Engines Collection (#6)

In flight view out of window from a Swiss Airbus 340

The Metropolitan Main-drainage works: machinery for lifting the sewage, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Main-drainage works: machinery for lifting the sewage, 1864. Diagram of '...the outfall of the southern system at Crossness

1984 British Grand Prix. Brands Hatch, England. 20-22 July 1984. A view of the BMW M12/13 turbocharged in line 4 engine unit in the back of the Brabham BT53. Ref-84 GB 25

Black and White
Tal Paz-Fridman

An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship Amazon on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852
5311055 An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship Amazon on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852. 104 of the 162 persons on board lost

Henry Maudslay's Oscillating Paddle Engines, built in 1827 (litho)
3252812 Henry Maudslay's Oscillating Paddle Engines, built in 1827 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Maudslay's Oscillating Paddle Engines, built in 1827)

A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho)
938543 A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection

First passenger carriage in Europe, 1830, George Stephenson´s steam locomotive on the Liverpool to Manchester line
3058422 First passenger carriage in Europe, 1830, George Stephenson´s steam locomotive on the Liverpool to Manchester line. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

In the engine shop, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404009 In the engine shop, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

James Watt Steam engine, 1884
3508030 James Watt Steam engine, 1884; (add.info.: James Watt Steam engine produced in Birmingham, England for Sewage pumping 1884.); Universal History Archive

One and All
3585793 One and All; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a small engineering works from Richard Tangye's One and All')

Magneto side of a used Wright four-cylinder motor, 1911
1128912 Magneto side of a used Wright four-cylinder motor, 1911; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wright Brothers Collection)

Underside view of the Wright brothers reconstructed 1903 motor, 1928
1128910 Underside view of the Wright brothers reconstructed 1903 motor, 1928; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wright Brothers Collection)

Hayle. St Ives in the distance, c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR)
541097 Hayle. St Ives in the distance, c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR). The boom time for the harbour

1997 Japanese Grand Prix. Suzuka, Japan. 10-12 October 1997. A Ferrari 046 engine out of the car. Ref-97 JAP 06. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Black and White II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864....a view of the large building called "the fitting shop." It is here that

The International Exhibition: Messrs. Maudslay's engines of 800-horse power for the Valiant, 1862. Creator: Mallett
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Maudslay's engines of 800-horse power for the Valiant, 1862. Motive power for steamships. The largest marine engines exhibited were those by Messrs

1967 Dutch Grand Prix. Zandvoort, Holland. 2-4 June 1967. Graham Hill (Lotus 49 Ford) in the pits. Ref-3/2886. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Galleria Ferrari
Ferrari engines on display. Galleria Ferrari, Maranello, Italy, Monday 13 September 2010

1967 Dutch Grand Prix. Zandvoort, Holland. 2-4 June 1967. Graham Hill (Lotus 49 Ford). Ref-3/2892. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Drawings of the new steam engine for nine pumps in Hellevoetsluis, 1802. Creator: Jan Blanken
Drawings of the new steam engine for nine pumps in Hellevoetsluis, South Holland, 1802. Technical drawing of a steam engine: four elevations

1967 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 13-15 July 1967. The Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine on Jim Clark's Lotus 49. Ref-3/3078. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

The inside of a crowded 2nd class carriage on a new Intercity 225 electric train on 7th August 1991

Wagner Twin Tri Pacer NX932A. A twin-engined Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, powered by two 125hp Lycoming engines, converted by Harold Wagner, who flew it about 100 hrs then reverted to single engine

Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR. 3 Phase 3 XF701
Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR.3 Phase 3 XF701. The MR.3 Phase 3 had Armstrong Siddeley Viper auxiliary turbojet engines under the outboard engine nacelles

Early locomotive railway engine, Dwarf, used to pull the engineers inspection coach in 1862, London & North Western Railway Company. Date: circa 1900s

Cattle market, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1973
A view of the cattle market when empty. The cattle market was situated off North Street in an area now occupied the town car park, which is entered from Restormel Road

The International Exhibition: blast-engines by the Lilleshall Company, Shiffnal, Shropshire... 1862 Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: blast-engines by the Lilleshall Company, Shiffnal, Shropshire - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Japanese Express Locomotive
3780485 Japanese Express Locomotive; (add.info.: Japanese Express Locomotive. Express Locomotive on the Imperial Government Railways of Japan. 1920)

Irish Express Locomotive
3780457 Irish Express Locomotive; (add.info.: Irish Express Locomotive. Great Southern Railways, Ireland. 4-6-0 engine first introduced in 1916. Adapted to two cylinder design)

Austrian Express Locomotive
3780472 Austrian Express Locomotive; (add.info.: Austrian Express Locomotive. Express Locomotive, Austrian Federal Railways)

Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive
3780483 Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive; (add.info.: Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive.1931. Express Locomotive on the Bengal-Nagpur Railway, India)

Drum Battery Train
3780458 Drum Battery Train; (add.info.: Drum Battery Train. Electric battery powered train, invented by Dr J. J. Drum. Great Southern Railways of Ireland. Ran between Dublin and Bray)

King George V Express Locomotive
3780454 King George V Express Locomotive; (add.info.: King George V Express Locomotive. A 4-6-0 King Class express locomotive on the Great Western Railway)

Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963
United States Army - Hiller YH-32-UH Hornet 55-4963 (msn 7), at an air display on a US Naval Air Station, (note the single-bladed tail-rotor and the hand-held starting engine)

Waterloo Underground Station - cross-section 1926
Cross section of Waterloo Overground and Underground Stations - showing the big triple escalator descending to the lower platforms. 1926

Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho)
PNP246765 Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Early Motor Cars - diagram of first petrol-driven car
Early Motor Cars - diagram of the workings of the first petrol-driven car

Clearing snow off railway lines at Hartington, Derbyshire Peak District, England, during the harsh winter of 1947, using the recently developed Jet Engine

Rolls Royce and Railway staff, carrying out trials with a jet engine to clear snow off railway lines, Derbyshire Peak District, England, during the harsh winter of 1947

The Deltic Alycidon, D9009 (55 009), Class 55, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, leaves ICI Wilton. Pictured at Nunthorpe on route to Grosmont, in the centre of two Class 37 engines

The first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet arrived at Heathrow Airport, three hours late. It had been delayed in New York where the one of the fan jet engines had been giving trouble and had to be changed

Children from St Peters Special School, Newcastle take a ride on a model steam locomotive at Haswell Lodge, County Durham on 7th September 1972

Dalegarth Station - the end of the line - driver George Staniforth checks the locomotive River Irt under the shadow of the snowclad lakeland crags on 29th March 1972

Mr Joe Thompson (left) and Mr Tom Tate, owner of the miniature railway at Haswell Lodge, Haswell, County Durham, with one of the engines on 15th August 1971

The Silver Jubilee train at the official opening of Cumbras narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on 29th May 1977

Britains first Hovertrain leaving the Vickers factory at South Marson, near Swindon, Wiltshire, on 3rd August, 1971, en route tot he experimental test track at Earith, Hunts

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Engines: The Powerhouses Behind Transportation and Innovation LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station, Bermondsey: Witness the roaring engines of firefighting machines as they race to save lives and protect communities. Canadian Pacific freight train locomotive at Banff station, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada: Behold the mighty engine that effortlessly pulls tons of cargo through breathtaking landscapes in this engineering marvel. Passenger Plane Imperial: Trust in the powerful engines that propel these magnificent birds through the sky, connecting people across continents with their unwavering strength. Steam train pulls out of Berwyn station on the Llangollen Heritage Railway: Step back in time and feel the nostalgic chug-chug of a steam engine as it embarks on a scenic journey through picturesque countryside. The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, London: Explore where automotive dreams come alive; witness skilled craftsmen meticulously assembling engines that will power future adventures on four wheels. Diagram of Ariane 5 rocket, side view: Unveil the intricate complexity behind space exploration as you delve into an illustration showcasing cutting-edge rocket engines propelling humanity towards new frontiers. Steam train on Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex, England: Immerse yourself in history aboard a beautifully restored steam locomotive—a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance throughout generations. New Paddington Fire Station, West London: Marvel at modern fire engines standing ready for action—symbols of protection and bravery serving our communities day and night. Bedford Heavy Unit in NFS (London Region): Reflect upon wartime heroes who relied on robust fire truck engines during times when courage was tested amidst chaos—an emblematic tribute to resilience under pressure. Durango and Silverton vintage steam engine, Hermosa Colorado USA: Experience an unforgettable ride aboard a classic steam-powered locomotive, relishing the nostalgic sights and sounds of a bygone era.