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Promotional Document Folder

2026/060

Promotional folder presented by Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd to guests invited on a railway journey between Glasgow and Sellafield on 15 October 1987

1987

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Description

Promotional plastic document folder presented by Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd to guests invited on a railway journey between Glasgow and Sellafield on 15 October 1987.

Inside the folder are:

• a promotional brochure for Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd
• a guest list
• a letter invitation to Mr Roland Paxton
• a plan showing the route of the journey and timetable
• a menu
• a promotional Parker pen
• a promotional six inch scale
• two promotional beer mats
• a promotional cigarette lighter
• a commemorative Polaroid photograph of Mr Paxton in a card
• a promotional laminated card showing the UK rail network, McAlpine family tree and addresses for Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd UK Offices
• a name badge for R. A. Paxton

The train departed Glasgow Central Station at 09.30 returning to Glasgow at 20.13. There was a photo stop at Grange-over-Sands. Lunch and Dinner were served.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2026/060
Item Type

Short Description

Sir Robert McAlpine promotional folder
Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

1987
Sub-items

Promotional brochure, guest list, invitation to Mr Roland Paxton, plan showing the route, menu card, booklet, commemorative photograph of Mr Paxton, Parker ballpoint pen and six inch scale
Supporting Items

None
Makers Number

None
Marks

None
Dimensions (mm)

360 x 245 x 10
Donor

Date Donated

September 2026
Materials

plastic, paper and metals
Condition

Good
Display Location

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