Railways Collection (page 8)

No worry, no waiting, no effort needed (b/w photo)
8676302 No worry, no waiting, no effort needed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No worry, no waiting, no effort needed)

Old King Coal, the universal provider (litho)
8676260 Old King Coal, the universal provider (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old King Coal, the universal provider. Coal, how it is formed and used)

West End of London and Crystal Palace Railway station, Battersea Wharf (engraving)
8676336 West End of London and Crystal Palace Railway station, Battersea Wharf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eisenbahn-Coupe / Railway Coupe (colour litho)
8666312 Eisenbahn-Coupe / Railway Coupe (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eisenbahn-Coupe)

Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph, 1891
3479945 Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Train dispatcher using a Morse key to send message down the line on the railway telegraph system, 1891
3479944 Train dispatcher using a Morse key to send message down the line on the railway telegraph system, 1891; (add.info)

Threat to horse and carriage transport, represented by the impact of the railways
3733988 Threat to horse and carriage transport, represented by the impact of the railways.; (add.info.: Cartoon showing the threat to horse and carriage transport)

Samples of 19th Century Chicago Rail Tickets, 1850
3507256 Samples of 19th Century Chicago Rail Tickets, 1850; (add.info.: Samples of 19th Century Chicago Rail Tickets. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive.

A conductor collecting tickets, 1850
3478424 A conductor collecting tickets, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a conductor collecting tickets from first class passengers on a train)

Conversation between a railway guard and passengers, 1871
3478943 Conversation between a railway guard and passengers, 1871; (add.info.: Punch cartoon 1871 depicting a conversation between a railway guard and passengers as they discuss a tip (gratuity)

The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1884
3478923 The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1884; (add.info.: The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House: This organisation was set up to make it possible for passengers)

Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 1825. Engraving c1910
865681 Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, 1825. Engraving c1910.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The great rival adverting shows to "boom up" stocks, 1883
1575221 The great rival adverting shows to "boom up" stocks, 1883; (add.info.: The great rival adverting shows to "boom up" stocks by Bernard Gillam, 1856-1896)

Departure of the first train of the German railway company Munich - Ausburg on September 1, 1839. Engraving
AIS5344815 Departure of the first train of the German railway company Munich - Ausburg on September 1, 1839. Engraving; Verkehrsmuseum Nurnberg, Nuremberg, Germany; © Iberfoto.

Mr. Dredge's design for the Bath Bridge, c.1836 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7485322 Mr. Dredge's design for the Bath Bridge, c.1836 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Dredge, James (1794-1863) ; 34x51 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201711 Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon.

Robert Stephenson
3585578 Robert Stephenson; (add.info.: Robert Stephenson (1803 - 1859) early railway and civil engineer. The only son of George Stephenson, the 'Father of Railways'

Building a Locomotive (colour litho)
3626851 Building a Locomotive (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a Locomotive)

The steam carriage designed by Mr Church
5312158 The steam carriage designed by Mr Church; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the steam carriage designed by Mr Church, which was intended to run between London and Birmingham)

Blackwall Railroad Terminal and Brunswick Pier, with the Brunswick propeller and other steamers
MMM5483654 Blackwall Railroad Terminal and Brunswick Pier, with the Brunswick propeller and other steamers; National Maritime Museum, London

Illustration depicting an Interior of a Box tunnel on the Broad Gauge railway at Bath, England. 1892
5311450 Illustration depicting an Interior of a Box tunnel on the Broad Gauge railway at Bath, England. 1892; (add.info.: Date: 1838); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Railway in the Colorado, USA, c.1910-20 (print)
7293025 Railway in the Colorado, USA, c.1910-20 (print); (add.info.: Geography. USA. Railway tunnels in the Gore Canyon, Colorado, USA. Postcard, USA, ca 1910-20.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

First passenger carriage in Europe, 1830, George Stephenson´s steam locomotive on the Liverpool to Manchester line
3058422 First passenger carriage in Europe, 1830, George Stephenson´s steam locomotive on the Liverpool to Manchester line. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1896
3478922 The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1896; (add.info.: The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House: This organisation was set up to make it possible for passengers)

Iron Railway Bridge over the River Wye, now in course of erection by Messrs. W. and J
7426829 Iron Railway Bridge over the River Wye, now in course of erection by Messrs. W. and J. Galloway, Engineers and Iron-founders, Manchester, for the Newport, Abergavenny

Locomotion c1857 (photo mounted on card)
7426827 Locomotion c1857 (photo mounted on card); 15x19 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: View of 0-4-0 the tender steam locomotive 'Locomotion')

Puffing Billy, 1862 (photo mounted on card)
7426826 Puffing Billy, 1862 (photo mounted on card); 15x20 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info)

Railway Station, at Wellington, Shropshire, July, 1849 (lithograph on paper)
7426784 Railway Station, at Wellington, Shropshire, July, 1849 (lithograph on paper); 25x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Isometrical plan of Mr. Grainger's proposed concentration of the termini of the several railways from London
7426778 Isometrical plan of Mr. Grainger's proposed concentration of the termini of the several railways from London, Edinburgh, Carlisle, Shields and Sunderland, at a General Depot at Elswick T

Shrewsbury Castle, the Railway Station, and Grammar Schools, c1850 (tinted lithograph on paper)
7426777 Shrewsbury Castle, the Railway Station, and Grammar Schools, c1850 (tinted lithograph on paper); 22x34 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

An electric tramway in Germany in 1886 (engraving)
8766920 An electric tramway in Germany in 1886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric tramway in Germany in 1886 ( Sacchausen ) 1886); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

A train crossing Colorado mountains. U.S.A. in 1886 (engraving)
8766916 A train crossing Colorado mountains. U.S.A. in 1886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A train crossing Colorado mountains. U.S.A. in 1886); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

The temporary station in Haarlem, 1839 (litho)
1577646 The temporary station in Haarlem, 1839 (litho); (add.info.: The temporary station in Haarlem with the Amsterdam Gate on the left. Lithograph by W. Ball, 1839.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cotton handkerchief with a satire on the effects of the coming of the Dutch railways, 1835
1577650 Cotton handkerchief with a satire on the effects of the coming of the Dutch railways, 1835; (add.info.: Cotton handkerchief with a satire on the effects of the coming of the Dutch railways)

British Solicitor, Francis Mewburn, 1867
1574516 British Solicitor, Francis Mewburn, 1867; (add.info.: Francis Mewburn (1785-1867) British solicitor and first to specialise in Railway law.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Last of the Coaches'. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s
541229 The Last of the Coaches'. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s, flourished until the coming of the railways in 1830. (c1845)

Ball in commemoration of the opening of the Geneva Railway (engraving)
8676398 Ball in commemoration of the opening of the Geneva Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Severn Tunnel (litho)
8675801 Map of the Severn Tunnel (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Severn Tunnel, underwater railway tunnel)

Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676029 Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewes, Sussex. Illustration from The Sussex County Magazine)

Holiday crowds at Waterloo Station, London (b/w photo)
8676163 Holiday crowds at Waterloo Station, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday crowds at Waterloo Station, London)

The Pope's railway saloon (engraving)
8676690 The Pope's railway saloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pope's railway saloon)

Interior of the Pope's railway saloon (engraving)
8676687 Interior of the Pope's railway saloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Pope's railway saloon)

Visit of Queen Victoria to Prussia (engraving)
8676474 Visit of Queen Victoria to Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of Queen Victoria to Prussia)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635939 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

The honeymoon (colour litho)
8635550 The honeymoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honeymoon. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

William Dobbie, Scottish trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)
8673417 William Dobbie, Scottish trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Dobbie (1878-1950)

Impulsoria (engraving)
8673245 Impulsoria (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impulsoria, a locomotive designed by Clemente Masserano powered via a gearbox by horses on a)

Cheap Railway Travelling (engraving)
8672766 Cheap Railway Travelling (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheap Railway Travelling. A picture from the Wild West)

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the World of Railways" Step back in time to Waterloo Station, London, 1967, where bustling crowds and steam-filled platforms set the scene for a nostalgic railway adventure. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train at Morants curve near Lake Louise. Marvel at nature's masterpiece as you traverse this breathtaking landscape. Transport yourself to Rhodesia with a vintage poster that captures the allure of rail travel. Embark on an unforgettable journey through history as you explore this captivating destination. Feel the thrill of speed and innovation aboard Pendolino tilting train. Witness its sleek design and cutting-edge technology as it glides effortlessly along curved tracks, providing passengers with a smooth and comfortable ride. Admire a row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962. These powerful machines symbolize an era when railways played a vital role in connecting communities across Britain. Witness aviation marvels collide with rail transport as Harrier GR. 1 lands gracefully at St Pancras station. This extraordinary sight showcases how railways continue to adapt and evolve alongside other modes of transportation. Indulge your wanderlust with a poster advertising Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau. Let your imagination soar as you envision exploring this enchanting French castle accessible via rail travel. Travel back in time to Hayling Island with a vibrant Southern Railway poster from 1923. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you imagine sun-soaked days spent enjoying sandy beaches reached conveniently by train. Relish the charm of yesteryears on Swanage Railway, Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK; where steam trains chug along picturesque landscapes evoking memories of simpler times filled with wonder and excitement.