Railway Staff Collection (page 3)

"Unsung Heroes: The Dedicated Railway Staff Through the Ages" Step back in time to Wootton Bassett Station in 1893

Railway Staff Collection: War Memorial Locomotive, Remembrance, Brighton Section, Southern Railway, 1930

War Memorial Locomotive, Remembrance, Brighton Section, Southern Railway, 1930
War Memorial Locomotive, " Remembrance, " Brighton Section, Southern Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Railway Staff Collection: Enlarging Tunnels on the City and South London Railway, Shoowing New and Old Diameters, 1930

Enlarging Tunnels on the City and South London Railway, Shoowing New and Old Diameters, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Railway Staff Collection: Left Luggage, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain

Left Luggage, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Left Luggage, 1876. Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands with all his luggage on a railway platform. As the current session of parliament came to an end for the Summer Recess

Railway Staff Collection: A Hitch, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene

A Hitch, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
A Hitch, 1874. The traffic manager receives with annoyance the station masters report. There was growing disquiet at the number of accidents that happened each year on Britains railway network

Railway Staff Collection: Liverpool Street station, East, about 1911

Liverpool Street station, East, about 1911. Taken from the coal stage close to Primrose Street bridge, platform 18 beyond coal wagon. There is a raised water tank at end of platform

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"Unsung Heroes: The Dedicated Railway Staff Through the Ages" Step back in time to Wootton Bassett Station in 1893, where railway staff worked tirelessly to keep the trains running smoothly. From the skilled drivers of 1832 and 1852 depicted by artist J Harris, to the revolutionary minds behind A Railway Revolution in 1874 as captured by Joseph Swain, these individuals were at the forefront of a transportation transformation. Traveling further along history's tracks, we arrive at Hungerford station circa 1906. Here, dedicated railway staff ensured that passengers experienced safe and efficient journeys. Moving forward to Camden Town Engine Sheds in both 1935 and even amidst war-torn times in 1945, we witness their unwavering commitment despite challenging circumstances thanks to Norman Wilkinson's artistry. Venturing across continents, we delve into The London and Southwark Subway of 1890 - an underground marvel brought to life by an unknown creator. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean lies Clinton, Iowa in 1943; women wipers from Chicago and North Western Railroad diligently clean one of its locomotives under Jack Delano's watchful lens. Continuing our journey through America's heartland brings us to Bensenville, Illinois also in '43 - a section crew from Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific R. R. , working together like a well-oiled machine under Jack Delano's observant eye. Further down the line is Chicago itself; within its bustling cityscape lies Illinois Central R. R. , where yet again Jack Delano captures hardworking employees ensuring smooth operations. At Proviso Yard within Chicago stands a roundhouse belonging to C & NW RR - here workers labor tirelessly day after day as seen through Jack Delano's poignant photographs taken during World War II years of '42. Among them is Frederick Batt, brakeman extraordinaire whose dedication shines bright amidst the chaos.