Transport History Collection (#9)

York, Old station, Toft Green. Entrance to the original York Station

York, Londesboro Arms Hotel, Petergate, 1980

York, Near the York South signal box. Footbridge over the goods lines near the goods yard

York, St Pauls Terrace, 15 September 1980. Speculative housing from around 1875. These were probably built to house North Eastern Railway carriage works

York station, British Rail, April 1980
York station, British Rail. The station frontage viewed from the city walls, with daffodils in bloom in the foreground. April 1980

York station, British Rail carriage sheds, 1979

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1938. LNER class A4 Dominion of New Zealand on the Flying Scotsman sercive arriving into York

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1946. Classs A4 number 4463 Sparrowhawk at York station in wartime black livery, with a canopy damaged in an air raid in the background

York (south), North Eastern Railway. South signal gantry with goods lines off to the left and roundhouse locomotive shed centre with the locomotive signal box of centre of the photo

York station staff, London & North Eastern Railway. A group of staff under the station roof, about 1925

York station, North Eastern Railway, c1906
York station, North Eastern Railway. Reproduction of a painted photograph by F Moore, looking towards the station from the south, with six locomotives facing the camera

York station and the city of York, London & North Eastern Railway. Panoramic view of the city from the south, with the station on the left and Scarborough Bridge across the River Ouse

York goods warehouse, North Eastern Railway, 1908. The exterior of the goods warehouse and weighbridge, with horse drawn carts. This building is now part of the National Railway Museum

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1906
York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906. General view of the station from platform 4 looking north

York (old station), North Eastern Railway, 1908. The roadside entrance to the station

York North Eastern Railway. August 1909
York, North Eastern Railway. August 1909.The interior of the York South end signal box. This box contained 295 levers

Water Works Signal Box, York. Inside the signal box three signalmen work telegraph block instruments and signal levers

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1922. View into the busy station from the south. A Lancashire & Yorkshire 4-4-2 is departing on a west bound express

York, North Eastern Railway, Locomotive number 119
York, North Eastern Railway locomotive number 119 at York station, with the roundhouse engine shed in the background. Men and a boy pose in front of the engine and on the footplate

London Victoria station, British Rail, November 1985
London Victoria station, British Rail. View of the concourse on the Brighton side of the station, showing the large train departures board above the entrances to platforms 9 to 12. November 1985

London Victoria station, South Eastern & Chatham Railway
London Victoria station, Southern Railway about 1939. A crowded scene inside the station, with an arched sign over the entrance to the platform for the Golden Arrow London to Paris service

London Victoria station, Southern Railway, about 1935. View from the station building of the Wilton Street area, showing parked motor cars and a row of shops across the street

London Bridge station, London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, 1900. Staff photo at London Bridge. Mr Pink is standing, second left in the back row

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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.