Great Western Railway Collection (#4)

Cornish Riviera Express
The Great Western Railway (GWR) 6000 Class King George V steam locomotive hauling the Cornish Riviera express out of Paddington Station, London, 8th July 1929

Oblique wooden bridge, Bath

East Entrance to Long Tunnel, Foxs Wood

Bath vista with railway under construction

Hawthorns Halt station is opened on Christmas Day 1931 for the WBA-Birmingham football match
Football - 1931 / 1932 First Division - West Bromwich Albion 0 Birmingham City 1 Football fans arrive at the newly-opened G.W.E

Great Western Railway vintage advertising poster

Dawlish, Devon, c1860. This viewshows the track of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) South Devon Railway. The South Devon was an example of an atmospheric railway, which did not use locomotives

St Austell, 1860. A scene on the Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR) at St Austell, showing one of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) timber viaducts

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

Truro, from Trennick Lane, 1860. The Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR), at Truro, showing one of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) timber viaducts

The Iron Horse Past and Present, c1900. The development of the railway locomotive from George Stephensons Rocket of 1829, through North Star which worked on the Great Western Railway 1836-1870

Paddington Station, the London terminus of the Great Western Railway, 1854. Iron was used in the construction of the roof, and the spans supported on cast iron pillars

Break of Gauge at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 6th June 1846. Artist: WJ Linton
Break of Gauge at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 6th June 1846. Plate taken from the Illustrated London News (6 June 1846) showing passengers

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, English civil and mechanical engineer. Obverse of a medal commemorating his ship the Great Eastern

Cartoon Punch Great Western Railway Feb 18 1898
Artokoloro

Wharncliffe Viaduct, c. 1840s (litho)
XJF473771 Wharncliffe Viaduct, c.1840s (litho) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constructed in 1836-7, Wharncliffe Viaduct)

Portal of Brunels box tunnel near Bath (colour litho)
BAL3404 Portal of Brunels box tunnel near Bath (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Stephensons North Star Steam Engine, 1837
BAL1336 Stephensons North Star Steam Engine, 1837 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

From LtoR, Lord Paget, Lord Carlisle and Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) (b / w photo)
XJF115860 From LtoR, Lord Paget, Lord Carlisle and Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Clifton Depot Great Western Railway, Canada
1859: Passengers waiting at the Clifton Depot on the Great Western Railway, Canada. The Niagara Suspension Bridge is seen in the background

Brake Trials
15th June 1908: Brake and shunting trials at the Great Western Railway depot in Acton. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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)

Electric Van
1st June 1908: An electric delivery van in service for the Great Western Railway. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tourist Travel
circa 1910: A Great Western Railway car advertising sightseeing tours of London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sightseeing Bus
1907: Passengers on board one of Great Western Railways sightseeing motor buses, which took tourists round London from Paddington Station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

GWR Boat Train
May 1908: The Great Western Railway boat train, taking passengers to the Mauretania, leaving Fishguard station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

King Class Locomotive
A Great Western Railway (GWR) 6000 King Class steam locomotive, 2nd July 1930. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

GWR Goods Wagons
A steam locomotive hauling a train of 50 of the newly-introduced 20-ton open goods wagons of the Great Western Railway (GWR), UK, August 1924. (Photo by J. B)

Bath station interior

Great Western Railway, steam train emerging from tunnel

View from above the tunnel, Box

Bath Hampton

Paddington Station

Interior of Box Tunnel

Long tunnel - Foxs Wood

Basildon Bridge over the Thames

Avon and Railway, Foxs Wood

Bristol Station interior

Box Tunnel west front

Sonning Cutting

Chippenham landscape and sweeping railway lines

St Jamess Bridge and station Bath

Goods shed, Bristol

Twerton near Bath

Sydney Gardens Bath

Bridge over the Uxbridge Road near Hanwell

Bridge over the Avon, near Bristol, with steam train crossing

Slough and Windsor Station Her Majestys departure for London

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Great Western Railway" Step back in time to 1938, where a GWR poster beckons you to Cornwall, promising breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable adventures. Picture yourself aboard the City of Truro, a magnificent steam locomotive from 1903 that once ruled the tracks with its impressive 4-4-0 City class design. As you traverse the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, captured beautifully by Selwyn Pearce-Higgins, witness a freight train chugging along amidst picturesque surroundings. Marvel at the architectural marvels like Wharncliffe Viaduct Hanwell and The Maidenhead Bridge as they stand tall while steam trains gracefully cross their paths. Immerse yourself in history as Isambard Kingdom Brunel takes center stage - a visionary civil engineer who shaped Britain's railway network during the c1850s. His genius is epitomized by his masterpiece, Wootton Bassett Incline. Gaze upon an oil painting capturing Brunel's brilliance and admire Sir Daniel Gooch, Chairman of the Great Western Railway Company during those transformative years. These black-and-white photographs remind us of their significant contributions to this iconic railway system. But it wasn't just about engineering prowess; GWR offered more than just trains. Vintage advertising posters showcase their motor service that catered to travelers' needs beyond rail travel. From leisurely escapes to bustling cities like Cheltenham Flyer promised luxurious journeys for all. The Great Western Railway holds tales untold within its iron veins - stories of adventure, progress, and connection etched into every mile traveled. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we celebrate an era when railways were not merely means of transportation but gateways to new horizons.