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Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Weather London Smog December 1962 Traffic crawling along at 2mph in

Weather London Smog December 1962 Traffic crawling along at 2mph in the London Smog. It took the photographer who took this image four hours to travel from Bexley, Kent to Fleet Street

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: This five ton scale model of the Flying Scotsman, on 4th June 1976

This five ton scale model of the Flying Scotsman, on 4th June 1976, belonging to Bill Stewart will be put through its paces at Whorlton Lido, near Barnard Castle

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Mr. J. D. Cram Station Master at Riding Mill Railway Station is busy with the prize

Mr. J. D. Cram Station Master at Riding Mill Railway Station is busy with the prize winning flowers on 2nd September 1955

Background imagePublic Transport 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. The Derwentside Rail Action Group decided to charter the last train

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A new diesel locomotive pulls the Talisman into Newcastle on 25th August 1958

A new diesel locomotive pulls the Talisman into Newcastle on 25th August 1958. It is one of the new diesels which will replace the steam locomotive on the Kings Cross - Edinburgh run

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Row of Routemaster buses at Chiswick bus garage October 1962

Row of Routemaster buses at Chiswick bus garage October 1962. Picture taken from window of Routemaster bus

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A steam locomotive belonging to the Tanfield Railway Company steams along the Museums

A steam locomotive belonging to the Tanfield Railway Company steams along the Museums line in Stanley, County Durham on 7th April 1988

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Engine No. 5305 the Black Five crosses the River Tyne on 14th March 1987 on its way North

Engine No. 5305 the Black Five crosses the River Tyne on 14th March 1987 on its way North
Engine No.5305 the Black Five crosses the River Tyne on 14th March 1987 on its way North to Scotland

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The inside of a crowded 2nd class carriage on a new Intercity 225 electric train on 7th

The inside of a crowded 2nd class carriage on a new Intercity 225 electric train on 7th August 1991

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Part of Gallowgate, Newcastle, flattened to make way for the new St. James Station

Part of Gallowgate, Newcastle, flattened to make way for the new St. James Station. 22nd June 1976

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Construction of Monument Station, Newcastle. 6th January 1978

Construction of Monument Station, Newcastle. 6th January 1978

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Queen Elizabeth II with Sir James Steel at the the Gateshead Metro. 6th November 1981

Queen Elizabeth II with Sir James Steel at the the Gateshead Metro. 6th November 1981

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Walter Alexander & Co (Coachbuilders) Ltd was a Scottish builder of bus

Walter Alexander & Co (Coachbuilders) Ltd was a Scottish builder of bus and coach bodywork based in Falkirk. The company was formed in 1947 to continue the coachbuilding activities of W

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Blizzard conditions felt by Teessiders as they wait for a bus outside the Town Hall

Blizzard conditions felt by Teessiders as they wait for a bus outside the Town Hall, Middlesbrough, 15th February 1979

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Prefab shops occupy one side of Broadgate in Coventry city centre

Prefab shops occupy one side of Broadgate in Coventry city centre. They were errected in 1947 as temporary shops when Whitehall would not sanction anything better

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A railway guard leaped from his van seconds before it was hurled off the line by a steam

A railway guard leaped from his van seconds before it was hurled off the line by a steam locomotive pulling two empty passenger coaches on 30th July 1966 The locomotive

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: More than 200 passengers had a narrow escape at Hexham Station on 1st July 1957

More than 200 passengers had a narrow escape at Hexham Station on 1st July 1957, when a coal train crashed into an empty diesel train. they were in the 11 a.m

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A general view of Prudhoe Railway Station on the Newcastle to Carlisle line on 28th

A general view of Prudhoe Railway Station on the Newcastle to Carlisle line on 28th November 1995

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A view of the platform at Tyne Dock Railway Station on 3rd October 1972

A view of the platform at Tyne Dock Railway Station on 3rd October 1972

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The exterior of the now derelict Manors Railway Station in Newcastle on 1st July 1985

The exterior of the now derelict Manors Railway Station in Newcastle on 1st July 1985

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A general view of Seaburn Railway Station with its wooden platform on 13th February 1987

A general view of Seaburn Railway Station with its wooden platform on 13th February 1987

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Martin Wilson of Wallsend serves free tea and coffee to first class passengers

Martin Wilson of Wallsend serves free tea and coffee to first class passengers on the East Coast Rail Line on 20th November 1995

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Felling Railway Station before the buildings were demolished on 3rd February 1971

Felling Railway Station before the buildings were demolished on 3rd February 1971

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The removal of the old Forest Hall Railway Station on 11th March 1964 View

The removal of the old Forest Hall Railway Station on 11th March 1964 View taken looking south showing the hill of debris that was once the southbound platforms ticket office and waiting rooms

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A general view of Acklington Railway Station in Northumberland on 1st March 1976

A general view of Acklington Railway Station in Northumberland on 1st March 1976

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The disused Rowley Railway Station near Consett, County Durham on 28th March 1968 which

The disused Rowley Railway Station near Consett, County Durham on 28th March 1968 which was dismantled brick by brick and rebuilt at Beamish Ope Air Museum

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The trains no longer run, the railway track is gone, but Kirkandrews Railway Station

The trains no longer run, the railway track is gone, but Kirkandrews Railway Station, on the old Carlisle-Silloth line, is far from deserted on 5th February 1972

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The carriage and the signal box at Jesmond Railway Station which is to become a

The carriage and the signal box at Jesmond Railway Station which is to become a restaurant called La Cabina on 11th December 1984

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The remains of the waiting room of Blaydon Railway Station on 10th July 1977 which has

The remains of the waiting room of Blaydon Railway Station on 10th July 1977 which has been seriously damaged by vandals

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A general view of the deserted High Shields Railway Station which shows little indication

A general view of the deserted High Shields Railway Station which shows little indication that it is still in use on 3rd February 1971

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A general view of Boldon Colliery Railway Station on 30th June 1976

A general view of Boldon Colliery Railway Station on 30th June 1976

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A general view of the disused Lintz Green Railway Station on the Newcastle to Consett

A general view of the disused Lintz Green Railway Station on the Newcastle to Consett line on 6th August 1953

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A general view of the now disused Carville Railway Station in Wallsend on 18th April 1973

A general view of the now disused Carville Railway Station in Wallsend on 18th April 1973

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Mr. J. G. Rennie, the assistant training officer, is served with a meal by trainee waiter

Mr. J. G. Rennie, the assistant training officer, is served with a meal by trainee waiter Alex Irving of Newcastle, on 24th November 1970, watched by J

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Brian Beacher of Whitley Bay and Graham Lamb (right) of Gosforth on 21st September 1985

Brian Beacher of Whitley Bay and Graham Lamb (right) of Gosforth on 21st September 1985. They are both going to work on the new British Rail Pullman

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Proud of their station, thats how the staff at Durham feel on August 13, 1979

Proud of their station, thats how the staff at Durham feel on August 13, 1979. They have just won a certificate of merit from British Rail for customer care

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A real high speed team - drivers David Sursham (centre)

A real high speed team - drivers David Sursham (centre) and colin forster with guard Bill Smith at Newcastle Central Station on 21st May 1986

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The new type of continental level crossing at Choppington Station

The new type of continental level crossing at Choppington Station, near Bedlington on 7th January 1968

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Signalman Ron Challenor in the British Rail signal box at Dudley which has gone over to

Signalman Ron Challenor in the British Rail signal box at Dudley which has gone over to closed circuit television on 11th September 1973

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The railway signal box at Benton, Newcastle on 3rd March 1964

The railway signal box at Benton, Newcastle on 3rd March 1964

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: When a mechanical fault put the Follingsby automatic level crossing out of action ofn

When a mechanical fault put the Follingsby automatic level crossing out of action ofn 16th January 1984 signal man Steve Shields and his flags stepped in to save the day

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Victorian Newton Cap viaduct at Bishop Auckland, on 20th July 1995

The Victorian Newton Cap viaduct at Bishop Auckland, on 20th July 1995, which has been changed into a road bridge

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Plessey level crossing that has been switched on to close circuit television on 27th

The Plessey level crossing that has been switched on to close circuit television on 27th October 1977

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Britains first Hovertrain leaving the Vickers factory at South Marson, near Swindon

Britains first Hovertrain leaving the Vickers factory at South Marson, near Swindon, Wiltshire, on 3rd August, 1971, en route tot he experimental test track at Earith, Hunts

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The control tower of the Tyne marshalling yard at Lamesley on 21st June 1963

The control tower of the Tyne marshalling yard at Lamesley on 21st June 1963. The men at the control desk are Mr. G. Sutton (left), and Mr. R. McCauley. Standing is Mr. J

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Empty tracks in the snow outside Newcastle Central Station on 16th February 1979

Empty tracks in the snow outside Newcastle Central Station on 16th February 1979

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: An Intercity 225 electric train crossing the King George Bridge over the River Tyne

An Intercity 225 electric train crossing the King George Bridge over the River Tyne on the East Coast main line on 3rd June 1995

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The first electric Intercity 225 passenger train arrives at Newcastle Central Station

The first electric Intercity 225 passenger train arrives at Newcastle Central Station on 10th June 1991



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