First Train Collection

The New Telpher Line at Glynde, near Lewes, the Seat of Lord Hampden, the Ex-Speaker
1041181 The New Telpher Line at Glynde, near Lewes, the Seat of Lord Hampden, the Ex-Speaker, Lady Hampden starting the First Train (engraving) by English School

Historic Views, the First Train to reach Johannesburg (b / w photo)
5222072 Historic Views, the First Train to reach Johannesburg (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Views)

The New Railway at Barbadoes, British West Indies (engraving)
1060570 The New Railway at Barbadoes, British West Indies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Railway at Barbadoes, British West Indies)

Completion of the St Gothard Tunnel, Arrival at Airolo of the First Train coming through the Tunnel (engraving)
1613917 Completion of the St Gothard Tunnel, Arrival at Airolo of the First Train coming through the Tunnel (engraving) by English School

The Opening of the Railway to Buluwayo, the Arrival of the First Train (litho)
1042658 The Opening of the Railway to Buluwayo, the Arrival of the First Train (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, the First Train (engraving)
1625936 Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, the First Train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, the First Train)

Opening of the St Gothard Tunnel (engraving)
1060887 Opening of the St Gothard Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the St Gothard Tunnel)

Opening of the Newbury and Didcot Railway (engraving)
1060756 Opening of the Newbury and Didcot Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Newbury and Didcot Railway)

Help from a Loyal Prince, Arrival of the First Train of the Gwalior Imperial Service Transport at Kushalgarh (litho)
1042570 Help from a Loyal Prince, Arrival of the First Train of the Gwalior Imperial Service Transport at Kushalgarh (litho) by Craig

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Witnessing the Dawn of Railways: From Glynde's New Telpher Line to the First Train Reaching Johannesburg, this collection showcases the historic milestones of rail transport. The Seat of Lord Hampden, Lady Hampden, initiated the first train ride at Glynde in Historic Views. Elsewhere, the first trains marked significant achievements, such as the completion of the St. Gothard Tunnel in Switzerland, the opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, and the Newbury and Didcot Railway in England. In far-off lands, the first trains arrived in the British West Indies at Barbadoes and in Bulawayo, Africa. Yet, progress was not without challenges, as seen in the explosions on the Underground Railway. Amidst wars, like the one in South America, the first trains brought relief and connection, such as the arrival of the first Gwalior Imperial Service Transport at Kushalgarh. Each first train marked a new beginning in the annals of transportation history.