Railway - Great Britain & Ireland
British Tourist Authority
Steam in Britain
A map-guide to some of the many small railways in Britain operating steam-hauled passenger trains and to the 'live museums' where visitors can inspect locomotives in steam
British Transport Commission
All Along the Line
BR 1959 publicity booklet giving an overview of operations, facts and figures. Illustrated with fine black and white period photographs, including the modernisation plan. A back pocket included copies of photographs in the book and a map.
British Transport Commission
Handbook for Railway Steam Locomotive Enginemen
BR 33014
The BR official handbook for steam footplate staff issued in 1957 and providing a guide to the principles of locomotive construction and operation. Narrative supported by numerous technical diagrams, many in colour.
British Transport Commission
Prevention of Accidents, Your Personal Safety - Operating and Motive Power [1954]
BR successor to the safety booklet issued in similar forms from pre-grouping onwards. Photographs demonstrating potential accidents and how they could be prevented.
British Transport Commission
Fourth Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 1951
British Transport Commission
Freight Transport - Equipment used by British Railways and British Road Services
Publicity booklet featuring freight services and the handling of various loads. Photographs throughout. Issued at the time of the Freight Transport Exhibition at Battersea Wharf Depot, London in 1958.
