The collection consists of papers collected by Goodall-Copestake during his time working at North British Locomotive Co (NBL). The subject of much of the documentation includes the design of MAN diesel engines and Voith transmissions, NBL's operations in India, and general NBL operations.
- NBL Directors' reports, 1919-1958
- Design, production & technical documents, 1931-1957
- Goodall-Copestake's correspondence, 1954-1956
- Drawings, 1950s
- Info on recruitment and training at NBL, 1945-1949
- Boultham works personnel papers, 1949
- Photographs, c1950s
- Published brochures and pamphlets, 1950-1955