Rail Transport Collection (page 6)

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_032
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. Looking along a platform in Liverpool Street Station towards a railway employee driving an electric trolley

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_031
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. Looking along a platform in Liverpool Street Station towards a figure walking past a steam engine, with a beam of sunlight shining down through the shed roof

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_027
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. Beams of sunlight shining on a train standing at Liverpool Street Station

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_024
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. A porter loading a trolley at Liverpool Street Station, with a beam of sunlight shining down on him from above

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_025
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. A figure walking along a platform next to a train standing at Liverpool Street Station, with a beam of sunlight shining on them through the train shed roof

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_023
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. A guard waving a train off

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_021
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. A view along a platform at Liverpool Street Station, showing beams of sunlight shining through the train shed roof on to the tracks

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_019
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. A view across the train shed

Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_034
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. Looking along a platform in Liverpool Street Station towards two porters with beams of sunlight shining on them through the train shed roof

London Midland & Scottish Railway's ‘Coronation Scot
May 1937: The sleek Coronation Scot 4-6-8 locomotive at Crewe. The 1930s saw remarkable advances in railway technology, which produced improved journey times and better comfort for travellers

A London and North Eastern Railway poster advertising train travel to Lincoln, 1930 (colour lithograph)
1769929 A London and North Eastern Railway poster advertising train travel to Lincoln, 1930 (colour lithograph) by Forsyth

Home Again, (oil on canvas)
991397 Home Again, (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 91.5x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Again. Arthur John Elsley (1861-1952). Oil on canvas

Earls Court Exhibition Tunnel Construction
1st May 1936: Six underground railway tunnels run under the Earls Court Exhibition building which is under construction near Earls Court Station, London

The Underground
February 1927: Part of the tunnel being built at Piccadilly Circus tube station. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Going Overseas
21st September 1926: Soldiers at Uxbridge Station, London, before leaving for Egypt and Iraq. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

London Tube
circa 1930: A passenger takes a ticket from the machine at Piccadilly Circus underground station. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Freight Car, 1937 (oil on canvas)
1767586 Freight Car, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Dove, Arthur Garfield (1880-1946); 50.8x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Freight Car. Arthur Garfield Dove (1880-1946). Oil on canvas

Undergound map of London, 1926 (colour litho)
1198177 Undergound map of London, 1926 (colour litho) by Gossop, Reginald Percy (1876-1951); 101x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gossop)

Poster advertising LNER east coast routes to Edinburgh, 1935 (colour lithograph)
1198165 Poster advertising LNER east coast routes to Edinburgh, 1935 (colour lithograph) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Exactitude, 1932 (colour lithograph)
1197897 Exactitude, 1932 (colour lithograph) by Fix-Masseau, Pierre Felix (1869-1937); 99x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph)
1198193 A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 25x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A British Railways poster advertising Durham, c. 1935 (colour lithograph)
1769933 A British Railways poster advertising Durham, c.1935 (colour lithograph) by Lee, Sydney (1866-1949); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A British Railways poster advertising Durham)

The El, New York, 1894 (oil on canvas)
823316 The El, New York, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 45.7x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The El, New York. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935)

On the Rondout (oil on canvas)
823149 On the Rondout (oil on canvas) by Bentley, John William (1880-1951); 64x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Rondout. John William Bentley (1880-1951). Oil on canvas

In the Lock, Miraflores, 1913 (oil on canvas)
984855 In the Lock, Miraflores, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Clark, Alson Skinner (1876-1949); 64.8x80.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Lock, Miraflores. Alson Skinner Clark (1876-1949)

Poster advertising South Devon, 1946 (colour lithograph)
1198161 Poster advertising South Devon, 1946 (colour lithograph) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Invitation to Travel; Invitation au Voyage, 1929 (oil on canvas)
656608 Invitation to Travel; Invitation au Voyage, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Roy, Pierre (1880-1950); 92x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to Travel; Invitation au Voyage)

The Passing of the Train - Regoyos y Valdes, Dario de (1857-1913) - 1902 - Oil on wood - 35x55 - Museo Carmen Thyssen
FIA5398853 The Passing of the Train - Regoyos y Valdes, Dario de (1857-1913) - 1902 - Oil on wood - 35x55 - Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga by Regoyos y Valdes

The Tube Train, c. 1930 (linocut printed in colours on tissue japan)
828011 The Tube Train, c.1930 (linocut printed in colours on tissue japan) by Power, Cyril Edward (1874-1951); 31x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tube Train)

Easter Holiday Half Fare
April 1928: A young Easter holiday maker tries to reach up to the ticket office window to buy his ticket. (Photo by Walter Bellamy/London Express/Getty Images)

Train Camouflage
circa 1916: Soldiers preparing a railway howitzer for action by covering it with pine branches. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Monkey Commuters
circa 1930: Monkeys watching commuters on a railway platform in India. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Staff And Engine
circa 1930: Railway employees beside a steam locomotive. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Time For Bed
September 1928: Interior of the sleeping coaches on American Railways. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

A Fond Farewell
circa 1927: A soldier kissing his child goodbye before leaving for India. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Old steam train, Hejaz railway station in Al Ula, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Middle East

Sevenoaks Rail Crash
August 1927: Workmen dig out the locomotive of the 2-6-4 tank engine which crashed near Sevenoaks on the Southern Railway. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Rail Workers
13th January 1925: Signalman Roberts of Liverpool Street Station, London, synchronising the clocks which send the time out to all the signal boxes. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

All Clear?
circa 1955: The snow has been cleared after a snowstorm and a trial run is being taken to check the line on a mountain railway. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Train Guard
1929: A railway guard sounds the all clear signal at Gare du Nord in Paris. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Ferry Station
12th March 1870: Illustrated London News - Proposed Channel Railway Ferry Station And Pier At Dover - pub. 1870 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Under the Alps
13th February 1869: Engineers building a railway tunnel under Mount Cenis in the Alps. Original Publication: Illustrated London News (Photo by Illustrated London News/Getty Images)

Opening of the Munich-Augsburg railway on September 1st, 1839, 1839. Private Collection

Exposition universelle 1900. Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, 1900. Private Collection

Rock Face Railway
circa 1910: A train passes through a stretch of the Colombo to Kandy railway in Ceylon, constructed on a narrow piece of rock face. (Photo by Spencer Arnold Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Poster advertising travel to Graubunden by the Swiss company Rhaetian Railway
1197946 Poster advertising travel to Graubunden by the Swiss company Rhaetian Railway, 1916 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux

Canadian Pacific Railway (albumen print)
1766835 Canadian Pacific Railway (albumen print) by Notman, William (1826-91); 23.8x19.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian Pacific Railway. William Notman and Son (1896-1891)

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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.