Railway Collection (page 8)

Train with the Matterhorn in the background, Gornergrat, Switzerland

Anglesey, c. 1925 (colour litho)
742353 Anglesey, c.1925 (colour litho) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); 102x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Curvature of Spacetime
Rainer Inderst

The allies have planned their own railroad system to take with them for the forthcoming second front. The construction of this rail system in England has been on of the greatest secrets of this war

Mr. J. D. Cram Station Master at Riding Mill Railway Station is busy with the prize winning flowers on 2nd September 1955

Bernina Express passes in Madulain, Graubunden, Maloja, Switzerland, Europe

Cogwheel railway incline up Mt. Pilatus in Lucerne, Switzerland

Exactitude, 1929 (after). Creator: Pierre Fix-Masseau
Exactitude, 1929 (after)

The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler
The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). The Causey Arch near Stanley in County Durham is the worlds oldest surviving single arch railway bridge

Bernina Express at Berninapass. Engadine valley, Switzerland, Europe

The Down Flying Scotsman Passing Reston, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Down " Flying Scotsman" Passing Reston, c1930. From " The Splendid Book of Locomotives", by C. Gibbard Jackson. [Sampson Low, Marston Co Ltd London, c1930]

The famous Lickey incline between Bromsgrove and Blackwell, Worcestershire, 1935
The famous Lickey incline between Bromsgrove and Blackwell, Worcestershire, on the L.M.S. Bristol to Birmingham line, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

First Russian steam locomotive, by Yefim and Miron Cherepanov, 1833-1834 (Postage stamp), 1978. Artist: Anonymous
First Russian steam locomotive, by Yefim and Miron Cherepanov, 1833-1834 (Postage stamp), 1978. From a private collection

Those who went to shelters began a new kind of night-life, 11th November, 1940, 1942. London residents taking shelter in Elephant and Castle tube station during the World War II

Coronation Scot, L. M. S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940
Coronation Scot, L.M.S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940. It was inaugurated in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and ran until the start of World War II in 1939

Approach to Christmas, c19th century. Artist: George Hunt
Approach to Christmas, c19th century. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

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)

Sheffields Midland Station, Sheaf Square, looking towards Hyde Park Flats, 1968
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: w00589

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge

Tilbury EPW044227
Tilbury Landing Stage, Tilbury, Essex. P & O liner, preparing for a voyage to Brisbane. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in May 1934

Shrewsbury Castle and station 21129_11
Railway station and castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The railway line was built in the mid-19th century. The castle remains date from the mid-12th

Hell Gate Bridge In Queens Under Construction
The Hell Gate Bridge over a part of the East River called Hell Gate, which separates Astoria, Queens, from Wards Island, during construction, mid 1910s. Construction began in 1914 and ended in 1916

The Flying Scotsman steaming out of Kings Cross for the last journey today 14 January 1963 vintage stills archive picture library stock photographic

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

children waving to the train driver. 1936

An aerial view of Albany Park train station in Kent. 1939

Train at platform, Kandy train station, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

View north from Bishops Stortford station. Granary on the left; Great Eastern Railway van in the siding. Hockerill Street overbridge in the distance. Dunmow line diverged beyong the building

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

Fields on fire, Norfolk a98_11587
Postwick, Norfolk. Barley fields on fire. A spark from a steam locomotive could have started a trackside fire. Farm workers are attempting to save some of the crop

Brighton Station, East Sussex a062906
BRIGHTON STATION, East Sussex. An elevated interior view showing a curving row of columns supporting the roof of the train shed at Brighton station with a train visible waiting at the platform

Kings Cross Station a062852
KINGS CROSS STATION, London. Interior view looking down through the trellis of the elevated footbridge, onto the passengers, trains and platforms beneath. Photographed by John Gay

Paddington Station a062002
PADDINGTON STATION, London. Interior of Paddington Station at first light with a passenger striding past large columns towards the platforms from an archway entrance to the station

Charing Cross Station a062436
CHARING CROSS STATION, London. A view towards the train shed at Charing Cross from the exterior platforms. The train shed is partially reflected in a pool of rain water on the platform. John Gay

Trans Australian Railway Poster
Vintage Travel Poster

Locomotive Engine, "The Rocket, " Built by George Stephenson, 1830 (coloured etching on paper)
7394209 Locomotive Engine, "The Rocket, " Built by George Stephenson, 1830 (coloured etching on paper) by Naysmith, James (1807-90) (after); Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Making the Shoreham Railroad, c. 1840 (w/c on paper)
7389747 Making the Shoreham Railroad, c.1840 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Under Runcorn Viaduct Manchester Ship Canal, 1893 (pen with wash on paper)
7389725 Under Runcorn Viaduct Manchester Ship Canal, 1893 (pen with wash on paper) by Simpson, William (1823-99); 29x23 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Leven Viaduct 34127_016
The Leven Viaduct, near Ulverston, Cumbria, 2019

Grain elevator along railroad yard, North Platte, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grain elevator along railroad yard. North Platte, Nebraska. [Sign: T.B. Hord Grain Co. Coal Hay and Feed. Union Pacific steam locomotive]

Great Western Railway, Diesel Streamlined Rail Car (colour litho)
5991546 Great Western Railway, Diesel Streamlined Rail Car (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Western Railway, Diesel Streamlined Rail Car)

The Pits of St. Pierre & St. Paul at Le Creusot, 1866 (ink and gouache on paper)
NUL113305 The Pits of St. Pierre & St. Paul at Le Creusot, 1866 (ink and gouache on paper) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Industrial landscape in the Blanzy coal field, Saone-et-Loire, c. 1860 (w / on paper)
CHT157397 Industrial landscape in the Blanzy coal field, Saone-et-Loire, c.1860 (w/ on paper) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Golden Spike Ceremony, 10th May 1869 (b / w photo)
PNP246752 The Golden Spike Ceremony, 10th May 1869 (b/w photo) by Savage, Charles Roscoe (1832-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Peep at the Train, India, 1892 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1197524 A Peep at the Train, India, 1892 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Swoboda, Rudolf Der G. (1859-1914); 94x66.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

In the middle of the Indian forest, a man waits for the train near the railway line (Colour Litho)
2778091 In the middle of the Indian forest, a man waits for the train near the railway line (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Industrial landscape in the Blanzy coal field, Saone-et-Loire, c
CHT157398 Industrial landscape in the Blanzy coal field, Saone-et-Loire, c.1860 (w/c on paper) (detail of 157397) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); CNAM

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"Journey through Time and Beauty: Exploring the Wonders of Railways" Rocky Mountaineer train at Morants curve near Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies: Embark on a breathtaking adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, as it winds its way through the majestic Canadian Rockies. Prepare to be mesmerized by nature's grandeur. Cornwall, GWR poster, 1938: Step back in time with this vintage GWR poster showcasing Cornwall's picturesque landscapes. Discover how railways have long been an integral part of connecting people to stunning destinations. Swindon Works Map, c. 1940s: Uncover the history engineering with this Swindon Works map from the 1940s. Witness how meticulous planning and craftsmanship shaped our modern rail networks. Downland Rambles, BR poster, 1950s: Experience a nostalgic countryside getaway with British Railways' "Downland Rambles" poster from the 1950s. Let your imagination wander along scenic routes that have captivated travelers for decades. Pendolino tilting train: Witness innovation in motion as you board a Pendolino tilting train. Designed for speed and comfort, these marvels of engineering ensure a smooth journey even around challenging bends. Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea, LMS / LNER poster, 1923-1947: Immerse yourself in Aberdeen's rich heritage showcased by this striking LMS/LNER poster from yesteryears. Explore Scotland's coastal gem while relishing its connection to railway history. Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962: Marvel at these powerful Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives that revolutionized rail travel during their heyday. Their iconic design and robust performance left an indelible mark on the railway industry.