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Background imageEngine Collection: A British Rail express Class 85 electric locomotive train

A British Rail express Class 85 electric locomotive train, which ran on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and Liverpool. December 1964

Background imageEngine Collection: After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, from Aberdeen

After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, from Aberdeen, 35-year-old William Barrack, right, owner, and Mr William McGonachie

Background imageEngine Collection: Train driver Tommy Heywood in the cab of his British Rail express Class 85 electric

Train driver Tommy Heywood in the cab of his British Rail express Class 85 electric locomotive train, which ran on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and Liverpool

Background imageEngine Collection: A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitates a thorough clean-up for this 1925

A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitates a thorough clean-up for this 1925 Tasker traction engine, so its owner Mr William McConachie, an Aberdeen farmer

Background imageEngine Collection: Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958

Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958, driven by Mr Jack Wakefield and Mr Stan Martin, both of Hetton-le-Hole

Background imageEngine Collection: The Electric Car. A new unusually quiet little motor car can be seen going

The Electric Car. A new unusually quiet little motor car can be seen going through its paces around London

Background imageEngine Collection: Hundreds of rail fans turned out to give the Consett-Newcastle rail service a farewell

Hundreds of rail fans turned out to give the Consett-Newcastle rail service a farewell on 17th March 1984

Background imageEngine Collection: The sheer excitement of a steam express train running at speed is encapsulated in this

The sheer excitement of a steam express train running at speed is encapsulated in this magical evening photo of ex-GWR Castle class No

Background imageEngine Collection: A line-up of Green Goddess fire engine ready for action in the hanger at RAF Catterick

A line-up of Green Goddess fire engine ready for action in the hanger at RAF Catterick

Background imageEngine Collection: Tyne and Wear Museums Martin Routledge polishes up a steam powere fire engine

Tyne and Wear Museums Martin Routledge polishes up a steam powere fire engine on 13th September 1993

Background imageEngine Collection: Alfred Demaszure (Left) engine driver and Andre Devos, fireman seen here on the footplate

Alfred Demaszure (Left) engine driver and Andre Devos, fireman seen here on the footplate of the Golden Arrow on its journey from Calais to Paris

Background imageEngine Collection: Jaguar. The lenghtened assembly tracks at Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane

Jaguar. The lenghtened assembly tracks at Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry - the extensions are in the foreground - which are enabling production of the E-type models to run at an all-time high

Background imageEngine Collection: The unmistakable cuvring bulk of a Gresley Class A4 Pacific express locomotive is graced

The unmistakable cuvring bulk of a Gresley Class A4 Pacific express locomotive is graced by a waving array of Doncaster railway workers

Background imageEngine Collection: The Flying Scotsman arrives in Liverpool, England from San Francisco

The Flying Scotsman arrives in Liverpool, England from San Francisco. Preserved LNER Gresley pacific 4472 Flying Scotsman at Liverpool Docks on a bright freezing snowy day in February 1973

Background imageEngine Collection: Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines

Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines, steams gaily down the Great North roadk

Background imageEngine Collection: In the infamous big freeze of winter 1947, the Scottish Highlands suffered particularly

In the infamous big freeze of winter 1947, the Scottish Highlands suffered particularly badly and the railways were an invaluable lifeline

Background imageEngine Collection: Clearing snow off railway lines at Hartington, Derbyshire Peak District, England

Clearing snow off railway lines at Hartington, Derbyshire Peak District, England, during the harsh winter of 1947, using the recently developed Jet Engine

Background imageEngine Collection: Rolls Royce and Railway staff, carrying out trials with a jet engine to clear snow off

Rolls Royce and Railway staff, carrying out trials with a jet engine to clear snow off railway lines, Derbyshire Peak District, England, during the harsh winter of 1947

Background imageEngine Collection: A derailed goods train after colliding with an English Electric Type 4 Diesel locomotive

A derailed goods train after colliding with an English Electric Type 4 Diesel locomotive pulling the Royal Scot passenger train 18th April 1964

Background imageEngine Collection: Engines being assembled at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Engines being assembled at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Background imageEngine Collection: A train driver poses in the cab of his British Rail express Class 86 electric locomotive

A train driver poses in the cab of his British Rail express Class 86 electric locomotive train, which ran on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and Liverpool

Background imageEngine Collection: Two new British Rail Class 83 express electric locomotive trains

Two new British Rail Class 83 express electric locomotive trains, built by English Electric at Vulcan Foundry

Background imageEngine Collection: Model of the new MGB GT 1800 cc sports car, cut in half at the Earls Court Motor show

Model of the new MGB GT 1800 cc sports car, cut in half at the Earls Court Motor show. 19th October 1965

Background imageEngine Collection: Capel Celyn Halt, the last train on the Bala-Blaenau Ffestiniog railway line before

Capel Celyn Halt, the last train on the Bala-Blaenau Ffestiniog railway line before the valley was flooded. January 1960. British Railway Steam Locomotive 8727 Collett

Background imageEngine Collection: Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April

Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April 1966

Background imageEngine Collection: Chuffed: Mr Benjamin Stafford with his Fowler road locomotive at Beamish Museum

Chuffed: Mr Benjamin Stafford with his Fowler road locomotive at Beamish Museum, Durham on 4th September 1989

Background imageEngine Collection: Traction engines and a tank having a tug of war at a Steam Rally on 10th June 1961

Traction engines and a tank having a tug of war at a Steam Rally on 10th June 1961

Background imageEngine Collection: Henry Thompsons Foden Steam Wagon got up a full head of steam at Beamish on 4th

Henry Thompsons Foden Steam Wagon got up a full head of steam at Beamish on 4th September 1983

Background imageEngine Collection: Three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest hall with a miniature traction engine on 13th

Three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest hall with a miniature traction engine on 13th September 1993

Background imageEngine Collection: Mr John Bainbridge and Mr Ian Thompson with their 1923 Fowler Steam Roller on 19th June

Mr John Bainbridge and Mr Ian Thompson with their 1923 Fowler Steam Roller on 19th June 1989

Background imageEngine Collection: Mark Sutherland (glasses) and Mike Greenwell slowly make their way to Corbridge

Mark Sutherland (glasses) and Mike Greenwell slowly make their way to Corbridge from Ferryhill on 5th June 1994 for the annual Steam Rally on a traction engine

Background imageEngine Collection: Michael Charlton from dudley, with his 1988 Burrell traction engine on 13th September

Michael Charlton from dudley, with his 1988 Burrell traction engine on 13th September 1993

Background imageEngine Collection: Milburn Stafford with his prize-winning 1920 steam road locomotive on 4th June 1984 at

Milburn Stafford with his prize-winning 1920 steam road locomotive on 4th June 1984 at the Veteran Commercial Vehicle Rally, from Stockton to South Shields

Background imageEngine Collection: The North of England Steam Traction Engine Societys Steam Rally at Chester-le-Street

The North of England Steam Traction Engine Societys Steam Rally at Chester-le-Street on 12th July 1969. Engines getting steam up to be ready for the afternoon events

Background imageEngine Collection: A vintage traction engine getting steamed up on 22nd September 1998

A vintage traction engine getting steamed up on 22nd September 1998

Background imageEngine Collection: Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to

Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to the West Cumberland Farmers Trading Society on 2nd June 1972

Background imageEngine Collection: Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972

Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972. Mr Hodson looked after her when she was owned by McAlpine, the builders

Background imageEngine Collection: Model engineers: Eddie Chapman on his half-ton miniature steam traction engine chats with

Model engineers: Eddie Chapman on his half-ton miniature steam traction engine chats with Derek Bouch on his 1912 11-ton steamroller at the vintage steam

Background imageEngine Collection: A steam roller at County Technical College in Ashington on 10th March 1965

A steam roller at County Technical College in Ashington on 10th March 1965

Background imageEngine Collection: The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of

The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of on the scrap-heap

Background imageEngine Collection: Steam and smoke fill the air at the Whitley Bay Steam Engine Rally on 14th August 1982

Steam and smoke fill the air at the Whitley Bay Steam Engine Rally on 14th August 1982

Background imageEngine Collection: Old Roly is dying, deserted and derelict and lies rusting away at the Church Walk play

Old Roly is dying, deserted and derelict and lies rusting away at the Church Walk play park in Morpeth on 24th July 1980

Background imageEngine Collection: Steam Roller Brenda (1920 vintage) with the two men who have given her a new lease of

Steam Roller Brenda (1920 vintage) with the two men who have given her a new lease of life on 17th February 1962

Background imageEngine Collection: A last wave from the engine driver before the final trip of the day on 29th January 1963

A last wave from the engine driver before the final trip of the day on 29th January 1963

Background imageEngine Collection: Mr. Graham Hague from Sheffield who is a railway enthusiast taking pictures of a Diesel

Mr. Graham Hague from Sheffield who is a railway enthusiast taking pictures of a Diesel Multiple Unit on 21st July 1973 on the Riverside Line

Background imageEngine Collection: A British Rail Diesel train on its way to Leeds on 9th October 1996

A British Rail Diesel train on its way to Leeds on 9th October 1996

Background imageEngine Collection: British Rail driver Peter Higgins with the 'police train'

British Rail driver Peter Higgins with the "police train"
British Rail driver Peter Higgins with the " police train" on 26th July 1985 which was used in a television commercial

Background imageEngine Collection: The XP 64, or The Talisman train on the East Coast main line service at Newcastle Central

The XP 64, or The Talisman train on the East Coast main line service at Newcastle Central Station on 16th June 1966

Background imageEngine Collection: Frank Patterson, General Manager of British Rail Eastern Region, Peter Edwards

Frank Patterson, General Manager of British Rail Eastern Region, Peter Edwards, Depot Manager at Heaton and Alan Goldfinch, Chief Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, Eastern Region

Background imageEngine Collection: In brand new black and blue paintwork, the Sir Nigel Gresley

In brand new black and blue paintwork, the Sir Nigel Gresley, is pictured at the NCB Workshops at Philadelphia on 20th July 1975

Background imageEngine Collection: The Silver Link, drawing the silver Jubilee train, speeding past Durham on its run to

The Silver Link, drawing the silver Jubilee train, speeding past Durham on its run to Kings Cross on 11th June 1936

Background imageEngine Collection: Driver Bill Tully celebrates 10, 000 miles under steam with a full scale replica of George

Driver Bill Tully celebrates 10, 000 miles under steam with a full scale replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1at Beamish Museum on 12th September 1980

Background imageEngine Collection: A replica of George Stephensons Rocket outside the Newcastle Civic Centre on 25 June

A replica of George Stephensons Rocket outside the Newcastle Civic Centre on 25 June 1980

Background imageEngine Collection: Three of the lads who helped to build the replica of George Stephensons Rocket

Three of the lads who helped to build the replica of George Stephensons Rocket

Background imageEngine Collection: Mr. Jim Rees at Beamish Museum with a full scale replica of George Stephenson

Mr. Jim Rees at Beamish Museum with a full scale replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 on 3rd May 1989

Background imageEngine Collection: A replica of George Stephensons Rocket on display at Carlisle on 4th June 1958

A replica of George Stephensons Rocket on display at Carlisle on 4th June 1958

Background imageEngine Collection: The Silver Jubilee train, drawn by the origianl engine 'Silver Link'

The Silver Jubilee train, drawn by the origianl engine "Silver Link"
The Silver Jubilee train, drawn by the origianl engine " Silver Link" leaving the Central Station, Newcastle on 30th September 1936 for its first birthday run to London

Background imageEngine Collection: British Leyland service and technical specialists from many European countries examine a

British Leyland service and technical specialists from many European countries examine a Coventry-built Triumph Stag during a visit to city for Leyland product briefing session at Radford

Background imageEngine Collection: The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain

The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain. It was towed by a pair of diesel engines and carried only essential personnel

Background imageEngine Collection: LNER A3 Pacific 2746 Fairway steam locomotive at full speed leaving a trail of smoke as

LNER A3 Pacific 2746 Fairway steam locomotive at full speed leaving a trail of smoke as it races through the Hertfordshire countryside. Circa 1936

Background imageEngine Collection: The Southern Railways chief mechanical engineer Oliver Bulleid (formerly Gresley

The Southern Railways chief mechanical engineer Oliver Bulleid (formerly Gresleys right-hand man on the LNER) introduced his spectacular Merchant Navy class in 1941

Background imageEngine Collection: President of the British Motor Corporation Sir Leonard Lord inspects the engine of

President of the British Motor Corporation Sir Leonard Lord inspects the engine of the new Austin Seven car (later rebranded as the Mini) on display at a motor show in Birmingham. 24th August 1959

Background imageEngine Collection: It must rate as the diddyest fire engine in the North East but this specially convered

It must rate as the diddyest fire engine in the North East but this specially convered Morris Mini helps a Tyneside paper hanky factory wipe away the threat of a fire disater

Background imageEngine Collection: Heres Father Christmas with a difference - in triplicatre and without the beards

Heres Father Christmas with a difference - in triplicatre and without the beards. Instead of arriving by sleigh to climb down the chimney the three Santas are riding high on a 100ft ladder

Background imageEngine Collection: British experimental jet bomber, the Short SA4 Sperrin. August 1957 P004600

British experimental jet bomber, the Short SA4 Sperrin. August 1957 P004600

Background imageEngine Collection: Hollywood star Ray Milland is reunited with Flying Scotsman for its diamond jubilee in

Hollywood star Ray Milland is reunited with Flying Scotsman for its diamond jubilee in 1983. Milland, who was born in Neath, Wales, starred in the 1929 film The Flying Scotsman

Background imageEngine Collection: Firefighters demonstrate the latest in fire engine equipment - Simon Snorkel the cherry

Firefighters demonstrate the latest in fire engine equipment - Simon Snorkel the cherry picker which enables the firemen to reach high buildings

Background imageEngine Collection: A traditional fire engine from the 1950s

A traditional fire engine from the 1950s

Background imageEngine Collection: The rebuilt 0-4-0 Saddle Tank steam train at Beamish Museum

The rebuilt 0-4-0 Saddle Tank steam train at Beamish Museum

Background imageEngine Collection: Jackie Milburn Footballer. P07065

Jackie Milburn Footballer. P07065

Background imageEngine Collection: The Pioneer Corps (East African Division) making adjustments to a Bren Gun Carrier

The Pioneer Corps (East African Division) making adjustments to a Bren Gun Carrier. Picture taken 27th July 1943

Background imageEngine Collection: The shell-torn airplane of Sergt. Hannah, V. C. Photo shows the inside of the rear

The shell-torn airplane of Sergt. Hannah, V. C. Photo shows the inside of the rear
The shell-torn airplane of Sergt. Hannah, V.C. Photo shows the inside of the rear gunners turret showing exploded ammunition drums and damage to the fuselage. Sergt. Hannah was awarded the V.C

Background imageEngine Collection: A new scheme has just been started by the Middlesex Army Cadet force to increase

A new scheme has just been started by the Middlesex Army Cadet force to increase the efficiency of Cadets about to join the army

Background imageEngine Collection: Maze of wires inside a tank presents no problems to these members of a West Country Tank

Maze of wires inside a tank presents no problems to these members of a West Country Tank Corps unit

Background imageEngine Collection: A sectionised old bus engine is used to teach these members of a West Country Tank Corps

A sectionised old bus engine is used to teach these members of a West Country Tank Corps unit all about the mechanics of their vehicles at their West Country Headquarters during the Second World War

Background imageEngine Collection: Picture shows a new Bristol Hercules Engine being transported by Mr D Robinson, aged 29

Picture shows a new Bristol Hercules Engine being transported by Mr D Robinson, aged 29. A former silk weaver. Picture taken 27th November 1941

Background imageEngine Collection: Female member of the British Army, possibly part of the ATS

Female member of the British Army, possibly part of the ATS, The Auxiliary Territorial Service) fixing or maintining the ending of a Typhoon Aircraft

Background imageEngine Collection: English Electric Type 4 Diesel locomotive pulling the Royal Scot passenger train 1st

English Electric Type 4 Diesel locomotive pulling the Royal Scot passenger train 1st April 1963 after its collision with a derailed good wagon at Weedon

Background imageEngine Collection: General view towards St Pauls Cathedral in London showing damaged buildings

General view towards St Pauls Cathedral in London showing damaged buildings following an air raid in the capital during the Second World War. 3rd March 1942

Background imageEngine Collection: The Engine of a Model T Ford Car. The simple 4 cylinder 2

The Engine of a Model T Ford Car. The simple 4 cylinder 2.8 litre Model T engine with gravity-fed fuel lines

Background imageEngine Collection: The transverse engine assembly line for the Mini The Austin Mini production line at

The transverse engine assembly line for the Mini The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageEngine Collection: The transverse engine assembly line for the Mini. The Austin Mini production line at

The transverse engine assembly line for the Mini. The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Background imageEngine Collection: Train driver Arthur Marsey of Wavertree poses in the cab of his British Rail express

Train driver Arthur Marsey of Wavertree poses in the cab of his British Rail express Class 85 electric locomotive train

Background imageEngine Collection: Symbolic sunset for this WD engine as it leaves Hull for the South Yorkshire coalfields

Symbolic sunset for this WD engine as it leaves Hull for the South Yorkshire coalfields. These are the only two types of steam locomotives left in Hull



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