Map of UK showing railway networks circa 1950s

[Riordans3]

Hello.

I'm trying to get hold of a poster size map of UK showing the railway networks when they were at their peak -- not sure when that was exactly, but hoping to source a framed reproduction for my husbands birthday in a couple of weeks time… Yes, I've left it too late probably!

with thanks for reading & best wishes,

Karen

 

[deltic]

Possible source is ebay - see for example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-B...599?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aae211427 only 4.99 - you would obviously need to get it framed and condition may not be perfect - but worth browsing ebay as it will show you what is available.

The railways were at the peak in the 1920s but as the railways were then owned by regional companies maps tended to cover just the regions with only sparse information shown elsewhere

 

[essexjohn]

Not necessarily the 50s but this historical map could look good framed http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BARTHOLOMEW-RAILWAY-HISTORY-MAP-OF-BRITAIN-/111730577597?hash=item1a03a950bd

 

[Darandio]

If you could somehow get hold of a large print of this? That seems to at least suit the subject matter.

http://www.railblue.com/pages/Related Rail Blue Info/1956_british_railways_passenger_.htm

However, the 1961 version linked underneath seems far more suitable for framing.

 

[Diplodicus]

The National Rail Museum in York might be a good place. They sell a variety of vintage posters?

 

[Riordans3]

Thanks so much everyone. I'm going to try your suggestions now. Many thanks, Karen

 

[yorksrob]

There's a British Rail pre-grouping atlas and gazetteer that's very good. It shows the railways in about 1920 when they were at their height.

 

[gazthomas]

This was the first thing that came up on Google. There are 4 photos that would reproduce well as a poster or on canvas.

http://www.railblue.com/pages/Related Rail Blue Info/netmap56/netmap562.htm

 

[Springs Branch]

This was the first thing that came up on Google. There are 4 photos that would reproduce well as a poster or on canvas.

http://www.railblue.com/pages/Related Rail Blue Info/netmap56/netmap562.htm

Unfortunately clicking any of those photos to download or save brings up a copyright warning saying the images cannot be downloaded or reproduced without the express permission of the copyright owner. Not to say it can't be done, just that you will need the copyright owner's permission

 

[Statto]

There's a British Rail pre-grouping atlas and gazetteer that's very good. It shows the railways in about 1920 when they were at their height.

It's called Railway Atlas then & now, published by Ian Allan, very good book which i have a copy off.

 

[Riordans3]

Thanks everyone. I've bought the 1958 vintage map, thanks deltic. I might investigate the copyright permissions on the Passenger Network map as it would look great framed. Thanks all and I'll keep checking if anyone else offers suggestions.

Best,
Karen
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It's called Railway Atlas then & now, published by Ian Allan, very good book which i have a copy off.

It does look a lovely publication and there's a new edition just published! Thank you.

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There's a British Rail pre-grouping atlas and gazetteer that's very good. It shows the railways in about 1920 when they were at their height.

Thank you!

 

[gazthomas]

Unfortunately clicking any of those photos to download or save brings up a copyright warning saying the images cannot be downloaded or reproduced without the express permission of the copyright owner. Not to say it can't be done, just that you will need the copyright owner's permission

Fair point, thanks.

 

[Bevan Price]

The BR passenger network map also appears in old passenger timetables - if you can find a timetable for sale at reasonable price, you could use the map therein.

Incidentally, I think that copyright (if any) of the map (including copies) resides with whoever is the current successor of BR. (It used to be the residuary board, but I am unsure if that still exists.)

 

[ainsworth74]

The BRB have been abolished since the end of 2013 and Department for Transport as far as I'm aware hold copyrights and similar (brands and livery's for example). Actually I think they held them since BR was wound up.