Train Driver Collection

Bluebell Railway, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Handmade Logging Train
A hand-made, jerry-rigged, locomotive built round a steam engine circa 1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Exactitude, 1929 (after). Creator: Pierre Fix-Masseau
Exactitude, 1929 (after)

Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. A loco driver from the Park Gate Iron and Steel Company in Rotherham on an intercom in the cab of his diesel loco

The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. Artist: J Harris
The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852 ; shows a comparison between a mail coach driver and an engine driver. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s

E Is E N B A H N
Rainer Inderst

Old Acqueduct, Queretaro, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Old Acqueduct, Queretaro, between 1880 and 1897

Coronation Scot Express, L. M. S. R. 1938
Coronation Scot Express, L.M.S.R. 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

The train of time
Constantin Lazar

Exactitude, 1932 (colour lithograph)
1197897 Exactitude, 1932 (colour lithograph) by Fix-Masseau, Pierre Felix (1869-1937); 99x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Picture of Steam Locomotives Traveling (Jokisha rikudo tsuko no zu), 1870

The Present Time, England, After 1879. Creator: Thomas Stevens
The Present Time, England, After 1879

A decorated mechanic (colour litho)
2818506 A decorated mechanic (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A decorated train driver)

Le mecanicien du P. L. M. en goguette. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101408 Le mecanicien du P.L.M. en goguette. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Denis-Valverane, Louis (1870-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le mecanicien du P.L.M)

View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street
1198422 View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street, Taken on the Opening Day, May 3rd 1830, c. 1830 (hand-coloured lithograph on wove paper) by Baynes

Driving the train
Marco Tagliarino

Railroad Bill
do we leave on time. Richard Bland

Driver of a Southern Railways Electric Multiple Unit train approaching Rayners Park Station. November 1938

Electric trains passing on Southend pier, seen here from the drivers point of view. Southend, Essex. 1st June 1963

Train driver Frank Grant seen here on the footplate of the opera goers express to Glynbourne. July 1952 C3250

Locomotive #133, U. S. M. R. R. 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Locomotive #133, U.S.M.R.R. 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

His Majesty Inspecting The Miniature Railway at New Romney, Kent, 1926, 1937. Creator: Unknown
His Majesty Inspecting The Miniature Railway at New Romney, Kent, 1926, 1937. The Duke of York, (1920-1936) became King George VI on 11 December 1936

The Lord Nelson, Southern Railway, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Lord Nelson, " Southern Railway, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

The Southern Belle (Southern Railway), 1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Southern Belle" (Southern Railway), 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

The Night Mall, 1930. Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Night Mall, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. Artist
Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The driver looks out from the footplate. The locomotive bears the livery of the British Railways Company

Express Diesel Engine Rail Car, G. W. R. 1940
Express Diesel Engine Rail Car, G.W.R. 1940. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, 1940]

Electric Tramway, 19th century. Private Collection

North Staffordshire 0-6-0 steam locomotive with driver and fireman on the footplate, 19th century. The North Staffordshire Railway opened in 1845

North Staffordshire Railway steam Locomotive No 14 and its tender c1875. This 2-4-0 locomotive, pictured with driver and fireman on the footplate

Fast Mail Train
Illustration of the fast mail train Engine number 110 from November 1877. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Compond Locomotive
Illustration of a compound locomotive made by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works circa 1895. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Standard Passenger Locomotive
Illustration of a standard passenger locomotive of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad in 1885. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Steam Engine Green Goddess ( 1 ) on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway at Hythe station, Kent, UK, England. 1950s

Albany Street Railway
An Albany Street Railroad car circa 1885. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Logging Train
A cross-country logging railroad train in Oregon circa 1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Cross section illustration of Le Shuttle with driver

Steam Engine Samson ( 6 ) on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway at Hythe Station, Kent, UK, England. 1950s

The Dartford Football Club mascot chats to the engine drivers en route to the match at Derby between Dartford FC and Derby County Football Club in the FA Cup third round. 11 January 1936

Golden Spike National Historic Site C016 / 4500
Golden Spike National Historic Site. Recreation of the 1869 meeting of train engines at the Golden Spike National Historic Site (NHS), Utah, USA

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"The Train Driver: A Journey through Time and Artistic Expressions" Step into the enchanting world of train drivers as we explore their fascinating role in transporting passengers across the picturesque landscapes of West Sussex, England. The Bluebell Railway stands as a testament to their dedication and skill, weaving its way through the stunning countryside of this United Kingdom gem. In 1964, amidst the South Yorkshire region, an artist captured a moment that epitomized the essence of a train driver's duty - communicating with passengers via intercom. Michael Walters' artwork immortalizes this crucial connection between driver and traveler. Delve further back in time to witness the birth of handmade logging trains. These rustic machines were operated by skilled individuals who maneuvered them through dense forests, ensuring timber reached its destination safely. Pierre Fix-Masseau's masterpiece "Exactitude" transports us to 1929 Europe, where precision and expertise define a train driver's craft. With meticulous attention to detail, they navigate complex railway systems with unwavering focus. J Harris takes us on an artistic journey showcasing two pivotal moments in locomotive history - "The Driver of 1832" and "The Driver of 1852. " Through these captivating artworks, we glimpse at how technology transformed over time under the watchful eyes and steady hands of these dedicated professionals. Fast forward to 1938 when L. M. S. R. 's Coronation Scot Express raced across tracks like lightning bolted through English landscapes. Train drivers became synonymous with speed and efficiency during this era - guardians entrusted with delivering passengers swiftly yet safely towards their destinations. Venturing beyond national borders brings us face-to-face with Germany's E Is E N B A H N system – an intricate network overseen by skilled German train drivers whose commitment ensures seamless journeys for countless travelers throughout Europe. Another remarkable piece from Exactitude showcases vibrant lithographs capturing steam locomotives traveling together (Jokisha rikudo tsuko no zu) in 1870.