Engine Driver Collection

Exactitude, 1929 (after). Creator: Pierre Fix-Masseau
Exactitude, 1929 (after)

Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. A loco driver from the Park Gate Iron and Steel Company in Rotherham on an intercom in the cab of his diesel loco

The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. Artist: J Harris
The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852 ; shows a comparison between a mail coach driver and an engine driver. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s

An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of
5311347 An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of 1881

Old Acqueduct, Queretaro, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Old Acqueduct, Queretaro, between 1880 and 1897

Coronation Scot Express, L. M. S. R. 1938
Coronation Scot Express, L.M.S.R. 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

The train of time
Constantin Lazar

Picture of Steam Locomotives Traveling (Jokisha rikudo tsuko no zu), 1870

The Present Time, England, After 1879. Creator: Thomas Stevens
The Present Time, England, After 1879

Picture Alphabet, E (engraving)
6010690 Picture Alphabet, E (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet, E. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1886).); © Look and Learn

The Wife of an Engine-Driver helps to push (colour litho)
2794172 The Wife of an Engine-Driver helps to push (colour litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wife of an Engine-Driver helps to push)

A "friend", Musician, Costermonger, Engine-Driver (engraving)
6010562 A " friend", Musician, Costermonger, Engine-Driver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " friend", Musician, Costermonger)

The Record Railway Journey of the World (litho)
1100159 The Record Railway Journey of the World (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Record Railway Journey of the World)

Locomotive #133, U. S. M. R. R. 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Locomotive #133, U.S.M.R.R. 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

His Majesty Inspecting The Miniature Railway at New Romney, Kent, 1926, 1937. Creator: Unknown
His Majesty Inspecting The Miniature Railway at New Romney, Kent, 1926, 1937. The Duke of York, (1920-1936) became King George VI on 11 December 1936

The Lord Nelson, Southern Railway, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Lord Nelson, " Southern Railway, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

The Southern Belle (Southern Railway), 1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Southern Belle" (Southern Railway), 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

The Night Mall, 1930. Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Night Mall, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Group of engineers, engine drivers and members of the Company, with the train engine that made the first railway line in Spain, going from Barcelona to Mataro in 1848

The engineers goodbye in the train station of Madrid, drawing by Vicente Cutanda

Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. Artist
Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The driver looks out from the footplate. The locomotive bears the livery of the British Railways Company

Express Diesel Engine Rail Car, G. W. R. 1940
Express Diesel Engine Rail Car, G.W.R. 1940. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, 1940]

North Staffordshire 0-6-0 steam locomotive with driver and fireman on the footplate, 19th century. The North Staffordshire Railway opened in 1845

North Staffordshire Railway steam Locomotive No 14 and its tender c1875. This 2-4-0 locomotive, pictured with driver and fireman on the footplate

George Stephensons locomotive Rocket, 1829 (1859). On 11 October 1829 Rocket won the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to determine the engine to be used on the Liverpool to Manchester Railway

George Stephensons locomotive Rocket, 1829 (1900). On 11 October 1829 Rocket won the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to determine the engine to be used on the Liverpool to Manchester Railway

Hedleys Puffing Billy, 1813 (1901). William Hedleys railway locomotive Puffing Billy was patented in 1813. It began work in that year and continued in use until 1872

Typical 19th - century steam locomotive built and used in United States of America

Marshall Steam Engine
Billingshurst engines. Man driving Marshall Steam Engine and towing another in Pound Street, Petworth. May 1954 George Garland Collectionj West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N42207

Wicker baskets, which will be used to harvest the strawberry crop, piled on the side of the railway line next to the steam engine. Early 1900s

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"Capturing the Spirit of the Engine Driver: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to South Yorkshire, 1964, where a train driver's voice resonates through the intercom, guiding passengers on their journey. This evocative artwork by Michael Walters transports us to an era filled with nostalgia and wonder. Intriguingly, Pierre Fix-Masseau's "Exactitude" from 1929 reminds us of the precision and skill required of an engine driver. Their ability to control these powerful machines with utmost accuracy is truly awe-inspiring. J Harris takes us even further into history with his depictions of "The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. " These artworks allow us to witness the evolution of locomotive technology and appreciate the dedication it took for these drivers to master their craft. Imagine boarding the Coronation Scot Express in 1938, feeling a sense of excitement as you embark on a thrilling adventure across stunning landscapes. This iconic image captures both speed and elegance, showcasing how engine drivers were at the heart of creating unforgettable travel experiences. "The Present Time, " created by Thomas Stevens after 1879, offers insight into England's railway system during that period. It serves as a reminder that behind every successful train journey stood skilled engine drivers who ensured safe passage for countless passengers. Delving deeper into visual storytelling, we encounter fascinating engravings such as those found in "Picture Alphabet E. " Here we see an engine-driver among other diverse professions—a testament to their integral role within society. Moving away from illustrations but not lacking charm is "The Wife of an Engine-Driver helps push. " This color lithograph portrays not only the bravery and strength displayed by these individuals but also highlights how family support played a crucial part in their work-life balance. As we explore various artistic representations throughout history—whether it be musicians or costermongers—we find ourselves drawn back to our original focus: the engine driver.