Beer mat, British Rail Class 87

Beer mat, illustrating British Rail Class 87 electric locomotive No 87002, reverse reads "For local or Inter-City journeys...train services have the right answer to your travel needs, certainly in these days trains make sense, ask for details at your local station or rail Travel Agent or phone 061.832 8353", c1975.

Before convenient packaging was invented, station refreshment rooms, hotels and dining cars served food and drink in silverware and fine china. All sets needed to match and could not be used if chipped or incomplete. Cups, cutlery and crockery were embellished with the company name to help prevent losses and theft.