Steam Engine Collection (#5)

The interior of Victoria Railway Station
5308362 The interior of Victoria Railway Station.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the interior of Victoria Railway Station. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

A locomotive used on a monorail railway
5308338 A locomotive used on a monorail railway.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locomotive used on a monorail railway between Listowel and Ballybunion, County Kerry. Dated 19th century)

Various light locomotives built by H.K. Porter & Co
5308333 Various light locomotives built by H.K. Porter & Co.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various light locomotives built by H.K. Porter & Co. Pittsburgh. Dated 19th century)

A double-acting steam engine by James Watt
5311718 A double-acting steam engine by James Watt; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a double-acting steam engine by James Watt. Watt's steam governor is shown at D)

An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 used for pumping water from mines
5311302 An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 used for pumping water from mines. Double furnaces (right) with boilers, whose steam passes to cylinders (p, p)

Portrait of Denis Papin (1647-1714), French Inventor
XEE5030978 Portrait of Denis Papin (1647-1714), French Inventor; (add.info.: Portrait of Denis Papin (1647-1714), French Inventor); Stefano Bianchetti

United States, New York: steam locomotive in Syracuse, New York, years 1850. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4966814 United States, New York: steam locomotive in Syracuse, New York, years 1850. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States, New York: steam locomotive in Syracuse)

Cumbres & Toltec Steam Locomotive in San Juan Monatgnes, Colorado-New Mexico Frontier
NWI4963943 Cumbres & Toltec Steam Locomotive in San Juan Monatgnes, Colorado-New Mexico Frontier; (add.info.: Steam locomotive Cumbres & Toltec in the Monatgnes of San Juan)

Man driving a raft crossing a boat pulled by another paddle-wheeled boat, 19th century
NWI4962145 Man driving a raft crossing a boat pulled by another paddle-wheeled boat, 19th century. Engraving after an illustration by Arthurs.; (add.info)

France, Champagne-Ardennes, Aube (10), Troyes: steam locomotive with its driver in hoof, 1870
LUX4722995 France, Champagne-Ardennes, Aube (10), Troyes: steam locomotive with its driver in hoof, 1870; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardennes, Aube (10)

Symington's steam engine
3359946 Symington's steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving of Symington's steam engine, used to successfully to drive the paddles of a boat on Lake Dalswinton, Scotland)

Oscillating paddle engine of the steamer Beatrice, 1850
3330714 Oscillating paddle engine of the steamer Beatrice, 1850; (add.info.: Oscillating paddle engine of the steamer Beatrice'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

James Watt
3586309 James Watt; (add.info.: Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Diagram of James Watt's steam indicator
3586197 Diagram of James Watt's steam indicator; (add.info.: Diagram of James Watt's steam indicator. James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist

Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester's steam engine
3585916 Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester's steam engine; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester's steam engine)

Dr Woelfert's airship
3732658 Dr Woelfert's airship; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Dr. Woelfert's airship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two Views of the Marshall Oil Tractor (b/w photo)
8667136 Two Views of the Marshall Oil Tractor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Views of the Marshall Oil Tractor. On an ascent of 1 in 31/2)

Construction of an Elevated Railway: Bridge over the Cours de Vincennes, 1888 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879771 Construction of an Elevated Railway: Bridge over the Cours de Vincennes, 1888 (oil on fabric) by Trouillebert, Paul Desire (1829-1900); 38.2x56 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Scotland's Story: James Watt and the Steam Engine, 1764 (colour litho)
8660386 Scotland's Story: James Watt and the Steam Engine, 1764 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt and the Steam Engine, 1764)

Rail Road March for the Fourth of July. Dedicated to the Directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
8836221 Rail Road March for the Fourth of July. Dedicated to the Directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, 1828 (lithograph on paper) by Willig

The Birmingham Railway Terminus
5308376 The Birmingham Railway Terminus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Birmingham Railway Terminus. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

A locomotive used on the London to Birmingham Railway Line
5308372 A locomotive used on the London to Birmingham Railway Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locomotive used on the London to Birmingham Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

A locomotive steam engine
5308305 A locomotive steam engine.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locomotive steam engine. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Plan of the Charlotte Dundas (1802), 1848 (lithograph)
7341681 Plan of the Charlotte Dundas (1802), 1848 (lithograph) by Barlow, H. B. (19th century); 16.9x22.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: H. B. Barlow [artist]; C. F)

London and North Western Express Locomotive plate 112 (engraving on paper)
7426792 London and North Western Express Locomotive plate 112 (engraving on paper); 27x53 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Steam train at dusk c. 1850 (chromolithograph on paper)
7426788 Steam train at dusk c. 1850 (chromolithograph on paper); 18x36 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: steam locomotive and train crossing railway viaduct)

A weaving shed fitted with power looms
5310007 A weaving shed fitted with power looms; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a weaving shed fitted with power looms driven, via shafts, by steam engines)

Diagram of Robert Napier's marine steam engine
5309314 Diagram of Robert Napier's marine steam engine; (add.info.: Diagram of Robert Napier's marine steam engine. Robert Napier (1791-1876) a Scottish marine engineer

Engraving depicting a portable autoclave worked by a steam engine being used to sterilise bedding during an outbreak of
5309276 Engraving depicting a portable autoclave worked by a steam engine being used to sterilise bedding during an outbreak of miliaria

Steam! Steam!! Steam!!!, c1835 (lithograph on paper)
8836232 Steam! Steam!! Steam!!!, c1835 (lithograph on paper); 33 x 25 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: sheet music cover for STEAM! STEAM!! STEAM!!! Sung by Mr)

An engraving depicting William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane in 1844, 19th (engraving)
5311622 An engraving depicting William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane in 1844, 19th (engraving); (add.info.: g William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane: 1844)

An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 for pumping water from mines
5311355 An engraving depicting Thomas Savery's steam engine of 1699 for pumping water from mines. Double furnace (right) with boilers, whose steam passes to cylinders (P, P)

An engraving depicting Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine (1705). The boiler is at A, and the piston H
5311445 An engraving depicting Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine (1705). The boiler is at A, and the piston H, is pushed by steam up the open cylinder C

Driver of a steam train loading coal to advance the locomotive, early 1900s. Engraving of the 20th century
NWI4963392 Driver of a steam train loading coal to advance the locomotive, early 1900s. Engraving of the 20th century.; (add.info.: Driver of a steam train loading coal to advance the locomotive)

Indian of America getting the first passage of the transcontinental train, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4963035 Indian of America getting the first passage of the transcontinental train, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

The "Locomotion No. 1" in Darlington, England, a steam locomotive invented by George Stephenson (1781-1848)
NWI4952934 The "Locomotion No. 1" in Darlington, England, a steam locomotive invented by George Stephenson (1781-1848) in 1825

Steam machine of Heron of Alexandria or Heron the Ancient Engineer, Mecanician
NWI4947788 Steam machine of Heron of Alexandria or Heron the Ancient Engineer, Mecanician and a Greek mathematician from the 1st century AD

Camille Vert's Flying Fish balloon
3732657 Camille Vert's Flying Fish balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Camille Vert's Flying Fish balloon, powered by a small steam engine)

A steam ploughing windlass
3732430 A steam ploughing windlass; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam ploughing windlass designed to be kept separate from the steam engine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A 12 hp, single cylinder, ploughing steam engine
3732428 A 12 hp, single cylinder, ploughing steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 12 hp, single cylinder, ploughing steam engine)

United States of America in the middle of the 19th century: steamboat and wheel on the Mississippi
PCT4264187 United States of America in the middle of the 19th century: steamboat and wheel on the Mississippi, along a lush forest

A steam marine engine with twin propellers, 1850
3359943 A steam marine engine with twin propellers, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam marine engine with twin propellers. Constructed in 1804 by James Stevens (1749-1838)

James Watt
3586203 James Watt; (add.info.: Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thomas Savery
3585625 Thomas Savery; (add.info.: Thomas Savery (c. 1650-1715) was an English inventor and engineer, born at Shilstone, a manor house near Modbury, Devon, England

Panama Railroad, 1880s
NWI4760134 Panama Railroad, 1880s.; (add.info.: Panama Railroad, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Traction engine and endless railway, East Acton (engraving)
8676332 Traction engine and endless railway, East Acton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester (engraving)
8663710 Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester (c1602-1667)

Threshing Wheat on a Canadian Prairie (coloured photo)
8674173 Threshing Wheat on a Canadian Prairie (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Threshing Wheat on a Canadian Prairie)

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"Unleashing the Power: A Journey Through the Steam Engine Era" Step back in time to witness the marvels of steam power that shaped an era. 🚂✨ St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, c. 1887 (oil on canvas): Amidst a bustling cityscape, towering above all stands St. Paul's Cathedral as smoke billows from a magnificent steam engine below. Stephensons Rocket 1829: The birth of innovation. Marvel at George Stephenson's groundbreaking locomotive that revolutionized transportation forever. Old fashioned steam train locomotive: Hear the rhythmic chugging and feel the vibrations beneath your feet as you embark on a nostalgic journey aboard an old-fashioned steam train. Poster advertising the Orient Express, 1888: Embark on a luxurious adventure across Europe with this iconic poster beckoning travelers to experience opulence and grandeur aboard the legendary Orient Express powered by mighty steam engines. London Paddington station, Great Western Railway, 1840: Step into history at one of Britain's oldest railway stations where majestic steam engines once roared to life, connecting people and places like never before. Puffing Devil locomotive artwork: Immerse yourself in artistry as you admire a captivating depiction of Richard Trevithick's pioneering "Puffing Devil, " marking its place in history as one of the first successful steam-powered vehicles. Steam engine, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Explore how these powerful machines became synonymous with industrial progress across England and throughout Europe during their golden age. Close-up of a fairground engine, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Witness firsthand how even fairgrounds embraced this revolutionary technology – behold intricate details up close as gears turn and pistons pump with mesmerizing precision. The New Great Western Railway Engine Caerphilly Castle on occasion demonstration .