Railway History Collection (#7)

York Depot. Four class 55 Deltic locomotives in a row

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

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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.