Armoured Train Collection

Les Canonniers Marins; Des cuirasses sur rails: un train blinde arme de canons de 190, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les Canonniers Marins; Des cuirasses sur rails: un train blinde arme de canons de 190, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Tren Blindado Monument, Santa Clara, Villa Clara Province, Cuba

Tren Blindado Monument, detailed view, Santa Clara, Villa Clara Province, Cuba

A Sortie with the Armoured Train from Ladysmith (litho)
1592989 A Sortie with the Armoured Train from Ladysmith (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sortie with the Armoured Train from Ladysmith)

With the American Troops in the Philippines (litho)
1051905 With the American Troops in the Philippines (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the American Troops in the Philippines)

HRH examining the Sussex Armoured Train (litho)
1056340 HRH examining the Sussex Armoured Train (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH examining the Sussex Armoured Train)

Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso, the Fight against a Hidden Enemy (litho)
1048665 Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso, the Fight against a Hidden Enemy (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso)

The Last Train to leave Ladysmith, the Armoured Train which carried General French running the Gauntlet of the Boers
1043467 The Last Train to leave Ladysmith, the Armoured Train which carried General French running the Gauntlet of the Boers (litho) by Dadd

Testing an Armoured Train at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1043291 Testing an Armoured Train at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testing an Armoured Train at Pietermaritzburg)

The Hemming-In of the Boers, an Armoured Train foiling an Attempt of Burghers to cross the Railway (litho)
1629255 The Hemming-In of the Boers, an Armoured Train foiling an Attempt of Burghers to cross the Railway (litho) by Woodville

Armoured Train, carrying Colt Guns, at Braamfontein (b / w photo)
1600434 Armoured Train, carrying Colt Guns, at Braamfontein (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armoured Train, carrying Colt Guns, at Braamfontein)

Scenes of the Second Boer War (b / w photo)
1592839 Scenes of the Second Boer War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes of the Second Boer War)

The Philippine Trouble, the Damage to the Manila Railway (b / w photo)
1592506 The Philippine Trouble, the Damage to the Manila Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Philippine Trouble)

The War, Operations in Rhodesia (litho)
1600641 The War, Operations in Rhodesia (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Operations in Rhodesia)

"Caught", Train Wreckers surprised by an Armoured Train near Edenburg (engraving)
1040343 " Caught", Train Wreckers surprised by an Armoured Train near Edenburg (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Caught")

The Best of Comrades, Soldiers cheering Bluejackets leaving Durban in an Armoured Train (litho)
1043402 The Best of Comrades, Soldiers cheering Bluejackets leaving Durban in an Armoured Train (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Best of Comrades)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at De Aar (b / w photo)
1599147 The Transvaal War, Scenes at De Aar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at De Aar)

The Experiments in Practical Field-Firing at Aldershot (litho)
1629086 The Experiments in Practical Field-Firing at Aldershot (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiments in Practical Field-Firing at Aldershot)

The War in Egypt, the Armoured Train, front of the Train, with Nordenfeldt Gun (engraving)
1622293 The War in Egypt, the Armoured Train, front of the Train, with Nordenfeldt Gun (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

With the Lord Methuens Force, Incidents of a Reconnaissance near Belmont (litho)
1048697 With the Lord Methuens Force, Incidents of a Reconnaissance near Belmont (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Lord Methuens Force)

An Armoured Train sent from Durban to the Front (litho)
1043220 An Armoured Train sent from Durban to the Front (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Armoured Train sent from Durban to the Front)

Sport and War, shooting Partridges from an Armoured Train (litho)
1037243 Sport and War, shooting Partridges from an Armoured Train (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport and War, shooting Partridges from an Armoured Train)

Beleaguered Mafeking, from Photographs sent out by a Special Runner (litho)
1048696 Beleaguered Mafeking, from Photographs sent out by a Special Runner (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beleaguered Mafeking)

In Pursuit of De Wet, the Engagement at Baartmans Siding, North of De Aar (litho)
1040492 In Pursuit of De Wet, the Engagement at Baartmans Siding, North of De Aar (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Pursuit of De Wet)

The Transvaal War (litho)
1592799 The Transvaal War (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 October 1899)

The Transvaal War, Distinguished Soldiers at the Front (b / w photo)
1592806 The Transvaal War, Distinguished Soldiers at the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (b / w photo)
1593012 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front)

The War, the Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599205 The War, the Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Siege of Ladysmith)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1621993 The War in Egypt (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 August 1882)

The late Major Heath and his Armoured Train, blown up by Boers on 17 May (b / w photo)
1593721 The late Major Heath and his Armoured Train, blown up by Boers on 17 May (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boers capturing the Armoured Train near Kraaipan (litho)
1048766 Boers capturing the Armoured Train near Kraaipan (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boers capturing the Armoured Train near Kraaipan)

British Navy armoured train, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
British Navy armoured train, First World War, 1914, (c1920). The Handy Man Ashore: one of the British Navys armoured trains at the Front

Military observers on the railway, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Military observers on the railway, First World War, 1914, (c1920). On one of the Naval Armoured Trains in Belgium: the look-out men

Armoured Train Ambushed at Estcourt, November 1899, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Armoured Train Ambushed at Estcourt, November 1899, (1945). Scene from the Second Boer War (1899-1902). On 15 November 1899

Armoured train, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Red Army Armoured Trains, Early 1930s. Private Collection

Red Army Armoured Trains before the Battle, Early 1930s. Private Collection

Trainload of armoured cars, South West Africa, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Trainload of armoured cars, South West Africa, World War I, 1914-1918. The South African army invaded the German colony of South West Africa in March 1915

A railroad battery, American Civil War, 1861-1865 (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Boer War, 1899-1902. Boer commander Christiaan Rudolf de Wet attempting to lead a column across a railway at night past an armoured train and blockhouse

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"Unveiling the Legacy: The Armoured Train Monument in Santa Clara, Cuba" Step into history at the Tren Blindado Monument in Santa Clara, Villa Clara Province, Cuba. This captivating landmark stands as a testament to the courage and resilience of those who fought during times of conflict. With its detailed view, the monument offers a glimpse into significant moments from various battles. From "A Sortie with the Armoured Train from Ladysmith" litho to "The Last Train to leave Ladysmith", each scene depicts gripping tales of bravery and determination. Not only does this monument pay homage to Cuban history, but it also showcases international events such as HRH examining the Sussex Armoured Train and scenes from the Second Boer War. These images transport visitors back in time, allowing them to witness firsthand the challenges faced by soldiers on these armored trains. From testing an armoured train at Pietermaritzburg to foiling attempts by Burghers to cross railways during "The Hemming-In of the Boers, " these lithos capture pivotal moments that shaped military strategies. As you explore further, black-and-white photographs provide glimpses into other historical events like "With American Troops in Philippines" and "The Philippine Trouble. " These photos highlight not only conflicts but also their impact on infrastructure such as damage caused to Manila Railway. Immerse yourself in history as you stand before an armoured train carrying Colt Guns at Braamfontein or witness panoramic views of battlefields like Colenso where hidden enemies were fiercely fought against. Visit Tren Blindado Monument today and discover how these armoured trains played a crucial role in shaping world history. Let this tribute serve as a reminder of sacrifice, valor, and unwavering spirit exhibited by those who rode upon these ironclad machines.