Electric Train Collection

London Victoria station, Southern Railway, 1930s
London Victoria station, Southern Railway. View across the concourse along platforms 9 and 10, very crowded at rush hour, about 1938. At the end of the platform is a W H Smith bookstall

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Electric Train
A new electric train leaves Blackheath railway station in London, 8th June 1926. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

York station, North Eastern Railway, c1910
York station, North Eastern Railway. View of the station from platform 4, showing petrol electric railcar no. 317D at platform 5 after working the 08.52 Cawood-Selby-York service (arriving at 09.49)

Drum Battery Train
3780458 Drum Battery Train; (add.info.: Drum Battery Train. Electric battery powered train, invented by Dr J. J. Drum. Great Southern Railways of Ireland. Ran between Dublin and Bray)

The railway station at Poonah. April 1959

Passengers waiting at Goldhawk Road Station in London during the railway strike, 1919, (1935). For nine days, from September 27 to October 6

Under the Underground: Beneath a District Railway Electric Car, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Under the Underground: Beneath a District Railway Electric Car, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

A Steel Car, New York Underground and Elevated Electric Railways, 1930. Creator: Unknown
A Steel Car, New York Underground and Elevated Electric Railways, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

Steam engine and electric train at Ongar Station, UK
BR Class 421 abd 1744 engine

Illustration of electric train on curved railway track in mountains

Siemens Train
The first model electric train made by Werner Siemens and Halske in operation at the Berlin Trade Fair. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Locomotive
1914: An electric locomotive from the London and North Eastern Railway. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Old And New
1925: The old and new City and South London Railway electric carriages with locomotives on display at Darlington. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Electric Train
A new electric train leaves Dartford Junction, 8th June 1926. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Electric train, X-ray
Electric train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside an electric toy train

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"Revolutionizing Transportation: The Rise of Electric Trains in the 20th Century" In the bustling city of London, Victoria station became a hub for innovation as Southern Railway introduced electric trains in the 1930s. These high-speed marvels swiftly transported commuters across the city, revolutionizing urban travel. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world in Japan, electric trains conquered even mountainous terrains with their remarkable horizontal speed. Gliding through picturesque landscapes without a soul in sight, these trains showcased both technological prowess and environmental consciousness. Back to Britain's history, York station witnessed North Eastern Railway embracing electric train technology around 1910. Passengers eagerly awaited their journeys as these sleek machines promised efficient and reliable transportation during an era marked by railway strikes. Delving deeper into this electrifying world beneath our feet, we discover hidden wonders. In 1930s London, Goldhawk Road Station served as a backdrop for passengers caught amidst a railway strike - an image that encapsulated both struggle and progress. Venturing further underground brings us face-to-face with District Railway's electric cars. Beneath dimly lit tunnels lay futuristic vehicles that propelled people towards new destinations with ease and comfort - all thanks to electricity. Across continents, New York also embraced this transformative mode of transport. Steel cars glided along Underground and Elevated Electric Railways in the early 1930s - symbols of modernity intertwining with historic architecture. Journeying eastward to Poonah in April 1959 reveals yet another chapter in this electrifying tale. The railway station stood witness to India's growing reliance on electric trains as they connected communities far and wide. But let us not forget where it all began – steam engines coexisting harmoniously alongside their newer counterparts at Ongar Station in the UK. A testament to progress while honoring tradition; steam-powered locomotives shared space with cutting-edge electric trains.