Locomotive Collection (page 4)

Troop train taking Union soldiers to the front
Union troops transported to the front by rail, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Locomotion at Darlington Railway Station early 1900s

Carmarthen Castle, No 4076
This image shows Castle Class locomotive No.4076, Carmarthen Castle in steam. It was built in February 1924 and withdrawn from service in February 1963

LNER Class P2 No. 2001 Cock o the North with a London to Aberdeen express by C.T. Howard

In Clives Footsteps: De Glehn "Atlantic", Bengal - Nagpur Railway, 1910 (litho)
6437131 In Clives Footsteps: De Glehn " Atlantic", Bengal - Nagpur Railway, 1910 (litho) by Rudd, Edwin Thomas (1861-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Locomotive No. 6989, Wightwick Hall, 1948
Hall Class locomotive, Wightwick Hall can be seen here at Tyseley in 1948. The locomotive was built in the same year. The locomotive was withdrawn in 1964

Southern Locomotive, Lydford, at Okehampton Station, 1957
A Southern Railway locomotive, no.34106 (named Lydford and part of the Battle of Britain class) sits at Okehampton Station in June 1957

Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford
A view along the north side of the Great Eastern Railway?s Locomotive works at Stratford (East London) May 1864 with William Henry Maw, then Head of the Drawing office

GWR Pannier Tank No. 1367
This 0-6-0 Pannier Tank was built at Swindon Works in 1934. It was part of the 1366 class of pannier tank locomotives. It was originally stationed at Swindon Shed and then Weymouth

GWR Pannier Tank No. 1366, outside Swindon Works, 1934
This 0-6-0 Pannier Tank was built at Swindon Works in 1934. It was part of the 1366 class of pannier tank locomotives. This particular locomotive was withdrawn in 1961

Birmingham Evacuees arrive at Ripley station 15th November 1940

Kings Cross Station BB72_01476
Kings Cross Station, Euston Road, London. Steam trains departing the station. Photographed circa 1925

The Princess Elizabeth steam engine
6201 Princess Elizabeth Steam Locomotive during its world record longest and fastest run from London to Glasgow

South Devon Railway Leopard class Saddle Tank Engine
Vintage engraving of Lance a South Devon Railway Leopard class Saddle Tank Engine. Lance (1875 to 1892) GWR no. 2130, it was one of two locomotives kept working at Swindon railway works for shunting

steam railway climbing Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne, Burgenstock mountain and Pilatus mountain at the back, Vitznau, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Spring Forward In London
A railway worker stands on a ladder and changes a clock ahead one hour to begin Daylight Savings (or Summer) time, at Liverpool Street Station, London, early 20th Century. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

New Golden Arrow Loco
The locomotive William Shakespeare at Victoria Station, London, before entering service on the Golden Arrow route from London to Dover for the channel crossing, 11th October 1951

Working shaft in the Kilsby Tunnel 8 July 1937 The tunnel is located near the village of Kilsby in Northamptonshire and opened in 1838 as a part of the London and Birmingham Railway

York North locomotive depot, London & North Eastern Railway, 29 April 1942
York North locomotive depot, London & North Eastern Railway. A4 locomotive 4-6-2 no. 4469 Sir Ralph Wedgwood damaged beyond repair as a result of a German air raid during the Second World War

View east from South Road at Saffron Walden station. Left running line. Branch train in head shunt adjacent to coaling stage, centre right

Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, 1831
First steam train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, New York, 1831. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Daniel Goochs North Star locomotive for the GWR

Locomotive no 14-? 4-4-0

Children watching the Atlantic Coast Express. This is a composite photograph

Wheeling a King Class locomotive, A Shop, 1927

King Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935
" King" Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Bahamas steam engine
LMS Jubilee Class 5596Bahamas steam train

The Rocket
English railway engineer George Stephensons locomotive Rocket comes in first at the trials competition held at Rainhill Bridge, 1829. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

USA, Nevada. Old steam train engine in historic Gold Hill train station, our side Virginia CIty
USA, Nevada. Old steam train engine in historic Gold Hill train station, our side Virginia City, Nevada

Handmade Logging Train
A hand-made, jerry-rigged, locomotive built round a steam engine circa 1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

The Wine Tram, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

LOCOMOTIVE: ROCKET, 1829. George Stephensons Rocket, the winner of the Liverpool and Manchester Railways competiton of 1829. Engraving, American, 1881

Derbyshire Railway
A steam train passes along the Buxton branch of the Midland Railway in Derbyshire, circa 1910. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Cheltenham Flyer
The GWR (Great Western Railway) Cheltenham Flyer (aka Cheltenham Spa Express ) service, leaving Paddington station, London, on its way to Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire, July 1937

Steam Train In Snow
A London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) steam locomotive hauling a passenger train 1938. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Mallard, the fastest train in the world

Midland Railway Class 2 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 2192. Bullt by Sharp, Stewart and Co as 3802 in 1892. Rebuilt with H boiler in 1906 (as shown). Re no as 412 in 1907

Midland Railway Class 4, 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 998. Built Derby in April 1909. Renumbered as 808 in 1926. Withdrawn in February 1929

Midland Railway 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 1738. Built Derby in November 1885 1738. Renumbered as 358 in 1907. Withdrawn in July 1929

Midland Railway Class 3, 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 740. Built Derby in 1903 as 830. Renumbered as 740 in 1907. Withdrawn November 1949

Liverpool Street station, about 1911. General view into station, suburban lines from platform 1 to 6 at right, local lines in centre foreground, the west side lines veer off to the left

Kings Cross station, British Railways, c1950s. The luxury Queen of Scots Pullman train arriving into Kings Cross station, hauled by a Class A3 engine, built by the London & North Eastern Railway

Huntingdon station, taken looking North West from West side of Great Northern Railway main line. GNR station left distance, joint line junction centre and GNR south signal box

Huntingdon station, view looking west from platform, 1910. The Great Northern & Great Eastern Railway joined the Great Northern Railway main line at this point

Looking north-west from loading bank to goods shed and goods enquiry office at Saffron Walden Station. Cattle wagon and vent van in cattle dock

Ely North Junction, 1911, signal box on the right. Past the house the Kings Lynn main line diverges left from the Norwich line. On the left the March line joins the main line into Ely

St Ives Station, Cornwall, c. 1930s
A view of St Ives Station, Cornwall, c.1930s, showing a locomotive at the station. The station opened in 1877 overlooking Porthminster Beach

St Germans Station, Cornwall, c. 1950s
A view of St Germans station in Cornwall, c.1950s, showing an unknown County Class locomotive arriving into the station. St Germans opened in 1859 on the Cornish Main Line

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"Unleashing the Power: A Journey through Locomotive History" Step aboard and embark on a thrilling ride through time as we delve into the captivating world of locomotives. From iconic steam engines to powerful diesel beasts, these magnificent machines have shaped our transportation landscape. Let's start with the legendary "Flying Scotsman, " a symbol of speed and elegance. This majestic locomotive, No. 4472 under LNER, has enthralled enthusiasts since its inception in 1923. Its sleek design and impeccable performance earned it worldwide fame, forever etching its name in railway history. Moving forward, we encounter the Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in the early 1960s. These muscular giants revolutionized rail travel with their immense power and reliability. Standing side by side like an army ready for duty, they epitomize industrial prowess. But let us not forget the charm of steam-powered marvels such as Mallard and Evening Star - both icons in their own right. Mallard holds the title for being the fastest steam train ever recorded at an astonishing speed of 126 mph. Meanwhile, Evening Star proudly became Britain's last mainline steam engine before retirement. As we explore further back in time, we stumble upon a fascinating design drawing from 1927 showcasing King Class locomotives' ingenuity. These regal beauties exemplify craftsmanship at its finest – combining power with grace to conquer any terrain they encountered. Our journey takes us to bustling stations like Central Railway Station in Newcastle upon Tyne and York Railway Station – witnesses to countless departures and arrivals throughout history. The hustle and bustle surrounding these hubs serve as reminders that railways are more than just modes of transport; they connect people across vast distances while creating lasting memories along the way. Finally, we witness The Flying Scotsman pulling out from London's Kings Cross station for its final voyage.