Locomotive Collection (page 3)

Drivers Ernie Simms and Brian Kervin on board diesel locomotive No. D7010
D7000 Hymek class locomotive

Euston Locomotive Sheds
Express locomotives stabled in the engine sheds at Euston Station

The Flying Scotsman
The last run of the famous and popular steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman here leaving Kings Cross railway station, London, England, on its way back to Scotland

Bluebell Railway
The locomotive Stepney taking on water at the Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Sussex, England

AE Erecting Shop, c1927
Construction of a King class locomotive

Southern Railway "Merchant Navy"Class (colour litho)
5991549 Southern Railway " Merchant Navy" Class (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern Railway " Merchant Navy" Class)

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

L. N. E. R. Locomotive
The Gresley W1 1000 Hush- Hush L.N.E.R. steam locomotive engine, so named because of the secrecy of the project, and its revolutionary water-lube boiler

Midland Loco 117
Midland Railway locomotive no 117 in the red livery which will be retained when the line is merged into the London Midland and Scottish

Dean Goods locomotive no 2463
0-6-0 Dean Goods tender locomotive no 2463

Flying Scotsman
The London and North Eastern Railways Flying Scotsman is hauled by the famous Silver Link locomotive

Coryton Cove, Dawlish, Devon, with a steam train passing through. Date: circa late 1950s

The Cornish Riviera Express, circa 1930
The Cornish Riviera Express hauled by King George V, a locomotive of the Great Western Railway. Date: c. 1930

York station, London & North Eastern Railway, about 1951
York station, London & North Eastern Railway. Looking north from the footbridge 1951ja A southbound train is arriving at platform 8 with A2 class 4-6-2 locomotive Edward Thompson

Liverpool Exchange station, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. View of the 2. 10 Liverpool-Hull
Liverpool Exchange station, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. View of the 2.10 Liverpool-Hull train preparing to depart, with people standing on the platform. 21 September 1909

A Thalys high speed train awaits departure at Gare du Nord railway station, Paris, France, Europe

Rusting locomotive at train graveyard, Uyuni, Bolivia, South America

Locomotive no 386 4-6-0

Locomotive no 538 0-6-0 tank engine

Locomotive no 1007 4-2-2 eight foot single express engine

Jenny Lind and John Grays engine
Jenny Lind and John Grays London and Brighton engine, plans Date: 1846

First locomotive, passing Great Grimsby Church
The first locomotive passing Great Grimsby Church, on the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway

Talyllyn Railway, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Shinkansen (Bullet) train at Shin-Osaka station, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

The train driver and engine of the Durango and Silverton passenger steam train, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Train driver and signal reflection, Bridgnorth Railway Station, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Caledonian Locomotive
Locomotive 769 of the Caledonian Railway

Edward Pease Loco 1856
The Edward Pease long boiler locomotive, built by Robert Stephenson for the Stockton and Darlington Railway : it draws passenger trains between Darlington and Saltburn

Continental Boat Express
The (rear of) the double-headed Continental Boat Express train at Folkestone, Kent, England, the Southern terminal for the short sea route to Boulogne and Calais, France

Trevithick / Tramroad Loco
Tramroad locomotive, South Wales

George Stephensons locomotive, the Rocket, which won a prize given by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company

Locomotive no 148 Cawdor Castle

High speed train emerging from tunnel in the Box Valley, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Zillertalbahn steam train
Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria, Steam hauled tourist train on the narrow gauge Zillertalbahn

Locomotive no 902 Highland Chief

Dymchurch Light Railway
A locomotive on the The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway (a miniature railway), Kent, England, pulling out of a station

The Kingston Flyer steam train, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Bluebell Railway, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Liverpool St Interior
Interior view of the terminus of the Great Eastern Railway, with two trains and a locomotive

Stephensons Rocket
George Stephensons locomotive The Rocket

West Country Express
Southern Railways West Country express drawn by the locomotive Exeter

Locomotive Maintenance
A maintenance man checking over The White Knight steam locomotive at Waverley Station, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

The DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer sometimes also Flying Hamburger or in German Fliegender Hamburger was Germanys first fast diesel train

Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train passing by Mount Fuji, Yoshiwara, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan

Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
Hush Hush Railway Engine (designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE) crossing the Forth Rail Bridge. The LNER W1 No. 10000 (known as the Hush-Hush due to its secrecy)

The Flying Scotsman steam train 1960s vintage stills archive picture library stock photographic

St Germans Station, Cornwall, c. 1950s
A view of St Germans station in Cornwall, c.1950s, showing an unknown County Class locomotive arriving into the station. St Germans opened in 1859 on the Cornish Main Line

Troop train taking Union soldiers to the front
Union troops transported to the front by rail, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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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.