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Railways Collection (page 6)

"Journey through Time: Exploring the World of Railways" Step back in time to Waterloo Station, London, 1967

Background imageRailways Collection: Old steam locomotive, Trinidad, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Old steam locomotive, Trinidad, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageRailways Collection: Poster advertising excursions to Brittany

Poster advertising excursions to Brittany
Poster for French railways advertising excursions to Brittany in the north west of France

Background imageRailways Collection: Ffestiniog Railway at Tanygrisiau, the busiest of the North Wales narrow gauge railways

Ffestiniog Railway at Tanygrisiau, the busiest of the North Wales narrow gauge railways, opened in 1836 to carry slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog to the coast, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRailways Collection: Train Driver & Guards

Train Driver & Guards
Driver and guard on the Dyke Railway, part of the Southern rail network

Background imageRailways Collection: LNER, 'Coronation'Express runs between London and Edinburgh (colour litho)

LNER, "Coronation"Express runs between London and Edinburgh (colour litho)
5991551 LNER, " Coronation" Express runs between London and Edinburgh (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: LNER)

Background imageRailways Collection: Torquay, 1945 (colour litho)

Torquay, 1945 (colour litho)
931111 Torquay, 1945 (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageRailways Collection: The London And South Western, Crest and Coat-Of-Arms (colour litho)

The London And South Western, Crest and Coat-Of-Arms (colour litho)
5222840 The London And South Western, Crest and Coat-Of-Arms (colour litho) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London And South Western, Crest and Coat-Of-Arms)

Background imageRailways Collection: The Uplands of Dorsetm c. 1924 (colour litho)

The Uplands of Dorsetm c. 1924 (colour litho)
931081 The Uplands of Dorsetm c.1924 (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); 100x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageRailways Collection: Poster advertising Guernsey, Channel Islands - Go By British Railways

Poster advertising Guernsey, Channel Islands - Go By British Railways. Date: circa 1960

Background imageRailways Collection: Diagram of the Rocket locomotive engine, 1829

Diagram of the Rocket locomotive engine, 1829
A diagram of the Rocket locomotive engine, 1829. Manufactured by Robert Stephenson & Co for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, Oct 1829. Date: circa 1900

Background imageRailways Collection: Old Killingworth 4 wheeled engine by George Stephenson

Old Killingworth 4 wheeled engine by George Stephenson, 1823. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1274. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881

Background imageRailways Collection: William Hedleys engine

William Hedleys engine, 1813. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1259. Long held at Crag Head, Newcastle and photographed there in 1881

Background imageRailways Collection: Stallion coal car engine, 1822

Stallion coal car engine, 1822. Taken for Stephenson Centenary. Date: 1881

Background imageRailways Collection: Over London by rail (engraving)

Over London by rail (engraving)
585205 Over London by rail (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over London by rail, by Gustave Dore)

Background imageRailways Collection: Kilsby Tunnel (engraving)

Kilsby Tunnel (engraving)
3653502 Kilsby Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kilsby Tunnel. Illustration for The Story of the Life of George Stephenson)

Background imageRailways Collection: The Great Race for the Western Stakes, 1870 (litho) (lithograph)

The Great Race for the Western Stakes, 1870 (litho) (lithograph)
1574278 The Great Race for the Western Stakes, 1870 (litho) (lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); (add.info)

Background imageRailways Collection: Poster, Winter Sports in France

Poster, Winter Sports in France, by French National Railways -- Jura, Alps, Vosges, Pyrenees, Auvergne. Designed by Vecoux. 1947

Background imageRailways Collection: The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving)

The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving)
1621353 The Railway Jubilee at Darlington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Jubilee at Darlington)

Background imageRailways Collection: Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho)

Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho)
5210108 Illustration for Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old-fashioned method of testing the speed of engines)

Background imageRailways Collection: Southsea on the Silvery Solent, poster advertising Southern Railways

Southsea on the Silvery Solent, poster advertising Southern Railways
CH466625 Southsea on the Silvery Solent, poster advertising Southern Railways, 1959 (colour litho) by Brown, Gregory (1887-1941); 102x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageRailways Collection: Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving)

Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving)
1590204 Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Hull, Barnsley)

Background imageRailways Collection: One of the two diesel locos that serve Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside

One of the two diesel locos that serve Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside, Wednesday 7th September 1966

Background imageRailways Collection: Train driver Charles Dutton in the cab of the electric express locomotive train The

Train driver Charles Dutton in the cab of the electric express locomotive train The Manxman, driving at a steady 90 miles per hour. 9th January 1963

Background imageRailways Collection: Railbar at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 14th June 1955

Railbar at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 14th June 1955

Background imageRailways Collection: Prossers Wooden Railway, Wimbledon Common, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Prossers Wooden Railway, Wimbledon Common, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Prossers Wooden Railway, Wimbledon Common, 1845....a System of Tram-ways composed entirely of Wood, which the inventor, Mr

Background imageRailways Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20101796

EyeUbiquitous_20101796
USA, New York, Manhattan, Grand Central Terminal railway station entrance to the Main Concourse from the Vanderbilt Hall with people walking below the American Stars and Stripes flag

Background imageRailways Collection: Engineers at Ironbridge Gorge Museum - first railway loco

Engineers at Ironbridge Gorge Museum - first railway loco
Engineers at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum with a working replica of the first railway locomotive in the world, which was designed by Cornish engineer Richard Trevithick and built in Coalbroakdale

Background imageRailways Collection: Williton station, Somerset

Williton station, Somerset

Background imageRailways Collection: Braunton loco at Williton, Somerset

Braunton loco at Williton, Somerset

Background imageRailways Collection: The world of tomorrow- some dreams of invention run riot; th

The world of tomorrow- some dreams of invention run riot; th
Illustration of an aerial mono rail (note date, 1st April 1905) as a vision of the future for railways. The caption states The scientific prophet looks forward to electric traction on this system

Background imageRailways Collection: Winter scene at Mossley, Lancashire

Winter scene at Mossley, Lancashire
Winter scene showing snow at Mossley, Lancashire in February 2003

Background imageRailways Collection: P. O. Midi French Railways and the city of Carcassonne

P. O. Midi French Railways and the city of Carcassonne
Advert for P.O. Midi French Railways and the city of Carcassonne, from programme for Revue Folies Bergeres at the French Casino, New York, 1934 Date: 1934

Background imageRailways Collection: Steam trains and carriages, passing through golfcourse, North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham

Steam trains and carriages, passing through golfcourse, North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, August

Background imageRailways Collection: Cliff Tramway at Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Cliff Tramway at Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRailways Collection: Norwegian railway

Norwegian railway
When the railway comes over Dovre Mountain, Norway. Caricature by Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914)

Background imageRailways Collection: Virgin railway train travelling along bank in farmland, Wrinehill, Staffordshire, England, may

Virgin railway train travelling along bank in farmland, Wrinehill, Staffordshire, England, may

Background imageRailways Collection: Chesham signal box, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chesham signal box, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK

Background imageRailways Collection: Cooks Programme of Popular Day Outings

Cooks Programme of Popular Day Outings
Cover illustration for Cooks Programme of Popular Day Outings by Rail, Coach and Steamer in connection with the Midland, North Eastern, and Lancashire & Yorkshire Railways

Background imageRailways Collection: Midland Railway Badge

Midland Railway Badge
The wonderful decorative Coats of Arms of the Midland Railway Company

Background imageRailways Collection: Cork, Blackrock Rail Co

Cork, Blackrock Rail Co
RAILWAY COMPANY The bold design of the Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway Company

Background imageRailways Collection: South Eastern Railway

South Eastern Railway
The Coats of Arms of the South Eastern Railway

Background imageRailways Collection: The Peak tram descending Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The Peak tram descending Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Background imageRailways Collection: Railway engine, Darjeeling, India, Asia

Railway engine, Darjeeling, India, Asia

Background imageRailways Collection: Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageRailways Collection: Wellington Cable Car, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Wellington Cable Car, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Background imageRailways Collection: Rail / Break of Gauge

Rail / Break of Gauge
The break of gauge at Gloucester: the trans-shipment of goods from the broad gauge to the narrow gauge carriages

Background imageRailways Collection: Festiniog Railway 4

Festiniog Railway 4
FESTINIOG RAILWAY - Fairlie engine pulls train




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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.