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Steam Train Collection (page 9)

Embark on a journey through time and marvel at the majestic steam train as it conquers the Snowdon Mountain Railway in the breathtaking Snowdonia National Park

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Meeting the Train (oil on canvas)

Meeting the Train (oil on canvas)
487575 Meeting the Train (oil on canvas) by Wierusz-Kowalski, Alfred von (1849-1915); 19x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polish, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for

A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for
1198424 A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for Outside Passengers, 1831 (colour aquatint, partly hand-coloured) by Shaw

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Over London - By Rail, from London, a Pilgrimage

Over London - By Rail, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377542 Over London - By Rail, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) & engraved by Francois Pannemaker, pub

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Barmen-Elberfeld-Sonnborn-Vohwinkel suspension railway and the new Sonnborn Bridge, Germany

Barmen-Elberfeld-Sonnborn-Vohwinkel suspension railway and the new Sonnborn Bridge, Germany. Postcard sent in 1913
660600 Barmen-Elberfeld-Sonnborn-Vohwinkel suspension railway and the new Sonnborn Bridge, Germany. Postcard sent in 1913

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Departure of the Paris express from Dieppe. Postcard sent in 1913

Departure of the Paris express from Dieppe. Postcard sent in 1913
660548 Departure of the Paris express from Dieppe. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageSteam Train Collection: View of the Manchester and Liverpool Railway, taken at Newton, 1825

View of the Manchester and Liverpool Railway, taken at Newton, 1825
STC3400 View of the Manchester and Liverpool Railway, taken at Newton, 1825, engraved by Havell (aquatint) by Calvert, Charles (1785-1852) (after)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Railway locomotives with supply camels in Mesopotamia during World War One

Railway locomotives with supply camels in Mesopotamia during World War One
NAM244276 Railway locomotives with supply camels in Mesopotamia during World War One, from an album compiled by Lt. Kindom (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Railway Bridge at Metlac, from Album of the Mexican Railway

Railway Bridge at Metlac, from Album of the Mexican Railway
STC205037 Railway Bridge at Metlac, from Album of the Mexican Railway by Antonio Garcia Cubas, published 1878 (chromolitho) by Castro

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Fleet Street and St. Paul s, 1897, photograph from The Times (sepia photo)

Fleet Street and St. Paul s, 1897, photograph from The Times (sepia photo)
STC306649 Fleet Street and St. Paul s, 1897, photograph from The Times (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: A Decapod locomotive, 1923 (b / w photo)

A Decapod locomotive, 1923 (b / w photo)
PNP246634 A Decapod locomotive, 1923 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: A freight train of the Central Pacific railway with crew at Mill City, Nevada

A freight train of the Central Pacific railway with crew at Mill City, Nevada
PNP246350 A freight train of the Central Pacific railway with crew at Mill City, Nevada, 1883 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Train accident at the Gare Montparnasse in Paris on 22nd October 1895 (b / w photo)

Train accident at the Gare Montparnasse in Paris on 22nd October 1895 (b / w photo)
CHT274982 Train accident at the Gare Montparnasse in Paris on 22nd October 1895 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Every Man Rides His Own Hobby (chromolitho)

Every Man Rides His Own Hobby (chromolitho)
733489 Every Man Rides His Own Hobby (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every Man Rides His Own Hobby.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Couple talking by lakeside (chromolitho)

Couple talking by lakeside (chromolitho)
732840 Couple talking by lakeside (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple talking by lakeside.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Pro Bono Publico (litho)

Pro Bono Publico (litho)
779970 Pro Bono Publico (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Railway bridge over the Rhine, Strasbourg (colour photo)

Railway bridge over the Rhine, Strasbourg (colour photo)
3095224 Railway bridge over the Rhine, Strasbourg (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway bridge over the Rhine, Strasbourg)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Taking in Water, at Parkside (The Station where Mr Huskisson fell)

Taking in Water, at Parkside (The Station where Mr Huskisson fell)
2655290 Taking in Water, at Parkside (The Station where Mr Huskisson fell), published 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Moorish Arch, looking from the Tunnel, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving)

Moorish Arch, looking from the Tunnel, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving)
2655287 Moorish Arch, looking from the Tunnel, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: 40th Street Station, Penna, Railraoad, USA, 1886 (engraving)

40th Street Station, Penna, Railraoad, USA, 1886 (engraving)
2633467 40th Street Station, Penna, Railraoad, USA, 1886 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Publication Date)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Portrait of Robert Stephenson with Rocket (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Robert Stephenson with Rocket (oil on canvas)
1212840 Portrait of Robert Stephenson with Rocket (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 69.4x89.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Rail Road Suspension Bridge, Near Niagara Falls, 1856, Currier & Ives (colour litho)

The Rail Road Suspension Bridge, Near Niagara Falls, 1856, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471078 The Rail Road Suspension Bridge, Near Niagara Falls, 1856, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Length of Bridge 822 feet)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Pique Nique, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)

Pique Nique, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3282448 Pique Nique, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Baldwin locomotive, 'No. 1154', Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

Baldwin locomotive, "No. 1154", Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709910 Baldwin locomotive, " No. 1154", Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Trans-Siberian Railway Egg, 1900 (onyx, silver, gold, platinum, quartz & enamel)

The Trans-Siberian Railway Egg, 1900 (onyx, silver, gold, platinum, quartz & enamel)
746519 The Trans-Siberian Railway Egg, 1900 (onyx, silver, gold, platinum, quartz & enamel) by Perkhin, Michael Evlampievich (1860-1903); Armoury Museum, Kremlin, Moscow

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Austrian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1867 (litho)

The Austrian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1867 (litho)
1147491 The Austrian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1867 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Grand Trunk Railway Poster, 1880 (engraving)

Grand Trunk Railway Poster, 1880 (engraving)
PNP265239 Grand Trunk Railway Poster, 1880 (engraving) by Canadian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Andrews Society of Kingston; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; Canadian

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The loop at Agony Point at Tindharia on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

The loop at Agony Point at Tindharia on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
STC247569 The loop at Agony Point at Tindharia on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, 1880s (albumen print) by English Photographer

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Empire State Express of the New York Central System in 1938 (b / w photo)

The Empire State Express of the New York Central System in 1938 (b / w photo)
PNP246371 The Empire State Express of the New York Central System in 1938 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Front cover of Lives, Adventures, Exploits of Frank & Jesse James, 1882 (litho)

Front cover of Lives, Adventures, Exploits of Frank & Jesse James, 1882 (litho)
PNP245802 Front cover of Lives, Adventures, Exploits of Frank & Jesse James, 1882 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Columbian of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad on its fast run from New York to

The Columbian of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad on its fast run from New York to
PNP246336 The Columbian of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad on its fast run from New York to Washington D.C. (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The High Bridge near Farmville, Prince Edward County, from Album of Virginia

The High Bridge near Farmville, Prince Edward County, from Album of Virginia
619382 The High Bridge near Farmville, Prince Edward County, from Album of Virginia, 1858 (colour litho) by Beyer, Edward (1820-65); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Charing Cross Station (b / w photo)

Charing Cross Station (b / w photo)
XJF437521 Charing Cross Station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view acros the platforms of the station)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Paris express train on the waterfront at Dieppe. Postcard sent in 1913

Paris express train on the waterfront at Dieppe. Postcard sent in 1913
660587 Paris express train on the waterfront at Dieppe. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Bowery at Night, 1895 (w / c on paper)

The Bowery at Night, 1895 (w / c on paper)
MNY90544 The Bowery at Night, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Sonntag, William Louis Jnr. (1869-98); 44.4x33 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Pont de l Europe, Gare Saint-Lazare, 1877 (oil on canvas)

The Pont de l Europe, Gare Saint-Lazare, 1877 (oil on canvas)
MMT82303 The Pont de l Europe, Gare Saint-Lazare, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 64x81 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Near Liverpool, looking towards Manchester, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving)

Near Liverpool, looking towards Manchester, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving)
2655288 Near Liverpool, looking towards Manchester, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Train to take visitors around the site of the Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b / w photo)

Train to take visitors around the site of the Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b / w photo)
872381 Train to take visitors around the site of the Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: American Railroad Scene, Snow Bound, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (colour litho)

American Railroad Scene, Snow Bound, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471077 American Railroad Scene, Snow Bound, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Ice-Boat Race on the Hudson, pub. C. 1855, Currier & Ives (colour litho)

Ice-Boat Race on the Hudson, pub. C. 1855, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3470984 Ice-Boat Race on the Hudson, pub. C. 1855, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Route To California, Truckee River, Sierra-Nevada, pub

The Route To California, Truckee River, Sierra-Nevada, pub
3471086 The Route To California, Truckee River, Sierra-Nevada, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho)

Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471085 Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: The Great West, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho)

The Great West, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3470872 The Great West, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Steam Train crossing bridge, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Steam Train crossing bridge, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731381 Steam Train crossing bridge, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Train crossing bridge)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Romantic Couple and Steam Train, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Romantic Couple and Steam Train, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730786 Romantic Couple and Steam Train, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romantic Couple and Steam Train)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Viaduct on Cheat River, from Album of Virginia, 1858 (colour litho)

Viaduct on Cheat River, from Album of Virginia, 1858 (colour litho)
619375 Viaduct on Cheat River, from Album of Virginia, 1858 (colour litho) by Beyer, Edward (1820-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manager or engineer talking to a navvy)

Background imageSteam Train Collection: Train at Night c. 1890

Train at Night c. 1890
GG16137 Train at Night c.1890 by Walden, Lionel (1861-1933); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; American, out of copyright



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Embark on a journey through time and marvel at the majestic steam train as it conquers the Snowdon Mountain Railway in the breathtaking Snowdonia National Park. The iconic Llanberis path provides a picturesque backdrop for this vintage mode of transportation, harking back to the days of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. Step into history with British Railways' poster depicting a railway worker manually operating these magnificent machines, showcasing their power and craftsmanship. From Swanage Railway's Corfe Castle in Dorset to Union Pacific Class Steam Locomotive's Big Boy Class, these locomotives have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Witnessing Mallard race past Little Bytham at an astonishing speed of 123 mph (198 km/h) on that memorable Sunday in July 1938 is nothing short of awe-inspiring. These trains were not just practical means of transportation but also symbols of progress and innovation. From freight trains chugging along Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway captured by Selwyn Pearce-Higgins to The Jacobite traversing Loch Eil in Scotland, each journey offers its own unique charm and beauty. Illustrations immortalize legendary locomotives like Flying Scotsman 4472 built in 1923, evoking nostalgia for a bygone era. The North York Moors Railway takes us through Goathland's scenic landscapes while Sankey Viaduct stands tall as a testament to engineering brilliance. And who can forget Silver Link Locomotive gleaming with pride? So hop aboard and let your imagination soar as you experience the magic of steam trains - timeless icons that continue to captivate hearts around the world.