Bogies Collection

Locomotive no 386 4-6-0

Locomotive no 254 single bogie express

Locomotive no 386 six coupled bogie express

No 15 Shop, Fitting and Machine Shop, 1931
An overall view of No.15 shop showing a bogie assembly line. A man to the right is operating a belt driven machine, whilst other men are busy assembling pieces for the bogie frames

Mythical Sea Serpent
A huge sea serpent attacking a ship

Thomas Bjorn Bogies The 18th The Open Championship The Open Championship, Royal St.Georges 2011 Royal St.George S, Sandwich, Kent, England 14 July 2011 Date: 14 July 2011

Vancouver, Canada - Wholesale District and World Building
Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Canada - Part of the Wholesale District and view of the tall World Building - the tallest building in the British Empire at 82 m (269 ft)

WW1 - Haumont Station, France - French Customs officials
WW1 - French Customs official at Haumont Station, France inspect a train which has arrived from Belgium. They are possibly checking for evidence of German spys hiding on board or perhaps some

Japan - The Shimonoseki Pusan Railway Ferry
Japanese Train Transporting Paddlesteamer - Boat Train. On 11th September 1905: San yo Railway started the Kanfu Renrakusen (Shimonoseki Pusan Railway Ferry). Date: circa 1905

A contractors Locomotive, removing cleared earth and rubble from the site of a new stretch of railway track. Date: circa 1904

Westinghouse Railway Works, Manchester
Machine shop aisle Westinghouse Train Works, Manchester, Lancashire, England. circa 1906

Locomotive no 504 four coupled bogie express

Locomotive no 230 four coupled bogie express

Locomotive no 1870 four coupled bogie express

Locomotive no 991 four coupled bogie express

Locomotive no 113 Neptune four wheels coupled bogie express locomotive

Locomotive no 88 Victoria rebuilt bogie four coupled locomotive

Locomotive no 365 six coupled bogie express

Locomotive no 309 four coupled bogie express

Locomotive no 83 bogie tank

Locomotive no 25 Strathpeffer

Locomotive no 113 bogie goods locomotive

Locomotive no 251 four coupled bogie express

Locomotive no 111 bogie tank

Locomotive no 855 4-4-0 bogie express engine

Locomotive no 1344 four coupled bogie express

Locomotive no 1373 4-4-0 bogie express

Locomotive no 267, single bogie express

Locomotive no 175 Viscount Churchill six coupled bogie passenger engine

Locomotive no 1003 4 coupled 3 cylinder compound bogie express engine

Locomotive no 2634

Locomotive no 1025 4-4-0 compound bogie passenger engine

Locomotive no 1964 four coupled bogie tank Date: 1964

Railway Sidings
A moody photograph of a set of very dark railway sidings, with a sole sentinel signal box and a couple of small shunting steam engines, just beginning their days work

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"Bogies: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step aboard the captivating world of bogies, where locomotives come alive with power and grace. Let's embark on a thrilling ride through history, starting with Locomotive no 386, a magnificent 4-6-0 steam engine that once ruled the tracks. Its single bogie express counterpart, Locomotive no 254, was known for its speed and efficiency. But it was Locomotive no 386 six coupled bogie express that truly stole hearts as it effortlessly glided along the rails. Like a mythical sea serpent emerging from the depths, this locomotive commanded attention wherever it went. Travel back to 1931 when No 15 Shop at Fitting and Machine Shop buzzed with activity in Vancouver's Wholesale District. The World Building stood tall nearby, witnessing the hustle and bustle of an era defined by progress. In Haumont Station during WW1, French Customs officials diligently inspected trains passing through. Among them were Japanese locomotives from The Shimonoseki Pusan Railway Ferry—a testament to international connections forged by railways. Imagine being aboard a contractor's locomotive as it chugged tirelessly across vast landscapes—each journey telling tales of hard work and dedication. These machines became symbols of human ingenuity shaping our modern world. Delve into literature where Walter Besant's "Armorel of Lyonesse" comes alive through intricate engravings—an enchanting blend of romance and adventure set against a backdrop intertwined with railway marvels. Finally, visit Westinghouse Railway Works in Manchester—a hub where innovation thrived. Here, engineers pushed boundaries to create safer and more efficient bogies that revolutionized train travel forever. From their humble beginnings to their pivotal role in shaping nations' economies—the story is one filled with awe-inspiring moments spanning continents and generations alike. So next time you see these mechanical wonders, remember the rich history they carry and the countless lives they have touched.