📖 Item Description

A matched pair of vintage British Rail Catering menu cards, “The Booth” Restaurant Car and “The Lounge Buffet”, dated 1968.

• Set of 2 original British Rail Catering menu cards

• Includes “The Booth” (Restaurant Car dining) and “The Lounge Buffet”

• Represents two different onboard catering styles within British Rail

• Dated 4/68

• Mid-century graphic design with food and drink illustrations

• Interior includes full menu listings, wine list and buffet tariffs

• A genuine pair of British Rail dining car and catering items

🧭 Condition

• Good vintage condition overall

• Light wear, creasing and handling marks

• Some surface marks and age-related wear

• Minor staining visible in places

• Both remain complete and display well

✨ Features

• Original British Rail items – not reproductions

• Matching pair from the same period

• Railway catering and dining car interest

• Mid-century design with strong visual appeal

• Collectable railwayana and transport memorabilia

📦 Shipping

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