Skip to main content

Railway Worker Collection (#2)

"Capturing the Spirit of Railway Workers Through Time" Patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: A maneuver in the station of Clamecy, France

A maneuver in the station of Clamecy, France France Clamecy. Date of Photograph:1910

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Railway station of Vasto: people waiting near a track while a train runs on the opposite track

Railway station of Vasto: people waiting near a track while a train runs on the opposite track Vasto. Date of Photograph:1928 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: The train station of Sermide, province of Mantova

The train station of Sermide, province of Mantova Sermide. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Vaglia train station, Mugello

Vaglia train station, Mugello Vaglia. Date of Photograph:1910-1915 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: A steam train on the tracks of the train station of Foggia

A steam train on the tracks of the train station of Foggia Foggia. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Dignano train station

Dignano train station Dignano. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Castel Bolognese train station, province of Ravenna

Castel Bolognese train station, province of Ravenna Castel Bolognese. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Carrara train station

Carrara train station Carrara. Date of Photograph:1909 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Postcard commemorating the Railwaymen Brigade of the Corps of Engineers

Postcard commemorating the Railwaymen Brigade of the Corps of Engineers Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Falconara train station

Falconara train station Falconara Marittima. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Coccaglio train station, province of Brescia

Coccaglio train station, province of Brescia Coccaglio. Date of Photograph:1904 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Filattiera train station, province of Massa Carrara

Filattiera train station, province of Massa Carrara Filattiera. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Dozza train station, province of Bologna

Dozza train station, province of Bologna Dozza. Date of Photograph:1914 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Cesenatico train station

Cesenatico train station Cesenatico. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Trains moving towards Alexandria Station

Trains moving towards Alexandria Station Alessandria Station. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Snow-covered mountain landscape: in the foreground a locomotive with two railroad men on board

Snow-covered mountain landscape: in the foreground a locomotive with two railroad men on board. One man poses on the tracks leaning one arm on the locomotive Canada. Date of Photograph:1889-1890

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Train in Darjeeling, India. A group of people next to the wagons. In the background

Train in Darjeeling, India. A group of people next to the wagons. In the background, numerous shacks and the rocky wall of a mountain India Darjeeling. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Turin: interior of the railway station of Porta Nuova

Turin: interior of the railway station of Porta Nuova Turin. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Portrait of a group of men, including railroad workers, in front of a locomotive

Portrait of a group of men, including railroad workers, in front of a locomotive. The royal coat ofarms of the house of Savoy is on the engine. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Stretch of the tram that crossed the mountains near Lake Como

Stretch of the tram that crossed the mountains near Lake Como. Above, the tourist town of Brunate is visible. Como environs. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: The Tarquinio locomotive at Porretta Terme railway station

The Tarquinio locomotive at Porretta Terme railway station Porretta Terme. Date of Photograph:ante 1878

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: The old train station of Florence

The old train station of Florence Florence Central Station. Date of Photograph:1928

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Palm Limited, c.1770-1959 (print)

Palm Limited, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673265 Palm Limited, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print)

The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673324 The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: 7379816

7379816

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: 7379815

7379815

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: The London and Southwark Subway, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The London and Southwark Subway, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The London and Southwark Subway, 1890

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943

Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Section crew of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific R.R... Bensenville, Illinois, 1943

Section crew of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific R.R... Bensenville, Illinois, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Section crew of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific R.R. at work, Bensenville, Ill

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Illinois Central R. R. Chicago, Illinois, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano

Illinois Central R. R. Chicago, Illinois, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, Ill. Vernon Brower, riding the foot board of a diesel switch engine at the South Water Street freight terminal

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Workers at the roundhouse of the C & NW RR Proviso Yard, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano

Workers at the roundhouse of the C & NW RR Proviso Yard, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Workers at the roundhouse of the C & NW RR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad] Proviso Yard, Chicago, Ill

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Frederick Batt, brakeman, on the C & NW RR, at Proviso yard, Chicago, Ill. 1942

Frederick Batt, brakeman, on the C & NW RR, at Proviso yard, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Frederick Batt, brakeman, on the C & NW RR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad], at Proviso yard, Chicago, Ill

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: A train (or 'cut') being pushed out of a receiving... Proviso yard, C & NW RR. Chicago, Ill

A train (or "cut") being pushed out of a receiving... Proviso yard, C & NW RR. Chicago, Ill
A train (or " cut" ) being pushed out of a receiving yard toward the hump. A brakeman rides each train to signal the engineer in the locomotive at the rear; Proviso yard, C & NW RR

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Two employees at the roundhouse at Proviso yard, C & NW RR, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano

Two employees at the roundhouse at Proviso yard, C & NW RR, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Two employees at the roundhouse at Proviso yard, C & NW RR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad], Chicago, Ill

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Washing one of the Santa Fe R.R. 54 hundred horse power diesel freight... Argentine, Kansas, 1943

Washing one of the Santa Fe R.R. 54 hundred horse power diesel freight... Argentine, Kansas, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Washing one of the Santa Fe R.R. 54 hundred horse power diesel freight locomotives in the roundhouse, Argentine, Kansas. Argentine yard is at Kansas City, Kansas

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Activity in the Santa Fe R. R. yard, Los Angeles, Calif. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano

Activity in the Santa Fe R. R. yard, Los Angeles, Calif. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Activity in the Santa Fe R.R. yard, Los Angeles, Calif. Due to blackout regulations, flood lights, switch lights, locomotive headlights

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signal with a 'fusee'... 1943. Creator: Jack Delano

Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signal with a "fusee"... 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Indiana Harbor Belt RR, switchman demonstrating signal with a " fusee" - used at twilight and dawn - when visibility is poor. This signal means " stop." Calumet City, Ill

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Daniel Senise throwing a switch while at work in an Indiana Harbor Belt Line railroad yard, 1943

Daniel Senise throwing a switch while at work in an Indiana Harbor Belt Line railroad yard, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Daniel Senise throwing a switch while at work in an Indiana Harbor Belt Line railroad yard

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Yardman, Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Yardman, Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Yardman. Grand Island, Nebraska

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Railroad yards, Kearney, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Railroad yards, Kearney, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Railroad yards, Kearney, Nebraska. Overland train passengers go back to their cars after ten minute train stop on trip between San Francisco and Chicago

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Brakeman on the Challenger, Nevada, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Brakeman on the Challenger, Nevada, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Brakeman on the Challenger. Nevada

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Yardmen, Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Yardmen, Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Yardmen. Grand Island, Nebraska

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: The 'Challenger', Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

The "Challenger", Grand Island, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The " Challenger." Grand Island, Nebraska

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: The Russians in Central Asia, view of the Transcaspian Railway, 1888. Creator: Unknown

The Russians in Central Asia, view of the Transcaspian Railway, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Russians in Central Asia, view of the Transcaspian Railway, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: On Duty in a London Signal-Box (engraving)

On Duty in a London Signal-Box (engraving)
7188338 On Duty in a London Signal-Box (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Duty in a London Signal-Box)

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: Railway alphabet Rs T U V, 1860 (illustration)

Railway alphabet Rs T U V, 1860 (illustration)
7206895 Railway alphabet Rs T U V, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rs T U V: Rails, Station, Tunnel, One, Viaduct)

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET K, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET K, 1860 (illustration)
7206887 RAILWAY ALPHABET K, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K: The headdress of his Kepi, a caretaker)

Background imageRailway Worker Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET R, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET R, 1860 (illustration)
7206896 RAILWAY ALPHABET R, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A: Look at the Tracks on which the steam)




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Capturing the Spirit of Railway Workers Through Time" Patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex, May 1948: Dedicated railway workers ensuring safety and efficiency along the tracks. Kings Cross station, London, British Railways, c1949-1950: The bustling hub where railway workers orchestrate seamless journeys for countless passengers. Testing electrified railway lines by steam train in Swanley, Kent. 1938: Pioneering railway workers pushing boundaries to modernize transportation infrastructure. Four crew members enjoying a break, 1950: Moments of camaraderie and respite amidst the demanding responsibilities of railway work. York station, North Eastern Railway, c1910: A glimpse into the past when diligent railway workers ensured smooth operations at one of England's busiest stations. Camden Town Engine Sheds c. 1935 (1945). Creator: Norman Wilkinson): Skilled hands maintaining locomotives at Camden Town Engine Sheds - a testament to craftsmanship and expertise. The London and Southwark Subway, 1890 (Creator: Unknown): Early pioneers shaping underground railways with unwavering dedication and ingenuity. Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of. . Clinton Iowa 1943 (Creator: Jack Delano): Breaking barriers as women contribute their skills to keep railways spotless during wartime efforts. Section crew of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific R. R. . Bensenville Illinois 1943 (Creator Jack Delano): Hardworking section crews laboring tirelessly to maintain railroad tracks for safe travels across America's heartland. Illinois Central R. R. Chicago Illinois 1943 (Creator Jack Delano): Amidst wartime challenges, railway workers on Illinois Central R. R. keep vital connections alive through their resilience and dedication. Workers at roundhouse C & NW RR Proviso Yard, Chicago Ill.