Cabinet 11: Rail Ephemera

Rhodesian Railways, Let’s Be Frank courtesy brochure, [1950].

Webber collected promotional brochures issued by railway organisations world-wide. In almost all there is a strong emphasis on safety (railroads are dangerous places) and courtesy. In this Rhodesian Rail promotion ‘Let’s be Frank’ brochure the railway employee is told (along with other advice): ‘Don’t treat prospective passengers as if they don’t matter’ and ‘Don’t smoke while dealing with a member of the public.’ With passengers paying good money for travel, they are reminded: ‘Courtesy cost nothing’. Below, is a concertina promotional leaflet, promoting the services of the Association of American Railroads.

Association of American Railroads, ‘Concertina Rail Brochure’, [1950].

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