Steam Locomotives Collection

Steam train on the Heritage Poppy Line from Sheringham to Holt, with Weybourne Mill in background, Norfolk, UK, April

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 by Cyril Herbert showing a steam locomotive pulling an express train in the West Highlands of Scotland

Steam locomotives undergoing repair in A Shop in 1957
Steam locomotives undergoing repair in A shop in 28th September 1957. The replica Broad Gauge locomotive North Star is on its plinth in the centre of the image

Right almost broadside view of British Rail (BR) locomotive. Doncaster built

Two views of passenger trains of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company
2909949 Two views of passenger trains of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company; (add.info.: Print showing two views of passenger trains of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company)

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. '...a view of the large building called "the fitting shop." It is here that

Arrival of the first train of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad at James Town... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the first train of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad at James Town from New York, 1860....the line just opened [supplies] an immediate connected highway from the chief emporium of

The Line at Peterborough, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Line at Peterborough, [in Cambridgeshire], 1850. Steam train crossing the railway bridge over the river at Peterborough on the London-York section of the Great Northern Railway

Messrs. Allsopp and Sons pale-ale brewery at Burton-on-Trent, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Allsopp and Sons pale-ale brewery at Burton-on-Trent, 1862. [This] establishment...[has] attained a world-wide celebrity. Messrs

The Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway Company's pier at Sandridge, near Melbourne, Australia, 1862. In 1853-4

Jacobite steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK

General view of part of the Bensenville freight yard of the Chicago, Milwaukee... Illinois, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
General view of part of the Bensenville freight yard of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Bensenville, Ill

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

Terrible collision between two trains on a bridge over the River Arve near Etrembieres, France (colour litho)
3097425 Terrible collision between two trains on a bridge over the River Arve near Etrembieres, France (colour litho) by French School

An Effect of Electric Traction, 2, 000, 000 Dollars Worth of Steam-Locomotives rusting at New York (b / w photo)
1601125 An Effect of Electric Traction, 2, 000, 000 Dollars Worth of Steam-Locomotives rusting at New York (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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)

Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831 (colour litho)
3638302 Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway)

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)

Engineers seen here selecting wheels at the Lowa Montages Fabrik Steam Locomotive repair facility in Essen, Germany. The factory formerly owned by Krupps employs 1

A wheel tapper seen here checking the wheels at the Lowa Montages Fabrik Steam Locomotive repair facility in Essen, Germany

The main workshop at the Lowa Montages Fabrik Steam Locomotive repair facility in Essen, Germany. The factory formerly owned by Krupps employs 1, 500 men and during the war this factory made tanks

Steam engine number 47493 Jinty, built at the Vulcan foundry in Newton-Le-Willows with the frames being laid down in 1927; England

Steam engine Evening star number 92220; England

People standing and viewing the steam engine Evening Star on an open day; England

Bluebell, a P-Class locomotive built by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, in 1910. With its SE & CR being number 323, it worked most of its life with light duties

People viewing steam train Evening Star by engine shed; England

People viewing the 7808 Cookham Manor, a Great Western Railway 7800 Manor Class steam locomotive. It was built in 1938 at Swindon Works; England

Steam engine number 92203, Black Prince; England

Bahnhof Miltitz-Roitzschen Rail transport turntables
Bahnhof Miltitz-Roitzschen, Rail transport turntables in Germany, Steam locomotives of Germany, Railway coaches of Germany, 1913, Landkreis Meiszen, Miltitz, Roitzschen, Bahnhof

Railway line 226 Czech Republic Steam locomotives
Railway line 226 (Czech Republic), Steam locomotives of the Czech Republic, Buildings in Jindřichův Hradec District, Suchdol nad Luŝnici, 1905, South Bohemian Region, Suchental, Suchdol na Lucnici

Steam locomotives United States Logging 1904
Steam locomotives of the United States, Logging in the United States, 1904, Arizona, Number 23883 on rail vehicles, 1904 in rail transport in the United States

Railway line Louka u Litvinova - Moldava v Krusnych horach
Railway line Louka u Litvinova - Moldava v Krušnych horach, Railway bridges in Teplice District, Steam locomotives of the Czech Republic, Covered wagons, Mikulov (Teplice District), 1904

Steam locomotives Czech Republic Rail tunnels
Steam locomotives of the Czech Republic, Rail tunnels in the Czech Republic, Mikulov v Krušnych horach (train station), 1905, Usti nad Labem Region, Niklasberg, Tunnelausfahrt mit Eisenbahn

Railway bridge Ohre Karlovy Vary Rail tunnels
Railway bridge over the Ohře in Karlovy Vary, Rail tunnels in the Czech Republic, Steam locomotives of the Czech Republic, 1901, Karlovy Vary Region, Karlsbad, Partie an der Eger mit Eisenbahnbrucke

Connecting Rods Of Sir Nigel Gresley Steam Locomotive, North Yorkshire, England

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

A'Strathpeffer with passenger train at Strathpeffer Station, Scottish Highlands
ÔStrathpeffer with passenger train at Strathpeffer Station, Scottish Highlands. This London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS)

Lucky discovery of the presence of electricty in water vapor

Bruntons locomotive with crutches

Left broadside view of British Rail (BR) locomotive. Built in Darlington

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830
Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, England. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway opened on the 15th September

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"Steam Locomotives: A Journey Through Time and Speed" On Sunday 3rd July 1938, Mallard raced past Little Bytham at an astonishing speed of 123 mph (198 km/h), leaving a trail of awe in its wake. Captured by Cyril Herbert's lens, a photograph showcases the sheer power and elegance of a steam locomotive pulling an express train, as it effortlessly glides along the tracks. Embarking on the Heritage Poppy Line from Sheringham to Holt, one can witness the enchanting sight of a steam train chugging through picturesque landscapes. With Weybourne Mill standing tall in the background, this nostalgic journey takes us back to an era where these magnificent machines ruled the railways. In 1957, inside A Shop filled with clanking tools and skilled hands, steam locomotives undergo meticulous repair. Every nut and bolt is carefully tended to ensure their continued operation and reliability. These workshops serve as sanctuaries for these iron giants that have faithfully served transportation needs across generations. A right almost broadside view reveals a British Rail (BR) locomotive proudly displaying its craftsmanship. Built in Doncaster with precision and dedication, it stands as a testament to engineering excellence that propelled Britain's railway system forward. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway of 1830 marked a significant milestone in history when steam locomotives revolutionized transportation forever. This pioneering moment paved the way for progress by connecting cities like never before – transforming travel into something accessible for all. Crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct amidst breathtaking Scottish Highlands scenery lies Jacobite steam train - an emblematic symbol of nostalgia intertwined with natural beauty. Its rhythmic chugs echo through time while passengers relish in this unforgettable experience that captures both hearts and imaginations. General view unveils part of Bensenville freight yard located within Chicago's bustling landscape during World War II era in 1943.