Man Made Collection

Class 55 DELTIC. 5 November 1981
Class 55 Deltic 55002 The Kings Own Light Infantry outside York station with York Minster in the background, 5 November 1981

Liverpool Street station, Great Eastern Railway. 1 June 1920. Platform number 1

York, North Eastern Railway. View of the grand office building for the North Eastern Railway headquarters, later used by the LNER and British Railways. It is now a hotel

London Victoria station, Southern Railway, 1930s
London Victoria station, Southern Railway. View across the concourse along platforms 9 and 10, very crowded at rush hour, about 1938. At the end of the platform is a W H Smith bookstall

London Paddington station, Great Western Railway, 1840
London Paddington station, Great Western Railway at night. Watercolour of the original station in 1840. Passengers are boarding trains, some of them carrying trunks

Palm Islands construction, Dubai
Luxury island construction, Dubai. Ikonos satellite image of an artificial palm tree-shaped island created in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Dubai. This is the Jumeirah Palm resort

York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906
York station, North Eastern Railway. Looking north inside the station along the nearly empty main southbound platform 4, showing the roof and ironwork with suspended gas lamps. August 1906

York station, North Eastern Railway, about 1880. View along the curving platform with a waiting passenger train

York, Holgate Bridge, London and North Eastern Railway. 1937. At Holgate bridge, a signal gantry stands high above the tracks on the approach into York station

Liverpool Street station, Great Eastern Railway. 9 June 1920. View of the platforms and station clock

Kings Cross station, London, Great Northern Railway. View of tracks 6 to 10, with several passenger carriages in view. There is a height gauge over the centre track

Kings Cross station, London, British Railways, c1949-1950
Kings Cross station, London, British Railways. View along the busy platform 10, with the 10.00 service to Edinburgh (the Flying Scotsman) preparing for departure. c1949-50

York station, 1953. A member of the station staff checking a boys platform ticket. The man is wearing an LNER cap, although by this time he worked for the nationalised British Railways

Boathouse and boats at edge of reservoir, created in 1797-1798 to supply water for West Midlands canal system, Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, Staffordshire, England, june

York station, London & North Eastern Railway, about 1951
York station, London & North Eastern Railway. Looking north from the footbridge 1951ja A southbound train is arriving at platform 8 with A2 class 4-6-2 locomotive Edward Thompson

Hoover Dam on the Colorado River forming the border between Arizona and Nevada, United States of America, North America

Cottage on Lake of the Woods Kenora, Ontario, Canada

York station, engine sheds and locomotive yards, London & North Eastern Railway. Detailed plan of the layout of tracks and buildings, probably in the 1920s

In the oasis of Ghadames, UNESCO world heritage, Libya

York North locomotive depot, London & North Eastern Railway, 29 April 1942
York North locomotive depot, London & North Eastern Railway. A4 locomotive 4-6-2 no. 4469 Sir Ralph Wedgwood damaged beyond repair as a result of a German air raid during the Second World War

Kings Cross station, London, British Rail, January 1988
Kings Cross station, London, British Rail. View across the platforms with four InterCity 125 high speed train locomotives in view. 7 January 1988

Baker Beach In SF
San Francisco, California: c.1936. Fishermen on Baker Beach enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge under construction

View of The O-Bahn Express Bus Runway Track, Adelaide, South Australia
The O-Bahn Busway is a guided busway that is part of the bus rapid transit system servicing the northeastern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia

York station, June 1987. Platforms 10 and 11, showing an terminated intercity train and a Huddersfield bound Class 144 and Class 150 coupled together

Midland Railway Class 2 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 2192. Bullt by Sharp, Stewart and Co as 3802 in 1892. Rebuilt with H boiler in 1906 (as shown). Re no as 412 in 1907

Midland Railway Class 4, 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 998. Built Derby in April 1909. Renumbered as 808 in 1926. Withdrawn in February 1929

Midland Railway 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 1738. Built Derby in November 1885 1738. Renumbered as 358 in 1907. Withdrawn in July 1929

Midland Railway Class 3, 4-4-0 steam locomotive number 740. Built Derby in 1903 as 830. Renumbered as 740 in 1907. Withdrawn November 1949

Ipswich station, about 1911. View from Ranelagh Road Crossing signal box looking towards the main line. Branch to lower goods yard in foreground, locomotive coal wagons against stops

Liverpool Street station, about 1911. General view into station, suburban lines from platform 1 to 6 at right, local lines in centre foreground, the west side lines veer off to the left

Ipswich Upper Yard railway sidings, about 1911
Ipswich Upper Yard, looking south-east close to the goods transhipment shed. There is a Great Eastern Railway gas tank wagon and two unventilated vans on the right

York North Motive Power Depot. North Eastern Railway locomotive 2-2-4T no. 1679

York Carriage and Wagon Works. Interior view of the carriage building shop, with six Travelling Post Office carriages under construction. 1933

York station, London & North Eastern Railway. View from the south of a train leaving the station. The locomotive is ex-North Eastern Railway class R 4-4-0 no

London Victoria station, British Railways, January 1949
London Victoria station, British Railway. Part of the concourse showing the tea room in the central section of the station. 25 January 1949

Kings Cross station, British Railways, c1950s. The luxury Queen of Scots Pullman train arriving into Kings Cross station, hauled by a Class A3 engine, built by the London & North Eastern Railway

Ipswich, East Suffolk Junction, about 1911
Ipswich railway line, 1911. East Suffolk Junction, possibly taken from London Road bridge, looking north-west. The Norwich main line continues straight ahead

Shipley station, British Rail, July 1985
Shipley station, British Rail. The main station entrance. July 1985

Hellifield Station, British Rail, 21 September 1984. Showing the boarded up station buildings and platforms of this still functioning Settle to Carlisle line station

York, locomotive signal box in locomotive yard
Signal box in York locomotive yard, with a signal gantry in the foreground

York station, North Eastern Railway, c1910
York station, North Eastern Railway. View of the station from platform 4, showing petrol electric railcar no. 317D at platform 5 after working the 08.52 Cawood-Selby-York service (arriving at 09.49)

Harbour entrance of Constance with the Imperia statue created by Peter Lenk, Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) two chicks, perched at entrance to nestbox, Suffolk, England, July

Aerial view of reservoir and visitor centre, Carsington Water, White Peak, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, september

Marmore Falls (Cascate delle Marmore) in full operation, Terni, Umbria region, Italy.

Marmore Falls (Cascate delle Marmore) in full operation, Terni, Umbria region, Italy.

Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church Rosa, Manitoba, Canada

A female beekeeper at work
5307432 A female beekeeper at work.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work. Top: Driving bees from one skep into another in order to clear the combs)

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"Unveiling the Marvels of Man-Made Wonders: A Journey through Time and Ingenuity" Step back in time to Class 55 DELTIC, as we delve into a captivating world of man-made creations. On this remarkable day, 5 November 1981, York's North Eastern Railway showcases its engineering prowess. Traveling further back, let us transport you to Liverpool Street station in the Great Eastern Railway era on 1 June 1920. Witness the bustling hub that connected countless souls with their destinations. Venturing beyond cityscapes, discover a hidden gem nestled at the edge of a reservoir created between 1797-1798. This water source was ingeniously designed to supply West Midlands' canal system—a testament to human innovation. Fast forward to London Victoria station during the enchanting 1930s under Southern Railway's reign. Feel the vibrant energy pulsating through this architectural marvel that seamlessly blends functionality and beauty. Embark on an extraordinary journey to London Paddington station—birthed by Great Western Railway in 1840. Marvel at its timeless elegance as it stands tall amidst changing times—an enduring symbol of progress. York station beckons once more, this time capturing August 1906 when North Eastern Railway left an indelible mark on transportation history. Witness how human hands shaped railway systems that revolutionized travel forever. Cross Holgate Bridge in York and be transported straight into London and North Eastern Railway's realm from the year 1937. Immerse yourself in an era where steel met artistry—a bridge connecting dreams with reality. Kings Cross station awaits your arrival—the iconic landmark etched into London's landscape by both Great Northern Railway and British Railways around c1949-1950. Experience firsthand how architecture can become poetry in motion. Finally, set your sights on Palm Islands construction—an awe-inspiring feat accomplished amidst Dubai's shimmering waters. Witness nature bending to human will, as these man-made islands redefine the boundaries of possibility.