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North British Railway Collection

Discover the rich history of the North British Railway through these captivating images

Background imageNorth British Railway Collection: The North British Railway, Composite Corridor Carriage, No 248 (colour litho)

The North British Railway, Composite Corridor Carriage, No 248 (colour litho)
5222819 The North British Railway, Composite Corridor Carriage, No 248 (colour litho) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: The North British Railway)

Background imageNorth British Railway Collection: The North British Railway, Express Passenger Locomotive, No 868, Designed by Mr W P Reid

The North British Railway, Express Passenger Locomotive, No 868, Designed by Mr W P Reid, MInstME (colour litho)
5222856 The North British Railway, Express Passenger Locomotive, No 868, Designed by Mr W P Reid, MInstME (colour litho) by Stokoe, W

Background imageNorth British Railway Collection: The Flying Scotchman crossing the Forth Bridge, North British Railway (colour litho)

The Flying Scotchman crossing the Forth Bridge, North British Railway (colour litho)
2794590 The Flying Scotchman crossing the Forth Bridge, North British Railway (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth British Railway Collection: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)

Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)
1611228 Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh)

Background imageNorth British Railway Collection: The Forth Bridge at Queensferry, on the North British Railway, View from the South Shore (engraving)

The Forth Bridge at Queensferry, on the North British Railway, View from the South Shore (engraving)
1596473 The Forth Bridge at Queensferry, on the North British Railway, View from the South Shore (engraving) by English School

Background imageNorth British Railway Collection: Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

Background imageNorth British Railway Collection: The Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours

The Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
The Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

Background imageNorth British Railway Collection: Forth Railway Bridge from the south-east, Scotland, c1895

Forth Railway Bridge from the south-east, Scotland, c1895. This bridge, built for the North British Railway Company, was begun in 1882 and opened on 4 March 1890



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Discover the rich history of the North British Railway through these captivating images. Witness the elegance of a Composite Corridor Carriage, No 248, adorned with intricate details (The North British Railway, Composite Corridor Carriage, No 248, Colour litho). Marvel at the power and design of Express Passenger Locomotive, No 868, an engineering masterpiece by Mr W P Reid, MInstME (The North British Railway, Express Passenger Locomotive, No 868, Designed by Mr W P Reid, MInstME, Colour litho). Experience the thrill of the 'Flying Scotchman' as it crosses the iconic Forth Bridge (The Flying Scotchman crossing the Forth Bridge, North British Railway, Colour litho). Explore the vibrant city of Edinburgh through this Index Plan (Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh, Engraving). Reflect on the tragic events of the Two Recent Fatal Railway Disasters (The Two Recent Fatal Railway Disasters, Engraving). Be in awe of the engineering marvel, the Forth Bridge, as seen from the South Shore (The Forth Bridge at Queensferry, on the North British Railway, View from the South Shore, Engraving). Delight in the beauty of Scotland as men in Highland dress gather before the bridge (Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood). Immerse yourself in the stereoscopic tour of the Forth Bridge (The Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours). And finally, witness the humble beginnings of the railway system with this cart that ran from Port Carlisle to Drumburgh (Forth Railway Bridge from the south-east, Scotland, c1895. Built at Cowlairs Works the cart ran from Port Carlisle to Drumburgh).