Official codes
The bulk of this listing is derived from a 1 July 1939 booklet published by the Great Western Railway, a 1 July 1950 Railway Executive book (catalogue number BR87222) and a 1 July 1958 British Transport Commission book (catalogue number also BR87222) supplemented by a 1980s British Rail code book (catalogue number BR30064) and other information as found. The GWR book showed (and distinguished between) cross-industry terms and those specific to its own operations. Other companies are sure to have had their own equivalents.
The GWR booklet opens thus, with its distinctive capitalisation:
To facilitate the transmission of Telegraph Messages, a Code of Phrases in common use in telegrams sent on the Companies' business has been prepared, each phrase being represented by a distinctive word, and that word only is to be sent instead of the complete phrase which it represents. … In telephoning, all Code words should be spelt out.
It then provided a helpful guide to the phonetic alphabet:
A for Alfred. B " Bertie. C " Charles. D " David. E " Edward. F " Frederick. G " George. H " Harry. I " Isaac. J " Janet. K " King. L " Louisa. M " Mary. N " Nellie. O " Olive. P " Peter. Q " Queen. R " Robert. S " Sarah. T " Thomas. U " Uncle. V " Violet. W " William. X " Xmas. Y " York. Z " Zero.
By 1950 the Railway Executive had standardised on its own similar but not identical phonetic alphabet that was still used by the British Transport Commission eight years later.
A for Andrew. B " Benjamin. C " Charlie. D " David. E " Edward. F " Frederick. G " George. H " Harry. I " Isaac. J " Jack. K " King. L " Lucy. M " Mary. N " Nellie. O " Oliver. P " Peter. Q " Queenie. R " Robert. S " Sugar. T " Tommy. U " Uncle. V " Victor. W " Will. X " Xmas. Y " Yellow. Z " Zebra.
Neither bears any resemblance to the standard one used today.
Approaching 40 years later, BR's book was prefaced thus:
The code words for phrases in regular use contained in this booklet must be used, where applicable in message transmitted via National Teleprinter Network, Telex or TOPS, but not in messages to members of the public.
In 1939 most codes covered different passenger and train operating scenarios, plus train maintenance. There was very little about infrastructure maintenance. By BR-days, the greater proportion of codes concerned signalling-related issues.
Codes are presented alphabetically with known spelling mistakes in the source information corrected. Minor definition changes (e.g. locomotive or engine) are ignored, the more important ones are given as separate entries. The 'In use' column has entries thus:
♠ = cross industry term used in 1939 † = cross industry term used in 1939 and still used by BR in the 1980s (company, year) = company specific term used in the year stated
It will be seen that as well as many cross-industry terms, BR later adopted some GWR-specific codes. It will also be seen that many terms introduced by the Railway Executive are particularly wordy.
It is interesting to note that the code word RESPOND does not demand an answer from the recipient. Code word SERENE also looks far from peaceful.
| Code | Description | In use |
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| ABACK | How many of the following vehicles have you on hand and when and where are they loading? | ♠ |
| ABASE | Quantity of timber now lying at your station belonging to the following party requires loading at once. How many timber trucks do you require? Do you want travelling crane? | GWR, 1939 |
| ABREAST | When and for what traffic is the following stock applied for on truck report wanted? | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| ABREAST | Following stock applied for on truck report. Say when required and for what traffic. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ABSENT | Insert the following omitted from our invoice. give marks or any other particulars | GWR, 1939 |
| ACACIA | Special train as under left (or leaving) at .......... | † |
| ACK | Acknowledge receipt | † |
| ACKRO | Your acknowledgement of following notice not received, if still missing instruct all concerned as follows. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ACORN | Provide .......... type of train or unit and driver for .......... ACK. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ACOST | Your 'agreed charges' invoice. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| ACTER | Our 'agreed charges' invoice. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| ADCA | Covered truck conveying motor car, accompanied by passengers. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ADEX | Advertised day excursion | † |
| ADLINE | Trains to be signalled by special 'is line clear' signal 4-4-5 and be dealt with as shown in supplement to the block signalling pamphlets. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| ADON | Advise me when this has been done. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ADOUR | Wire if following now in order. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ADPENSE | If no additional expense incurred. | GWR, 1939 |
| AFLOW | Traffic loaded and waiting. | GWR, 1939 |
| AGILE | If traffic mentioned handed you at station and time named, wire best arrivals your route. | ♠ |
| AJAX | Nothing out-of-gauge must be allowed on the opposite or adjacent line or sidings. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| AJAX | Nothing out-of-gauge must be allowed on running lines or sidings on both sides of load. To be signalled by the special 'is line clear' signal 2-6-2. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| AJAX | No train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed on running lines or sidings on both sides of load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear?' signal 2-6-2. | BR, 1980s |
| ALASKA | Arrange for the necessary boxes to be open to pass following train .......... | ♠ |
| ALBANY | Wire time and date and where following were handed to undermentioned company. | ♠ |
| ALBANY | Wire time and date and where following were handed to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ALERT | Provide pilotman between points named for guard of .......... to .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| ALERT | Provide conductor between points named for guard of .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| ALMOND | Complaint is made by following of difficulty in passing .......... Note, arrange and report. | GWR, 1939 |
| ALOP | May the following work be allowed to proceed? | GWR, 1939 |
| AMAR | Excess width to be maintained to the 6ft side throughout. | GWR, 1939 |
| AMBER | Cancel my communication respecting .......... | † |
| AMBPASS | Withdraw notice intimating that restricted train service is in operation, but continue to exhibit WARNPASS notice. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| ANCHOVY | Collect fare from passenger without ticket in undermentioned train hence state class. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ANKLE | Can you accept the following? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ANTINOR | Arrange to change engines at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| APE | Following on our invoice or waybill should have been entered 'paid'. Deliver free; clearance authority will be sent. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| APOLLO | Can you arrange to load firm's name timber on date ..........? State whether fixed or travelling crane | GWR, 1939 |
| APPLE | Send the following engine here. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| APRICOT | See undermentioned firm and press for payment of following account. | ♠ |
| AQUA | Barge (or boat) with undermentioned tons on board left following for .......... Arrange all water you can spare to enable easy passage. | GWR, 1939 |
| ARAB | Wire how many passengers for following in undermentioned train. | GWR, 1939 |
| ARAMIS | Send me full report of repairs required to following engine. | GWR, 1939 |
| ARCAD | Note and advise all concerned that passengers must, until further notice, be informed that they book at their own risk to .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ARCHER | Reply at once to my communication of under-mentioned date and wire when sending. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ARDEF | Wire me early if traffic passing by service quoted. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ARGOT | Wire if consignees advised or recognised. | ♠ |
| ARGUS | Barge (or boat) proceeding with difficulty. Let down all water you can spare and make good your own length, reporting to me what you can do. | GWR, 1939 |
| ARMADA | Freight train alterations. | GWR, 1939 |
| ARNO | Undermentioned notice received. | † |
| AROMA | Not on hand. Tranships not recorded. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ARPASS | Reply by wire stating number of passengers or percentage loading in the following train/s leaving your station .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ARROW | Reply on following subject. | † |
| ARROWROOT | Train alterations. Send times today. | GWR, 1939 |
| ARTICHOKE | Wire whether undermentioned account is paid, and if not, why? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ASH | Arrange for special delivery of. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ASPEC | Arrange treat as special. | GWR, 1939 |
| ASTER | Exceeding one wagon daily from any one station. | ♠ |
| ATHOS | The following engineman and fireman belonging to your station leaving here with through train at .......... Arrange to meet them with food. | GWR, 1939 |
| ATLAS | Joint enquiry at following place and time. Arrange attendance your men concerned and acknowledge receipt. | GWR, 1939 |
| AUTOMATIC | Auto engine will work in place of motor on .......... Arrange trailer. | GWR, 1939 |
| AVABIL | Wire me particulars of availability of following engine/s on date/s given or assist me to trace. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| AVAIL | Following engine here for .......... at .......... time. Can you provide loading? | GWR, 1939 |
| AVDEM | Senders have given usual indemnity and request goods be delivered to .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| AVON | Following traffic for undermentioned station will travel as under. Arrange forward first means. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| AXIS | Reserve following accommodation. | † |
| BABOON | Your wire for undermentioned live stock; following licences are necessary. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BACKMO | Road motors left at time shown below with the following consignments. Arrange return load and wire when leaving and particulars of load. | ♠ |
| BADGER | Usual precautions and careful handling. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| BAFFLE | Nothing to indicate sender or consignee. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BALL | Arrange for time bill clerk come to .......... place .......... time .......... date .......... in connection with .......... train service. | GWR, 1939 |
| BALLOON | Time guard came on duty. | GWR, 1939 |
| BANDON | Return bank engine immediately upon its arrival at your station. | GWR, 1939 |
| BANTAM | Return special goods train hence at .......... | ♠ |
| BANYAN | List not to hand. The following stations told to wire you particulars. | GWR, 1939 |
| BARLEY | What is being done for undermentioned place or places, which have no empties to load the following? | GWR, 1939 |
| BARN | No passengers in undermentioned train for .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BASS | Say if you have any corrections for .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| BAST | See undermentioned local authority, ascertain whether place named is within its jurisdiction and reply. | GWR, 1939 |
| BASTION | Your wire, no licence is necessary for the following animals. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BASUTO | Engine (or other vehicle) on line and line clear at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BAT | Return time table extracts today certain or must go to press without your particulars. | ♠ |
| BAY | Passengers in undermentioned train for .......... | † |
| BEACH | The following entered on 'goods on hand without account' return, week ending ..........; if still on hand wire weight, marks and full description. | GWR, 1939 |
| BEAKER | the following from you detained here. Wire train licence is coming by. | GWR, 1939 |
| BEAR | Referring to consignment, as under, to your station, collect the following 'paid on' omitted, and advise when done. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BEDOUBLE | Reserve double bedroom for .......... | ♠ |
| BELFRY | Undermentioned horse hence by passenger train as follows. Wire when you are returning your sick or lame horse. | GWR, 1939 |
| BENIN | Consignee and charges are as follow. | ♠ |
| BEPPO | Following engines sent you today at .......... Return men and tools and advise time leaving. | GWR, 1939 |
| BERSEC | Reserve second class sleeping berth in two berth compartment for .......... ACK. | Railway Executive, 1950 BR, 1980s |
| BERSEC A | Reserve second class sleeping berth in single compartment for .......... ACK. If for lady travelling alone indicate specially | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BERSEC B | Reserve second class sleeping berth in two-berth compartment for .......... ACK. If for lady travelling alone indicate specially | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BERSEC C | Reserve second class sleeping berth in four-berth compartment for .......... ACK. If for lady travelling alone indicate specially | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BESINGEN | Reserve gent's single bedroom for .......... | ♠ |
| BESINLA | Reserve lady's single bedroom for .......... | ♠ |
| BICHET | Special .......... train left (or will leave) at .......... with following trucks for .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| BIGEND | Big end bearing, inside diameter. | GWR, 1939 |
| BILADE | Traffic as under, entered as shown, can now be released. Shippers hold bills of lading. | GWR, 1939 |
| BILBERRY | Alterations for next month. | GWR, 1939 |
| BILDAT | Wire me build date/s of following .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BILTONG | Arrange special collection today on account of Woodley and Co. of Cardiff and despatch by first train in refrigerator cars consigned to Woodley and Co. at the places named, the following consignment of meat. | GWR, 1939 |
| BIRCH | Wire time and date following wagons arrived at and/or left at your station. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BITTERN | How many of the following have you sent to ..........? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BLACKBIRD | The goods are not entered upon tranship or road van list given. | GWR, 1939 |
| BLOCKADE | All lines being blocked at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BLOCSID | The adjoining lines to be blocked when working from running line to siding and vice versa. | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| BLOX | All adjoining lines to be blocked when using crossovers, junctions and running connections. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s NR, 2016 |
| BOA | How many of the following can you send to ..........? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BOG | Bank engine not required for undermentioned train. Only single engine load on. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| BOG | Assistance not required for undermentioned train. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BONAR | Consignment hence .......... give date under our bond, ensure prompt delivery intact to .......... give name of warehouse enable cancellation bond. If damaged call in Customs or Excise officer immediately. ACK. | ♠ |
| BONDAGE | Customs papers not received ex bonded warehouse. See senders and advise them goods detained here. | ♠ |
| BONDMAN | Time engineman came on duty. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| BONDMAN | Motive power train staff commenced duty at .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BONN | Engine and guard leave at the undermentioned time to work special from .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| BORAX | Arrange following alterations in opening and closing signal cabins. | ♠ |
| BORNEO | May travel loaded as described, both lines required between .......... and .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| BOUGH | Has undermentioned a credit account with you and may I transfer? Holding traffic, wire instanter. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BOVINE | Empties waiting power at undermentioned station. Arrange to clear at once. Special if necessary. Wire what done. | GWR, 1939 |
| BOWL | Wire departure time. | GWR, 1939 |
| BOXALL | Please supply containers of the type mentioned below for loading at the station named on the date given. | GWR, 1939 |
| BOXER | The following telegram must be telegraphed box to box to .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BOYNE | There is no water at the following station. Instruct drivers. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BRAG | Wire me route following traffic travelled. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BRANCH | The undermentioned has no account but considered good for credit | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BRAVA | Breakdown van leaving at .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BREAM | Following in hand for want of better address. Send full particulars at once, to enable delivery to be effected. Now addressed .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BREKDON | Following wagons said stopped for repairs at your station. Wire date repaired and reforwarded, or if still on hand, state when repairs likely to be effected. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BRILL | No alterations affecting you. | GWR, 1939 |
| BROKER | Wire if since repaired, when released and forwarded, or what is position. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BROMIDE | Wire full details of despatch. | LNER Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BROOM | If an excursion is arranged in connection with the undermentioned, how many passengers do you estimate would take advantage of it from your station? | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BUCK | Following entered as shown should have been invoiced to address given. Dispose of accordingly and reply. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BUD | The undermentioned has a ledger account at this station. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| BUD | The undermentioned has a ledger account at .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BUFFO | Following which we entered 'paid' should be carriage 'to pay'. Collect charges and advise by letter when done. | ♠ |
| BUGLE | Wide loads for undermentioned. Wire between what distances from rail level excess width occurs and, if width increased by binding chains or other fastenings, say to what extent. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| BULGE | Wide loads for undermentioned. Wire between what distances from rail level excess width occurs and if width increased by binding chains or other fastenings, say to what extent. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BULL | After supplying previous orders. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BULLET | Bullion by following train for .......... insert consignee's name and destination station consisting of .......... insert number and description of packages. Watch specially during transfer at your station/arrival and delivery. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| BUNKER | Class of engine. Home depot .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BUSCOM | Reserve .......... seats on omnibus connecting with undermentioned train ex-Paddington. | GWR, 1939 |
| BUSH | No trace goods mentioned on hand. | GWR, 1939 |
| BYRAG | The following traffic may be accepted by arrangement only. Applications to be made to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| BYRAG | The following traffic may be accepted by arrangement only. | BR, 1980s |
| CABBAGE | Do you agree to following? | † |
| CABDO | Reserve twin-berth cabin and wire number. | GWR, 1939 |
| CABO | Reserve single-berth cabin and wire number. | GWR, 1939 |
| CABOB | Wire stations to which following being loaded, number to each place and how many empty left on hand. | ♠ |
| CABOR | Reserve four-berth cabin and wire number. | GWR, 1939 |
| CABRO | The load to travel on orfinary freight services under the supervision of the guard of the train. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| CABUS | Cab apparatus, double line. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CAD | I can supply the following materials. | GWR, 1939 |
| CALPIN | Train(s) as under start(ed) short of origin. Combination of CALVIN and PINE | BR, 1980s |
| CALVIN | Following train will run as under. Advise all concerned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CALVIN | Train(s) as under start(ed) short of origin and terminate(d) short of destination. Code sometimes given as KELVIN | BR, 1980s |
| CAMEL | Arrange to provide stock for the undermentioned train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CAMEO | Senders pressing for definite reply. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CANARY | Following received from your station unentered. Wire instructions and particulars of charges and send invoice (or waybill) or copy by next train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CAPE | Undermentioned train(s) will not run. Advise all concerned. Believed originally a convenient word for which later a 'backronym' cancelled at point of entrywas developed |
† |
| CAPON | Send train times today for .......... | ♠ |
| CAPRA | Certificate of date named holds good. | GWR, 1939 |
| CAPSTAN | Work stopped for want of the following. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CARATE | Am asked to quote cartage rate on .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| CARBON | Can the following travel safely between points named? | † |
| CARMINE | Have all ready for timber loaders coming .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CARP | Wire particulars of actual payments, value of forwarded 'to pay' and received 'paid' traffic of the following firm for twelve months ending .......... Also state general policy with company. | GWR, 1939 |
| CARSEV | Provide truck load ..........'s owner's name car through tunnel, on .......... trains .......... date. | GWR, 1939 |
| CARSID | Subject to careful working when passing from main lines to sidings and vice versa; usual precautions. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CASTEN | I have paid the following amount to your credit through daily cash account 110 .......... date. Form 8103 following. | GWR, 1939 |
| CASTEN | I have paid the following amount to your credit. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CASTER | Down main line blocked. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CASTOR | Down main line blocked. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| CATMARK | Following consignment landed today ex Ireland. Detained on account of market not being authorised. Contact local authorities and request them wire Ministry of Agriculture representative here date of market. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CATSUP | Cattle disease circular. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CATWAG | Provide cattle wagon for .......... to load as follows .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CAWCROS | Extreme caution must be exercised when passing from main line to loops and sidings and vice versa and when in loops and sidings. | BR, 1980s |
| CAWSTAB | Should the load require to be recessed, great care must be taken to ensure that the load will clear structures and traffic on adjacent tracks. | BR, 1980s |
| CEDAR | Instruct driver and guard of undermentioned train as follows. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CENEND | Loaded centrally, equally ended and suitably checked. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CENEND | Loaded centrally, equally ended and suitably under-run. | BR, 1980s |
| CENSOR | Secure by our route on return journey the following. | ♠ |
| CENTIPEDE | Can you send .......... class saloon to place named for use on given date? | GWR, 1939 |
| CERTO | Send certificate of origin or customs sale form no .......... Goods held pending receipt. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHAD | Relying on your concurrence I have agreed to convey the following party between the stations and on the date named at the fares quoted below. | GWR, 1939 |
| CHALOC | Arrange to change locomotive/s. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHARCOAL | It has been agreed to stop the following train at the station named to take up or set down the undernoted party. Advise all concerned. | ♠ |
| CHARIOT | Following train will stop at your station to take up or set down undernoted party. See that no avoidable delay occurs. | ♠ |
| CHARIOT | Following train will stop at .......... to take up or set down undernoted party. Advise all concerned and see that no avoidable delay occurs. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHARTER | Guaranteed excursion. | BR, 1980s |
| CHAUCER | Following wagons have arrived without labels. Wire consignee and destination. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHENG | Arrange to change engine/s. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| CHESS | You may debit this station giving particulars. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHETA | Your enquiry re undermentioned. Following is address of .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHICORY | Cannot trace delivery. Wire full description, marks and contents and say who complains. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHIK | Following missing, urgently wanted. Have special enquiries made and if with you forward immediately and reply. | † |
| CHINA | Wire time special will leave and how many on. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHOPPER | Weather foggy here. Instruct drivers and guards of following trains to light their head and tail lamps respectively state whether up or down trains. | GWR, 1939 |
| CHROME | Load will pass over this region, division or district. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHROME | May travel as described subject to following restrictions. | BR, 1980s |
| CHUTE | Proceed to the following station for relief duty. Wire acknowledgement. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CHUTNEY | if any trace, wire reply. If no trace, reply by urgent train message. | GWR, 1939 |
| CICERO | Special train(s) will run as under. Advise all concerned. | † |
| CIGAR | Send man here at once to attend to following. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CIRC | Water circulating pump. | GWR, 1939 |
| CIRCLE | Individual numbers as yesterday. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CIRCUMA | Trains must be diverted in accordance with instructions shown in notice of diversion of trains to alternative routes. | GWR, 1939 |
| CIRCUMA | Trains must be diverted to alternative route(s). | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR |
| CISTERN | Repeating my wire (or letter) the following still not to hand; wire result of your tracing. | GWR, 1939 |
| CLATO | Wire third-class fare for circular tour as follows. | GWR, 1939 |
| CLAYMO | When and where are you loading ..........? | ♠ British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CLEARO | My advice re block at the undermentioned place. Lines now clear. Advise staff. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CLEEK | Following charges entered 'to pay' per your invoice - refused by consignee in consequence. Wire whether correctly invoiced, if not send credit transfer voucher or apply to sender for payment. Reply fully. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CLIFF | Wire service and route between points named for .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CLIMB | Be prepared to detach undermentioned in middle of following train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CLOTH | Be prepared to detach undermentioned leaving here next to engine on following train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CLOVE | Following will resume duty .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CLYDE | There is now a supply of water at the following station. Instruct drivers. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| COALIO | Release given for undermentioned coal traffic. Send forward all speed. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 |
| COALIO | Release given for undermentioned coal traffic. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| COBALT | Submit proof bills excursions. | GWR, 1939 |
| COBLE | Ascertain when the following will resume duty. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| COBRA | We require the following. Have supply sent at once. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 |
| COG | Accommodation has been reserved. | † |
| COLOC | Private locomotive, cold, weight .......... tonnes travelling on own wheels from .......... to .......... per .......... Arrange forward working. | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| COLORADO | Have pilot engine in readiness to attach to following train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| COLTICK | Owing to shortage of time, request passenger to call at ........... for tickets. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| COLUMBIA | No extra engine power required. | GWR, 1939 |
| COLUN | Have cold luncheon basket ready for ........... | GWR, 1939 |
| COMEX | Following commercial explosives. | BR, 1980s |
| COMO | Your communication re accommodation in following name. Wire class travelling on steamer and if accommodation required for ladies or gents giving number of each. | GWR, 1939 |
| CONAC | I have .......... type container load of .......... for delivery to .......... name and address, gross weight .......... Wire station best suited for cranage and cartage. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONDAM | Following goods being received at station named damaged, due to reasons given. Arrange supervision of loading, sheeting, etc., and wire forward next consignments for special examination on arrival. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONDLOAN | Forward by first means the undermentioned condemned sheets on loan and wire when sent or sending. | GWR, 1939 |
| CONDOR | Following waiting order. Obtain instructions for disposal. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONEY | Following which you enter 'to pay' said 'carriage paid' and refused in consequence. Wire whether correctly entered and, if not, send re-charge authority or apply to sender and reply. | ♠ |
| CONFLICT | The undermentioned train conveys out-of-gauge traffic and must not meet or pass any train conveying passengers. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| CONFLICT | No train conveying passengers or anything out-of-gauge must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings mentioned on either side of the load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONFLICT | No train conveying passengers or signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings mentioned on either side of the load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. | BR, 1980s |
| CONFLICT A | Load to travel in accordance with restrictions on wide loads contained in the 1932 schedules. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. Loads 10ft excl. to 10ft 3in incl. wide. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONFLICT B | Load to travel in accordance with restrictions on wide loads contained in the 1932 schedules. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. Loads 10ft 3in excl. to 10ft 6in incl. wide. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONFLICT C | Load to travel in accordance with restrictions on wide loads contained in the 1932 schedules. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. Loads 10ft 6in excl. to 10ft 9in incl. wide. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONGO | The following not to hand. Send by next train, and write explaining delay, or, if sent, forward copy. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONNIE | Connecting rod complete with big end bearing, inside diameter. | GWR, 1939 |
| CONREC | Following containers received today. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONSEN | Following containers despatched by us today with traffic shown as per particulars below. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONTAG | Following accommodation reserved for infectious patient travelling between stations by trains and on date stated quote nature of disease. Arrange disinfection or advise forward.. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CONTON | Weight to be calculated on a basis of 1,000 kilos to the ton. | GWR, 1939 |
| CONVEX | Undermentioned men .......... on duty .......... relieving following train. Trainmen as passengers hence. Wire time reliefmen returning. | GWR, 1939 |
| COOT | Following wanted for shipment. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CORBEX | Can you provide train of third class corridor stock for .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CORMOR | Your enquiry respecting following not being to hand. Forwarded from here, as under. I trace; wire me immediately received. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| COTAN | Does my certificate of date named hold good? | GWR, 1939 |
| COTTON | Following military explosives. | BR, 1980s |
| COVCOUNT | Wire me per return the number of sheets on hand for repairs in and out of trucks. | GWR, 1939 |
| COVCROWD | Overcrowded with sheets for repairs. Can you arrange for acceptance elsewhere following loads. | GWR, 1939 |
| COVFALL | Falling short of sheets for repairs. Urge forward supplies. | GWR, 1939 |
| COVLOADS | Wagons loaded with sheets on hand your shop excessive. Take special steps to unload, amalgamate all small loads possible and wire me what you are able to do. | GWR, 1939 |
| COVMAND | Heavy demand for sheets. Urge output giving light repairs preference and place all possible at disposal of Rolling Stock Department. Wire what you are able to do. | GWR, 1939 |
| COW | Be prepared to detach undermentioned leaving here in the rear of following train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| COWARD | May I attach the following to under-mentioned train? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CRANBERRY | We send you the following, which you must transfer at your station and forward per .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| CRANE | All charges should be paid through to destination. Wire if any debit to you. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CREDAC | Your credit transfer voucher received and accepted for last month. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| CREDIT | Our credit transfer voucher as below portion not received. Send it by first train and wire now whether accepted. | GWR, 1939 |
| CREDIT A | Your credit transfer voucher received and accepted for last month. | GWR, 1939 |
| CREDO | Has the undermentioned an account with you? If not, do you consider him/them good for credit? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CRENOT | Our credit transfer voucher as below portion not received. Send it by first train and wire now whether accepted. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| CREOLE | Arrange to work forward. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| CREST | The numbers and receipts (adults and children and to each destination separately) by excursion to .......... on date named - were as follows. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CRETE | Following vehicle hence to you. Return next train. | ♠ |
| CRIMSON | How many empties are there at undernoted place? | ♠ |
| CROCUS | Your reliefman undermentioned and mate returning as passengers hence. | GWR, 1939 |
| CROW | Undermentioned on hand refused for following reason. Send instructions for disposal and give sender notice as to risk and expense. In the event of instructions being given to re-tender or deliver elsewhere, say who pays carriage and extra charges, if any. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CRYPT | The following goods consigned by senders to your station in error. Send on at once to undermentioned station, sending me copy of the invoice. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CUB | The undermentioned hence .......... deliver promptly. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CUCKOO | You will receive the following from .......... | † |
| CUDEB | Following held by Customs for duty. Collect and wire authority to debit you. | ♠ |
| CURRANT | Your enquiry respecting following. I agree. | † |
| CUSAG | Wagon number .......... hence under Customs seals. Not to be opened except in presence of Customs officer. | ♠ |
| CUSHY | Invoice no connection. Wire me instanter. | GWR, 1939 |
| CUSPRO | Following traffic hence .......... must be produced to Customs before shipment. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CUSTEX | Following traffic consigned to .......... not to be opened except in the presence of an officer of Customs and Excise. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CUSTOM | Wire value, net weight and description of the following traffic for customs purposes. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CUTOS | Following detained by HM Customs, contents dutiable. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CUTTLE | Unable to reserve accommodation as requested. | † |
| CYDER | I agree to train running if you can provide stock locally. | GWR, 1939 |
| CYGNET | Following invoiced from you not to hand. Wire date, train, truck, and to what point sent and trace forward. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CYNIC | Can only offer ordinary service. Wire what decided. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| CYRUS | Have matter put right at once. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| DAGGER | Until the assent of the goods agent is obtained. | ♠ |
| DAGGER | Until the assent of .......... is obtained. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| DAGONET | Engine of following train partially failed. Be prepared with another engine to work train forward. Give nature of failure briefly | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DALE | Arrange to adopt ordinary working. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DAMRE | Showing on labels original consignee and from what station returned. | GWR, 1939 |
| DARG | No advice from you re .......... | ♠ |
| DATUM | The undermentioned not received. Wire date and train sent. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DAUNT | Following sender will load undermentioned wagons live stock at your station on .......... for .......... Arrange. | GWR, 1939 |
| DAUNTLESS | Following sender will load undermentioned wagons livestock at .......... on .......... for .......... Arrange service and advise all concerned. | GWR, 1939 |
| DAWN | You may forward the undermentioned traffic. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DEBRIS | I will advise you further. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DEBUT | We have received application. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DECAM | Following still unable to resume. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DECKO | Following consignment unentered. Send first train copies of declaration and invoice. Senders are .......... Meantime wire full particulars charges payable by consignee. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DEDIMUS | Have you communicated with us in error? | † |
| DEE | Make careful search and enquiry at your station for .......... | ♠ |
| DEE | Make careful search and enquiry for .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DEEPDENE | Royal train (lowest security: 2 headlamps, bell code 4-4-4 accepted under standard block, shunt other trains 5 minutes before passage, public crossings 10 minutes, fewer other precautions than GROVE). | BR, from 1949 |
| DEEPLUS | Royal train (intermediate security: as DEEPDENE but double block). | by 1961 |
| DELAWARE | Wire me rates (or fares) for undermentioned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DELOD | Divisional engineers should be advised in ample time of arrangements made for passage of loads. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DELTA | It is reported that the undermentioned is in financial difficulties: make confidential enquiry and, if confirmed, stop all further credit, advising me particulars of any outstandings, credits due or goods on hand, which latter must be held pending my instructions. State at what other stations firm does business. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DEMOS | Line will be clear in about .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DEPAR | Wire time of departure from point mentioned and arrival time at destination. | ♠ |
| DERAIL | Send quickly breakdown van, crane and gang; following derailed at .......... give place and time. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR |
| DERWENT | Your communication upon following subject received and has attention. | † |
| DESBITS | Diesel engine spares/stores. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DESCAR | Diesel train vehicle. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DESCON | Following consignment sent to station named for transfer. Arrange examination and report condition on arrival and delivery to consignee's premises. Transfer station advised to wire you forwarding details. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DESCRIPT | If still missing supply full description of marks, brand or illustration and dimensions, also say when and where last checked. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DESERT | You may quote standard rates in accordance with live stock scale on the following distance .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DESLOC | Diesel locomotive. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DESTRA | Diesel multiple unit train. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DETEX | Wire me details actual advance bookings for following excursions. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DETLAB | Remove all labels before delivery. Origin not to be divulged to consignee. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DETNON | Please send next passenger train .......... detonators without clips. | GWR, 1939 |
| DETO | Please send next passenger train .......... detonators with clips. | GWR, 1939 |
| DEXFIRST | First class one day excursion fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DEXSEC | Second class one day excursion fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DEXTHIRD | Third class one day excursion fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| DIAMOND | Arrange for extra engine to work .......... | ♠ |
| DIANA | Have engine no. .......... ready to change for engine .......... hence .......... time to work in its place. | GWR, 1939 |
| DIBRAK | Diagram no. .......... broken. Engine no. .......... cause .......... A substitute engine no. .......... has been provided to work your diagram no. .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DINEDOR | Following train will run in two parts, first part starting punctually and the second part running late, as under .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| DINGO | Requisitions have been received for the following vehicles since despatch of stock report today. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DISBEL | Bell with distant not properly off. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DISPIN | We have disposal instructions for following traffic which may send on here. | ♠ |
| DISTOCK | Distribution of freight rolling stock. | GWR, 1939 |
| DISTRO | Wire distance and type of road. | GWR, 1939 |
| DIVA | Undermentioned train diverted via .......... Wire if driver knows road. | GWR, 1939 |
| DIXTON | Cartage motor vehicle 10 tons carrying capacity. | GWR, 1939 |
| DOBA | Men on duty. Double home basket. | GWR, 1939 |
| DOCON | The undermentioned is on hand and cannot be shipped until declarations are received. Please forward the documents in duplicate immediately. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DOLE | No work tomorrow for timber loader .......... Arrange as necessary. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DONKEY | We are now asked to deliver following traffic to firm named. Wire if we may do so. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DOPE | Wire me rate. Road transport competition involved. Their charge is .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| DOTAL | Return the undermentioned here. Reply when done. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DOURO | The following rates (or fares) may be quoted. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DOVE | Wagon, number given below, from station named, sent away as an empty, contains the following. If with you, dispose of as follows and reply. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DOXY | Special caution to be exercised when passing or loading or unloading at landings and loading docks, not to be taken past high landings or high loading docks. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DRAB | .......... may resume duty if his own doctor gives him a certificate to the effect that he is fit to do so. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DRAGON | Following wanted for tomorrow's use. Reply when will be sent. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DRAKE | Can you arrange cartage to address given of following traffic, carried at S to S rate? If so, wire charge for that service. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DRASTIC | Send on at once, invoice carriage paid and debit me, giving particulars. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DRAWBON | Following consignment for Irish Free State marked duty paid. Advise senders duty will again be demanded on landing in Ireland. Ascertain whether under drawback or ex bonded warehouse. Wire reply. | GWR, 1939 |
| DRENCH | Owing to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease near station named, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs or deer must not be moved into, out of, or within an area of 15 miles around that place unless the animals are accompanied by an up-to-date licence of the local authority at destination point, duly countersigned by the local authority at forwarding point. Names of stations affected to follow. Arrange and advise all concerned. | ♠ |
| DRENCH | Owing to outbreak of foot and mouth disease near station named, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs or deer must not be moved out of an area of 15 miles radius around that station. Movement into or within the same area is prohibited unless the animals are accompanied by up-to-date foot and mouth disease licence counter-signed where necessary. Names of stations affected to follow in livestock circular. Arrange and advise all concerned. In the event of difficulties wire me for instructions. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| DRENCH | Owing to outbreak of foot and mouth disease near station named, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs or deer must not be moved out of an area of 10 miles radius around that station. Movement into or within the same area is prohibited unless the animals are accompanied by up-to-date foot and mouth disease licence. Names of stations affected to follow in livestock circular. Arrange and advise all concerned. In the event of difficulties wire me for instructions. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DROSS | Wire particulars following firm's account. Also estimated value of their traffic received paid for period shown. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DROT | Instruct guard of the following train to stop at station named to take up or set down undernoted party. | GWR, 1939 |
| DRY | The speed of the train conveying the load must not exceed 25mph on straight lines, 10mph on moderate curves and 5mph on sharp curves and when crossing from one line to another. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| DRY | Speed not to exceed 5mph through crossovers and connections and when passing from one running line to another and through junctions. Elsewhere speed not to exceed 25mph and the usual service speed restriction to be observed. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DUB | May travel as described without restriction. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| DUEDEST | Referring to your application for a service for .......... from .......... to .......... I will arrange for this to arrive destination at .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| DUEDEST | Arrival time at destination will be .......... | BR, 1980s |
| DUTET | Undermentioned consignment said held pending payment of duty by consignee. My invoice authorises debit of duty to senders' deposit here. Arrange immediate clearance and furnish explanation. | ♠ |
| DUTURN | Wire turn of duty of undermentioned staff this week and next. | 'companies', 1930s |
| DUTURN | Wire turn of duty of undermentioned for period named. | ♠ |
| DYKE | Put .......... train in .......... loop or yard. | BR, 1980s |
| EAGLE | If unable to deliver the following, dispose of to best advantage. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EARWIG | Following urgently required. | † |
| EBB | Press consignee to accept. If he still refuses give him written notice of immediate sale in the interests of all concerned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EBONY | Can you send the following to station named for temporary relief. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EBRO | Look out for important letter by .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EDNA | Goods traffic of all descriptions except the following must not be accepted for conveyance until further notice. Note and advise all concerned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EFT | See yesterday's report for information as to other stock. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EGER | Provide pilotman between points named for driver of .......... | ♠ |
| EGER | Provide conductor between points named for driver of .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| EIDER | Following said handed you by the undermentioned not reached destination. Trace forward by wire, and advise me result, with full particulars. If necessary see senders. | † |
| EKE | In the event of the load not maintaining the service laid down, it must not be forwarded by any other service without first obtaining the authority of the appropriate operating superintendent. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| EKE | In the event of the load not maintaining the service laid down, it must not be forwarded by any other service without first obtaining the authority of the appropriate operating officer at regional headquarters. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ELAND | Your advice received too late | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ELASTIC | Neither up nor down line blocked. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ELFANT | Can you trace receiving the following on or about the date given? If so, say how disposed of. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ELK | We sent you in error on date named the following. Forward with all speed to the following station. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ELM | Send man to attend to water supply at .......... No water in tank. | GWR, 1939 |
| ELOC | Electric locomotive. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ELTRA | Electric multiple unit train. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EMCAR | Special empty carriages. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| EMERALD | Provide engine and men to work undermentioned train and wire that you will do so. | ♠ |
| EMIGRANT | The following spare cattle wagons are on hand .......... today. | GWR, 1939 |
| EMRET | Early morning return fare. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EMU | Wire when following handed you and train by which sent forward. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ENBAT | Engine battery. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ENO | Undermentioned consignment invoiced duty payable by consignee, should have been invoiced 'recharge duty to sender's deposit account at this station'. Arrange clearance immediately and debit us. | ♠ |
| ENOC | Owing to engineering occupation. | GWR, 1939 |
| ENPARTS | Engine material being despatched today by schedule service/s for undermentioned depots/s. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| ENWHEELS | Locomotive wheels being despatched today by scheduled service/s for undermentioned depot/s. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| ERAD | Refused, not equal to sample. | ♠ |
| ERASMUS | Can you return engine and men to work ..........? | GWR, 1939 |
| ERMIN | Following not wanted here. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ERN | Weigh, charge and advise. | ♠ |
| ETCH | Weigh, charge and advise. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EVERGREEN | Please wire me instructions. Following complaints of difficulty in passing. | GWR, 1939 |
| EVEX | Evening excursion. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EVIDO | Public enquiry by licencing authority will be held on .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| EVSEC | Evening second class fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EVTHIRD | Evening third class fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| EXACON | Examine contents of truck named and report condition of load, details if damaged and recommendations for better security. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EXCOL | Loaded centrally within gauge except extreme width secured. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| EXLO | Exceptional load with speed or route restrictions only. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear?' signal 2-1-6. | BR, 1980s |
| EXMO | Expect road motors with goods for .......... | ♠ |
| EXPAM | Recommended expert examination of following. Will you arrange? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EXPED | .......... are most urgently in need of power: secure and return home at once that station's engines, light or attached. Give matter personal attention and wire reply. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EXREP | The following locomotive/s required here for 'X' repairs on .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| EXTENSO | Cannot send relief. Make best possible arrangements for present. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FABEL | Electric bells at .......... failed. Attend at once. | GWR, 1939 |
| FABRIC | Must be run at slow caution speed at .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| FABRIC | Must not exceed speed of .......... mph at/between .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s NR, 2016 |
| FACTO | Despatch engine quoted to factory specified to reach there on day specified. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| FAKIR | Wire number of passengers expected. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FALCON | No trace of receiving the following. | † |
| FENCE | This load must be run on the following conditions. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| FARET | Third class return fare .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FARO | Third class single fare .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FAUST | The undermentioned goods train conveys out-of-gauge traffic and must not meet or pass any train in the following tunnels. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| FERLO | Sailors (or soldiers) on leave travel as under on date named. Make all necessary arrangements as far as you are concerned and acknowledge receipt by wire. | ♠ |
| FERN | Other stock as wanted. | GWR, 1939 |
| FESTON | Consignees cannot produce bill of lading: can we release? | GWR, 1939 |
| FINCH | Following received different from invoice. Wire if we may deliver. | ♠ |
| FIR | The train conveying the load to travel on the fast or through lines where provided. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| FIRBERTH | Reserve first class berth on open saloon and wire number. | GWR, 1939 |
| FIRSIN | First class single fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FIRSLEEP | A first class sleeping berth has been reserved on the following train to join at your station | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FITRUCK | Send suitable fitted truck(s) all speed to convey following article between points named. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FLAMINGO | Following wanted for market. Urge forward all speed. | GWR, 1939 |
| FLANDERS | Engine and men working .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FLASH | Give good advance notice of despatch to .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| FLEA | Wire how you stand or what you are doing respecting .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FLEET | Following traffic on hand. Arrange to work forward all speed. | ♠ |
| FLIGHT | Weather unfavourable for liberation of pigeons received from your station. Instruct. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FLINT | Examine all spare stock and ordinary train sets daily until further notice for following vehicles; if found send to .......... and wire me when they will be despatched. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FLORA | How many more of the following do you require? | ♠ |
| FLOTSAM | Heavy bookings recorded by undermentioned train. Wire particulars of any duplicate train and if not for throughout journeys points between which duplication was made. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FOAM | Have you any enquiry for ..........? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FOCAL | Wire reply instanter. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FOCUS | Arrange to strengthen the undermentioned train or trains as shown. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| FOLIAGE | The following additional amount will be charged for special haulage between the undermentioned points. | GWR, 1939 |
| FONET | Referring to your telephonic communication. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FONET | My/your telephone communication of .......... give date. | BR, 1980s |
| FOOTEX | BR sponsored football train. | BR, 1980s |
| FORLOAD | Following vehicles loaded you yesterday. When empty, send forward by first available train to destination shown on nightly wagon orders. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FORMAY | Wire formation of .......... train commencing from engine. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FORPEN | Dispose of LNE and LMS vacuum fitted open wagons up to 12 tons capacity as follows; | GWR, 1939 |
| FORTON | Cartage motor vehicle 4/5 tons carrying capacity. | GWR, 1939 |
| FOX | Following said to have been sent you on or about undermentioned date by station named. Wire particulars of receipt and proof of delivery if effected. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FOYLE | Referring to us for account. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FRANK | Provide guard to work undermentioned train. ACK. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FREEDOM | Vehicles buffer locked in following siding. Send man to free. | GWR, 1939 |
| FRESME | Fresh meat hence tonight; deliver early. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FRET | Have all charges been collected? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FROG | Following wagons detained at your station under load. Get them discharged at once and send today full written explanation of detention. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FUJIT | If required to refuge en route I will look into the matter on hearing where this is required to be done. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| FUNCO | Vehicle with funeral party and corpse. | † |
| FUNGUS | No trace of forwarding the following. | † |
| FURNO | Until further notice. | † |
| GAITER | Contents of wagon .......... transhipped into wagon .......... and sent forward .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| GAMA | Your wire regarding .......... to hand and contents noted: letter follows per .......... train. Add 'Report confirmed' or otherwise. | GWR, 1939 |
| GANGES | See undermentioned and secure traffic named. | ♠ |
| GANGWAY | Make careful search for gangway boards and send to .......... next train advising me by wire and station named the number sent. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GAREX | Guaranteed excursion. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GARNET | Following engine now ready. Wire when and how you propose to exchange for engine .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| GARON | Undermentioned may travel loaded as described. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GARON | Undermentioned may travel as described. | BR, 1980s |
| GASCON | Wire full dimensions and weight of traffic for which undernamed is applied for and say when actually required to load. | GWR, 1939 |
| GASSO | Arrange for the undermentioned to be gassed at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| GATER | Contents of wagon .......... transhipped into wagon .......... and sent forward .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GAZEL | Your enquiry respecting following. Correct as received. You may deliver. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GENDIX | Instructions regarding special express passenger trains shown in general appendix will apply. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GETAMOV | The following proposal has been submitted to me. Have special enquiries made. Write me fully giving your views saying if anything is known of the traffic and if it can be secured to our route, but it must be distinctly understood that you are not to quote the figure, or indicate what it is, to the public, until further advised. | GWR, 1939 |
| GIBE | Important consignment for shipment. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GLEN | Short coal at undermentioned station. Send the following and wire me. | GWR, 1939 |
| GLIM | No trace passing on or about date given. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GLOSSY | Wire if you can send .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GOBI | The following routing must be observed. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| GOLO | Your wire of yesterday; or Exchanged wires of yesterday; or Your wire of .......... give date | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GOLO | My/your teleprint of .......... give date | BR, 1980s |
| GOODOUT | Following goods found on hand without account. If from you wire instructions. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GOOSE | Stop accepting following until further advised. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| GORIL | Following not received. Say if any trace passing your station and how disposed of, or trace forward. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GOSLING | Stop sending following until I wire you further. | ♠ |
| GOSLING | Hold back following until further advised. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GOSLING | Cease forwarding the following until further notice. | BR, 1980s |
| GRAB | Arrange following witnesses to attend court to give evidence at time, date and place stated and acknowledge receipt by wire. | ♠ |
| GRAZE | The undermentioned will be exhibitors. Ascertain quickly their requirements i.e. number and class of vehicles, particulars of traffic, date and train traffic will be loaded. | ♠ |
| GRIST | Wire particulars of vehicles sent. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GROIN | Particulars of load not sufficient, wire further information in regard to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GROVE | Royal train carrying monarch (maximum security: 4 headlamps, bell code 4-4-4, double block, shunt other trains 10 minutes before passage, close public level crossings 15 minutes before, secure all horses, water columns, barrows, etc. and numerous other precautions). | SR, from 1942 BR |
| GRUFF | See that no avoidable delay occurs. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GRUNT | Forwarding licence is only necessary if swine are from a market or licenced pig dealers' premises. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GUITAR | Wire particulars and confirm by letter. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| GULL | Your wire asking me to stop delivery of the following consignment received too late. | GWR, 1939 |
| GUM | Refer to my wire of today; or Exchanged wires of today. | † |
| GWIN | Travel main line only. | GWR, 1939 |
| HAGUE | Do you agree to train named stopping at ..........? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HAKE | Wire how many of undermentioned since received. | ♠ |
| HALFEX | Halfday excursion. | † |
| HALIBUT | Fish expected to leave here today about following time. Will wire particulars on departure of train. | ♠ |
| HALSEC | Half day second class fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HALTHIRD | Half day third class fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| HANOVER | The following train will be divided as under. Advise all concerned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HARRIER | Not received. Same remark from transfer station. Trace forward. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HAVEN | Following ready for inspection. Send inspector. | GWR, 1939 |
| HAWK | Following delivered on date named, and signed for by .......... | † |
| HAZARD | The undermentioned train must not pass, nor be passed by any train on opposite or adjoining running lines between .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| HAZARD | Running lines and/or sidings mentioned on both sides of the load to be clear. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| HAZEL | The undermentioned materials ordered from firm and on inspection notice quoted, which are urgently required, stated to be ready for inspection. Attend to this immediately and reply. | GWR, 1939 |
| HEBREW | Following train is leaving here with assistant engine give no. or name of assistant engine and no. of vehicles on train. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HEN | Consignee resides outside delivery limits. Duly advised. | ♠ |
| HERO | The following stock shown on your return yesterday not recorded today. | GWR, 1939 |
| HERON | Ascertain from guard of undermentioned train the destination of vehicles of the description and numbers given below, put off here without label on date named. | GWR, 1939 |
| HEXFIRST | First class half day excursion fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HEXSEC | Second class half day excursion fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HEXTHIRD | Third class half day excursion fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| HOLLY | Following now in order. | † |
| HOOK | Reserve first class compartment/s in undermentioned train. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| HOPPING | Engineers' .......... type train will be ready to leave .......... at .......... for .......... All concerned should arrange to give this train prompt working. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| HORN | Wire how many tickets issued by undermentioned train. | ♠ |
| HOST | Enquiry made by .......... for the undermentioned accommodation from .......... Wire number of room or rooms you can reserve and terms. | ♠ |
| HOSTA | Can offer the following room or rooms for .......... terms.......... Wire if accepted. | ♠ |
| HOTLUN | Have hot luncheon basket ready for ........... | GWR, 1939 |
| HUDSON | Following since to hand. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HUMBER | Put special train tail signal on following train for .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| HUMPEX | Wagons or loads not to pass over shunting humps. | BR, 1980s |
| HUX | Send timber loaders to station named below. Timber waiting. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| HYENA | Look out for the following insured goods (or parcels) sent you by train named. Watch specially, until delivered to consignee, and wire proof of delivery. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| IDES | When will you be prepared for timber loaders? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| IMAGE | Wire instanter number wagons loco coal on hand. | GWR, 1939 |
| IMPCON | Impact recorder placed in wagon named hence today. Arrange special examination of load, returning impact recorder to me by passenger train and the used roll, as 'value' parcel, with your report. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| INCH | Have invalid chair meet undermentioned train hence. | ♠ |
| INCRA | Including current authorised increase. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| INDEM | Have you obtained indemnity? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| INDIA | following traffic left for want of .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| INDUS | The following horse or horses ill. Wire instructions. | GWR, 1939 |
| INFECTO | The traffic hence per details below is infected with insect pests. Do not store in the company's warehouse. Wagon and sheets will require to be cleansed before being put into traffic again. | ♠ British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| INSPEC | Expert coming to examine .......... | ♠ |
| INSEA | .......... and addition of current sea surcharge. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| INSEA | Inclusive of current sea surcharge. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| INSUL | Advise me by wire the place or places where insufficient clearance exists. | GWR, 1939 |
| INVAL | Have invalid chair meet undermentioned train hence. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| INVICTA | Ascertain if sufficient traffic to warrant excursion (or excursion facilities) and wire recommendation. | GWR, 1939 |
| IVY | Special care during transit to be taken when starting or stopping the train on which this load is being conveyed. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| JAB | Wire distance for livestock to .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| JACKAL | Following entered as under must not be delivered but held for further instructions. Wire whether consignee advised; if not, do not advise. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JAPAN | Send on coal at once for .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JAY | Expedite unloading of following traffic; empties urgently wanted. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JAYGO | Expedite unloading the following wagon/s and send empty all speed to place or region named wiring me date forwarded and route. If already disposed of, wire how and when. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JEM | My wire of .......... give date | GWR, 1939 |
| JERM | Cannot reply definitely. Will do so later. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JET | Work to be proceeded with at once. | ♠ |
| JETSAM | Wire if undermentioned train shown in programme to run if required, actually ran. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JIB | Important consignment for shipment. | ♠ |
| JIRAF | Following sent you in wagon named said not to hand at destination. Say how disposed of by you and trace forward. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JOAN | Adjoining line (also) required from .......... to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| JOAN | Running lines and/or sidings mentioned on left-hand side of load looking in direction of travel must be clear and nothing out-of-gauge must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings on the right hand side of the load. To be signalled by the special 'is line clear' signal 2-6-3. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JOAN | Running lines and/or sidings mentioned on the left-hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel must be clear, and no train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings on the right-hand side of the load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear?' signal 2-6-3. | BR, 1980s NR, 2016 |
| JOB | Special care during transit to be taken when starting or stopping with the train on which this load is being conveyed. Before shunting operations necessitating splitting of the train are commenced the load must be carefully set aside and the person in charge must satisfy himself that there is adequate clearance both to structures and to traffic passing on adjacent lines at the place at which the load is to be set aside. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| JOB | Special care during transit to be taken when starting or stopping with the train on which this load is being conveyed. Before shunting operations necessitating splitting of the train are commenced the load must be carefully set aside and the person in charge must satisfy himself that there is adequate clearance both to structures and to traffic passing on adjacent lines at the place at which the load is to be set aside. Also to draw the attention of the foreman to the load at the yard where he detaches it. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JOCK | Write me fully today. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JORDAN | The undermentioned colliery is without empty wagons. Send supply at once. | ♠ |
| JUG | Reserve the following accommodation for prisoner/s and escort/s. | Railway Executive, 1950 BR |
| JUG | Reserve second class accommodation for prison party consisting of .......... prisoner/s and .......... escort/s. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JULIA | How many of the following have you on hand? | ♠ |
| JUMPING | Engineers' empty .......... type train for .......... released and put into traffic at .......... at .......... time. All concerned to arrange prompt return working of train. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| JUNIPER | In serious difficulty for want of .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| JURY | County Court summons has been issued by the undermentioned to recover amount stated for alleged .......... Report fully and send all papers and original documents immediately. | GWR, 1939 |
| KALE | Your communication of date named respecting .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| KALE | My/your letter of .......... give date. | BR, 1980s |
| KELT | Instruct driver and guard of following train to stop at station named to take up or set down undernoted party. | ♠ |
| KELVIN | See CALVIN | ♠ |
| KERN | Board of Agriculture prohibit movement of swine in district in which your station is situated. See none accepted or unloaded thereat for forwarding or delivery during operation of order which takes immediate effect. | GWR, 1939 |
| KESTREL | Following stopped for reason named; wire instructions for disposal. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| KID | The distance between the inner wheels of the rail vehicle is such that the locking and fouling bars may not be operated and signalmen en route must be warned accordingly. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| KIMBO | Excess must be kept to .......... side throughout. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| KIPPER | I have advised all concerned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| KISH | Undermentioned out for delivery today. Proof later. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| KITKAT | Send full report on claims form, with all papers and original documents by next train respecting the following. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| KOREA | Have consignees at following address waited upon to inspect undermentioned, letting me have your report by return. | GWR, 1939 |
| KOSTIC | Instruct driver of undermentioned train as follows. | ♠ |
| KOSTO | Senders cannot give any instructions. Get consignees to accept and make best of goods. Question of responsibility to be dealt with afterwards. | ♠ |
| KUBAN | Arrange to examine private locomotive at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| LABIN | Label and invoice. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LACER | Must not use cross-overs between platforms. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| LAGGARD | Send following engine/s to works for repairs. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| LAGGARD | Send following locomotive/s to works specified, to reach there on date specified for repairs. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LAGOS | Send engine to arrive .......... time .......... date to do shunting and work up .......... conditional and arrange guard to work same train. | GWR, 1939 |
| LAKE | Arrange to provide inspector to travel with traffic between.......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LAKE | Inspector to accompany between. | BR, 1980s |
| LAMB | Tender following again. Consignee will now accept. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LAMOR | Use may be made of main or reliefs and loops and refuges specified. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| LAMOR | Must not be refuged in undermentioned loops or sidings. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LANTIO | I am instructed to send. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LARK | Following at your station, dispose of as under. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LASH | The existing rate is too high. | ♠ |
| LASLODE | Wire particulars of last loaded journey of wagon .......... giving route and date. | GWR, 1939 |
| LATEX | Wire now explanation of any time lost in your division by the undermentioned train. | GWR, 1939 |
| LEAF | Undermentioned sent you for inspection. Say if claimed. | ♠ |
| LEAF | The undermentioned has no ledger account with this region | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LEBA | Following engine and men here taking rest. | GWR, 1939 |
| LEDAC | Your cash or ledger transfer voucher received and accepted for last month. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| LEDGER | Has the undermentioned a ledger account at your station? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LEDGER C | Our cash or ledger transfer voucher as below, portion not received. Send it by first train and wire now whether accepted. | GWR, 1939 |
| LEDGER D | Your cash or ledger transfer voucher received and accepted for last month. | GWR, 1939 |
| LEDNOT | Our cash or ledger transfer voucher as below, portion not received. Send it by first train and wire now whether accepted. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| LEECH | Following firm is on the 'Secure Charges' list. Quote rate for the following traffic to enable us to collect charges. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LEFPAS | No train conveying passengers must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings mentioned on the left hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel and nothing out-of-gauge must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings on both sides of load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LEFPAS | No train conveying passengers must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings mentioned on the left-hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel, and no train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings on both sides of the load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear?' signal 2-6-3. | BR, 1980s |
| LENA | Following engine/s will be out of works on .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LENS | What licence is necessary for following? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LEOPARD | May we accept for insurance the following consignment Carriers Act, goods valued ..........? What special arrangements are necessary? | GWR, 1939 |
| LIDU | May resume light duty. | GWR, 1939 |
| LIFFEY | Meet me on arrival of following train. | ♠ |
| LIFFEY | Arrange .......... meet me on arrival of following train. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LIFOOT | May resume on light footplate duty. | GWR, 1939 |
| LILAC | Wire full particulars of forwarding following, giving date, reference to invoice, etc. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LIMA | Can you spare a horse for a few days? | GWR, 1939 |
| LIBNA | Light engine left for .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LINEAR | Ordinary working now resumed. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LINGO | Arrange for following engine to work .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| LINNET | Wire how we must invoice and label traffic consigned .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LION | Wire me where the following tranship or road van goods were put out and what signature is held. | GWR, 1939 |
| LISBON | Wire what rates apply to undermentioned and if any additional charges. | GWR, 1939 |
| LISSEN | Receiving local authority licence counter-signed by forwarding local authority must accompany animals. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| LISSEN | Receiving local authority licence must accompany animals. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LIZARD | Steamer ready for cargo, supply trucks required. | GWR, 1939 |
| LOANFORD | The condemned sheets order per your wire fo undermentioned, hence as follows. | GWR, 1939 |
| LOBSTER | Following packages London fish today approximate weight .......... tons. | GWR, 1939 |
| LOCKET | Following articles luggage detained by Customs. Owner neglected to claim on arrival here ex boat and see same examined. Keys required. | ♠ |
| LOCLAB | Lock up and letter label. | ♠ |
| LOCOMING | .......... depot unbalanced engine no. .......... leaving here today working time PG or LE to .......... destination. | GWR, 1939 |
| LOCPARTS | Locomotive material being despatched today by scheduled service/s for undermentioned depot/s. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LOCWHEELS | Locomotive wheels being despatched today by scheduled service/s for undermentioned depot/s. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LODEX | Wire proposed method of loading and dimensions when secured. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LODMOT | Sent .......... per motor for transfer tonight. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LODUP | .......... empty crippled wagon loaded on .......... wagon .......... and sent .......... for repairs. | GWR, 1939 |
| LONGLO | Long-welded rail train that does not require the imposition of conditions of travel. | BR, 1980s |
| LONGPROJ | Within the provisions of the standard instructions and tables for out-of-gauge and exceptional loads (long and projecting). | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LONGPROJ | Within the provisions of the standard instructions and tables for long and projecting loads in Section D3, Table D1 Green Pages, Working Manual. | BR, 1980s |
| LONGPROJAX | Within the provisions of the standard instructions and tables for long and projecting loads in Section D3, Table D2 Green Pages, Working Manual. | BR, 1980s |
| LOON | Cannot send relief horse. Hire if absolutely necessary. | GWR, 1939 |
| LOOT | Undermentioned wagons of live .......... left here on train named. Work forward all speed. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LOUGH | Shunting horse ill. Send relief. | GWR, 1939 |
| LUCERNE | The undermentioned on duty at the following time travelling home as passengers per .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| LUDO | The following hence with paid-on charges as under. Wire me if collected. | ♠ |
| LUG | The rail vehicle, loaded or empty, must not be placed alongside loading docks or other similar structures. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LUMBAR | Must not pass any train or out-of-gauge loads on adjoining lines, and when shunted must not be placed in a siding immediately adjacent to a line on which any train will pass. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LUNBAS | Look out for ........... luncheon or tea baskets on undermentioned train and return immediately. | GWR, 1939 |
| LUNE | The following vehicles have become available for loading since despatch of my stock report; reduce my order accordingly, if necessary. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| LYRIC | Theatrical special between following points next Sunday. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MACON | Heavy demand for wagons. Do utmost to get all wagons standing under load your station released immediately. | ♠ |
| MACON | Heavy demand for .......... Do utmost to get all standing under load your station released immediately. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MAGI | Wire train, date and time of arrival and departure of following, explaining any delay. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MAGPIE | Fish particulars today approximately .......... tons trawl .......... herrings .......... mackerel .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| MAINO | Load to travel main lines only. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| MANGO | May we accept the following? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MANLY | Set of men as passengers in undermentioned train to for following train or light engine. | GWR, 1939 |
| MANX | Wire immediately name of sender, number and kind of animals and floatage requirements. | GWR, 1939 |
| MAPLE | Water .......... inches under head at .......... Arrange to let down what water you can spare and report. | GWR, 1939 |
| MARBLE | The undermentioned materials ordered from your firm for station and on inspection notice quoted are most urgently required. Press firm on matter and reply now when will be inspected and forwarded. | GWR, 1939 |
| MARFOR | To be marshalled next to the locomotive or immediately behind the fitted head. | BR, 1980s |
| MARKIN | Wire if any mark or anything to indicate sender | ♠ |
| MARKO | We have the following stock on hand in addition to that shown on daily report. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MARL | Unable to meet you. | GWR, 1939 |
| MARREAR | To be marshalled next to the rear brake van. | BR, 1980s |
| MARROW | Send opens, special and ordinary trains, to .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| MASCOT | Following working in undermentioned train. Take out and send as below. Wire when despatched. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MATER | Engine stopped waiting following materials. | GWR, 1939 |
| MATIN | Send break-down van first thing tomorrow morning. | GWR, 1939 |
| MEDICATE | Undermentioned man may resume duty upon production of satisfactory medical certificate. | GWR, 1939 |
| MEDOC | Arrange to be at my office at .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MEDWAY | Arrange for the undermentioned to meet me on arrival of .......... | ♠ |
| MEMEL | Look out for important value (or insured) parcel hence by following train for undermentioned .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MERCURY | Arrange following men's turns of duty as will permit of their attending inquest when called upon. | GWR, 1939 |
| MERLIN | As requested, will meet .......... | ♠ |
| MERSEY | Can you meet me at following place and time? | ♠ |
| MESSINA | Wire turn of following engine for .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| META | Round timber, 113 divisor. General railway classification conditions. | GWR, 1939 |
| METEOR | Person knocked down at following place. Have all your engines which passed between undermentioned points examined to see if any traces thereon and wire result. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MEW | Load the following to wait orders for export. Vessel expected on .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MIDAS | Valuable consignment leaves here by the undermentioned train and for the consignee and destination shown below. Take whatever steps are necessary to ensure safe transit and acknowledge receipt of this advice instanter. | GWR, 1939 |
| MIDAS | Valuable consignment leaves here by the undermentioned train and for the consignee and destination shown below. Take whatever steps are necessary to ensure safe transit. If necessary wire forward to next transfer point. Acknowledge receipt of this advice instanter. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MIDASCARE | Valuable consignment in charge of caretaker leaves here by the undermentioned train and for the consignee and destination shown below. Take whatever steps are necessary to ensure safe transit and acknowledge receipt of this advice instanter. | GWR, 1939 |
| MIDFIR | First class mid-week return fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MIDSAL | Second class rail, first in ship, return fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MIDSEC | Second class mid-week return fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MINREST | Ensure men working .......... train obtain minimum rest of seven hours. | GWR, 1939 |
| MINT | Undermentioned cannot take duty. Arrange. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MITO | The following are the maximum acceptable dimensions at place named. | GWR, 1939 |
| MONA | Will you make arrangements for your department to attend with witnesses, joint enquiry as follows? | ♠ |
| MONFIRST | for applications Please quote first-class monthly return ticket fare from this station to .......... | ♠ |
| MONFIRST | for quotations Your enquiry. The following is the first-class monthly return ticket fare from your station to .......... | ♠ |
| MONFIRST | First class monthly return fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MONTHIRD | for applications Please quote third-class monthly return ticket fare from this station to .......... | ♠ |
| MONTHIRD | for quotations Your enquiry. The following is the third-class monthly return ticket fare from your station to .......... | ♠ |
| MONTHIRD | Third class monthly return fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| MORA | Instruct guard to handle carefully and see that all clear if shunted en route also to draw the attention of foreman to load at yard where he detaches it. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| MORDREN | Owing to further outbreak/s of foot and mouth disease infected area restrictions have been extended to include the following stations. Livestock circular to follow. Area number and stations to be named in wire. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MORFOOT | Foot and mouth disease controlled area restrictions as set out on pages 25 and 26 of the livestock handbook have been extended by the Ministry of Agriculture to include the following counties or parts of counties operating from date shown below. Livestock circular giving full details of extension to follow. Date of operation and counties to be named in wire | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MORLA | Use may be made of main or reliefs and loops and refuges specified. | GWR, 1939 |
| MORN | Advise me by wire before 9.0am if traffic is not received. | GWR, 1939 |
| MOSELLE | Give matter special attention. | † |
| MOTH | Following stations are supplied with stock named. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MULLET | Following entered per our invoice (or waybill) said not delivered. Give date, proof of delivery, and explanation of any delay. If not to hand, state transfer point at which last checked. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MUSCAT | Can you work undermentioned engine on following train date to change for engine? Reply. | GWR, 1939 |
| MUSE | Following special vehicles on hand spare. May we use for traffic shown to point named. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MUSTARD | Have you given correct ........... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| MYRE | Refer to my wire of .......... give date respecting .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| MYSTEX | Mystery excursion. | BR, 1980s |
| NAMOR | Goods traffic of all descriptions except the following must not be accepted for conveyance until further notice. The excepted traffics named herein must only be accepted on condition that the company will not be responsible for any loss, damage or delay thereto. Note and advise all concerned. | ♠ |
| NANTES | Passenger holding undermentioned ticket undercharged, collect or obtain name and address. | GWR, 1939 |
| NAPO | Round timber, 144 divisor. General railway classification conditions. | GWR, 1939 |
| NARD | Wire now arrival and/or departure time of the following train, explaining any time lost. | GWR, 1939 |
| NAVY | Standard ........... required for ........... naval ratings in train due at your station at ........... | GWR, 1939 |
| NECTAR | Note and advise all concerned that passengers must not, until further notice, be booked to ........... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NENE | Arrange to relieve undermentioned at place named working as stated. Signed on duty at .......... | ♠ |
| NERO | Send today the following to place named. Reply train sent by. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NERUS | Train made up as follows. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NEVA | Wire name and address of .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NEWT | 3.15pm fish train Milford Haven to Carmarthen left at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| NIGER | Wire full particulars of delay. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NILE | Following not to hand. | † |
| NOCK | Work not allowed to proceed. | GWR, 1939 |
| NOCLE | Insufficient clearances exist at the following. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| NOCRED | No credit allowed. Secure all charges before release of traffic. | GWR, 1939 |
| NOCTURN | Arrange representative to attend meeting at undermentioned place in regard to .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NODOC | Not to go alongside goods wharves, loading banks or cattle pens. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOFOOT | Cancel previous telegram regarding suspected outbreak foot and mouth disease near this station. Outbreak not confirmed. Revert to position which obtained before receipt of my 'outfoot' telegram. | GWR, 1939 |
| NOFOOT | Suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease at .......... insert here name of actual place mentioned in the notice not confirmed. Cancel my previous telegram. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOG | Not to pass under load gauges. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| NONCLERE | Clerestory roofed vehicles must not be used. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOPA | Not to pass nor be passed by other out-of-gauge load. | GWR, 1939 |
| NOPA | Train conveying out-of-gauge load which must not pass or be passed by another out-of-gauge or otherwise exceptional load. To be signalled by the special 'is line clear' signal 4-2-5 and dealt with as shown in the general instructions to signalmen. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| NORE | Test weight of following carefully and advise. | GWR, 1939 |
| NORESTOP | Engine quoted stopped at depot stated for defects specified not previously reported. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NORM | Within ordinary cartage limits | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NORUN | Locomotive no. .......... working .......... unfit to run. Wire time replacement engine leaving. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOSTO | No report stoppage wagon or wagons en route. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOTAF | No traffic of any description must pass the load in any tunnel. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| NOTCH | Cannot accept owing to .......... | † |
| NOTLAB | Following wagon (or wagons) on hand without labels. Are you short of it, or can you trace forwarding from your district? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOTOGO | Route restriction, do not send this train via this route. | BR? |
| NOTRAMO | Not to travel without stopping for examination by goods inspector in charge, or guard, more than .......... add to code '20 miles' or whatever distance imposed. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| NOTRAMO | Not to travel more than .......... add to code "30 miles" or whatever distance is imposed without stopping for examination by guard or accompanying inspector. | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| NOVAC | Dispose of foreign cattle wagons not fitted with vacuum brake and foreign cattle wagons fitted with pipe only as follows. | GWR, 1939 |
| NOVEL | We have on hand the following. May we forward? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOWBOF | Neither whistle nor bell with signal 'off' | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOWBON | Neither whistle nor bell with signal 'on'. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NOWORB | Neither whistle nor bell. | GWR, 1939 |
| NUBIS | Following traffic specially canvassed as trial lot to rails. Deliver or advise consignees specially. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NULAB | Following hence labelled as under required at last station named. Alter labels and wire reply. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| NUT | The load must be examined prior to exchange to this region from another region or before leaving forwarding station on this region and again at frequent intervals during the journey. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| OAK | Provide engine for .......... | ♠ |
| OAK | Provide engine and men for .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OAR | Send better particulars to enable me to trace. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OASIS | May travel loaded as described on .......... insert train and date with inspector in charge. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OBDEM | No facility for unloading except at station platform. Obtain signed indemnity from sender. | GWR, 1939 |
| OBDOS | Obtain details from Divisional Control. | Railway Executive, 1950 BR, 1980s |
| OBI | Will you finish with the crane today and if not, when? | ♠ |
| OBOX | Signal boxes opened or extended beyond scheduled hours. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OCHRE | Following wagon detained at undermentioned with unsafe load. Arrange as necessary. Reply. | GWR, 1939 |
| OCTAVE | Do not recommend excursion or excursion facilities in connection with undermentioned event. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ODEL | Following derailed at .......... breakdown van sent for. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OGLO | Train conveying out-of-gauge or otherwise exceptional load where the adjoining line or lines need not be blocked. To be signalled by the special 'is line clear' signal 4-1-1. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| OGLO | Out-of-gauge or otherwise exceptional load where running lines or sidings need not be clear. To be signalled by the special 'is line clear' signal 2-6-1. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OGLO | Out-of-gauge load where running lines or sidings need not be clear between points mentioned. To be signalled by the Special 'Is line clear?' signal 2-6-1. | BR, 1980s |
| OHIO | Send on all speed. | † |
| OILSAM | Sample of lubricating oil from vehicle/locomotive no. .......... being despatched today per .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OLIVE | Crane finished with; where shall we send it? | ♠ |
| ONEGA | Let me know what traffic may be expected today. | ♠ |
| ONWAY | Following stock in transit. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OPAL | Following ordered on requisition urgently required. Supply immediately. Reply. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OPIUM | Your message not understood. Wire full particulars at once. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR? |
| OPNEX | Can you provide train of open thirds for following excursion state if kitchen required. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OPPOS | Opposite line to be blocked between the following places. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| OPPOS | Running lines and/or sidings mentioned on right-hand side of load looking in direction of travel must be clear and nothing out-of-gauge must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings on the left hand side of the load. To be signalled by the special 'is line clear' signal 2-6-3. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OPPOS | Running lines and/or sidings mentioned on the right-hand side of the road looking in the direction of travel must be clear, and no train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings on the left-hand side of the load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear?' signal 2-6-3. | BR, 1980s NR, 2016 |
| ORANGE | Unable to spare any water unless additional supply is received from higher reaches to help. Arrange. | GWR, 1939 |
| ORBIT | Immediate quotation required to secure to rail. Wire assent. | ♠ |
| ORDIS | Following traffic tendered to wait order at your station. Have you disposal instructions and can you accept? | ♠ |
| OREGON | Crane and man will be sent as under; arrange with consignee as follows. | ♠ |
| ORIGA | following consignment ex you .......... contents declared as foreign manufacture. Wire actual country of origin with full details under th respective Export List headings. | GWR, 1939 |
| ORSEN | Wire by what train sent (or sending). | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ORWELL | Not to hand. Send copy first train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OSAGE | Send men here for undermentioned engine to leave at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| OSTRICH | Your invoice number (or waybill) .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OTBO | Out-boundary cartage charge per ton, including container differential. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OTTER | Our invoice number (or waybill) .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OUDE | Wire no. or name of engine working. | GWR, 1939 |
| OUSE | Arrange to relieve undermentioned at .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OUTFOOT | Owing to suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease near this station, cattle, sheep, goats or swine must not be accepted for despatch from your station until further advised. If animals are received by rail they must not be unloaded until authorised. | GWR, 1939 |
| OUTFOOT | Owing to suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease at .......... insert here name of actual place mentioned in the notice, cattle, sheep, goats or swine must not be accepted for despatch from your station until further advised. If animals are received by rail they must not be unloaded until authorised by local police. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| OUTGUAGE | An out-of-gauge (or exceptional) load to dimensions given is required to travel from .......... to .......... Wire conditions to your district. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| OVAL | Our men .......... relieving following train. Trainmen resting here. Wire return train. | GWR, 1939 |
| OVUM | 3.50pm fish train Milford Haven to Gloucester left at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| OWL | Invoice (or invoices) sent as follows. | ♠ |
| PALM | Report fully by next train with reference to delay, as follows. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PANTHER | If following not delivered immediately sender threatens to throw on company's hands. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PARBLE | The following paybills not to hand .......... Send by next train and write explaining delay, or if sent, forward copy. | GWR, 1939 |
| PAROT | Send Parratt stretcher light .......... for use .......... Advise service sent. | GWR, 1939 |
| PARSEE | Invoices duly sent. References to entries as follows. | GWR, 1939 |
| PARSPEC | Unadvertised party special. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| PARTIC | Advise me particulars of tickets issued. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PARVA | .......... invalid party on Parratt stretcher from .......... to .......... date .......... Reserve one .......... class compartment and collect five shillings reservation fee. | GWR, 1939 |
| PASBAG | .......... train carrying passengers and baggage for .......... as follows. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PASBNO | Not to pass nor be passed by other out-of-gauge load. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| PAT | The load to be worked by special freight train throughout the journey and in daylight wherever possible in order that it may be under close observation of the train staff. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PATER | Following material leaving .......... by .......... passenger train for repairs. Urgently required. | GWR, 1939 |
| PEACH | Wire date, time and proof of transfer. | GWR, 1939 |
| PEACOCK | Steamer due for following traffic, order trucks required. | GWR, 1939 |
| PERMAT | Please supply following wagons for loading by engineering department at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PERMO | Will this meet your requirements? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PERNIL | Wagon sugar beet no. .......... here .......... without permit. Sender .......... contract no. .......... Send permit at once or if sent, hand certified copy. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PERPOT | Special train of potatoes, vegetables and other perishable traffic leaving Weymouth at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| PETAL | The undermentioned firm has no ledger account at this station - short credit allowed - send account for collection. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PETRO | Engine van and guard hence at .......... for .......... to work .......... to .......... Advise all concerned. | GWR, 1939 |
| PIASTRE | Paid to station only. If consignees require you to deliver secure cartage charges from them. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PIKE | Following missing. Have you any trace? If so, send to .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PILCH | Wire address or full description and contents of following. | ♠ |
| PINE | Cancel the running of trains as under. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PINE | Train(s) as under terminate(d) short of destination. | BR, 1980s |
| PINK | Can you deal with undermentioned traffic at station named for delivery? If not, say which is the nearest available station. | ♠ |
| PINTAIL | Wire me the state of your yard giving total number of trucks for each station. | GWR, 1939 |
| PINTO | Wire me painted tare of following wagon/s. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PIPER | Wire now saying what additional stock is required for your use on .......... | ♠ |
| PLAT | Following goods found on hand without account. If from you wire instructions. | ♠ |
| PLEJ | Platform edges to be kept clear. | GWR, 1939 |
| PLUNGE | Equip with soap, towels, etc. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PLYM | Plymouth Ocean Special running under table .......... hence .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| Following sent you by undermentioned train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 | |
| POD | Advise date and proof of delivery. | † |
| POND | A military escort authorised to travel in the brake van with the guard will accompany this special traffic. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PONTEX | Advise me by wire maximum acceptable dimensions at place named. | GWR, 1939 |
| POPPY | Following transferred to undermentioned on date named and signed for by .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| POPPY | .......... type of train or unit and driver working .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PORCON | Following consignment subject to special examination received from station named for transfer sent you in wagon no. .......... on .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PORTEX | The following traffic is travelling under the 'Export Express Service' arrangement and all concerned must see that it is dealt with expeditiously and strictly in accordance with the special instructions laid down. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| POSY | I am posting you today bill of lading as under. Secure, vessel now due. | ♠ |
| POWEROME | To assist in meeting urgent traffic requirements, arrange on this authority to work to home depots by best means during this weekend all foreign engines on hand having no balancing service, to ensure starting Monday's working under normal conditions. | GWR, 1939 |
| PRECAW | Train to carry 'through freight' headlights. Special care to be taken when starting, stopping and shunting. Special caution to be exercised when passing or loading or unloading at landings and loading docks, not to be taken past high landings or high loading docks. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| PRECAW | Special care to be taken when starting, stopping and shunting and the usual precautions and careful handling to be observed throughout. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PRECON | Consignees should be informed that wagons held back at forwarding or intermediate points owing to their inability to accept as loaded will be subject to demurrage charges in accordance with the demurrage regulations. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PREP | Can you accept the following load subject to conditions to be stipulated later? | GWR, 1939 |
| PRETOTIA | The following engine is now ready. Send men and tools to work it to .......... State time leaving. | GWR, 1939 |
| PRIDE | Your reliefman undermentioned and mate being utilised here. | GWR, 1939 |
| PRIVCON | It is of the utmost importance that the information contained in this telegram which is private and confidential and for the use of the staff concerned only, should not under any circumstances be given to members of the public or to other unauthorised persons. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PROFOD | Provide fodder. Reply by wire what attention required during subsequent transit. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| PROGAR | Wire me your proposals for guards' working in connection with the following trains. | GWR, 1939 |
| PROPOS | Say for what purpose traffic required and where present supplies are obtained. | GWR, 1939 |
| PROPT | Wire now if service accepted. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PRUDENT | Following wagon containing valuable damageable traffic hence per .......... train. Examine, handle carefully and wire forward. | ♠ |
| PRUNE | Bank engine required to assist the following train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PRUSSIA | Instruct undermentioned to proceed for duty to .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PUG | Special of empty coaches hence to .......... at .......... on .......... All concerned advised. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PULSEAT | Reserve .......... seat/s .......... class Pullman on .......... for .......... Ticket/s will be issued here and supplementary fee/s collected | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| PUMPKIN | Send opens, ordinary trains only, to .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| PYRO | Carriage (or vehicle other than engine) off line at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| QONOTO | Quote by tonight's post adding rate not upon companies' rate books - kindly say when traffic will move. | ♠ |
| QUAIL | Following on hand at station named without address. Wire if you can trace passing or if wanted by you. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| QUONITE | Quote by tonight's post. | ♠ |
| QUORN | Fare for theatrical company hence to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| QUOTAX | I have quoted arrival time at destination at .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RACER | Wire service and route between points named for race horses running same day. | GWR, 1939 |
| RACER A | Wire service and route between points named for race horses running following day. | GWR, 1939 |
| RACINE | Rail motor will work in place of auto engine on .......... Arrange. | GWR, 1939 |
| RACOON | Do you hold licence for cattle for ..........? | GWR, 1939 |
| RACOON | Do you hold licence for ..........? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RADIUM | Am letting down all water I can spare. | GWR, 1939 |
| RAG | Do you agree to times of trains as under? | ♠ |
| RAILPIG | Make all necessary arrangements and rail to .......... to arrive before .......... on date named. | ♠ |
| RAM | Not to pass or be passed by passenger stock on adjoining lines. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| RAMPA | Must not pass nor be passed by any train in opposite or adjacent running lines between the following points. | GWR, 1939 |
| RANGLE | Party waiting for information. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RASH | Horse box with race horse, horse for breeding purposes or show traffic. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RATCHET | Ascertain condition of load on arrival of truck, arrange careful handling, watch unloading and delivery operations. Report fully by letter cause and extent of any damage. | GWR, 1939 |
| RATEX | Reply by wire rate of acceptance ex .......... insert ship, store, etc.. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RATIO | May we forward the undermentioned traffic. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RAVEN | Your wire instructing me to hold the following consignment has been acted upon. Obtain indemnity and disposal instructions. | GWR, 1939 |
| REBEL | Care to be exercised in passing .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| REBUFF | Service accepted. Make necessary arrangements for traffic to pass. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REBUKE | We can accept the following. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REDE | Arrange and advise all concerned. | † |
| REDEX | Received and delivered as entered, no excess here. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REDOUBLE | Reserve double bedroom for .......... | LMS, 1930s |
| REGCON | Conditional train will run .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REGLOC | Reduce your allocation. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REGLUDE | Include bookings each evening. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REGMORE | You may increase your allocation. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REGSAL | The first train named is cancelled and passengers will be allowed to travel by second train mentioned. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REGSHIP | Registered tranship consignment for .......... loaded you truck .......... today. Arrange direct loading. Advise destination full details despatch ex you. | GWR, 1939 |
| REGUP | The undermentioned train is booked up. Can you increase our allocation to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RELAX | Fog (or snowstorm) cleared .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RELIANCE | Relying on your concurrence I have agreed. | † |
| RELOCO | Engineman does not know road beyond your station; on duty as under provide engineman forward. | GWR, 1939 |
| REMAN | Guard does not know road beyond your station; on duty as under provide guard forward. | GWR, 1939 |
| REMCOL | Arrange packing and collection from house of undermentioned removal on date and time named. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REMDEL | Arrange delivery, unpacking and housing of undermentioned removal on date and time named. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REMIN | Wire charge for unpacking and housing .......... tons in .......... containers give no. and type at undermentioned address. If ordinary delivery charge does not apply, name out-boundary figure or packer's inclusive charge for delivery, unpacking and housing. State station to which containers should be forwarded. | ♠ |
| REMIN | Wire how we must label and invoice household removal in containers no., type and net weight to following address, also charge for unpacking and housing and name of unpackers. If not within ordinary cartage limits quote out-boundary or throughout road cartage charge. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REMLAB | Following containers forwarded today with household removal for address given. Unpacking and housing not required. Charges will be paid by Ministry of Labour Employment Exchange. | ♠ |
| REMLAB | Following containers forwarded today with household removal for address given. Charges will be paid by Ministry of Labour Employment Exchange. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REMOR | Following containers forwarded today with household removal for address given. Unpacking and housing not required. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REMOUT | Wire estimated weight and packing charge. If ordinary collection charge does not apply, name out-boundary figure or packer's inclusive charge for packing and collection from house. State station from which containers will be forwarded. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REMPAR | Wire how we must label and invoice household removal in containers no., type and net weight to following address. Unpacking and housing not required. Quote extra charge for delivery if any. | ♠ |
| REMPAR | Wire how we must label and invoice household removal in containers no., type and net weight to following address. If not within ordinary cartage limits quote out-boundary or throughout road cartage charge. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REMSEE | Arrange inspection at undermentioned address on date and time named. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REMSUR | Wire estimated weight, packing charge and valuation for insurance. If ordinary collection charge does not apply name out-boundary figure or packer's inclusive charge for packing and collection from house. State station from which containers will be forwarded. | GWR, LNER, SR, 1939 |
| RENSWAN | Please supply by return the following material to renew on stopped engine no. .......... type .......... old material hence with advice note to cover. | ♠ |
| REPACKO | Following detained packed with straw. Wire authority to repack owner's sole risk and expense. Senders are .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| REPAS | The consignment as per following particulars is travelling under the Blue Arrow Passenger Train Registered Transit arrangements and all concerned must see that it is dealt with expeditiously and strictly in accordance with the special instructions laid down. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REPLAC | Replacement locomotive leaves at .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REPLEN | Lavatory tanks require filling in following vehicle on train named. Be prepared to replenish. | GWR, 1939 |
| REPLEN | Replacement engine/s for diesel no. .......... by following service. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RESDU | Following shown on your daily stock return wanted additional for use yesterday. Wire if requirements not met and give details of traffic waiting. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RESKIT | Wire exactly how goods were consigned and at whose risk. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| RESLAB | Arrange to keep locked, labelled and reserved for party (or parties) named for return journey. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RESPAC | Resume acceptance of traffic in strictly normal quantities for .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| RESPITE | Goods not yet handed to us. Senders say .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RESPOND | You may resume forwarding following. | † |
| RESSEC | Reserve second class seat/s in undermentioned train. | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| RESTCAR | Conductor of restaurant car. | GWR, 1939 |
| RESTHIR | Reserve third class seat/s in undermentioned train. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| RESUMP | Cancel WARNPASS message. Working now in order. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| REVAL | Household removal. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| REWAY | Reweigh or obtain weights owing to dispute. | ♠ |
| REZONE | Reserve first class seat/s in undermentioned train. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| RHONE | Have you received the following? | † |
| RIALTO | Following engine off the line at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RIBBLE | Following goods per your invoice or correspondence quoted below, reported refused and lying here. Consignee will now accept. Wire if we may deliver. | ♠ |
| RIFLE | If not too late, divert undermentioned to place named and advise me when done. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RIGPAS | No train conveying passengers must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings mentioned on the right hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel and nothing out-of-gauge must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings on both sides of load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RIGPAS | No train conveying passengers must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings mentioned on the right hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel and no train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed on the running lines and/or sidings on both sides of the load. To be signalled by the special 'Is line clear' signal 2-6-3. | BR, 1980s |
| RISKIT | Wire exactly how goods were consigned and at whose risk. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ROACH | Undermentioned on hand here with following defects. Send men to repair or wire instructions | ♠ |
| ROADMO | Wire immediately whether following consignment can be accepted by consignee by road motor and unloaded immediately on arrival. | ♠ |
| ROADPIG | Make all necessary arrangements for collection and throughout road transport to .......... bacon factory on date named. | ♠ |
| ROAR | All concerned have agreed to conveyance of .......... dimensions as follows from .......... to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| ROBE | Wire me state of weather at your station. | ♠ |
| ROCKET | Traffic or tranships usually sent to stations mentioned must not be diverted to any other station. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RODAP | Send immediately copies of applications for licences shown in 'A' and 'D' No. .......... as follows. | ♠ |
| RODENT | Meet the undermentioned by train named. | † |
| RODING | Arrange for engine working undermentioned train to return with the following. | GWR, 1939 |
| RODLI | Complete forms re applications made by .......... for .......... licence | ♠ |
| ROMBOX | Arrange to supply road motor horse box for following .......... and quote charges. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ROMEO | Load to travel in accordance with restrictions on wide loads contained in the 1932 schedules: loads 10ft 6in to 10ft 9in wide. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| ROROB | Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933 - objection licence application following vehicles .......... being considered. Report immediately upon activities this haulier indicating traffics carried in competition with rail, districts served, etc. | GWR, 1939 |
| ROSE | Send and reply train sent by, the following stock by passenger train to .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ROSLIN | Cease acceptance of following traffic. | GWR, 1939 |
| ROTRA | Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933. | GWR, 1939 |
| RUDD | Following missing from train named, said last seen at your station. Send to .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RUNLOC | Do you agree to train running if stock provided locally? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RUPEE | Load the undermentioned train sufficiently light for following. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RUPERT | State of weather .......... | ♠ |
| RUSS | The undermentioned is here in error and will be sent .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| RUSSIA | The undermentioned is here in error and will be sent. | ♠ |
| RUSTIC | Wire when we may resume forwarding. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SACK | What sacks can you let me have today? | ♠ |
| SAGE | Note and advise all concerned that parcels, etc. traffic must not, until further notice, be booked to ........... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SAKI | Say if correct as received. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SALAD | Following entered to you and supposed to have crossed in transit. See consignee and ascertain if you received and delivered correct marks and numbers and wire me. | ♠ |
| SALFO | Collect saloon fee and issue card saloon ticket or excess receipt in accordance with general instructions. | ♠ |
| SALRET | Second class rail, first in ship, return fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SALSIN | Second class rail, first in ship, single fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SAMLET | Sailings will be resumed as follows. All booking of passengers and parcels may be resumed. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SANTOI | Send break-down van at once. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SAP | Keep me well advised. | † |
| SAPID | Sailings as follow are suspended. Cease booking passengers and parcels. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SARCRO | Load to travel in accordance with restrictions on wide loads contained in the 1932 schedules: loads 10ft to 10ft 3in wide. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SATURN | Wire when and where following will be held. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SAVO | Sharp crossovers at the following places to be avoided. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SAVO | Crossovers at the following places not to be used. | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s NR, 2016 |
| SCAB | Following train conveys out-of-gauge .......... on wagon .......... make all necessary arrangements to handle safely whilst in your yard and wire forward to next yard which train enters. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SCALE | Collect excess from passengers in superior class in undermentioned train hence. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SCALLOP | Your wire. Cannot supply omnibus for .......... | ♠ |
| SCOOP | Care to be exercised in loops and sidings. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SCRIBE | Describe traffic in classification terms and give full name and address of consignee. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SCRUTINY | Specially note condition when following consignment is handed to the company and report any damage. Arrange careful handling and loading. Wire particulars of despatch. | GWR, 1939 |
| SCUD | Special working by engine belonging to following station hence at .......... | ♠ |
| SECSLEEP | A second class sleeping berth has been reserved on the following train to join at your station | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SEKU | Endeavour to secure this traffic to rail at the best possible rate, not going below .......... Advise me the result of your efforts. | ♠ |
| SENBIL | .......... arrived with undermentioned. See consignee, secure and send us bill of lading. | ♠ |
| SENECA | The following traffic must, until further notice, only be accepted on the condition that the company will not be responsible for any loss, damage or delay thereto. Note and advise all concerned. | ♠ |
| SENPA | Please send your papers to undermentioned meeting to be held on .......... | ♠ |
| SENTRY | Send me copy of invoice (or waybill). | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SEPAL | Note and advise all concerned that parcels, etc., traffic may now be booked as usual to ........... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SEPOY | Wire if we may deliver the following goods claimed by undermentioned and see senders if necessary. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SEPTRE | Except foodstuffs and perishables for .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SERENE | Strong complaint from senders. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SERIPASS | Exhibit notice that restricted train service is in operation and heavy delays are probable. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SERUM | Wire truck no., point loaded .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| SERVIA | Certainly sent to you; have further search made and wire result. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SESAME | Keep signal boxes open Sunday as previously. Notice is being issued. | ♠ |
| SHAKESPEAR | .......... party .......... persons for Shakespeare Day tour. Stationmaster Leamington Spa to advise Motor Co. Stationmaster Stratford-on-Avon to reserve accommodation in 5.30pm ex Stratford .......... date. | GWR, 1939 |
| SHAMBLE | Arrange to feed and water at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SHANNON | No traffic on hand. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SHANTY | Load must not be shunted to opposite line. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SHARP | Keep sharp lookout for .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SHEAF | Send the following for inspection to .......... | ♠ |
| SHINO | Steamship of following line or from following ports arrived or arriving here at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| SHOE | Wagon number .......... repaired and released .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| SHOUTO | Steamship of following line or to following ports left or leaving here at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| SHREW | Wire what loco coal on hand for .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| SHRIMP | Have undermentioned tickets sent here next train and debit this station through daily cash account 110. | GWR, 1939 |
| SHUNPASS | If necessary to shunt, load must be placed clear of all passenger trains. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SHUNTEX | Not to be loose shunted over a hump or along the flat. | BR, 1980s |
| SIAM | Arrived at scene of accident at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SIDON | Loaded out of centre to six-foot side specify distance in inches. | GWR, 1939 |
| SIGPAS | Signalman .......... has been tested and passed for duties in .......... signalbox. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SILK | .......... here without funds. Can you call at undermentioned address and collect fare, plus expenses as follows. Wire result at once. Believed originally a convenient word for which later a 'backronym' stranded individual location knownwas developed |
Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR |
| SINBA | Men on duty. Single home basket. | GWR, 1939 |
| SINGAR | No single line arches to be passed through. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SISCO | Scissors crossovers not to be used; other crossovers and junctions, including those to and from goods loops and refuge sidings, to be used with caution and at slow speed. Care to be exercised in marshalling yards. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SIXATE | Cartage motor vehicle 6/8 tons carrying capacity. | GWR, 1939 |
| SKIPPING | Engineers' .......... type train no. .......... arrived at .......... time. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SKITO | Send following to first instead of second station named below. | ♠ |
| SKOLAR | Will be supplied as soon as possible. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SKUNK | Secure connection with .......... | † |
| SKY | Have you any account of the following being stopped for repairs since ..........? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SKYLARK | Divert loco coal as follows. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SLASH | Stop sending until further orders coal and coke to .......... | ♠ |
| SLASH | Stop accepting until further advised coal and coke to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| SLATTERN | Cannot agree to your proposal. | † |
| SLAV | Following sent to undermentioned station. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SLEBO | Reserve first class sleeping berth for .......... ACK. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SLIGO | The following train will stop instead of slipping at your station. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SLIPPER | Vehicles can now be slipped as booked. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SLOE | Instruct driver and guards of under-mentioned train to stop instead of slipping vehicles. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SLOG | Advise arrival time destination. | † |
| SLOGAN | The undermentioned goods train conveys out-of-gauge traffic. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SLUMBER | Up main line blocked. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SMELT | Have an omnibus ready on arrival of following train to go to .......... state name of person and requirements. | ♠ |
| SMOKE | Owing to fog in London Division restriction train service to operate in accordance with current fog-working notice. | GWR, 1939 |
| SNAIL | We are now supplied with the following. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SNIPE | Send supply of loco coal first means. | ♠ |
| SNIPE | Send supply of loco coal to .......... first means. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SNUFF | Cannot supply truck ordered. Can you manage with any other type; if so, give particulars. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SOCLOC | Stock locomotive no. .......... for following station working undermentioned train, urge forward. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SOITCH | Shoe switch. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SOKEN | Stock engine no. .......... for following station working undermentioned train, urge forward. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SOLO | First class single fare .......... | ♠ |
| SOMA | Supply wagons to divisional engineer for stores sold material as ordered Stores Department Order dated .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| SONATA | Send the following persons to Swindon for examination on date named. | GWR, 1939 |
| SONATA | Send the following persons to .......... for examination on date named. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SORET | First class return fare .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPAIN | Search for undermentioned and, if found, send as under and reply state train, class of carriage, brake van or luggage compartment | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPALLS | Reply by next train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPATE | Trains between following points may run at ordinary speed on and after date named. Withdraw restriction and reply. Believed originally a convenient word for which later a 'backronym' speed published and terminated earlywas developed. If so, this phrase has entered official use and now appears in the rule book |
GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s NR |
| SPEDUP | Arrange to expedite the following traffic loaded to your station by train named for transhipment. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPEDWAY | Speed of trains required to be reduced to undermentioned miles per hour between following points on and after date named. Arrange and reply. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| SPEED | Speed of trains required to be reduced to undermentioned miles per hour between following points on and after date named. Arrange and reply. | GWR, 1939 |
| SPEKO | Following coal urgently wanted. Give preference over all other. Advise full particulars despatch. | GWR, 1939 |
| SPENO | See special notice .......... insert number hence today. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| SPEY | My communication of date named respecting .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPIDER | Following told to assist the stations named with the undermentioned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPINACH | Let me know how you have disposed of the following or if still on hand. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPLOT | Special lot to pass by .......... | ♠ |
| SPONGE | Great pressure for following empties. Have every one possible shunted out and sent .......... Wire how many and when they will leave. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPOON | Demands heavy for goods brakes and trains being delayed in consequence of short supply. Send all you can to the following station. Wire how many and when they will leave. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPROUT | Send crane to load or unload following traffic now on hand. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SPUR | Another reliefman is being sent your station. On his arrival send following to .......... by first train. | GWR, 1939 |
| SQUID | Your communication. Accommodation for .......... reserved as requested. Wire if charges collected by you or to be collected on steamer. | GWR, 1939 |
| STADIUM | Wire me whether requirements for following now met. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STAG | Give marks and numbers and send all labels. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STAKEN | Electric staff instruments failed between .......... and .......... Attend at once. | GWR, 1939 |
| STARLING | 5.10pm fish train Milford Haven to Severn Tunnel Junction (London fish) left at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| STARWORK | Undermentioned man off since .......... with .......... reports ready for duty. Wire if he may resume. | GWR, 1939 |
| STAT | Freight train statistics week ending .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| STAY A | Send on all speed 1in copper stay, 6in long (unless otherwise stated) and taps and tools to suit. If more than one stay is required, number to be quoted | GWR, 1939 |
| STAY B | Send on all speed 11⁄16in copper stay, 6in long (unless otherwise stated) and taps and tools to suit. If more than one stay is required, number to be quoted | GWR, 1939 |
| STAY C | Send on all speed 11⁄8in copper stay, 6in long (unless otherwise stated) and taps and tools to suit. If more than one stay is required, number to be quoted | GWR, 1939 |
| STAY D | Send on all speed 13⁄16in copper stay, 6in long (unless otherwise stated) and taps and tools to suit. If more than one stay is required, number to be quoted | GWR, 1939 |
| STAY F | Send on all speed 11⁄4in copper stay, 6in long (unless otherwise stated) and taps and tools to suit. If more than one stay is required, number to be quoted | GWR, 1939 |
| STAY G | Send on all speed 15⁄16in copper stay, 6in long (unless otherwise stated) and taps and tools to suit. If more than one stay is required, number to be quoted | GWR, 1939 |
| STAY H | Send on all speed 13⁄8in copper stay, 6in long (unless otherwise stated) and taps and tools to suit. If more than one stay is required, number to be quoted | GWR, 1939 |
| STEAD | Instead of as previously ordered. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| STIRRUP | Send vet immediately to examine .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| STONE | Traffic now being worked on single line. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STOPAIR | Following stock on hand waiting admission to shops. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STOPOIL | Sample of lubricating oil received from vehicle/locomotive no. .......... is sub-standard and requires immediate attention. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STORK | We have no trace of your invoice (or waybill); send copy next train. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STORM | How many of the following can you accept? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STOUR | Following is the state of our yard at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STRAN | The consignment as per following particulars is travelling under the Green Arrow Merchandise Train registered transit arrangements and all concerned must see that it is dealt with expeditiously and strictly in accordance with the special instructions laid down. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STRECHO | Have stretcher and assistance meet undermentioned train hence. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| STRONGBOW | Undermentioned train full from following place. Be prepared to strengthen it from your station. | GWR, 1939 |
| SUBCRA | Subject to current authorised increase. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SUBSEA | Subject to addition of current sea surcharge. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SUBTRIBE | Subject to the approval of Railway Rates Tribunal. | ♠ |
| SULTAN | Train conveying load must travel on .......... line between .......... and .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| SULTAN | Train conveying load must travel on .......... line as follows. | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| SULTO | Can you suggest alternative routing or amended loading. | GWR, 1939 |
| SUN | Special fog working London Division cancelled. Resume ordinary working commencing .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| SWALE | Wire when following was or will be sent. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SWAN | Please supply by return the following material for stopped engine no. .......... type .......... Requisition to follow. | ♠ |
| SWIFT | Send by next train certain to .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| SWINSPEC | Arrange for Swindon inspector to supervise the loading of the above mentioned traffic. | GWR, 1939 |
| SWINSPEC | Arrange for .......... to supervise the loading of the above mentioned traffic. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SWOP | Will change following engine/s today. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| SYMBOL | Reserve second class compartment/s in undermentioned train. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| TABLET | I am asked to quote rate for special lot. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TAGTAIL | Dispose of spare stock as follows. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TAGUS | Following hence today. | † |
| TAIL | Make careful search for tail lamps and send to .......... next train, advising me by telegram or telephone number sent. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TANGO | Leave granted provided you can make satisfactory arrangements without incurring any additional expense. Advise all concerned. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TAP | Is accommodation available on coach ex your station on date named for the following number of passengers from my station to ..........? Wire number of seats booked. | GWR, 1939 |
| TARIFA | Customs dues said to be payable by senders. Wire if we may debit you. | ♠ |
| TARSUS | Sender declines to give instructions. | GWR, 1939 |
| TATOO | Guard commenced duty at .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TAY | Unable to send following .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TEABAS | Have tea basket ready for ........... give passenger's name, train and coach | GWR, 1939 |
| TEAK | Arrange to adopt fog service. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TELCO | Arrange to communicate with me by telephone on following subject. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TEMPUS | Send necessary details for notice at once. Am waiting to go to press. | GWR, 1939 |
| TENCH | Following vehicles for stations named below are on train mentioned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TENDRIL | Can you find coaches for excursion as follows? | GWR, 1939 |
| TERRAPIN | Your report of this morning shows the following stock missing since yesterday. Say how disposed of. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TESTO | Arrange test signalman .......... at undermentioned box for signalman's duties. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TEVIOT | We have on hand for the undermentioned train. | GWR, 1939 |
| THEACO | For your use theatricals Sunday to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| THIRBIN | Reserve third class berth on open saloon and wire number. | GWR, 1939 |
| THIRBO | Reserve third class sleeping berth for .......... ACK. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 |
| THIRSLEEP | A third class sleeping berth has been reserved on the following train to join at your station | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 |
| THROSTLE | Keep on hand for my order. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| THRUSH | Deliver free and credit me. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| THRUT | Throughout road transport cost per container including detention charge. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TIARA | Send undermentioned engine here attached to following train. | GWR, 1939 |
| TIBER | In charge of guard. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TICK | Following stopped for repairs. | † |
| TICKOL | Following wagons containing coal stopped for repairs and cannot be repaired under load. Approach senders for disposal instructions where standing. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TICKSHIP | Following wagon from and to stations named stopped here and sent shed for transhipment. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TIGER | Arrange for ballast train to run on date named for the following place, starting at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| TINOT | Ticket(s) not issued nor fee(s) collected. | ♠ |
| TISSUE | Ticket(s) will be issued here and fee(s) collected. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TIVY | Undermentioned R.R. train runs today. | GWR, 1939 |
| TOCK | Following will be released. | GWR, 1939 |
| TOCK | As first charge on stock. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TOGAN | Supply the following items in your wagon application from stock available .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| TOLAT | Traffic too late for shipment. Refer senders to shippers for further instructions. | GWR, 1939 |
| TOLDEC | Plus special haulage charge of .......... per vehicle. Maximum .......... per consignment. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TOMAR | Load to travel in accordance with restrictions on wide loads contained in the 1932 schedules: loads 10ft 3in to 10ft 6in wide. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| TOME | No more to spare. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TONER | Cartage motor vehicle 1/11⁄2 tons carrying capacity. | GWR, 1939 |
| TOOTON | Cartage motor vehicle 2 tons carrying capacity. | GWR, 1939 |
| TORTUS | We have the following to spare. Send disposal instructions. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TOURFIRST | First class circular tour fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TOURSEC | Second class circular tour fare .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TOURTHIRD | Third class circular tour fare .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| TOZA | The station master, yard master, agent or person in charge at starting and exchange points must see that the enginmen and guards are aware of these instructions and all concerned must keep a sharp look-out during throughout working with the load - carefully observing the instructions laid down. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| TRAFOR | Wire time, date and place following wagons handed Traffic Department for despatch. | GWR, 1939 |
| TRAL | Travel slowly at .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| TRANCON | Following consignment for transfer in wagon named. Arrange examination and report condition on arrival. Give special attention during transhipment and wire forwarding details to destination station. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TRANSIP | The following wagon or wagons containing .......... from .......... station to .......... stopped here defective. Contents will require to be transhipped. Shall I so arrange? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TRANSOL | Sender unable to give local disposal instructions. Arrange transhipment, send forward and advise new wagon number. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TRANSPEC | Following wagons said stopped for repairs your station. If repairs cannot be effected immediately arrange transhipment. | GWR, 1939 |
| TRANSWAG | Arrange transhipment of contents of wagon numbers .......... advising me wagon/s into which transhipped and date sent forward. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TREK | Theatrical company named travels on date named between points mentioned. Wire best service. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TRELO | The circular tour fare for following tour would be .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| TREND | Following consignment hence in truck .......... Expedite delivery and time sent. | GWR, 1939 |
| TRICARS | A special train of empty cars on a trial run will leave .......... for .......... (and back) at the time and on the date named. Note and advise all concerned. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TRILL | The following alternative is suggested. | GWR, 1939 |
| TRIM | Loaded to you; release all speed and send empty to .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TRIP | Your return of bookings for excursion .......... on date named is not to hand. Send by next train or if sent, forward copy. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TRIX | With reference to your enquiry of undermentioned date, the following may travel loaded as described, subject to the following stipulations. | GWR, 1939 |
| TROY | Instruct driver and remind guard of the following train to stop at station named to take up or set down undernoted party. | GWR, 1939 |
| TURBOT | Be prepared to deal with following on undermentioned train. | † |
| TURKEY | Return as quickly as possible undermentioned engine working or assisting following train. | GWR, 1939 |
| TURNIP | Detain undermentioned until you receive further instructions. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TURTLE | When did following stock leave? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TWEED | Will send the following to station named. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| TWIG | Has the undermentioned a ledger account with this company? If so what station? | GWR, 1939 |
| TWIG | Has the undermentioned a ledger account? If so what station? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| UCOL | Number of wagons in 'U' column of stock report which will not be available for despatch empty to depot or on your orders until tomorrow. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| UNCA | Covered truck conveying motor car, unaccompanied by passengers. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| UNCHAR | Arrange to collect the following undercharge. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| UNDO | Wire if undermentioned wagon still under load. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| UNIT | Following sent to you unentered in wagon named. Dispose of as under or wire how disposed of. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| UNPAC | Charge for unpacking and housing. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| URANUS | Have all engines which passed between places named examined with following result .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| URE | It is important for following reason that undermentioned trains should be worked punctually. Do all that is necessary, so far as you are concerned. | † |
| URJO | Important wagon of goods for .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| URN | Should it be necessary to shunt the train conveying the load clear of the running lines for any purpose, the person in charge must satisfy himself that there is a safe clearance for the load on the siding proposed to be occupied which, however, must not be adjacent to a running line unless all concerned are satisfied that there is a safe clearance for it. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| URN | Should it be necessary to shunt the train conveying the load clear of the running lines for any purpose, the person in charge must satisfy himself that there is a safe clearance for the load on the siding proposed to be occupied which, however, must not be adjacent to a running line unless all concerned are satisfied that there is a safe clearance for it. Also to draw the attention of the foreman to the load at the yard where he detaches it. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| USMAR | Use may be made of main or relief lines. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 |
| UTOPIA | Following ready to resume duty. Advise when and where he is to attend for medical examination. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VACON | Dispose of foreign vacuum fitted covered goods vans up to 12 tons capacity as follows. | GWR, 1939 |
| VAMP | Tractor and trailer spare; can you employ at your station? | GWR, 1939 |
| VAMPEX | Can you spare tractor and trailer for ..........? | GWR, 1939 |
| VANCO | Van with corpse. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VANDAL | In addition to previous orders. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VANOC | Following parties offered at .......... next Sunday. Note I have quoted times shown. | GWR, 1939 |
| VAPEX | Can you spare motor lorry for ..........? | GWR, 1939 |
| VAPOUR | Motor lorry spare; can you secure cartage for your station? | GWR, 1939 |
| VELOX | Am proceeding to scene of accident with van at .......... | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VELVET | Assist all possible and reply. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VENLO | Special empty train running as under. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VERANDA | See senders quickly and obtain particulars. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VERB | Consignee requires full statement of 'paid on' charges; send full particulars. | ♠ |
| VERBENA | 'Paid on' charges are as follow. | ♠ |
| VERCON | Contents of following wagons hence today specially checked. Have out-turn verified and advise me discrepancies. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VERMILION | I agree to passage, providing all other superintendents and engineers agree, including .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| VETO | Until further advised no goods traffic of any description must be accepted for or forwarded to .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VIGIL | For (or snowstorm) commenced .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VIK | Secure charges on following consignment before delivery. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VIOLET | Note and advise all concerned that passengers may now be booked as usual to ........... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VIPER | Following vehicle is now ready for use. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VOLGA | Reserve bed tonight for .......... | LMS, 1930s BR, 1980s |
| VOLT | Consignee declines to pay charge. May I debit you? | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VULCAN | Base charge on third single standard fare of .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VULTRAF | Following wagon hence today containing vulnerable traffic under security scheme. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| VULTURE | No trace invoice, verify particulars and wire delivery sheet number. | GWR, 1939 |
| WABOF | Both bell and whistle with signal 'off'. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WABON | Both bell and whistle with signal 'on'. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WAFER | Wire train sent forward by you. | GWR, 1939 |
| WAGDEM | Following wagons under load incurring demurrage. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WAGLAB | Following wagon on hand here with conflicting labels as under. Wire correct consignee and destination. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WAIL | Placed on waiting list. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| WAIL | Placed on waiting list. Will advise if accommodation becomes available. If no advice received, application should be made after 4.0pm on day prior to journey. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WALAK | Make all necessary arrangements, as far as you are concerned and acknowledge receipt by wire. | GWR, 1939 |
| WALNUT | Make all necessary arrangements, as far as you are concerned. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WALTUM | Make all necessary arrangements, as far as you are concerned and acknowledge receipt by urgent train message. | GWR, 1939 |
| WANBEL | Both bell and whistle. | GWR, 1939 |
| WARNO | .......... line/s blocked between the undermentioned places. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WARNPASS | Mishap has occurred at .......... location. Exhibit delay notice and warn passengers of possible delay/diversion. | Railway Executive, 1950 BR, 1980s |
| WARNPASS | Mishap has occurred at undermentioned station. Exhibit delay notice and warn passengers of possible delay. | British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WARY | The undermentioned goods train conveys out-of-gauge traffic and must be signalled on block under the special bell signal. | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| WASP | Following loaded to you by undermentioned train hence; when empty send forward by first available train to place named and wire when sent. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WATTY | What is being done to supply. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WEDGE | The following vehicle (or vehicles) to work through. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WEFT | If not already done, withdraw from traffic immediately in accordance with boiler report. | ♠ |
| WELLAND | Arrange for the following person/s to attend at .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WESER | Say what arrangements have been made. | † |
| WHALE | Is extra shunting engine required today? | GWR, 1939 |
| WIDFOOT | Owing to widespread outbreak of foot and mouth disease the Ministry of Agriculture has imposed controlled area restrictions as set out on pages 25 and 26 of the livestock handbook to an area comprising the following counties, operative from the date shown below. Wire me for instructions in any case of difficulty. Livestock circular giving full details of area to follow. date of operation and counties to be named in wire | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WIGWAM | Shall you require timber loaders again tomorrow? If so, have you sufficient wagons on hand? | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WILLOW | I will make all necessary arrangements. | † |
| WINCH | Have you received travelling crane? | ♠ |
| WING | Following still coming forward. Make stop effective at once. | † |
| WINGAGEX | Within gauge in all respects except for .......... | British Transport Commission, 1958 BR, 1980s |
| WIPART | Your truck report not to hand. Wire particulars of stock on hand and required additional; also send me full explanation of delay. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WIRDEST | Destination of .......... omitted from your daily stock return, wire or phone particulars early. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WIREX | Wire me bookings by excursion to .......... | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WISAD | My requirements will be met with .......... advised as being on way. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WISDAN | Whistle although distant was off. | GWR, 1939 Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WOBIN | Marks and numbers are. | ♠ |
| WODEN | Daily next three days. | GWR, 1939 |
| WOLF | Following, which left undermentioned station on date named is urgently wanted. If with you, forward to .......... Reply. | ♠ Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| WONTO | Wire first-class fare for circular tour as follows. | GWR, 1939 |
| WORGAN | Following work will not now be carried out. Cancel all arrangements. | † |
| WORM | Send all possible of the following to station named first means. Reply how many. | ♠ |
| WORWAY | Coaches worked away as follows. | GWR, 1939 |
| WOTEX | What tickets are you likely to issue for following excursion? | ♠ |
| WYTOT | Our weight invoice number ........... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| WYTRIK | Your weight invoice number .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 |
| YAM | Following will be supplied on .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| YANKEE | .......... special to run as laid down in working time tables with passengers for (or off). | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| YOKE | Your (our) urgent train message of .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| ZENDIC | Engine and men will leave at the following time for .......... | GWR, 1939 |
| ZEPHIR | Wagons of coal sent you .......... | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ZEST | Debit extra charges to sender. | Railway Executive, 1950 British Transport Commission, 1958 |
| ZOLA | Can you send engine and men to undermentioned station? If so, state time leaving. | GWR, 1939 |
| ZONE | Send sketch and full dimensions of undernoted. | GWR, 1939 |