Rail Transport Collection (page 20)

York station, July 1984
York station. View of the British Rail signal and telecommunications centre and workshop at the rear of the station, taken from the National Railway Museum footbridge. July 1984

National Railway Museum, York, July 1984
National Railway Museum, York. View along Leeman Road from the footbridge. July 1984

Near Scarborough Bridge, York, 14 August 1984
Class 47 diesel locomotive north of Scarborough Bridge, York, en route for Scarborough. 14 August 1984

Tang Hall Lane, York, August 1984
Tang Hall Lane, York, North Eastern Railway cottage homes, built in 1931

Tang Hall Lane, York, North Eastern Railway cottage homes, built in 1931

Holgate Bridge, York, June 1983
Holgate Bridge, York, a northbound Inter City 125 high speed train approaching York station under Holgate Bridge. June 1983

York Motive Power Depot. August 10th 1981
York Motive Power Depot.August 10 1981. Four diesel locomotives in the depot, including a Class 47

York North Motive Power Depot, c1967
York North Motive Power Depot. A4 locomotive no. 60019 Bittern and V2 locomotive no. 60831. c1967

York North Motive Power Depot, 1920s
York North Motive Power Depot. London & North Eastern Railway locomotive N12 0-6-2T no. 2485, with two other locomotives alongside. 1920s

York station, 19 August 1982
York station. The 08.40 York to Aberdeen service leaving the station. 19 August 1982

York Station Hotel, May 1982. A crane making repairs to an upper level of the hotel

York. 6 Jan 1982. A diesel multiple unit leaving a flooded York. Taken from the NRM roof

Scarborough Bridge, York. 6 Jan 1982. Taken from the motive power footbridge shwoing the extent of flooding caused by snow on the River Ouse

Marble Arch, York. 6 Jan 1982. Floods in the road tunnel underneath the station on Leeman Road

York station, 23 September 1981. A diesel multiple unit awaits departure at York station

Dringhouses, York, March 11th 1981. A passenger train passing through the York suburb

Coulton, York, March 11th 1981
Colton, York, March 11th 1981. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train

Coulton, York
Colton, York. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train. November 1981

York, Leeman Road. View of the road tunnel showing a pool of water collecting at the side of pedestrian walkway

York, Old station, Toft Green. Entrance to the original York Station

York, Londesboro Arms Hotel, Petergate, 1980

York, Near the York South signal box. Footbridge over the goods lines near the goods yard

York, St Pauls Terrace, 15 September 1980. Speculative housing from around 1875. These were probably built to house North Eastern Railway carriage works

York station, British Rail, April 1980
York station, British Rail. The station frontage viewed from the city walls, with daffodils in bloom in the foreground. April 1980

York station, British Rail carriage sheds, 1979

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1938. LNER class A4 Dominion of New Zealand on the Flying Scotsman sercive arriving into York

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1946. Classs A4 number 4463 Sparrowhawk at York station in wartime black livery, with a canopy damaged in an air raid in the background

York (south), North Eastern Railway. South signal gantry with goods lines off to the left and roundhouse locomotive shed centre with the locomotive signal box of centre of the photo

York station staff, London & North Eastern Railway. A group of staff under the station roof, about 1925

York station, North Eastern Railway, c1906
York station, North Eastern Railway. Reproduction of a painted photograph by F Moore, looking towards the station from the south, with six locomotives facing the camera

York station and the city of York, London & North Eastern Railway. Panoramic view of the city from the south, with the station on the left and Scarborough Bridge across the River Ouse

York goods warehouse, North Eastern Railway, 1908. The exterior of the goods warehouse and weighbridge, with horse drawn carts. This building is now part of the National Railway Museum

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1906
York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906. General view of the station from platform 4 looking north

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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.