Train Car Collection

SHERLOCK HOLMES Sherlock with Dr. John Watson in a corner of a first-class carriage from Paddington Station. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan
DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story, The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

ALASKA: RAILROAD, 1916. Railroad train as it crosses the Fox Gulch bridge, Alaska. Photograph, 1916

GROUP OF HOBOES, 1920s. Group of hoboes in the American midwest, 1920s

INDIAN RAILWAY, c1870. One of the blessings of colonialism: a Sikh railway which includes a purdah carriage for women
INDIAN RAILWAY, c1870. One of the blessings of colonialism: a Sikh railway which includes a " purdah" carriage for women and children: popular Lahore or Amritsar woodcut, c1870

A passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad
5308302 A passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad. Dated 19th century)

Navvies working
5308306 Navvies working.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Navvies working on the Liverpool-Manchester Railway line across the Chat Moss Bog. Navvies were the men who actually built railways)

Open carriages running on a broad gauge track
5308304 Open carriages running on a broad gauge track.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting open carriages running on a broad gauge track. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

A passenger train and baggage wagon
5308303 A passenger train and baggage wagon.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a passenger train and baggage wagon on the Boston and Worcester Railroad. Dated 19th Century)

Passengers in a First-Class railway carriage
5308188 Passengers in a First-Class railway carriage.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting passengers in a First-Class railway carriage. Engraving by Herbert Bone (1853-1931) a British artist

A dining car of a Compagnie internationale des wagons-lit
5308191 A dining car of a Compagnie internationale des wagons-lit.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dining car of a Compagnie internationale des wagons-lits. Dated 19th century)

A First-Class carriage
5308186 A First-Class carriage.; (add.info.: Sectional and plan view of a First-Class carriage on the Moscow and Koorsk Railway. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The flexible connection between two carriages
5308326 The flexible connection between two carriages.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the flexible connection between two carriages of a Compagnie internationale des wagons-lit. Dated 19th century)

A corridor train
5308192 A corridor train.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a corridor train introduced by the Paris-Lyon railway. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Passengers in a First-Class railway carriage
5308189 Passengers in a First-Class railway carriage.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting passengers in a First-Class railway carriage. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A locomotive steam engine
5308305 A locomotive steam engine.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locomotive steam engine. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The locomotive 'The Best Friend of Charlestown'
5308301 The locomotive 'The Best Friend of Charlestown'.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the locomotive 'The Best Friend of Charlestown' which pulled a short train out of)

The Railway Carriage Company's works
5308187 The Railway Carriage Company's works.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Railway Carriage Company's works in Oldbury. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

A male passenger in a train carriage
5308184 A male passenger in a train carriage.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a male passenger in a train carriage speaking to his friend who is on the platform outside. Dated 19th century)

Snowplow Railcar2
YUTAKA KURAHASHI

The chaotic state of Charing Cross station
5308307 The chaotic state of Charing Cross station. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the chaotic state of Charing Cross station)

Night Scene at an American Railway Junction by Currier & Ives, 1876 (lithograph)
2622476 Night Scene at an American Railway Junction by Currier & Ives, 1876 (lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Rust Colours A Train Car; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Union Pacific Railways, World War II poster, LA PA WWII KEEP WAR SUPPLIES ROLLING; Studio Shot

Engraving depicting passengers in a First-Class railway carriage, 19th century
Engraving depicting passengers in a FirstClass railway carriage

Engraving depicting the Railway Carriage Companys works, 19th century
Engraving depicting the Railway Carriage Companys works

Engraving depicting a Belgian first-class carriage on show, International Exhibition, London
Engraving depicting a Belgian firstclass carriage on show

Engraving depicting the flexible connection between two carriages of a Compagnie internationale des wagons-lit. Dated 19th century

Sectional and plan view of a First-Class carriage on the Moscow and Koorsk Railway. Dated 19th century

Speeding Passenger Train; Yorkshire, England

Bench On Train Platform; Yorkshire, England

Train Platform

Shortline Freight Train In The Fog; Alton, Ontario, Canada

Train

Dust Blurs The Wheels Of A Railroad Car; North Yorkshire, England

Broadsheet, relating, news story about, destruction following a flood, Guanajuato
Broadsheet relating to a news story about the destruction following a flood in Guanajuato, a collapsed bridge and train car with victims, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), 1905

PENNELL: STEAM SHOVEL, 1912. Steam shovel at work in the Culebra Cut. Excavation machinery in operation at the Panama Canal. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1912

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. View of the South Water street freight depot of the Illinois Central Railroad, Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. An employee of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt caboose at the rip tracks at the Proviso yard, Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. Caboose on the caboose track at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys Proviso yard in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

REFRIGERATOR CAR, 1943. Man loading oranges into a refrigerated railroad car at a co-op orange packing plant in California. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders on their way to the opening of the Cherokee Strip in the Oklahoma Territory purchasing canteens of water at a train station in Wichita, Kansas

MECCA: PILGRIMS, c1910. Muslim pilgrims on a train to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Stereograph, c1910

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1913. A train captured by Constitutionalists near Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, late 1913. Photograph from a contemporary English newspaper

WORLD WAR I: RECRUITS, 1917. U. S. Army recruits from New York show their enthusiasm
WORLD WAR I: RECRUITS, 1917. U.S. Army recruits from New York show their enthusiasm for a photographer as they travel by train to Fort Upton, Long Island, 19 September 1917. War Department photograph

PHOTOGRAPHY RAILROAD CAR. The photography car which followed the Pacific Railroad s
PHOTOGRAPHY RAILROAD CAR. The photography car which followed the Pacific Railroads mile-a-day construcion of the the rails, recording the progress. Photograph, c1868, near Point of Rocks, Wyoming

MOHAWK AND HUDSON, 1829. The first engine of the Mohawk and Hudson Company, built by Peter Coopers Canton Iron Works, 1829

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Locks at Pedro Miguel, looking south, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

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"Unraveling Mysteries in the Train Car: A Journey with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson" Step into the first-class carriage as we embark on a thrilling adventure alongside the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his trusted companion, Dr. John Watson. Illustrated by Sidney Paget for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's captivating story, "The Adventure of Silver Blaze, " this iconic image captures their intense focus as they delve into a perplexing case. Transport yourself to Alaska in 1916, where a railroad train gracefully crosses the Fox Gulch bridge. The breathtaking photograph showcases the rugged beauty of this untamed frontier and highlights the significance of railways in connecting remote regions. Witness history unfold with an intriguing glimpse into colonial India's railway system. A remarkable woodcut from c1870 reveals a Sikh railway featuring a purdah carriage exclusively designed for women and children—a testament to both progress and cultural diversity during that era. Travel back to 1920s America, where hoboes roam amidst the vast landscapes of the Midwest. This snapshot offers insight into their nomadic lifestyle while reminding us of society's contrasting realities during that time. Immerse yourself in chaos at Charing Cross station—an illustration depicting its bustling atmosphere—showcasing how trains have always been hubs of activity and human interaction throughout history. Experience an enchanting night scene at an American railway junction through Currier & Ives' mesmerizing lithograph from 1876. The play between light and shadows evokes a sense of mystery while capturing the timeless allure of rail travel under moonlit skies. Marvel at Astoria, Oregon's rust-colored train car—a symbol of resilience against nature's elements—standing proudly amidst its surroundings like a silent witness to countless journeys taken along its tracks. During World War II, Union Pacific Railways played a vital role in keeping war supplies rolling across America. A powerful poster reminds us of their crucial contribution towards victory on both the home front and the battlefield.