Rail Passengers Collection

Christmas in Australia, stopping the Train to go to a Christmas Party (engraving)
1596359 Christmas in Australia, stopping the Train to go to a Christmas Party (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in Australia)

The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train, by Angus B Reach (engraving)
1607366 The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train, by Angus B Reach (engraving) by English School

The Workmans Train (engraving)
1624325 The Workmans Train (engraving) by King, Edward R. (active 1883-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Workmans Train. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 April 1883)

Speculations on the Railway (engraving)
1625255 Speculations on the Railway (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speculations on the Railway)

Illustration for Just a Short Story, by Arthur Hughes (litho)
1107949 Illustration for Just a Short Story, by Arthur Hughes (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Just a Short Story)

A Christmas Journey as we do it now (engraving)
1590811 A Christmas Journey as we do it now (engraving) by Emslie, Alfred Edward (1848-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Journey as we do it now)

Tourists on the Tramp (engraving)
1589212 Tourists on the Tramp (engraving) by Bromley, Valentine Walter Lewis (1848-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tourists on the Tramp)

Spoorweg mat luchtdrukking te Londen (engraving)
728649 Spoorweg mat luchtdrukking te Londen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoorweg mat luchtdrukking te Londen)

Easter Manoeuvres, "Eyes Right!"(engraving)
1626919 Easter Manoeuvres, " Eyes Right!" (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Manoeuvres, " Eyes Right)

Going North, Dunblane Station (engraving)
1625848 Going North, Dunblane Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going North, Dunblane Station)

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"Rail passengers embark on a festive journey as Christmas arrives in Australia. In the spirit of celebration, they pause their train to attend a joyous Christmas party, depicted in an enchanting engraving from 'The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train' by Angus B Reach. The merriment continues with 'The Workmans Train, ' capturing the vibrant atmosphere aboard a locomotive adorned with holiday cheer. As rail travel becomes increasingly popular, speculations arise about its future. Imaginative engravings like 'Speculations on the Railway' transport us to a world where trains traverse unimaginable landscapes and connect distant cities. Meanwhile, Arthur Hughes' litho illustration for 'Just a Short Story' invites us into an intimate tale set amidst railway adventures. Not limited to festivities alone, railways serve as conduits for exploration and adventure. 'A Christmas Journey as we do it now' showcases how rail passengers embrace new experiences during this special time of year. Similarly, tourists embark on thrilling escapades captured vividly in the engraving titled 'Tourists on the Tramp. ' Railways transcend borders and cultures; even London's Spoorweg mat luchtdrukking (railway with air pressure) is beautifully depicted through an engraving. Easter brings its own excitement as illustrated by 'Easter Manoeuvres. ' Passengers eagerly gaze out windows while passing Dunblane Station during their journey northward. Across continents such as America, rail travel offers unique perspectives and encounters that are immortalized through engravings like 'Travelling in the United States. ' From festive celebrations to exploratory ventures worldwide, rail passengers embody both wanderlust and camaraderie. " Word count.