Railway Track Collection

Snowdon Mountain Railway train and the Llanberis path, Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales; United Kingdom, Europe

Cliff Tramway and the Pier at Saltburn by the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town. 18 December 1958

Patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex, May 1948
A ganger patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex, May 1948. Maintanence of the permanent way was essential for the safe running of the railway

Barmouth Bridge, coast of Cardigan Bay, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Power station cooling towers. Cooling towers are used to dispose of waste heat from industrial processes. The waste energy is absorbed by water

St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown
St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Frickley Colliery, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Frickley Colliery, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, 1965. With its shaft sunk in 1905, Frickley Colliery in the village of South Elmsall, West Yorkshire

Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839. Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1837 (1839). Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)

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USA, California, Gold Country, Grass Valley: Empire Mine State Historic Park/Gold Mine Gold Mine, Main Mine Shaft

Curdimurka Railway Siding (Old Ghan Railway), Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Road, railway, and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges, Mangamaunu, near Kaikoura, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Tracks of a narrow-gauge peat railway, Tiste Bauernmoor, Landkreis Rotenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

Welsh Highland Railway
A horseshoe curve at Beddgelert, on the Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales, October 1923. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

View of Monte Bre Funicular, Lake Lugano, Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland, Europe

Railway track, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River, Colorado, 1880 s

The Cornish Riviera Express drawn by a King class locomotive, 1935-36
The " Cornish Riviera Express" drawn by a " King" class locomotive between Dawlish and Teignmouth (Devon), 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Crystal Palace Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Bromley, London, 1955
Crystal Palace Station, Bromley, London, 1955. Empty platforms and canopy of the disused Crystal Palace (High Level) Station, viewed from the footbridge. Arched walls hold up the glass roof

The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. Artist: J Harris
The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852 ; shows a comparison between a mail coach driver and an engine driver. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s

Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839. Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway

Narrow gauge railway, Langwieser Viaduct, Arosa mountain resort, Graubunden, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Bernina train running fast in the frozen snowy landscape nearby Lago Bianco lake, Bernina Pass, Graubunden, Engadin, Switzerland

Iconic Swiss red train traveling in the snowy woods from Filisur to Tiefencastel railway station, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Red train on famous Landwasser viaduct in the frozen snowy woods in winter, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Swiss red train crossing Landwasser viaduct above a frozen river in the snowy landscape, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Swiss red train traveling across the frozen forest covered with snow after a blizzard at dawn, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Red train traveling in the winter snowy landscape from Filisur to Tiefencastel railway station, aerial view, Graubunden, Switzerland

Aerial view of the Swiss red train crossing Landwasser viaduct in the cold winter, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Aerial view of train traveling on Landwasser viaduct across the snowy frozen woods, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Swiss red train running on Landwasser viaduct from a tunnel carved on steep mountain, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Train on Landwasser viaduct entering in a tunnel carved into a mountain ridge in winter, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Train on Landwasser viaduct entering in a tunnel carved into a snowy mountain ridge, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Sunlight over the famous red train traveling across the winter snowy forest in the Swiss Alps, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Red train crossing a viaduct in the fairy tale snowy landscape under a clear winter sky, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Aerial view of the Swiss red train traveling on Wiesen viaduct across snowy frozen woods, Davos, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Marked railroad ties are pictured close to the scene where they found a body near Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany, June 6, 2018. REUTERS/Thorsten Wagner

Construction of Severn Tunnel
672975 Construction of Severn Tunnel; (add.info.: The Severn Tunnel, A railway tunnel in the United Kingdom, linking South Gloucestershire in the west of England to Monmouthshire in south Wales)

Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. The railway '...will not only afford great accommodation to...travellers

The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by Mr. Boulet, of '...one of the highest railways in the world

Antwerp refugees fleeing to Holland, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Antwerp refugees fleeing to Holland, 1914. Shows refugees walking on railroad tracks on way to Holland during World War I.

R.R. follows British advance, 31 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
R.R. follows British advance, 31 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). Railroad construction during World War I, described by the Imperial War Museum as "Battle of the Drocourt-Queant

British loading pontoon boats with ammunition, 22 Apr 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British loading pontoon boats with ammunition, 22 Apr 1917. British Royal Artillery gunners loading pontoon boats on the River Scarpe with shells near a light railway engine passing on the line near

British troops resting on road, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British troops resting on road, between c1915 and 1918. British troops resting on a road during World War I.

Germans helping refugees returning to Antwerp, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans helping refugees returning to Antwerp, 1914. German soldiers on train tracks carrying bundle for Belgian refugees in Antwerp, Belgium during World War I.

A Landsturm Duet, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
A Landsturm Duet, 1914. Men playing stringed instruments by the railroad tracks during World War I.

Perm: Headquarters of the Ural Railway Administration, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Perm: Headquarters of the Ural Railway Administration, 1910.

Segezh Station; general view, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Segezh Station; general view, 1915.

Ladva Station on the Murmansk railroad; Uneveness of the railway, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Ladva Station on the Murmansk railroad; Uneveness of the railway, 1915.

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"Journey through the Rails: Exploring the Beauty and History of Railway Tracks" Snowdon Mountain Railway train and the Llanberis path, Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park: Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you ride the iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway train, traversing the enchanting Llanberis path amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Snowdon in Snowdonia National Park. Cliff Tramway and the Pier at Saltburn by the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you stroll along Saltburn's historic pier while witnessing a mesmerizing view of its Cliff Tramway gracefully gliding above. A true gem nestled in North Yorkshire's picturesque coastline. Patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex - May 1948: Step back in time to witness dedicated railway workers diligently patrolling Manningtree's permanent way tracks in Essex during May 1948. Their unwavering commitment ensures safe journeys for all passengers. Aerial view Swanley, Kent - England's bustling railway hub: Marvel at an awe-inspiring aerial view of Swanley town in Kent as it thrives with life centered around its main road that seamlessly intersects with a vibrant railway network connecting communities far and wide. Barmouth Bridge - Coastal marvel spanning Cardigan Bay: Behold one of Wales' most remarkable sights – Barmouth Bridge majestically stretching across Cardigan Bay's coastlines. This engineering masterpiece unites land and sea while offering unparalleled views to those who traverse it. Power station cooling towers - Icons amid industrial landscapes: Amidst towering structures lies an intriguing sight – power station cooling towers standing tall against industrial backdrops; silent witnesses to progress fueled by railways' indispensable role in powering our world.