Railways Collection (page 3)

Villers-sur-Mer poster
Travel poster from national railways for the French seaside resort of Villers-sur-Mer in northern France on the Channel coast advertising a beach for children on which they can build sandcastles

Gloucester Road tube station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Intercity trains and platform at Kings Cross station in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Funicular railway up Castle Hill from Clark Adam Square, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Southern Railway "Merchant Navy"Class (colour litho)
5991549 Southern Railway " Merchant Navy" Class (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern Railway " Merchant Navy" Class)

Rainhill Trials October 1829
These trials for early steam locomotives were run at Rainhill, near Liverpool, UK, to determine which would be used on the newly-completed railway from Liverpool to Manchester

Poster advertising French railways to Fontainebleau
Poster advertising French railways to and from the Palace and Forest of Fontainebleau

Poster advertising Amboise
Poster for French railways advertising Amboise and the chateaux of the Loire

Piccadilly Railway Station, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Electrification of the Brighton Line, 5 October 1931
A workman attaching wiring to the rails

Electric signals on Wimbledon-Sutton line, 1930
Southern Railway three-car suburban unit 1629 forms the rear of a commuter train

George Hudson, MP (litho)
XJF870177 George Hudson, MP (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Hudson (1800-71), English railway magnate known as the Railway King

Funicular below hill top town, Montecatini Alto, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

A Thalys high speed train awaits departure at Gare du Nord railway station, Paris, France, Europe

Llangollen Railway, Station, Llangollen, Dee Valley, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Snow Plow, White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, Skagway, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Indian State Railways poster advertising travel to Muttra (now known as Mathura) in the Agra division of British India, and in particular to the Krishna Temple on the site of the legendary birthplace

Maintenance worker greasing pivots and slides
A Railway engineer, wearing no discernible protective clothing, greasing the pivots and slides with a grease gun. Photograph by Heinz Zinram. 1950s

Poster advertising French railways to London
Poster advertising French railways from Paris to London via Rouen, Dieppe and Newhaven. Daily departures from the Gare St Lazare. Tower Bridge is depicted on a rather foggy day

Poster advertising French railways to London
Poster advertising French railways from Paris to London via Rouen, Dieppe and Newhaven. Daily departures from the Gare St Lazare. A crowd of people watch the Horseguards on parade

Talyllyn Railway, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Shinkansen (Bullet) train at Shin-Osaka station, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Interior of Locomotion, The National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Shinkansen (Bullet train), Japan, Asia

Train, White Pass Railway, Skagway, Alaska, United States of America (USA), North America

Bullet train at Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Asia

Passengers on a mass rapid transit train in Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Train at Alausi station (near Riobamba), Ecuador

French travel poster
Travel poster for the French National Railways promoting routes between Paris and London by way of the French and British coasts

French travel poster
Poster advertising the resorts of Ault-Onival and Bois de Cise in the Somme and Picardy region of France three hours from France via the French National Railway

LMS Coronation Scot 1938
LMS Coronation Scot

Trains transporting coal at Houghton Main Colliery in 1930
Trains transporting coal at Houghton Main Colliery near Barnsley in 1930

Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train passing by Mount Fuji, Yoshiwara, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan

Actor Hein Riess (Left) Playing Reichmarschall Hermann G?
Actor Hein Riess (Left) Playing Reichmarschall Hermann Goering Commander-In-Chief of the Luftwaffe in Uniform During the Filming of the Movie The Battle-Of-Britain 1968 / 1969 Date: 1968

Aerial view of Kings Cross Railway Station in London, to the Right is St Pancras station

Poster, Connemara, Great Southern Railways, Ireland
Poster, Connemara, The Old Bog Road, Great Southern Railways, Ireland. Date: circa 1920

This five ton scale model of the Flying Scotsman, on 4th June 1976, belonging to Bill Stewart will be put through its paces at Whorlton Lido, near Barnard Castle

The Golden Arrow Steam Train
The Golden Arrow a luxury boat train hauled by loco no 858 of the Southern Railway near Hildenborough

Steam train outside Newquay station, Cornwall. Around 1925
Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills

Ryde Pier during the visit of the Prince of Wales, 1926
The electric-powered tram on Ryde Pier taking Edward Prince of Wales into Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1926

Canterbury from the Railway, 1842 (coloured litho on paper)
7394177 Canterbury from the Railway, 1842 (coloured litho on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 23x38 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Belgian Naitonal Railways, Streamlined Expres Passenger Locomotive (colour litho)
5991563 Belgian Naitonal Railways, Streamlined Expres Passenger Locomotive (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belgian Naitonal Railways)

LNER, The "Flying Scotsman"at full speed (colour litho)
5991558 LNER, The " Flying Scotsman" at full speed (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: LNER, The " Flying Scotsman" at full speed)

Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford
A view along the north side of the Great Eastern Railway?s Locomotive works at Stratford (East London) May 1864 with William Henry Maw, then Head of the Drawing office

The Tay Bridge (engraving)
1589759 The Tay Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tay Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 December 1877)

Poster advertising the railways of Orleans and Midi, France (colour litho)
PER248063 Poster advertising the railways of Orleans and Midi, France (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: affiche des chemins de fer d Orleans et du Midi; ); French

Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho)
5210148 Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The building of Saltash Bridge)

The facade of Liverpool Lime Street railway station seen from St Georges Plateau. 14th May 1964

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the World of Railways" Step back in time to Waterloo Station, London, 1967, where bustling crowds and steam-filled platforms set the scene for a nostalgic railway adventure. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train at Morants curve near Lake Louise. Marvel at nature's masterpiece as you traverse this breathtaking landscape. Transport yourself to Rhodesia with a vintage poster that captures the allure of rail travel. Embark on an unforgettable journey through history as you explore this captivating destination. Feel the thrill of speed and innovation aboard Pendolino tilting train. Witness its sleek design and cutting-edge technology as it glides effortlessly along curved tracks, providing passengers with a smooth and comfortable ride. Admire a row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962. These powerful machines symbolize an era when railways played a vital role in connecting communities across Britain. Witness aviation marvels collide with rail transport as Harrier GR. 1 lands gracefully at St Pancras station. This extraordinary sight showcases how railways continue to adapt and evolve alongside other modes of transportation. Indulge your wanderlust with a poster advertising Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau. Let your imagination soar as you envision exploring this enchanting French castle accessible via rail travel. Travel back in time to Hayling Island with a vibrant Southern Railway poster from 1923. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you imagine sun-soaked days spent enjoying sandy beaches reached conveniently by train. Relish the charm of yesteryears on Swanage Railway, Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK; where steam trains chug along picturesque landscapes evoking memories of simpler times filled with wonder and excitement.