| This pack from Resources for Teaching includes: LINER 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. --- Southern Railway Circular: An account of fatal accidents with lessons to be learnt. Grim but fascinating. --- LINER Rule Book (1932): 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 LINER offering 'Roast Mutton with Anchovy sauce 'for just 2/6d'. Mouth watering. --- Handbills (1950's): Handbills showing times for various excursions such as 'football specials' and trips to see Morecambe illuminations. All aboard!.--- Miscellaneous ephemera: A hotpotch of ephemera including tickets, luggage labels, dining car receipt etc. Evocative of a halycon era. --- Miscellaneous cards: A collection of different trade cards and postcards. NOTE: These items are replicas of original documents and information. |
