Sidings Collection

Swindon Works Map, c. 1940s
Swindon Works Map, c.1940s, showing the growth of the GWR Works in Swindon between 1846 and the 1940s. The sheer volume of workshops and sidings can be seen in fascinating detail

A row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962. The fleet of 22 Deltics did the work of 55 A4 steam locomotives and cut an hour off the working timetable

Saffron Walden railway sidings, looking east from Debden Road overbridge. At top left is the Great Eastern public house, with a Great Eastern Railway office

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

Passenger station is in background, Fosters mill is behind. The storage sidings in the foreground contain various 10 ton goods brake vans, a travelling gas tank and 6 wheeled carriage stock on left

Ely North Junction signal box at left, view looking south. The March line joins the main line to Ely from the right. The Ely avoiding line emerges from behind fruit vans on storage sidings

Railway sidings, Coventry

S, Sidings (colour litho)
3634151 S, Sidings (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: S, Sidings. Illustration for My Railway ABC (Raphael Tuck, c 1945).); © Look and Learn

Whitchester Tunnel with Unthank Hall, 1837 (pencil & bodycolour on paper)
1213956 Whitchester Tunnel with Unthank Hall, 1837 (pencil & bodycolour on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 36.0x27.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Due to bad weather these carriages are left in the sidings at Gateshead on 17th January 1985

Coote & Warrens coal depot at the south end of the station on the down side. It contains covered coal sheds and stacked coal on open allotments. At the extreme right are GER sidings

Steam Engine number 3395. locomotive is 3395 a Q6 Raven 0-8-0 built at Darlington works
Steam Engine number 3395.locomotive is 3395 a Q6 Raven 0-8-0 built at Darlington works

Suffragette Arson Teddington. Suffragette militants were blamed for an arson attack on a railway train at Teddington, Middlesex on 26th April 1913

Looking west towards South Road from signal post at Saffron Walden Station. Coaling stage on left, plus water column and single road engine shed leading to 40 turntable Water tank joins onto engine

Mildenhall, view west from signal near the station signal box with goods shed in the background, the single running line is in right foreground

Mildenhall, view from corner of goods shed looking into station, the turntable is behind Station signal box. Animal carcasses being unloaded from nearest wagon, cattle pens on dock in background

Midlenhall railway sidings at the west end of the goods and coal yard, beyond the goods shed. A mixture of colliery and merchants coal wagons

View south of Cambridge station taken from near Hills Road signal box. The LNWR running lines join the GER mainline from London in the foreground

The stub of the old Newmarket line used as a head shunt and for carriage storage; permanent way materials stored on the left. Cattle wagons stand on a siding serving extensive pens

View of north end of station platform, with locomotive running shed in background. A six-wheeled coach stands on the old Newmarket curve

Cambridge station, view from station platform looking East, the two curved sidings crossing over main lines are on alignment with the old Newmarket line, here used to be stock sidings

Aerial view of Arica, Chile, South America, from El Morro (famous hill), showing the coastline, railway station, yards and sidings. Date: circa 1925

Obuasi railway offices, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Obuasi railway offices and sidings, Ashanti, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa. Date: circa 1905

Vancouver, Canada - Wholesale District and World Building
Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Canada - Part of the Wholesale District and view of the tall World Building - the tallest building in the British Empire at 82 m (269 ft)

Chicago, Illinois - Yacht Club, Grant Park, Biplane flight
Chicago, Illinois - Chicago Yacht Club, Grant Park and flight over both by early pioneer aviator Walter Brookins in his Biplane. Date: circa 1910

Settle-Carlisle Railway Signal Box & Sidings, Thought to be at Ais Gill/Aisgill, near Hawes/Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England. Date: 1970s

Railway Sidings, Rillington, Yorkshire
Railway Sidings, Rillington, Malton, near Pickering, Yorkshire, England. York and North Midland Railway Date: 1920s

LNER steam locomotive, Sir Ralph Wedgwood
LNER steam locomotive, with coal truck and passenger carriages, 60006, Sir Ralph Wedgwood. Date: circa 1960s

Railways - Ryde Sheds, Isle of Wight
Ryde Sheds, Isle of Wight. SR W 25 " Godshill" in front of SR W 9 " Fishbourne" (Southern Region named trains after Isle of Wight place names). Date: early 1930s

Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside
A good view of Tientsin (now Tianjin) dockside in China, showing the railway sidings next to the embarkation platform for the troopship moored alongside

Loading Up Apples
1908: Workmen unloading apples from a goods wagon in the sidings of the Great Western Railway at Newton Abbot, Devon, bound for Henley cider works. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Coal Train
1st April 1908: Railway sidings at Fishguard. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Diesel Trains
1973: Diesel trains in sidings in an urban setting. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

WW2 - Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps in France
WW2 - British Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps in France - shown here building railway sidings. Date: 1942

1940s steam locomotive in sidings
Steam locomotive in sidings. 1940s steam locomotive being supplied with coal from sidings next to a water tower. Steam locomotives burn coal to boil water to produce steam to drive their engine

Mildenhall, view into terminal station, goods shed, with border of roses on the left. The 50ft turntable to the right of the signal box, end loading dock is behind the platform

Mildenhall, view west from the station towards goods shed. At right is a signal post

Mildenhall, overlooking the approaches to the station from the foot of the signal box. At the right is a J&H Girling, Peterborough, coal wagon and two Midland wagons loaded with animal bones

View looking North from Ely Dock Junction box. Line to extreme right to Ely dock. Goods shed behind signal box in foreground

Ely station, looking southwards from station south box. Engine shed is to the left, water tower beyond. Goods sheds on right, upper floor was headquarters of Sack Superintendant and store

Firefighters respond to a fire, East London
Firefighters respond to a fire at Marshgate Railway Sidings, Stratford, East London

Firefighters, paramedics and the police, East London
Firefighters, paramedics and the police respond to a fire at Marshgate Railway Sidings, Stratford, East London

LCC-LFB - Fire investigation, suspected arson fire
The LFB would gather photographic evidence, wherever possible, as to the probable cause of fire where arson was suspected or proven

Vigo, Spain - the Railway Goods Yards Date: circa 1907

Swansea main railway sidings, Glamorgan, South Wales
View of Swanseas main railway sidings on the Great Western Railway in Glamorgan, South Wales, with a large number of trucks loaded with coal

Georgia, Surami - Railway sidings and tunnel

Panoramic view of the Port of Chicago
Spectacular panoramic view of the lakeside Port of Chicago in 1902, showing the distinctive skyline and the huge sets of railway wagons in the foreground

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Sidings: A Glimpse into Railway History" Step back in time with this captivating collection of images, showcasing the diverse and intriguing world of sidings. From the Swindon Works Map dating back to the 1940s, to a row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in the early 1960s, these snapshots offer a unique glimpse into railway heritage. Take a journey to Saffron Walden railway sidings, where you can witness an enchanting view looking east from Debden Road overbridge. The topography reveals not only the beauty of its surroundings but also highlights its significance as a vital transportation hub. Looking north-west from the loading bank towards goods shed and goods enquiry office at Saffron, one can almost feel the bustling activity that once filled these spaces. Intriguingly juxtaposed against this backdrop is Fosters mill standing tall behind it all while passenger station looms in the background. These storage they were undoubtedly integral components that kept operations running smoothly during their heyday. Further south lies Ely North Junction signal box, offering a panoramic view looking southward. Here we see how March line seamlessly joins this intricate network of tracks and sidings—a testament to meticulous planning and engineering prowess. Venturing westwards brings us to Coventry's railway sidings—an urban landscape teeming with life and industry. Witnessing firsthand how railways played an essential role in shaping cities is truly awe-inspiring. Yet amidst all these remarkable scenes lies an unexpected twist—the mention of Suffragette Arson Teddington raises questions about historical events intertwined within these rail yards' narratives—reminding us that history often holds untold stories waiting to be discovered. Delving deeper into visual representations, "S, Sidings (colour litho)" captivates viewers with its vibrant hues and artistic flair.