Arthur Elton Collection

The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler
The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). The Causey Arch near Stanley in County Durham is the worlds oldest surviving single arch railway bridge

Camden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). Creator: Norman Wilkinson
Camden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). London, Midland & Scottish Railway poster of steam locomotives at Camden Motive Power Depot in north London

Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator: SG Hughes
Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Steam locomotives on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway (L&MR)

The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon

A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Olive Mount Cutting on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator
Olive Mount Cutting on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831, (1945). Steam locomotive in the 2-mile sandstone railway cutting which opened in 1830

The Excursion Train Galop, sheet music cover, c1860, (1945). Creator: Unknown
" The Excursion Train Galop", sheet music cover, c1860, (1945). Third Class Travel, c. 1845 : railway passengers in open-air carriages, cover to a piece of music composed by Frank Musgrave

The Metropolitan Railway near Paddington, 1863, 1945. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Railway near Paddington, 1863, (1945). The Metropolitan Line, which opened in 1863 and ran between Paddington and Farringdon in London

Cannon Street Station, c. 1900, (1945). Creator: Marcus
Cannon Street Station, c. 1900, (1945). Busy scene at a London railway station. In the foreground a child sits on a trunk waiting to be moved with a porters trolley

Mind Your Points, 1867, (1945). Creator: Unknown
" Mind Your Points", 1867, (1945). Railway worker operating a set of points, a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another, such as at a junction

George Stephenson, c1849, (1945). Creator: Unknown
George Stephenson, c1849, (1945). Portrait of George Stephenson (1781-1848), English mechanical engineer and inventor of the railway engine. After a painting of 1849

Richard Trevithick, c1816, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Richard Trevithick, c1816, (1945). Portrait of English engineer and inventor Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) who designed the first locomotive to run on rails

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"Arthur Elton: A Glimpse into the Evolution of Railways" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of railways through the lens of Arthur Elton. This collection of captivating images, dating back to 1945, takes us on a journey through significant moments in railway history. The Tanfield Arch in 1804 stands tall as a testament to engineering prowess. Created by Joseph Constantine Stadler, this architectural marvel showcases the ingenuity that paved the way for future advancements. Camden Town Engine Sheds, circa 1935, captured by Norman Wilkinson, offers a glimpse into the bustling hub where locomotives were housed and maintained. It serves as a reminder of the vital role these sheds played in keeping trains running smoothly. Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1831 was an extraordinary experience depicted beautifully by SG Hughes. Witnessing passengers immersed in awe-inspiring landscapes while aboard early steam-powered trains evokes a sense of wonderment. The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish is shrouded in mystery with its creator remaining unknown. This image from 1847 transports us to an era when innovative technologies were being tested to revolutionize rail travel. A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery takes us even further back to 1814 when coal mining relied heavily on steam power. The anonymous artist captures both raw industrial might and delicate artistry within this scene. Olive Mount Cutting on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway provides insight into how nature had to be tamed for progress. Documented by an unidentified creator in 1831, it reminds us that railways often required reshaping landscapes for their construction. The Excursion Train Galop sheet music cover from around 1860 adds rhythm to our exploration of railways' cultural impact. Its lively composition reflects society's growing fascination with train travel during this period. The Metropolitan Railway near Paddington immortalizes an unknown artist's vision of the bustling London underground in 1863.