Steam Train Collection (#10)

Woman hanging onto the back of a train (colour litho)
3096368 Woman hanging onto the back of a train (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman hanging onto the back of a train)

London and North Eastern Railway Flying Scotsman train leaving Kings Cross Station, London (colour litho)
813746 London and North Eastern Railway Flying Scotsman train leaving Kings Cross Station, London (colour litho) by Howard, C. T

A Steam Train on the Ottoman Railway, 1859 (w / c & pencil heightened with bodycolour)
2956789 A Steam Train on the Ottoman Railway, 1859 (w/c & pencil heightened with bodycolour) by McKewan, David Hall (1816-73); 64.77x122.56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Moret Railroad Station in Winter (pastel on paper)
6309018 The Moret Railroad Station in Winter (pastel on paper) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 45.7A--55.9 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; Allen Memorial Art Museum

The train conveying the remains of Mr. Rhodes saluted by the Blockhouse guards on its way
STC363418 The train conveying the remains of Mr. Rhodes saluted by the Blockhouse guards on its way to the Matopos Hills (litho) by Prater

Departure platform, Victoria station, c. 1881-82 (oil on panel)
PNH367130 Departure platform, Victoria station, c.1881-82 (oil on panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 58.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping
2655286 Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coal Miner at the Port, 1930 (oil on canvas)
CH259606 Coal Miner at the Port, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Libian, Valentin Thibon de (1889-1931); 73x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Luxembourg Station, Brussels, 1903 (oil on canvas)
XIR222718 Luxembourg Station, Brussels, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Ottmann, Henri (1877-1927); 80x110 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Gare du Luxembourg in Brussels; ); French

The Contra Costa Ferry, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
PNP246665 The Contra Costa Ferry, c.1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail Road time table, 1840 (litho)
PNP246644 Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail Road time table, 1840 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Progress of the Century: The Lightning Steam Press, the Electric Telegraph
BAL124123 The Progress of the Century: The Lightning Steam Press, the Electric Telegraph, the Locomotive and the Steamboat, pub

The Station at Sevres
PHD56140 The Station at Sevres by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street
1198422 View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street, Taken on the Opening Day, May 3rd 1830, c. 1830 (hand-coloured lithograph on wove paper) by Baynes

The Austrian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1867 (litho)
1147492 The Austrian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1867 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

"To The Chicago Convention", 1880 (colour litho)
1078645 " To The Chicago Convention", 1880 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Everyone, back to work!, 1920. Creator: Ivanov, Sergey Ivanovich (1885-1942)
Everyone, back to work!, 1920. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Time is running out!, 1920. Creator: Ivanov, Sergey Ivanovich (1885-1942)
Time is running out!, 1920. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Chemins de fer de l Ouest, 1901. Creator: Grün, Jules-Alexandre (1868-1938)
Chemins de fer de l Ouest, 1901. Private Collection

Chemin de fer du Nord. Plage de Mesnil-Val, 1901. Creator: Grün
Chemin de fer du Nord. Plage de Mesnil-Val, 1901. Private Collection

Chemin de fer du Nord. Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d Oise, 1890. Private Collection

Chemins de fer de l Est. Traversee des Vosges, 1908. Private Collection

Dougga. Visitez la Tunisie, 1929. Creator: La Neziere, Joseph de (1873-1944)
Dougga. Visitez la Tunisie, 1929. Private Collection

Chemins de fer de l Ouest. Normandie, Bretagne, 1900. Creator: Berthon, Paul (1872-1909)
Chemins de fer de l Ouest. Normandie, Bretagne, 1900. Private Collection

Railroad Bridge, St. Austell, England, 1905. Creator: Hayley Lever
Railroad Bridge, St. Austell, England, 1905

Chemin de fer d Orleans. Vic-sur-Cere, c. 1900-1910. Private Collection

Chemin de fer d Orleans. Touraine, 1900s. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)
Chemin de fer d Orleans. Touraine, 1900s. Private Collection

Chemin de fer du Midi. Route des Pyrenees, c. 1900-1910. Private Collection

Chemins de fer du Nord. Berck-Plage, c. 1910. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)
Chemins de fer du Nord. Berck-Plage, c. 1910. Private Collection

Late night train
Bingo Z

Life Is Short
Andrea Auf dem Brinke

The old days
Stefan Eisele

Little-Jumbo
Harri Aho

Train Race in BW
Chuck Gordon

Blow That Whistle
Chuck Gordon

Mocanita Hutulca
Sveduneac Dorin Lucian

A Winter's Tale
Sorin Onisor

Old train Hutulca
Sveduneac Dorin Lucian

Proud train conductor
Marius Cinteza

Museum train
Old museum train is passing a bridge in Vintgar Gorge in autumn season. Ales Krivec

The Foreman
just checking. Richard Bland

1941 Military recruiting
Stanislav Hricko

a happy homecoming
Stanislav Hricko

Old train
Sveduneac Dorin Lucian

I just missed you
Stanislav Hricko

Winter story
Sveduneac Dorin Lucian

Celebrating of the end
Stanislav Hricko

On the Way to Hogwarts
Javier de la Torre

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Embark on a journey through time and marvel at the majestic steam train as it conquers the Snowdon Mountain Railway in the breathtaking Snowdonia National Park. The iconic Llanberis path provides a picturesque backdrop for this vintage mode of transportation, harking back to the days of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. Step into history with British Railways' poster depicting a railway worker manually operating these magnificent machines, showcasing their power and craftsmanship. From Swanage Railway's Corfe Castle in Dorset to Union Pacific Class Steam Locomotive's Big Boy Class, these locomotives have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Witnessing Mallard race past Little Bytham at an astonishing speed of 123 mph (198 km/h) on that memorable Sunday in July 1938 is nothing short of awe-inspiring. These trains were not just practical means of transportation but also symbols of progress and innovation. From freight trains chugging along Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway captured by Selwyn Pearce-Higgins to The Jacobite traversing Loch Eil in Scotland, each journey offers its own unique charm and beauty. Illustrations immortalize legendary locomotives like Flying Scotsman 4472 built in 1923, evoking nostalgia for a bygone era. The North York Moors Railway takes us through Goathland's scenic landscapes while Sankey Viaduct stands tall as a testament to engineering brilliance. And who can forget Silver Link Locomotive gleaming with pride? So hop aboard and let your imagination soar as you experience the magic of steam trains - timeless icons that continue to captivate hearts around the world.