Railway History Collection (#9)

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

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

York, Londesboro Arms Hotel, Petergate, 1980

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

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

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

York station, British Rail carriage sheds, 1979

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

London Victoria station, Southern Railway, about 1935. View from the station building of the Wilton Street area, showing parked motor cars and a row of shops across the street

London Bridge station, London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, 1900. Staff photo at London Bridge. Mr Pink is standing, second left in the back row

Driver talking to guard

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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.