High Speed Train Collection

Inter-City 125 diesel locomotive number 254004, by Chris Hogg, 1993. These High Speed Trains were launched in 1974 and brought about significant improvements in speed

Old fashioned steam train locomotive
Vintage engraving the plasn and diagram of an old fashioned steam train locomotive, the Bogie and radial tank engine by Neilson and Company of Gaslgow

GWR Iron Duke Class Steam Locomotive
Vintage engraving of a GWR Iron Duke Class Steam Locomotive. The Great Western Railway Iron Duke Class 4-2-2 was a class of broad gauge steam locomotives for express passenger train work

Time-exposure image of British Intercity 125 train
Intercity train. Time-exposure image of an Intercity 125 high-speed train. This train is capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 km per hour

Time-exposure image of British Intercity 125 train
Intercity train. Time-exposure image of an Intercity 125 high-speed train. This train is capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 km per hour

Kings Cross station, London, British Rail, January 1988
Kings Cross station, London, British Rail. View across the platforms with four InterCity 125 high speed train locomotives in view. 7 January 1988

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Great Eastern Railway Single Express Locomotive, 1862
Vintage engraving of a Great Eastern Railway Single Express Locomotive, 1862

Old fashioned steam train locomotive
Vintage engraving the plans and diagram of an old fashioned steam train locomotive, the Bogie passenger engine by Neilson and Company of Gaslgow

LNWR Lady of the Lake Class Steam Train
Vintage engraving of a LNWR Lady of the Lake Class Steam Train. The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) 7 ft 6 in Single 2-2-2 class was a type of express passenger locomotive designed by John

Lord of the isles class victorian steam train
Vintage engraving of Timour a Lord of the isles class victorian steam engine

Shinkansen high speed trains, Tokyo railway station, Tokyo, Japan

High-speed Gautrain at O. R. Tambo airport, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
High-speed Gautrain at O.R. Tambo airport, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Shinkansen bullet trains at Nagoya station, Aichi prefecture, Japan

Sakura train
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Victorian main line express passenger train
Vintage engraving of a Victorian main line express passenger train

Victorian Compound express passenger train, 19th Cnetury
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Compound express passenger train, North-Eastern Railway, 19th Century

Victorian compound engine steam train
Vintage engraving of a Victorian compound engine steam train

Victorian Herschel Passenger Steam Train
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Herschel Passenger Steam Train

Bristol and Exeter Railway 4-2-4T locomotive
Vintage engraving of a Bristol and Exeter Railway 4-2-4T locomotive. 19th Century

Shinkansen bullet train, Kyoto station, Kyoto prefecture, Japan

View of main hall with four shinkansen trains, 700, 200, 100 and 0 series, Shinkansen museum, Railway park, Nagoya, Japan

Lord of the isles class victorian steam engine
Vintage engraving of Lord of the isles class victorian steam engine. 1890

Victorian steam train going through Exminster
Vintage engraving of a Victorian steam train going through Exminster, 1891

Tennant express steam train
Vintage engraving of a Tennant express steam train of the North Eastern Railway. 1892

Lord of the isles class victorian steam train
Vintage engraving of a Lord of the isles class victorian steam train, 1892

Victorian steam train the Dutchman
Vintage engraving of the Flying Dutchman stream train at full speed down gradient, passing Stoke Canon Station, in 1891

Illustration of high speed train approaching railway station

A TGV high speed train leaves the train station in Tours, Indre et Loire, Centre, France, Europe

Holgate Bridge, York, June 1983
Holgate Bridge, York, a northbound Inter City 125 high speed train approaching York station under Holgate Bridge. June 1983

Model of high-speed train

Disassembled parts of high-speed train

Time-exposure image of a Channel Tunnel train
Channel Tunnel train. Time-exposure image of a Eurostar Channel Tunnel train. The Channel Tunnel provides a rail link between Britain and mainland Europe

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"Revolutionizing Rail Travel: The High-Speed Train Phenomenon" Step into the world of high-speed rail with this captivating collection of images. From the iconic Inter-City 125 diesel locomotive number 254004, captured by Chris Hogg in 1993, to the mesmerizing time-exposure shots of British Intercity 125 trains speeding through the night, these pictures showcase the power and elegance of these remarkable machines. Transporting us back in time, an old-fashioned steam train locomotive takes center stage, reminding us of the rich history that paved the way for today's high-speed marvels. Meanwhile, Kings Cross station in London serves as a backdrop for British Rail's January 1988 snapshot – a testament to how far we've come since then. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves immersed in Japan's cutting-edge electric trains gliding effortlessly through mountainscapes. No people interrupt this serene scene; it is just man-made engineering conquering nature at its finest. Delving deeper into history reveals gems like Great Eastern Railway Single Express Locomotive from 1862 and LNWR Lady of the Lake Class Steam Train – both exemplifying Victorian-era innovation and craftsmanship. And who can forget Lord of the Isles Class Victorian Steam Train? Its majestic presence evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when steam ruled supreme. Finally, our journey concludes with Bristol and Exeter Railway's impressive 4-2-4T locomotive – a symbol of progress and ambition during its time. These glimpses into high-speed train evolution remind us that transportation has always been about pushing boundaries and connecting people across vast distances. As technology advances further each day, one thing remains certain: high-speed trains continue to shape our future while honoring their storied past.