Locomotive Collection (#11)

An engraving depicting the Crampton express locomotive, 19th century
5311273 An engraving depicting the Crampton express locomotive, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1874); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting wagons standing in one of the stations on the monorail railway between Listowel and Ballybunion
5311272 An engraving depicting wagons standing in one of the stations on the monorail railway between Listowel and Ballybunion, Co. Kerry

Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham
5308375 Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

A locomotive used on a monorail railway
5308337 A locomotive used on a monorail railway.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locomotive used on a monorail railway between Listowel and Ballybunion, County Kerry. Dated 19th century)

A Class 999 locomotive
5308332 A Class 999 locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Class 999 locomotive used on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. Dated 19th century)

A Crampton railway locomotive
5308330 A Crampton railway locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Crampton railway locomotive, designed by Thomas Russell Crampton. Thomas Russell Crampton (1816-1888) an English engineer

Various light locomotives built by H.K. Porter & Co
5308319 Various light locomotives built by H.K. Porter & Co.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various light locomotives built by H.K. Porter & Co. Pittsburgh. Dated 19th century)

Richard Trevithick's locomotive
5308292 Richard Trevithick's locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive of 1804 for the Penydarren tram line)

The patent from the Crampton express locomotive
5308424 The patent from the Crampton express locomotive.; (add.info.: The patent from the Crampton express locomotive, designed by Thomas Russell Crampton)

The patent from the Crampton express locomotive
5308422 The patent from the Crampton express locomotive.; (add.info.: The patent from the Crampton express locomotive, designed by Thomas Russell Crampton)

A Crampton express locomotive
5308421 A Crampton express locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Crampton express locomotive, designed by Thomas Russell Crampton. Thomas Russell Crampton (1816-1888) an English engineer

An Engerth Goods locomotive for hauling heavy goods
5308420 An Engerth Goods locomotive for hauling heavy goods.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Engerth Goods locomotive for hauling heavy goods at a slow speed. Dated 19th century)

Johnny Bull, the first locomotive on the Camden & Amboy Railway. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4962187 Johnny Bull, the first locomotive on the Camden & Amboy Railway. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Johnny Bull, the first locomotive on the Camden & Amboy Railway)

Locomotive on the Ohio and Mississippi Railway in the 1850s. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4963668 Locomotive on the Ohio and Mississippi Railway in the 1850s. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Locomotive on the Ohio and Mississippi Railway in the 1850s)

Passenger of the "Central Pacific" train crossing the Nevada Canyon, 1869
NWI4962832 Passenger of the "Central Pacific" train crossing the Nevada Canyon, 1869. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Pacific Railroad's Canadian Transcontinental Railway, crossing the Columbia River, British Columbia, circa 1880
NWI4963789 Pacific Railroad's Canadian Transcontinental Railway, crossing the Columbia River, British Columbia, circa 1880

The depot of the Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska (USA), circa 1880. Colour engraving
NWI4962705 The depot of the Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska (USA), circa 1880. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: The depot of the Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska (USA), circa 1880

Letters V and W: wave and wagon, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206040 Letters V and W: wave and wagon, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

France, Poitou-Charentes, Deux-Sevres (79): Steam locomotive in a train station, 1875 - State 2080 Guemene fives-lille
LUX4749402 France, Poitou-Charentes, Deux-Sevres (79): Steam locomotive in a train station, 1875 - State 2080 Guemene fives-lille; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes)

Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier
5616723 Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier; (add.info.: Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier)

Steam Road locomotive, with chain drive
5616699 Steam Road locomotive, with chain drive; (add.info.: British Robey & Co (Lincoln), Steam Road locomotive, with chain drive. This vehicle had rubber tyres 1871

Stockton and Darlington Railway c1875 (lithograph on paper)
7426828 Stockton and Darlington Railway c1875 (lithograph on paper); 27x36 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Puffing Billy c1860 (photo mounted on card)
7426825 Puffing Billy c1860 (photo mounted on card); 23x30 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Gare du Nord, animated view with locomotives, freight wagons - In the back
LUX4768573 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Gare du Nord, animated view with locomotives, freight wagons - In the back, Saint Bernard Church

USA, Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Railway Station, 1885 - Santa cruz Express Transfer, Ocean villa hotel
LUX4747669 USA, Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Railway Station, 1885 - Santa cruz Express Transfer, Ocean villa hotel; (add.info.: USA, Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Railway Station)

Letters K, L: K for Kitchen, L for Level crossing, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)
DUV4216953 Letters K, L: K for Kitchen, L for Level crossing, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph); 22x19 cm; (add.info.: British manufacturer)

Letters A, B: A for American train, B for Bridge, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)
DUV4216913 Letters A, B: A for American train, B for Bridge, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph); 22x19 cm; (add.info.: British manufacturer)

Letter S: Snow plough, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)
DUV4216911 Letter S: Snow plough, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph); 22x19 cm; (add.info.: British manufacturer. "The Unbreakable" canvas album printed by Dean's Rag Book Co Ltd 14)

Road locomotive for drilling in California, USA, 1895 (engraving)
JAB4120699 Road locomotive for drilling in California, USA, 1895 (engraving); (add.info.: Road locomotive for drilling in California); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Letter Z: Z for Zanzibar train, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)
DUV4216854 Letter Z: Z for Zanzibar train, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph); 22x19 cm; (add.info.: British manufacturer)

An early electric locomotive
3734081 An early electric locomotive.; (add.info.: Photograph taken of an early electric locomotive on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900 (chromoo)
2636210 Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900 (chromoo; Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900); Photo © CCI

The railway connecting Colombo to Kandy near Sensation Rock, in Sri Lanka
3570076 The railway connecting Colombo to Kandy near Sensation Rock, in Sri Lanka; (add.info.: Sri Lanka 1900 ca. Photographer: Apothecaries Company, L.td); Alinari Archives, Florence

Locomotive of the Sharp Stewart & Co. of Manchester
3569104 Locomotive of the Sharp Stewart & Co. of Manchester; (add.info.: Manchester, Great Britain 1867 Photographer: Mudd, J. & Son); Alinari Archives, Florence

An antique locomotive
3569100 An antique locomotive; (add.info.: Great Britain 1895 ca. Photographer: Stuart, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence

An antique locomotive of Sharp Stewart and Co. of Manchester
3569099 An antique locomotive of Sharp Stewart and Co. of Manchester; (add.info.: Great Britain 1876 ca. Photographer: Mudd, J. & Son); Alinari Archives, Florence

Antique locomotive of the Egyptian Railroad. London
3569088 Antique locomotive of the Egyptian Railroad. London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Great Britain 1905 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A locomotive of Central-South-African-Railways. London
3569081 A locomotive of Central-South-African-Railways. London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Great Britain 1905 ca)

A locomotive built by the Scottish company Neilson and Co. London
3569078 A locomotive built by the Scottish company Neilson and Co. London by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Great Britain 1870-1880 ca)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670024 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Locomotive "Invicta" (litho)
8633721 The Locomotive "Invicta" (litho) by Harper, Charles George (1863-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Locomotive "Invicta." First Engine of the Whitstable)

The Flying Scotsman leaving King's Cross Station (b/w photo)
8635885 The Flying Scotsman leaving King's Cross Station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flying Scotsman leaving King's Cross Station)

Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad, Texas (engraving)
8676692 Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad, Texas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad, Texas)

Visit of Queen Victoria to Prussia (engraving)
8676529 Visit of Queen Victoria to Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of Queen Victoria to Prussia)

Opening of the first railway in Germany, 1835 (colour litho)
8673076 Opening of the first railway in Germany, 1835 (colour litho) by Heim, Heinrich (1850-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the first railway in Germany)

Kirkstall Power Station, Leeds (b/w photo)
8672651 Kirkstall Power Station, Leeds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirkstall Power Station, Leeds, Yorkshire)

Chicago Riot (engraving)
8655505 Chicago Riot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Riots during the Pullman Strike, 1894)

Past & Present: The Locomotive (colour litho)
8668700 Past & Present: The Locomotive (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Locomotive. Trevithick's Locomotive)

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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.