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Public Transport Collection (page 7)

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

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: In contrast to all the steam loco s, the World Record holding diesel High Speed train

In contrast to all the steam loco s, the World Record holding diesel High Speed train brings up the end of the cavalcade through Heightington Station

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The experimental high speed surface transport, (Hover Train)

The experimental high speed surface transport, (Hover Train), built by Japan Air Lines on 1st March 1977

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Britians first hovertrain is set up on its track at Earith, near Cambtridge

Britians first hovertrain is set up on its track at Earith, near Cambtridge, on 4th November 1971, and should make its first run in the next few weeks

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The GNER 225 Inter-City advanced passenger train at Newcastle Central Station on 1st July

The GNER 225 Inter-City advanced passenger train at Newcastle Central Station on 1st July 1991

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A man with a young child illegally crossing the railway line at West Jesmond Station

A man with a young child illegally crossing the railway line at West Jesmond Station on 12th March, 1978 following the closure of the underpass

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Railway enthusiasts Derek Cowan, Eric Maxwell and Neil Morgan taking a break from track

Railway enthusiasts Derek Cowan, Eric Maxwell and Neil Morgan taking a break from track laying on 22nd October 1986. They were extending the Tanfield Model Railway to East Tanfield village in

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A general view of the sidings at the new Tyne marshalling yard at Lamesley on 21st June

A general view of the sidings at the new Tyne marshalling yard at Lamesley on 21st June 1963

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

The marshalling yard control tower at Tyne marshalling yard, Lamesley on 21st June 1963. Sixty feet high, it is the power house of the yard

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: This time these children were safe. Next time, who knows

This time these children were safe. Next time, who knows? An everyday scene on the killer short cut at Tyne Dock, South Shields on 29th March 1975 where many people cross the rail lines illegally

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The scene at the Team Valley marshalling yard on Sunday 27th June 1982 as trains

The scene at the Team Valley marshalling yard on Sunday 27th June 1982 as trains and wagons stand idle

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Work has begun on 23rd May 1975, on a £7, 000 scheme to keep trespassers off a

Work has begun on 23rd May 1975, on a £7, 000 scheme to keep trespassers off a
Work has begun on 23rd May 1975, on a £ 7, 000 scheme to keep trespassers off a stretch of railway line where two schoolboys died. It runs past the Deans Estate at Tyne Dock, South Shields

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A man illegally crossing the railway line at West Jesmond Station on 12th March

A man illegally crossing the railway line at West Jesmond Station on 12th March, 1978 following the closure of the underpass

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Railway platelayers making alterations at Newcastle railway crossings on 26th October

Railway platelayers making alterations at Newcastle railway crossings on 26th October 1936, for the electrification of the Newcastle to South Shields line

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A crowded carriage of the Newcastle to Coast electric train on 17th November 1962

A crowded carriage of the Newcastle to Coast electric train on 17th November 1962

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: An electric train running through the suburbs of Newcastle on 3rd Mary 1958

An electric train running through the suburbs of Newcastle on 3rd Mary 1958

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: At the end of its inaugural run, on 14th March 1938, the first electric train in

At the end of its inaugural run, on 14th March 1938, the first electric train in the Newcastle to South Shields service draws into South Shields station

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Electric trains held up at Carlisle on 3rd January 1976

Electric trains held up at Carlisle on 3rd January 1976. Diesel engines had to be brought back into use due to overhead lines on the Glasgow to London run being damaged by the gale force wind

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The driver of the Intercity 225 electric train inside his cab on 10th June 1991

The driver of the Intercity 225 electric train inside his cab on 10th June 1991

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The new type of electric train departed from Newcastle Central Station on its South

The new type of electric train departed from Newcastle Central Station on its South Shields run at 11 o clock on 10th February 1955. A passenger boards the train

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: An electric train used on the Newcastle coast line on 16th June 1952

An electric train used on the Newcastle coast line on 16th June 1952, which has a special coach for perambulators (prams)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Train driver Bob Elington with a new Intercity 225 electric train on 7th August 1991

Train driver Bob Elington with a new Intercity 225 electric train on 7th August 1991

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The L. N. E. R.s latest electric train made its inaugural run on the Newcastle to coast

The L. N. E. R.s latest electric train made its inaugural run on the Newcastle to coast
The L.N.E.R.s latest electric train made its inaugural run on the Newcastle to coast line on 30th July 1937. The express approaches the Newcastle Central Station at the end of the run from Tynemouth

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: An deisel engine being inspected on 26th April 1972

An deisel engine being inspected on 26th April 1972

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The last Riverside Line train waiting for passengers at Willington Station on 20th July

The last Riverside Line train waiting for passengers at Willington Station on 20th July 1973

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The new Western Way road bridge crossing the main London to Newcastle railway at North of

The new Western Way road bridge crossing the main London to Newcastle railway at North of Tyne Marshalling Yard, Lamesley, which, prior to its opening

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: One man in a carriage travelling into Newcastle on the East Coast Main line train on 1st

One man in a carriage travelling into Newcastle on the East Coast Main line train on 1st Juoy 1982

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Christmas shoppers get on one of the new British Rail Pacer trains on 21st December 1985

Christmas shoppers get on one of the new British Rail Pacer trains on 21st December 1985

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A carriage from one of the Regional Railways North East trains on 11th September 1997

A carriage from one of the Regional Railways North East trains on 11th September 1997

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The interior of a new diesel train service to South Shields. The 5. 00 p. m

The interior of a new diesel train service to South Shields. The 5. 00 p. m
The interior of a new diesel train service to South Shields. The 5.00 p.m. from Newcastle which was packed at Hebburn was almost empty after Tyne Dock and High Shields on 7th January 1963

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: One of British Rails new Diesel Multiple Units which will come into operation

One of British Rails new Diesel Multiple Units which will come into operation on the Newcatle - Middlesbrough line from November 7

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: British Rail has temporarily replaced its Northern Pacer trains with diesel locomotives

British Rail has temporarily replaced its Northern Pacer trains with diesel locomotives which are more than 20 years old on 23rd April, 1987

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Train driver John Gilchrist of Cramlington with one of British Rails new rail buses

Train driver John Gilchrist of Cramlington with one of British Rails new rail buses on 17th September 1985

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: One of British Rails Diesel Multiple Units at one of the rural stations on the Newcastle

One of British Rails Diesel Multiple Units at one of the rural stations on the Newcastle to Carlisle line ion 9th August 1981

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The interior of one of the Diesel Multiple Units cariiages that run on the Riverside Line

The interior of one of the Diesel Multiple Units cariiages that run on the Riverside Line on 20th July 1973

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A British Rail Diesel train leaving the Gosforth sheds on 8th September 1955

A British Rail Diesel train leaving the Gosforth sheds on 8th September 1955

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The interior of a British Rail Diesel Multiple Unit carriage on 30th March 1976

The interior of a British Rail Diesel Multiple Unit carriage on 30th March 1976

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: One of the Diesel Multiple Units on the Newcastle to Haltwhistle line on 29th June 1982

One of the Diesel Multiple Units on the Newcastle to Haltwhistle line on 29th June 1982

Background imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport 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 imagePublic Transport Collection: The new High Speed train about to leave Kings Cross

The new High Speed train about to leave Kings Cross, London on 2nd August 1973 for the demonstration run to Darlington

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Tees-Tyne Pullman at Newcastle Central Station on 27th September 1985 on its recrod

The Tees-Tyne Pullman at Newcastle Central Station on 27th September 1985 on its recrod breaking run. The two drivers bob McManus (on left)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: An Inter-City 125 arriving at Newcastle on 6th July 1984 over the King Edward Bridge

An Inter-City 125 arriving at Newcastle on 6th July 1984 over the King Edward Bridge



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