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Rails Collection (page 4)

Background imageRails Collection: The new type of automatic barrier at Follingby level crossing on 5th July 1964

The new type of automatic barrier at Follingby level crossing on 5th July 1964

Background imageRails Collection: The level crossing at Sandy Lane, near Wetheral on 10th July 1962

The level crossing at Sandy Lane, near Wetheral on 10th July 1962 and the house where the keeper lives

Background imageRails Collection: Sixty two year old grandmother Sarah Oliver at Ulgham Grange

Sixty two year old grandmother Sarah Oliver at Ulgham Grange, North of Morpeth on 1st April, 1975, opening the gates manually at the level crossing she looks after

Background imageRails Collection: The interior of the Signal Box at Haydon Bridge, Northumberland circa 1994

The interior of the Signal Box at Haydon Bridge, Northumberland circa 1994

Background imageRails Collection: A British Rail workman using the old fashioned hand and flag signal on 1st, December 1994

A British Rail workman using the old fashioned hand and flag signal on 1st, December 1994

Background imageRails Collection: Sixty one year old Jock Whittle who is the level crossing attendant at the Felton Lane

Sixty one year old Jock Whittle who is the level crossing attendant at the Felton Lane level crossing on 25th January 1979

Background imageRails Collection: The rural crossing at Allerwash, near Hexham on 15th June 1972

The rural crossing at Allerwash, near Hexham on 15th June 1972

Background imageRails Collection: The level crossing at the Willows Ryton on 18th March 1981

The level crossing at the Willows Ryton on 18th March 1981

Background imageRails Collection: A man crossing the railway line illegally on 13th May 1981

A man crossing the railway line illegally on 13th May 1981

Background imageRails Collection: One of the new modified super safety level crossings at East Boldon on 29th July 1970

One of the new modified super safety level crossings at East Boldon on 29th July 1970

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

An deisel engine being inspected on 26th April 1972

Background imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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

Background imageRails Collection: The 8. 50 a. m. Newcastle to Kings Cross Inter-City 125 train passes over the King Edward

The 8. 50 a. m. Newcastle to Kings Cross Inter-City 125 train passes over the King Edward
The 8.50 a.m. Newcastle to Kings Cross Inter-City 125 train passes over the King Edward Bridge, on 6th July 1982

Background imageRails Collection: An Inter-City 125 leaving Newcastle Central Station on 3rd July 1982

An Inter-City 125 leaving Newcastle Central Station on 3rd July 1982

Background imageRails Collection: Locomotive 41001, British Rails High Speed Train at Newcastle Central Station on 19th

Locomotive 41001, British Rails High Speed Train at Newcastle Central Station on 19th July 1973. It is capable with its twin Locomotive 41002 of travelling from Newcastle to London in three hours at

Background imageRails Collection: British Rails new High Speed Train about to leave Kings Cross

British Rails new High Speed Train about to leave Kings Cross, London on 2nd August, 1973 for a demonstration run to Darlington

Background imageRails Collection: The Inter-City 125 from Kings Cross to Edinburgh has just left Newcastle Central Station

The Inter-City 125 from Kings Cross to Edinburgh has just left Newcastle Central Station on 20th March 1978

Background imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails 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 imageRails Collection: The Inter-City 125 High Speed train at York Station on 8th September 1977

The Inter-City 125 High Speed train at York Station on 8th September 1977

Background imageRails Collection: Train drivers Bic Bryant and Norman Boyd (right), with station manager Neil Clarke at

Train drivers Bic Bryant and Norman Boyd (right), with station manager Neil Clarke at Newcastle Central Staton on 17th March 1982



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