ABB York Carriage Works Closure With Pride Exhibition Brochure 1996 – Original

📖 Item Description

An original ABB York Carriage Works “Closure With Pride” exhibition brochure, issued for the final open days held on 27th–28th January 1996 to mark the closure of the historic York works.

This booklet includes photographs, site history, key production information, and final outputs from the factory — including details on the completed Class 465/3 EMUs.

A scarce late-era British Rail / ABB York collectable, documenting the end of one of the UK’s most significant rolling stock manufacturing sites.

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🧭 Condition

• Clean and well-preserved example

• Minor mark to front cover

• Very slight corner crease

• Light general handling/storage wear

• Pages bright and fully legible

Please see photos for full detail.

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✨ Features

• Original ABB York “Closure With Pride” exhibition brochure

• Dated 27th–28th January 1996

• Includes photographs, works history & final production details

• Features Class 465/3 EMUs

• Scarce late ABB / York Carriage Works collectable

• Ideal for railway historians & enthusiasts

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