Transport History Collection (#2)

Midland Railway Class 3, 4-4-0 (700 class) steam locomotive. Drawing no. 08-7560
Midland Railway Class 3, 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 700. Built Derby in September 1900 as 2606. Renumbered as 700 in 1907. Withdrawn in November 1927

Ipswich railway goods yard, about 1911. General view of Upper Yard, looking south-west from near London Road bridge in the up direction towards Ipswich station

York locomotive yard signal box, North Eastern Railway
York Locomotive Yard signal box, North Eastern Railway. View of the signal box from across the tracks, with several staff posing on the balcony and the tracks, about 1910

Paddington, Great Western Royal Hotel, designed by Philip Hardwick and erected in 1850-1852. General view from an elevated position in a nearby building, showing the frontage and part of one side

London Bridge station, British Railways, c1948. View from Borough Market Junction, looking down on an overbridge and shops

Kings Cross station, departure of the Coronation service, 1937
Kings Cross station, Great Northern Railway. Looking into the station. A4 class locomotive number 4489 Dominion of Canada is about to depart the station with the trial run of the Coronation service

York station, British Railways, July 1964
York station, British Railways.A large crowd of schoolchildren from Aberystwyth Schools on the platform as their train arrives. July 1964

York station, January 1987. Work men cutting back the platform canopy and roof prior to electrification of the east coast main line

York station, January 1985. A snow spattered station building

York station, 6 Jan 1982. A Class 47 locomotive pulls out of a snow covered York

Ipswich railway goods shed, about 1911
Ipswich station Upper Yard, looking north-west towards two-road goods transhipment shed, about 1911. Line to Lower Yard in the centre foreground, headshunt to the shed on the right

Liverpool Street station, West, August 1911
Liverpool Street station, West, 8 August 1911. View under Pindar Street bridge into platforms 1 to 4. Train for Palace Gates in no. 3, with inspection pit, in foreground

Havant station, London, Brighton & South Coast Railway, 1947
Havant station, London, Brighton & South Coast Railway. General view of the station from the London end, 1947

Shipley station, British Rail, August 1987. Shipley to Bingley junction signal box, showing the stations V-shaped configuration

Wakefield Westgate station, British Rail, January 1987
Wakefield Westgate station, British Rail. View from platform 2, looking south below the footbridge. 22 January 1987

Wakefield Kirkgate station, British Rail, January 1987
Wakefield Kirkgate station, British Rail. View of the station frontage from the approach, with the Wakefield Arms pub on the right. 22 January 1987

York Carriage and Wagon Works, 1900s
York Carriage and Wagon Works. Interior view along the works, with numerous workers and carriages in various stages of construction. 1900s

Watson Street, York. The Locomotive pub at the corner of Watson Street and Watson Terrace near Holgate Bridge, 1984

London Victoria station, Southern Railway, 1940
London Victoria station, Southern Railway. View of the station forecourt with buses and taxis. 1940

London Paddington station, British Railways, 1953. View along platforms 4 to 7 from the footbridge, with a train waiting at platform 4

London Paddington Goods station, Great Western Railway, June 1896
London Paddington Goods station, Great Western Railway. A mass of twisted metal inside the Birmingham or Northern warehouse after a fire, 22 June 1896

London Bridge station, South Eastern Railway, Sept 1911. Up platform at London Bridge showing the site of the former London and Greenwich terminus

Kings Cross yard, Great Northern Railway, 31 May 1908. Looking south towards main terminus. The bridge was removed in 1914

Ipswich station, about1911
Ipswich station, about 1911. View South from goods junction signal box into station showing up through line as centre track

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Transport History" Step aboard our time machine as we embark on a captivating voyage through the annals of transport history. Our first stop takes us back to 5 November 1981, where the iconic Class 55 DELTIC locomotive roared across the tracks at York, leaving an indelible mark on railway enthusiasts. Rewinding further, we find ourselves amidst the hustle and bustle of Liverpool Street station in Great Eastern Railway's heyday on 1 June 1920. The air is thick with anticipation as passengers eagerly await their next adventure. Transporting ourselves to London Victoria station in the glamorous 1930s, we witness Southern Railway's elegant trains gliding gracefully into their platforms. This era exudes sophistication and style that still captivates imaginations today. Venturing even deeper into history, we arrive at London Paddington station in 1840 when Great Western Railway revolutionized travel with its inaugural steam-powered service. A momentous occasion that paved the way for future innovations. York station beckons us next; it was here in August 1906 that North Eastern Railway showcased its grandeur and architectural splendor. Passengers marveled at this magnificent gateway to new horizons. Holgate Bridge in York becomes our backdrop as we fast forward to London and North Eastern Railway's triumphs in 1937. The bridge stands tall as a testament to engineering prowess while witnessing countless journeys unfold beneath its arches. No exploration would be complete without visiting Kings Cross station – a symbol of British rail travel excellence throughout different eras. From Great Northern Railway's reign to British Railways' transformative years around c1949-1950, this hub has witnessed it all. Our final destination brings us back full circle to York station once more but now set against the backdrop of bustling activity from another era -1953.