Steam Train Collection (#29)

Lanes drawing of Cramptons Liverpool

The Dunrobin, the Duke of Sutherlands private engine has made its last trip under its own steam. With the luxury coach which has born Royalty of many lands

The loop Agony Point on East Bengal Railway 1894-98

Olive Mount Cutting

The Victoria Terminus GIP railway 1909-14

Paddington. Guard Edward Hurley, for 43 years one of the senior passenger guards on the Great Western Railway and usually associated with trains conveying members of the Royal Family

Opening of the first steam passenger railway - Canterbury - Whitstable 6th May 1830 ?TopFoto

Trainspotters Club outing Two young trainspotters plan their day in the railway carriage 1949

New Yorks New Elevated Railway This line has not been constructed without considerable opposition, for many people not only think it unsafe

Group of Ute Indians on the War Path The Ute tribe was part of the Shoshone Nation which ranged from Colorado and Utah South to New Mexico and Arizona

At Kings Cross Station The Queen Of Scots leaving Kings Cross
At Kings Cross Station The " Queen Of Scots " leaving Kings Cross. 4 November 1929 ? TopFoto

This model train was an attraction at the S. R. Gardeners Show at the sports ground Plough Lane
This model train was an attraction at the S.R. Gardeners Show at the sports ground Plough Lane. Waddon. 19 August 1936

In 1838 Samuel Brooks, vice-chairman of the Manchester and Leeds Railway (MLR) bought land at Hunts Bank close to the cathedral

South Africa Mountain Pass railway - taken from the bending carriages showing steam and smoke with the engine just visible in front

Head gear Great Shaft Kilsby Tunnel

The famous little miniature railway which runs between Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch in Kent was reopened to the public after eight years of war service

Crowded platforms at Paddington Station - 31 July 1931 ? TopFoto

From Bournes Drawings of the London and Birmingham Railway 1839 Euston Grove Station frontage London

View of the Railway from Hatton Colliery to the depot on the banks of the river Wear, near Sunderland, in the county of Durham with the locomotive

The first steam railroad train in America ?TopFoto

Great Western Railway LocomotiveKing George V

Steam Engine Samson ( 6 ) on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway at Hythe Station, Kent, UK, England. 1950s

Campbell Campbells first Locomotive 1837

The driving cab of a typical Southern Railway Engine at Waterloo Station. 2 July 1923

Engine oiling at Waterloo ? TopFoto

The railway viaduct across Dean Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. c. 1850
The railway viaduct across Dean Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. c.1850

Snow plough ?TopFoto

Specially taken for the London and North Eastern Railway. An Express passing through the Bridge at Peterborough on 2 July 1929

Locomotive Govenor Stanford the first to be placed in service by the Central Pacific Railroad Company (now Southern pacific), was shipped around Cape Horn and assembled in Sacramento California

Rocket 1839 rear end

The New Great Western Railway Engine King George V. 29 June 1927
The New Great Western Railway Engine " King George V". 29 June 1927

Liverpool Street to Norwich Express, hauled by a new type of Diesel locomotive, made by the English Electric Co. passing through romford Station in Essex ?TopFoto

The North Star 1837 rebuilt in 1854

Tring Cutting

Drawing of Killingworth locomotive 1815-1820

A typical Southern Railway Engine (London and South Western Railway) at Waterloo Station. 2 July 1923

Excavation of Olive Mount, from Burys Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831 Construction required the removal of 480, 000 cubic yards of sandstone

The point where the railway crosses The Duke of Bridgwaters Canal The Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR) was the worlds first twin-track inter-urban passenger railway in which all the trains were

Trainspotters Club outing Schoolboys armed with their trainspotters notebooks. 1949

Lynton Barnstaple - steam train October 15th 1935

Exeter taken from Railway Bridge showing up side of Station. ? TopFoto

Double Decker train

London to Edinburgh non stop Express train. Anne Crawford cuts the tape Amenities include air conditioned coaches buffet lounge car and ladies retiring room with attendants 23rd May 1949

Kumbh Mela Allahabad Railway Station

A train crossing the newly constructed Trans Siberian Railway, Russia 1891 - 1916

The Bournemeth Belle luxury train passing through Wimbledon. 5 June 1930
The " Bournemeth Belle" luxury train passing through Wimbledon. 5 June 1930

Drawing of Trevithicks tram engine December 1803

Kings Cross Station - cleaning the roof August 1932

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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.