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Engine Collection (page 4)

Background imageEngine Collection: One one of the giants of the railway - now just a skeleton remains waiting to be broken

One one of the giants of the railway - now just a skeleton remains waiting to be broken up at a breakers yard at North Blyth on 5th January 1965

Background imageEngine Collection: The Kingfisher, shorn of her brilliant plumage and even her nameplate

The Kingfisher, shorn of her brilliant plumage and even her nameplate, awaits her fate in the breakers yard on 4th June 1967

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: Leicesters 24 horse power Wolseley motor fire engine

Leicesters 24 horse power Wolseley motor fire engine, which is believed to be the fastest fire engine in the world. It travels ata speed of 35 miles per hour, and can start at a seconds notice

Background imageEngine Collection: Mr. Harry Gray of Benton, stands beside a 2, 500 h. p. Brush Sulzer engine at Gateshead

Mr. Harry Gray of Benton, stands beside a 2, 500 h. p. Brush Sulzer engine at Gateshead
Mr. Harry Gray of Benton, stands beside a 2, 500 h.p. Brush Sulzer engine at Gateshead on 27th February 1971

Background imageEngine Collection: Engineer Ian Cowan takes a look at the rare Victorian saloon carriage on 1st October 1990

Engineer Ian Cowan takes a look at the rare Victorian saloon carriage on 1st October 1990, which is being restored and put back into service at the Tanfield Railway Museum

Background imageEngine Collection: Olympic athlete Mike McLeod dubbed the Elswick Express could not keep pace for once when

Olympic athlete Mike McLeod dubbed the Elswick Express could not keep pace for once when British Rails latest supertrain hit the tracks on 9th August 1985

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: Railway enthusiasts were given a blast of steam from the past on 24th August 1975

Railway enthusiasts were given a blast of steam from the past on 24th August 1975. The Sir Cecil Cochrane started work again on the old Tanfield Wagonway at Marley Hill

Background imageEngine Collection: The first of the powerful main-line diesel-electric locomotives to be built in British

The first of the powerful main-line diesel-electric locomotives to be built in British Railways workshops under the modernisation programme, is seen at Marylebone Staton, London on 24th April 1959

Background imageEngine Collection: British Rails new sprint star dashed into Newcastle to complete a North lap of

British Rails new sprint star dashed into Newcastle to complete a North lap of honour on 9th August 1985. The new sprinter 150 was being show off in the North East after successfully completing its

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: One of British Rails Diesel Multiple Units on the local Riverside Line watched by

One of British Rails Diesel Multiple Units on the local Riverside Line watched by hundreds of people being filmed on 26th March 1971

Background imageEngine Collection: Whitley Bay train driver Wally Hobson with the Laurel Wreath

Whitley Bay train driver Wally Hobson with the Laurel Wreath Plaque to mark 154 miles per hour record run by the Inter-City 225 locomotive Sir Henry Royce on 30th June 1995

Background imageEngine Collection: The Inter-City 225 on the East Coast Main Line on 29th July 1998

The Inter-City 225 on the East Coast Main Line on 29th July 1998

Background imageEngine Collection: The Inter-City 125 standing at the Central Station, Newcastle on 1st July 1995

The Inter-City 125 standing at the Central Station, Newcastle on 1st July 1995

Background imageEngine Collection: A general view of an Inter-City 225 at Newcastle Central Station on 20th November 1997

A general view of an Inter-City 225 at Newcastle Central Station on 20th November 1997

Background imageEngine Collection: An Inter-City 125 coming into Newcastle Central Station on 1st July 1995

An Inter-City 125 coming into Newcastle Central Station on 1st July 1995

Background imageEngine Collection: The Inter-City 225 leaving Newcastle Central Station on 29th July 1998

The Inter-City 225 leaving Newcastle Central Station on 29th July 1998

Background imageEngine Collection: The Inter-City 225 at Newcastle Central Station on 20th Mfarch 1997

The Inter-City 225 at Newcastle Central Station on 20th Mfarch 1997

Background imageEngine Collection: A Virgin 125 train leaving Newcastle Central Station on 11th November 1998

A Virgin 125 train leaving Newcastle Central Station on 11th November 1998

Background imageEngine Collection: The Inter-City 225 standing at Newcastle Central Station on 29th July 1998

The Inter-City 225 standing at Newcastle Central Station on 29th July 1998

Background imageEngine Collection: No. IA50 the new Tyne-Thames Express train at Newcastle Central Station on 6th March 1967

No. IA50 the new Tyne-Thames Express train at Newcastle Central Station on 6th March 1967
No.IA50 the new Tyne-Thames Express train at Newcastle Central Station on 6th March 1967

Background imageEngine Collection: The latest of the popular main line expresses to get a new look is Talisman

The latest of the popular main line expresses to get a new look is Talisman, hauled by a diesel powered locomotive as it leaves Newcastle for Edinburgh on 20th June 1960

Background imageEngine Collection: Angry passengers spoke of their ordeal after being snow-bound on a Carlisle to Newcastle

Angry passengers spoke of their ordeal after being snow-bound on a Carlisle to Newcastle train on 13th January 1987. More than 100 people commuting to work were stranded for five hours when

Background imageEngine Collection: Passengers crowd the platform on 3rd May 1976 at Haltwhistle Station before the last

Passengers crowd the platform on 3rd May 1976 at Haltwhistle Station before the last train to Alston sets off

Background imageEngine Collection: A double ended diesel electric locomotive and brake van in Newcastle Central Station

A double ended diesel electric locomotive and brake van in Newcastle Central Station on 3rd December 1967

Background imageEngine Collection: Diesel No. IA50 that inaugurates the new Inter-Cities service pulls into Newcastle Central

Diesel No. IA50 that inaugurates the new Inter-Cities service pulls into Newcastle Central
Diesel No.IA50 that inaugurates the new Inter-Cities service pulls into Newcastle Central Station on 6th April 1967

Background imageEngine Collection: Painter Jack Savage has painted a new nameplate for the 22 year old blue

Painter Jack Savage has painted a new nameplate for the 22 year old blue and yellow diesel, The Leicestershier and Derbyshire Yeomanry on 8th March 1983

Background imageEngine Collection: A copy of Britains first train to be hauled by diesel locomotive on 1st June 1934

A copy of Britains first train to be hauled by diesel locomotive on 1st June 1934

Background imageEngine Collection: The Royal Scot took on a new look on 20th September 1955 as it left Carlisle Citadel

The Royal Scot took on a new look on 20th September 1955 as it left Carlisle Citadel Station drawn by a Southern Region type Diesel No.100203, instead of the usual steam locomotive

Background imageEngine Collection: One of the new 74 mph liner trains that are being run between York

One of the new 74 mph liner trains that are being run between York and Newcastle on 4th October 1966 to provide training for the drivers

Background imageEngine Collection: A christening party for British Rails newest railfreight locomotive named Ellington

A christening party for British Rails newest railfreight locomotive named Ellington Colliery on 20th August 1987. Left to right, British Coal area director Mr. David Archibald, Mr. Penzer, and Mr

Background imageEngine Collection: The old steam train 'City of Carlisle'disappeared from service years ago

The old steam train "City of Carlisle"disappeared from service years ago
The old steam train " City of Carlisle" disappeared from service years ago. But the name lives on. The Mayor of Carlisle, Coun. H

Background imageEngine Collection: A train on the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Corbridge, Northumberland on 11th October

A train on the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Corbridge, Northumberland on 11th October 1997

Background imageEngine Collection: The new British Electric diesel train Deltic leaving Kingmoor railway sheds on her first

The new British Electric diesel train Deltic leaving Kingmoor railway sheds on her first trial run on the Carlisle-Skipton line on 20th August 1956. The engine, which develops 3, 300 h.p

Background imageEngine Collection: Some broke down pacer units with a diesel at the far end to haul them away on 12th

Some broke down pacer units with a diesel at the far end to haul them away on 12th January 1987

Background imageEngine Collection: Colonel H. J. Darlington, colonel of the Lancastrian Brigade naming a 2, 500 h. p

Colonel H. J. Darlington, colonel of the Lancastrian Brigade naming a 2, 500 h. p
Colonel H. J. Darlington, colonel of the Lancastrian Brigade naming a 2, 500 h.p. diesel locomotive The Kings Own Royal border Regiment at a ceremony on Platform six at Carlisle Citadel Station

Background imageEngine Collection: The Tableau Train, of all types, drawn by the war veteran No

The Tableau Train, of all types, drawn by the war veteran No. 130 wearing its chevrons at the Railway Centenary Celebrations on 3rd July 1925

Background imageEngine Collection: Killingworth Billy, one of George Stephensons marvels on 27th May 1981

Killingworth Billy, one of George Stephensons marvels on 27th May 1981

Background imageEngine Collection: The Snow Plough on the snow-bound railway near Blackhill encountered many difficulties

The Snow Plough on the snow-bound railway near Blackhill encountered many difficulties when looking for lost train in North West Durham on 27th February 1933

Background imageEngine Collection: The Elizabethan travelling through Newcastle Central Station non-stop on 30th June 1953

The Elizabethan travelling through Newcastle Central Station non-stop on 30th June 1953

Background imageEngine Collection: The Gladstone engine, one of the crack expresses, which has been running for 44 years

The Gladstone engine, one of the crack expresses, which has been running for 44 years between London and Brighton in its new home on 1st June 1927

Background imageEngine Collection: Tanfield Railway held an Open Day on 16th April 1981. Full steam ahead as the Sir

Tanfield Railway held an Open Day on 16th April 1981. Full steam ahead as the Sir Cecil A. Cochrane comes out to pick up the first visitors

Background imageEngine Collection: The Flying Scotsman near Greenhead, 14th March 1982

The Flying Scotsman near Greenhead, 14th March 1982

Background imageEngine Collection: The train now standing at Birtley service station on the A1 motorway is more than 24

The train now standing at Birtley service station on the A1 motorway is more than 24 hours late on 23rd February 1989. The famous steam locomotive

Background imageEngine Collection: Train enthusiasts flocked to Newcastle Central Station on 18th June 1972 to see one of

Train enthusiasts flocked to Newcastle Central Station on 18th June 1972 to see one of Britians fastest steam locomotives the Sir Nigel Gresley

Background imageEngine Collection: The Causey Rambler makes its way out of the new East Tanfield Railway station on 27th

The Causey Rambler makes its way out of the new East Tanfield Railway station on 27th August 1997



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