London And North Western Railway Collection

Manchester Exchange station, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly London and North Western Railway), 1927
Manchester Exchange station, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly London and North Western Railway). View of the station entrance. May 1927

Jubilee of the Railway Locomotive Factory Works at Crewe, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Jubilee of the Railway Locomotive Factory Works at Crewe, 1876....Crewe has been created and is maintained wholly by the work of manufacturing and repairing locomotive engines for the [London

Messrs. Allsopp and Sons pale-ale brewery at Burton-on-Trent, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Allsopp and Sons pale-ale brewery at Burton-on-Trent, 1862. [This] establishment...[has] attained a world-wide celebrity. Messrs

Captain Huish, Late General Manager of the North-Western Railway, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Captain Huish, Late General Manager of the North-Western Railway, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Mayall. As soon as the Captain's intention to resign was communicated to the directors

The London And North Western Railway, Express Passenger Locomotive, No 66, "Experiment"Class
5222848 The London And North Western Railway, Express Passenger Locomotive, No 66, " Experiment" Class, Designed by Mr George Whale, MInstCE (colour litho) by Stokoe, W

The London And North Western Railway, Car used by His Majesty the King (colour litho)
5222824 The London And North Western Railway, Car used by His Majesty the King (colour litho) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London And North Western Railway)

Railway junctions around Willesden and Acton Wells, London (litho)
7201175 Railway junctions around Willesden and Acton Wells, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway junctions around Willesden and Acton Wells)

Railway map showing Clapham Junction, including Stewarts Lane, Lavender Hill and Longhedge junctions, London (litho)
7201174 Railway map showing Clapham Junction, including Stewarts Lane, Lavender Hill and Longhedge junctions, London (litho) by English School

Advertisement for express train services between London and Birmingham on the London and North Western Railway
6032514 Advertisement for express train services between London and Birmingham on the London and North Western Railway (colour litho) by English School

Single horse family omibus (b / w photo)
3656851 Single horse family omibus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Single horse family omibus)

Piccadilly Circus (b / w photo)
XJF391522 Piccadilly Circus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Kings smoking compartment on the royal train on the London & North Western Railway (photo)
5999837 The Kings smoking compartment on the royal train on the London & North Western Railway (photo) by English Photographer

London & North Western Railway standard sleeping saloon carriage (b / w photo)
5999018 London & North Western Railway standard sleeping saloon carriage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clydach Station, Monmouthshire, c. 1910
Clydach Station was originally part of the Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny Railway, which then became part of the London and North Western Railway

Postcard advertising golfing trips to Ireland, c1910. Travelling by the London and North Western Railway, operating between the ports of Liverpool, Heysham and Stranraer

Webb compound steam locomotive, 1889
Webb compound steam locomotive, 19th-century artwork. Compound steam engines increased efficiency by expanding steam in two or more phases rather than just one

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"Exploring the Legacy of London and North Western Railway: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to 1927, where the bustling Manchester Exchange station served as a gateway to adventure. This was an era when the London Midland and Scottish Railway, formerly known as the iconic London and North Western Railway, reigned supreme. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of their express passenger locomotive, No 66 "Experiment" Class, meticulously designed by Mr George Whale. With its vibrant colors captured in a lithograph, this locomotive symbolizes innovation and progress. The opulence of the railway is further showcased through a color lithograph depicting a luxurious carriage used by His Majesty the King himself. Fit for royalty, it exudes elegance and sophistication. Marvel at intricate railway junctions around Willesden and Acton Wells in London. The lithograph captures these engineering marvels that connected different parts of the city seamlessly. A detailed railway map showcases Clapham Junction's significance with Stewarts Lane, Lavender Hill, and Longhedge junctions prominently featured. It highlights how this network facilitated efficient travel across London. An advertisement promoting express train services between London and Birmingham on the esteemed London and North Western Railway transports us to an era when speed became synonymous with luxury travel. Witness everyday life during that period through captivating black-and-white photographs - from single horse family omnibuses navigating busy streets like Piccadilly Circus to glimpses inside King's smoking compartment aboard royal trains. Experience comfort on board with a glimpse into standard sleeping saloon carriages - epitomizing elegance even in monochrome hues. Travel enthusiasts will be enticed by postcards advertising golfing trips to Ireland circa 1910 – showcasing how rail travel opened up new horizons for leisure activities beyond borders. Lastly, Clydach Station in Monmouthshire offers a snapshot of rural charm amidst industrialization – reminding us that railways not only connected cities but also brought communities closer.