Railroad Track Collection (page 24)

RAILROAD: TOM THUMB, 1830. Baltimore & Ohio Railroads Tom Thumb locomotive racing a horse-drawn car, 1830. Line engraving, American, 1830

PANAMA CANAL: EXCAVATION. Excavating the Panama Canal near Emperador, Panama. Wood engraving, American, 1885

LONDON: RAILWAY, 1868. Junction of the Midland, Great Northern and Metropolitan Railways at Kings Cross Station, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1868

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, police charging on the mob at Callowhill Street Bridge, on the morning of 23 July 1877

BESSEMER STEEL manufacture and the rolling of railway track at Bethlehem, Pa. in 1876: contemporary colored engraving

DUGOUT RESIDENCE, 1871. A dug-out along the Kansas-Pacific railway in the American West: colored engraving, 1871

UNDERGROUND VILLAGE, 1874. An underground village in the American West: colored engraving, 1874

BESSEMER STEEL, 1876. Bessemer Steel manufacture and the rolling of railway track at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1876

DUGOUT HOME, 1871. A dugout along the Kansas-Pacific railway in the American West. Wood engraving, 1871

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Burning of the roundhouse at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

RAILROADING: PROMONTORY POINT. The joining of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Contemporary American wood engraving

RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION 1875. Railroad building on the Great Plains. Wood engraving, American, 1875, after a drawing by Alfred R. Waud

KANSAS: CATTLE SHIPPING. Celebrating the first train-load of cattle into Abilene, Kansas, in 1867. Wood engraving, 1870s

SAINT GOTTHARD TUNNEL. A stretch of the Saint Gotthard Tunnel near Mount Piottino, Italy, shortly after the grand opening festivities in 1882. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

SAINT GOTTHARD TUNNEL. One of the Swiss entrances to Saint Gotthard Tunnel during its construction from 1872-1880. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

SAINT GOTTHARD TUNNEL. A viaduct of the Saint Gotthard Railway in the Maderan Valley, Switzerland, shortly after the 1882 opening of the Saint Gotthard Tunnel

MONT CENIS TUNNEL, 1871. The first railway train through the Mont Cenis Tunnel, on the occasion of its 1871 opening ceremonies. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

ENGLAND: MAIL TRAIN, 1849. An English mail train. Wood engraving, 1849

LOWER BROADWAY, c1890. View of Broadway, New York City, looking north from Cortlandt Street, with the turreted Western Union Telegraph Company building at left: photographed c1890

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, 1913. A damsel in serious distress. Oil over a still from an American silent movie of 1913

CALIFORNIA: RAILROAD. Boarding the Los Angeles Limited at an unidentified stop in California, c1910

CIRCUS POSTER, 1879. An 1879 lithograph poster for The W. C. Coup New United Monster Shows
CIRCUS POSTER, 1879. An 1879 lithograph poster for The W.C. Coup New United Monster Shows

BORDER PATROL INSPECTOR. An American Border Patrol Inspector reads tracks left by illegal immigrants. Photograph, 1957

RAILROAD BRIDGE: RED RIVER. Looking west through the original Northern Pacific Railroad bridge across the Red River between Moorhead, Minnesota, and Fargo, North Dakota, completed in May 1872

HIGH-SPEED TRAIN. The Phoenix, a high-speed train. Illustration, 1976

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. Valley of Doom. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

AMERICAN RAILWAY, 1876. An American Railway Scene, at Hornellsville, (New York), Erie Railway. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

Silent Film Still: Trains

LOCOMOTIVE. The George H. Emerson, 1937. The first 4-4-4-4- type, 4 cylinder, single unit, single expansion locomotive ever built

EDISON: MOVIE STILL, 1903. Scene from the film The Great Train Robbery made by the Edison Company in 1903

NEW YORK: NINTH AVENUE. View looking north from Gansevoort Street of the intersection at Little West 12th Street where Greenwich Street turns into Ninth Avenue

EDISON: FILM STRIP, 1903. Sequence from the film The Great Train Robbery made by the Edison Company in 1903

RAILROAD TRACKS, 1939. Western Pacific railroad line in the unclaimed desert of Morrow County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939

Railroad tunnel under construction
Portal of a railroad tunnel under construction, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Canadian National Railways, Jasper, Alberta, Canada, North America

Steam train on the way to Darjeeling, West Bengal state, India, Asia

Railway tracks, Menindee, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating Railroad Tracks" Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey along the historic railroad tracks. From the iconic Midland Hotel in Morecambe, Britain's first Art Deco hotel, to the majestic Sankey Viaduct, these tracks hold tales of bygone eras. Feel the thrill as you witness the sleek Silver Link Locomotive gliding effortlessly across rails, reminiscent of an era when steam trains ruled supreme. Marvel at the sheer power and elegance of old-fashioned steam train locomotives that once connected communities and fueled industrial progress. Immerse yourself in history at Marylebone Station, where countless stories have unfolded within its bustling walls. Admire architectural wonders like Forth Bridge and Caernarvon Bridges that stand tall as testaments to human engineering ingenuity. Delve into nostalgia with a visit to Hudson Steam Loco, a magnificent relic from yesteryears. Traverse through temperate rainforests nestled amidst Dandenong Ranges, where lush greenery envelops railway tracks creating an enchanting ambiance. Experience firsthand the dedication of Passenger Porters who ensured smooth journeys for travelers throughout generations. Discover Blackpool Station's vibrant atmosphere where laughter and excitement filled every departing train. Explore Toton Railway Sidings; a hub of activity showcasing modern advancements in rail transportation technology. Witness how this vital junction keeps our railways running smoothly day after day, and are not just steel pathways; they are conduits connecting people, places, and memories. They carry echoes from times long gone while propelling us towards an exciting future filled with endless possibilities. So hop aboard this remarkable journey through time on these extraordinary railroad tracks.