Railway Transport 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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"Tracing the Legacy of Railway Transport: A Journey through Time" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating journey through the annals of railway transport, where history unfolds before our eyes. Let's dive into some remarkable moments that have shaped this iconic mode of transportation. On 5th November 1981, the mighty Class 55 DELTIC roared through York, leaving an indelible mark in railway history. Its power and speed epitomized the advancements made in locomotive technology during that era. Transporting us back to another time, we arrive at Liverpool Street station on 1st June 1920. Here, amidst bustling crowds, the Great Eastern Railway stood tall as a testament to progress and connectivity. In the enchanting ambiance of London Victoria station during the glamorous 1930s, Southern Railway reigned supreme. This architectural marvel served as a gateway for countless journeys and dreams. The year was 1840 when London Paddington station first opened its doors under Great Western Railway's watchful eye. It marked not only a new chapter in rail travel but also laid down foundations for future innovations. Fast forward to August 1906; York station embraced modernity under North Eastern Railway's guidance. This pivotal moment showcased how railways became lifelines connecting communities far and wide. Holgate Bridge in York witnessed yet another milestone in railway history during its transformation by London and North Eastern Railway in 1937. The bridge stands today as a symbol of engineering brilliance intertwined with beauty. Kings Cross station holds stories aplenty within its walls – from being home to Great Northern Railway to witnessing British Railways' evolution around c1949-1950. Each passing decade brought fresh tales etched into this grand terminus's fabric. As we step onto York station once more in 1953, nostalgia fills the air while reminiscing about cherished memories created within these hallowed halls throughout generations past.