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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...

June 19th Update - Just 5 Days Time With just 5 days to go now until the North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair , do check out the full list of stands and traders and now is the the time to ask them for any special requests to make sure they bring along those items that you have high up...

June 12th Update - Free Parking For anyone attending a week on Saturday there is plenty of Free Parking . There are over 100 spaces right by the entrance to the Collectors Fair ( next to the Club Shop and Offices ) and also an extra 350 spaces in the Private CAFC Carpark which is and will be...

June 9th Update - Manchester Locomotive Society The Manchester Locomotive Society Stand, will have 1000's of Original and Unique Photographs for sale , along with many North West and Manchester Area Railway Publications . So if you have any gaps in your specific collection they could well be...

June 5th Update - David Maidment OBE - Founder of the Railway Children Charity While we can not have the Colas Rail Class 66 carrying his name , David will be at Crewe in person. David will be happy to share his story and that of the works the Charity do both in the UK and across the World now...

June 2nd Update - MDS Books , one of Britain's leading specialist Transport Book sellers and publishers will be at the North West Rail and Transport Collectors Fair , Crewe 24th June 2023. With a stock of over 5000 publications , your sure to fine something . Mark has indicated that he will also...

June 1st Update - GB Ticket The UKs only dedicated trader in old and historical Transport Tickets , although they are based in Penzance have confirmed they will be at the event . So anyone with an interest in Tickets don't miss out this opportunity to see their stand and display .

Here is the Fares for 1985/86 North Sea Ferries Hull Rotterdan / Zeebrugge Yes Dinner, Berth and Breakfast , from a reclining seat ( with pillow and rug ) £25 to a Special Pullman Cabin with shower etc £45

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...

Latest Update - Book Launch Michael Dunn will now be launching his new book at this event - Caledonian Railway Miscellany Have Michael sign your copy on the day, and maybe give him some ideas for a future publication.

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...

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As you say they are East Midlands Area relevant , i would be happy to collect them and take them to the Archive of the Industrial Railway Society at Statfold Barn Railway . Publications they need or want would go into the archive and any duplicates they would sell to enthusiast at the various...

Here is a few more from the mid 1980s , very varied images used to portray each Countries Railways All duplicates along with any more I come across at - www. Transport Past Times I am sure i have a box of them from the 1960s so will try and dig that out at some point. PS - Please do not...

Some 1970s and 80s Timetables and Guides to help plan those trips and journeys . I do especially like the Germany and USSR joint issue . These are all duplicates , that i have started to scan and list on my site - www.transport past times Hope they trigger some more stories , as i find more i...

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

Just gone through my collection and stock and 2H86 last of the two part issues . I do have some duplicates so will get them scanned and listed so anyone with any gaps do get in touch , that also goes for High Speed Train Services issues Make sure you have penned in the date - Saturday 24th of...

Been sorting a box of Railway Histories and the like today , see what is in it that might be of interest - There is one of the mentioned Midland Railway publications All are just £5 each plus postage , and if its a copy with out its Dust jacket then just £3 Hope that might help

Work has me driving up to Lossiemouth soon, so will be able to detour ref the Timetables , please do come back to me either way Oliver

Good Morning Please feel free to contact me reference the Passenger Timetables , i would may be have an interest in them all , as some look in potentially better condition than ones in my own collection . 07787 258211 Collection quite easy to arrange, yes they will be a heavy box or two , but...