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    How did railtours work in BR days?

    Talking of Merrymakers , i have dug into my collection and stock and have a few of the publicity flyers, handbills and brochures all used to promote the excursions . i will have all of these and more scanned and listed on my site at www.transportpasttimes Image 1 - 1972 London Midland Region...
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    The North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair - June 2024 - Save the Date

    MAP Group Publications - Andy Dyer from Lincolnshire , will be with us for the first time. Map Group produce the UK Wide Bus Fleet Handbooks , so the very latest issues will be available along with any back issues your after . As Andy is also a model railway enthusiast , he will also have a...
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    The North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair - June 2024 - Save the Date

    With now just 10 weeks to go till the event , i can now confirm the last few traders and exhibiters Bob Webb - Bob needs no introduction as he is so well known in Railway and Transport Circles , based in the North Bob covers just about everything . His space will be the largest on the day and...
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    The Changing Face of Electrification - Seen through BR Publicity

    Just though i would share a few interesting Official British Railways and British Rail Handbills , showing the changing face of Electrification , that i have come across this week Liverpool Street to Shenfield, Liverpool to Crewe , Midland Electrics and Argyle Link Lines . Now i have started...
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    The Highwayman Service

    To add to a discussion back in May 2023 ( its closed so i can not add it ) , i have just today come across the Handbill Flyer for the Service Very Class 40 based , not just the photo but also the logo . Hope that just rounds off the discussion and subject See scans attached . I have now...
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    BR Freightliner Timetable - January 1972 Garston Liverpool

    Just come across some 1960s/70s BR Freightliner Material, mostly Handbills and Folders with inserts, wanted to share as not really seen too many before The January 1972 Garston Timetable detailing routes to 12 different locations during the week Sure those trains and routes will stir a few...
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    Railway Track Diagrams and Atlases

    No thank you 8A - as an aside do feel free to bring along some copies of your Merseyside Traction Book to the Crewe event in June , i am sure there could be some interested takers , message me either way
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    Railway Track Diagrams and Atlases

    Morning, sorry my statement did leave it open to the honest observations above. Yes it would just and only be covers that i can and will scan for my site , that is what i can do to conform to the publishers rights etc. When i can say for example with an official British Rail leaflet...
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    Railway Track Diagrams and Atlases

    Just started to sort out a large collection of Railway Track Diagrams, Atlases and the Like . A real mix of the Quail Track Diagrams and TRACKmap Publications along with R.A Cooke Track Publications and some very unique issues for the UK's Minor Railways , as well as a good bundle of Miles and...
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    The North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair - June 2024 - Save the Date

    Our 15th Trader is all now signed up and confirmed . i hope over the next 6 weeks to be able to confirm the final 7 , so will add details as they are confirmed . Andrew & Ruth Napier , well know in collecting circles for their display of quality hardware, especially silverware , and other...
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    The North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair - June 2024 - Save the Date

    Bowden Publishing , will be attending and presenting there range of current publications. These will include some of the latest releases covering both Rail , Tram and Light Rail topics .
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    The North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair - June 2024 - Save the Date

    The Railways Children Charity - David Maidment OBE . David will be manning the Railway Children Charity Stand , he has said he can not guarantee that his loco Class 66 850 will be in the same location . With Christmas Cards, Calendars , and some quality hardbacked books , David will also be...
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    The North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair - June 2024 - Save the Date

    Brian Moakes - A very well known trader of many years , based in Buckinghamshire . Brian is the man for all things paper - Handbills, Wagon Labels, Timetables, Flyers, Posters , if its been printed then he will have an example on show .
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    Platform 5 - Motive Power Pocket Books

    Wrong choice of word , sorry , just the Big Combined always seemed out of reach on my pocket money , Platform 5 and Ian Allan
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    Platform 5 - Motive Power Pocket Books

    Now on to the Combined Volumes , those Hard backed specials that only the posh kids seemed to have. You never saw them out on spotting days , kept a home clean , for neat under lining later that evening or even at the weekend . I have just come across almost a 30 year run, so thought i would...

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