Railcar Collection

Bristol Temple Meads Station, c. 1936
A view of Diesel Railcar No. 11, built by AEC, waiting at a platform at Bristol Temple Meads in c.1936. These new streamlined railcars were very much of their time

The DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer sometimes also Flying Hamburger or in German Fliegender Hamburger was Germanys first fast diesel train

York station, North Eastern Railway, c1910
York station, North Eastern Railway. View of the station from platform 4, showing petrol electric railcar no. 317D at platform 5 after working the 08.52 Cawood-Selby-York service (arriving at 09.49)

Woofferton Junction, Shropshire, c. 1950s
A view of Woofferton station in Shropshire, c.1950s, showing a railcar at the platform. Woofferton station opened in December 1853

Florida, South Florida, Palm Beach, the Flagler Kenan Pavilion, part of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Stratford on Avon Station
A view of Stratford on Avon station showing the signals and footbridge, with a couple of trains waiting at the platforms

DDE-90033359
Norway, Flam. Flam Railway (aka Flamsbana) scenic electric tourist train, Blomheller station. Date: 01/12/2005

DDE-90033350
Norway, Flam. Flam Railway (aka Flamsbana) scenic electric tourist train, Flam station. Date: 01/12/2005

DDE-90027632
Canada, Alberta. VIA Rail Snow Train between Edmonton & Jasper. Date: 17/03/2005

Stratford on Avon Station, 1959
A view of Stratford on Avon station on 29th August 1959, taken looking towards Birmingham. A GWR diesel railcar is at the platform

Jenny Lind Figurehead, c. 1938. Creator: Isabella Ruth Doerfler
Jenny Lind Figurehead, c. 1938

Train Load of Sugar Cane, Cuba, 1911. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba, 1911]

Cleobury Mortimer Station, Shropshire, c. 1930
A view of Cleobury Mortimer Station in Shropshire, c.1930. This image shows a railcar approaching the station, the station buildings, water tower and pagoda style platform shelter

Cleobury Mortimer Station, Shropshire, 1961
A view of Cleobury Mortimer Station in Shropshire, looking towards Woofferton. This image shows the station buildings and a railcar at the platform in 1961

Diesel Railcar No 1 at Paddington Station, 1st December 1933
A view of diesel railcar No 1 at Paddington station, London on 1st December 1933. Built by AEC in the same year, the railcar is seen here waiting for its press run to Reading alongside No 6001 King

Interior Of A Pullman Palace Railway Carriage In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Rail Car Train Carrying Steel Pipe, Near Winnipeg, Manitoba

Diesel Railcar No 1 undergoing work in A Shop at Swindon Works in the 1930s

Sail-Rail Car
A railcar on the Kansas- Pacific Railroad is driven by the wind, thanks to a sail Date: 1880s

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai (aka Bombay). Gharapuri Island, Mount Kailash, Elephanta Caves that represent the residence of Lord Shiva. UNESCO site. Pier train

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft is transported by railcar to its launch pad
October 10, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft is transported by railcar to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, for launch on October 12, 2008

Lunar space elevator compared to a locomotive
This manned lunar space elevator is approximately 160 feet long, about the length of a modern locomotive and two box cars and would carry a crew of two

Ghost train picking up some ghosts at a graveyard

A futuristic, tropical paradise colony on Enceladus, one of Saturns moons

General view of one of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad classification yards
December 1942 - General view of one of the classification yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Chicago, Illinois

Conductor walks to the passenger station to wait for a suburban train to go home, 1943
January 1943 - Freight train operations on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad between Chicago and Clinton, Iowa. The journey ends

January 1943 - Freight operations on the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad between Chicago, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana. The train pulls out of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad yard

Inside the locomotive repair shops at an Illinois Central Railroad yard in Chicago, 1942
November 1942 - Inside the locomotive repair shops at an Illinois Central Railroad yard in Chicago

An American engine pulling a load of supplies for Russia, 1943
An American engine pulling a great load of supplies for Russia along a mountain rimmed plateau somewhere in Iran, 1943

U. S. Military Railroad Engine during the American Civil War
United States Military Railroad Engine, W.H. Whiton, during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Engine No. 156 and company of infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Belt Railway, looking toward the west yard of clearing yard, Chicago 1943
January 1943 - Belt Railway, looking toward the west yard of clearing yard, taken from bridge of the hump, Chicago, Illinois

General view of part of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad
April/May 1943 - General view of part of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad, Chicago, Illinois. In the background is the coal chute and roundhouse

Women laborers seated on front of engine at Bush Terminal railroad yard, 1918
Women laborers seated on front of engine at Bush Terminal railroad yard in New York City, circa 1918

View of a classification yard at the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Proviso Yard
December 1942 - General view of a classification yard at the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Proviso Yard, Chicago, Illinois

Working on a locomotive at the 40th Street railroad shops, Chicago, Illinois
December 1942 - Working on a locomotive at the 40th Street railroad shops of Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Chicago, Illinois

Freight cars being maneuvered in a Chicago and Northwestern railroad yard
December 1942 - Freight cars being maneuvered in a Chicago and Northwestern railroad yard, Chicago, Illinois

General view of part of the Galewood yard in Chicago, Illinois, 1943
May 1943 - General view of part of the Galewood yard of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Chicago, Illinois

Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the Illinois Central Railroad in Chicago
April 1943 - Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South Water street freight terminal of the Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, Illinois

Railroad yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
December 1942 - One of the yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. On the right are three of the west coast streamliners, Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago and Northwestern railroad locomotive shop, Chicago, Illinois
December 1942 - The Chicago and Northwestern railroad locomotive shop, Chicago, Illinois

Freight cars in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad classification yard
April 1943 - Freight cars in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad classification yard, Chicago, Illinois

General view of one of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad yards
December 1942 - General view of one of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad yards, Chicago, Illinois

Colorado, Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Views from the train, cog cars passing. (PR)

Colorado, Canon City, Royal Gorge Railroad. Views from the train along the Arkansas River. (PR)

Colorado, The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Views from the train

Norway, Flam. Flam Railway (aka Flamsbana) scenic electric tourist train, Flam station

Canada, Alberta, Jasper. VIA Rail Snow Train between Edmonton & Jasper

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Railcars" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden era of rail travel with these captivating glimpses into history. From Bristol Temple Meads Station in 1936 to York station on the North Eastern Railway circa 1910, each image transports us to a bygone era filled with elegance and charm. One standout example is the DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer, a marvel of German engineering that revolutionized train travel. Its sleek design and cutting-edge technology were truly ahead of its time. Moving closer to home, Woofferton Junction in Shropshire during the 1950s showcases the bustling activity surrounding rail transportation at that time. The Stratford on Avon Station also makes an appearance, reminding us of its significance as a hub for both passengers and goods. The Sail-Rail Car takes us on an adventure across land and sea, offering a seamless connection between different modes of transport. It symbolizes innovation and convenience for travelers seeking new horizons. Delving deeper into historical context, we encounter intriguing codes like DDE-90033359, DDE-90033350, and DDE-90027632. These enigmatic numbers hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled – tales from forgotten journeys or secret missions carried out aboard these mysterious railcars. Stratford on Avon Station once again graces our journey through time in 1959. This snapshot captures not only trains but also people going about their daily lives amidst this bustling transportation hub. Adding artistic flair to our exploration is Isabella Ruth Doerfler's Jenny Lind Figurehead from 1938. This stunning creation adds character to any locomotive it adorned while paying homage to one of history's most celebrated opera singers. Lastly, we witness a train load of sugar cane being transported through Cuba in 1911 – a testament to the vital role railcars played in facilitating global trade and connecting distant lands.