Transport History Collection (#6)

York Motive Power Depot. 5 November 1981. Depot staff pose in front of the Deltic locomotives they worked upon

York Depot. Four class 55 Deltic locomotives in a row

York Locomotive Works, c1908
York Locomotive Works. Interior elevated view of the works, with two rows of locomotives under construction. c1908

York station, March 1987. Platform 9 from the footbridge

York station, December 1986. A night time view into the station from the north end

York station, 24 September 1986
York station, September 1986. Carts carrying mail await the 22.00 hours Newcastle to London St Pancras mail train

York station, July 1984
York station. View of the British Rail signal and telecommunications centre and workshop at the rear of the station, taken from the National Railway Museum footbridge. July 1984

National Railway Museum, York, July 1984
National Railway Museum, York. View along Leeman Road from the footbridge. July 1984

Near Scarborough Bridge, York, 14 August 1984
Class 47 diesel locomotive north of Scarborough Bridge, York, en route for Scarborough. 14 August 1984

Tang Hall Lane, York, August 1984
Tang Hall Lane, York, North Eastern Railway cottage homes, built in 1931

Tang Hall Lane, York, North Eastern Railway cottage homes, built in 1931

Holgate Bridge, York, June 1983
Holgate Bridge, York, a northbound Inter City 125 high speed train approaching York station under Holgate Bridge. June 1983

York Motive Power Depot. August 10th 1981
York Motive Power Depot.August 10 1981. Four diesel locomotives in the depot, including a Class 47

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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.