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Steam Train Collection (#31)

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

Background imageSteam Train Collection: London and North Eastern Railway. An Express emerging from Welwyn Tunnel

London and North Eastern Railway. An Express emerging from Welwyn Tunnel

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Swinton works of the Great Western Railway are busy on the annual programme of renewals

The Swinton works of the Great Western Railway are busy on the annual programme of renewals and additions of rolling stock for their system - the outstanding feature of the rolling stock renewals is

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Engraving of Blenkinsops rack engine 1812

Engraving of Blenkinsops rack engine 1812

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Train LMS Express picking up water at Tebay

Train LMS Express picking up water at Tebay

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Southern Region Atlantic Coast Express steams out of Waterloo Station on its

The Southern Region Atlantic Coast Express steams out of Waterloo Station on its record run to Salisbury thence to Paris Merchante navy Class locomotive 35015 " Rotterdam Lloyd Line" 30th

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Hetton Colliery c 1822

Hetton Colliery c 1822

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Waterloo station platform c 1900 London

Waterloo station platform c 1900 London

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Story of Exposition The Panama - Pacific International Exposition Company

The Story of Exposition The Panama - Pacific International Exposition Company 1915 The Transfer Table, Palace of Transportation San Francisco

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Deepcut No 1 west of Wilhelmina Pass, Weber Canyon showing method of excavation

Deepcut No 1 west of Wilhelmina Pass, Weber Canyon showing method of excavation. The narrows began about 4 miles west of Echo, Utah, and 995 miles west of Omaha

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Model Engineering Exhibition at the Horticultural Hall

Model Engineering Exhibition at the Horticultural Hall. Sir Josiah Stamp tries his hand at driving a working model of a London Midland and Scottish Train. 19 September 1935

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Kansas Pacific Railroad stop at Fort Riley

Kansas Pacific Railroad stop at Fort Riley

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Edisons system of telephones for trains enroute

Edisons system of telephones for trains enroute. An employee receiving a message in the interior of a railway carriage. 1886

Background imageSteam Train Collection: NOTICE TO QUIT The Fairy Electra (to Steam Locomotive Underground Demon ). Now they e seen me

NOTICE TO QUIT The Fairy Electra (to Steam Locomotive Underground Demon ). Now they e seen me
NOTICE TO QUIT The Fairy Electra (to Steam Locomotive Underground Demon ). " Now they e seen me, I fancy your days are numbered

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Steam locomotive, Japan, 1890

Steam locomotive, Japan, 1890

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The new cross channel steamer Cote D Azor and the Golden Arrow train 22

The new cross channel steamer Cote D Azor and the Golden Arrow train 22 April 1931

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Viaduct taken from towpath of simple aquaduct on the Rochdale Canal ?TopFoto

Viaduct taken from towpath of simple aquaduct on the Rochdale Canal ?TopFoto

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Queen Victorias Saloon before rebuilding

Queen Victorias Saloon before rebuilding

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Charing Cross Railway Station in London 1864 ? TopFoto

Charing Cross Railway Station in London 1864 ? TopFoto

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Steam train arriving at Fatehgarh Railway station at 9: 35 11th November 1901 India

Steam train arriving at Fatehgarh Railway station at 9: 35 11th November 1901 India
Steam train arriving at Fatehgarh Railway station at 9:35 11th November 1901 India

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Visit to the Duke and Duchess of York to the southern railway?s works at Ashford

Visit to the Duke and Duchess of York to the southern railway?s works at Ashford. The giants engine " Lord Nelson "

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Great Event May 10th 1869 Railroad from the Atlantic to the Pacific

The Great Event May 10th 1869 Railroad from the Atlantic to the Pacific Passenger trains leave Omaha Union Pacific Rail Road

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Novelty

Novelty

Background imageSteam Train Collection: At 8, 242 feet, Sherman was at the summit of the Black Hills and the highest point

At 8, 242 feet, Sherman was at the summit of the Black Hills and the highest point on the Union Pacific Railroad. Named for William Sherman the tallest Union Army general it perched 33 miles west of

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Night Ferry, special comfort service for business men resumed service again

The Night Ferry, special comfort service for business men resumed service again today for the first time since 1939. Passengers chat to driver

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Flying Scot making a non-stop run to Brighton from Victoria Station, London September

The Flying Scot making a non-stop run to Brighton from Victoria Station, London September 1966

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Waterloo. The Duke Yorks train in which he and his bride travelled to Bookham

Waterloo. The Duke Yorks train in which he and his bride travelled to Bookham. Left to right - Mr Symonds (Local Inspector), J. Wiggs (Driver) and L.Saberton (fireman). 24 April 1923

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Bluebell excursion train pulls into Haywards Heath with Dr Richard Beeching on board

The Bluebell excursion train pulls into Haywards Heath with Dr Richard Beeching on board. 1st April 1962

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Trans Canada & The Kicking Horse River : 2 miles west of Field

The Trans Canada & The Kicking Horse River : 2 miles west of Field. Mount Field in the distance

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Train driver Passengers looking out of the window

Train driver Passengers looking out of the window

Background imageSteam Train Collection: German prisoners returning from Russia. Kieff

German prisoners returning from Russia. Kieff

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The deepest excavation; Gaillard ( formerly Culebra ) cut, throught the isthmus

The deepest excavation; Gaillard ( formerly Culebra ) cut, throught the isthmus to create the Panama Canal locks and so joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Capitals Limited London to Edinburgh non stop express

The Capitals Limited London to Edinburgh non stop express. Workers at Kings Cross wave goodbye as the train leaves the station on its inaugural run 23rd May 1949

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Watching Place on the Erie Railway 1871

Watching Place on the Erie Railway 1871

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Warrington Viaduct, over the River Mersey and Mersey and Irwell Canal, on the

The Warrington Viaduct, over the River Mersey and Mersey and Irwell Canal, on the Grand Junction Railway, 1837

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Best Friend of Charleston USA Locomotives 1830

Best Friend of Charleston USA Locomotives 1830

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Broad Gauge passenger engine Lightning 1847 Great Western Railway Iron Duke

Broad Gauge passenger engine Lightning 1847 Great Western Railway Iron Duke

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Steam train passes a signal

Steam train passes a signal

Background imageSteam Train Collection: All projections have been removed from the sides of the new streamlined passenger

All projections have been removed from the sides of the new streamlined passenger coaches built for use in high speed steam trains by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Britains first railway buffet car, introduced by the LMS on Euston-Nottingham route

Britains first railway buffet car, introduced by the LMS on Euston-Nottingham route, 2nd June 1932 ?TopFoto

Background imageSteam Train Collection: A station in the Prairie (?) 247 miles from Omana 1868

A station in the Prairie (?) 247 miles from Omana 1868

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Evening Star the last steam train to be built in Britian

Evening Star the last steam train to be built in Britian
" Evening Star " the last steam train to be built in Britian

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The London and North Eastern Railway Flying Fox leaving Paddington with the Cornish

The London and North Eastern Railway Flying Fox leaving Paddington with the Cornish
The London and North Eastern Railway " Flying Fox" leaving Paddington with the Cornish Riviera Express. 27 April 1925

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Steam Train Midlands Region

Steam Train Midlands Region

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Last broad gauge through train leaving Paddington 20th May 1892 London

Last broad gauge through train leaving Paddington 20th May 1892 London

Background imageSteam Train Collection: William Hedleys Puffing Billy at work at a colliery 1813

William Hedleys Puffing Billy at work at a colliery 1813

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Drawing of The Rocket - this locomotive was built by George Stevenson at Newcastle-on-Tyne

Drawing of The Rocket - this locomotive was built by George Stevenson at Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1829 to compete for a prize of

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway A train of carriages with cattle

Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway A train of carriages with cattle A train of Waggons with Goods 1831

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Atlantic Coast Express in South Devon

The Atlantic Coast Express in South Devon




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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.