedings of the Annual Convention, March 1951. Volume 52. A.R.E.A. Chicago, USA. 1951. 9.25" x 6" publishers cloth boards, gilt title on spine. xii + 909 pages illustrated by photos and drawings + 22 fold-outs + v 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. With 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.
233-3496. Amtrak. Harrisburg-Philadelphia Route. Train Timetables, January 1986. Brochure. 9" x 19.25", 2 sides. Public timetables and information. With thru connecting service to New York. Near mint condition.
233-3497. Amtrak Introduces "The Carolinian". New Daytime Service between Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Richmond and New York. Effective November 1984. Brochure. 9" x 4", 4 sides, illustrated with 3 photos and a diagram map. An introductory description of the service. Near mint condition.
233-3498. ANDERSON, R.C., and G.G.A. Frankis. A History of Western National. Newton Abbot: David & Charles Limited. 1979. First edition. 8.75" x 5.75", cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. 202 pages with several photographs. A quite detailed history of this West of England bus company, that was much involved with the Great Western Railway, and other railways over the years. Generally very fine condition.
233-3499. "Arrival of The High Sheriff of Cheshire at the Mottram Station." Wood Engraved Drawing. Picture size 5.5" x 9", on an extracted page from The Illustrated London News. 7th April 1855, 15.75" x 10.75". Showing the train hauled by a 2-2-2 locomotive with six-wheel tender drawing into the station; the platforms, adjoining road and a bridge are crowded with people, and several horse drawn carriages wait outside the station. Together with, "Cheshire Javelin-Man, in the Sheriff's Procession", 7" x 3". Included is a lengthy text article. This is in fine condition.
233-3500. ATKINSON, J.B. The West London Joint Railways. London: Ian Allan Ltd. 1984. First edition. 9.5" x 7", cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. 128 pages with over 200 photos and several track layout plans and maps. An historical description. There has been some most interesting traffic using these lines over the years. Very fine condition.
233-3501. Atlantic & St. Lawrence Railroad Company. Certificate for One Share of One Hundred Pounds Sterling in the Capital Stock. Issued in January 1930, signed by all parties and printed with a "One Shilling" Revenue Stamp. This railway was incorporated in February 1845 and later came under lease to the Canadian National Railway Company, which was the successor to the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada. 7.5" x 11.75", grey & black on white quality paper, engraved in an ornate style with a decorative border by the "Continental Bank Note Company, New York." Incorporating an attractive vignette showing a 4-4-0 locomotive on train at a station. The Certificate has been "Cancelled" by two rubber stampings and has been affixed to a sheet, 7.5" x 11.75", with 25 unused "Three Pound Sterling" payment coupons that have been disallowed due to the cancellation. Superb history, seldom found on offer. Generally fine condition.
233-3502. The Ayrshire and Bridge of Weir Railway Act, 1846. To make a railway from Johnstone to the Bridge of Weir, with a branch to Kilbarchen. Royal Assent 27th July 1846. H.M. Government, London. 12.5" x 8". 1 + 17 pages. Disbound. Royal Assent copy. Very fine condition.
233-3503. Ayrshire and Wigtownshire Railway Act, 1887. To incorporate a company to maintain and work the Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway; and other purposes. 23rd May 1887. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25". 7 pages. Disbound. Slight fraying on edge.
233-3504. Baker Street and Waterloo Railway Act, 1910. To construct a subway; and other purposes. 26th July 1910. London: H.M. Government. 10.25" x 7.25", 21 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
233-3505. BALLANTYNE, Hugh. Southern Steam in Colour. London: Jane's Publishing Co. Ltd. 1985. First edition. 7.5" x 9.5", pictorial boards. 96 pages with an Introduction and 96 photographs with long descriptions. Pictures taken during the 1950s & 1960s, mostly in the Eastern Division of the Southern Region. Very fine condition.
233-3506. Ballymena and Larne Railway Act, 1879. For further powers. 21st July 1879. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25". 7 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
233-3507. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Certificate of Ten Shares of Common Capital Stock, at a Par value of One Hundred Dollars each. Issued in May 1958, fully signed by all required parties and impressed with the Company Seal. 7.5" x 11.5", blue and black on white, engraved in an ornate style with a decorative border on quality paper, 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 attached to an open truck loaded with wooded barrels, that I presume held water for the boiler, followed by two passenger carriages. The certificate has been "Cancelled, August 1958" by rubber stamp and three holes punched in two signatures. An impressive piece that is suited for mounting in a glazed frame for display. Very fine condition.
233-3508. "The Baltimore and Ohio Railway, Tray Run Viaduct." Wood Engraved Drawing. Picture size 9.5" x 13.5", it is not split. On two extracted pages of The Illustrated London News. 18th May 1861, each of 15.5" x 10.5". Showing a detailed perspective view of the structure taken from above the river side, train is crossing over the deep gorge. Together with "Boardtree Hill." 6.5" x 9", showing a wide view with four trains all on different levels; and "Kingswood Tunnel." 4.5" x 6", showing a train emerging from the portal. Including a quite long text article. Super history. Very fine condition.
233-3509. Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway Act, 1887. To abandon certain railways; and for further powers; and other purposes. 8th August 1887. H.M. Government, London. 10.25" x 7.5". 29 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
233-3510. BARMAN, Christian. Early British Railways. With sixteen reproductions of old prints and drawings. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books Limited. 1950. First Edition. "A King Penguin Book". 7.25" x 5", pictorial boards in a generally fine condition wrapper. 40 pages with some neat sketch drawings in text + 16 colour plates. An account of the early British railway engineers and their work during the mid-nineteenth century. A most delightful book in a much collected series. Ottley 392. Fine condition.
233-3511. Barnsley and Doncaster, Bus and Rail Timetable Supplement. Commencing 5th June 1977. By Sheffield Newspapers Ltd. 6.5" x 4", pictorial paper cover. 45 pages public timetables.
233-3512. BARRETT, David., Brian Bridgeman, and Denis Bird. A M. & S.W.J.R. Album. A Pictorial History of the Midland and South Western Junction Railway. Vol. 1. 1872-1899. Redbrick Publishing, Swindon. 1981. First edition. 8.25" x 5.75", pictorial light card cover. (80) pages with 80 illustrations in text, and 2 maps and a diagram. A history and description. Many of the Victorian era pictures not previously published.
233-3513. Belfast and County Down Railway. Belfast to Helen's Bay. Third class, One Day Excursion, Ticket. 1.25" x 2.5" by Bell Punch Company London. Paper, black on green. Fine condition.
233-3514. Belfast and Northern Counties Railway Act, 1878. To reconstruct a loop railway; subscribe to the Ballymena, Cushendall, and Redbay Railway; buy lands; and other purposes. 4th July 1878. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25". 14 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
233-3515. Belfast and Northern Counties Railway Act, 1895. To make a railway; purchase the Draperstown Railway; raise money; and other purposes. 6th July 1895. London: H.M. Government. 10.25" x 7", 18 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
233-3516. Belfast Central Railway (Abandonment) Act, 6th August 1885. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.5". 5 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
233-3517. B.L.S. Triebwagen Ce 2/4. Drawing, for model maker. By Modellbau, Esmo Norma. No. 042. 14th September 1936. 11.5" x 43", white on blue print, to a scale of 1:45. With detailed drawings in all views, with dimensions and constructional notes. German text. For building in 0 or 1 gauge. Folded, very fine condition.
233-3518. BETT, W.H., and J. C. Gillham. Edited by J.H. Price. The Tramways of the North Midlands. The Light Railway Transport League, London. (1974). First edition in this form, it being adapted from "Great British Tramway Networks", 4th edition, published in 1962. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial light card cover. 52 pages, including covers, illustrated by 64 photos and 5 maps in text, with 10 fleet lists. Map on inside front cover. Giving a descriptive history of the systems and stock in Chesterfield, Matlock, Ashover, Mansfield, Nottingham, Newark, Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Loughborough, Leicester. Ottley 8995. Very fine condition.
233-3519. BETT, W.H., and J.C. Gillham. Edited by J.H. Price. The Tramways of South Yorkshire and Humberside. London: Light Railway Transport League. (1975). First edition in this form, being a revision from 4th edition published in 1962. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial light card cover. 76 pages, including covers. With 98 photos, 11 maps, several detailed lists and a bibliography. A descriptive history. Covering Barnsley, Dearne District, Doncaster, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Mexborough & Swinton, Rotherham, Sheffield. Ottley 9252. As new condition.
233-3520. BLENKINSOP, R.J. Reflections of the Big Four. Oxford: Oxford Publishing Co. 1978. 1st edition. 11.5" x 8.25", cloth boards in a fine condition wrapper. (96) pages with a Preface and 96 photos with descriptions. Pictures taken during the period 1969 to 1972, which makes the title seem quite strange to me, albeit that the subjects were being built by one or other of the Big Four companies. Ottley 8105. Very fine condition.
233-3521. Bluebell Railway. Sheffield Park. Admit One to Platform & Museum. Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on white with light red oval. Issued 1963. Very fine condition.
233-3522. Bluebell Railway. Timetable, 1975. 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.
233-3523. The Boys Own Paper. London. 3 copies from January and February 1894. 11.25" x 8.25", (16) pages, each. Containing a complete three page article by W.J. Gordon, The Railway Mail. Illustrated by photos and drawings. Mainly about locomotives.
233-3524. Ditto but one copy from September, 1893. With article by the Rev. A.H. Malan, Some New Great Western Engines. With photos and drawing. The "Achilles".
233-3525. Bradshaw's Railway Manual Shareholders' Guide and Directory, 1869. A new edition with enlarged type and an introduction by C.R. Clinker. David & Charles Limited, Newton Abbot. 1969. First printing in this form. 8.75" x 5.5", cloth boards, gilt title on spine, in a near mint condition. wrapper. (6) pages with introduction + 24 + 460 + 118 pages, packed with detailed information on all British railways and on numerous railways overseas + 2 fold-out maps. See Ottley 7949. This in near mint condition.
233-3526. Brecon & Merthyr Railway. Engineer's Department. Materials Used during fortnight ending ..... Form. 13.25" x 8.25". Written in 1923 for materials used by a Blacksmith in the Cardiff Section. Rubber stamped by the "G.W.R. Divisional Engineer."
233-3527. Brentnor Station. Real Photograph. J.H. Aston. 3.5" x 5.5". A view taken from the track side opposite the signalbox, looking back to the platforms where a train is waiting. Very fine condition.
233-3528. British & Irish Steam Packet Co. Ltd. Liverpool to Dublin. Carriage Paid 5/4. One dog, accompanied. Return Ticket. Edmondson. Black on off-white, issued 1948. Return half only.
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