Collecting railway memorabilia is a fascinating and popular

hobby that involves the acquisition and preservation of objects related to

railways and the history of rail transportation. Railway memorabilia can

include a wide range of objects, such as vintage locomotive parts, train sets,

tickets, timetables, station signs, and railway company advertising materials.

One of the primary motivations for collecting railway

memorabilia is the historical significance of these objects. Railways played a

pivotal role in the industrialization of many countries, and were key to the

growth and development of many towns and cities. Collecting railway memorabilia

can provide a tangible connection to this history, and offer insights into the

social, economic, and technological changes brought about by the railways.

Another motivation for collecting railway memorabilia is the

aesthetic appeal of these objects. Many railway-related objects, such as

station signs and posters, are highly decorative and visually striking. The

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9 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

A pair of brass Queensland railway carriage luggage racks,…

A pair of brass Queensland railway carriage luggage racks, circa 1900, 106 cm wide,37 cm deep

A very diverse range in five albums. Noted bridges, shipping,…

From Bridges to Trams: A Diverse Album Collection

A very diverse range in five albums. Noted bridges, shipping, aviation, street scenes, trams, cable cars, English regional RPs, Queensland, early lovely ladies, plus modern types, ephemera, etc. (500+).

City circle destination board header. Wynyard station, 1932, in…

Wynyard Station Destination Board Header

City circle destination board header. Wynyard station, 1932, in decorative Queensland maple with gilt lettering. 21 x 169 cm (Grill Rm)

Queensland Railways: Travel Pass for a 'Returned Soldier :…

Rare WWI Travel Pass for Returned Soldier

Queensland Railways: Travel Pass for a 'Returned Soldier : First Class Pass : All Stations'; ticket No.10788 hand stamped for use until 'Dec 13, 1919'. Excellent condition. Rare.

A set of 21 Queensland Railway white metal buttons by C.R…

Set of 21 C.R Martin Railway Buttons

A set of 21 Queensland Railway white metal buttons by C.R Martin, Melboune, diameter 2.8 cm

Railway Tickets & Other Rail Travel Ephemera: A huge…

Vintage Railway Tickets & Ephemera Collection

Railway Tickets & Other Rail Travel Ephemera: A huge accumulation of Edmondson-type tickets, noted Tasmania, Victoria, NSW, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, France, India, Japan, New Zealand, England, Ireland, etc. Most appear to be 1930s…

New South Wales Government Railways. Military fortnightly…

Railway Tickets and Waybills from Australian Government Railways

New South Wales Government Railways. Military fortnightly ticket, second class for soldiers in uniform only, expires 5 June, 1941. Including. Queensland Railways, returned soldier, first class pass. All stations available until Dec 13, 1919; Government…

Queensland Railways: plate from BB18¼ 4-6-2 loco no.1037…

QRailways: Plate from BB18¼ Loco no.1037 (1950)

Queensland Railways: plate from BB18¼ 4-6-2 loco no.1037 (builder's no.5963) built at Vulcan foundry, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, 1950. Plate is worn and repainted all over in red. Oval, 13 x 22.5 cm. Loco 1037 spent many years on a plinth in a Mackay…

Locomotives Builders, Class and Number plate; 'Railway Works No.…

1937 Ipswich Locomotive Works Queensland Builder's Plate

Locomotives Builders, Class and Number plate; 'Railway Works No.153 Ipswich 1937 Queensland'. Heavy oval brass plaque with red painted finish. Serial number on reverse 'LZG46'