Rail Road Collection

SWISS TRAVEL POSTER, 1898. Poster for the Visp-Zermatt Railroad, Switzerland, 1898

Toy Electric Train Ad
An advertisement for the new Lionel 100% elecrically controlled railroad

Albany & Buffalo Railroad schedule, 1843
Albany & Buffalo Railroad timetable, showing fares and routes, 1843. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century printed piece

Rome, Georgia, in the mid-1800s
Town of Rome, Georgia, viewed from the Coosa River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Poster advertising New York by rail
Poster encouraging people to travel by train to New York on the Pennsylvania Railroad

Pennsylvania Railroad
A train of the Pennsylvania Railroad is hauled by their Class T-1 passenger locomotive

New Empire State Express train
Poster advertising the Empire State Express steam train of the New York Central System as it speeds across the American landscape

Drivers eye view of Circle line train entering tube station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Firth of Forth Bridges, 1964 Road Suspension Bridge (foreground), 1890 Rail Bridge (background), Scotland, UK, Europe

Wharncliffe Viaduct
The Wharncliffe Viaduct of the Great Western Railroad, at Hanwell, Middlesex. Brunel (I.K) was responsible for the construction and design of much of the early GWR

New terminal depot at Philadelphia. Reading railroad system

Astoria Column, overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River, Oregon, USA. The tower was built in 1926 with financing by the Great Northern Railroad and Vincent Astor

Train from Kleine Scheidegg on route to Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

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

VLA (Very Large Array) of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Zillertalbahn steam train
Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria, Steam hauled tourist train on the narrow gauge Zillertalbahn

VLA (Very Large Array) of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Troop train taking Union soldiers to the front
Union troops transported to the front by rail, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

LONDON: LUDGATE CIRCUS. View of Ludgate Circus, London, England, with St. Pauls Cathedral visible in the rear. Photographed c1900

Chinese immigrants working on the transcontinental railroad
Chinese laborers constructing the Central Pacific Railroad, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, 1831
First steam train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, New York, 1831. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Building the railroad to Bismarck, North Dakota, 1870s
Laying railroad track in winter across the Missouri River at Bismarck, North Dakota, 1879. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Streamlined Rock Island Rocket - American train
Streamlined Rock Island Rocket of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad - Innovative (and futuristic) American diesel-electric passenger locomotive design built by the Budd Company

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1879. The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads. American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1879, attacking the railroad trust formed by William Henry Vanderbilt (top), Cyrus W

Forest fire engulfing a steam locomotive, 1890s
Railroad train racing through a forest fire in the American West, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Railroad land for sale in Iowa and Minnesota
Farmland in Minnesota and Iowa for sale by the St. Paul & Sioux City Railroad Company, 1870s. Handset type advertisement with a watercolor wash

Railroad in Montana, 1880s
Utah & Northern Railroad in Silver Bow Canyon near Butte, Montana, 1880s. Hand-colored mezzotint of a 19th-century illustration

Workers cheering the first train over the mountains from California
Snowsheds protecting a transcontinental railroad train in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Transcontinental railroad in a Wyoming frontier town
Union Pacific Railroad at Sherman Station, Wyoming Territory, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Telegraph poles following the transcontinental railroad
Linemen stringing telegraph wire beside the transcontinental railroad on the Great Plains, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Alpine railway, Murren, Jungfrau region, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Curdimurka Railway Siding (Old Ghan Railway), Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Oldsmobile 1910
Racing the railroad train

American Express Train (19th c. ). Litography
American Express Train (19th c.). Litography

Railroad station, Fargo, North Dakota. Date 1939 Summer

The Railway Suspension Bridge at Niagara Falls

CINCINNATI: HOUSES, 1935. A row of low-income houses with outhouses facing railroad tracks, Cincinnati, Ohio. Photograph by Carl Mydans in December 1935

Rainbow over railroad tracks near Fairfield Montana

Freight wagons on the Canadian Pacific Railway at Vancouver Harbour, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Power locomotive, 1945 (colour litho)
PNP246698 Power locomotive, 1945 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: painted by Alexander Leydenfrost for the company calendar;)

ENGLAND: RAILWAY BRIDGE. The Sankey Viaduct on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Wood engraving, 19th century

US Electric Train
The Olympian, an electric train of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul and Pacific Railroad passes through the Montana Canyon

Starucca Vale and Viaduct Pennsylvania
Railway train from the N.Y. & Erie R.R. (New York and Erie Railroad) crossing Starucca Viaduct over Starucca Creek in Starucca Vale, Pennsylvania, America Date: ca. 1860

Virgin railway train travelling along bank in farmland, Wrinehill, Staffordshire, England, may

Ghan railway line, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Pennsylvania Railroad Station, New York City, America

Pavilion Saltair on Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City
The Pavilion Saltair on Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The first Saltair, completed in 1893, was jointly owned by a corporation associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Railroads" Step back in time with this captivating Swiss travel poster from 1898, showcasing the Visp-Zermatt Railroad. Embark on a picturesque adventure as you traverse the breathtaking landscapes of Switzerland. Transport yourself to Rome, Georgia in the mid-1800s, where railroads played a pivotal role in shaping the city's growth and development. Witness how these iron tracks connected communities and fueled progress. Discover the joy of childhood memories with a vintage toy electric train ad that brings excitement and imagination to life. Let your inner child run wild as you envision endless adventures on miniature railways. Experience the hustle and bustle of New York City by rail through an enchanting poster advertisement. Feel the energy pulsating through every station as trains whisk passengers away to their desired destinations. Feel like royalty aboard the majestic New Empire State Express train, known for its luxurious amenities and impeccable service. Marvel at its grandeur while traversing across states, creating unforgettable memories along the way. Uncover America's rich railroad history with a glimpse into Pennsylvania Railroad's legacy. From coast to coast, witness how this iconic transportation system shaped industries and united a nation. Immerse yourself in London's vibrant underground network with a driver's eye view of Circle line train entering a tube station. Experience firsthand what it feels like to be part of this bustling metropolis' daily rhythm. Stand in awe before Scotland's engineering marvels - Firth of Forth Bridges and Wharncliffe Viaduct - architectural wonders that stand tall against nature’s forces while connecting communities far and wide. Witness progress unfold before your eyes at Philadelphia's new terminal depot within Reading railroad system. Admire modernity merging seamlessly with historical charm as travelers embark on new adventures from this state-of-the-art facility. Marvel at Astoria Column rising high above Oregon’s landscape – an ode to exploration inspired by the railroad era.