Rail Travel Collection (#8)

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

York station, March 1987. Platform 9 from the footbridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

York station, 23 September 1981. A diesel multiple unit awaits departure at York station

Dringhouses, York, March 11th 1981. A passenger train passing through the York suburb

Coulton, York, March 11th 1981
Colton, York, March 11th 1981. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train

Coulton, York
Colton, York. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train. November 1981

York, Leeman Road. View of the road tunnel showing a pool of water collecting at the side of pedestrian walkway

York, Old station, Toft Green. Entrance to the original York Station

York, Londesboro Arms Hotel, Petergate, 1980

York, Near the York South signal box. Footbridge over the goods lines near the goods yard

York, St Pauls Terrace, 15 September 1980. Speculative housing from around 1875. These were probably built to house North Eastern Railway carriage works

York station, British Rail, April 1980
York station, British Rail. The station frontage viewed from the city walls, with daffodils in bloom in the foreground. April 1980

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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.