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Public Transport Collection (#10)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Driver John Maughan at the controls of one of the locomotives at the Stephenson Railway

Driver John Maughan at the controls of one of the locomotives at the Stephenson Railway Museum, Silverlink, North Shields on 22nd June 1991

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Mince Pie Special steams along at the Tanfield Railway on 23rd December 1993

The Mince Pie Special steams along at the Tanfield Railway on 23rd December 1993, where passengers are treated to mince pies and beverages and the winter scenery of North Durham

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Fireman Andrew Arnold, stokes up the Tanfield Rambler on 28th August 1997

Fireman Andrew Arnold, stokes up the Tanfield Rambler on 28th August 1997

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: This young boy wants to be the engine driver of this locomotive at Bowes Railway Museum

This young boy wants to be the engine driver of this locomotive at Bowes Railway Museum on 27th March 1991

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

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

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

The Flying Scotsman near Greenhead, 14th March 1982

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The replica of the 1829 original George Stephensons Rocket arrived by trailer at

The replica of the 1829 original George Stephensons Rocket arrived by trailer at Newcastle Civic Centre and will be on show to the public on 25th June 1980

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: Engines running on Tanfield Railway on 14th April 1974

Engines running on Tanfield Railway on 14th April 1974

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: The George Stephenson South Street Locomotive Works offices in Newcastle Upon Tyne on 9th

The George Stephenson South Street Locomotive Works offices in Newcastle Upon Tyne on 9th June 1998

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The interior of the George Stephenson South Street Locomotive Works in Newcastle Upon

The interior of the George Stephenson South Street Locomotive Works in Newcastle Upon Tyne on 9th June 1998. The picture show Mike Brown with some of the original equipment

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Elizabethan at speed, on 10th January 1956, headed by Class A4 locomotive Gannet

The Elizabethan at speed, on 10th January 1956, headed by Class A4 locomotive Gannet on the longest non-stop run in the world from London to Edinburgh

Background imagePublic Transport 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

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Sandra Johnson and Eric Maxwell on the footplate of an engine at Tanfield Railway on 28th

Sandra Johnson and Eric Maxwell on the footplate of an engine at Tanfield Railway on 28th August 1975

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The former derelict Brandling Station, Felling which is being transformed into a wildlife

The former derelict Brandling Station, Felling which is being transformed into a wildlife garden on 23rd April, 1980

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: This Stockton and Darlington Railway boundry stone was recovered from the moors

This Stockton and Darlington Railway boundry stone was recovered from the moors, with official permission, by Richard Martin and his son and was re-erected right on his doorstep in Jesmond

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The former Brandling Station in Felling one year after it was transformed into what now

The former Brandling Station in Felling one year after it was transformed into what now has become the Brandling Urban Study Centre on 10th May 1983

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: Les Hartley, Colin Stephenson, Eddie Hall an brother Ted Hall

Les Hartley, Colin Stephenson, Eddie Hall an brother Ted Hall, with the Stockton and Darlington coach they have renovated on 7th March 1975

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A touch of oil here and ther from Mr. John Bellwood of York

A touch of oil here and ther from Mr. John Bellwood of York, for the replica of George Stephensons Rocket, whilst his wife Jean stokes the boiler

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Dandy a horse drawn tram in Carlisle Station on 12 November 1959

The Dandy a horse drawn tram in Carlisle Station on 12 November 1959

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A section of the rail of the first public railway in the world which was laid in May 1822

A section of the rail of the first public railway in the world which was laid in May 1822 on display for the celebration of the Railway Centenary on 5th June 1925

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A plaque commemorating Benjamin Thompson who surveyed the route for the Newcastle to

A plaque commemorating Benjamin Thompson who surveyed the route for the Newcastle to Carlisle railway line and erected a bridge at Wylam to link the village to the new railway

Background imagePublic Transport 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. Left to right, Peter Ratcliffe of Wardley, Colin Seatory and David Heighton

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: This is Locomotion No. 1, with its replica of George Stephenson

This is Locomotion No. 1, with its replica of George Stephenson
This is Locomotion No.1, with its replica of George Stephensons first train behind during the Railway Centenary Celebrations hedlat Stockton on 1st July 1925

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Colin Umpleby, training officer at British Rail, Shildon on 26th February 1980 with

Colin Umpleby, training officer at British Rail, Shildon on 26th February 1980 with the replica of the Sans Parell steam engine built at Shildon more than 150 years ago by Timothy Hackworth

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A plaque on George Stephensons Cottage at Wylam commemorating that he was the first

A plaque on George Stephensons Cottage at Wylam commemorating that he was the first President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. 7th April 1972

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A full size replica of George Stephensons famous locomotive Rocket

A full size replica of George Stephensons famous locomotive Rocket and her tender arrived in London on 22nd August 1979 where it will run on a length of track opposite the Royal Albert Hall

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A plaque fixed to George Stephensons South Street Works in Newcastle on 9th June

A plaque fixed to George Stephensons South Street Works in Newcastle on 9th June, 1998, to mark the centenary of the Rocket engine leaving the works for the famous Rainhill Steam Trials

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: This must be the end of an era - the smokepencompassed steam locomotive now being

This must be the end of an era - the smokepencompassed steam locomotive now being replaced by other forms of rail traction passes underneath the road bridge at Kingstown, Stainton Road, Carlisle

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The locomotive George Stephenson pulls into Wylam Station to mark the Stephenson

The locomotive George Stephenson pulls into Wylam Station to mark the Stephenson celebrations on 6th June 1981

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The L. M. S. engine Coronation a new streamlined train with the famous George Stephenson

The L. M. S. engine Coronation a new streamlined train with the famous George Stephenson
The L.M.S. engine Coronation a new streamlined train with the famous George Stephenson Rocket in front on 1st May 1957

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Twelve year old Martin with Mr. Sinclair at the Blyth Railway Museum

Twelve year old Martin with Mr. Sinclair at the Blyth Railway Museum, set in a converted school toilet block. This fully working signal box restored by museum chairman Mr

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A replica of George Stephensons Rocket returns to the North East for the Whitley Bay

A replica of George Stephensons Rocket returns to the North East for the Whitley Bay Steam Rally at Churchill Playing Fields on 8th September 1981

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Scarboro Flier on 24th July 1932 steaming down the line

The Scarboro Flier on 24th July 1932 steaming down the line

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No. 1 at Darlington train museum on 27th

A replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No. 1 at Darlington train museum on 27th
A replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 at Darlington train museum on 27th September 1995

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The end of a pageant at Preston Park and a replica of George Stephenson

The end of a pageant at Preston Park and a replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 is towed past the stage as the cast wave on 27th September 1975

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Under steam with top hat and tails in attendance the replica of George Stephenson

Under steam with top hat and tails in attendance the replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 at Shildon on 30th August 1975

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Alston Railway Station pictured on 30th October 1959

Alston Railway Station pictured on 30th October 1959

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Buses stand immobilised by the winter weather at the Slatyford depot, Newcastle

Buses stand immobilised by the winter weather at the Slatyford depot, Newcastle. Some had to taken off the road because their heaters could not keep them free from ice

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Railway enthusiasts Pete Reid from Ken and Dave Wescott from Derby salute the pass by of

Railway enthusiasts Pete Reid from Ken and Dave Wescott from Derby salute the pass by of L.M.S. steam locomotive Princess Elizabeth on the Shildon to Darlington line at the 150 anniversary



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