Rail Transport Collection (page 2)

The Bennie Railplane, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Bennie Railplane, 1930, (1933). The George Bennie railplane is an astounding device by which existing railways could be speeded up for passenger traffic

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

Manchester Exchange station, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly London and North Western Railway), 1927
Manchester Exchange station, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly London and North Western Railway). View of the station entrance. May 1927

Gladstone Dock station (Liverpool), Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. View of the entrance to the station, with a large arched sign

The Oaks, Bolton, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway)
The Oaks station, Bolton, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway), 4 August 1933. View near a proposed site for a pump

Liverpool Exchange station, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway). Interior of the station showing the times, stations to and times of electric train services

Liverpool North Mersey goods depot, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, about 1903. View of the travelling crane for goods to be transferred from train to ship and vice versa

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

A London and North Eastern Railway poster advertising east coast journeys to Scotland
1198172 A London and North Eastern Railway poster advertising east coast journeys to Scotland, (colour lithograph) by Gawthorn

La Ligne Electrique du Simplon, 1928. Private Collection

Traffic At Holborn
A mix of horse drawn and motorised traffic at the junction between Holborn and Kingsway, London. The new Underground station is on the corner. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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)

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

Kirosskii quarry, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Kirosskii quarry, 1915.

West-Siberian Railroad. Station of the Fifth Class, Vargashi, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Station of the Fifth Class, Vargashi, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad

West-Siberian Railroad. Station of the Forth Class, Shumikha, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Station of the Forth Class, Shumikha, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad

West-Siberian Railroad. Bridge of 100 Sazhens Length Across the Ishim River, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Bridge of 100 Sazhens Length Across the Ishim River, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian

West-Siberian Railroad. Main Workshop of the Omsk Station. The Turning Shop, 1892-96. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Main Workshop of the Omsk Station. The Turning Shop, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian

West-Siberian Railroad. Station of the Third Class, Petropavlovsk, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Station of the Third Class, Petropavlovsk, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad

West-Siberian Railroad. The Passenger Terminal of Omsk Station (Front View), 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. The Passenger Terminal of Omsk Station (Front View), 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian

West Siberian Railroad. Building the Bridge Over the Ob River, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West Siberian Railroad. Building the Bridge Over the Ob River, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad

West Siberian Railroad. Building the Bridge Over the Ob River, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West Siberian Railroad. Building the Bridge Over the Ob River, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad

West-Siberian Railroad. Main Workshop of the Omsk Station. General View, 1892-1896 Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Main Workshop of the Omsk Station. General View, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian

West Siberian Railroad. Bridge Over the Ob River. 360 Sazhens (0.5 Mile) Long. Main View, 1892-1896 Creator: Unknown
West Siberian Railroad. Bridge Over the Ob River. 360 Sazhens (0.5 Mile) Long. Main View, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of

West-Siberian Railroad. Testing the First Section of the Bridge Across the Irtysh River, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Testing the First Section of the Bridge Across the Irtysh River, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of

West-Siberian Railroad. Bridge Across the Ob River. Examination of a Sag Using..., 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Bridge Across the Ob River. Examination of a Sag Using the Frenkel Apparatus, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials

P.L.M. Evian les Bains. Trains rapides de jour et de nuit. Trains de luxe, 1908. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)
P.L.M. Evian les Bains. Trains rapides de jour et de nuit. Trains de luxe, 1908. Private Collection

P.L.M. Vichy, c. 1910. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)
P.L.M. Vichy, c. 1910. Private Collection

P.L.M. St Honoré-les-Bains (Nièvre), 1910. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)
P.L.M. St Honore-les-Bains (Nievre), 1910. Private Collection

Chemins de fer de l'Ouest et du London, 1899. Creator: Grün, Jules-Alexandre (1868-1938)
Chemins de fer de l'Ouest et du London, 1899. Private Collection

Chemin de fer du Nord. Paris à Londres via Calais, 1890. Creator: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Chemin de fer du Nord. Paris a Londres via Calais, 1890. Private Collection

Chemin de fer du Nord. Paris à Londres via Calais, 1890. Creator: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Chemin de fer du Nord. Paris a Londres via Calais, 1890. Private Collection

Le Tréport-Mers. Chemins de fer du Nord et de l'Ouest, 1897. Creator: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Le Treport-Mers. Chemins de fer du Nord et de l'Ouest, 1897. Private Collection

Chemin de fer d'Orléans. Pont-Aven (Finistère) , 1914. Creator: Meunier, Henri Georges (1873-1922)
Chemin de fer d'Orleans. Pont-Aven (Finistere) , 1914. Private Collection

Golden Mountain, Pullman Express (Poster), c. 1930. Creator: Broders, Roger (1883-1953)
Golden Mountain, Pullman Express (Poster), c. 1930. From a private collection.

Man and dogs on rail cart trip from Shelton to Nome, 1912. Creator: Unknown
Man and dogs on rail cart trip from Shelton to Nome, 1912. Walter W. Johnson, a mining engineer and designer of gold and tin dredges

Chemins de fer de l'Ouest et de Brighton, 1905. Creator: Péan, René Louis (1875-1945)
Chemins de fer de l'Ouest et de Brighton, 1905. Private Collection

Illustration from the "Town carriages, traveling and sporting vehicles from German, French and English makers", ca 1845. Private Collection

Grand Trunk Western Railroad, ticket office, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Grand Trunk Western Railroad, ticket office, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Grand Trunk Western Railroad, ticket office, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Grand Trunk Western Railroad, ticket office, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Railroad station, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Railroad station, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915

Market Street, Louisville, Ky. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Market Street, Louisville, Ky. between 1900 and 1910

Union Traction Bldg. Indianapolis, Ind. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Union Traction Bldg. Indianapolis, Ind. between 1900 and 1910

Iron Mountains & water gap near Clifton Forge, Clifton Forge, Va. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Iron Mountains & water gap near Clifton Forge, Clifton Forge, Va. between 1900 and 1910

Detroit River tunnel, Detroit, Mich. ca 1910. Creator: Unknown
Detroit River tunnel, Detroit, Mich. ca 1910

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Rail transport has long been an integral part of the Weald of Kent's history, connecting communities and facilitating trade. Southern Railway recognized its significance with a captivating advertising poster that showcased the region's beauty and accessibility. On November 5, 1981, Class 55 DELTIC locomotive roared through York, representing the power and efficiency of rail travel. This iconic image captured the essence of North Eastern Railway's commitment to providing reliable transportation options. Liverpool Street station stood as a testament to Great Eastern Railway's grandeur on June 1, 1920. Passengers marveled at its architectural splendor while embarking on journeys to various destinations across Britain. Southern Railway enticed travelers with a vibrant poster promoting Ramsgate in 1939. The colorful lithograph highlighted this coastal gem as an idyllic holiday spot easily accessible by rail. Intriguingly, as early as 1888, the Orient Express captivated imaginations with its luxurious offerings. A vintage poster showcasing this legendary train hinted at the allure and adventure awaiting passengers aboard this renowned service. The Forth Bridge symbolized engineering marvel when it opened in Scotland—a testament to railway innovation that connected Edinburgh and Fife seamlessly. London Victoria station exuded elegance during the bustling 1930s under Southern Railway's management. Its grand architecture welcomed commuters from all walks of life into a world of efficient connectivity. Great Western Railway left an indelible mark on London Paddington station since its establishment in 1840—the gateway for countless adventures towards Bristol or beyond—ushering in a new era for rail travel enthusiasts. York station served as North Eastern Railway's crown jewel in August 1906—an impressive structure blending Victorian charm with modern functionality—a hub where dreams took flight amidst steam-filled platforms. Holgate Bridge gracefully spanned York's landscape under London and North Eastern Railway’s watchful eye in 1937—another example of their commitment to seamlessly connecting communities.