Rail Road Collection (#4)

The unique map of California, 1888. Creator: E. McD. Johnstone
The unique map of California, 1888. It was issued in 1888 by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and the California State Board of Trade as part of a campaign to promote the economic, cultural

Gare Du Nord, Paris, France

"too far gone"
Barbara

Richmond, Virginia, USA downtown skyline at dawn

Governor Stanford 4-4-0 locomotive, 1869 (b/w photo)
PNP246677 Governor Stanford 4-4-0 locomotive, 1869 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Elevated Railways of New York, 1893 (litho)
KDC384215 Elevated Railways of New York, 1893 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustrion from La Terre Illustree ; ); French, out of copyright

New York elevated railroad locomotive, 1870s (colour litho)
2975609 New York elevated railroad locomotive, 1870s (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Grenville M. Dodge (1831-1916) (b / w photo)
PNP246923 Grenville M. Dodge (1831-1916) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Railroad Construction Crews, 1887 (b / w photo)
PNP246914 Railroad Construction Crews, 1887 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: constructing the St Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway)

The JB Turner locomotive, 1867 (litho)
PNP246676 The JB Turner locomotive, 1867 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

New York Elevated Railway, c. 1880 (colour litho)
PNP246661 New York Elevated Railway, c.1880 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

A Schenectady Locomotive (engraving)
PNP246654 A Schenectady Locomotive (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: built for Chicago & North Western Railway; 4-6-0 type;)

The Tom Thumb Locomotive races against a horse drawn car
PNP246645 The Tom Thumb Locomotive races against a horse drawn car, from The History of the First Locomotives in America, by William H

The Only Route via Niagara Falls and the Suspension Bridge, 1876 (colour litho)
NYH187351 The Only Route via Niagara Falls and the Suspension Bridge, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Northwestern Depot waiting room, Chicago, 1928 (colour litho)
PNP246943 Northwestern Depot waiting room, Chicago, 1928 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

New Union Station, Chicago, 1928 (colour litho)
PNP246942 New Union Station, Chicago, 1928 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elevated Railway in Greenwich Street, New York (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF265590 Elevated Railway in Greenwich Street, New York (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fox, Stanley (fl.1872); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Advertisement for Pullman Cars of Chicago, c. 1875 (litho)
PNP246678 Advertisement for Pullman Cars of Chicago, c.1875 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Freight Train, Coss County, Oregon, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
PNP246659 Freight Train, Coss County, Oregon, c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The John Bull Locomotive, 1831 (litho)
PNP246647 The John Bull Locomotive, 1831 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Advertisement for Kimball & Gorton, Philadelphia R. R. Car Manufactory, published c
1275210 Advertisement for Kimball & Gorton, Philadelphia R.R. Car Manufactory, published c.1857 (colour litho) by American School

Train at Night c. 1890
GG16137 Train at Night c.1890 by Walden, Lionel (1861-1933); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; American, out of copyright

Union Station, Washington D. C. 1928 (colour litho)
PNP246944 Union Station, Washington D.C. 1928 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Railway Bridges at Louisville, Kentucky, 1872 (colour litho)
PNP246681 Railway Bridges at Louisville, Kentucky, 1872 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Advertisement for the Passumpsic Railroad Poster, 1876 (litho)
PNP246674 Advertisement for the Passumpsic Railroad Poster, 1876 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illinois Central Railroad, c. 1886 (colour litho)
PNP246652 Illinois Central Railroad, c.1886 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Travelling direct loader at the West Shore Rail Road, Weehawken, New Jersey
1078802 Travelling direct loader at the West Shore Rail Road, Weehawken, New Jersey, 1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Military School (chromolitho)
732878 Military School (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military School.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Wason Railroad Car Manufacturers, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1872 (colour litho)
PNP246680 Wason Railroad Car Manufacturers, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1872 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Engine no. 20 of the Rio Grande Southern, 1899 (b / w photo)
PNP246655 Engine no. 20 of the Rio Grande Southern, 1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Charleston & Hamburg Railroad, from The History of the First Locomotives in
PNP246646 The Charleston & Hamburg Railroad, from The History of the First Locomotives in America by William H. Brown, 1831 (litho) by American School

Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail Road time table, 1840 (litho)
PNP246644 Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail Road time table, 1840 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Colorado snow plow on the Colorado Midland Railroad at Hagerman Pass
5854076 Colorado snow plow on the Colorado Midland Railroad at Hagerman Pass, 1899 (photomechanical print) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Advertisement for Kimball & Gorton, Philadelphia R. R. Car Manufactory, c. 1857
Advertisement for Kimball & Gorton, Philadelphia R.R. Car Manufactory, pub. c.1857 (colour lithograph)

Jiu-Jitsued : American cartoon, c1906, showing President Theodore Roosevelt disabling the railroad trust with a jujitsu
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Jiu-Jitsued : American cartoon, c1906, showing President Theodore Roosevelt disabling the railroad trust with a jujitsu hold

RAILROAD: LOCOMOTIVES. The Lion locomotive, built by the firm of Todd, Kitson, and Laird of Leeds, England in 1838 for the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. Photographed c1900

Center of Philadelphia, 1850s
The Exchange, omnibus depot, and part of Dock Street, Philadelphia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Great Railroad Strike workers blockade the locomotive engines at Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Train-robbers, 1800s
Gunmen robbing a railroad train, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Building the transcontinental railroad
Immigrants and other workers laying track for the transcontinental railroad across Nebraska, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad workers attacked by Native Americans
Cheyenne Indians attacking workers building the transcontinental railroad on the Great Plains, 1867. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad across the Great Plains
Transcontinental railroad track to a station on the Great Plains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Immigrants building the transcontinental railroad
Asian and European immigrants working on the last mile of the transcontinental railroad, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Financiers of the transcontinental railroad
Railroad kings Huntington, Stanford, Ames, Crocker, Dillon, and Moffat, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Travel by railroad and canal, 1837
Advertisement for rail and canal travel from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and Louisville, 1837. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dining car on the transcontinental railroad
Palace Hotel dining car on the Union Pacific Railroad, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Railroads" Step back in time with this captivating Swiss travel poster from 1898, showcasing the Visp-Zermatt Railroad. Embark on a picturesque adventure as you traverse the breathtaking landscapes of Switzerland. Transport yourself to Rome, Georgia in the mid-1800s, where railroads played a pivotal role in shaping the city's growth and development. Witness how these iron tracks connected communities and fueled progress. Discover the joy of childhood memories with a vintage toy electric train ad that brings excitement and imagination to life. Let your inner child run wild as you envision endless adventures on miniature railways. Experience the hustle and bustle of New York City by rail through an enchanting poster advertisement. Feel the energy pulsating through every station as trains whisk passengers away to their desired destinations. Feel like royalty aboard the majestic New Empire State Express train, known for its luxurious amenities and impeccable service. Marvel at its grandeur while traversing across states, creating unforgettable memories along the way. Uncover America's rich railroad history with a glimpse into Pennsylvania Railroad's legacy. From coast to coast, witness how this iconic transportation system shaped industries and united a nation. Immerse yourself in London's vibrant underground network with a driver's eye view of Circle line train entering a tube station. Experience firsthand what it feels like to be part of this bustling metropolis' daily rhythm. Stand in awe before Scotland's engineering marvels - Firth of Forth Bridges and Wharncliffe Viaduct - architectural wonders that stand tall against nature’s forces while connecting communities far and wide. Witness progress unfold before your eyes at Philadelphia's new terminal depot within Reading railroad system. Admire modernity merging seamlessly with historical charm as travelers embark on new adventures from this state-of-the-art facility. Marvel at Astoria Column rising high above Oregon’s landscape – an ode to exploration inspired by the railroad era.