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Rail Travel Collection (#9)

"Journey through Time

Background imageRail Travel 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 Travel Collection: York Station Hotel, May 1982

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York. 6 Jan 1982

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

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

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station, 23 September 1981

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: Dringhouses, York, March 11th 1981

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: Coulton, York, March 11th 1981

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: Coulton, York

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York, Leeman Road

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York, Old station, Toft Green

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York, Londesboro Arms Hotel, Petergate

York, Londesboro Arms Hotel, Petergate, 1980

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York, Near the York South signal box

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York, St Pauls Terrace, 15 September 1980

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station, British Rail, April 1980

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

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station, British Rail

York station, British Rail carriage sheds, 1979

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1938

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1938. LNER class A4 Dominion of New Zealand on the Flying Scotsman sercive arriving into York

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1946

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1946. Classs A4 number 4463 Sparrowhawk at York station in wartime black livery, with a canopy damaged in an air raid in the background

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York (south), North Eastern Railway

York (south), North Eastern Railway. South signal gantry with goods lines off to the left and roundhouse locomotive shed centre with the locomotive signal box of centre of the photo

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station staff, London & North Eastern Railway

York station staff, London & North Eastern Railway. A group of staff under the station roof, about 1925

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station, North Eastern Railway, c1906

York station, North Eastern Railway, c1906
York station, North Eastern Railway. Reproduction of a painted photograph by F Moore, looking towards the station from the south, with six locomotives facing the camera

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station and the city of York, London & North Eastern Railway

York station and the city of York, London & North Eastern Railway. Panoramic view of the city from the south, with the station on the left and Scarborough Bridge across the River Ouse

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York goods warehouse, North Eastern Railway, 1908

York goods warehouse, North Eastern Railway, 1908. The exterior of the goods warehouse and weighbridge, with horse drawn carts. This building is now part of the National Railway Museum

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station, North Eastern Railway, 1906

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1906
York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906. General view of the station from platform 4 looking north

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York (old station), North Eastern Railway, 1908

York (old station), North Eastern Railway, 1908. The roadside entrance to the station

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York North Eastern Railway. August 1909

York North Eastern Railway. August 1909
York, North Eastern Railway. August 1909.The interior of the York South end signal box. This box contained 295 levers

Background imageRail Travel Collection: Water Works Signal Box, York

Water Works Signal Box, York. Inside the signal box three signalmen work telegraph block instruments and signal levers

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York station, North Eastern Railway, 1922

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1922. View into the busy station from the south. A Lancashire & Yorkshire 4-4-2 is departing on a west bound express

Background imageRail Travel Collection: York, North Eastern Railway, Locomotive number 119

York, North Eastern Railway, Locomotive number 119
York, North Eastern Railway locomotive number 119 at York station, with the roundhouse engine shed in the background. Men and a boy pose in front of the engine and on the footplate

Background imageRail Travel Collection: London Victoria station, British Rail, November 1985

London Victoria station, British Rail, November 1985
London Victoria station, British Rail. View of the concourse on the Brighton side of the station, showing the large train departures board above the entrances to platforms 9 to 12. November 1985

Background imageRail Travel Collection: London Victoria station, South Eastern & Chatham Railway

London Victoria station, South Eastern & Chatham Railway
London Victoria station, Southern Railway about 1939. A crowded scene inside the station, with an arched sign over the entrance to the platform for the Golden Arrow London to Paris service




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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.