British Railways Collection

Downland Rambles, BR poster, 1950s
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) promoting rail services to the East Sussex coast, showing a panoramic view of the cliffs of Beachy Head at Eastbourne

British Railways network map 1950s
A map showing the rail lines across the British Railway network during the 1950s

Swanage, BR poster, c 1955
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) Southern Region to promote rail travel to the coastal resort of Swanage in Dorset. The poster shows a view of Swanage Bay. Artwork by Verney L Danvers

A row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962. The fleet of 22 Deltics did the work of 55 A4 steam locomotives and cut an hour off the working timetable

No 92220 Evening Star
2-10-0 9F class locomotive, built 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works. Withdrawn 1965

Skegness is So Bracing, BR (ER) poster, 1956
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) Eastern Region (ER), showing a view of the Embassy Ballroom and a funfair, at the Lincolnshire seaside resort of Skegness

No 92220 Evening Star, in steam
2-10-0 9F class locomotive, built 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works. Withdrawn 1965

Poster produced for British Railways (BR), showing a railway worker manually operating the signals in the Greenwood signal box, New Barnet, London

Weston-super-Mare, BR poster, 1948-1965
The Smile in Smiling Somerset. Poster produced by British Railways (BR) to promote train services to Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Artwork by an unknown artist

York in Daffodil Time, BR poster, 1950
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) to promote rail travel to York. The poster shows a picturesque view of York with a slope full of daffodils in the foreground and the cathedral in the distance

No 92220 Evening Star naming ceremony, 18th March 1960
2-10-0 9F class locomotive, built 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works. Withdrawn 1965

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No 1000 County of Middlesex
GWR 4-6-0 locomotive number 1000 County of Middlesex in British Railways livery

Photograph of a British Railways diesel locomotive, taken during the British Transport Films production of A Corporate Identity filmed during April 1964

Pictorial Map of Yorkshire, BR poster, 1949
Poster produced by British Railways (BR) to promote train services to and within Yorkshire. Artwork by Estra Clark

Anglesey, c. 1925 (colour litho)
742353 Anglesey, c.1925 (colour litho) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); 102x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge

Gas Turbine Locomotive No. 18100
An artistic representation of the first British-built gas-turbine locomotive No.18100 along the water at Dawlish

A British Railways poster advertising Durham, c. 1935 (colour lithograph)
1769933 A British Railways poster advertising Durham, c.1935 (colour lithograph) by Lee, Sydney (1866-1949); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A British Railways poster advertising Durham)

British Railways Modernisation Progress Report, 1961
The Modernisation Progress Report was published in 1961 to document how the British Railways Modernisation Plan was progressing so far

Blackpool (colour litho)
701287 Blackpool (colour litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Trooping the Colour, a British Railways advertising poster, c
1769893 Trooping the Colour, a British Railways advertising poster, c.1950 (colour lithograph) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942); 97x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trooping the Colour)

Cartoon commenting on the pleas for a block system signal to be made compulsory
5308757 Cartoon commenting on the pleas for a block system signal to be made compulsory on British Railways by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info)

Railway guard seen here at Euston Station. 15th August 1966

New refrigerated self service snack bar at St Pancreas Station, London, 15th October 1959. Called The Midland, it is the first of many new style cafeterias to be installed by British Railways at

The main entrance to Liverpool Lime Street Station, Merseyside. Feburary 1953 P008115

The administration offices at Coventry Railway Station being demolished as part of the stations re-building scheme. 17th September 1959

You can whistle for it. Bob Smith-Referee seen here in his day job as a Railway Guard. October 1952 C5210

The Flying Scotsman passing under a bridge at speed, near Selby, North Yorkshire, 1968. The Flying Scotsman, seen passing under a bridge on the A19 between Selby and York

Steam loco no 65794 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. Artist
Steam loco no 65794 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963

Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. Artist
Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The driver looks out from the footplate. The locomotive bears the livery of the British Railways Company

British Railways pamphlet, c. 1960s
A rather colourful pamphlet and map folder for passenger travel in the 1960s

Steam engine Evening star number 92220; England

People viewing the Bluebell steam engine and 92203 engine; England

Steam engines 68005 and 47493. 68005 is not an ex-BR engine, rather a standard Austerity, built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn (7169) in 1945

People standing and viewing the steam engine Evening Star on an open day; England

People viewing steam train Evening Star by engine shed; England

A young family walking along the tracks beside the Drysllwyn Castle steam engine 4-6-0; England

People viewing the 7808 Cookham Manor, a Great Western Railway 7800 Manor Class steam locomotive. It was built in 1938 at Swindon Works; England

Steam engine number 92203, Black Prince; England

Explore the Yorkshire Coast by Train BR poster, 1950s

Richard Beeching (1913-1985)
Richard Beeching, or Dr Beeching, seen at Laira Diesel Depot in March 1962, was Chairman of British Railways between 1961 and 1965

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"Exploring the British Railways: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the 1950s and immerse yourself in the charm of British Railways. The Downland Rambles beckon, as depicted in a captivating BR poster from that era. Picture yourself strolling through picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills and breathtaking views. As you continue your journey, a row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric catches your eye. These powerful machines, crafted between 1961-1962, symbolize the innovation and progress within British railways during this period. Swanage awaits you next, captured beautifully on another BR poster from around 1955. This coastal gem invites visitors to indulge in its sandy beaches and charming seaside atmosphere - a true escape from bustling city life. To navigate this vast network of railways across Britain, consult the British Railways network map from the 1950s. It showcases how these tracks connected cities and towns alike, facilitating travel for both leisure and business purposes. Heading westward brings you to Weston-super-Mare; an iconic holiday destination immortalized by a BR poster dating back to 1948-1965. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you envision sun-soaked days spent on golden sands or enjoying traditional amusements along its famous pier. No exploration would be complete without encountering No 92220 Evening Star - an enchanting steam locomotive that captivated hearts during its heyday. Witness it majestically chugging along historic tracks evoking memories of yesteryears' grandeur. A remarkable poster produced for BR depicts railway workers manually operating machinery - showcasing their dedication and skill behind-the-scenes that kept this intricate system running smoothly day after day. Returning once again to No 92220 Evening Star but at its naming ceremony on March 18th, 1960 – an unforgettable moment in British railway history.