Rail Transportation Collection

Midland Hotel in Morecambe, the first Art Deco hotel in Britain
circa 1935: A view of the front elevation of the Midland Hotel in Morecambe, Lancashire. Designed by architect Oliver Hill and built in 1932-33 by the London Midland & Scottish Railway

The Mighty Forth Rail Bridge at dusk
The Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth taken from South Queensferry. The Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Dogs Of War
Two Airedale terriers at Lt. Colonel E. H. Richardsons canine training camp in Woking, Surrey, during World War II, 16th October 1939

The nineteenth century arched Leaderfoot Viaduct over the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Scotland
Leaderfoot Viaduct is a disused railway viaduct over the River Tweed near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. The viaduct was completed in 1863

A train of the Rhaetian Railway on the Landwasser Viaduct, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Filisur, Canton of Grisons, Switzerland

Nottingham Victoria Railway Station
A view of Nottingham Victoria railway station, April 1927. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Flying Scotsman
1929: The locomotive engine the Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross Station, London, for its 392-mile run to Scotland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A railway viaduct in mist, near Callander, Scottish highlands

McAlpin Hotel
The Herald Square area of Manhattan, including the McAlpin Hotel located at the corner of Broadway and 34th Street, bustles with activity in this print, New York, New York, circa 1914

Warning sign, rail traffic

Clerkenwell Tunnel
January 1868: Entrance to Clerkenwell Tunnel on the Metropolitan railway. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

The Forth Bridge
circa 1927: A train going over the Forth Bridge. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

steam railway climbing Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne, Burgenstock mountain and Pilatus mountain at the back, Vitznau, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Tiger Bay; A man walking under a railway bridge in the dockland area of Cardiff
22nd April 1950: A man walking under a railway bridge in the dockland area of Cardiff, known as Bute Town or Tiger Bay. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5020 - Down The Bay - pub

The firth of forth railway bridge looking from (South) Queensferry towards North Queensferry.The Railway bridge over the Firth of Forth, taken from Queensferry (South) to North Queensferry

Winter sun over Bernina Express train and church bell tower of Bever village covered with snow, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

The railway viaduct at Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Royal Border Bridge: 19th Century railway viaduct reflected in the river Tweed, Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK

Rabelo boats and Dom Luis I bridge in Douro river, Porto
Dom Luis I bridge and rabelo boats from Vila Nova de Gaia. The Dom Lu's I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto

Brighton Station
circa 1860: The Brighton terminus of the London & Brighton Railway in Sussex. Original Artwork: Engraving by J Newman after F W Woledge. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bernina Express Filisur Switzerland
Bernina Express passes through the snowy woods Filisur Canton of Grisons Switzerland Europe

Chicago Buildings
circa 1930: The Railway Exchange on the right and thes W Strauss building on Michigan Avenue looking past one of the lions in front of the Chicago Art Institute

Tracks of a narrow-gauge peat railway, Tiste Bauernmoor, Landkreis Rotenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

Historical light-rail plans: Berlin, Vienna, London, New York, lithograph, 1897
Historical light-rail plans: Berlin, Vienna, London, and New York. Lithograph, published in 1897

W H Smiths
January 1921: Exterior of W H Smith & Son booksellers, newsagents and stationers. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bernina Express train on Landwasser viaduct in winter, Filisur, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland

Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

two trains departing in opposite directions as passengers wave farewell. 1850
3665949 two trains departing in opposite directions as passengers wave farewell. 1850; (add.info.: mid-19th century French illustration showing two trains departing in opposite directions as)

mid-19th century French illustration showing two passengers in a railway carriage. 1850
3665950 mid-19th century French illustration showing two passengers in a railway carriage. 1850; (add.info.: mid-19th century French illustration showing two passengers in a railway carriage)

Bernina Express train on viaduct surrounding Tarasp Castle and snow capped mountains, Graubunden canton, Engadin, Switzerland

Trees covered with snow surrounding the red Bernina Express train in winter, Chapella, Graubunden canton, Engadine, Switzerland

Aerial view of famous red Bernina Express train crossing the snowy village of Madulain and woods, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Winter landscape after a blizzard seen during a journey on board of Bernina Express train, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Bernina Express train on Landwasser viaduct framed by snow capped woods, Filisur, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland

Bernina Express red train emerging from mist at Bernina Pass during a winter snowfall, Graubunden canton, Engadine, Switzerland

Sakura train
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Rooftop of St Pancras Station, London 2
London, England - 16 September 2018; silhouetted people in shot. St Pancras are amongst the busiest railway stations in the UK

Rooftop of St Pancras Station, London 3
London, England - 16 September 2018 St Pancras are amongst the busiest railway stations in the UK. It is graced by stunning Victorian-age iron

Elevated walkway at Oxfordailway Station, rush hour

Balcombe Viaduct, railway bridge, Balcombe, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Dom Luis I bridge and rabelo boats in Porto
Dom Luis I bridge over Douro river from Vila Nova de Gaia side and rabelo boats. Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto from Vila Nova de Gaia

Aerial Of Melbourne, Australia, 1954
Aerial view of Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, Australia, December 1954. Along the banks of the Yarra River to the left is the Flinders Street Railway Station

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

Flinder train street station at night
Melbourne citys historic building- Flinders station built of yellow sandstone in colonial victorian style

Flinders station railway victoria colonial style yellow bricks
Flinders Street Station is the main rail hub for suburban commuter trains. Shown here at dusk with cars and pedestrians blurred by long exposure

Map of Railroads USA 1883
Warrens Common School Geography

Typical 19th - century steam locomotive built and used in United States of America

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"Journey through Time and Beauty: Exploring Rail Transportation" Step into the grandeur of a bygone era at the Midland Hotel in Morecambe, Britain's first Art Deco hotel. As you marvel at its architectural splendor, let your imagination whisk you away to a time when rail transportation was synonymous with elegance and sophistication. At dusk, witness the awe-inspiring sight of the Mighty Forth Rail Bridge standing tall against the fading light. This engineering marvel serves as a testament to human ingenuity and connects generations across Scotland. Nottingham Victoria Railway Station beckons with its timeless charm, inviting travelers to embark on new adventures. Here, history intertwines with modernity as bustling platforms serve as gateways to both past memories and future dreams. Just like loyal companions marching forward, trains have played their part in countless wars throughout history. Known as "Dogs Of War, " they transported troops and supplies, forever etching their mark on our collective memory. In the picturesque Scottish Borders stands the Leaderfoot Viaduct—a nineteenth-century arched masterpiece spanning over River Tweed. Its elegant silhouette reflects not only Scotland's natural beauty but also highlights how rail transportation seamlessly blends with nature. Venture further into Switzerland's Canton of Grisons where Rhaetian Railway traverses Landwasser Viaduct—an UNESCO World Heritage Site near Filisur. The train gracefully glides above breathtaking landscapes while passengers soak in panoramic views that leave them breathless. The iconic Flying Scotsman thunders along tracks steeped in history—its presence evoking nostalgia for an era when steam locomotives ruled supreme. A symbol of British engineering prowess, it continues to captivate hearts worldwide even today. Enveloped in mist amidst Scottish highlands lies a railway viaduct near Callander—a mystical scene straight out of fairy tales. As if emerging from another realm altogether, this ethereal setting reminds us that they are transport us not only physically but also to realms of imagination.