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Escape Routes, Pitlochry

1996

Isle of Skye

1996

The Highland lines- Tain by Train

1996

Loch Shiel

1996

Nevis Range

1996

GlenFinnan

1996

Glen Coe by Train

1996

Whatever you're doing this Christmas, it's more enjoyable by train

1992

Audio cassette ‘Eavesdrop on 600 years of Highland History: The life and legend of the West Highland Line’ produced by ScotRail Advertising, made and released around 2000. It is an audio compilation recounting the history of the West Highland Line, between Glasgow and Mallaig, using spoken words, sound effects and songs.

Audio cassette 'Eavesdrop on 600 years of Highland History' by ScotRail

1997-2004

Leaflet, Scotrail, "Sprinter Service Time Table Edinburgh to Dundee", date made 1987, split fold leaflet, cover illustration photo of Sprinter coach.

Sprinter Service Time Table Edinburgh to Dundee

1987

Timetable, Scotrail, "Scotrail Sprinters", date made 1987, single fold leaflet, timetable Edinburgh to Bathgate until 15 May 1988, cover illustration head and side of front of Sprinter coach.

Scotrail Sprinters

1987

Press release issued by Scotrail to news editors, 'North Berwick Line Marks 150 Years', describing the train naming ceremony and Scotrail's plans for the future of this route. Issued 17 June 2000.

North Berwick Line Marks 150 Years

2000

Leaflet, Scotrail, "Rail Rovers West Highland 1st April 1987 - 31st March 1988", date made 1987, information on booking and form for Rail Rovers illustrated with photos of places of interest, double fold leaflet, cover illustration Scottish country house from garden.

Rail Rovers West Highland 1st April 1987 - 31st March 1988

1987

Leaflet, Scotrail, "Scotrail's Super Sprinter The Next Stage", 1987, advance information on latest fleet improvements, single fold leaflet, cover illustration drawing of head and side view of Sprinter carriage.

Scotrail's Super Sprinter. The First Stage

1987

Poster, ScotRail, "Scene 93", 1993, three views, cityscape, loch and moors, train on a viaduct through mountains, reproduction of front cover of Scene 93, Text "The Beaten Track, The Unbeaten track, Unbeaten for Unbeatable days out by rail in Scotland pick up a copy of Scene 93 at a ScotRail station or phone 081.2000200.

Scene 93

1993

Poster, ScotRail, "National Championship", 1988, advertising athletics meeting, Picture of athletes running with background of Scottish flag, text "Organised under S. A. A. A. and S. W. A. A. A. rules, Crownpoint Sports Centre, Glasgow, 22/23 July 1988, Doors open at 17.00 Friday and 11.00 Saturday, Admission Friday 50p Saturday £1.00 Half price for o.a.p's, and children, Scottish Amateur Athletic Association / Scottish Women's Amateur Athletic Association, for information phone 014-554 8274.

National Championship

1988

Poster, ScotRail, "Glasgow most cultivated city in Europe ", 1988, Van Gogh style illustration suggestion garden with mountains in background, text "The Glasgow Garden Festival, Blooming good value with an inclusive rail / admission ticket, ask for leaflet at principal stations available until the 26th September. (2 copies)

Glasgow most cultivated city in Europe

1988

Poster, ScotRail, "From March 24th Bathgate to Edinburgh just 30 minutes", circa 1985, picture of front of train bursting through paper covering, text "We're getting there, ScotRail.

From March 24th Bathgate to Edinburgh just 30 mins

1985

Brochure, paper, ScotRail. Investing for the future, produced by ScotRail, 2009. Describes ScotRail's investments and future plans (ScotRail operated as part of the First group). 16pp with illustrations, map.

ScotRail. Investing for the future

2009

First day cover celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Edinburgh to Glasgow railway line, dated Glasgow 18 February 1992.

Edinburgh - Glasgow 150 years - this magnificent line

1992

Leaflet, West Highland Line 1894-1994, issued by Scotrail, 1980s. Contains an appreciation of the West Highland Line by Scottish folk singer Jimmie Macgregor. A4, 4pp.

West Highland Line 1894-1994

1980s

Booklet, Tay Bridge 1887, published by Scotrail 1987, (E5A/148P).

Tay Bridge booklet

1987

Booklet, The Ness Viaduct 1990, published by Scotrail 1990, (E5A/153P)

ness viaduct booklet

1990

Poster, BRB Intercity (Scotrail) Designed by Nature....Built on Beautiful Lines depicting a Diesel Multiple Unit in snow. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

Poster, BRB Intercity (Scotrail) Designed by Nature…

1992

Poster, British Railways, Scot-Rail, Escape Routes, Newhaven, Edinburgh, 1996. Coloured lithograph featuring an illustration depicting Newhaven, near Edinburgh, Scotland, on the west side of Leith Harbour. It shows small boats moored in the harbour, surrounded by swans, with the harbour walls and a lighthouse in the background. Beyond is the town, with the Forth Bridge just visible in the distance. Additional text reads "There's no giftshop and you can't buy a t-shirt". Yellow border.

Escape Routes, Newhaven, Edinburgh

1996

Poster, Joint Scotrail/Scottish Tourist Board poster, (Scotland's for Me! Get Me There by Train), Advertising Scottish Railways holidays advertised in the Scottish Tourist Board Brochure - "Holiday Scotland '86", 1986.

Scotland's for Me! Get Me There by Train

1986

Audio cassette ‘The History & Heritage of the North Highland Line' made and released in 1999, produced by ScotRail for the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Far North line as indicated on the insert : "Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Far North line with this unique audio history’". It is an audio compilation recounting the history of the Far North Line, between Inverness, Thurso and Wick, using spoken words, sound effects and songs.

Audio cassette 'The History & Heritage of the North Highland Line' by ScotRail

1999

Menu, card, Menu, issued by ScotRail for onboard catering services, 2013. Advertises sandwiches, crisps, drinks, sweets etc. available for purchase; all items are illustrated. Back cover bears the message 'We're calling time on drinking alcohol after 9pm'. Has a large number 9 with alcoholic drinks portrayed in the centre with a 'forbidden' bar through them. Note that alcoholic drinks are listed in the menu.

Menu, card, Menu

2013

Leaflet, Scotrail, "In Town Twonight and London", date made 1987, advertising leaflet for two night London breaks from various areas of Scotland.

In Town Tonight and London

1987

Leaflet, Scotrail, "Rail Rovers Central 1st April 1987 - 31st March 1988", date made 1987, information about and order form for Rail Rover tickets, illustrated with photos of places of interest, two fold leaflet, cover illustration photo of hotel in the Highlands.

Rail Rovers Central 1st April 1987 - 31st March 1988

1987

Leaflet, Scotrail, "The Gleneagles Link", date made 1988, advertising leaflet for excursions to the Scottish Open, cover illustration photo of Ian Woosnan holding the trophy.

The Gleneagles Link

1988

Leaflet, Scotrail, "Scotrail's Sprinter", date made 1987, advertising introduction of Sprinter from 4 October 1987, single fold leaflet, cover illustration drawing of head and side of Sprinter coach.

Scotrail's Sprinter.

1987

Timetable, Scotrail, "Scotrail Engineering Operations", date made 1988, train service alterations at weekends in February 1988 Glasgow, Edinburgh, Polmont junction, Whinchburgh junction, number of pages 84.

Scotrail Engineering Operations

1988

Timetable, Scotrail, "Your Highland Rail Guide", date made 1987, double fold leaflet, timetable Inverness-Edinburgh, Glasgow-Thurso-Wick, Kyle of Lochalsh-Aberdeen, with general information, cover illustration front of Deltic.

Your Highland Rail Guide

1987

Guidebook, ScotRail "The Rebirth of AyrlineElectrification to Ayr/Hadrossan/Largs 1986/1987", 1986, booklet with a brief history of the line recent improvements and a time table illustrated with photos together with timetable details leaflet and commemorative menu for the inauguration of Ayrline Electric Train Services, Monday 29th September 1986, Cover illustration head on photo of electric train and wire stiff cover, number of pages 11. 11.6929 x 8.2677 in.

ScotRail: The Rebirth of AyrlineElectrification to Ayr/Hadrossan/Largs 1986/1987

1986

Poster, British Railways, Scot-Rail, Escape Routes, Stirling Castle, 1996. Coloured lithograph featuring an illustration depicting a view looking up at the battlements of Stirling Castle, beneath a red sky. There are mountains in the distance. Accompanying text reads "People still flee there to escape the marauding hordes". Yellow border.

Escape Routes - Stirling Castle

1996

Poster, British Railways, Scot-Rail, Escape Routes, Corrour, 1996. Coloured lithograph featuring an illustration depicting Loch Ossian near Corrour station, with trees on the shore and mountains on either side. Accompanying text reads "You can't sail there, you can't fly there, you can't drive there". Yellow border.

Escape Routes, Corrour

1996