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Rail Transport Collection (#11)

Rail transport has long been an integral part of the Weald of Kent's history, connecting communities and facilitating trade

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Ships Lübeck St. Petri 1942 Ports Colored

Ships Lübeck St. Petri 1942 Ports Colored
Ships in Lubeck, St. Petri, Lubeck, before 1942, Ports of Lubeck, Colored, Germany, Barrels in Germany, Buildings in Lubeck, 1898, Schleswig-Holstein, Holstentor, 1898 in rail transport in Germany

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Rail transport Gdansk Railway bridges Pomeranian Voivodeship

Rail transport Gdansk Railway bridges Pomeranian Voivodeship
Rail transport in Gdańsk, Railway bridges in Pomeranian Voivodeship, 1901, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Danzig, Bahnhofstasze

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Rail transport Saxony Limestone quarries Germany

Rail transport Saxony Limestone quarries Germany
Rail transport in Saxony, Limestone quarries in Germany, Miltitz, Cultural heritage monuments in Klipphausen, 1898, Landkreis Meiszen, Eingang zum Kalkbruch

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Train Station, Grosmont, North Yorkshire, England

Train Station, Grosmont, North Yorkshire, England

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Train Tracks Lightly Covered With Snow; Alberta, Canada

Train Tracks Lightly Covered With Snow; Alberta, Canada

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Speeding Passenger Train; Yorkshire, England

Speeding Passenger Train; Yorkshire, England

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Bench On Train Platform; Yorkshire, England

Bench On Train Platform; Yorkshire, England

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Train Platform

Train Platform

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Railroad Track And Grain Elevator

Railroad Track And Grain Elevator

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Shortline Freight Train In The Fog; Alton, Ontario, Canada

Shortline Freight Train In The Fog; Alton, Ontario, Canada

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Train On Scenic Landscape, Yorkshire, England

Train On Scenic Landscape, Yorkshire, England

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Trassagh Viaduck, Co. Armagh, Ireland

Trassagh Viaduck, Co. Armagh, Ireland

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Train In Banff National Park

Train In Banff National Park

Background imageRail Transport Collection: An Oncoming Train

An Oncoming Train

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Train

Train

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Houses of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1935. Creator: Walker Evans

Houses of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1935. Creator: Walker Evans
Houses of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Background imageRail Transport Collection: The logo of the Compagnie internationale des Wagons-lits et des Grands Express Europeens, c. 1940

The logo of the Compagnie internationale des Wagons-lits et des Grands Express Europeens, c. 1940. Private Collection

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Busy Railroad

Busy Railroad
Steam engines on a steel bridge at Richmond, Virginia, circa 1925. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, British Railways, July 1964

York station, British Railways, July 1964
York station, British Railways.A large crowd of schoolchildren from Aberystwyth Schools on the platform as their train arrives. July 1964

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, January 1987

York station, January 1987. Work men cutting back the platform canopy and roof prior to electrification of the east coast main line

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, January 1985

York station, January 1985. A snow spattered station building

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, 6 Jan 1982

York station, 6 Jan 1982. A Class 47 locomotive pulls out of a snow covered York

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Ipswich railway goods shed, about 1911

Ipswich railway goods shed, about 1911
Ipswich station Upper Yard, looking north-west towards two-road goods transhipment shed, about 1911. Line to Lower Yard in the centre foreground, headshunt to the shed on the right

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Liverpool Street station, West, August 1911

Liverpool Street station, West, August 1911
Liverpool Street station, West, 8 August 1911. View under Pindar Street bridge into platforms 1 to 4. Train for Palace Gates in no. 3, with inspection pit, in foreground

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Havant station, London, Brighton & South Coast Railway, 1947

Havant station, London, Brighton & South Coast Railway, 1947
Havant station, London, Brighton & South Coast Railway. General view of the station from the London end, 1947

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Shipley station, British Rail, August 1987

Shipley station, British Rail, August 1987. Shipley to Bingley junction signal box, showing the stations V-shaped configuration

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Wakefield Westgate station, British Rail, January 1987

Wakefield Westgate station, British Rail, January 1987
Wakefield Westgate station, British Rail. View from platform 2, looking south below the footbridge. 22 January 1987

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Wakefield Kirkgate station, British Rail, January 1987

Wakefield Kirkgate station, British Rail, January 1987
Wakefield Kirkgate station, British Rail. View of the station frontage from the approach, with the Wakefield Arms pub on the right. 22 January 1987

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York Carriage and Wagon Works, 1900s

York Carriage and Wagon Works, 1900s
York Carriage and Wagon Works. Interior view along the works, with numerous workers and carriages in various stages of construction. 1900s

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Watson Street, York

Watson Street, York. The Locomotive pub at the corner of Watson Street and Watson Terrace near Holgate Bridge, 1984

Background imageRail Transport Collection: London Victoria station, Southern Railway, 1940

London Victoria station, Southern Railway, 1940
London Victoria station, Southern Railway. View of the station forecourt with buses and taxis. 1940

Background imageRail Transport Collection: London Paddington station, British Railways, 1953

London Paddington station, British Railways, 1953. View along platforms 4 to 7 from the footbridge, with a train waiting at platform 4

Background imageRail Transport Collection: London Paddington Goods station, Great Western Railway, June 1896

London Paddington Goods station, Great Western Railway, June 1896
London Paddington Goods station, Great Western Railway. A mass of twisted metal inside the Birmingham or Northern warehouse after a fire, 22 June 1896

Background imageRail Transport Collection: London Bridge station, South Eastern Railway, Sept 1911

London Bridge station, South Eastern Railway, Sept 1911. Up platform at London Bridge showing the site of the former London and Greenwich terminus

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Kings Cross yard, Great Northern Railway, 31 May 1908

Kings Cross yard, Great Northern Railway, 31 May 1908. Looking south towards main terminus. The bridge was removed in 1914

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Manchester Central station, Cheshire Lines Committee, 29 October 1929. View of the

Manchester Central station, Cheshire Lines Committee, 29 October 1929. View of the station frontage from Windmill Street, with the covered way to the Midland Hotel on the left. It is raining

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Liverpool, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, 24 October 1919. Showing the scene of

Liverpool, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, 24 October 1919. Showing the scene of an accident involving Mr Johnson at the North Mersey Goods Depot

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Railway Station, Central Business District, Dunedin, Otago District, South Island, New Zealand

Railway Station, Central Business District, Dunedin, Otago District, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific




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Rail transport has long been an integral part of the Weald of Kent's history, connecting communities and facilitating trade. Southern Railway recognized its significance with a captivating advertising poster that showcased the region's beauty and accessibility. On November 5, 1981, Class 55 DELTIC locomotive roared through York, representing the power and efficiency of rail travel. This iconic image captured the essence of North Eastern Railway's commitment to providing reliable transportation options. Liverpool Street station stood as a testament to Great Eastern Railway's grandeur on June 1, 1920. Passengers marveled at its architectural splendor while embarking on journeys to various destinations across Britain. Southern Railway enticed travelers with a vibrant poster promoting Ramsgate in 1939. The colorful lithograph highlighted this coastal gem as an idyllic holiday spot easily accessible by rail. Intriguingly, as early as 1888, the Orient Express captivated imaginations with its luxurious offerings. A vintage poster showcasing this legendary train hinted at the allure and adventure awaiting passengers aboard this renowned service. The Forth Bridge symbolized engineering marvel when it opened in Scotland—a testament to railway innovation that connected Edinburgh and Fife seamlessly. London Victoria station exuded elegance during the bustling 1930s under Southern Railway's management. Its grand architecture welcomed commuters from all walks of life into a world of efficient connectivity. Great Western Railway left an indelible mark on London Paddington station since its establishment in 1840—the gateway for countless adventures towards Bristol or beyond—ushering in a new era for rail travel enthusiasts. York station served as North Eastern Railway's crown jewel in August 1906—an impressive structure blending Victorian charm with modern functionality—a hub where dreams took flight amidst steam-filled platforms. Holgate Bridge gracefully spanned York's landscape under London and North Eastern Railway’s watchful eye in 1937—another example of their commitment to seamlessly connecting communities.