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Background imageRailway Collection: Kippers were back on the menu on the Brighton Belle this morning

Kippers were back on the menu on the Brighton Belle this morning, but Sir Laurence Olivier, one of the regular patrons of the car dining, preferred scrambled egg on brown toast

Background imageRailway Collection: London evacuees return from Suffolk. Parents greeting their children on arrival at St

London evacuees return from Suffolk. Parents greeting their children on arrival at St Pancras station, London. September 1942

Background imageRailway Collection: Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out

Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out, bound for London and their homes. 15th June 1945

Background imageRailway Collection: Diana Moran, keep fit expert, recruited 12 South London commuters at Waterloo Station

Diana Moran, keep fit expert, recruited 12 South London commuters at Waterloo Station on Tuesday, January 11th 1983, to film her first fitness class for BBC Breakfast Time Television Show

Background imageRailway Collection: Nearly 1000 West Indian immigrants arrive in three boats trains at Waterloo Station

Nearly 1000 West Indian immigrants arrive in three boats trains at Waterloo Station. Many brought with them packing cases containing treasured possessions. 15th October 1961

Background imageRailway Collection: Birmingham Evacuees arrive at Ripley station 15th November 1940

Birmingham Evacuees arrive at Ripley station 15th November 1940

Background imageRailway Collection: Footballer Stan Bowles, the man who doesn t like planes

Footballer Stan Bowles, the man who doesn t like planes, settles down to a lonely game of cards on the way back from Newcastle. January 1976 P003866

Background imageRailway Collection: Transport: Railways. The departure sign at Manchesters Victoria Station

Transport: Railways. The departure sign at Manchesters Victoria Station. February 1951 P008001

Background imageRailway Collection: The first trucks of coal from South Pit, Glyncorrwg 1906

The first trucks of coal from South Pit, Glyncorrwg 1906

Background imageRailway Collection: The allies have planned their own railroad system to take with them for the forthcoming

The allies have planned their own railroad system to take with them for the forthcoming second front. The construction of this rail system in England has been on of the greatest secrets of this war

Background imageRailway 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 imageRailway Collection: The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain

The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain. It was towed by a pair of diesel engines and carried only essential personnel

Background imageRailway Collection: A steam train of the Severn Valley Railway rolls through the Shropshire countryside

A steam train of the Severn Valley Railway rolls through the Shropshire countryside between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade, Shropshire, England, 22nd August 1973. Severn Valley Railway Line

Background imageRailway Collection: Alfred Demaszure (Left) engine driver and Andre Devos, fireman seen here on the footplate

Alfred Demaszure (Left) engine driver and Andre Devos, fireman seen here on the footplate of the Golden Arrow on its journey from Calais to Paris

Background imageRailway Collection: Surbiton railway station November 1938

Surbiton railway station November 1938

Background imageRailway Collection: 5305 a Stanier 5 locomotive seen here leaving Paragon Station on a cold wintry morning

5305 a Stanier 5 locomotive seen here leaving Paragon Station on a cold wintry morning. Circa December 1981

Background imageRailway Collection: Liverpool Tower topping out. John Jones looks out over Lime Street. 15th March 1967

Liverpool Tower topping out. John Jones looks out over Lime Street. 15th March 1967

Background imageRailway Collection: Bound for the country - South Shields Children who are to live in the country under

Bound for the country - South Shields Children who are to live in the country under the boroughs latest evacuation scheme pictured in happy mood while waiting to leave by train to-day. 7th July 1941

Background imageRailway Collection: Rock n Roll special train to Clacton. 18th April 1960

Rock n Roll special train to Clacton. 18th April 1960

Background imageRailway 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 imageRailway 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 imageRailway Collection: The sheer excitement of a steam express train running at speed is encapsulated in this

The sheer excitement of a steam express train running at speed is encapsulated in this magical evening photo of ex-GWR Castle class No

Background imageRailway Collection: Sunlight filters through the roof of St. Pancras station London England during the war

Sunlight filters through the roof of St. Pancras station London England during the war. Mail bags are piled up at the edge of the platform awaiting the mail train

Background imageRailway Collection: The unmistakable cuvring bulk of a Gresley Class A4 Pacific express locomotive is graced

The unmistakable cuvring bulk of a Gresley Class A4 Pacific express locomotive is graced by a waving array of Doncaster railway workers

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman arrives in Liverpool, England from San Francisco

The Flying Scotsman arrives in Liverpool, England from San Francisco. Preserved LNER Gresley pacific 4472 Flying Scotsman at Liverpool Docks on a bright freezing snowy day in February 1973

Background imageRailway Collection: Cybill Shepherd pictured on the set of The Lady Vanishes

Cybill Shepherd pictured on the set of The Lady Vanishes, filmed at Marylebone Station in London. The Lady Vanishes is a 1979 British comedy mystery film

Background imageRailway Collection: Railway enthusiasts at the miniature railway at 'Greywood'

Railway enthusiasts at the miniature railway at "Greywood"
Railway enthusiasts at the miniature railway at " Greywood", the garden of Sir John Samuel, at Burwood Park, Walton-on-Thames. 13th August 1961

Background imageRailway Collection: Glasgow Central station. 9th July 1956

Glasgow Central station. 9th July 1956

Background imageRailway Collection: Jim Bowens house in Arkholme, Lancashire. 9th April 1993

Jim Bowens house in Arkholme, Lancashire. 9th April 1993

Background imageRailway Collection: Jim Bowen by the railway which passes by his house in Arkholme, Lancashire

Jim Bowen by the railway which passes by his house in Arkholme, Lancashire. 9th April 1993

Background imageRailway Collection: The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington

The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington Station 11th July 1940

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman, (LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman, (LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman) steam train travels along the track in the Berkshire/Oxfordshire area in the summer of 1999

Background imageRailway Collection: In the infamous big freeze of winter 1947, the Scottish Highlands suffered particularly

In the infamous big freeze of winter 1947, the Scottish Highlands suffered particularly badly and the railways were an invaluable lifeline

Background imageRailway Collection: Lawrence Harvey (front) and John Ireland being chased by police along underground train

Lawrence Harvey (front) and John Ireland being chased by police along underground train line in scene of film " The Good Die Young". November 1953 D6964

Background imageRailway Collection: Football manager Malcolm Allison drinking champagne n the train

Football manager Malcolm Allison drinking champagne n the train, raises a glass to the photographers accompanying him in the carriage. 10th February 1970

Background imageRailway Collection: Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning the wheels of The Flying Scotsman engine

Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning the wheels of The Flying Scotsman engine, of which he owns. Alan Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, for £ 3, 000, to save it from the scrap yard

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive pictured leaving Liverpool for Derby

The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive pictured leaving Liverpool for Derby, for an overhaul. It made the journey on time, in 4 hours

Background imageRailway Collection: Alan Pegler, (right on his ladder), cleans and polishes The Flying Scotsman

Alan Pegler, (right on his ladder), cleans and polishes The Flying Scotsman. Alan Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, for £ 3, 000, to save it from the scrap yard

Background imageRailway Collection: Picture shows steam train enthusiast, Alan Pegler, at Waterloo Station, London

Picture shows steam train enthusiast, Alan Pegler, at Waterloo Station, London. Mr Pegler saved The Flying Scotsman from the scrapyard and took it to America and Canada

Background imageRailway Collection: Picture shows (right) Mr Alan Pegler, who bought The Flying Scotsman engine in 1963

Picture shows (right) Mr Alan Pegler, who bought The Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, receiving a silver replica of the engine from a British Rail official

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, is an express passenger train service that has operated between Edinburgh and London, the capitals of Scotland and England

Background imageRailway Collection: Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine window of the drivers cabin

Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine window of the drivers cabin. Alan Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, for £ 3, 000, to save it from the scrap yard

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman - which has just returned home from America

The Flying Scotsman - which has just returned home from America, is pictured here at Chinley, Derbyshire. It is enroute to British Rail Derby for an overhaul. 19th February 1973

Background imageRailway Collection: The train now standing on a platform at Finsbury Park serves lunches to top business

The train now standing on a platform at Finsbury Park serves lunches to top business executives from all over the world. One of the first class carriages from the Brighton Belle (1930s)

Background imageRailway Collection: The Brighton Belle will bow out in style with eight runs between London and Brighton

The Brighton Belle will bow out in style with eight runs between London and Brighton and a final champagne special. 30th April 1972

Background imageRailway Collection: Bomb damaged Temple Meads Railway Station in central Bristol

Bomb damaged Temple Meads Railway Station in central Bristol, after an air raid by the Nazi German Luftwaffe on the night of 24th November 1940 during the Bristol Blitz of the Second World War

Background imageRailway Collection: The Brighton Belle runs for the last time from Victoria Station at 10

The Brighton Belle runs for the last time from Victoria Station at 10.30pm as a special champagne farewell excursion. Dame Flora Robson drinks a toast to old times. 30th April 1972

Background imageRailway Collection: A thick columns of black smoke rising from a Japanese train attacked by Bristol

A thick columns of black smoke rising from a Japanese train attacked by Bristol Beaufighters at Kokkogon, about 40 miles along the branch line from Pyinmana, on the Rangoon-Mandalay railway, Burma



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