The Liverpool Overhead Railway (LOR; known as the Dockers' Umbrella) was an overhead railway in Liverpool which operated along the Liverpool Docks and opened in 1893 with lightweight electric multiple units. The railway had a number of world firsts: it was the first electric elevated railway, the first to use automatic signaling, electric color light signals and electric multiple units, and was home to one of the first passenger escalators at a railway station. It was the second oldest electric metro in the world, being preceded by the 1890 City and South London Railway. The railway closed at the end of 1956 and despite public protests the structures were dismantled in the following year. For auction is a stock certificate from the LOR dated February 23. 1899, It is for 20 shares.
1899 Liverpool Overhead Railway Company stock certificate - Great Britain

1899 Liverpool Overhead Railway Company stock certificate - Great Britain

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The Liverpool Overhead Railway (LOR), known locally as the Dockers Umbrella, was an overhead railway in Liverpool, England and operated along the Liverpool Docks; it opened in 1893 with lightweight electric multiple units. It closed in 1956.
For auction is a stock certificate from the LOR dated February 23. 1899, It is for 20 shares. It measures appx 10x10 inches

This stock is in very good condition, considering it is over 120 years old. It has no rips or tears, and all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has been folded. 

A great piece of British railroad lore.  
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