Tank Engine Collection

The International Exhibition: locomotive tank-engine, by Manning, Wardle and Co... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: locomotive tank-engine, by Manning, Wardle and Co. of Leeds, 1862. Engine designed...for the mineral traffic at ironworks, collieries, &c

Presteign Station, Wales, c. 1930
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders, c.1930, showing tank engine no.1475 sitting in the station with a crowd of young boys looking

Bodmin General station open day, Bodmin, Cornwall. June 1987
At an open day at Bodmin General station, visitors watch as engines are prepared. The trains operate on a 13 mile long railway from Bodmin Parkway mainline station via Bodmin General to Boscarne

Finnish railway - compound locomotive
3785624 Finnish railway - compound locomotive; (add.info.: Finnish railway - compound locomotive, c. 1900. Constructed by the Societe Swiss for Winterthur Locomotives and Machines)

The massive part that preserved railways now play in British tourism started with the reopening of the Bluebell Line in East Sussex, on August 8, 1960

Crowds on the platform at Horsted Keynes station await the arrival of the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway locomotive No. 55 " Stepney", a Bluebell Line train from Sheffield Park

Crowds on the platform at Horsted Keynes station await the arrival of the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway locomotive No. 55 " Stepney", a Bluebell Line train from Sheffield Park

The S. R. Southern Belle Pullman Express, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The S.R. " Southern Belle" Pullman Express, c1930s. The Southern Belle is the famous S.R. [Southern Railway] Pullman Limited Express hauled by a Baltic Express Tank Locomotive

4. 4. 0. Express Engine No. A. 781, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
4.4.0. Express Engine No. A. 781, early 20th century. Southern Railway steam locomotive. Postcard. [The Locomotive Publishing Co. London]

4. 6. 2. Tank Engine No. E. 518, early 1900s. Creator: Unknown
4.6.2. Tank Engine No. E.518, early 1900s. Southern Railway steam locomotive. Postcard. [The Locomotive Publishing Co. London]

4. 8. 2. Tank Engine No. E. 492, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
4.8.2. Tank Engine No. E. 492, early 20th century. Southern Railway steam locomotive. Postcard. [The Locomotive Publishing Co. London]

4-6-4 Baltic Tank Engine, Southern Railway, 1930. Creator: Unknown
4-6-4 " Baltic" Tank Engine, Southern Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

An Early Colliery Locomotive, c1930. Creator: Unknown
An Early Colliery Locomotive, c1930. From " The Splendid Book of Locomotives", by C. Gibbard Jackson. [Sampson Low, Marston Co Ltd London, c1930]

A Large Tank Engine, 1922. Creator: Unknown
A Large Tank Engine, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Tank engine, steam locomotive built by Kerr, Stuart and Co, early 20th century. Artist: Raphael Tuck
Tank engine, steam locomotive built by Kerr, Stuart and Co, early 20th century. Kerr, Stuart & Co was a locomotive supplier founded in 1883

Tank engine with a coal bunker, side view

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"The Tank Engine: A Journey through Time and History" Step back in time to the early 20th century as we explore the captivating world of tank engines. From Presteign Station in Wales, circa 1930, to Bodmin General station open day in Cornwall during June 1987, these magnificent locomotives have left an indelible mark on British history. One such iconic train was the S. R. Southern Belle Pullman Express, a symbol of luxury and elegance that graced the tracks in the 1930s. Its creator remains unknown, but its allure continues to captivate enthusiasts even today. Express Engine No. A. 781 stands tall as a testament to engineering prowess from the early 20th century. With its distinctive 4-4-0 configuration, this beauty showcases both power and grace while transporting passengers across vast distances. Tank Engine No. E. 518 takes us further back into time with its origins rooted in the early 1900s. Created by an unknown genius, this remarkable machine exemplifies innovation and reliability that stood strong for decades. Another notable tank engine is No. E. 492 - a true workhorse of its era during the early 20th century. This powerful locomotive with its impressive 4-8-2 design ensured efficient transportation across Britain's railways. The Southern Railway's Baltic Tank Engine from 1930 remains shrouded in mystery regarding its creator; nevertheless, it leaves no doubt about its grandeur and significance within railway history. Not only were tank engines vital for passenger transport but also played a crucial role in industries like collieries where they tirelessly hauled heavy loads underground during challenging times around c1930. Intriguingly named "A Large Tank Engine" from1922 showcases how these machines evolved over time - growing more robust yet retaining their charm throughout generations under various creators' hands.