Diesel Train Collection

Kings Cross station, London, British Rail, January 1988
Kings Cross station, London, British Rail. View across the platforms with four InterCity 125 high speed train locomotives in view. 7 January 1988

Brighton Belle
20th March 1970: The Brighton Belle train near Victoria Station, London, on its way to Brighton. (Photo by Victor Drees/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

York station, June 1987. Platforms 10 and 11, showing an terminated intercity train and a Huddersfield bound Class 144 and Class 150 coupled together

Diesel switch engine moving freight cars... South Water street... Illinois Central R.R
Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South Water street freight terminal of the Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, Ill. [Refrigerated wagon]

Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South water... Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, 1943
Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South water street freight terminal of the Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, Ill. The N.Y

Model Diesel Trains
circa 1955: Model diesel trains emerging from repair yards. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Speeding Across A Continent. Americas first diesel-electric Express has opened up a new era in railway travel, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

Diesel Trains
1973: Diesel trains in sidings in an urban setting. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

London Bridge Station
8th November 1971: An employee in a control room at London Bridge Station, London. (Photo by John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

City Of LA Train
circa 1935: View of the Union Pacific Railroads City of Los Angeles train running ont he Overland Route. (Photo by Orville Logan Snider/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

York station, December 1986. A night time view into the station from the north end

Near Scarborough Bridge, York, 14 August 1984
Class 47 diesel locomotive north of Scarborough Bridge, York, en route for Scarborough. 14 August 1984

Holgate Bridge, York, June 1983
Holgate Bridge, York, a northbound Inter City 125 high speed train approaching York station under Holgate Bridge. June 1983

York. 6 Jan 1982. A diesel multiple unit leaving a flooded York. Taken from the NRM roof

York station, 23 September 1981. A diesel multiple unit awaits departure at York station

Dringhouses, York, March 11th 1981. A passenger train passing through the York suburb

Coulton, York, March 11th 1981
Colton, York, March 11th 1981. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train

Coulton, York
Colton, York. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train. November 1981

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In the bustling heart of London, at Kings Cross station in January 1988, a powerful diesel train stood tall and proud. This British Rail marvel was ready to embark on its journey, carrying passengers to their destinations with efficiency and speed. Just a few months earlier, in June 1987, another diesel train graced the platform of York station. Its sleek design and modern features were a testament to the advancements made by British Rail in providing comfortable travel experiences for all. But diesel trains weren't limited to just passenger transportation. In Chicago during World War II, a diesel switch engine tirelessly moved freight cars along South Water Street for the Illinois Central Railroad. Captured through the lens of Jack Delano's camera in 1943, this image serves as a reminder of the vital role these machines played during wartime. Speaking of Chicago and its bustling railroad scene, another photograph taken by Jack Delano showcases yet another diesel switch engine hard at work on South Water Street for the Illinois Central Railroad. The year is still 1943; however, this time we get an even closer look at these mighty machines that kept goods flowing across America. Not only did diesel trains dominate railway systems worldwide but they also found their way into model collections. Enthusiasts meticulously crafted miniature versions that mirrored their full-sized counterparts down to every last detail - from intricate locomotives to perfectly scaled-down carriages. Traveling across continents brought us to West Bengal's Darjeeling region in India where an enchanting sight awaited: Batasia Loop's famous "Toy Train. " Powered by a trusty diesel engine, this charming locomotive chugged along scenic routes amidst breathtaking landscapes – capturing hearts along its path. Meanwhile, back in America during an era when steam engines ruled supreme on railways came Americas first-ever diesel-electric express train speeding across vast distances with unmatched power and efficiency. A new chapter had begun as technology propelled rail travel into uncharted territories.