Core71 Collection

Porters checking parcels that have arrived by train at Ashby-de-la-Zouch railway station. Glass negs taken 1958

Work must go on day and night to keep the Bescot Marshalling Yard in tip-top condition. Here Larry Melito is welding new metal onto one of the lines. 1959

Children board a train at Euston Station during evacuation from London WW2

The rebuilt 0-4-0 Saddle Tank steam train at Beamish Museum

Trainspotting became a mania for the nations young males in the 1950s. Heads bowed in obeisance to their obsession, a gaggle stand at London Waterloo, in August 1952

Railways - Buffet Service - Mr Bernard Bresner of Llanrumney, Cardiff serves travellers on the new griddle-service train with a pot of tea during their trip - 10th July 1963

Pensioners on a day trip to Trentham Park prepare for a tour of the park on a model railway Circa 1958

If you want to know why Britains city buildings were blackened, heres one of the reasons. Back on familiar territority, Flying Scotsman blasts out of Newcastle on the East Coast Mainline in May

Birminghams first Steam Tram in 1882

A bottle neck is created at the jucntion of Albert Street and Hurst Street Birmingham whilst the points are changed for a tram

Local people of Kabouti in Egypt using the public trams Circa 1935 People Transport Trams Travelling Travel Africa Egypt 1930s

Eric and Donald Skinner with Chris Lambert at Steamroller Museum December 1951

Crowded scenes at a railway station in Abyssinia Circa 1935 Transport railways Stations Platform 1930s People Crowds Busy

No industrial structures enhanced the British landscape like the graceful railway viaducts with their stone or brick arches

King George V steam engine leaving Moor Street Railway Station, Birmingham, bound for London

Foreman james Gregory, yard inspector William Edwards and head shunter Dick Thomas who have a combined total of more than 100 years service with the railways. 1959

Riding the brake rods to slow down a string of free-moving trucks calls for good nerves and a steady hand. Shunter Arthur Lear is leaning his weight on to a bar of ash wood to hold down the brake

Train-bound passengers, roaring through Bescot on the main line, see only a tangle of tracks cluttered with trucks. 1959

George Stephensons Locomotion No. 1, used to open the Stockton and Darlington Railway
George Stephensons Locomotion No.1, used to open the Stockton and Darlington Railway. c.1825

Centenary celebrations in 1925 for the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 100 years before

There was a brisk sale in platform tickets when the Flying Scotsman pulled into Newcastle Central Station to take on Water 5 June 1967

Allendale Railway Station 1930 circa

Riding Mill Station won the station garden competition of the North Eastern Region of British Railways in September 1952, and this picture shows porter Alfred Fisher

Heddon-on-the-Wall Station very nearly vanished in October 1952 when a gang of men arrived to pull it down. Someone, though, had blundered, and sent the demolition men to the wrong station

General pictures from a busy Newcastle Central Railway Station 6 July 1982

General pictures from a busy Newcastle Central Railway Station 6 July 1982

Number 9000, the first engine to be completed since VE Day. One of the features is that the frontage lighting is electric instead of the old fashioned oil lamps. here its pictured in the station

The Flying Scotsman steam train leaving Kings Cross station in London on its initial non stop run to Scotland. May 1928

Standing proud is the Canadian Pacific Railway issue steam-operated bell, on the distinctive wedge-shaped air-smoothed front of Gresley A4 pacific No

The first blooms of spring steam into London Paddington, onboard the the GWRs West of England and Scilly Isles Flower Special in the dark early hours of a February morning in 1937

One of Britains fastest steam locomotives the Sir Nigel Gresley stops at Newcastle Central Station during the trains 600-mile round trip from London via Carlisle and Newcastle

Wowing the platform crowd at Newcastle Central station is Gresley streamlined A4 pacific No. 4498 named after the great man himself, in honour of it being the 100th LNER pacific built at Doncaster

Susan Cash had the task of launching Beamish Museums newest working exhibit, the 102 year old Lewin Locomotive

The last J21 engine in the world gets up steam at the rebuilt Rowley Station at Beamish Museum

Boarding a train at the reconstructed Rowley Station at Beamish Open Air Museum gives todays children the chance to experience transport as it was in Grannys day

Beamish Open Air Museums latest addition the Lewin a steam locomotive built around 1876 that was still working at Seaham harbour in 1970

Fuel for the boiler of an old steam engine is shoveled on by Peter Weightman one of the enthusiasts who has helped to renovate old steam engines for the beamish Museum

Peggy Satow took revenge on her husbands time consuming hobby. She had the satisfaction of smashing a bottle of champagne over the steam engine, Locomotion

Bill Callan swots up on the driving manual while Alan Falconer and Arnie Evans check over Locomotion

Mike Satow celebrating the unveiling of the Locomotion No.1 replica and his birthday at Beamish Museum

Paul Colman works on the replica Locomotion No. 1 at Beamish Museum
Paul Colman works on the replica Locomotion No.1 at Beamish Museum

The Silver Jubilee crossing the Welwyn viaduct Railway rail steam train transport streamline circa 1930s

Joseph Welsh polishes the replica Locomotion No. 1 name plate at Beamish Museum
Joseph Welsh polishes the replica Locomotion No.1 name plate at Beamish Museum

The replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No. 1 in action at Beamish Museum
The replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 in action at Beamish Museum

That great British holiday institution, the holiday camp, came into its own during the post-war years and the railways played an integral part in shifting the millions of punters

A train travels through the Rocky Mountains, from Vancouver to banff in Canada. Views - Mountains

New Street Station, Queens Drive, Birmingham February 1959

The restored LMS "Black 5"BR loco on its test run at Severn Valley Railway
The restored LMS " Black 5" BR loco on its test run at Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth where the ten year major rebuild took place. 1998

Shakespeare Express pulled into Snow Hill Station, Birmingham to go to Stratford, the first steam train to run the route for 30 years. The engine decoupled and then went to the rear carriages

Burdon Moor Walk, Tanfield Railway near Marley Hill

In rude good health is GWR Hall class No. 4965 Rood Ashton Hall, newly restored in 1998 and hauling The Shakespeare Express, a regular Sunday working from Birmingham Snow Hill to Stratford

Edward Heath onboard a train at Moor Street Station signing copies of his latest books

A steam train pulling into Bescot Railway Yard taken circ 1959

Waverly Station MAT

Sunlight streams through the windows of Liverpool Street Station London. light and shadow transport train station commuters luggage

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"Exploring the Rich History of Core71: From Railways to Trams and Steamrollers" Step back in time with Core71 as we uncover fascinating glimpses into the world of transportation. Join us on a journey through railways, buffet services, and intriguing characters like Mr Bernard Bresner from Llanrumney. Pensioners embark on an unforgettable day trip to Trentham Park, eagerly preparing for a tour on a meticulously crafted model. Delve into the secrets behind Britain's blackened city buildings and discover why they bear such unique marks. Witness Birmingham's first steam tram in 1882, revolutionizing local transport forever. At Albert Street junction, witness how this innovation creates a bottleneck effect that captures both awe and frustration. Traveling further afield, explore Kabouti in Egypt where public trams were utilized by locals circa 1935. Immerse yourself in their daily lives as they navigate bustling streets aboard these communal vehicles. In December 1951 at the Steamroller Museum, Eric and Donald Skinner are joined by Chris Lambert to celebrate their shared passion for these magnificent machines. Marvel at their dedication to preserving history. Transportation hubs have always been buzzing with activity; experience crowded scenes at an Abyssinian railway station circa 1935. Witness firsthand how people from all walks of life come together under one roof. No industrial structures have enhanced the British landscape quite like graceful railways. Admire King George V steam engine as it gracefully departs Moor Street Railway Station in Birmingham - an iconic moment frozen in time. At Ashby-de-la-Zouch railway station, porters diligently check parcels arriving by train - ensuring efficient delivery across the country. Meet foreman James Gregory alongside yard inspector William Edwards and head shunter Dick Thomas who keep operations running smoothly. Join Core71 as we unravel captivating stories from our rich transportation heritage – each tale offering a glimpse into our past while shaping our future.