Tracks Collection (page 9)

American steam locomotive with cow catcher
Vintage 19th century photograph: American steam locomotive with cow catcher on the front

Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho)
PNP246765 Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fighting Cocks railway station, Stockton-Darlington line
Fighting Cocks railway station, on the Stockton to Darlington line. It opened in 1825, named after the local pub where train tickets were sold

The Old Wicker Railway Station, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
The Old Wicker Railway Station building in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which opened in 1838. In 1870 it was closed to passengers, being used for freight and renamed Wicker Goods. Date: circa 1840s

Queen Victoria at Weedon railway station, Northamptonshire
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert arriving at Weedon railway station, Northamptonshire, in November 1844, on their way to a three-day visit to Burghley House. The station opened in 1838. Date: 1844

First underground train, Edgware Road to Kings Cross, London
First underground train, running from Edgware Road to Kings Cross, London. Building works on the Metropolitan Line began in 1853, and the first journey took place ten years later. Date: 1863

Railroad Station and Oglethorpe Hotel, Brunswick, GA, USA
Railroad Station Depot and rear view of the Oglethorpe Hotel, Brunswick, Georgia, USA. Date: circa 1908

Hotel Rockaway, Rockaway Beach, Oregon, USA
Hotel Rockaway, Rockaway Beach, Tillamook County, Oregon, USA, with a large group of people standing in front of the building. Date: circa 1910s

Trails left on sand-covered rock from Edible periwinkle (Littorina littorea) grazing on algae. Cornwall, UK. May

The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive pictured leaving Liverpool for Derby, for an overhaul. It made the journey on time, in 4 hours

The Flying Scotsman - which has just returned home from America, is pictured here at Chinley, Derbyshire. It is enroute to British Rail Derby for an overhaul. 19th February 1973

Last journey of the Mumbles train, Swansea, Wales. A maintenance engineer was determined to have the last ride on the train as it made its way into the depot

A derailed goods train after colliding with an English Electric Type 4 Diesel locomotive pulling the Royal Scot passenger train 18th April 1964

Southern Railways Lord Nelson class locomotive "The Lord Collingwood"
Southern Railways Lord Nelson class locomotive " The Lord Collingwood" seen here at full speed. 29th March 1933

Aerial view of Riverside Quay, Hull. 21st April 1958

Aerial View of Hull Marshalling Yards Circa 1950

Construction crew seen here working against the clock to complete the laying of a new twin track at Dairycoates which will allow the transfer from the overhead tracks from which this picture was

Workmen use gas heaters to free the points at Cardiff Station, Cardiff Central railway station, South Wales Main Line in Cardiff, Wales, 20th February 1978

More than 200 passengers had a narrow escape at Hexham Station on 1st July 1957, when a coal train crashed into an empty diesel train. they were in the 11 a.m

A general view of Prudhoe Railway Station on the Newcastle to Carlisle line on 28th November 1995

A view of the platform at Tyne Dock Railway Station on 3rd October 1972

A general view of Seaburn Railway Station with its wooden platform on 13th February 1987

Felling Railway Station before the buildings were demolished on 3rd February 1971

The removal of the old Forest Hall Railway Station on 11th March 1964 View taken looking south showing the hill of debris that was once the southbound platforms ticket office and waiting rooms

The disused Rowley Railway Station near Consett, County Durham on 28th March 1968 which was dismantled brick by brick and rebuilt at Beamish Ope Air Museum

The carriage and the signal box at Jesmond Railway Station which is to become a restaurant called La Cabina on 11th December 1984

A general view of the disused Lintz Green Railway Station on the Newcastle to Consett line on 6th August 1953

Children from St Peters Special School, Newcastle take a ride on a model steam locomotive at Haswell Lodge, County Durham on 7th September 1972

Dalegarth Station - the end of the line - driver George Staniforth checks the locomotive River Irt under the shadow of the snowclad lakeland crags on 29th March 1972

Mr Joe Thompson (left) and Mr Tom Tate, owner of the miniature railway at Haswell Lodge, Haswell, County Durham, with one of the engines on 15th August 1971

The Silver Jubilee train, drawn by the origianl engine "Silver Link"
The Silver Jubilee train, drawn by the origianl engine " Silver Link" leaving the Central Station, Newcastle on 30th September 1936 for its first birthday run to London

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails in woodland at night, multiple exposure. The Netherlands. June

Aerial View showing Hippopotamus trails in the swamps of the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Skogen Station - Norway - on the Holmenkollen Line located between Voksenlia and Lillevann, in Oslo. The architect for the station was Erik Glosimodt. Date: 1932

The Furness Line railway near Grange over Sands, Cumbria
The Furness Line railway near Grange over Sands, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England Date: 2012

Footprints of Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) with Northern lights (Aurora borealis) over Senja, Norway. February

Wolverine (Gulo gulo) crosses snow field covered with animal tracks, Kamchatka, Far East Russia, April 2008

Tetrapod tracks preserved in rock at the Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada. May 2017

Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Zetland Road Junction - Bristol, England - The Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company - Bishopston Branch Date: circa 1905

Ashtabula, Ohio, USA - Ashtabula Steel Company Date: circa 1920

Ashtabula, Ohio, New York Central Railroad Freight Depot
Ashtabula, Ohio, USA - New York Central Railroad Freight Depot Date: circa 1920

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestis) cone that been partially chewed / eaten by a Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on lichen covered forest floor. Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, August

Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) foot prints in snow, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, January

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) footprints on sand at low tide, Norfolk, England, UK, November

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) in fields next to farm track, Birchover, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, July

Sand Viper (Cerastes vipera) side winding across sand dunes, near Chingueti, Mauritania

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"Tracing the Tracks: From Battlefields to Celestial Realms" In the Falkland Islands Royal Engineer briefing map of 1982, tracks marked the path to victory. Particle tracks reveal hidden secrets in the world of quantum mechanics and subatomic particles. Witnessing a proton collision (C014 / 1797) leaves behind mesmerizing particle tracks that unravel scientific mysteries. Medieval artwork depicting celestial mechanics showcases ancient understanding of heavenly bodies' intricate tracks. Ireland's AL 2367 Dingle peninsula captures nature's beauty with its rugged coastal tracks, forever imprinted in Ake Lindau's lens. On D-Day, supplies pour ashore on sandy beaches, leaving their temporary marks as vital trackways for liberation efforts. Flamborough Head in Yorkshire boasts majestic cliffs overlooking crashing waves - a natural wonder etching its own timeless tracks into history. Conceptual artwork visualizes the elusive Higgs boson's journey through space-time, leaving ephemeral trails for scientists to follow. Ferryside Railway Station stands as a testament to progress and connectivity, where countless trains have left their indelible mark along Welsh tracks. Jack Russell dogs jumping mid-air or walking together create playful yet fleeting footprints on life's ever-changing trackway. Saffron Walden railway sidings offer an intriguing perspective from Debden Road overbridge - a glimpse into parallel paths converging towards unknown destinations. A simulation of Higgs boson production unravels complex patterns within particle accelerators' controlled chaos - unveiling new avenues for scientific exploration. In this diverse collection of images and concepts, "tracks" serve as more than mere physical imprints; they symbolize journeys undertaken across various realms – be it battlefields or celestial spheres – reminding us that every step taken leaves its trace upon our shared human tapestry.