Ticket Machine Collection

Tokyo Subway, ticket machines, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia

This is the latest way of getting a platform ticket at Durham Railway Station on 8th August, 1976. If you want a 4d. ticket you get to twopenny pieces in

Weather London Smog December 1962. A London Transport bus conductor looks out from the platform of his Routemaster bus during the London Smogs of December 1962

Weather London Smog December 1962. A London Transport bus conductor looks out from the platform of his Routemaster bus during the London Smogs of December 1962

Occupation Bus Conductor. Professor of Archaeology Roland Wazon (46) of West Hartlepool, Co. Durham, is now under training to be a bus conductor. D5140

Automatic Ticket and Change Machines at Westminster, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Fares please, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Fares please, 1941. A bus conductress on the London buses makes her way to the upper deck. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Fares please, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Fares please, 1941. A bus conductress on the London buses makes her way to the upper deck. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

CM16 2340 London Underground, Ticket machine
London Underground, Ticket machine, England for the Cup, Goodwood Revival 2016, 2016, classic cars, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015, historic cars, Historic Racing, Lord March

CM16 2339 Ticket machine
London Underground, Ticket machine, England for the Cup, Goodwood Revival 2016, 2016, classic cars, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015, historic cars, Historic Racing, Lord March

A Sevenoaks line, third class train ticket machine, of the L G and D R company. 1936

City trams, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Ticket Machines: From Tokyo Subway to Manchester Trams, a Journey Through Time" Step into the world of ticket machines as we explore their evolution and significance in various transportation systems. In 1926, Westminster introduced Automatic Ticket and Change Machines, revolutionizing the way commuters accessed public transport. Cecil Beaton's artwork "Fares please, 1941" captures the essence of this era when these machines became an integral part of daily life. Durham Railway Station embraced innovation on the 8th with their latest platform ticket machine. As London was engulfed in smog during December 1962, a vigilant bus conductor peered out from his vehicle amidst challenging weather conditions. Meet Professor Roland Wazon, a West Hartlepool resident who not only worked as a bus conductor but also pursued his passion for archaeology. His story showcases how ticket machines played a role in people's lives beyond transportation. London Underground's CM16 series brought forth advanced ticketing technology that streamlined passenger experiences. These sleek machines were designed to cater to the bustling city's needs efficiently. Traveling further back in time, we encounter an antique third-class train ticket machine from Sevenoaks line operated by L G and D R company. This relic reminds us of how far we've come since those early days of railway travel. Finally, let us take you to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester where city trams once roamed freely. Ticket machines at this bustling hub ensured smooth journeys for countless passengers traversing England's vibrant streets. From Tokyo subway stations to historic British railways and European tram networks – these ticket machines have witnessed it all. They stand as silent witnesses to our ever-evolving modes of transportation while serving as gateways to exciting destinations around the globe.