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Discover Britain's Scenic Railway

Discover Britain's Scenic Railway

1990
The Journey of a Nighttime

The Journey of a Nighttime

1988
Bath

Bath

1992
Savers From London

Savers From London

1985
Have a Nice Day

Have a Nice Day

1985
Kids Out Quids In

Kids Out Quids In

Hello Mother Hello Father

Hello Mother Hello Father

1985
Young Person's Railcard

Young Person's Railcard

1985
Savers From London

Savers From London

1985
Cornish Railcard

Cornish Railcard

1985
Sometimes it's a Bit of a Squash

Sometimes it's a Bit of a Squash

1987
Short Breaks

Short Breaks

1985
Jersey & Guernsey as Close as Your local Station

Jersey & Guernsey as Close as Your local Station

Poster, British Rail, Passenger Timetable, 1985 - 1986. Coloured lithograph depicting the British Rail double arrow symbol in yellow on a blue background. The double arrow logo is shown in a perspective view, with trains, including an InterCity 125 High Speed Train, leading in four directions. Text below reads "Available from principal stations and main station bookstalls. Price £3.30" Below is the double arrow logo in red and the slogan "We're getting there". Printed by Nuscreen Publicity. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm. (Other IDs PO1791/2325/3.85).

British Rail Passenger Timetable 1985-1986

1985
Poster, British Rail (Inter City) poster, (Manchester Pullman), Advertises the new Pullman services, Manchester (Piccadilly) Stockport and Wilmslow to london, Lists advantages, Illustrated with Pullman coat -of -arms and photograph of exterior part of the carriage named after Emmeline Parkhurst, 1986, (Other IDs PO2586C/B10 1/2/ 186).

Manchester Pullman

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 Rail poster, (From Bath to Bruges), Yellow background, Pictures of Golden Rail holiday brochures, Unbeatable value, Pick up a brochure, February 1985, (Other IDs GOO179/3800/FEB85).

From Bath to Bruges

1985
Poster, British Rail poster, (Britain's Scenic Railways), Proof copy, Camera with countryside picture in its lens, Large picture of a train travelling through the countryside, Photographic competition in association with Amateur Photographer, Join in our great competition for 1987........., or phone 01-200 0200, For a copy of the competition details, 1987, (Other IDs PO4185A/B12/3.87 id87).

Britain's Scenic Railways

1987
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, (Inter City Motorail Bargain Offer. Take Your Car by Motorail), White background, Image of man with camera next to blue Ford car in countryside, For as little as £25 just book a maximum of two weeks in advance or anytime up to 16.00 the day before travelling and make big savings. Offer available from 1 November to 7 December 1991, 12 january to 13 february and 29 February to 4 April 1992 inclusive, October 1991, (Other IDs AB0117/A2/10.91).

Inter City Motorail Bargain Offer. Take Your Car by Motorail

1991
Poster, British Railways, T.G.I.F. (Thank Goodness it's Friday), Spend the weekend with someone special on a cheap weekend return, 1981. Coloured lithograph with a photograph of a young couple running through the countryside, holding hands. Inset at bottom right is a photograph of television personality Jimmy Savile, in a blue tracksuit with the British Rail double arrow logo. Blank box for sample fares. Below are the words "This is the age of the train" and the British Rail double arrow logo. Text at bottom reads "Published by BRB (Central Advertising Services). P1032/381. Printed in Great Britain by Impress (Acton) Ltd." Format double royal.

TGIF (Thank Goodness it's Friday)

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 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 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, British Rail (Inter City) poster, (Leeds), Proof poster, Painting of exterior of Leeds station and coach as reflected in a coach side, To celebrate the launch of Inter City 225 from London to Edinburgh, September 1991, (Other IDs A1/9.91 AA082D).

Leeds

1991
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 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, (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 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), Inter City, February 1989, Featuring painting "Officers Banquet", by the artist "Frans Hals" with text promoting Inter City seat reservations, multi colour painting with black lettering on white background.

Inter City

1989 February
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, (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 Rail Intercity, Bath, by Brendan Neiland, reflections of Pulteney Bridge in the River Avon with weir, printed by Cancol Ltd, 1992. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 635 x 1016mm. (Other IDs AQ0524).

Bath

1992
Poster, British Rail (Inter City) poster, (Newcastle), Proof poster, Painting of Newcaastle station roof, Partly reflected in the side of a train, To celebrate the launching of the Inter City 225 from London to Edinburgh, September 1991, (Other IDs A1/9.91 AA0082E).

Newcastle

1991
Poster, British Rail, Discover the Beauty of the Heart of Wales, 1990. Photographic poster with an illustration of Carreg Cennen Castle, near Ffairfach. Accompanying text reads "Discover the Beauty of the Heart of Wales on Britain's Scenic Railway". British Railways 'double arrow' logo at bottom left, with the logo for "Discover Britain's Scenic Railways" at right. Additional text reads "Pick up a leaflet at principal stations". Header printed in red and blue on white background. Dated June 1990, reference J10163/750/6.90.

Discover the Beauty of the Heart of Wales

1990
Poster, British Rail poster, (A Tree in Yorkshire, as Seen from and Inter City Train), Proof copy, Business is ninety percent pespiration and ten percent inspiration, (Here's our ten percent), You can really get your head down and work on a train, But it could be when you lift it up that you'll really see the light, 1992, (Other IDs AB0151 A15/2.92).

A Tree in Yorkshire, as Seen from and Inter City Train

1992
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 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 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, (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, (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, (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 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, (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, (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, (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 Rail poster, (Now, You're in the Picture, Here's a Weekend Bonus), Reminds passengers that photocards are now required in support of season tickets or Capital cards - illustrated with cartoon style drawing of hand holding a season ticket and photo card, Bottom section of poster advertises special discount at weekends for holders of adult rate season tickets or Capital card valid for one month or longer, Illustrated with seven cartoon figures - Monday to Friday in suit with brief case, Saturday in yellow with fishing gear, Sun in red with camera round neck,1985, (Other IDs PO1798/A25/APR85).

Now, You're in the Picture, Here's a Weekend Bonus

1986
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
Poster, British Rail poster, (Setting New Standards of Business Travel), Image of train at station with first class and business standard advertising brochures in front, The new first class & business standard brochures, July 1990, (Other IDs AO1733/1200/9.90).

Poster, Setting New Standards of Business Travel

1990