Imagination Works Collection (#4)

York Motive Power Depot. 5 November 1981. Depot staff pose in front of the Deltic locomotives they worked upon

York Depot. Four class 55 Deltic locomotives in a row

York Locomotive Works, c1908
York Locomotive Works. Interior elevated view of the works, with two rows of locomotives under construction. c1908

York station, March 1987. Platform 9 from the footbridge

York station, December 1986. A night time view into the station from the north end

York station, 24 September 1986
York station, September 1986. Carts carrying mail await the 22.00 hours Newcastle to London St Pancras mail train

York station, July 1984
York station. View of the British Rail signal and telecommunications centre and workshop at the rear of the station, taken from the National Railway Museum footbridge. July 1984

National Railway Museum, York, July 1984
National Railway Museum, York. View along Leeman Road from the footbridge. July 1984

Near Scarborough Bridge, York, 14 August 1984
Class 47 diesel locomotive north of Scarborough Bridge, York, en route for Scarborough. 14 August 1984

Tang Hall Lane, York, August 1984
Tang Hall Lane, York, North Eastern Railway cottage homes, built in 1931

Tang Hall Lane, York, North Eastern Railway cottage homes, built in 1931

Holgate Bridge, York, June 1983
Holgate Bridge, York, a northbound Inter City 125 high speed train approaching York station under Holgate Bridge. June 1983

York Motive Power Depot. August 10th 1981
York Motive Power Depot.August 10 1981. Four diesel locomotives in the depot, including a Class 47

York North Motive Power Depot, c1967
York North Motive Power Depot. A4 locomotive no. 60019 Bittern and V2 locomotive no. 60831. c1967

York North Motive Power Depot, 1920s
York North Motive Power Depot. London & North Eastern Railway locomotive N12 0-6-2T no. 2485, with two other locomotives alongside. 1920s

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"Imagination Works: A Journey Through Time and Railways" Step into the realm of imagination as we embark on a captivating journey through the history of railways. From the Saffron Walden railway sidings, looking east from Debden Road overbridge, to the iconic Class 55 DELTIC locomotive on November 5th, 1981 - every moment holds a story waiting to be discovered. Transport yourself back in time to York, where the North Eastern Railway once reigned supreme. Picture yourself amidst bustling platforms and hear the echoes of steam engines as they depart for distant destinations. And let your mind wander further to Liverpool Street station in June 1920, when Great Eastern Railway was at its peak. As we venture southwards, London Victoria station welcomes us with its grandeur from the enchanting 1930s era. Imagine stepping onto those platforms and feeling an air of excitement as you board a train bound for adventure. But our journey doesn't stop there; it takes us even further back in time to London Paddington station in 1840 when Great Western Railway first opened its doors. Witness how this historic landmark has transformed throughout centuries while still preserving its timeless charm. York station becomes our next destination once again - this time during August 1906. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere filled with elegance and sophistication that only a bygone era can offer. Holgate Bridge awaits us next - a picturesque scene along London and North Eastern Railway's route captured beautifully in 1937. Let your imagination run wild as you envision trains gracefully crossing this architectural marvel against a backdrop of stunning scenery. Finally, Kings Cross station beckons us with open arms not just once but twice - first under Great Northern Railway's reign then later under British Railways' watchful eye around c1949-1950. Feel the energy pulsating through these iconic terminals as passengers eagerly await their journeys ahead.