Boat Train Collection

Weymouth Quay Station, c1905
A view of Weymouth Quay Railway Station with passengers disembarking the carriages via steps. Weymouth Quay Station served the boats and ships that came into the harbour

The Golden Arrow Service, Southern Railway, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Golden Arrow" Service, Southern Railway, c1930. The Golden Arrow luxury boat train ran between London and Dover on the south coast, where passengers took the ferry to Calais. Postcard

The Golden Arrow, S. R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940
The Golden Arrow, S.R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940. The Golden Arrow was a luxury boat train of the Southern Railway and later British Railways

The S. R. Dover Boat Train, Hauled by Sir Gawain A King Arthur Type Locomotive, c1930
The S.R. Dover Boat Train, Hauled by " Sir Gawain" A King Arthur Type Locomotive, c1930. The well-known S.R. [Southern Railway] Dover Boat Train ascending Grosvenor Road Bank

Down Continental Pullman Limited Express, c1920s. Creator: Unknown
Down Continental Pullman Limited Express, c1920s. Southern Railway steam locomotive which took passengers to the coast for connection with ships to the Continent. Postcard

The Continental Boat Express, Southern Railway, c1920s. Creator: Unknown
The Continental Boat Express, Southern Railway, c1920s. Southern Railway steam locomotive which took passengers to the coast for connection with ships to the Continent. Postcard

Lord Nelson, one of the most powerful locomotives owned by the Southern Railway
" Lord Nelson", one of the most powerful locomotives owned by the Southern Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

The train ferry boat trials between Zeebruge and Harwich proved successful. The ferry has a speed of about 13 knots and has four railway lines capable of carrying 54 coaches 9 April 1924

London Victoria station, South Eastern & Chatham Railway
London Victoria station, Southern Railway about 1939. A crowded scene inside the station, with an arched sign over the entrance to the platform for the Golden Arrow London to Paris service

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Step back in time and experience the golden age of travel with these iconic images of boat trains from the early 20th century. The Weymouth Quay Station (c1905) marks the beginning of this journey, where passengers boarded trains to embark on their voyage by sea. The Golden Arrow Service of the Southern Railway (c1930) revolutionized travel with its sleek design and efficiency, shown here departing from Shakespeare's Cliff, Dover. The S.R. Dover Boat Train (c1930), hauled by the powerful Sir Gawain A King Arthur Type Locomotive, was another marvel of engineering that connected England to Europe via boat trains. The Down Continental Pullman Limited Express (c1920s) and The Continental Boat Express (c1920s) showcase the luxury and comfort offered during this era. Lord Nelson, one of the most powerful locomotives owned by the Southern Railway, proudly stands ready to transport passengers. Air Vice Marshal P W Game C B, Ds O, took command of the RAF in India, captured here at London Victoria station, South Eastern & Chatham Railway, before embarking on his journey by boat train. The successful trials of the train ferry boat between Zeebruge and Harwich paved the way for this unique mode of transportation to thrive.