Railroad Collection (page 2)

Road, railway, and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges, Mangamaunu, near Kaikoura, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

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RAILWAY POSTER, 1870s. A Chicago and North-Western Railway poster of the 1870s promoting free homestead lands in the Dakota Territory

Mount Rainier and Gateway to the City of Tacoma, USA (note the Old City hall - 8193) - sitting above the extensive Northern Pacific Railroad freight depot (yards) and the Thea Foss Waterway

Pacific Railroad, Costa Rica - Puente Rio Grande
Pacific Railroad Bridge over the Rio Grande - Costa Rica Date: circa 1908

Historic coal mining stream train in tundra, Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Crowds admiring the Horse Guards at St. James Park in London, England, on a French railway poster of 1908 promoting
LONDON: HORSE GUARDS. Crowds admiring the Horse Guards at St. James Park in London, England, on a French railway poster of 1908 promoting travel between Paris and London

Dearborn Street Station, Chicago, Ill. Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Dearborn Street Station, Chicago, Ill. Postcard

Glenfinnan Viaduct
Jure Kravanja

Railway track, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River, Colorado, 1880 s

1940s East Africa - train Limuru escarpment, Kenya
1940s East Africa - train descending the Limuru escarpment, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) (oil on canvas)
BAG126996 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) (oil on canvas) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); 127x101.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Power locomotive, 1945 (colour litho)
PNP246698 Power locomotive, 1945 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: painted by Alexander Leydenfrost for the company calendar;)

Railroad depot and train, Reno, Nevada, USA. circa 1930s

By Road and Rail in Catland, 20th
STC61951 By Road and Rail in Catland, 20th by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Lines in Liege
Jeroen van de Wiel

La Ligne Electrique du Simplon, 1928. Private Collection

Railway station at Chanute, Kansas, USA, on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. Date: circa 1920

Great Northern Depot, Viborg, South Dakota, USA
Great Northern Railroad Depot, Viborg, South Dakota, USA, with a train in the station and people on the platform. Date: 1911

POSTER: RAILROAD, 1952. The most important wheels in America. Lithograph by Joseph Binder for the Association of American Railroads, 1952

HALIFAX HARBOR, 1917. View of the wreckage in the railroad yards on the Richmond side of Halifax harbor following the disastrous explosion and fire of 6 December 1917

Railway alongside Cranberry lake, NY State, USA
Men at work on the new railway at the side of Cranberry Lake, near Childwold, New York State, USA, constructed for the Emporium Lumber Company. Date: circa 1913

Source Size = 3745 x 1216
THE ACCIDENT NEAR NAGPUR ON THE GREAT INDIAN PENINSULA RAILWAY: The wreck of the leading engine is shown lying upon its side

Map of European Railway Lines

Source Size = 1872 x 1674
Anniversary of the Opening of the First English Railway: George Stephensons " locomotion" (" puffing Billy" ), September 26, 1874

The American Railway Scene at Hornellsville, Erie Railway (print, 1874)
BAL32905 The American Railway Scene at Hornellsville, Erie Railway (print, 1874) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Steam trains and carriages, passing through golfcourse, North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, August

Map of French Railway Lines

The Rocket, locomotive of George and Robert Stephenson

Opening of the Exeter and Exmouth Railway: Arrival of the First Train at Exmouth

The main facade of the Fez railway station, Morocco

Old Train Station, Puerto Madryn, The Welsh Settlement, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Odakyu Romance Car
大山　儀高

The street of Komlapur station
Md. Arifuzzaman

Nostalgia Train
Tong Zhang

Station history
Refat

City Upside Down
Al Barizi

Vintage Train Outer Space
Al Barizi

other door
Ali Ayer

Yoga Silhouette
Mette Handberg

Winter
Rico Cavallo

rush
fotomarion

Aerial subway in New York, c.1910 (photo)
7293135 Aerial subway in New York, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. USA. Aerial subway in Chatham Square, Chinatown, New York. Photo, USA, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Elevated railway, New York, c.1910-20 (print)
7292970 Elevated railway, New York, c.1910-20 (print); (add.info.: Geography. USA. Elevated railway in New York. Postcard, USA, ca 1910-20.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper)
7426800 Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 (engraving)
8766921 An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 ( From Charlottemburg to Spandau ) 1886); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Scotch Express Quadrille, c1870 (hand tinted lithograph on paper)
8836217 Scotch Express Quadrille, c1870 (hand tinted lithograph on paper) by Emery, George (b.1821); 36 x 26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Rail-Way, 1840 (litho on paper)
8681127 Rail-Way, 1840 (litho on paper) by Lindsay, Thomas (1793-1861); 16x23 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Muddle-Puddle Porter, 1877 (tinted litho on paper)
8681126 Muddle-Puddle Porter, 1877 (tinted litho on paper) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); 29x22 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

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"The Golden Era of Railroads: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the glamorous era of rail travel with iconic images that capture the essence of a bygone age. The Blue Comet train, known for its luxurious amenities and impeccable service, epitomizes the grandeur and elegance of train travel. As it departs from Grand Central Terminal in New York City circa 1930, one can only imagine the excitement and anticipation felt by passengers embarking on their adventures. The Spirit of Progress beckons us to explore further as we encounter a captivating poster advertising the Orient Express in 1888. This legendary train became synonymous with opulence and intrigue, whisking travelers away on unforgettable journeys across Europe. Union Station in Portland, Maine stands as a testament to America's love affair with trains. Its magnificent architecture serves as a gateway to new destinations and possibilities. Similarly, Simplon-Orient-Express transports our imagination from London to Cairo during the early 1930s – an extraordinary feat that connected continents. Venturing westward, we discover New Pavilion Saltair amidst bathers enjoying leisurely days by Salt Lake City's shores. This idyllic scene showcases how railways brought joy and recreation to communities across America. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Union Railway Station emerges as a symbol of progress and industrial might. Steam trains chug along its tracks, carrying goods and dreams alike towards an ever-evolving future. Traveling beyond borders takes us on A Peep at the Train journey through India in 1892 – capturing vibrant landscapes through pencil sketches infused with watercolors. It reminds us that railways have always been bridges between cultures and civilizations. A woman aboard a train captures our attention next; her date set against the backdrop of bustling stations evokes nostalgia for simpler times when romance bloomed amidst rhythmic clatterings on steel tracks. Finally, we witness modernity colliding with tradition as Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan's bullet train, races past Mount Fuji.