Map of the Iranian Railways Network and the Future Projects WITH Facts and Figures - 1973-74 Railway Edition

Two related items offered together: 1. Colour paper folding "Map of the Iranian Railways Network and the Future Projects", published by Iranian Railways March 1975, cartography by Sahab Geographic and Drafting Institute, Tehran 43 x 31cm. Details include existing lines, stations (distinguishing central, 1st, 2nd, 3rd class and other), lines to be constructed according to the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Five Year Plans by order of priority, and distances in km. Fine, neatly folded. / 2. Facts & Figures 1973-74 Railway Edition, booklet in b/w illustrated wraps, 15 x 22cm, 64pp illustrated in colour and b/w. Prepared by the Planning & Studies Department, printed at Iranian State Railways Printing Office. Very good, lightly worn, with short tear to spine head, and German institutional inkstamps to outer and inner front wrap (one of which is over-stamped "ungultig"). The text includes a progress report by Hamid Moussavian, Deputy Minister for Transport Affairs, Manager of the Railways; Brief History of the Iranian State Railways; and General Information regarding the Link between Iranian and Turkish Railways. Photos include royal portraits in colour, and b/w photos of Iran's railways. The tables and charts cover permanent installations (characteristics of the lines, tunnels, bridges, crossings, renewals etc), traction (locomotive power, carrying stock etc), and operations (tariffs, passenger traffic, goods traffic, items carried, etc). The map is rare, with 3 holdings located on Worldcat (Kansas University, Utah University, National Library of Australia). The booklet is scarce, with various editions recorded on Worldcat and Jisc from the 1950s up to 1977.…