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Platform Collection (page 3)

Background imagePlatform Collection: Lord Ashbourne at the opening of the Feis, Wexford. Circa May 1914

Lord Ashbourne at the opening of the Feis, Wexford. Circa May 1914

Background imagePlatform Collection: York here we come - these Cowlersley and Slaithwaite guides

York here we come - these Cowlersley and Slaithwaite guides and leaders have been for a day out to the historic city of York

Background imagePlatform Collection: Elton John arrives at Heathrow Airport, and has to run from the crowds of fans who are

Elton John arrives at Heathrow Airport, and has to run from the crowds of fans who are waiting there. It is not clear if Elton is flying in, or flying out. Picture taken 29th October 1972

Background imagePlatform Collection: Paul McCartney walking along the platform to his awaiting train as The Beatles leave

Paul McCartney walking along the platform to his awaiting train as The Beatles leave London Euston Station for Bangor in North Wales

Background imagePlatform Collection: Paul McCartney has his hand held by a fan as The Beatles leave London Euston Station for

Paul McCartney has his hand held by a fan as The Beatles leave London Euston Station for Bangor in North Wales, where they will be attending a conference to study meditation with the Maharishi Mahesh

Background imagePlatform Collection: Women doing the work of men who have been called up for military service

Women doing the work of men who have been called up for military service. Seen here loading and unloading goods wagons at Reading marshalling yard. 9th February 1942

Background imagePlatform Collection: Railway fans celebrate London - Newcastle run with a mile a minute trip on the Flying

Railway fans celebrate London - Newcastle run with a mile a minute trip on the Flying Scotsman. The A3 Pacific locomotive was brought out of retirement to commemorate the 40th anniversary of

Background imagePlatform Collection: A young wartime couple say their goodbyes at the station as he returns to his army unit

A young wartime couple say their goodbyes at the station as he returns to his army unit. 20th February 1944

Background imagePlatform Collection: Scenes at a railway station in Wales. Circa 1930s

Scenes at a railway station in Wales. Circa 1930s

Background imagePlatform Collection: A busy scene at Bridgnorth Station, headquarters of the Severn Valley Railway, Shropshire

A busy scene at Bridgnorth Station, headquarters of the Severn Valley Railway, Shropshire, England, 22nd August 1973. Severn Valley Railway Line

Background imagePlatform Collection: Father Christmas, of Bentalls Store, Ealing, takes the tube to pick up his sleigh

Father Christmas, of Bentalls Store, Ealing, takes the tube to pick up his sleigh. He seems to get no reaction from the commuters. 20th December 1984

Background imagePlatform Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs an autograph for a fan at Cardiff Central Railway

Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs an autograph for a fan at Cardiff Central Railway Station on his arrival. July 1965

Background imagePlatform Collection: Vine Street Station in Uxbridge Circa 1931. 00

Vine Street Station in Uxbridge Circa 1931. 00
Vine Street Station in Uxbridge Circa 1931.00

Background imagePlatform Collection: Vine Street Station in Uxbridge Circa 1931

Vine Street Station in Uxbridge Circa 1931

Background imagePlatform Collection: August 8th 1959: Steam enthusiasts gather for a nostalgia trip at New Street

August 8th 1959: Steam enthusiasts gather for a nostalgia trip at New Street. West Midlands

Background imagePlatform Collection: 92220 Evening Star, the last steam locomotive built for British Rail in 1960

92220 Evening Star, the last steam locomotive built for British Rail in 1960, will be running on the Grosmont to Pickering line, on Tuesdays and at weekends, for the next to weeks

Background imagePlatform Collection: Kirkby train station. 23rd April 1970

Kirkby train station. 23rd April 1970

Background imagePlatform Collection: Launch of the RMS Mauretania, at the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead. 28th July 1938

Launch of the RMS Mauretania, at the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead. 28th July 1938

Background imagePlatform Collection: Eaglescliffe railway station, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, 25th January 1994

Eaglescliffe railway station, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, 25th January 1994

Background imagePlatform Collection: Seen at Newcastle Central Staton on 16th June 1952 is one of the special '

Seen at Newcastle Central Staton on 16th June 1952 is one of the special " Prams Only" carriages. Pictured is the interior of the perambulator carriage with passenger Mrs L Oxals sitting

Background imagePlatform Collection: Charlton Athletic footballer Mike Bailey returns to London with his wife after breaking

Charlton Athletic footballer Mike Bailey returns to London with his wife after breaking his leg. 4th February 1965

Background imagePlatform Collection: Holiday makers study notices giving details of the emergency rail services to Snow Hill

Holiday makers study notices giving details of the emergency rail services to Snow Hill station during the strike. 30th May 1955

Background imagePlatform Collection: A passenger train leaving Bala Station on the Bala-Blaenau Ffestiniog line

A passenger train leaving Bala Station on the Bala-Blaenau Ffestiniog line. 22nd December 1959

Background imagePlatform Collection: The massive part that preserved railways now play in British tourism started with

The massive part that preserved railways now play in British tourism started with the reopening of the Bluebell Line in East Sussex, on August 8, 1960

Background imagePlatform Collection: Seen at Newcastle Central Staton on 16th June 1952 is one of the special '

Seen at Newcastle Central Staton on 16th June 1952 is one of the special " Prams Only" carriages. Pictured is the interior of the perambulator carriage with passenger Mrs L Oxals sitting

Background imagePlatform Collection: A group of boys take down the details of a Mechant Navy class steam train at Waterloo

A group of boys take down the details of a Mechant Navy class steam train at Waterloo station as it reverses into the platform August 1952

Background imagePlatform Collection: Railway enthusiasts crowd the platform at Leamington station to witness the passsing of

Railway enthusiasts crowd the platform at Leamington station to witness the passsing of the last steam-hauled passenger train in the area - the Birkenhead Flyer headed by No

Background imagePlatform Collection: Through the murk and lattice work roof, a pyramid of light shafts surround a London

Through the murk and lattice work roof, a pyramid of light shafts surround a London & North Western Railway Claughton class 4-6-0 No

Background imagePlatform Collection: Charing Cross Underground Station Platform, 10th November 1950

Charing Cross Underground Station Platform, 10th November 1950

Background imagePlatform Collection: The A1 class locomotive number 4472, 'Flying Scotsman'

The A1 class locomotive number 4472, "Flying Scotsman"
The A1 class locomotive number 4472, " Flying Scotsman" seen here leaving Kings Cross station for the first ever " non-stop" Flying Scotsman service for Edinburgh on the May 1

Background imagePlatform Collection: Holiday crowds seen here at Paddington station in central London, circa August 1945

Holiday crowds seen here at Paddington station in central London, circa August 1945

Background imagePlatform Collection: Prince Charles - The Prince of Wales with his sister Princess Anne

Prince Charles - The Prince of Wales with his sister Princess Anne and his grandmother Princess Andrew of Greece on arrival at Portsmouth station

Background imagePlatform Collection: The loneliness of the long distance train spotter... John Colquhoun waiting for

The loneliness of the long distance train spotter... John Colquhoun waiting for the trains to roll in at Newcastle Central Station on 23rd September 1979

Background imagePlatform Collection: A moment of nostalgia for rail enthusiasts at Hatton near Warwick as the Clun Castle

A moment of nostalgia for rail enthusiasts at Hatton near Warwick as the Clun Castle express locomotive steams into the station on a trial run preparatory to an open day at Tyseley. 8th June 1972

Background imagePlatform Collection: The London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Princess Royal Class No

The London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Princess Royal Class No. 6201 Pacific steam locomotive arrives at Dorridge Station at the front of a Euston to Birmingham 150th anniversary special

Background imagePlatform Collection: A female worker at Snow Hill Railway station in Birmingham serves a cup of tea from her

A female worker at Snow Hill Railway station in Birmingham serves a cup of tea from her refreshments trolley to a passenger at the window of his train carriage

Background imagePlatform Collection: Interior view of Birmingham New Street station, 1927

Interior view of Birmingham New Street station, 1927

Background imagePlatform Collection: Passengers waiting for the booking office on Platform One at Snow Hill Station in

Passengers waiting for the booking office on Platform One at Snow Hill Station in Birmingham, 1912

Background imagePlatform Collection: English League Division Three match at Ninian Park. Cardiff City 1 v Queens Park

English League Division Three match at Ninian Park. Cardiff City 1 v Queens Park Rangers 2. The terraces look pretty empty but the tree behind the Grangetown goal is full as young fans enjoy a free

Background imagePlatform Collection: The 2nd City Battalion (Birmingham), The Warwickshire Regiment

The 2nd City Battalion (Birmingham), The Warwickshire Regiment, prepare to leave Sutton Coalfield July 1915

Background imagePlatform Collection: Deserted Snow Hill railway station in Birmingham on a bank holiday Monday except for

Deserted Snow Hill railway station in Birmingham on a bank holiday Monday except for these three young train spotters, 1962

Background imagePlatform Collection: Holidaymakers on the platform at Snow Hill Station in Birmingham awaiting the arrival of

Holidaymakers on the platform at Snow Hill Station in Birmingham awaiting the arrival of the " Cornishman" a British Railways express passenger train to Penzance, Cornwall. 17th April 1954

Background imagePlatform Collection: Steam billows around the London Midland & Scottish Railway Class 2F Ivatt locomotive

Steam billows around the London Midland & Scottish Railway Class 2F Ivatt locomotive 46522 at New Street Station, Birmingham as passengers along with onlookers prepare for a sentimental last journey

Background imagePlatform Collection: The LNER Class A3 Pacific steam locomotive No. 4472, The Flying Scotsman

The LNER Class A3 Pacific steam locomotive No. 4472, The Flying Scotsman, pictured at Birmingham New Street cheered by an eager crowd of train enthusiasts, 1964

Background imagePlatform Collection: Post Office workers prepare the fitted pouches ready for the quick-release nets so

Post Office workers prepare the fitted pouches ready for the quick-release nets so the train can collect the mail on 2nd October 1971

Background imagePlatform Collection: British Rail decided that honesty is a good policy when it comes to collecting fares when

British Rail decided that honesty is a good policy when it comes to collecting fares when they issued this honesty box to Newcastle Central Station on 7th October 1974

Background imagePlatform Collection: A view of Plessey Railway Station on 13th September, 1939

A view of Plessey Railway Station on 13th September, 1939, which was awarded a special prize in the British Rail Stations Garden Competition. George Allan and James Harmen the two porter gardeners

Background imagePlatform Collection: The platform of the now derelict Manors Railway Station on 1st July 1985

The platform of the now derelict Manors Railway Station on 1st July 1985



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