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Rail Transport Collection (#19)

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

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York Motive Power Depot. 5 November 1981

York Motive Power Depot. 5 November 1981. Depot staff pose in front of the Deltic locomotives they worked upon

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York Depot

York Depot. Four class 55 Deltic locomotives in a row

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York Locomotive Works, c1908

York Locomotive Works, c1908
York Locomotive Works. Interior elevated view of the works, with two rows of locomotives under construction. c1908

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, March 1987

York station, March 1987. Platform 9 from the footbridge

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, December 1986

York station, December 1986. A night time view into the station from the north end

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, 24 September 1986

York station, 24 September 1986
York station, September 1986. Carts carrying mail await the 22.00 hours Newcastle to London St Pancras mail train

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, July 1984

York station, July 1984
York station. View of the British Rail signal and telecommunications centre and workshop at the rear of the station, taken from the National Railway Museum footbridge. July 1984

Background imageRail Transport Collection: National Railway Museum, York, July 1984

National Railway Museum, York, July 1984
National Railway Museum, York. View along Leeman Road from the footbridge. July 1984

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Near Scarborough Bridge, York, 14 August 1984

Near Scarborough Bridge, York, 14 August 1984
Class 47 diesel locomotive north of Scarborough Bridge, York, en route for Scarborough. 14 August 1984

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Tang Hall Lane, York, August 1984

Tang Hall Lane, York, August 1984
Tang Hall Lane, York, North Eastern Railway cottage homes, built in 1931

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Tang Hall Lane, York

Tang Hall Lane, York, North Eastern Railway cottage homes, built in 1931

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Holgate Bridge, York, June 1983

Holgate Bridge, York, June 1983
Holgate Bridge, York, a northbound Inter City 125 high speed train approaching York station under Holgate Bridge. June 1983

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York Motive Power Depot. August 10th 1981

York Motive Power Depot. August 10th 1981
York Motive Power Depot.August 10 1981. Four diesel locomotives in the depot, including a Class 47

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York North Motive Power Depot, c1967

York North Motive Power Depot, c1967
York North Motive Power Depot. A4 locomotive no. 60019 Bittern and V2 locomotive no. 60831. c1967

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York North Motive Power Depot, 1920s

York North Motive Power Depot, 1920s
York North Motive Power Depot. London & North Eastern Railway locomotive N12 0-6-2T no. 2485, with two other locomotives alongside. 1920s

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York station, 19 August 1982

York station, 19 August 1982
York station. The 08.40 York to Aberdeen service leaving the station. 19 August 1982

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York Station Hotel, May 1982

York Station Hotel, May 1982. A crane making repairs to an upper level of the hotel

Background imageRail Transport Collection: York. 6 Jan 1982

York. 6 Jan 1982. A diesel multiple unit leaving a flooded York. Taken from the NRM roof

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Scarborough Bridge, York. 6 Jan 1982

Scarborough Bridge, York. 6 Jan 1982. Taken from the motive power footbridge shwoing the extent of flooding caused by snow on the River Ouse

Background imageRail Transport Collection: Marble Arch, York. 6 Jan 1982

Marble Arch, York. 6 Jan 1982. Floods in the road tunnel underneath the station on Leeman Road




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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.