Brochure, paper, Acton's Locos, issued by the Central Electricity Generating Board (South Eastern Region), circa 1970. Describes the two 0-4-0 tank locomotives in use at Acton Lane power station. The locomotives were 'Birkenhead' made by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Ltd. and 'Little Barford' made by Andrew Barclay & Co. Ltd. Brochure 'Acton's Locos', c 1970 circa 1970
A report published by the North Western Region of the Central Electricity Generating Board on the power station. Details include how it fits into the National Grid, coal consumption, generating equipment, environmental controls and power generated. Fiddler's Ferry Power Station 1970
Set of twelve black and white photo albums documenting the construction, commissioning and early operation of Cottam power station by the Central Electricity Generating Board, 1963-c.1970 Photograph albums recording the construction and early operational life of Cottam power station, 1963-c.1970 1963-circa 1970
Two reports centering on the "cocooning" and resulting laying-by plant for those power stations. Report one entitled "Report on Older Power Stations" information concerning fourteen older stations in the region. The second report is entitled "Report on The Problem of Laying-by Plant in The Older Power Stations". Bound volume of reports created by Central Electricity Generating Board North West, Merseyside and North Wales Region 1960
8 ring binders and 2 booklets. In English and German. ASEA and Central Electricity Generating Board technical procedures manuals. c.1960-1969 circa 1960-1969; circa 1960-1969
Various copies of publicity material from electrical, domestic appliance suppliers and engineering companies including; Metropolitan Vickers; Hall & Pickles Ltd; C C Dunkerley & Co Ltd; Baxendale & Co Ltd; Roberts, Black & Co Ltd; Ferguson Pailin Ltd; H W Kearns; Mather & Platt Ltd; Allen, Harrison & Co Ltd; Central Electricity Generating Board posters. Collection of Engineering Trade Literature and Drawings 1930-1980
Control desk and associated operating equipment for 500MW power generation unit, designed and commissioned by the Central Electricity Generating Board from George Kent Limited, Luton, for Cottam power station, Nottinghamshire, 1968. Cottam Power Station control desk and equipment 1968
Central Electricity Generating Board Course for Boiler Operators, lessons 1-18, plus diagrams and booklets relating to boilers and electricity. 1926-1962. Booklets, plan, and diagrams relating to boilers 1926-1962
Network for the Nation: a non-technical guide to overhead transmission lines. Gerald B. Jackson, published by the Central Electricity Generating Board, 1961. The author was an overhead lines engineer at the CEGB. Network for the nation by Gerald B. Jackson 1961
Research papers relating to a presentation given about the regulating of the price of electricity by Central Electricty Generating Board. Also, includes various policy documents, reports and consultative documents presented to Parliament and Committees looking at the power supply industry prior to privatisation. Central Electricity Generating Board Bulk Supply Tariff and Policy Documents 1965-1990
Two maps published by George Philip & Son Ltd and the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB). They were used by staff at British Telecoms (BT) and its predecessor organisations. The first map is titled 'Electricity Area Boards', and shows the England and Wales Area Boards pre-April 1957, at a scale of ten miles to one inch. The second map is entitled 'Central Electricity Generating Divisions' and shows these areas in England and Wales, giving the location of power stations, transmission lines etc. The second map is dated April 1958, and is a revision of a map first produced in April 1951. It is drawn at the same scale. Central Electricity Generating Board Maps 1957-1958
Poster illustrating power production: Power to the Grid Poster illustrating power production: Power to the Grid circa 1945
A series of publications related to the supplying of mains electricity, commentaries on electricity supply industry, future sources of fuel, projected future requirements and achievements. Articles, brochures and publications by the Electricity Council. 1950-1974
Illustrated booklet on Agecroft Power Station, possibly created to celebrate its opening. Central Electricity Generating Board, Stockport, 1962. Booklet on Agecroft Power Station 1962
File of papers relating to the nuclear test crash, Operation Smash Hit, including Technical Briefings on Transport of Irradiated Fuel. Technical briefings on transport of irradiated fuel, 1984 1984