Rail Transport Collection (page 8)

A double-dialed hanging clock, (gilt-bronze)
1195140 A double-dialed hanging clock, (gilt-bronze) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); 48.3 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Port of Fecamp, 1924 (oil on canvas)
988700 The Port of Fecamp, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Loiseau, Gustave (1865-1935); 45.7x54.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Port of Fecamp; Le Port de Fecamp. Gustave Loiseau (1865-1935)

Building the Paris Metro, (watercoour on paper)
989557 Building the Paris Metro, (watercoour on paper) by Jouas, Charles (1866-1942); 68x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Building the Paris Metro. Charles Jouas (1866-1942)

Trooping the Colour, a British Railways advertising poster, c
1769893 Trooping the Colour, a British Railways advertising poster, c.1950 (colour lithograph) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942); 97x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trooping the Colour)

Simplonlinie, poster advertising rail travel around Lake Geneva (colour lithograph)
1769993 Simplonlinie, poster advertising rail travel around Lake Geneva (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 127x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Simplonlinie)

Kent: The Londoners Garden, a Southern Railway advertising poster
1769909 Kent: The Londoners Garden, a Southern Railway advertising poster, 1926 (colour lithograph) by Brown, Gregory (1887-1941); 102x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kent)

London by LMS, Piccadilly Circus by Night, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1769891 London by LMS, Piccadilly Circus by Night, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931); 102x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: London by LMS)

La Place du Havre et la Gare Saint-Lazare, 1893 (oil on canvas)
1769206 La Place du Havre et la Gare Saint-Lazare, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 38.1x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Place du Havre et la Gare Saint-Lazare)

Blackpool, L. & Y. and N. E. Railways, c. 1930 (lithograph in colours)
1766928 Blackpool, L.& Y. and N.E. Railways, c.1930 (lithograph in colours) by Williams, Wilton (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackpool, L.& Y. and N.E. Railways)

Davos-Platz Railway Station; Davos-Platz am Banhof, 1931 (oil on canvas)
826126 Davos-Platz Railway Station; Davos-Platz am Banhof, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 90.7x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Everyone, back to work!, 1920. Creator: Ivanov, Sergey Ivanovich (1885-1942)
Everyone, back to work!, 1920. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Time is running out!, 1920. Creator: Ivanov, Sergey Ivanovich (1885-1942)
Time is running out!, 1920. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Chemins de fer de l Ouest, 1901. Creator: Grün, Jules-Alexandre (1868-1938)
Chemins de fer de l Ouest, 1901. Private Collection

Chemin de fer du Nord. Plage de Mesnil-Val, 1901. Creator: Grün
Chemin de fer du Nord. Plage de Mesnil-Val, 1901. Private Collection

Chemin de fer du Nord. Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d Oise, 1890. Private Collection

Chemins de fer de l Est. Traversee des Vosges, 1908. Private Collection

Dougga. Visitez la Tunisie, 1929. Creator: La Neziere, Joseph de (1873-1944)
Dougga. Visitez la Tunisie, 1929. Private Collection

Chemins de fer de l Ouest. Normandie, Bretagne, 1900. Creator: Berthon, Paul (1872-1909)
Chemins de fer de l Ouest. Normandie, Bretagne, 1900. Private Collection

Chemin de fer d Orleans. Vic-sur-Cere, c. 1900-1910. Private Collection

Chemin de fer d Orleans. Touraine, 1900s. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)
Chemin de fer d Orleans. Touraine, 1900s. Private Collection

Chemin de fer du Midi. Route des Pyrenees, c. 1900-1910. Private Collection

Chemins de fer du Nord. Berck-Plage, c. 1910. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)
Chemins de fer du Nord. Berck-Plage, c. 1910. Private Collection

Twin Redwoods, Palo Alto, 1870. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
Twin Redwoods, Palo Alto, 1870

Station Closed
circa 1958: Young travellers look at a train that is going anywhere. (Photo by Nocella/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Weekend Train
circa 1955: A locomotive on an early Saturday morning train taking New Yorkers to the countryside. (Photo by Douglas Grundy/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Model Railway
circa 1955: Three realistic miniature trains owned by members of the New York Society Of Model Engineers line up on the track. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images)

Model Trains
circa 1955: Model train engines lined up around a circular track waiting for repair. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Model Diesel Trains
circa 1955: Model diesel trains emerging from repair yards. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Railway Viaduct
circa 1940: A railway viaduct in Germany. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Cape Colony
circa 1955: Railroad terminal of Cape Town in the area of the British Cape Colony. (Photo by Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Minami-Manshu Tetsudo Kabushiki Kaisha - South Manchuria Railway. Private Collection

La Gare Saint-Lazare, vue exterieure, 1877. Creator: Monet, Claude (1840-1926)
La Gare Saint-Lazare, vue exterieure, 1877. Private Collection

Railway near Murnau, 1909. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Railway near Murnau, 1909. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich

La Gare de Banlieue, 1896-1897. Creator: Espagnat, Georges, de (1870-1950)
La Gare de Banlieue, 1896-1897. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

The opening of the state railway from Ljubljana to Trieste on July 27, 1857, 1857. Private Collection

Train Ferry
circa 1950: A train ferry in port at Harwich loaded with goods wagons. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Red Star
1950: A Russian engine in Finland. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Tyne Bridge
circa 1950: Tyne Bridge in Newcastle. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Film Shoot
8th May 1934: Cameramen on the railway track getting a shot of the Aberdonian express train, with an actor disembarking on to a tender, for the film Night Mail, directed by Herbert Smith

End Of Tunnel
22nd February 1930: Workmen laying the new track at Kings Cross Station, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Hoisting Carriage
circa 1930: A third class Southern Railway carriage being hoisted at Southampton Docks in Hampshire. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Station At Rannoch
circa 1930: Rannoch railway station on the West Highlands Railway in Perthshire. The WHR took many years to plan as it crosses rough terrain and moorland

Sloping Seats
circa 1930: The seats of a street car in Wellington, New Zealand are slanted to counteract the slope of the hills that the cars ride. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Ticket Queue
Commuters wait in line at a railroad station to buy train tickets, including one young boy wearing knickers and fedora. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Subway Passengers
Interior of a subway car with female passengers and a uniformed male conductor. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Elevated Railroad
View of an elevated train traveling along its track at 110th Street in New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Streamlined Trains
Two Zephyr locomotives of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad sit side-by-side on adjacent tracks at a station in West Hinsdale. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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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.