Railwayman Collection

Train stopped by the snow, c.1900 (illustration)
8698391 Train stopped by the snow, c.1900 (illustration); (add.info.: Transport. Train. Train stopped by the snow. Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

China before 1900 - the first train crossing the walls of Beijing. (b/w photo)
PCT4256608 China before 1900 - the first train crossing the walls of Beijing. (b/w photo); (add.info.: Chinese ambassadors visiting Europe in the second half of the 19th century were fascinated by)

Artillery transport railway convoy victim of bombing. 1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate)
6434330 Artillery transport railway convoy victim of bombing. 1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate); (add.info.: First World War 1914 - 1918 (14-18)

finishing of the building of the subway in Paris for 1900 WorldFair
1742691 finishing of the building of the subway in Paris for 1900 WorldFair; (add.info.: finishing of the building of the subway in Paris for 1900 WorldFair); Photo: Tallandier.

Palm Limited, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673265 Palm Limited, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673324 The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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On Duty in a London Signal-Box (engraving)
7188338 On Duty in a London Signal-Box (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Duty in a London Signal-Box)

Railway alphabet Rs T U V, 1860 (illustration)
7206895 Railway alphabet Rs T U V, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rs T U V: Rails, Station, Tunnel, One, Viaduct)

RAILWAY ALPHABET K, 1860 (illustration)
7206887 RAILWAY ALPHABET K, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K: The headdress of his Kepi, a caretaker)

RAILWAY ALPHABET R, 1860 (illustration)
7206896 RAILWAY ALPHABET R, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A: Look at the Tracks on which the steam)

RAILWAY ALPHABET L, 1860 (illustration)
7206888 RAILWAY ALPHABET L, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L)

Railways alphabet D, 1860 (illustration)
7206879 Railways alphabet D, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D: In this mechanic what a noble assurance)

RAILWAY ALPHABET NO P Q, 1860 (illustration)
7206890 RAILWAY ALPHABET NO P Q, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: N O P Q: Navigator, Unofficial, Police, When)

RAILWAY ALPHABET P, 1860 (illustration)
7206893 RAILWAY ALPHABET P, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: P)

Railways alphabet G, 1860 (illustration)
7206883 Railways alphabet G, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: G: The guard or driver, perches in his cage)

Picking up the Mails (colour litho)
7180331 Picking up the Mails (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking up the Mails)

A "Robot"Signalman (colour litho)
7180324 A " Robot" Signalman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " Robot" Signalman)

Colorado, Rocky Mountains: The Mount Manitou Scenic Incline Railway (b / w photo)
7188142 Colorado, Rocky Mountains: The Mount Manitou Scenic Incline Railway (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guards compartment on a train (litho)
7185965 Guards compartment on a train (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guards compartment on a train)

Oiling up (colour litho)
7180335 Oiling up (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oiling up. Illustration for The Picture Book of Trains (Ward Lock)

Hanging up the Mail Bags for the Train to pick up as she flies by (colour litho)
7180329 Hanging up the Mail Bags for the Train to pick up as she flies by (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

RAILWAY WORKER IN KHOTKOVO, 1882 (oil on canvas)
7215293 RAILWAY WORKER IN KHOTKOVO, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info)

Intersection ferroviaire pres de Bois Colombes (France) - Peinture de Paul Signac (1863-1935), huile sur toile (46)
FIA5389902 Intersection ferroviaire pres de Bois Colombes (France) - Peinture de Paul Signac (1863-1935), huile sur toile (46, 4x65cm), 1885 - (Railway junction near Bois Colombes (Bois-Colombes)

Railwaymen resume work after the Great Strike, 1919
Railwaymen resume work after the Great Strike of 1919. 1919

General Strike, 1926. Strikebreaking railwayman with London, Midland and Scottish Railway locomotive No 14118 at St Enoch Station, Glasgow

York railway station with H. L. Oakley silhouette posters
York railway station in the north east of England, with H. L. Oakley silhouette recruitment posters on display outside, probably during the early stages of the First World War. circa 1914-1915

Revolving a steam engine
Roundabout ride for a steel giant. A large steam engine is turned around on a revolving track. Date: 1932

Cordoba Station. Arrival of a passenger train from Madrid. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1893. Andalusia. Spain. Colored engraving

James Staats Forbes
JAMES STaTS FORBES Scottish railwayman and art collector Date: 1823 - 1904

A Dramatic Rescue
A daring rescue : when a woman stumbles on the line at Bois- Colombes she is saved by a plucky railwayman from emulating Tolstoys heroine Anna Karenina... Date: 1900

Samuel Laing (1812 - 1897), English railwayman, chairman of the London and Brighton Railway Company. Promoter of railway excursions

Samuel Laing, Railways
SAMUEL LAING English railwayman, chairman of the London and Brighton Railway Company, a promoter of railway excursions. Date: 1812 - 1897

Cordoba Station. Arrival of a passenger train from Madrid. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1893. Andalusia. Spain. Colored engraving

Snapshots of the rail strike, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346393 Snapshots of the rail strike, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 23rd October 1910 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

A train engineer looks at one of the large engine wheels after being derailed at Swanley, Kent. 1938

Engineers on the track at the front of the locomotive after being derailed at Swanley, Kent. 1938

Thomas Clark Durant
THOMAS CLARK DURANT American railwayman, who personally pushed Union Pacific Railroad to completion but 2 weeks later was expelled from the board of directors. Date: 1820 - 1885

Young Victorian railwayman in his uniform
A young Victorian railwayman poses in his uniform

Railwayman with black-out lamp
The green signal light of a guard on the railway is shaded with a hood in the wartime black-out as World War Two begins

On the Footplate
On the footplate of the Night Mail : the railwayman is preparing to catch the sack of mail suspended beside the line

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The railwayman, a figure deeply ingrained in the history of transportation, is brought to life through various vignettes and illustrations. In W Heath Robinson's Railway Ribaldry, we catch a glimpse of the whimsical world of railways. The vignette illustration captures the essence of this unique profession with its intricate details and playful depiction. Moving on to "On Duty in a London Signal-Box, " an engraving that showcases the dedication and precision required by signalmen. Their role as guardians of safety is highlighted as they diligently monitor train movements, ensuring smooth operations within bustling city limits. Delving further into the past, we encounter fascinating glimpses into railway communication systems through illustrations like "Railway Alphabet Rs T U V" from 1860. These captivating visuals depict letters ingeniously composed using railway elements – an artistic tribute to both language and locomotion. Similarly, "RAILWAY ALPHABET K" offers another intriguing insight into how trains inspired creative interpretations of alphabets during that era. Each letter becomes a miniature work of art, blending form and function seamlessly. In contrast, "Picking up the Mails" presents us with a vibrant lithograph capturing the hustle and bustle at a station where mail is collected. The railwayman plays an essential role here too – facilitating efficient postal services while maintaining order amidst chaos. However, not all depictions are rooted solely in reality; sometimes imagination takes flight. A color lithograph titled "A 'Robot' Signalman" transports us to a fantastical realm where automated beings oversee rail traffic with mechanical precision—a testament to human fascination with technological advancements even back then. These diverse snapshots offer glimpses into different aspects of being a railwayman throughout history—be it their attention to detail or their ability to adapt alongside evolving technologies. From safeguarding lives in signal boxes to creating imaginative alphabets inspired by railways themselves—their contributions remain integral parts of our collective narrative.