Railway Tracks Collection (#12)

A Special Goods Train Takes It On The Rails, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Special Goods Train Takes It On The Rails, 1901. Transporting a large photographic plate. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Floods v. Railway Engine - A Collapse Near St. Erth, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

The Great Western Railway, 1930. Creator: Unknown
The Great Western Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

The Caerphilly Castle (4-6-0), Great Western Railway, 1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Caerphilly Castle" (4-6-0), Great Western Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

Deepening the Water-Troughs, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Deepening the Water-Troughs, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

The Patriot, . Creator: Unknown
The " Patriot", . From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

An Engine of the Star Class Picking Up Water at Speed, Goring, Great Western Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Birmingham Express Picking Up Water at Ruislip, Great Western Railway, 1930. Creator: F
Birmingham Express Picking Up Water at Ruislip, Great Western Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Viscount Churchill (4-6-0), 1930. Creator: Unknown
Viscount Churchill" (4-6-0), 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

A Pacific Engine Picking Up Water at the Rate of 2, 500 Gallons in Ten Seconds - London
A " Pacific" Engine Picking Up Water at the Rate of 2, 500 Gallons in Ten Seconds - London and North Eastern Railway, 1930

The London and North Eastern Railway, 1930. Creator: Unknown
The London and North Eastern Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

Edinburgh-London Express Leaving York, London and North Eastern Railway, 1930. Creator: H
Edinburgh-London Express Leaving York, London and North Eastern Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

London Midland and Scottish Railway, 1930. Creator: Unknown
London Midland and Scottish Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

Ved Haverstingstunnelen, Bergensbanen, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Ved Haverstingstunnelen, Bergensbanen, 1914. Haversting tunnel on the Bergen Railway is located in Buskerud county, Norway. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder"

The Reinunga Tunnel on the Bergen Railway, 1914. Creator: Unknown
The Reinunga Tunnel on the Bergen Railway, 1914. The Bergen Line is the highest mainline railway line in Northern Europe. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder"

Fra Vossebanen, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Fra Vossebanen, 1914. Vossebanen railway line between Bergen and Voss opened in 1883 as a narrow-gauge railway and converted to a normal track in 1904

Railway Station, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Railway Station, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

View of Garavan and the Italian Frontier, Menton, 1930. Creator: Unknown
View of Garavan and the Italian Frontier, Menton, 1930. From " La Cote d Azur de Marseille a Menton". [Levy & Neurdein, Paris, 1930]

General view and Cap Ferrat, Beaulieu, 1930. Creator: Unknown
General view and Cap Ferrat, Beaulieu, 1930. Beaulieu is a resort town on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco. Built at the beginning of the 20th century by the archeologist Theodore Reinach

Emouvant Suicide, 1899. Creator: Abel Faivre
Emouvant Suicide, 1899. Moving Suicide : a man lies on railway tracks looking at his watch: How late the train is! Hopefully nothing has happened to it

An Aerial Cameras View of Lords and the District of Marylebone, c1935. Creator: Aerofilms
An Aerial Cameras View of Lords and the District of Marylebone, c1935. Aerial view of Lords cricket ground in north London, with Regents Park at top left

First Train of the Intercolonial Railway Leaving Kalgoorlie, 1923. Creator: Unknown
First Train of the Intercolonial Railway Leaving Kalgoorlie, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C

Speeding Across A Continent. Americas first diesel-electric Express has opened up a new era in railway travel, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

The fury of the blizzard makes no impression on this mammoth locomotiv, 1935
The fury of the blizzard makes no impression on this mammoth locomotive - over the snow-swept track the giant mass of steel answers the roar of the gale with the thunder of its pounding wheels, 1935

Washing A Locomotive on the Canadian National Railway, at Montrea, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Washing A Locomotive on the Canadian National Railway, at Montreal, by means of the special spraying equipment devised for this purpose, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

Express Passenger Locomotive of the Royal Scot 4-6-0 class, 1935-36
Express Passenger Locomotive of the " Royal Scot" 4-6-0 class belonging to the L.M.S. Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Passing at Speed. An unusual view from the tender of a goods engine, 1935-36
Passing at Speed. An unusual view from the tender of a goods engine showing an approaching Great Western express between Reading and Didcot, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

A Canadian Pacific Railway Giant at the foot of the Rockies, 1935. Creator: Unknown
A Canadian Pacific Railway Giant at the foot of the Rockies, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

The Night Journey. A mixed-traffic locomotive of the Southern Railway at a cross-over, 1935
The Night Journey. A mixed-traffic locomotive of the Southern Railway negotiating a cross-over on its way to the south, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No. 2563, 1935-36
The " Flying Scotsman" leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No. 2563, " William Whitelaw", one of the well-known 4-6-2

Turbine-Driven Pacific belonging to the L. M. S. Railway, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
Turbine-Driven " Pacific" belonging to the L.M.S. Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Leaving Dublin. Great Southern Railways train, hauled by a 4-4-0 passenger express, 1935
Leaving Dublin. A Great Southern Railways train, hauled by a 4-4-0 passenger express locomotive, is seen here after its departure from Kingsbridge terminus, 1935

Grenadier Guardsman, one of the L. M. S. Royal Scots, , 1935-36
" Grenadier Guardsman, " one of the L.M.S. " Royal Scots, " at the head of the 10.30 a.m. express from Euston to Manchester, . From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

Automatic Coaling at Hornsey Station, Middlesex, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Automatic Coaling at Hornsey Station, Middlesex, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

A Clear Road from the cab of a Southern Railway Atlantic locomotive, 1935
A Clear Road. This picture, taken from the cab of a Southern Railway " Atlantic" locomotive, shows a Victoria to Bognor Regis train passing Sutton, Surrey, 1935

The Sydeny Limited leaving Spencer Street Station, Melbourne, at 6 p
The " Sydeny Limited" leaving Spencer Street Station, Melbourne, at 6 p.m. on its daily run to Albury, New South Wales, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Leaving Budapest. An express train departs from the Central Station, 1935-36
Leaving Budapest. An express train departs from the Central Station in the Hungarian capital, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

On the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
On the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown
The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, the " King George V" is the result of a century of progress and development, 1935

The Princess Royal, a 4-6-2 type express engine on the L. M. S. system, 1935
" The Princess Royal", a 4-6-2 type express engine on the L.M.S. system, designed for hauling, without assistance, loads of 500 tons on non-stop runs from London to the Scottish Border

Americas Most Famous Train. The Twentieth Century Limited, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Americas Most Famous Train. The " Twentieth Century Limited", owned by the New York Central Lines, covers the 961 miles between New York and Chicago in 17 3/4 hours, 1935

Desperate Desmond, cartoon strip, c1955. Creator: Shirley Markham
Desperate Desmond, cartoon strip, c1955. The dastardly Desmond plots a dreadful end for the heroine, but she is saved by Handsome Harry

Track-Laying Machine, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Track-Laying Machine, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

A Bridge of Signals, 1922. Creator: Unknown
A Bridge of Signals, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

The Newest Kind of Signal, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Newest Kind of Signal, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Cab Indicator, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Cab Indicator, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

G. W. R. Express Passenger Engine, 1922. Creator: Unknown
G.W.R. Express Passenger Engine, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Fog Signals, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Fog Signals, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

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"The Cornish Riviera Express: A Majestic Journey through Time" Step back in time to 1935-36 as the magnificent King class locomotive pulls The Cornish Riviera Express along the railway tracks. This iconic image captures the essence of a bygone era, where steam power ruled and train travel was an elegant affair. St. Pancras: Where History Meets Modernity In 1935, St. Pancras stood proudly as a terminus for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. This architectural marvel served as a gateway to adventure, with its grand facade welcoming travelers from near and far. Mangamaunu's Breathtaking Scenery Unveiled Behold the mesmerizing view of road, railway, and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges in Mangamaunu, near Kaikoura, Marlborough. These tracks traverse through nature's wonders, offering passengers an unforgettable journey amidst stunning landscapes. Camden Town Engine Sheds: A Glimpse into Rail History Transport yourself to c. 1935 (1945) with this captivating image of Camden Town Engine Sheds captured by Norman Wilkinson. These sheds were once bustling hubs of activity where locomotives rested before embarking on their next thrilling adventures. Boers Caught in the Act: Telegraph Wires Under Siege Witness history unfold as Walter Paget's creation showcases Boers cutting telegraph wires during the tumultuous year of 1902. These tracks became witness to conflict but also symbolized resilience and determination in times of strife. Shinkansen Bullet Train: Speeding towards Innovation Marvel at Japan's technological prowess with this snapshot of a Shinkansen Bullet Train gliding effortlessly on elevated tracks next to Tokyo International. It represents progress and efficiency that revolutionized rail transportation worldwide. London Bridge Connects Past and Present The intertwining railway lines leading into London Bridge stand tall against Southwark's backdrop, including the iconic London Shard.