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Just came across this interesting little publication issued by MPTE .
Firstly to explain the Liverpool Loop , but then as per the map i have attached it details some Line reopening and new Stations .
50 Years on and i am sure still on a drawing board somewhere .
I have scanned it and got it...
As i have been sorting through these last couple of days the many various Platform 5 pocket books , i have also now come across a fair number of the OPC Spotters Companion.
I never bought or used these in my underlining years , i do not seem to even recall them be on sale at many locations and...
1980 was the first and right through to 1989 when they started the separate DMU and EMU issues.
The covers do really show the changing Multiple Units of that era , the 1981 cover in particular and the 1982 showing 507s in Merseyside brand new
I will get them all scanned and listed up on to...
Sorry for maybe over sharing , but also came across this run of Platform 5 Motive Power Pocket Books . I am starting with 1980s , but will get onto the 90s soon
Now some enthusiasts where Ian Allan and others Platform 5 - But the covers tell the story of the era , eg the brand new Class 58...
Knowing that members might need clarification of Loco Hauled Services Train Reporting Numbers , the series IH80- 2H86 , so issued 1980-1986 is that source of information.
While sorting out today i have come across 8 different issues , so i will get them all scanned and up on my site - Transport...
Who remembers these ? - I have just unearthed a full run from First Issue 1979 through to the 2018 issue.
All unmarked , a great record of rolling stock from the last 40 years , not just the numbers , but also the specification details, liveries and depot allocations .
A few covers from the...
Alongside the Sleeper Handbills and Guides , I also came across a number of Motorail Handbills , so here is a mix from the 1970s & 80s.
I will get them all scanned and listed up on my site over the next few days - www.transportpasttimes
Found another batch of British Rail Sleepers Handbills , just wanted to share some of the Artwork and Styles
The July 1983 launch of the Night Riviera, the 1984 full Network Shown and then MK 3 coach info handbill.
I will get more scanned and list on my website - Transport Past Times
Just unearthed a large box of SNCF Regional Railway Timetables .
I am slowly scanning and listed them on my site at Transport Past Times
I am sure a few of the topics raised on here will have involved trips over the Channel , i might be able to help fill some gaps
The North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair - June 2024 - Save the Date
Regular updates , detailing Traders and Societies , and other information to follow
Following on from the thread started by Roger Farnworth ref Modern Tramway Journal , I so happened to be sorting through a box of London Transport Magazines , as I had received an enquiry for some 1950s/60s back issues.
I just felt the need to share a number of the covers , that show an era long...
In making sure I have stock all sorted ready for this weekend Crewe Rail and Transport Collectors Fair , I have completely updated my Platform 5 Publications .
So before everything goes into boxes and into the van , does anyone have any gaps in their own collections that they might want me to...
With the Holiday Season now upon us , I thought I would share a few Handbills and Brochures from the 1980s for those who travelled and maybe took the car across the North Sea or Channel.
Real Mix of Companies - North Sea Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Olau Ferries, Sally Viking Line, Townsend Thorsen...
Now with the Bank Holidays all out of the way, here is a date for your diary - June 24th 2023
The North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair at Crewe
Bigger than last year with even more traders and exhibitors , covering all aspects of Rail and Transport
Again the event is supporting the...
Just thought I would share a couple of Coronation Bus and Transport Maps and Guides issued back in 1937 +1953, as we build up to next weeks events .
I do have a a couple of duplicates so have them scanned and listed on my site - www.transport past times
Please find attached a few pictures i took this week whilst working up at Fort William
The New BSW Saw Mill complex is looking at re opening the rail access to accept logs by rail , the old track layout is still well intact from when the site ran as the Pulp Mill
It will be good to see this...
Whilst sorting things today i can across a good bundle of over 30 different Sleeper Services Handbills/Timetables i have gathered over the years .
Thought it might be nice to share the Artwork through the years most are from the 1980s/90s , so here is a little spread from 1969 up to 1994
Do...
Industrial Locomotives of Series - IRS Publications
I have got approx 20 different copies , both a mix of Hard and Soft Backed Copies of this definitive publication .
The go to book for your area of the UKs Industrial Locomotive History/Location and Detail
Rather than list the 18 different...
Just unearthed this Interesting Sales and Publicity Brochure for the BREL Leyland Railbus
16 pages of DMU/ Railway History , I even found the equivalent actual Leyland Bus Brochure
Just something to share on a Monday Afternoon
Don't forget to save the date of the Railway and Transport...
Not sure who this might appeal to , so hear goes
Is there any interest or following for UK and European DVDs
Sunrise Sunset UK Vols 1-11
Big Freight Vols 10-23
Video Track a run from 2017 to 2021 but not complete
European - Eisenbahn Kurier must be 60/75 different issues , some real...
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