Rail Travel Collection (#2)

Outing by train JLP01_08_08838
Laing staff and family members inside a train carriage during an outing of the London office to Bournemouth. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with

Train journey JLP01_08_008834
A man and young girl seated in a train carriage with refreshments during an outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth, with the man reading a special coronation edition of Team Spirit

Office outing JLP01_08_008887
BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL STATION, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A long queue of people at Bournemouth train station during an outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth

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)

Poster advertising Le Markstein a new ski resort in the Vosges with Railways of Alsace and Lorraine (colour litho)
PER190926 Poster advertising Le Markstein a new ski resort in the Vosges with Railways of Alsace and Lorraine (colour litho) by Choucard (fl.c.1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway showing the line as surveyed by George Stephenson (colour litho)
3697573 Map of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway showing the line as surveyed by George Stephenson (colour litho) by English School

Greeley Square, seen from Broadway and 34th St. New York City, 1898 (litho)
745269 Greeley Square, seen from Broadway and 34th St. New York City, 1898 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Arrival of the husbands by train, 1908 (colour litho)
CHT206282 Arrival of the husbands by train, 1908 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Reproduction of a poster advertising the Auvergne Railway, France
STC138826 Reproduction of a poster advertising the Auvergne Railway, France, 1892 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 98x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Porters and passengers outside Nicholas Railway Station, Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg
833387 Porters and passengers outside Nicholas Railway Station, Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, 1913 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Porters and passengers outside Nicholas Railway Station, Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg
833378 Porters and passengers outside Nicholas Railway Station, Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Workers carrying out repairs to tram lines, St Petersburg, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
833374 Workers carrying out repairs to tram lines, St Petersburg, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Poster advertising the Compagnie des Wagons-Lits et des Grands Express Europeens
CHT199696 Poster advertising the Compagnie des Wagons-Lits et des Grands Express Europeens, London to St Petersburg, early 20th century (colour litho) by French School

Tsarskoye Selo Railway Station, St Petersburg, after 1904 (b / w photo)
745389 Tsarskoye Selo Railway Station, St Petersburg, after 1904 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

George Stephenson (oil on canvas)
BAL5735 George Stephenson (oil on canvas) by Lucas, John (1807-74); Institute of Mechanical Engineers, London, UK; (add.info.: George Stephenson (1781-1848)

George Stephenson (1781-1848) (engraving)
KW177786 George Stephenson (1781-1848) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Posters advertising the Chemin de Fer d Orleans, c. 1900-05 (colour litho)
CHT199688 Posters advertising the Chemin de Fer d Orleans, c.1900-05 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Southwards to the Sun, poster advertising the International Sleeping Car Train
CHT199687 Southwards to the Sun, poster advertising the International Sleeping Car Train Company services to the French Riviera, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Sheffield Weekly Telegraph poster: a happy find, 1901
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13805

The Second Class Carriage, 1864 (w / c, ink wash & charcoal on paper)
WLT204685 The Second Class Carriage, 1864 (w/c, ink wash & charcoal on paper) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 20.5x30.1 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

City of York aerial view, 10 June 1951. View of the city looking north with train station at the bottom showing the minster and Rivers Ouse and Foss

York station, the prototype Deltic diesel locomotive with a steam train

Midland Railway Class 3, 4-4-0 (700 class) steam locomotive. Drawing no. 08-7560
Midland Railway Class 3, 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 700. Built Derby in September 1900 as 2606. Renumbered as 700 in 1907. Withdrawn in November 1927

Ipswich railway goods yard, about 1911. General view of Upper Yard, looking south-west from near London Road bridge in the up direction towards Ipswich station

York locomotive yard signal box, North Eastern Railway
York Locomotive Yard signal box, North Eastern Railway. View of the signal box from across the tracks, with several staff posing on the balcony and the tracks, about 1910

Paddington, Great Western Royal Hotel, designed by Philip Hardwick and erected in 1850-1852. General view from an elevated position in a nearby building, showing the frontage and part of one side

London Bridge station, British Railways, c1948. View from Borough Market Junction, looking down on an overbridge and shops

Kings Cross station, departure of the Coronation service, 1937
Kings Cross station, Great Northern Railway. Looking into the station. A4 class locomotive number 4489 Dominion of Canada is about to depart the station with the trial run of the Coronation service

Train Tracks Lightly Covered With Snow; Alberta, Canada

Speeding Passenger Train; Yorkshire, England

Bench On Train Platform; Yorkshire, England

Train Platform

Railroad Track And Grain Elevator

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

Train In Banff National Park

An Oncoming Train

Train

Typical 19th - century steam locomotive built and used in United States of America

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

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

York station, January 1985. A snow spattered station building

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

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

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

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

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"Journey through Time: A Glimpse into the Fascinating World of Rail Travel" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden age with this captivating collection of railway posters and iconic moments. From the c1908 Railway poster showcasing the allure of train journeys to the Class 55 DELTIC locomotive thundering through on 5 November 1981, each image tells a unique story. Transport yourself to York, where the North Eastern Railway proudly stands as a testament to its historical significance. Witness Liverpool Street station bustling with life on that memorable day, 1 June 1920, when Great Eastern Railway reigned supreme. London Victoria station beckons you into its charm from the enchanting 1930s era under Southern Railway's reign. Marvel at London Paddington station's grandeur since its inception by Great Western Railway in 1840 - an architectural masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The August 1906 photograph captures York station in all its glory during North Eastern Railway's heyday, while Holgate Bridge showcases London and North Eastern Railway's commitment to engineering excellence in 1937. Venture further south to Kings Cross station, where both Great Northern Railway and British Railways left their indelible mark on this iconic hub. Experience a moment frozen in time at Kings Cross station captured between c1949-1950 under British Railways' watchful eye. Finally, transport yourself back to York once more for a glimpse into everyday life at this bustling junction in 1953. Rail travel is not just about reaching your destination; it is about embarking on an unforgettable journey filled with history, innovation, and human connection. These images serve as reminders of how railways have shaped our world and continue to captivate us today – inviting us all aboard for an adventure like no other.