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Transport History Collection (#7)

"Journey through Time

Background imageTransport History Collection: York Locomotive Works, c1908

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: York station, March 1987

York station, March 1987. Platform 9 from the footbridge

Background imageTransport History Collection: York station, December 1986

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: York station, 24 September 1986

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: York station, July 1984

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: National Railway Museum, York, July 1984

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: Near Scarborough Bridge, York, 14 August 1984

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: Tang Hall Lane, York, August 1984

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: Tang Hall Lane, York

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: Holgate Bridge, York, June 1983

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: York Motive Power Depot. August 10th 1981

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

Background imageTransport History Collection: York North Motive Power Depot, c1967

York North Motive Power Depot, c1967
York North Motive Power Depot. A4 locomotive no. 60019 Bittern and V2 locomotive no. 60831. c1967

Background imageTransport History Collection: York North Motive Power Depot, 1920s

York North Motive Power Depot, 1920s
York North Motive Power Depot. London & North Eastern Railway locomotive N12 0-6-2T no. 2485, with two other locomotives alongside. 1920s

Background imageTransport History Collection: York station, 19 August 1982

York station, 19 August 1982
York station. The 08.40 York to Aberdeen service leaving the station. 19 August 1982

Background imageTransport History Collection: York Station Hotel, May 1982

York Station Hotel, May 1982. A crane making repairs to an upper level of the hotel

Background imageTransport History Collection: York. 6 Jan 1982

York. 6 Jan 1982. A diesel multiple unit leaving a flooded York. Taken from the NRM roof

Background imageTransport History Collection: Scarborough Bridge, York. 6 Jan 1982

Scarborough Bridge, York. 6 Jan 1982. Taken from the motive power footbridge shwoing the extent of flooding caused by snow on the River Ouse

Background imageTransport History Collection: Marble Arch, York. 6 Jan 1982

Marble Arch, York. 6 Jan 1982. Floods in the road tunnel underneath the station on Leeman Road

Background imageTransport History Collection: York station, 23 September 1981

York station, 23 September 1981. A diesel multiple unit awaits departure at York station

Background imageTransport History Collection: Dringhouses, York, March 11th 1981

Dringhouses, York, March 11th 1981. A passenger train passing through the York suburb

Background imageTransport History Collection: Coulton, York, March 11th 1981

Coulton, York, March 11th 1981
Colton, York, March 11th 1981. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train

Background imageTransport History Collection: Coulton, York

Coulton, York
Colton, York. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train. November 1981

Background imageTransport History Collection: York, Leeman Road

York, Leeman Road. View of the road tunnel showing a pool of water collecting at the side of pedestrian walkway




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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.