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Discover Britain's Scenic Railway

1990

Savers From London

1985

Bath

1992

Short Breaks

1985

Cornish Railcard

1985

Have a Nice Day

1985

Young Person's Railcard

1985

Kids Out Quids In

Hello Mother Hello Father

1985

Sometimes it's a Bit of a Squash

1987

The Journey of a Nighttime

1988

Savers From London

1985

Jersey & Guernsey as Close as Your local Station

Poster, British Rail poster, (Inter City Weekend First), Proof copy, Picture of people sat inside a train, Inter City Weekend first upgrade to special first class accommodation for just £3 extra, For full details, Pick up a leaflet at stations and rail appointed travel agents, 2 January to 9 May 1992, (Other IDs AQ0187).

Inter City Weekend First

1992
Poster, British Rail poster, (Take a Trip Back to the Golden Age of Industry), Proof copy, Explore britain's industrial Heritage, 5 photographs on a printed cloth background, Discover the fascinating world of Britain's Industrial Heritage, Ask at British rail Travel Centres for our attractive free colour brochure or ring 01-200 0200 for your copy, (Other IDs PO85/A1(Unreadable)).

Take a Trip Back to the Golden Age of Industry

Poster, British Rail poster, (Leave the Long Distance Driving to Us), Proof copy, Picture of lakeside with mountainous backdrop, Pick up a brochure at any any main rail station or telephone, 0345 090700, Inter City, April 1992, (Other IDs AB0226/B1514.92)

Leave the Long Distance Driving to Us

1992
Poster, British Railways Board, poster, (Make the Most of a Family Railcard), Promoting the family railcard,Photograph of family in street 1-4 adults at half price,1-4 children at £1 each, Photograph of Jimmy Savile, "This is the age of the train", Bottle green, January 1981, (Other IDs P459/7600/1181).

Make the Most of a Family Railcard

1981
Poster, British Rail Inter City poster, (Inter City Savers from London), Proof copy, Coloured picture of 125 train leaving tunnel and a list of fares to various cities from London, 1984, (Other IDs PO1295/884).

Inter City Savers from London

1984
Poster, British Rail Intercity poster, (First Class), Inset photograph of passenger licking notes on a train, Together with message promoting first class travel, Printed in black and cream background, September 1991, (Other IDs AB 0071/B35/9/91).

First Class

1991
Poster, British Rail (Inter City) poster, (First Class Executive Ticket), Proof poster, Promoting the executive ticket by explaining each of its elements: First class return ticket, Refreshment vouchers, Free Car parking, London Underground Zone, Tickets, February 1992, (Other IDs A3/2.92).

First Class Executive Ticket

1992
Poster, British Rail, Bargain Fares by Train and Ship to Ireland, 1982. Coloured photolithograph depicting a lake and mountains with three inset photographs showing a Sealink ship, walkers on a country lane and a horse-drawn caravan. Green background. Text reads "London 'round trip' fares from £31" and "This is the age of the train". Proof copy, May 1982, reference E2025(b)/5.82.

Bargain Fares by Train and Ship to Ireland

1982
Poster, British Rail Intercity poster, (When You Can Use Your Saver and Supersaver), Table sorting out validity of tickets for period 1 October 1990 to 30 April 1991, Together with footnote regarding ticket restrictions, September 1990, (Other IDs AO1774/A4/9.90 - 4.91).

When You Can Use Your Saver and Supersaver

1990
Poster, British Rail poster, (First Class), Proof copy, Cream background, Picture of woman with wine, Why not try the competitively priced Scottish Executive Ticket, One sinple transaction provides: *First class return travel, *Seat or sleeper reservations as appropriate, *Choice of meal appropriate to the timeof day, *Free car parking for up to seven days, *London Underground Zone 1 tickets, *Use of the full wash and shower facilities at London Euston, (Other IDs AB0073 B8/9.91).

First Class

1991
Poster, British Rail poster, (Take the Car the Easy Way), Man in beige cardigan, Woman in red jumper, Motorail Summer '81, 1981, (Other IDs P780/1280).

Take the Car the Easy Way

1981
Poster, British Rail poster, (Discover Britain's Scenic Railways), Picture of train passing through the countryside, Discover Britain's Scenic Railways, To see the best iof britain by train, Pick up a copy of britain's Scenic Rail Journeys' from British Rail, (Other IDs PO5987/A1/indef/SPL).

Discover Britain's Scenic Railways

Poster, British Rail (Inter City) poster, (Newcastle), Proof poster, Painting of York station roof and catenary support, celebrating the launching of the Inter City 225 from London to Edinburgh, September 1991, (Other IDs A1/9.91 AA0082A).

York

1991
Poster, British Rail poster, (Bargain Fares by Train and Ship), Red top and bottom with three photos in the middle, Bargain fares...by train and ship, Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Pick up a brochure from principle stations for details of selected fares, this is the age of the train, December 1982, (Other IDs E2135/1500A/1282).

Bargain Fares by Train and Ship

1982
Poster, British Rail poster, (It's Cheaper in a Group), Proof Copy, Pink background, Picture of a group of people with cheesy grins, It's cheaper in a group, The bigger the party - the more travel free, Ask the group travel leaflet for full details, April 1985, (Othe IDs PO1819/3645/APR85).

It's Cheaper in a Group

1985
Poster, British Rail poster, (Now You Need to Hold a Photocard for all Season Tickets), White background, Green top and bottom, Drawings of man woman and child with their faces inside a photocard, (Other IDs PO2211/B35/685. to replace poster coded PO1798).

Now You Need to Hold a Photocard for all Season Tickets

Poster, British Rail poster, (Renewing Your Season? Switch Over to Capital Card), Light blue background, Electric socket and plug with bus and two trains protruding from it, The only card to combine London's rail, bus and underground for regular commuters, (Other IDs PO2495A/DR/885).

Renewing Your Season? Switch Over to Capital Card

Poster, Network South East poster, (You Should See What You've Been Missing), Pale blue/white background, Multi coloured images of boats at sea, You should see what you've been missing, London Boat show, Earls Court 7-17 January 1993, Inter City Network South East, January 1993, (Other IDs AQ0514)

You Should See What You've Been Missing

1993
Poster, British Rail poster, (Meadowhall Now Stopping for Shopping), White background, Drawing of a train at Meadowhall station, A new station for Europe's finest shopping centre, Our new station at Meadowhall is now open, Pick up a leaflet at your local staffed station, August 1990, (Other IDs NI025/110/8.90).

Meadowhall Now Stopping for Shopping

1990
Poster, British Rail poster, (The Gift That Says You Want to See Them Soon), Pale blue background, The Gift That Says You Want to See Them Soon, A gift for all seasons, Picture of family at railway station, Animated pictures of the four seasons, Gift vouchers can be used for buying a loved one's Railcard, Or for those special occasions throughout the year when you want to get together, Gift vouchers can be bought or exchanged at any BR station or appointed travel agent, They are available in units of £1.25 and £10 and come with a choice of attractive gift cards and envelopes, We're getting there, January 1985, (Other IDs PO2776/4135/1185).

The Gift That Says You Want to See Them Soon

1985
Poster, British Rail poster, (Now the Allround Service to Exeter), White/blue background, Now the Allround Service to Exeter, Pie diagram with a house, A train and a bus on it, The E1 route is your local link with Exmouth station, Fast, Frequent from early to late, (Other IDs JI0005/60/686).

Now the Allround Service to Exeter

Poster, British Rail poster, (British Rail Welsh Games), Light blue background, Picture of man running, British Rail Welsh Games, Wales v Cyprus, Israel, Scotland, N. Ireland, With junior relays, June 1989, (Other IDs PO5028B/B1/6.87).

British Rail Welsh Games

1989
Poster, British Rail poster, (Now the Allround Service to Exeter), White/blue background, Now the Allround Service to Exeter, Pie diagram with a house, a train and a bus on it, The E1 route is your local link with Exmouth Station, Fast, Frequent, From early to late, August 1990, (Other IDs JI0005/60/686).

Now the Allround Service to Exeter

1990
Poster, British Rail poster, (Where We Took Mummy and Daddy Yesterday), White background, Children's drawing of a train, Castle, The sea, A river, An ice cream, Get your free "Days out by train" leaflet here, July 1987, (Other IDs LI0065/A1/7.87).

Where We Took Mummy and Daddy Yesterday

1987
Poster, Inter City poster, (Catch Up on Your Free Time), Image of two children carrying balloons along the sea front, Inter City, Catch up on your free time, For your copy of the new Inter City Leisure Travel brochure, Visit your nearest Inter City station or phone 081-200 0200, 1991, (Other IDs AQ0160/B35/10.91).

Catch Up on Your Free Time

1991
Poster, British Railways (Inter City) poster, (A Great Deal for People Travelling Together), Advertises reservation of up to four seats for £1 - up to 2 hours before the train starts its journey and seats reserved on connecting Inter City trains, Illustration - Four "Happy Families" cards - mother, father, daughter, son in train playing "Happy Families", 1986, (Other IDs PO2909/A3/APR86).

A Great Deal for People Travelling Together

1986
Poster, British Rail poster, (Inter City Free Seat Reservations Over Christmas and New Year), White background, Silver swallow 3emblem on pink background, Inter City free seat reservations over Christmas and New Year, 16 December 1992 - 6 January 1993, Book now and guarantee a seat on the train of your choice, Reserve at over 300 stations nationally from mid November onwards, Offer available to customers travelling in standard accomodation on Inter City trains* between 16 December and 6 January, November 1992, (Other IDs AQ0511/A3/11.92).

Inter City Free Seat Reservations Over Christmas and New Year

1992
Poster, British Railways (Inter City) poster, (Inter City Nightrider), Advertises London - Scotland from £19, Video lounge on some trains, Valid from 12 January 1986, Illustrated with head and shoulders, side view, of 18th century man silhouetted against full moon and train passing through moon-lit landscape, 1986, (Other IDs PO2804B/2585/1.86).

Inter City Nightrider

1986
Poster, British Railways, (Rail Rovers), Yellow background with facimile of a compass and the words, "Freedom in any Direction, N.S.E.W.," (Other IDs PO4256/A4/387).

Rail Rovers

Poster, British Rail Board (Inter City) poster, (National Garden Festival Stoke-on-Trent), Proof Copy, Painting of head on view of diesel locomotive in yellow, Surrounded by banks of multi-coloured flowers, With message to take the train to the greatest show of 1986, Together with ticket details, Text in blue and white/blue background, April 1986.

National Garden Festival Stoke-on-Trent

1986
Poster, British Rail (Inter City) poster, (Savers From London), Gives examples of some saver fares, With further information of how to get more details, Illustration - picture of HST, head-on, travelling through countryside, Painted in simple style, 1985, (Other IDs PO2643/A1/1085).

Savers From London

1985
Poster, British Rail (Inter City) poster, (Catch Up On Your History), Proof Copy, White background with cartoon picture of church, Castles and houses, With 125 train in foreground and the words, "Catch a modern Inter City train andsee Olde England, 1985, (Other IDs PO2519/700/1085).

Catch Up On Your History

1985
Poster, British Rail (Inter City), poster, The Greatest Show of "86" National Garden Festival, 1985 September, Topiary Heading promoting the 1986 National Garden Festival at Stoke on Trent - May to October and group booking facility, multi colour garden festival scene.

The Greatest Show of "86" National Garden Festival

1985 September
Poster, British Railways Board poster, (Devon - It's all Just a Train Ride Away), Proof Poster, Colour photograph of yacht against harbour background, With promotional text, Text in black on white background, (1 of 2), May 1990, (Other IDs J10161/650/5.90).

Devon - It's all Just a Train Ride Away

1990
Poster, British Rail poster, (More Trains Per Hour, More Miles Per Hour), In association with Lancashire County Council, Illustrated with artist's impression of Pacer trains in shades of red and white, Advertises new fast Pacer service to Liver pool every hour, 1986, (Other IDs L10017A(4)/40/986).

More Trains Per Hour, More Miles Per Hour

1986
Poster, British Rail poster, In association with London Underground, (Switch on to a Capitalcard Zone), Shows Underground map explaining zones, Representations in bottom left left hand corner of 3 pin plug with, as pins, London Bus, Underground train, Suburban train, Poster describes advantages of a card, gives zone of the station (3b) and prices of card, Weekly Monthly, Quarterly and annually, 1984, (Other IDs M00668(B)/1184).

Switch on to a Capitalcard Zone

1984
Poster, British Rail poster, (Your Days Out Together in West Wales), Illustrated with cartoon style map of region with pictures representing various attractions of the area, Small reproduction in right hand bottom corner of leaflet giving information, 1986, (Other IDs J10012/B5/686).

Your Days Out Together in West Wales

1986