Railways Collection (page 2)

Great Central Railway: excursion to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough, 1911
Dean and Dawsons express excursion to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough. Trains depart from Wadsley Bridge, Neepsend, Eckington and Renishaw, Killamarsh, Beighton, Woodhouse, Sheffield Victoria

The Mallard, steam engine
Mallard, railway engine in 1990

Canadian Pacific Train in Winter, Morants Curve, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Advertisement for Provence, France
French railways advertisement for Provence, France. 1946

The Spirit of Progress
The Australian Sprit of Progress, streamlined train of the Victorian Government Railways operating between Melbourne and Albury. Date: late 1930s

Camborne Railway Station. 1920s
Camborne Station in the early 1920s, including the splendid platform lamps, the flat awning of the down platform contrasting with the pitched version on the up side

Poster advertising trains to the Cote d Azur
Poster for French railways, advertising services to the Cote d Azur, with its warm winters and dry summers. Trains call at Menton, Monte Carlo, Nice, Juan les Pins, Cannes, St Raphael, Hyeres

Its Mine, Poster, Canada, the right land for the right man, with Canadian National Railways

Canada, the right land for the right man Poster, showing a man farming and harvesting wheat, by Canadian National Railways

Glacier Express & Landwasser Viaduct, Filisur, Graubunden, Switzerland

Bricklayers Arms Goods Station, 5 January 1932
Construction work under way at the new Bricklayers Arms Goods Station

Rhodesia Railways
ZIMBABWE : a massive steam locomotive hauls a long train across Rhodesias wide open spaces

Swiss Mountain Railway
The Swiss have more mountains than most people - and more railways to carry you up them. This is the electric rack- railway of Gernergrat, starting at Zermatt

A British Rail express Class 85 electric locomotive train, which ran on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and Liverpool. December 1964

Poster, Provence, France. Date: circa 1940s

Train travelling through the Outback of South Australia, Australia, Pacific

Eurostar service at Waterloo Station, by Chris Hogg, 1999. This extension to Waterloo is the London terminus for the Eurostar service to Brussels Midi station, Belgium and Paris Gare du Nord station

Foot plate repairs to King Arthur engine, 1926
A King Arthur Class 4-6-0 locomotive being repaired in a Southern Railway locomotive works

Portsmouth Harbour
Southern Railway T9 Class 4-4-0 locomotive with a train approcahing Portsmouth harbour Station

Lord Nelson at Waterloo
Southern Railway Lord Nelson Class 4-6-0 locomotive 850 Lord Nelson being prepared for its first service from Waterloo

Peverill Point with carriages
Marsh H1 Class 4-4-2 locomotive 41 Peverill Point with a Southern Railway passenger express

Diners on the Southern Railway
The Steward checks the ladys order in a Southern Railway dining car

Telephone enquiry exchange at London Bridge Station, 1934
An operator providing assistance to a caller at London Bridge Station

Brighton Line electric coaches, 15 February 1933
A waiter serving tea in a Pullman carriage

Durnsford Road Bridge
Children on Durnsford Road Bridge watching a three-car suburban electric train of the Southern Railway pass underneath

Electrification of the Brighton Line - the control room
The power supply control room for the London to Brighton line at Three Bridges

Electrification of the Brighton Line, 5 October 1931
A new electricity sub-station next to the London to Brighton line

Electric signals on Wimbledon-Sutton line, 1930
A Southern Railway three-car suburban unit forms the front of a commuter train

Electrification of the line at Merstham, 1931
Cable laying in Merstham tunnel

Ouse Valley Viaduct
A Southern Railway express crossing the Ouse Valley Viaduct at Balcombe on the London to Brighton line

A busy scene at Seaton Junction
Southern Railway King Arthur Class N15 locomotive E451 Sir Lamorack with an express passing a S15 824 light engine and 0-4-2 D Class on a local train

Folkestone harbour bridge, 1930
Southern Railway tank engines assist a boat train over the Folkestone Harbour swing bridge

Cannon Street Station, 1926
A Class L 4-4-0 of the Southern Railway leaving Cannon Street Station and crossing the bridge over the River Thames

The Golden Arrow at Victoria Station
Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 21C1 Channel Packet with the Golden Arrow train after its re-introduction in 1946

Bristol, 1931 (colour litho)
931072 Bristol, 1931 (colour litho) by Goble, Warwick (1862-1943); 102x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Diesel rail car at Crowcombe Heathfield station, Somerset, UK

Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Waving to the train
Holiday makers staying at Castle Howard railway station, Yorkshire wave to a passing express train as it goes through the station 1950

Old Carnon Valley viaduct showing early stage of replacement, Perranwell, Cornwall. Around 1931-1932
A general view of Brunels old Carnon Viaduct showing the early stages of construction of the new replacement pillars, with some of the workforce in the background

Bernina Express passes through the snowy woods around Filisur, Canton of Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland, Europe

Castle class 4-6-0 locomotive, No 5082 Swordfish, leaving Scours Lane hauling the 11:15am Padington to Bristol, 1953. This locomotive was originaly named Paris Castle

Photograph by Cyril Herbert, showing a graphic high level view of railway tracks on the approach to Kings Cross Station

London railways map
City & North East Suburban Electric Railway map, 1903 Date: 1903

Central Manchester, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester is one of the largest cities in the UK. The River Irwell (upper left) flows through the city centre (centre left)

French Wagons-Lit poster
Poster advertising the French National Railways Wagon-Lits (sleeper train) service to Switzerland, Italy and the Cote d Azur

Poster advertising Chamonix and Mont Blanc
Poster for French railways advertising Chamonix and Mont Blanc in eastern France, for winter sports including skiing

Poster advertising Indian State Railways, with a view of the Howrah Bridge, Calcutta. Visit India

Poster advertising Indian State Railways to Delhi, with three domes viewed through an archway

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the World of Railways" Step back in time to Waterloo Station, London, 1967, where bustling crowds and steam-filled platforms set the scene for a nostalgic railway adventure. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train at Morants curve near Lake Louise. Marvel at nature's masterpiece as you traverse this breathtaking landscape. Transport yourself to Rhodesia with a vintage poster that captures the allure of rail travel. Embark on an unforgettable journey through history as you explore this captivating destination. Feel the thrill of speed and innovation aboard Pendolino tilting train. Witness its sleek design and cutting-edge technology as it glides effortlessly along curved tracks, providing passengers with a smooth and comfortable ride. Admire a row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962. These powerful machines symbolize an era when railways played a vital role in connecting communities across Britain. Witness aviation marvels collide with rail transport as Harrier GR. 1 lands gracefully at St Pancras station. This extraordinary sight showcases how railways continue to adapt and evolve alongside other modes of transportation. Indulge your wanderlust with a poster advertising Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau. Let your imagination soar as you envision exploring this enchanting French castle accessible via rail travel. Travel back in time to Hayling Island with a vibrant Southern Railway poster from 1923. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you imagine sun-soaked days spent enjoying sandy beaches reached conveniently by train. Relish the charm of yesteryears on Swanage Railway, Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK; where steam trains chug along picturesque landscapes evoking memories of simpler times filled with wonder and excitement.