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Train Rail Collection (page 5)

"Journey through Time: The Evolution of Train Rails" Step aboard the time machine as we embark on a captivating journey through the history of train rails

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Italian immigrants seek shelter at the Gare Saint Lazare, 1896

Italian immigrants seek shelter at the Gare Saint Lazare, 1896
3480830 Italian immigrants seek shelter at the Gare Saint Lazare, 1896 by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); (add.info.: Italian immigrants seek shelter at the Gare Saint Lazare)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: The Sleepy Town Express, c.1770-1959 (print)

The Sleepy Town Express, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673329 The Sleepy Town Express, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: On The 5.15, c.1770-1959 (print)

On The 5.15, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673222 On The 5.15, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: On The 7.28, c.1770-1959 (print)

On The 7.28, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673225 On The 7.28, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Signs We See As We Pass Along, c.1770-1959 (print)

Signs We See As We Pass Along, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673163 Signs We See As We Pass Along, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: North Midland Railway Bridge over the River Derwent and the Matlock Road near Amber Gate

North Midland Railway Bridge over the River Derwent and the Matlock Road near Amber Gate
7424473 North Midland Railway Bridge over the River Derwent and the Matlock Road near Amber Gate, 1840 (hand coloured lithograph on paper) by Russell

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print)

The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673324 The Buffalo Flyer, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Sunset Limited, c.1770-1959 (print)

Sunset Limited, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673248 Sunset Limited, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: An Engineers Love, c.1770-1959 (print)

An Engineers Love, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673242 An Engineers Love, c.1770-1959 (print) by Joseph Morris Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: italian migrants, 1896

italian migrants, 1896
7143704 italian migrants, 1896 by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. France. Italian migrants in the waiting room of the Saint Lazare railway station)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Excursions to the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, Noirmoutier, early 20th century (poster)

Excursions to the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, Noirmoutier, early 20th century (poster)
7417419 Excursions to the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, Noirmoutier, early 20th century (poster) by Printemps, Leon (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: 3672024

3672024

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Knaresborough Viaduct, East and West Yorkshire Junction Railway, c. 1850 (coloured litho on paper)

Knaresborough Viaduct, East and West Yorkshire Junction Railway, c. 1850 (coloured litho on paper)
7394183 Knaresborough Viaduct, East and West Yorkshire Junction Railway, c.1850 (coloured litho on paper) by Hodgson, Robert (1817-77) (after); 18x27 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Conway Castle and Tubular Bridge, c. 1850 (coloured litho on paper)

Conway Castle and Tubular Bridge, c. 1850 (coloured litho on paper)
7394178 Conway Castle and Tubular Bridge, c.1850 (coloured litho on paper) by Fagan, James (fl.1853); 15x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: By James Fagan (fl)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Atmospheric Railway at Star Cross, 1848 (w/c on paper)

Atmospheric Railway at Star Cross, 1848 (w/c on paper)
7394169 Atmospheric Railway at Star Cross, 1848 (w/c on paper) by Condy, Nicholas (1793-1857); 17x25 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Terminus of the Severn and Wye at Lydney, 19th century (w/c on paper)

Terminus of the Severn and Wye at Lydney, 19th century (w/c on paper)
7394168 Terminus of the Severn and Wye at Lydney, 19th century (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 19x50 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c

View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c. 1830 (engraving on paper)
7394208 View of a Train of Carriages drawn by a Locomotive Steam Engine on a Railway, c.1830 (engraving on paper) by Vignoles, Charles Blacker (1793-1875); 19x52 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Bruton, Somersetshire, 19th century (tinted lithograph on paper)

Bruton, Somersetshire, 19th century (tinted lithograph on paper)
7394203 Bruton, Somersetshire, 19th century (tinted lithograph on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x30 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Great Western Railway, Kelston Bridge near Bath, c. 1835-40 (litho on paper)

Great Western Railway, Kelston Bridge near Bath, c. 1835-40 (litho on paper)
7394200 Great Western Railway, Kelston Bridge near Bath, c.1835-40 (litho on paper) by Young, William Weston (1776-1847); 19x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Port Madoc from the Embankment, 1849 (coloured litho on paper)

Port Madoc from the Embankment, 1849 (coloured litho on paper)
7394184 Port Madoc from the Embankment, 1849 (coloured litho on paper) by C.F.W. (fl.c.1849); 26x36 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: By C.F.W)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: The Engine Paisley and Train arriving at the Depot of the Paisley and Renfrew Railway

The Engine Paisley and Train arriving at the Depot of the Paisley and Renfrew Railway, 1837 (coloured litho on paper)
7394186 The Engine Paisley and Train arriving at the Depot of the Paisley and Renfrew Railway, 1837 (coloured litho on paper) by Martin, George (fl.c.1837); 25x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Opening of the Bishop's Castle Railway, October 24, 1865 (litho on paper)

Opening of the Bishop's Castle Railway, October 24, 1865 (litho on paper)
7394176 Opening of the Bishop's Castle Railway, October 24, 1865 (litho on paper) by Abbott, George (fl.c.1865); 30x43 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Townscape, 19th century (w/c on paper)

Townscape, 19th century (w/c on paper)
7394171 Townscape, 19th century (w/c on paper) by Fair, Robert (19th century); 24x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Severn Railway Bridge, 19th century (w/c on paper)

Severn Railway Bridge, 19th century (w/c on paper)
7394167 Severn Railway Bridge, 19th century (w/c on paper) by Key, W. (19th century); 29x48 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: By W)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: The Blatchford Viaduct, c. 1835-38 (pencil with wash on paper)

The Blatchford Viaduct, c. 1835-38 (pencil with wash on paper)
7394166 The Blatchford Viaduct, c.1835-38 (pencil with wash on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 26x38 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Edge Hill Railway Station, 19th Century (wood engraving on paper)

Edge Hill Railway Station, 19th Century (wood engraving on paper)
7394206 Edge Hill Railway Station, 19th Century (wood engraving on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 27x25 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Skew Bridge, Great Western Railway Station, Bath c. 1840-70 (coloured lithograph on paper)

Skew Bridge, Great Western Railway Station, Bath c. 1840-70 (coloured lithograph on paper)
7394202 Skew Bridge, Great Western Railway Station, Bath c.1840-70 (coloured lithograph on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 20x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Bath from Beechen Cliff, c. 1850 (lithograph on paper)

Bath from Beechen Cliff, c. 1850 (lithograph on paper)
7394201 Bath from Beechen Cliff, c.1850 (lithograph on paper) by Syer, John (1815-85); 28x41 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Railway Bridge over the River Tamar, c. 1860 (engraving on paper)

Railway Bridge over the River Tamar, c. 1860 (engraving on paper)
7394182 Railway Bridge over the River Tamar, c.1860 (engraving on paper) by Phillips, P. (fl.c.1860); 20x40 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: By P)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Christmas Eve at Kings Cross Station, c. 1870-90 (pen and wash on paper)

Christmas Eve at Kings Cross Station, c. 1870-90 (pen and wash on paper)
7394173 Christmas Eve at Kings Cross Station, c.1870-90 (pen and wash on paper) by Thomson, John Gordon (1841-1923); 24x36 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Quakers Yard Viaduct, c. 1840 (pen and wash on paper)

Quakers Yard Viaduct, c. 1840 (pen and wash on paper)
7394172 Quakers Yard Viaduct, c.1840 (pen and wash on paper) by Williams, Penry (1798-1885); 41x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Nidd Viaduct, Leeds and Thirsk Railway, near Knaresbro, c. 1850 (coloured litho on paper)

Nidd Viaduct, Leeds and Thirsk Railway, near Knaresbro, c. 1850 (coloured litho on paper)
7394205 Nidd Viaduct, Leeds and Thirsk Railway, near Knaresbro, c.1850 (coloured litho on paper) by Faviell, William Frederick (1822-1902) ; 22x31 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Great Western Railway Vulcan No. 2, 1837 (Cyanotype on paper)

Great Western Railway Vulcan No. 2, 1837 (Cyanotype on paper)
7394204 Great Western Railway Vulcan No.2, 1837 (Cyanotype on paper) by C. Tayleur & Co, Vulcan Foundry (19th-20th century); 29x46 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Willington Dean Viaduct, 1838 (lithograph)

Willington Dean Viaduct, 1838 (lithograph)
7389753 Willington Dean Viaduct, 1838 (lithograph) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68) (after); 24x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Destruction, 1870 (w/c on paper)

Destruction, 1870 (w/c on paper)
7389750 Destruction, 1870 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25x36 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Arch of the Southampton Railway over the Chelsea Road, 1835 (pen with wash on paper)

Arch of the Southampton Railway over the Chelsea Road, 1835 (pen with wash on paper)
7389743 Arch of the Southampton Railway over the Chelsea Road, 1835 (pen with wash on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Railway Cottage, 19th century (pencil and ink on paper)

Railway Cottage, 19th century (pencil and ink on paper)
7389728 Railway Cottage, 19th century (pencil and ink on paper) by Davies, J.A. (fl.19th century); 53x34 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: J.A)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil on paper; composite sketch)

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil on paper; composite sketch)
7389722 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Rail-Roadiania, c. 1845 (pen with wash on paper)

Rail-Roadiania, c. 1845 (pen with wash on paper)
7389741 Rail-Roadiania, c.1845 (pen with wash on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 37x27 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Red Deer, c. 1850 (w/c on paper)

Red Deer, c. 1850 (w/c on paper)
7389727 Red Deer, c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25x36 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Pithead and Railway, 1840 (pen with wash on paper)

Pithead and Railway, 1840 (pen with wash on paper)
7389715 Pithead and Railway, 1840 (pen with wash on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68) (after); 26x38 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph)

Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph)
7389749 Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25x23 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph)

Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph)
7389755 Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 35x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, c. 1850 (w/c on paper)

Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, c. 1850 (w/c on paper)
7389744 Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Condy, Nicholas (1793-1857); 20x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: George Stephenson's Cottage, 19th century (pen with wash on paper)

George Stephenson's Cottage, 19th century (pen with wash on paper)
7389731 George Stephenson's Cottage, 19th century (pen with wash on paper) by Leitch, William Leighton (1803-83); 27x38 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (brown ink on paper; composite sketch)

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (brown ink on paper; composite sketch)
7389712 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (brown ink on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageTrain Rail Collection: A Wooden Bridge Designed for the Proposed Bridge over the Tyne near Scotswood for the Newcastle

A Wooden Bridge Designed for the Proposed Bridge over the Tyne near Scotswood for the Newcastle and Carlisle Railroad
7389751 A Wooden Bridge Designed for the Proposed Bridge over the Tyne near Scotswood for the Newcastle and Carlisle Railroad, c.1830 (pen with wash on paper) by Green



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"Journey through Time: The Evolution of Train Rails" Step aboard the time machine as we embark on a captivating journey through the history of train rails. We start with the mesmerizing creation of the Shoreham Railroad in 1840, depicted in a watercolor painting on paper. Witness how this innovative railway laid the foundation for future transportation marvels. The Brighton Belle, an icon of luxury and elegance, graces our path next. This poster from the early 20th century invites us to imagine exciting excursions to Atlantic Ocean islands, where adventure awaits at every stop. As we traverse further back in time, we encounter Knaresborough Viaduct from around 1850. Its vibrant colors captured in lithography transport us to East and West Yorkshire Junction Railway's grandeur—a testament to engineering brilliance. Behold Conway Castle and Tubular Bridge. A colored lithograph from 1850 showcases their architectural splendor while reminding us of their vital role in connecting people and places during that era. Our journey takes an atmospheric turn as we arrive at Star Cross's Atmospheric Railway station in 1848. Through a watercolor painting on paper, experience the unique technology employed here—an extraordinary feat that propelled trains forward using air pressure. Lydney's Terminus of Severn and Wye beckons next—a picturesque scene painted with delicate brushstrokes capturing its charm during the 19th century. It reminds us that railways were not just about transportation but also gateways to exploration and discovery. Traveling even farther back brings us face-to-face with a historic engraving depicting carriages drawn by George Stephenson's Locomotive Steam Engine on a railway circa 1830—ushering in an era where steam-powered locomotives revolutionized travel forever. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway wood engraving transports us back to its inauguration around 1830—an event that marked a significant milestone for rail travel as it became the world's first purpose-built passenger railway.