Railway Collection (page 4)

Carvedras Viaduct, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902
View south down St Georges Road of Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct. This viaduct was replaced by an all stone structure which opened on the 17 August 1902

Bernina Express passes through the snowy woods around Filisur, Canton of Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland, Europe

A train from Zermatt approaching the Gornergrat Station facing the majestic shape of the Matterhorn, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906
York station, North Eastern Railway. Looking north inside the station along the nearly empty main southbound platform 4, showing the roof and ironwork with suspended gas lamps. August 1906

York station, North Eastern Railway, about 1880. View along the curving platform with a waiting passenger train

York, Holgate Bridge, London and North Eastern Railway. 1937. At Holgate bridge, a signal gantry stands high above the tracks on the approach into York station

Liverpool Street station, Great Eastern Railway. 9 June 1920. View of the platforms and station clock

Kings Cross station, London, Great Northern Railway. View of tracks 6 to 10, with several passenger carriages in view. There is a height gauge over the centre track

Kings Cross station, London, British Railways, c1949-1950
Kings Cross station, London, British Railways. View along the busy platform 10, with the 10.00 service to Edinburgh (the Flying Scotsman) preparing for departure. c1949-50

View west from South Road at Saffron Walden Station. Unloading bank on left run-round loop centre and branch line on right. Beyond the station canopy is the signal box. Station Road on right

Central Manchester, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester is one of the largest cities in the UK. The River Irwell (upper left) flows through the city centre (centre left)

SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK. View of Crib Goch and Snowdon Railway, Gwynedd in Snowdonia National Park, Wales. Photochrome print, c1890-1900

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

Marylebone Station a062976
MARYLEBONE STATION, London. Detail of egg and dart decoration on the capital of a terracotta arch at Marylebone station with the interior of the train shed visible beyond. Photographed by John Gay

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

Aguas Calientes, tourist town below Inca ruins, built round railway, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America

Southern Railway "Merchant Navy"Class (colour litho)
5991549 Southern Railway " Merchant Navy" Class (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern Railway " Merchant Navy" Class)

The overhead railway aka Dockers Umbrella, Liverpool, England. The railway operated along the Liverpool Docks with lightweight electric multiple units from 1893 to 1956

The Matterhorn, 4478m, Findelbach bridge and the Glacier Express Gornergrat, Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

A steam locomotive approaching Goathland from Grosmont in September 2016, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Barmouth Bridge, c. 1920s
A view looking south east from Barmouth of Barmouth Bridge. The bridge opened in 1867. It is a single track timber viaduct built for the Aberystwyth and Pwllheli Railway

Bridge On the River Tamar
The Royal Albert Bridge, over the River Tamar at Saltash, Cornwall, 1869. Designed by British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it was completed in 1859. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

York station, 1953. A member of the station staff checking a boys platform ticket. The man is wearing an LNER cap, although by this time he worked for the nationalised British Railways

Looking across Corfe Castle station from the footbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Time-exposure image of British Intercity 125 train
Intercity train. Time-exposure image of an Intercity 125 high-speed train. This train is capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 km per hour

Rainhill Trials October 1829
These trials for early steam locomotives were run at Rainhill, near Liverpool, UK, to determine which would be used on the newly-completed railway from Liverpool to Manchester

Pump Governor - Westinghouse Air Brake
Today, the air brake is the standard, fail-safe train brake used by railways worldwide. Early train brakes were hand operated and largely ineffective

Piccadilly Railway Station, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

Passengers on the platform and a yellow train, Mendelsshon U-Bahn station, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Shuttle entering and Eurostar leaving the Channel Tunnel, seen from Castle Hill, Folkestone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kings Cross Station a062868
KINGS CROSS STATION, Euston Road, London. A line of taxis (black cabs) waiting under the canopy at Kings Cross Station. Date range:1960 - 1972. John Gay

Making laminated railway springs - from brochure of the visit of George V and Queen Mary to Cammell Laird
Original at Sheffield Archives SY529/1

A steam locomotive at Darnholme on the North Yorkshire Railway line travelling from Whitby to Pickering, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Wengernalpbahn rack railway framed by flowers and snowy peaks, Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, Europe

Warning sign, rail traffic

Barmouth Bridge, coast of Cardigan Bay, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Planet

Funicular below hill top town, Montecatini Alto, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

York station, London & North Eastern Railway, about 1951
York station, London & North Eastern Railway. Looking north from the footbridge 1951ja A southbound train is arriving at platform 8 with A2 class 4-6-2 locomotive Edward Thompson

Liverpool Exchange station, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. View of the 2. 10 Liverpool-Hull
Liverpool Exchange station, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. View of the 2.10 Liverpool-Hull train preparing to depart, with people standing on the platform. 21 September 1909

A Thalys high speed train awaits departure at Gare du Nord railway station, Paris, France, Europe

Rye windmill, Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Llangollen Railway, Station, Llangollen, Dee Valley, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Time-exposure image of British Intercity 125 train
Intercity train. Time-exposure image of an Intercity 125 high-speed train. This train is capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 km per hour

Snow Plow, White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, Skagway, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Talyllyn Railway, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Journey through Time and Beauty: Exploring the Wonders of Railways" Rocky Mountaineer train at Morants curve near Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies: Embark on a breathtaking adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, as it winds its way through the majestic Canadian Rockies. Prepare to be mesmerized by nature's grandeur. Cornwall, GWR poster, 1938: Step back in time with this vintage GWR poster showcasing Cornwall's picturesque landscapes. Discover how railways have long been an integral part of connecting people to stunning destinations. Swindon Works Map, c. 1940s: Uncover the history engineering with this Swindon Works map from the 1940s. Witness how meticulous planning and craftsmanship shaped our modern rail networks. Downland Rambles, BR poster, 1950s: Experience a nostalgic countryside getaway with British Railways' "Downland Rambles" poster from the 1950s. Let your imagination wander along scenic routes that have captivated travelers for decades. Pendolino tilting train: Witness innovation in motion as you board a Pendolino tilting train. Designed for speed and comfort, these marvels of engineering ensure a smooth journey even around challenging bends. Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea, LMS / LNER poster, 1923-1947: Immerse yourself in Aberdeen's rich heritage showcased by this striking LMS/LNER poster from yesteryears. Explore Scotland's coastal gem while relishing its connection to railway history. Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1961-1962: Marvel at these powerful Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives that revolutionized rail travel during their heyday. Their iconic design and robust performance left an indelible mark on the railway industry.