National Railway Museum Collection (#10)

Mildenhall, view west from the station towards goods shed. At right is a signal post

Mildenhall, overlooking the approaches to the station from the foot of the signal box. At the right is a J&H Girling, Peterborough, coal wagon and two Midland wagons loaded with animal bones

View into station from the South, taken from steps of public footbridge. Main buildings and station masters house on up side at right, permanent way dept sheds on left

South end of station, from passengers footbridge, looking towards Marks Tey. Base of junction signal box visible beneath public footpath bridge, peak roofed lime wagons stand on private siding

Ely, at north end of station. Station North signal box by level crossing, underbridge passes beneath the end of down platform

Ely West Junction signal box stands on the Ely to March mainline, a refuge siding joins the main up line left of the box. In the foreground is the Ely avoiding line

Ely Dock JunctionTaken from the front of Dock Junction signal box. The main line south to Cambridge is in the foreground, headshunt to Ely station yard on the extreme right

Ely, view North from station starter signal, overlooking level crossing and Station North signal box. On the left are coal sheds

Ely North Junction between Kings Lynn main line, at left and Norwich mainline. Adelaide signal is in the left background

View looking North from Ely Dock Junction box. Line to extreme right to Ely dock. Goods shed behind signal box in foreground

Ely station, general view of the station approaches. Corrugated iron clad engine shed and timber-built coal stage on the right. Station South signal box in the centre

Ely station, view north into the station. Engine shed on the right, Station South signal box in the centre at the end of the island platform.Carriage storage sidings adjoin

On the Ely to March mainline, West Junction signal box in centre background. The Ely avoiding line join main line from the left

Ely station, looking southwards from station south box. Engine shed is to the left, water tower beyond. Goods sheds on right, upper floor was headquarters of Sack Superintendant and store

Ely station. The down platform from the Station South signal box, with the goods and coal yard on the left. Horse boxes in dock behind the platform fence; Great Eastern Railway brake 3rd

Ely, looking South from Station South signal box towards Cambridge. Engine shed on left
Ely station, 1911 Ely, looking South from Station South signal box towards Cambridge. Engine shed on left, engine beyond is on 55ft turntable

Express Passenger Engine No. 563, built 1893, at Locomotion, The National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

National Railway Museum, Delhi, India, Asia

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The National Railway Museum takes you on a captivating journey through the rich history of railways, showcasing iconic moments and landmarks that shaped the industry. Step back in time to Saffron Walden railway sidings, as you gaze east from Debden Road overbridge, immersing yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Class 55 DELTIC on a crisp November day in 1981. Venturing further into the exhibit, York's North Eastern Railway greets you with its grandeur and elegance. Marvel at Liverpool Street station's Great Eastern Railway captured beautifully on June 1st, 1920, where passengers embarked on their adventures amidst an era of change and progress. As you wander through London Victoria station's Southern Railway scene from the glamorous 1930s, be transported to an age when travel became synonymous with style and sophistication. The enchantment continues at London Paddington station; witness its inception in 1840 by the Great Western Railway – a testament to engineering brilliance standing tall for centuries. York station beckons once more with its nostalgic charm; relive August 1906 when it was abuzz with life under North Eastern Railway's watchful eye. Holgate Bridge stands proud against the skyline as part of London and North Eastern Railway's legacy dating back to 1937 – an architectural masterpiece frozen in time. Kings Cross station emerges next, first as a hub for Great Northern Railway then transitioning into British Railways' domain around c1949-1950. Picture yourself amidst bustling platforms where dreams were set in motion and farewells were bid beneath towering arches that witnessed countless journeys unfold. Finally, cast your eyes upon South Road at Saffron Walden Station; observe unloading banks on your left while run-round loops take center stage - remnants of an era when railroads connected communities far and wide. At the National Railway Museum, these glimpses into our past come alive through meticulously preserved artifacts and captivating stories.