Passenger Trains Collection

On Sunday 3rd July 1938, Mallard raced past Little Bytham at 123 mph (198 kmh), then over the next 1and a quarter miles (2 km) its speed rose until for one quarter mile (0.4 km)

The Britannia and express locomotive British Rail

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Canterbury from the Railway, 1842 (coloured litho on paper)
7394177 Canterbury from the Railway, 1842 (coloured litho on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 23x38 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Locomotive Engine, "The Rocket, " Built by George Stephenson, 1830 (coloured etching on paper)
7394209 Locomotive Engine, "The Rocket, " Built by George Stephenson, 1830 (coloured etching on paper) by Naysmith, James (1807-90) (after); Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

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)

On the honeymoon (colour litho)
8656595 On the honeymoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the honeymoon. Waiting for a compartment to themselves)

Third Class. Weekend to... please (colour litho)
8656504 Third Class. Weekend to... please (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Third Class. Weekend to... please." Railway passenger)

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.

Jacobite steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK

The Simplon Express, c.1908 (postcard)
3782885 The Simplon Express, c.1908 (postcard); (add.info.: The Simplon Express, c. 1908. Switzerland.); Lebrecht History

Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge
7424480 Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge, c.1836 (hand coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist

Oblique Arch in the Viaduct on the London and Birmingham Railway at Watford, Herts
7424487 Oblique Arch in the Viaduct on the London and Birmingham Railway at Watford, Herts, c.1845 (Hand coloured lithograph on paper) by Sharp

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

Swinton Station, c.1840 (tinted lithograph on paper)
7424470 Swinton Station, c.1840 (tinted lithograph on paper) by Russell, Samuel (fl.1840s); 23x32 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

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

Meet Me at The Station Dear, 1917 (print)
3673257 Meet Me at The Station Dear, 1917 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

San Francisco Bound, 1913 (print)
3673193 San Francisco Bound, 1913 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Theres Lots of Stations On My Railroad Track, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673180 Theres Lots of Stations On My Railroad Track, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Sleepy Town Express, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673329 The Sleepy Town Express, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

On The 5.15, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673222 On The 5.15, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Wolverine, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673287 The Wolverine, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

On The 7.28, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673225 On The 7.28, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Pioneer Limited, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673187 Pioneer Limited, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Signs We See As We Pass Along, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673163 Signs We See As We Pass Along, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

North Midland Railway Bridge over the River Derwent and the Matlock Road near Amber Gate
7424473 North Midland Railway Bridge over the River Derwent and the Matlock Road near Amber Gate, 1840 (hand coloured lithograph on paper) by Russell

The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673324 The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Sunset Limited, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673248 Sunset Limited, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

An Engineers Love, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673242 An Engineers Love, c.1770-1959 (print) by Joseph Morris Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Eli Galop, 1888 (print)
3672833 The Eli Galop, 1888 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

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At thirty deniers, a cosmopolitan bazaar "Everything must pay off" (antisemitic cartoon), 1909 (print)
7415593 At thirty deniers, a cosmopolitan bazaar "Everything must pay off" (antisemitic cartoon), 1909 (print) by Lemot

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Knaresborough Viaduct, East and West Yorkshire Junction Railway, c. 1850 (coloured litho on paper)
7394183 Knaresborough Viaduct, East and West Yorkshire Junction Railway, c.1850 (coloured litho on paper) by Hodgson, Robert (1817-77) (after); 18x27 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Bangor, c. 1850-80 (litho on paper)
7394180 Bangor, c.1850-80 (litho on paper) by Dibdin, Thomas Colman (1810-93); 16x27 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Conway Castle and Tubular Bridge, c. 1850 (coloured litho on paper)
7394178 Conway Castle and Tubular Bridge, c.1850 (coloured litho on paper) by Fagan, James (fl.1853); 15x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: By James Fagan (fl)

Terminus of the Severn and Wye at Lydney, 19th century (w/c on paper)
7394168 Terminus of the Severn and Wye at Lydney, 19th century (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 19x50 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c. 1830 (engraving on paper)
7394208 View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c.1830 (engraving on paper) by Vignoles, Charles Blacker (1793-1875); 19x52 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Penryn, Flushing and Falmouth Harbours (from the Old Helton Road), c. 1860-80 (coloured litho on paper)
7394199 Penryn, Flushing and Falmouth Harbours (from the Old Helton Road), c.1860-80 (coloured litho on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 23x34 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

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"From Speed Records to Iconic Landmarks: A Journey through Passenger Trains" Step back in time to Sunday 3rd July 1938, when Mallard made history by racing past Little Bytham at an incredible speed of 123 mph (198 km/h). This iconic moment marked a milestone for passenger trains, showcasing their power and efficiency. Fast forward to 1978, where The Ghan took travelers on an unforgettable journey to Alice Springs. This legendary train became synonymous with adventure and exploration, offering passengers a unique experience across the Australian outback. In the realm of British Railways, The Britannia and express locomotive stood tall as symbols of strength and reliability. These majestic machines carried countless passengers across the country, connecting communities and fostering progress. Traveling further back in time brings us to the year 1888 when Eli Galop's print captured the essence of passenger trains. It depicted a cosmopolitan bazaar bustling with life, reminding us that railways were not just means of transportation but also catalysts for cultural exchange. However, not all depictions have been positive throughout history. In 1909, an antisemitic cartoon titled "Everything must pay off" portrayed passenger trains as part of a discriminatory narrative. Such images serve as reminders of the prejudices that existed during certain periods. During times of war, like in 1914 when Mobilisation train left Gare de l'Est station in Paris, passenger trains played crucial roles in military operations. They transported troops and supplies with unwavering dedication amidst challenging circumstances. The architectural marvels associated with railway infrastructure cannot be overlooked either. Knaresborough Viaduct from East and West Yorkshire Junction Railway showcases stunning craftsmanship while Bangor captures the charm of Victorian-era stations. Moving towards Wales brings us Conway Castle and Tubular Bridge—a testament to engineering brilliance—while Terminus of the Severn and Wye at Lydney reflects industrial progress in the 19th century.