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Platform ticket

Platform ticket

1964
British Railways corporate identity documents

British Railways corporate identity documents

1962-1966
British Railways poster. Inter-City Sleepers. Overground by Night, 1974

British Railways poster. Inter-City Sleepers. Overground by Night, 1974

1974
Its all just a train ride away

Its all just a train ride away

1990
Diesel and Electric Train Locomotives - National Traction Plan

Diesel and Electric Train Locomotives - National Traction Plan

1965-02
Poster, Settle and Carlisle Line

Poster, Settle and Carlisle Line

1990
North Norfolk, Its All Just a Train Ride Away

North Norfolk, Its All Just a Train Ride Away

1990
'Play Safe - Don't Play on the Railway'

'Play Safe - Don't Play on the Railway'

1973
Dedham Church as seen from an Intercity train

Dedham Church as seen from an Intercity train

1991
It's all just a train ride away

It's all just a train ride away

1990
Oh! Wouldn't You Like to be Beside the Seaside

Oh! Wouldn't You Like to be Beside the Seaside

Poster, 'Starsky & Hutch, Stay off the line and stay alive!'

Poster, 'Starsky & Hutch, Stay off the line and stay alive!'

1977
Museums of British Transport

Museums of British Transport

1971
Your New Uniform

Your New Uniform

1966
Why Throw Away the Future?

Why Throw Away the Future?

1984
'I thought i could just make it...'

'I thought i could just make it...'

1980
transport act 1962

transport act 1962

1984
Warning

Warning

Poster, 'Starsky & Hutch, Stay off the line and stay alive!'

Poster, 'Starsky & Hutch, Stay off the line and stay alive!'

1977
A Hundred Years of the Sleeping Car

A Hundred Years of the Sleeping Car

1973
Train Your Car, Let British Railways Do The Long Hard Drive

Train Your Car, Let British Railways Do The Long Hard Drive

1964
Rail Rovers - Freedom in any direction - See the best of Britain by Train

Rail Rovers - Freedom in any direction - See the best of Britain by Train

1990
I Like Travelling by Train But....

I Like Travelling by Train But....

I Like Travelling by Train But....

I Like Travelling by Train But....

I Like Travelling by Train But...

I Like Travelling by Train But...

Drawings and plans for the Selby diversion of the East Coast Main Line opened in 1983. Includes; 12 bound portfolios of tendering engineering drawings for the Selby Coalfield Diversion of the East Coast Mainline circa 1977-1979, one set of plans submitted with the Act of Parliament for the line. The drawings include alignments of the railway, cross-sections and plans, diversions of roads and footpaths, archaeological sites, as well as detailed drawings of bridges, fences, hedges, drainage, telecommunications. Produced by Chief Civil Engineer's Department, British Rail Eastern Region, Hudson House, York.

Selby Diversion Drawings

1977-1979
Photographs, paper, Photographs of accident at Mottingham, October 1977. 22 black & white prints showing the results of a derailment of a cement train at Mottingham, south of London, on 12 Oct. 1977. The locomotive, class 33 036 rolled down the embankment and came to rest in domestic gardens. The photographs show the scene including the locomotive and damaged wagons, and recovery operations including the first use of large inflatable bags under the locomotive, and the craning in of a bulldozer. Taken by the British Railways Board Central Photographic Unit, Waterloo.

Photographs of accident at Mottingham

1977-10
Map, paper, British Rail Passenger Network 1985-1986, issued by the British Railways Board, printed by Loxley Brothers Ltd. Shows the network from May 1985 to May 1986. Double-sided, with national map on one side and metropolitan network maps on the other. BR document no. 86601. Belonged to Robert Hilton, signalman at Whittlesey signal box, Peterborough.

British Rail Passenger Network 1985-1986

1985-05
Instruction manual for railway staff about the BR Standard steam locomotives. Includes drawings

Instruction Book for Standard Steam Locomotives

1951
VHS videotape of “Rail Privatisation - Your Rights and Your Pension”, a video produced for British Railways Board in February 1994, by The Resource Base. Duration: 30 minutes. The video was made to explain to British Rail staff how the privatisation of the railways will impact them, specifically their pension, their travel benefits, their rights and TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations).

VHS videotape of British Railways Board's video “Rail Privatisation - Your Rights and Your Pension"

1994
A collection of photographs depicting British Rail services and operations, c 1980 - 1992. Approximately 19,840 transparencies, 60 negatives and 40 silver gelatin prints depicting commuters, stations and facilities - including disused and derelict stations - and destinations. The work of British Railways' Central Advertising Unit.

British Railways Board Central Advertising Department Photographs

1980 -1992
Bound set of copy component drawings for BR Class 7 4-6-2 Standard steam locomotive

Bound set of copy component drawings for BR Class 7 4-6-2 Standard steam locomotive

1950-1959
Collection of 32 silver gelatin prints taken for the Brighton line re-signalling work, December 1978. The photographs show layouts at stations prior to the work starting. Taken by the British Railways Board Central Photographic Unit, Waterloo Station.

Brighton Line re-signalling photographs

1978
British Railways television commercial 'Sleepy Time', made in 1989 by advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi. This tape contains the version of 'Sleepy Time' made for broadcast on TWS (Television South West). Departures and destinations on TWS version are London, Edinburgh and Land of Nod. Duration: 50 seconds.

U-Matic videotape of British Railway television commercial 'Sleepytime' TWS version

1989-09-25
Compilation of British Railways radio and television commercials. Reel 1, 1976-1983. Mainly adverts from 'This is the age of the train' campaign made by advertising agency Allen, Brady & Marsh (ABM). Content: 1970s Awayday (animation), 1970s Awayday return, 1970s Cheap weekend return, 1970s Golden Rail Holidays, 1970s Intercity Easy (5 versions: Family, Friends, London, London Friends, Winter), 1970s Sealink France, 1970s Sealink Ireland, 1970 Senior card (2 versions: grand children, couple), 1976 Awayday mum and kids, 1976 Have a good trip (7 versions: Intercity 125, Intercity 125 2, Kids, North 1, North 2, Sleeper, West); 1976 'Train house visit', 1978 Motorail, 1978 Movements, 1978 Seaside, 1978 Seaspeed, 1978 Sevenoaks, 1980 Family Railcard, 1980s Intercity Business (long and short versions), 1980s Under 24s, 1981 Senior citizen Railcard, 1980s (radio) Enough of London, 1980s (radio) Glasgow to Edinburgh, 1980s (radio) Red Star song, 1980s (radio) Under 24 railcard, 1970s Awayday Christmas shopping, 1970s Ladies January sale, 1980 Intercity Business, 1980s Awayday (5 versions: Midland, Sount, South 2, South East, Wales and West), 1980s Bodmin Awayday Wales West, 1980s Bodmin Local bargain North, 1980s Business bad weather (2 versions), 1980s Different world, 1980s Dream North England, 1980s Glasgow to Edinburgh (2 versions), 1980s Intercity 125 North-East South-West, 1980s Intercity Sleeper, 1980s Lady shopping awayday (4 versions), 1980s Parking meters, 1980s Party size awayday, 1980s Senior citizen (2 versions), 1980s Snails London region, 1980s Under 24, 1980s Weekend awayday video game, 1980s Week shopping coupon, 1981 Senior citizen (2 versions), 1982 Intercity savers (2 versions), 1982 London saver (3 versions), 1983 Persil, 1980s (radio) Tropics Bar Glasgow (2 versions), 1980 American Express card, 1980s Intercity Access card. Total duration: 54 minutes.

U-Matic videotape of British Railways radio and television commercials from 1976 to 1983

1980-1990
Compilation of British Railways Intercity television commercials made in 1989 by advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi. Content: 1989 Relaxez-vous (Relax), 1989 Untwist, 1989 Sleepytime (Scotland). Total duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds.

VHS videotape of British Railways Intercity television commercials from 1989

1989-06-14
British Railways television commercial 'Relax more' for Intercity, made in 1990 by advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi, a sequel to 'Relax' advert made in 1989. Duration: 40 seconds.

U-Matic videotape of British Railway Intercity television commercial 'Relax more'

1990-09-07
British Railways (Network SouthEast) television commercial 'Hush Hour' made in 1988 by Saatchi & Saatchi. Short version (20 seconds). Advert filmed at Harpenden station and Waterloo station. Duration: 20 seconds

VHS videotape of British Railway Network SouthEast television commercial 'Hush Hour'

1988
Copy memorandum from R A Riddles to Railway Executive recommending scrapping of Bulleid "Leader" class. Memo contains log of the locomotive's trial runs and technical information on its performance and design shortcomings.

Copy memorandum from R A Riddles to Railway Executive

Nov 1950
Booklet, paper, card, "Tyre Profile and Wheel Gauges for Rolling Stock," British Railways Board Chief Engineer (Traction & Rolling Stock) Department, Derby, copy belonged to A.J. Carroll of Knottingley depot, issued October 1973, second issue, document no. MT/11, 46pp.

Tyre Profile and Wheel Gauges for Rolling Stock

1973-10
File, paper, Drawings and memoranda relating to BR trolleys and station handling equipment, 1964-1976. The drawings were made by Gordon Holland, a Materials Handling draughtsman with the BR Materials Handling Section and the Terminals Managers' office at Paddington. The drawings show trolleys, pallets, and various modifications and parts, including BRUTEs, trolley systems at the Victoria Rail-Air Link, systems for handling large loads such as steel on lorries, conveyors etc.

Drawings and memoranda relating to BR trolleys and station handling equipment

1964-1976
British Railways television commercial 'Intercity Train Magic'. This tape contains two versions of the 1992 'Welcome to Intercity' advert. Television advert made by advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi.

VHS videotape of British Railway television commercial 'Intercity Train Magic'

1992-09-16
Map, paper, British Rail Passenger Map 1988-89, issued by the British Railways Board, printed by Linneys Colour Print. Shows the network from May 1988. Double-sided, with national map on one side and metropolitan network maps on the other. BR document no. 86601. Belonged to Robert Hilton, signalman at Whittlesey signal box, Peterborough.

British Rail Passenger Map 1988-89

1988-05
Railway door plate, steel, black on polished steel, British Railways Board, Whittles House, designated by the Railway Heritage Committee on 13th October 2006, donated by BRB (Residuary) Ltd, RHC reference 2006/14, 360mm x 320mm x 2mm.

British Railways Board Door Plate from Whittles House

Three paint samples on metal plates - Midland Railway Loco Brown, Loco Light Green and Loco Dark Green. Made up in 1950s from paint found during restoration of Midland Railway 0-6-0 goods loco by BRB.

Three paint samples on metal plates - Midland Railway Loco Brown

195-1960
27 black & white prints of HST air conditioning units, bogies, power units etc., APT-P power car, etc. taken by the British Railways Board Central Photographic Unit at Derby, circa 1975 to 1977. Almost all the prints carry negative numbers.

Photographs of HST air conditioning units, bogies, power units etc., APT-P power car, etc. (supplied title)

circa 1975-1977
Papers concerning official visits and tours made by Sir Peter Parker, Chairman, British Railways Board, and other board members and officials, including notes, publicity material, menus, itineraries, minutes, etc., 1976-1983, 46 boxes.

Papers of Sir Peter Parker

1976-1983
British Railways television commercial 'Swan' for the Capitalcard, made in 1986 by advertising agency GPCC, Geoff Perkin Creative Consultancy limited. This tape contains the 30 seconds and 10 seconds 1986 Christmas versions of the 'Swan' advert for TVS (Television South).

VHS videotape of British Railway television commercial 'Swan', TVS christmas version

1986-11-10
British Railways (Network SouthEast) television commercial 'Supercar' made in 1991 by advertising agency Gold Greenless Trott. Advert promoting the one day travel card. 1 long version and 2 short versions of the ad. Total duration: 1 minute

VHS videotape of British Railway television commercial 'Supercar'

1991-01-21
Compilation of British Railways radio and television commercials made in 1980-1984. Mainly adverts from 'This is the age of the train' campaign made by advertising agency Allen, Brady & Marsh (ABM). Content: 1980s Different World, 1980s (radio) Bad weather (business tactical), 1980s (radio) Talking cars, 1980s (radio) Why are we waiting, 1980s (radio) Young person railcard, 1980s Intercity Sleeper to London, 1980s Snails, 1980s Dreams, 1983 Entertaining clowns, 1984 My Mum took me to the castle (Edinburgh Castle), 1980s Parking meters, 1981 Senior citizens railcard, 1980s Family railcard, 1984 Young person railcard, 1983 Scotrail, 1983 Scotrail senior citizen, 1980s Cornish Railcard. Total duration: 13 minutes.

U-Matic videotape of British Railways radio and television commercials from 1980 to 1984

1980-1990