Trains Collection (#93)

Landscape with a train. Artist: Gabriel, Paul Joseph Constantin (1828-1903)
Landscape with a train. Found in the collection of Kroller-Muller Museum, Otterlo

The viaduct in Arles. The blue train, 1888. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
The viaduct in Arles. The blue train, 1888. Found in the collection of the Musee Rodin, Paris

The Berlin-Potsdam Railway, 1847. Artist: Menzel, Adolph Friedrich, von (1815-1905)
The Berlin-Potsdam Railway, 1847. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Western Railway at its Exit from Paris, 1886. Artist: Angrand, Charles (1854-1926)
The Western Railway at its Exit from Paris, 1886. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Railroad bridge in Argenteuil, 1873-1874. Artist: Monet, Claude (1840-1926)
The Railroad bridge in Argenteuil, 1873-1874. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Train in the Countryside, c. 1870. Artist: Monet, Claude (1840-1926)
Train in the Countryside, c. 1870. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Railway, 1873. Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
The Railway, 1873. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Railway volunteers at work 1926
Volunteers ensuring the safty of passagers on a main line train track, another volunteer adjusting points. May 1926

Steam train at Acton, West London, on the Great Western Railway. Date: circa 1920s

Leeds and Bradford express train, Midland Railway. Date: circa early 20th century

South Eastern and Chatham Railway steam engine, Standard Type Express, with crew. Date: circa early 20th century

South Eastern and Chatham Railway Dover Boat Train. Date: circa early 20th century

Train on Government Railway, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Train on Government Railway connecting Colombo and Kandy, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Seen here passing an overhang known as the Lions Mouth Tunnel, Moragolla Mountain, near Kadugannawa. Date: circa 1910

Train at Mineralovodsky Station, Kislovodsk, Russia
Train at Mineralovodsky Station, Kislovodsk, a popular spa town (now a city) in Stavropol Krai, North Caucasus, Russia. The name of the town translates as sour waters - founded in 1803 as a military

Riviera Express - changing engines at Ventimiglia, Italy 7km from the French/Italian border. The Engine belongs to the P.L.M. (The Compagnie des chemins de fer de Paris a Lyon et a la Mediterranee)

Train passing a railroad crossing, USA
Train consisting of two carriages passing through a railroad crossing, USA. Date: circa 1910

Railroad bridge over Mississippi River, Illinois, USA
Train on railroad bridge over Mississippi River at Quincy, Illinois, USA, on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Line. Date: circa 1910

A railway smoke catcher
Impression of a chimney designed to extract bothersome smoke from stationery steam engines in use at a station in Chicago. Date: 1932

Revolving a steam engine
Roundabout ride for a steel giant. A large steam engine is turned around on a revolving track. Date: 1932

Railway Station, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910s

Old-Fashioned Country Cottages by Fougasse
Sequential cartoon by Fougasse (Kenneth Cyril Bird) showing a man staying at a funny little country cottage only to find its comforts lacking to the point that he eventually makes his escape

Helsinki Central railway station, Finland
The Helsinki Central railway station was designed by Eliel Saarinen and inaugurated in 1919. Date: circa 1935

A diagram of the proposed Charing Cross Bridge
Plans for a new double-decker bridge at Charing Cross, designed by Sir Owen Williams and at the time recently approved by a royal commission

Railway station in Ismailia, Egypt
Railway station in Ismailia, a city in north-eastern Egypt named after the third Khedive of Egypt Isma il Pasha. The city is located on the west bank of the Suez Canal. Date: circa 1916

Railway station in Kafr el-Dawwar, Egypt
Railway station in Kafr el-Dawwar, nowadays a city near Alexandria, Egypt. Date: circa 1905

People gathering at the Giza Railway Station, Egypt. Date: circa 1908

Fashion by Gordon Conway: Paris prefers two trains
A dress of black silk tulle with a train that springs from the upper pleated flounce. The corsage is cut square at the front and high at the back; it is trimmed with moire ribbon

A night train stopped by a snow drift in Northern England or Scotland, This portion of the country has been laid under snow to the depth of, in some places, ten or twelve feet. 1858

Wheel of a steam train, England. circa 1966

Proposed extensions of transport links into London 1919
Diagram showing a map of London and the movement of commuters by different travel means from Greater to Central London, and the proposed extensions of transport links

The Flying Scotsman locomotive
The locomotive tender of the Flying Scotsman. The corridor in the locomotive enables the driver and fireman of the engine to be relieved during the run, without a stop being necessary. 1928

Bulawayo-Bukama train crossing the Zambezi River
The Bulawayo-Bukama train crosses the Zambezi River in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) with a stunning waterfall in the background. Date: late 1930s

The Oslo-Bergen Express
The Oslo to Bergen Express, Norway. A majestic black engine chugs its way through the stunning Norwegian landscape. Date: late 1930s

The Flying Scotsman, composite carriage
A composite carriage on the Flying Scotsman, the quickest day train between London and Edinburgh which has been running from Kings Cross since 1852. 1914

The Pacific Union
Front cover of Famous Trains No. 2. Featuring the legendary Union Pacific rolling though the American West. The cover has been digitally enhanced and altered. Date: late 1930s

Flying Scotsman advertisment
Advertisment for the Flying Scotsman and the new services offered on board, such as a Louis XVI restaurant, a cocktail bar, a ladies retiring room and a hairdressing salon. 1932

Advertisment for the LNER Route
Advertisment for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), track of the Flying Scotsman from London to Scotland. Date: 1926

Australian Lifeguards in Training - Dee Why Beach, NSW, Australia. Date: circa 1932

Locomotive engine, Belgian railway
Express passenger locomotive engine of the Belgian railway. Date: circa 1890s

Locomotive engine, Austrian railway. Date: circa 1890s

Locomotive engine and carriage, Austrian railway. Date: circa 1890s

Westbahnhof railway station, Vienna, Austria, southern departure side. Date: circa 1890s

The Railways Reply to Increasing Road Competition
" For the first time in British railway history - sleeping compartments for 3rd class travellers: a sectional view of the new corridor " sleepers" on the L.N.E.R trains to

A London Station with trains to Margate - possibly Cannon Street. Part of Box 34 Boswell Collection - London Streets. Date: circa 1890s

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. French troops taking trains
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian. French troops taking trains in Paris

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. from Paris to the French tro
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian. French troops taking trains in Paris

Commemorating 100 years of the Danish Railways Date: 1947

Bystander Riviera supplement - train de luxe
Cover of The Bystander magazines Riviera supplement carrying an illustrated advertisement for the Train de Luxe Calais-Mediterranean Express which ran daily from Calais to the Riviera

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"Journey through Time and Beauty: Trains Unveiling the World's Wonders" The Rocky Mountaineer train gracefully winds its way through Morants curve near Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies, offering breathtaking views of nature's grandeur. A vintage Rhodesia poster takes us back to a bygone era, where they were not just a mode of transportation but an emblem of adventure and exploration. Experience the thrill of speed and innovation aboard the Pendolino tilting train, as it glides effortlessly around curves, defying gravity with its sleek design. The legendary Flying Scotsman emerges from history books, captivating hearts with its iconic presence on the tracks – a symbol of British engineering excellence. A row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962 stands proud, showcasing the power and strength that propelled nations forward during industrial revolutions. Step into nostalgia as we admire The Flying Scotsman No. 4472, LNER – an enduring symbol of elegance and sophistication that has enchanted generations since its inception. Travel back to C1927 when steam ruled supreme; witness the majestic Flying Scotsman steaming ahead against picturesque landscapes – a testament to human ingenuity conquering vast distances. Delve into railway history with a vintage British Railways (BR) poster depicting a railway worker manually operating switches – reminding us of their dedication behind-the-scenes for seamless journeys. Immerse yourself in time-honored charm aboard a steam train on Swanage Railway at Corfe Castle in Dorset, England – relishing both scenic beauty and historic significance simultaneously. Witness pure joy as a young boy indulges his passion for trains while playing with his beloved Marklin Toy Train - igniting imagination and fostering dreams that may one day shape our future railways. Metro Station comes alive with the hustle and bustle of Washington D. C.