Locomotive Collection

Mallard steam train, Flying Scotsman service a062835
MALLARD. View of the LNER Class A4 train during its time on the Flying Scotsman express passenger service between London and Edinburgh. A man in a trilby hat looks at the engine

The Tyne-Tees Pullman passenger service. The famous express of the North East Region running from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to London Kings Cross. Date: late 1930s

Locomotive Cab Fittings, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
Locomotive Cab Fittings, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Locomotive no 103 La France Glehn compound engine

The Flying Scotsman
The London and North Eastern Railways Flying Scotsman express, hauled by the 4-6-2 Pacific Papyrus locomotive

The Pitman: from George Walker The Costume of Yorkshire, Leeds, 1814. The steam locomotive is the one built by Matthew Murray for John Blenkinsop

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

Design drawing for the King Class locomotive, 1927

Flying Scotsman C1927
The London and North Eastern Railways Flying Scotsman is hauled by Gresley Pacific 4475 Flying Fox locomotive

York Railway Station
A steam train entering York railway station, Yorkshire, England

No 92220 Evening Star
2-10-0 9F class locomotive, built 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works. Withdrawn 1965

The Flying Scotsman No. 4472, LNER
The Flying Scotsman, 4-6-2 locomotive No. 4472, built for the London and North Eastern Railway in 1923

The Flying Scotsman pulls out of Londons Kings Cross station to make the last steam-hauled non-stop run to Edinburgh 1 May 1968 vintage stills archive picture library stock photographic

Summer Comes Soonest In The South
The famous photograph of a little boy talking to the locomotive crew, Waterloo Station 1923, used in Southern Railway's advertising campaign

Central Railway Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1884. BL12764
CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. A steam train passing through the station in 1884. Bedford Lemere

No 92220 Evening Star, in steam
2-10-0 9F class locomotive, built 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works. Withdrawn 1965

Engine House, GWR Works, Swindon BB94_04685
THE ENGINE HOUSE, Great Western Railway Works, Swindon, Wiltshire. 1846 interior view. Lithograph by John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)

Simplon-Orient-Express, Londres-le Caire, c. 1930. Private Collection

UK, Scotland, Highlands, Jacobite Steam Train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct

Earl of Clancarty, No. 5058 with Dinmore Manor, No. 7820 at Aller Junction, September 1958

Freight train on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, by Selwyn Pearce-Higgins. This narrow gauge railway line was opened in 1903

On Sunday 3rd July 1938, Mallard raced past Little Bytham at 123 mph (198 kmh), then over the next 1and a quarter miles (2 km) its speed rose until for one quarter mile (0.4 km)

Building Diesel Locomotives in Swindon
Engineers nearing completion on the first of 35 2, 700 hp diesel-hydraulic locomotives built at the Swindon Works for the Western Region

Kingfisher steam train, Flying Scotsman service a062841
KINGFISHER. View of the LNER Class A4 train during its time on the Flying Scotsman express passenger service between London and Edinburgh. Photographed by John Gay, 1948

Cornish Riviera Train
The Great Western Railways Cornish Riviera express is hauled by a King class locomotive beside the sea

George Stephensons Rocket - the pre-1923 replica. George Stephensons Rocket Locomotive was built in 1829. Built for the Rainhill Trials held by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway

Steam train on Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Steam train pulls out of Berwyn station on the Llangollen Heritage Railway, Dee Valley, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Napier Deltic rail traction diesel engine

Locomotive no 5000 Lovett Eames 4-2-2, tender painted Eames Vacuum Brake Company

Shinkansen (Bullet train) which reaches speeds of up to 300km per hour passing Mount Fuji, blurred motion, Honshu, Japan, Asia

The Blue Comet train
The Blue Comet, an all-steel passenger train than ran between New Jersey and Atlantic City from 1929 to 1941 on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Date: c. 1930s

Canadian Pacific freight train locomotive at Banff station, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada, North America

Alaska Railroad near Girdwood, Alaska, United States of America, North America

King Class locomotive at Dawlish, 1933

Train on North York Moors Railway, Goathland, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of Eurostar train engine in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lms Freight Train
A London Midland and Scottish Railway goods train, hauled by a 4-6-0 Patriot locomotive

Exactitude, 1929 (after). Creator: Pierre Fix-Masseau
Exactitude, 1929 (after)

Old fashioned steam train locomotive
Vintage engraving the plasn and diagram of an old fashioned steam train locomotive, the Bogie and radial tank engine by Neilson and Company of Gaslgow

Rainhill Trials October 1829
These trials for early steam locomotives were run at Rainhill, near Liverpool, UK, to determine which would be used on the newly-completed railway from Liverpool to Manchester

Brighton Belle, Southern Railway Pullman by C.T. Howard

Class 40 Diesel-electric locomotive - English Electric Co
One of the new 2000 b.h.p. Class 40 diesel-electric locomotives built by The English Electric Company Ltd. in conjunction with the Vulcan Foundry Ltd

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge

Railway Queen Mabel Kitson on King George V at Swindon, 1928
Railway Queen Mabel Kitson, photographed on the running board of GWR locomotive King George V, at Swindon Works in 1928. Mabel became Railway Queen in 1927, aged 15

Schematic view of George Stephensons locomotive The Rocket of 1829
STEPHENSONs ROCKET, 1829. Schematic view of George Stephensons locomotive " The Rocket" of 1829

Pump Governor - Westinghouse Air Brake
Today, the air brake is the standard, fail-safe train brake used by railways worldwide. Early train brakes were hand operated and largely ineffective

Cambrian Coast Express
The Cambrian Coast Express steam locomotive train, at Llanbadarn crossing, near Aberystwyth, Wales

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3938, Quo Vadis
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 3938 Built: 1922 Registration: XL 9086 Class: Scenic Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 8 Name: Quo Vadis Date

Canadian Pacific Train in Winter, Morants Curve, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Poster advertising the Orient Express, 1888. Private Collection

GWR Iron Duke Class Steam Locomotive
Vintage engraving of a GWR Iron Duke Class Steam Locomotive. The Great Western Railway Iron Duke Class 4-2-2 was a class of broad gauge steam locomotives for express passenger train work

London to Penzance train at Teignmouth, Devon
London to Penzance train on the seafront track at Teignmouth, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Hudson Steam Loco
A streamlined 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive of the New York Central Railroad. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss and built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO), the engines were introduced in 1938

Silver Link Locomotive
The new LNER Class A4 2509 Silver Link steam locomotive, 16th September 1935. The streamlined locomotive will pull the Silver Jubilee express between London and Newcastle

Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1940
A view of Penzance station, Cornwall, c.1940, showing Castle Class locomotive No. 5024, Carew Castle, sitting at the platform with the town of Penzance visible in the background

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

Sudbury station goods yard, forming part of original terminal station, in right background, passenger station on sharp curve beyond footbridge carrying public footpath over running lines

Cock O the North, LNER locomotive, signed by H N Gresley

Dartmouth and Paignton Railway, Kingswear Station, Dartmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Albany & Buffalo Railroad schedule, 1843
Albany & Buffalo Railroad timetable, showing fares and routes, 1843. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century printed piece

Locomotive no 4002 Evening Star 4-6-0

Shinkansen (Bullet) train arriving at Kokura station, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Rhodesia Railways
ZIMBABWE : a massive steam locomotive hauls a long train across Rhodesias wide open spaces

Steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley, Welwyn Garden City
Steam locomotive 60007, Sir Nigel Gresley, near the Welwyn Garden City tunnel. It was built in 1937, and is still preserved today. Date: circa 1960s

The Flying Scotsman on its last journey when it pulled the 1.15pm Kings Cross - Leeds express as far as Doncaster. Photo shows the locomotive passing Potters Bar station during the journey 14 January

Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. The purpose of this railway was to link the four largest cities of England by joining the existing

Rain, Steam and Speed - 1844 Great Western Railway by Turner National Gallery Joseph Mallord William Turner (born in Covent Garden, London on April 23, 1775 (exact date disputed), died December 19

Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. The purpose of this railway was to link the four largest cities of England by joining the existing

London Paddington station, Great Western Railway, 1840
London Paddington station, Great Western Railway at night. Watercolour of the original station in 1840. Passengers are boarding trains, some of them carrying trunks

St Ives Station, Cornwall, April 1960
A view of St Ives station, Cornwall in April 1960. A small prairie locomotive, No. 4566 can be seen traversing its carriages at the station

Locomotive No. 6014, King Henry VII, at Swindon Works
Seen here in A Shop in 1936 as streamlined. Broad gauge locomotive North Star can be seen in the background

Isle of Wight Railway c. 1936
Terrier Loco W.9 as operating in Southern railway days, being turned at Bembridge Station Ronald Shephard Railway Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Shephard 1/25/79

Puffing Devil locomotive, artwork
Puffing Devil locomotive. Diagrams and text explaining Richard Trevithicks (1771-1833) Puffing Devil steam locomotive. This full-size locomotive, which was built in 1801

Caledonian Railway locomotive number 83, 1906 Date: 1906

Bristol Temple Meads Station, Bristol
Street scene outside Bristol Temple Meads Great Western Railway Station, Bristol. An open-topped bus is passing by, and a train is crossing the railway bridge

Beyer-Garrett U1
The Beyer-Garrett U1 2395 of the LNER with her crew at the foot of Worsborough incline, circa 1925

Pennsylvania Railroad
A train of the Pennsylvania Railroad is hauled by their Class T-1 passenger locomotive

COAL TRAIN
Coal train hauled by a 4-4-2 tank locomotive at the harbourside

the General Locomotive
The General featured in a dramatic Civil War incident; captured 1862 by the Andrews Raiders, it was recaptured after a 90-mile chase. Now at Chattanooga Depot, Tennessee

Diesel rail car at Crowcombe Heathfield station, Somerset, UK

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Railway crossing at Newcastle-on-Tyne
View of the railway crossing at Newcastle-on-Tyne -- claimed to be the largest crossing in the world. Date: circa early 20th century

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"Unleashing the Power: A Journey through Locomotive History" Step aboard and embark on a thrilling ride through time as we delve into the captivating world of locomotives. From iconic steam engines to powerful diesel beasts, these magnificent machines have shaped our transportation landscape. Let's start with the legendary "Flying Scotsman, " a symbol of speed and elegance. This majestic locomotive, No. 4472 under LNER, has enthralled enthusiasts since its inception in 1923. Its sleek design and impeccable performance earned it worldwide fame, forever etching its name in railway history. Moving forward, we encounter the Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in the early 1960s. These muscular giants revolutionized rail travel with their immense power and reliability. Standing side by side like an army ready for duty, they epitomize industrial prowess. But let us not forget the charm of steam-powered marvels such as Mallard and Evening Star - both icons in their own right. Mallard holds the title for being the fastest steam train ever recorded at an astonishing speed of 126 mph. Meanwhile, Evening Star proudly became Britain's last mainline steam engine before retirement. As we explore further back in time, we stumble upon a fascinating design drawing from 1927 showcasing King Class locomotives' ingenuity. These regal beauties exemplify craftsmanship at its finest – combining power with grace to conquer any terrain they encountered. Our journey takes us to bustling stations like Central Railway Station in Newcastle upon Tyne and York Railway Station – witnesses to countless departures and arrivals throughout history. The hustle and bustle surrounding these hubs serve as reminders that railways are more than just modes of transport; they connect people across vast distances while creating lasting memories along the way. Finally, we witness The Flying Scotsman pulling out from London's Kings Cross station for its final voyage.