Permanent Way Collection

Patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex, May 1948
A ganger patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex, May 1948. Maintanence of the permanent way was essential for the safe running of the railway

Women workers in the Permanent Way Dept at Reading, 1943
Three ladies from the Permanent Way Department are pictured here at Reading in April 1943 off-loading wooden blocks from a wagon

Paddington Track Renewal, 1967
This photograph shows sections of the track removed on the approach to London Paddington station as part of the track renewal scheme of 1967

With the Nile Frontier Field Force (engraving)
1061771 With the Nile Frontier Field Force (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Nile Frontier Field Force)

Indian Frontier Defence, Notes on the New Kandahar Railway (engraving)
1055135 Indian Frontier Defence, Notes on the New Kandahar Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Frontier Defence)

Looking West from Swindon Junction Station, 1950
A view of the tracks towards Swindon Works, looking west from Swindon Junction station in 1950

Female permanent way workers, c1940
During the Second World War women were employed in various different roles within the GWR

Laying sleepers and rails (permanent way) on the Transvaal Railway, South Africa, 1893

The Lickey inclined plane Birmingham and Gloucester railway The Philadelphia Engine ascending the plane rising one in 37 with a train of loaded wagons

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"Preserving the Tracks: A Glimpse into the Permanent Way" Patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex, May 1948: Witnessing dedicated workers ensuring safe railway tracks in Manningtree, Essex during May 1948. Women workers in the Permanent Way Dept at Reading, 1943: Breaking barriers and contributing to wartime efforts - women making their mark in Reading's Permanent Way Department in 1943. Paddington Track Renewal, 1967: Revitalizing history - capturing the transformative track renewal process at Paddington Station in 1967. With the Nile Frontier Field Force (engraving): Journeying through time with an engraving depicting a remarkable collaboration between soldiers and engineers along Egypt's Nile Frontier. Indian Frontier Defence, Notes on the New Kandahar Railway (engraving): Exploring frontier defense strategies as depicted by an intriguing engraving showcasing India's new Kandahar Railway system. Female permanent way workers, c1940: Shattering gender stereotypes - highlighting courageous female workers contributing to maintaining railway infrastructure around the year 1940. Laying sleepers and rails (permanent way) on Transvaal Railway, South Africa, 1893: Unveiling a historic moment from South Africa's past - witnessing laborers laying sleepers and rails for Transvaal Railway back in 1893. Looking West from Swindon Junction Station, 1950: Transported to a picturesque view of Swindon Junction Station captured beautifully in black-and-white during the vibrant era of post-war Britain – circa 1950. 9-11: Paddington Station Approach, 1992 (Triple Caption): A triple glimpse into London’s bustling hub – Paddington Station Approach – where commuters hustle amidst iconic architecture; captured thrice during its transformational journey through time in 1992.