Railway History Collection (#2)

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 Withdrawn in November 1927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

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

Shipley station, British Rail, August 1987. Shipley to Bingley junction signal box, showing the stations V-shaped configuration

Wakefield Westgate station, British Rail, January 1987
Wakefield Westgate station, British Rail. View from platform 2, looking south below the footbridge. 22 January 1987

Wakefield Kirkgate station, British Rail, January 1987
Wakefield Kirkgate station, British Rail. View of the station frontage from the approach, with the Wakefield Arms pub on the right. 22 January 1987

York Carriage and Wagon Works, 1900s
York Carriage and Wagon Works. Interior view along the works, with numerous workers and carriages in various stages of construction. 1900s

Watson Street, York. The Locomotive pub at the corner of Watson Street and Watson Terrace near Holgate Bridge, 1984

London Victoria station, Southern Railway, 1940
London Victoria station, Southern Railway. View of the station forecourt with buses and taxis. 1940

London Paddington station, British Railways, 1953. View along platforms 4 to 7 from the footbridge, with a train waiting at platform 4

London Paddington Goods station, Great Western Railway, June 1896
London Paddington Goods station, Great Western Railway. A mass of twisted metal inside the Birmingham or Northern warehouse after a fire, 22 June 1896

London Bridge station, South Eastern Railway, Sept 1911. Up platform at London Bridge showing the site of the former London and Greenwich terminus

Kings Cross yard, Great Northern Railway, 31 May 1908. Looking south towards main terminus. The bridge was removed in 1914

Ipswich station, about1911
Ipswich station, about 1911. View South from goods junction signal box into station showing up through line as centre track

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Railway History" Step aboard the time machine as we embark on a captivating voyage through railway history. Our first stop takes us back to the early 20th century, where the Harwich/Zeebrugge Train Ferry revolutionized travel between England and Belgium. This groundbreaking innovation opened up new possibilities for trade and tourism. Next, we find ourselves immersed in the golden age of rail travel with an enchanting LNER poster from around 1930. The allure of distant destinations beckons as elegant locomotives whisked passengers away to exciting adventures. Fast forward to November 5th, 1981, when Class 55 DELTIC roared into action, showcasing cutting-edge technology that propelled trains into a new era of speed and efficiency. This iconic locomotive left an indelible mark on British railways. As our journey continues, we arrive at York station – a hub steeped in North Eastern Railway heritage. Here, history comes alive amidst grand architecture and bustling platforms that witnessed countless departures and arrivals throughout time. Liverpool Street station welcomes us next with its Great Eastern Railway legacy dating back to June 1st, 1920. A hive of activity since its inception, this station served as a gateway connecting London's vibrant heart with various corners of Britain. We then venture southwards towards London Victoria station during the glamorous 1930s under Southern Railway's reign. Amidst art deco splendor, travelers embarked on luxurious journeys while being captivated by timeless elegance. Our exploration wouldn't be complete without visiting London Paddington station – birthplace of Great Western Railway in 1840. Here lies an enduring symbol of Victorian engineering marvels that forever changed transportation across western England and beyond. Returning once again to York station but this time transported back to August 1906; we witness firsthand how it evolved over time while remaining steadfast in its commitment to serving passengers with utmost dedication.