Railway Engines Collection

A row of Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962. The fleet of 22 Deltics did the work of 55 A4 steam locomotives and cut an hour off the working timetable

On Sunday 3rd July 1938, Mallard raced past Little Bytham at 123 mph (198 kmh), then over the next 1and a quarter miles (2 km) its speed rose until for one quarter mile (0.4 km)

Photograph of a British Railways diesel locomotive, taken during the British Transport Films production of A Corporate Identity filmed during April 1964

Details of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, Rainhill Trials, 1829 (pen & ink on paper)
3697572 Details of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, Rainhill Trials, 1829 (pen & ink on paper) by Rastrick, John Urpeth (1780-1856); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pages 20 and 21)

Stephenson"s "Long Boiler"locomotive, 1841 (pen & ink on paper)
3697581 Stephenson"s " Long Boiler" locomotive, 1841 (pen & ink on paper) by Farley, J. (fl.1841) & Stephenson

Details of Sans Pareil from Rastricks notebook, Rainhill Trials, 1829 (pen & ink on paper)
3697569 Details of Sans Pareil from Rastricks notebook, Rainhill Trials, 1829 (pen & ink on paper) by Rastrick, John Urpeth (1780-1856); Science Museum, London

The Italian National Exhibition at Turin (engraving)
1622530 The Italian National Exhibition at Turin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian National Exhibition at Turin)

Design of a Losh and Stephenson Locomotive Steam Engine, c. 1826 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
3697578 Design of a Losh and Stephenson Locomotive Steam Engine, c.1826 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketch of boiler of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (photo)
3697575 Sketch of boiler of the Rocket from Rastricks notebook, 1829 (photo) by Rastrick, John Urpeth (1780-1856); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pages 18 and 19)

Killingworth locomotive, c. 1815 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3697589 Killingworth locomotive, c.1815 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Stephenson, George (1781-1848) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coloured drawing (scale 1:24)

Painted photograph by F Moore showing a 4-2-2 steam locomotive of the Great Northern Railway (GNR). F Moore was the collective name of a studio of artists operating in the first two decades of

This King Arthur class locomotive was designed by Maunsell for Southern Railways (SR) and it was built by North British Locomotive Co in 1925

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Railway engines have a rich history that spans centuries, showcasing the remarkable advancements in locomotive technology. From the iconic Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962 to the awe-inspiring Mallard racing past Little Bytham at an astonishing speed of 123 mph (198 km/h) on July 3rd, 1938, these powerful machines have captivated railway enthusiasts worldwide. Intriguing photographs capture the essence of British Railways' diesel locomotives during the British Transport era, offering a glimpse into their sleek and modern design. Delving further back in time, detailed pen and ink drawings reveal fascinating insights into early locomotives such as Stephenson's "Long Boiler" from 1841 and Sans Pareil from Rastrick's notebook during the Rainhill Trials of 1829. The influence extended beyond Britain's borders, as evidenced by an engraving depicting Italy's National Exhibition at Turin. This international showcase celebrated not only Italian engineering prowess but also highlighted how railways connected nations across continents. Exploring even earlier designs, we uncover a captivating pen and ink drawing showcasing Losh and Stephenson's innovative steam engine from around 1826. Additionally, a photograph captures a sketch of Rocket's boiler from Rastrick's notebook dating back to 1829 – an important artifact shedding light on this groundbreaking locomotive. Transporting us further back in time is a charming pencil and watercolor depiction of Killingworth locomotive circa 1815. This humble yet revolutionary machine laid the foundation for future developments in rail transportation. Lastly, we admire a painted photograph by F Moore featuring a majestic Great Northern Railway (GNR) steam locomotive with its distinctive configuration: a strikingly elegant 4-2-2 design. Another masterpiece created by Maunsell for Southern Railways showcases his ingenuity through the King Arthur class locomotive.