Steam Railway Collection

Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway train arriving at the Dungeness railway station, Kent, England

Robertsbridge Station c. 1952
The southern end of the Kent & East Sussex Railway with Terrier No. 32678 with a single coach at Robertsbridge in British Railways days Ronald Shephard Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No

Narrow gauge steam railway in autumn, Silverton, Colorado, USA, North America

Old fire baskets at the Damems railway station, part of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Damems, Yorkshire, UK

The smoke formed into spiral columns, from Around the World in Eighty Days
3501777 The smoke formed into spiral columns, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905), 1873 (engraving) by Benett

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Kent & East Sussex Railway- Headcorn c. 1937
Ford Railcar set at Headcorn. The Headcorn to Tenterden section of the line was closed in 1954 and subsequently dismantled Ronald Shephard Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Shephard 1/28/2

The London and Greenwich Railway (L&GR), opened in London, England between 1836 and 1838. It was the first steam railway in the capital, the first to be built specifically for passengers

On the way to Dungeness c. 1928
Loco No.2 " Northern Chief" with a train on the Dungeness extension of The RHDR which opened in 1928/29. When constructed the extension was double track hence the ballast train on the other

Ford Railcar set at Tenterden Town Station c. 1937
Although the line was closed in 1961, the first two miles of track at Tenterden were reopened as the preserved Kent & East Sussex Railway in February 1974

Tenterden Town Station c. 1937
Ford Railcar at Tenterden Town Station on the Kent and East Sussex Railway. The line opened in 1900 as the Rother Valley Railway from Robertsbridge to Tenterden Town in 1903

Steam Railway, Port Soderick, Isle of Man, Europe

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Step back in time and experience the nostalgia of a bygone era with the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway train arriving at the picturesque Dungeness railway station. As you board this narrow gauge steam railway in autumn, you can't help but be transported to a simpler time when steam engines ruled the tracks. Take a journey through history as you visit Robertsbridge Station, frozen in time like a snapshot from 1952. The old fire baskets at Damems railway station, part of the Keighley and Worth Valley line, add an authentic touch to your steam railway adventure. Watch in awe as spiraling columns of smoke rise into the sky, reminiscent of scenes from Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days. " This captivating sight captures both the power and beauty of these magnificent locomotives. Delve further into England's rich railway heritage with glimpses into its past. The London and Greenwich Railway stands proudly as London's first-ever steam-powered passenger railway. Opened between 1836 and 1838, it revolutionized transportation within the capital city. Traveling along this enchanting route towards Dungeness around 1928 offers breathtaking views that have stood the test of time. Tenterden Town Station welcomes visitors with open arms since its inception in 1937 while Ford Railcar sets provide an authentic touch to complete your journey back in time. But our exploration doesn't end there; we venture beyond England's borders to Port Soderick on Isle of Man where another charming steam railway awaits. Europe becomes your playground as you immerse yourself in yet another chapter of rail history. So step aboard these remarkable trains and let them carry you away on an unforgettable adventure through time. Discover why steam railways continue to captivate hearts worldwide – their allure is timeless.