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These albums of posters and brochures are part of the series NRS 16410 – Albums of Travel and Advertising Brochures, 1938-1957. They promote the services provided by the New South Wales Railways such as helping you move house by railway, delivering parcels, refreshment rooms, sleeping berths and the all round benefits of using the NSW train services.

 ...series of albums containing brochures and advertising pamphlets issued and/or distributed by the NSW Government Tourist Bureau…documents the activity of Tourism in which the railways played a major role…[there are] guides to locations in New South Wales, information on rail tours, samples of invitations and Christmas cards issued by the Railway Commissioner, menus, commemorative programmes and miniature versions of advertising posters relating to the railways, tour schedules, brochures, maps, tickets, timetables, day trips, and school cruises for boys and girls.
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Most of the items included are the front covers only.

Railways: All Ways and Always the Best Service
The whole family consult the Travel Specialists the Railway Timetable and Map. Seven Thousand Miles of Railway Service the Great State. Album is dated 1936-1938. Digital ID 16410_a111_54a_000023a
The irresistable magnet of the scenic charms of New South Wales. Digital ID: 16410_a111_54a_000023b
Our road to progress. Album is dated 1936-1938. Digital ID 16410_a111_54a_000025
Refreshment Rooms
Let Us Move You!
Moving Day is a Pleasure. When the removal is carried out by the railway department. Album is dated 1936-1938. Digital ID 16410_a111_54a_000024
Why Worry? Let the railways solve all your transport trouble 1 of 2. Album is dated 1936-1938. Digital ID 16410_a111_54a_000017_p1
Why Worry? The railways are for your benefit 2 of 2. Album is dated 1936-1938. Digital ID 16410_a111_54a_000017_p2
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