Steam Train Collection (page 36)

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

Steam Train Collection: Westinghouse Automatic Air Brake

Westinghouse Automatic Air Brake
Today, the air brake is the standard, fail-safe train brake used by railways worldwide. Early train brakes were hand operated and largely ineffective

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Settlers emigrating by train to the West, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steam Train Collection: Railroad blocked by snow in the Rockies

Railroad blocked by snow in the Rockies
Digging out a railroad snowed under in Colorado, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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First train over the Key West Railroad, Florida. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steam Train Collection: Danger ahead for a steam locomotive

Danger ahead for a steam locomotive
Flagger warning a railroad crew to brake for danger ahead on the tracks. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steam Train Collection: Steam train known as the Toy Train of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Steam train known as the Toy Train of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, en route from Darjeeling to Ghoom, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, Asia

Steam Train Collection: View looking through windscreen of bus at Steam train (Toy Train), Darjeeling

View looking through windscreen of bus at Steam train (Toy Train), Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, Asia

Steam Train Collection: Steam train known as the Toy Train passing in front of Druk Sangak Choling Gompa

Steam train known as the Toy Train passing in front of Druk Sangak Choling Gompa (Dali Monastery), Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, Asia

Steam Train Collection: Steam train (Toy Train) of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Steam train (Toy Train) of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Batasia Loop, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, Asia

Steam Train Collection: A steam train being transported on a low loader

A steam train being transported on a low loader
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Steam Train Collection: Outeniqua Choo Tjoe train crossing the Kaimans River Bridge

Outeniqua Choo Tjoe train crossing the Kaimans River Bridge, South Africa, Africa

Steam Train Collection: The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe Train

The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe Train, South Africa, Africa

Steam Train Collection: Toy train from Darjeeling to plains refuelling at Goom station

Toy train from Darjeeling to plains refuelling at Goom station, West Bengal state, India, Asia

Steam Train Collection: Steam train on the way to Darjeeling

Steam train on the way to Darjeeling, West Bengal state, India, Asia

Steam Train Collection: Toy Train en route for Darjeeling

Toy Train en route for Darjeeling, West Bengal state, India, Asia

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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.