Railway Travel Collection (#9)

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

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

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Rich History of Railway Travel" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of railway travel. This photograph by Cyril Herbert, taken on 5 November 1981, showcases a magnificent steam locomotive pulling an express train. The sheer power and elegance of this Class 55 DELTIC is truly awe-inspiring. Transporting us further into history, we find ourselves at Liverpool Street station on 1 June 1920. Here, the Great Eastern Railway stands as a testament to the golden age of rail travel. Passengers bustling about, eagerly awaiting their next adventure. Moving southwards to London Victoria station during the enchanting era of the 1930s, we witness Southern Railway's grandeur unfold before our eyes. The hustle and bustle intermingled with architectural splendor create an atmosphere that transports us to a bygone era. Let us not forget London Paddington station's significance as it proudly represents Great Western Railway's inception in 1840. A hub for innovation and progress, this iconic landmark has witnessed countless journeys throughout its storied past. In Manningtree, Essex during May 1948, we catch a glimpse of dedicated workers patrolling the permanent way - ensuring safety and efficiency along these tracks that connect cities and communities alike. Venturing up north to York station under North Eastern Railway's watchful eye in August 1906 reveals a bustling hive of activity. Passengers from all walks of life embark on adventures or reunite with loved ones amidst this vibrant transportation hub. Holgate Bridge in York serves as another reminder of London and North Eastern Railway's influence over railway travel during its peak years in 1937. Its arches gracefully frame passing trains while evoking nostalgia for simpler times. Finally arriving at Kings Cross station - first under Great Northern Railway then British Railways' ownership - we witness timeless scenes unfolding before our very eyes.