Railway Tracks Collection (#13)

Pillars of Hercules, Columbia River, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Pillars of Hercules, Columbia River, USA, c1900. Dramatic rock formation also called the Needles, in the Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest

Echo Cliffs, Canyon of the Grand River, Colorado, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Echo Cliffs, Canyon of the Grand River, Colorado, USA, c1900. Railway tracks alongside the river. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell. [C.N.Greig & Co. c1900]

Sultan Mountain, near Silverton, Colorado, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sultan Mountain, near Silverton, Colorado, USA, c1900. View of the San Juan mountain range in the Rocky Mountains. The area is part of the Colorado Mineral Belt of ore deposits

Alpine Pass, Colorado, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Alpine Pass, Colorado, USA, c1900. Railway tracks on a narrow ledge along the side of a steep cliff. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell. [C.N.Greig & Co. c1900]

Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River, Colorado, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River, Colorado, USA, c1900. The Royal Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in Colorado, is also known as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas (River)

Railway line, Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Deinze station, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Twisted railway tracks. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Poelcapelle, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Destroyed railway tracks, Roeselare, Flanders, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

A Kodak creates a sensation, between 1890 and 1900. Creator: Unknown
A Kodak creates a sensation, between 1890 and 1900. Frances Benjamin Johnston with group of children looking at her camera

Transbaikal railway. The railroad bed along the bank of the Angara River, 18th verst, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Transbaikal railway. The railroad bed along the bank of the Angara River, 18th verst, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Circumbaikal Railroad, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Circumbaikal Railroad, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Autumn leaves cover railroad tracks at the DuPont Powder Mill

Close-Up Of A Train Track; North Yorkshire, England

Train Tracks Lightly Covered With Snow; Alberta, Canada

Speeding Passenger Train; Yorkshire, England

Bench On Train Platform; Yorkshire, England

Train Platform

Train At Station At Dusk, Pickering, North Yorkshire, England

Railroad Track And Grain Elevator

Shortline Freight Train In The Fog; Alton, Ontario, Canada

Mountain And Train Below Along Urubamba (Vilcanota) River, Machu Picchu, Peru

Train On Scenic Landscape, Yorkshire, England

Tram Tracks Leading To Beach, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, England

Train In Banff National Park

An Oncoming Train

Solitary Travelers Guide to Railway, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Solitary Travelers Guide to Railway, 19th century

War Memorial Locomotive, Remembrance, Brighton Section, Southern Railway, 1930
War Memorial Locomotive, " Remembrance, " Brighton Section, Southern Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Railway tracks overflown by sand, old diamond ghost town, Kolmanskop, near Luderitz, Namibia, Africa

The Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
March 24, 2009 - The Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

General view of one of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad classification yards
December 1942 - General view of one of the classification yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Chicago, Illinois

Conductor walks to the passenger station to wait for a suburban train to go home, 1943
January 1943 - Freight train operations on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad between Chicago and Clinton, Iowa. The journey ends

January 1943 - Freight operations on the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad between Chicago, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana. The train pulls out of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad yard

An American engine pulling a load of supplies for Russia, 1943
An American engine pulling a great load of supplies for Russia along a mountain rimmed plateau somewhere in Iran, 1943

U. S. Military Railroad Engine during the American Civil War
United States Military Railroad Engine, W.H. Whiton, during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Engine No. 156 and company of infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Belt Railway, looking toward the west yard of clearing yard, Chicago 1943
January 1943 - Belt Railway, looking toward the west yard of clearing yard, taken from bridge of the hump, Chicago, Illinois

General view of part of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad
April/May 1943 - General view of part of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad, Chicago, Illinois. In the background is the coal chute and roundhouse

Women laborers seated on front of engine at Bush Terminal railroad yard, 1918
Women laborers seated on front of engine at Bush Terminal railroad yard in New York City, circa 1918

View of a classification yard at the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Proviso Yard
December 1942 - General view of a classification yard at the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Proviso Yard, Chicago, Illinois

Freight cars being maneuvered in a Chicago and Northwestern railroad yard
December 1942 - Freight cars being maneuvered in a Chicago and Northwestern railroad yard, Chicago, Illinois

General view of part of the Galewood yard in Chicago, Illinois, 1943
May 1943 - General view of part of the Galewood yard of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Chicago, Illinois

Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the Illinois Central Railroad in Chicago
April 1943 - Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South Water street freight terminal of the Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, Illinois

Railroad yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
December 1942 - One of the yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. On the right are three of the west coast streamliners, Chicago, Illinois

Freight cars in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad classification yard
April 1943 - Freight cars in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad classification yard, Chicago, Illinois

General view of one of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad yards
December 1942 - General view of one of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad yards, Chicago, Illinois

A cart and ditch to change the railway tracks

System of hexagonal turning plates for parallel tracks and crossed tracks

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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.