Railroad Collection (page 9)

Irkutsk. General View, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. General View, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

A Bridge, 1 Sazhen in Width, and Underpass at Verst 12, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
A Bridge, 1 Sazhen in Width, and Underpass at Verst 12, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction

An Underpass 42.4 Sazhens long at Verst 15, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
An Underpass 42.4 Sazhens long at Verst 15, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Construction of a Tunnel N 38 at Verst 38, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Construction of a Tunnel N 38 at Verst 38, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Construction of an Underpass at Verst 15, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Construction of an Underpass at Verst 15, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Tunnel Number 12 at Verst 36 with a Length of 365 Sazhens, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Tunnel Number 12 at Verst 36 with a Length of 365 Sazhens, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in

Tunnel Number 30 at Verst 59. Walling, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Tunnel Number 30 at Verst 59. Walling, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

View of an Underpass Arch at Verst 15, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
View of an Underpass Arch at Verst 15, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Ferry-Icebreaker "Baikal" at the Pier, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Ferry-Icebreaker "Baikal" at the Pier, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Lower Part of the Tunnel at Verst 36, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Lower Part of the Tunnel at Verst 36, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Drainage Work near a Railroad Bridge, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Drainage Work near a Railroad Bridge, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Support Wall and Railcut at Verst 11, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Support Wall and Railcut at Verst 11, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

The Terminal at Sliudianka Station, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
The Terminal at Sliudianka Station, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Building of a Bridge Over a Road, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Building of a Bridge Over a Road, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian

Construction of a Tunnel Walls, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Construction of a Tunnel Walls, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian

Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian

Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian

Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian

Working in the Tunnell, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Working in the Tunnell, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad

Boring in the Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Boring in the Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad

Working on a Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Working on a Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad

Working on a Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Working on a Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad

Tunnel Works, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Tunnel Works, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad

German troops en route to Russia, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German troops en route to Russia, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers seated on top of a railroad locomotive going to Russia, during World War I

Karl Franz Josef in Budapest, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Karl Franz Josef in Budapest, between c1914 and c1915. Karl Franz Joseph (Charles I of Austria) (1887-1922) with soldiers next to train during World War I

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

Belgian guide reg't [i.e. regiment] starting to front, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian guide reg't [i.e. regiment] starting to front, between 1914 and 1918. Belgian soldiers in rail road car during World War I

Algerian soldiers, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Algerian soldiers, between c1914 and c1915

Donkerque [i.e. Dunkerque], shipping carrier pigeons, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Donkerque [i.e. Dunkerque], shipping carrier pigeons, between c1914 and c1915. Carrier pigeons in baskets, being loaded onto a train car, Dunkerque, France

At Champigny, giving wine to Algerian troops, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
At Champigny, giving wine to Algerian troops, between c1914 and c1915. People giving wine to Algerian soldiers at Champigny-sur-Marne, France, during World War I

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

English Nurses entraining at London, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
English Nurses entraining at London, between c1914 and c1915. English nurses getting on a train at London, during World War I

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

Le Mont Blanc en chemin de fer, 1911. Creator: Meunier, Henri Georges (1873-1922)
Le Mont Blanc en chemin de fer, 1911. 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

Trains at Fox Station, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Trains at Fox Station, 1916

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

Railroad bridge across Kumsa River near the Medvezhya Gora Station, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Railroad bridge across Kumsa River near the Medvezhya Gora Station, 1915

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

Group of railroad construction participants on the pier in Kem-Pristan, 1915

Taking A Break
Anthony Bates

Contemplation
Anthony Bates

The Cleaner
Anthony Bates

Time passing by
Kay PK

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"The Golden Era of Railroads: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the glamorous era of rail travel with iconic images that capture the essence of a bygone age. The Blue Comet train, known for its luxurious amenities and impeccable service, epitomizes the grandeur and elegance of train travel. As it departs from Grand Central Terminal in New York City circa 1930, one can only imagine the excitement and anticipation felt by passengers embarking on their adventures. The Spirit of Progress beckons us to explore further as we encounter a captivating poster advertising the Orient Express in 1888. This legendary train became synonymous with opulence and intrigue, whisking travelers away on unforgettable journeys across Europe. Union Station in Portland, Maine stands as a testament to America's love affair with trains. Its magnificent architecture serves as a gateway to new destinations and possibilities. Similarly, Simplon-Orient-Express transports our imagination from London to Cairo during the early 1930s – an extraordinary feat that connected continents. Venturing westward, we discover New Pavilion Saltair amidst bathers enjoying leisurely days by Salt Lake City's shores. This idyllic scene showcases how railways brought joy and recreation to communities across America. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Union Railway Station emerges as a symbol of progress and industrial might. Steam trains chug along its tracks, carrying goods and dreams alike towards an ever-evolving future. Traveling beyond borders takes us on A Peep at the Train journey through India in 1892 – capturing vibrant landscapes through pencil sketches infused with watercolors. It reminds us that railways have always been bridges between cultures and civilizations. A woman aboard a train captures our attention next; her date set against the backdrop of bustling stations evokes nostalgia for simpler times when romance bloomed amidst rhythmic clatterings on steel tracks. Finally, we witness modernity colliding with tradition as Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan's bullet train, races past Mount Fuji.