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Travel Poster British Railways Industrial Cartography Map - Original vintage poster featuring British Railways industrial cartography, with a specialised map that focuses on the Research Department and Chemical Services Laboratory Areas, highlighting the scientific infrastructure behind the national rail network. The vibrant design features a detailed map of Great Britain in an ochre-orange hue, set against a bright blue sea, labelled ”laboratory areas” are highlighted across the country, identifying specialised facilities in Glasgow, Darlington, Doncaster, Derby, Crewe, Swindon, Ashford, and London. Specific units such as the Infestation Service, Protective Coatings Laboratory, and Corrosion Laboratory are clearly marked, illustrating the technical breadth of the railway's operations. Published by The British Transport Commission. Printed by Waterlow and Sons Limited. Good condition, folds, creasing, small tears, minor staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: Retz, size (cm): 60x38, year of printing: 1960.