Steam Engines Collection

Downtown Empire State Express
Syracuse, New York: c. 1933. The Empire State Express as it prepares to cross South Salina Street, the main business street of Syracuse

Drawings of the new steam engine for nine pumps in Hellevoetsluis, 1802. Creator: Jan Blanken
Drawings of the new steam engine for nine pumps in Hellevoetsluis, South Holland, 1802. Technical drawing of a steam engine: four elevations

Halte!!!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Halte!!!, 19th century. Halt!!!

Steam-engines and Thrashing-machines, at the Smithfield Club Show, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Steam-engines and Thrashing-machines, at the Smithfield Club Show, 1854. This new display [in the Exhibition of Agricultural Implements

Trials of steam-ploughs near Farningham, Kent, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Trials of steam-ploughs near Farningham, Kent, 1862. Although eleven machines or so were at work from time to time, the systems really on trial were those of Fowler, Howard, Smith, and Coleman

The International Exhibition: Ransome and Sims agricultural machinery, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Ransome and Sims agricultural machinery - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the Western Annexe, for machinery, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition Building: the Western Annexe, for machinery, 1862. The International Exhibition of 1862 was a world's fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South

Opening of the International Exhibition: entrance to the Western Annexe, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the International Exhibition: entrance to the Western Annexe, 1862. The International Exhibition of 1862 was a world's fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South Kensington

Specialist removing blue asbestos from two vintage steam train - Midland Railway Trust at Butterley. 15th September 1988

Picture of Steam Locomotives Traveling (Jokisha rikudo tsuko no zu), 1870

Road steamer and omnibus for the Indian government (engraving)
728579 Road steamer and omnibus for the Indian government (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road steamer and omnibus for the Indian government)

The Civil War in America (coloured engraving)
728383 The Civil War in America (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in America: Winans steam-battery)

Submersion, 1881 (ink on paper)
5846384 Submersion, 1881 (ink on paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a set of 48 sheets)

Drawing of Rockets firebox, from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (pen & ink on paper)
3697585 Drawing of Rockets firebox, from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (pen & ink on paper) by Rastrick, John Urpeth (1780-1856); Science Museum, London

Notebook belonging to John Urpeth Rastrick, that was used to record details of the Rainhill locomotive trials in 1829
3697583 Notebook belonging to John Urpeth Rastrick, that was used to record details of the Rainhill locomotive trials in 1829 (pen & ink on paper) by Rastrick

Steam-Engines and Thrashing-Machines, at the Smithfield Club Show (engraving)
1607929 Steam-Engines and Thrashing-Machines, at the Smithfield Club Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam-Engines and Thrashing-Machines)

The Rainhill Trials, Liverpool, England, October 1929
3614161 The Rainhill Trials, Liverpool, England, October 1929 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: The Rainhill Trials, Liverpool, England, October 1929)

Detail of Rocket, side view, from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (pen & ink on paper)
3697587 Detail of Rocket, side view, from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (pen & ink on paper) by Rastrick, John Urpeth (1780-1856); Science Museum, London

Design of a Losh and Stephenson Locomotive Steam Engine, c. 1826 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
3697578 Design of a Losh and Stephenson Locomotive Steam Engine, c.1826 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newcastle upon Tyne in the Reign of Queen Victoria, 1864 (litho)
5916501 Newcastle upon Tyne in the Reign of Queen Victoria, 1864 (litho) by Storey, John (1828-88); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: Published 1st July 1864 Lithographer : R)

The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton (coloured engraving)
728366 The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Stephenson locomotive built at Hamilton)

The Royal Agricultural Societys Meeting at Wolverhampton (engraving)
1057315 The Royal Agricultural Societys Meeting at Wolverhampton (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Novelty Iron Works, Stillman, Allen & Co. Steam Engine and General Machinery
1079541 Novelty Iron Works, Stillman, Allen & Co. Steam Engine and General Machinery Manufacturers, foot of 12th Street, East River, New York, ca

Entrance of the Railway at Edge Hill, Liverpool, engraved by H
FIT167666 Entrance of the Railway at Edge Hill, Liverpool, engraved by H. Pyall, 1831 (hand coloured etching and aquatint) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 20.1x25.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving)
1602503 Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Labourer, early industrial revolution, early 19th century (colour litho)
3245317 Labourer, early industrial revolution, early 19th century (colour litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Gurneys steam coach (coloured engraving)
998499 Gurneys steam coach (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Detail of Rocket, end view, from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (pen & ink on paper)
3697588 Detail of Rocket, end view, from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (pen & ink on paper) by Rastrick, John Urpeth (1780-1856); Science Museum, London

Traction-Engine, Ma am (engraving)
1061723 Traction-Engine, Ma am (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traction-Engine, Ma am)

Patent Traction-Engine, manufactured by Messers Aveling and Porter, of Rochester (engraving)
1102769 Patent Traction-Engine, manufactured by Messers Aveling and Porter, of Rochester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patent Traction-Engine)

Shand and Masons Steam Fire-Engine (engraving)
1098165 Shand and Masons Steam Fire-Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shand and Masons Steam Fire-Engine)

Rotary Steam Engine (engraving)
1096280 Rotary Steam Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotary Steam Engine)

Gathered in the back yard of Mr. F. P. Middleton a collection of the oldest steam traction engines from all parts of the country. It was the A. G. M. of the road Locomotive Preservation Society

French Machinery, 1855. Creator: Charles Thurston Thompson
French Machinery, 1855

Historic relic from the gold rush, Shotover River, Queenstown, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

History, Europe, Industrial Revolution, Steam Engines, Fuel, Shovelling Coal, Stoker, Clocks, Efficiency, Frank Lillian Gilbreth, Hand, Laborers, Shoveling, Shovels, Stokers, Stop, Timing, Watches

Steam engine number 47493 Jinty, built at the Vulcan foundry in Newton-Le-Willows with the frames being laid down in 1927; England

Steam engine Evening star number 92220; England

Steam engines 68005 and 47493. 68005 is not an ex-BR engine, rather a standard Austerity, built by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn (7169) in 1945

People standing and viewing the steam engine Evening Star on an open day; England

Bluebell, a P-Class locomotive built by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, in 1910. With its SE & CR being number 323, it worked most of its life with light duties

A young family walking along the tracks beside the Drysllwyn Castle steam engine 4-6-0; England

Steam engine number 92203, Black Prince; England

Train On Scenic Landscape, Yorkshire, England

At Waterloo station Boarding the trains. 1 February 1936

Philippe le Bon (or Lebon)
Illustration of a Philippe le Bon (or Lebon)

Compsognathus dinosaurs and Eudimorphodon Pterosaurs encounter a fossilized steam train
Curious Compsognathus dinosaurs and flying Eudimorphodon Pterosaurs encounter a fossilized steam train

January 1943 - Freight operations on the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad between Chicago, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana. The train pulls out of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad yard

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"Unveiling the Power: A Journey through the Steam Engine Era" Step back in time and witness the marvels that shaped our world. 🚂✨ Downtown Empire State Express: Feel the pulse of progress as this iconic steam locomotive roars through bustling city streets, connecting communities like never before. Midland Railway Trust at Work: Witness a specialist meticulously removing blue asbestos from two vintage steam trains, preserving history while ensuring safety for future generations. Picture of Steam Locomotives Traveling (Jokisha rikudo tsuko no zu), 1870: Immerse yourself in a captivating artwork capturing the elegance and power of steam locomotives gracefully traversing breathtaking landscapes. Road Steamer for Indian Government: Delve into an enchanting engraving showcasing a road steamer and omnibus commissioned by the Indian government, revolutionizing transportation across vast terrains. The Civil War in America: Explore a vividly colored engraving depicting how steam engines played a pivotal role during one of history's most significant conflicts, propelling armies towards victory or defeat. Submersion, 1881: Dive into an ink-on-paper masterpiece illustrating both the beauty and danger faced by engineers who dared to conquer waterways with their innovative steam-powered vessels. Rockets Firebox Drawing from Rastrick's Notebook, 1829: Peek into John Urpeth Rastrick's notebook where intricate pen-and-ink drawings reveal groundbreaking designs that sparked advancements in locomotive technology during Rainhill trials. Rainhill Trials Notebook: Discover historical insights within John Urpeth Rastrick's treasured notebook documenting every detail of the legendary Rainhill locomotive trials held in 1829 – a turning point for steam engine development. Steam-Engines and Thrashing-Machines at Smithfield Club Show.