See Britain first by train : British Railways passenger facilities and map brochure : cover by Gordon Davey : 1955

            One of the earlier editions of what was essentially an annual publication comprising of a foldout brochure with the network map on one side and information panels on the reverse. This, the 1955 edition, is issued by the British Transport Commission of whom British Railways formed a subsidiary Executive. It is illustrated with charming vignettes by Gordon Davey, the cover taking the form of wisps of locomotive smoke or knowing out weather, clouds! The information covers such basic topics as ticket facilities, travel facilities and then sections on subjects such as group fares for party organisers, sports clubs, cyclists, walkers and anglers. For the latter BR issued reduced rate tickets from "agreed stations" upon production of a "membership card of a recognised anglers' association or club, and of a fishing rod" just to make sure!
   

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