Locomotion Collection

The Tube Station, c. 1932 (linocut printed in colours on tissue Japan)
659543 The Tube Station, c.1932 (linocut printed in colours on tissue Japan) by Power, Cyril Edward (1874-1951); 25.5x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tube Station)

A fantasy illustration of marine reptiles
The Sea-Dragons as they lived. Frontispiece by John Martin from The Book of the Great Sea-Dragons by Thomas Hawkins, 1840

Box Tunnel, Wilts
Isambard Kingdom Brunels famous Box Tunnel, Corsham, Wiltshire, took 5 years (1836- 41) to build. Two miles long, it was the longest railway tunnel in Europe when it opened

Parus caeruleus, blue tit
A blue tit (Parus caeruleus) in flight, U.K.The blue tit is common throughout Britain living mainly in deciduous woodland. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Cover design, Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne
Cover design, official catalogue of the 7th Exposition International de Locomotion Aerienne, Grand Palais, Champs Elysees, Paris, 12-27 November 1921

Falco peregrinus, peregrine falcon
A peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight. The peregrine falcon can be seen in most parts of the UK except around london and the home counties. They breed in rocky cliffs and uplands

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner. There are over 600 muscles in the human body, with at least 14 major muscles in the hip, thigh and lower leg

ALASKA: RAILROAD, 1916. Railroad train as it crosses the Fox Gulch bridge, Alaska. Photograph, 1916

Interior of Locomotion, The National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pipistrellus pipistrellus, common pipistrelle
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Locomotion at Darlington Railway Station early 1900s

Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1198038 Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Chaurand-Naurac, Jean Raoul (1878-1948)

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) slithering, view from above

The Down Flying Scotsman Passing Reston, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Down " Flying Scotsman" Passing Reston, c1930. From " The Splendid Book of Locomotives", by C. Gibbard Jackson. [Sampson Low, Marston Co Ltd London, c1930]

Locomotion at Darlington Station - Stockton & Darlington Railway, Darlington, Middlesbrough, County Durham, England. Date: 1910s

Activated macrophage, SEM C015 / 6375
Activated macrophage. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an active macrophage white blood cell. Macrophages are cells of the bodys immune system that are found in the tissues rather than

Crex crex, corncrake
Plate 87 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

A Peep at the Train, India, 1892 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1197524 A Peep at the Train, India, 1892 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Swoboda, Rudolf Der G. (1859-1914); 94x66.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

RAILROAD COLLISION, 1896. The collision of two trains at Crush, Texas, 15 September 1896

The Astra-Torres Dirigible Airship made by Hutchinson and shown at the Salon de la Locomotion Aerienne at the Grand Palais, Paris, France in 1911. Date: 1911

Walking by steam, riding by steam, flying by steam
Shortshanks: Locomotion: Walking by steam, riding by steam, flying by steam. Coloured engraving circa 1830. Date: circa 1830

Macrophage cells, SEM
Macrophage cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of macrophage white blood cells. Macrophages are cells of the bodys immune system

First Railway 1825
A man on horseback bearing a Union Jack flag heads the very first railway journey in England aboard George Stephensons " Locomotion"

View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway
1198425 View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway, 1832 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Hill

Greyhound (Canis familiaris) crouching and turning sideways, side view

Plecotus sp. long-eared bat
A long-eared bat in flight (a microbat belonging to the Vespertilionidae family of vesper or evening bats). Photograph published in Bats by Phil Richardson, a Natural History Museum publication, 2002

Gecko foot, SEM
Gecko foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a geckos foot (Tarentola mauritanica). The foot is covered with ridges and microscopic hairs

Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae, 19th century
5309425 Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae)

Poster advertising travel by the shipping company Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, c.1930 (colour lithograph)
1197895 Poster advertising travel by the shipping company Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, c.1930 (colour lithograph) by Sebille

Letters V and W: wave and wagon, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206040 Letters V and W: wave and wagon, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Artillery transport railway convoy victim of bombing. 1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate)
6434330 Artillery transport railway convoy victim of bombing. 1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate); (add.info.: First World War 1914 - 1918 (14-18)

Engraving depicting jellyfish, a soft bodied, free-swimming aquatic animals with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell
5309428 Engraving depicting jellyfish, a soft bodied, free-swimming aquatic animals with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles; (add.info.: Engraving depicting jellyfish)

View of various styles of locomotive carriages and wagons
5310044 View of various styles of locomotive carriages and wagons; (add.info.: View of various styles of locomotive carriages and wagons. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The first train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway
5310023 The first train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 27 September 1825)

Letter W: wagon, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206053 Letter W: wagon, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

First cylinder steam locomotive constructed in 1829 by Marc Seguin (1786-1875)
XIR382340 First cylinder steam locomotive constructed in 1829 by Marc Seguin (1786-1875) for the Saint Etienne Lyon Railways (b/w photo); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Bray's Traction-engine, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Bray's Traction-engine, 1858....thousands of spectators...seemed much interested and astonished on seeing a steam-engine traversing the streets of London...Attached was a truck, or platform

Animal Locomotion, Printed 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 62, printed 1887

A: Walking. B: Ascending a Step. C: Throwing the disk. D: Using a Shovel. E, F: Using a Pick, 1887
A: Walking. B: Ascending a Step. C: Throwing the disk. D: Using a Shovel. E, F: Using a Pick, Printed 1887. Series: Animal Locomotion

Georgia, Savannah, Railroad Museum
2080-204427-01

Panama, Panama City, Panama Canal, cargo ship with mule locomotives guiding passage

Panama, Panama Canal, Cargo ship at Pedro Miguel Locks

Grand Canyon National Park

Fashion plate from Art - Gout - Beaute circa 1920 Fashion plate from Art - Gout - Beaute circa 1920

Oh! Mister Railroad Man Wont You Take Me Back To Alabam?, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673229 Oh! Mister Railroad Man Wont You Take Me Back To Alabam?, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

When Your'e Down In Louisville (Call On Me), 1915 (print)
3673275 When Your'e Down In Louisville (Call On Me), 1915 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Palm Limited, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673265 Palm Limited, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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"Unleashing the Imagination: Exploring the Wonders of Locomotion" Step into a world where marine reptiles gracefully glide through azure waters, their fantasy-like figures captivating our senses. A mesmerizing illustration transports us to an enchanting realm where locomotion takes on extraordinary forms. In the skies above, a peregrine falcon soars with unmatched speed and precision. Falco peregrinus, the epitome of aerial locomotion, leaves us in awe of its majestic flight. Deep beneath Box Tunnel in Wilts, we delve into the mysteries underground. Parus caeruleus, a vibrant blue tit flits among lush foliage, showcasing nature's mastery of movement even in confined spaces. The Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne beckons us with its striking cover design. It promises a glimpse into mankind's relentless pursuit of conquering the skies and defying gravity itself. Artistry meets athleticism as we examine intricately detailed artwork depicting leg muscles in full motion during running. The sheer power and elegance displayed remind us that locomotion is not limited to creatures alone but extends to every living being. A snapshot frozen in time captures Alaska's rugged beauty as a railroad train traverses Fox Gulch bridge. This photograph from 1916 immortalizes man-made locomotion amidst untamed wilderness—a testament to human ingenuity overcoming formidable obstacles. At The National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, step inside "Locomotion" and immerse yourself in history. Witness firsthand how innovation shaped societies by revolutionizing transportation systems across generations. In twilight's embrace emerges Pipistrellus pipistrellus—the common pipistrelle—darting through dusky landscapes with unparalleled agility. Its nocturnal locomotive prowess reminds us that movement knows no boundaries or limitations.