Railway Crossing Collection

Warning sign, rail traffic

White Gates Level Crossing MOT01_01_19
White Gates Level Crossing, Canning Town, Newham, Greater London. Vans and horse-drawn carts on the White Gates Level Crossing

Look Out for the Engine While the Bell Rings, 1863 (oil on canvas)
822751 Look Out for the Engine While the Bell Rings, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 41x66.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Look Out for the Engine While the Bell Rings)

En route from Caen to Paris: a railway crossing (colour litho)
3621996 En route from Caen to Paris: a railway crossing (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: En route from Caen to Paris: a railway crossing)

Railway crossing, Newcastle Station (colour photo)
3094052 Railway crossing, Newcastle Station (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway crossing, Newcastle Station)

Railway Crossing In The Fog

Railway and road repairs taking place at Westwood Erith, London. 1937

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"Caution: Rail Traffic Ahead! The Railway Crossing Experience" Step into a world where white gates stand tall, warning signs beckon attention, and the sound of ringing bells fills the air. From historic oil paintings to vibrant lithographs, railway crossings have captured our fascination for centuries. In "Look Out for the Engine While the Bell Rings, " an 1863 masterpiece on canvas, we witness the timeless allure of these crossings. En route from Caen to Paris, a color lithograph transports us to a bustling railway crossing that connects cities and lives. A vivid photograph captures Newcastle Station's lively scene as trains glide through its railway crossing. But not all is clear-cut in this captivating realm; sometimes fog blankets these intersections with mystery and intrigue. Imagine standing at a railway crossing shrouded in mist – an eerie yet mesmerizing sight that sparks curiosity within us all. Beyond their aesthetic appeal lies another side of railway crossings – one of constant maintenance and repair. In Westwood Erith, London during 1937, both railroads and roads underwent extensive renovation at this very spot. Witnessing such efforts reminds us of the intricate systems behind every functioning railway crossing. Across continents lies Detroit's Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village – home to an iconic American railroad exhibit featuring none other than a meticulously preserved railway crossing experience from Michigan itself. Whether it be admiring art or witnessing real-life road repairs taking place before our eyes, there is something undeniably captivating about these junctions between rail and road. So next time you find yourself near a railway crossing, take a moment to appreciate its rich history and significance in connecting people across time and space.