The Golden Age Of Steam Trains Memorabilia Pack

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Our Price:  £4.95 Model:  GASMP01 Brand:  Memorabilia Pack Weight:  0.35kg Availability:

The Golden Age Of Steam Trains Memorabilia Pack

For steam enthusiasts everywhere this evocative collection of memorabilia from the golden age of steam will fire the imagination and take you back to a time before overcrowded  trains, when you could guarantee to arrive on time (almost) and travel was a pleasure and not the stressful overpriced chore of today.
This informative and beautifully reproduced set of replica documents, timetables, passenger information, menus and tickets vividly recreates the glory of the Golden Age of  Steam Trains.

This informative replica pack contains:

LNER Speed Table
Details on speed and distance showing an impressive 128 mph on some sections of the route. Not bad for 1947!

“ Triumph Of The Royal Scot” Booklet (1933)
Abridged booklet (12 pages) crammed with facts and figures on this famous train, including fabulous interior photographs.

Miscellaneous Ephemera
A collection of ephemera including tickets, luggage labels, dining car receipt ect. Evocative of a bygone era.

Southern Railway Circular (1943)
An account of fatal accidents with lessons to be learnt. Grim but fascinating.

Miscellaneous Cards
A fascinating collection of different trade cards and postcards.

LNER Rule Book
Interesting 22 page rule book for railway employees, featuring reassuring gems such as “Casks containing explosives must not be thrown”.
 
National Union Contribution Card
Interesting insight into the political and social aspects of a 1943 railway employee’s working life, including breakdown of contributions to various funds.

Luncheon Menu
Daily fayre from LNER offering Roast Mutton with Anchovy sauce for just 2/6d. Mouth watering.

Handbills (1950s)
Handbills showing times for various excursions such as “football specials” and trips to see Morecombe illuminations. All aboard!

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