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Railway Collection (#10)

Background imageRailway Collection: The RCTS Special prepares to roll on the Canons Marsh branch of the harbour line in

The RCTS Special prepares to roll on the Canons Marsh branch of the harbour line in Bristol. 1959

Background imageRailway Collection: Railway loading fruit on the famous Strawberry Line along the Cheddar Valley in

Railway loading fruit on the famous Strawberry Line along the Cheddar Valley in the early 1960s

Background imageRailway Collection: A mock funeral, complete with coffin, for the last passenger train on the Wells to

A mock funeral, complete with coffin, for the last passenger train on the Wells to Cheddar Valley line in 1963

Background imageRailway Collection: The control room for the swing bridge at Cumberland Basin, Bristol circa 1969

The control room for the swing bridge at Cumberland Basin, Bristol circa 1969

Background imageRailway Collection: Steam trains, a Victorian saddle tank engine made by Fox-Walker

Steam trains, a Victorian saddle tank engine made by Fox-Walker, and carrying the name of Bristol, no date 1900s

Background imageRailway Collection: Raising the railway bridge which used to link Temple Meads with the City docks via

Raising the railway bridge which used to link Temple Meads with the City docks via Redcliffe, Bristol Circa 1970

Background imageRailway Collection: Comedian Ken Dodd at Marylebone Station, London. 13th April 1964

Comedian Ken Dodd at Marylebone Station, London. 13th April 1964

Background imageRailway Collection: First Sea Lord, Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma seen here at Coventry

First Sea Lord, Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma seen here at Coventry Railway Station. Circa 1960

Background imageRailway Collection: Presentation to retired railwaymen, Middlesbrough. 1972

Presentation to retired railwaymen, Middlesbrough. 1972

Background imageRailway Collection: Comedian and actor Terry Jones takes part in a rail tunnel protest outside Waterloo

Comedian and actor Terry Jones takes part in a rail tunnel protest outside Waterloo Station, London. 4th March 1989

Background imageRailway Collection: Nineteen year old Yvonne Pitch on her way to watch her team Tottenham Hostpur in action

Nineteen year old Yvonne Pitch on her way to watch her team Tottenham Hostpur in action at White Hart Lane. October 1972

Background imageRailway Collection: Operations at Central Station for the new loop link rail network. Liverpool, Merseyside

Operations at Central Station for the new loop link rail network. Liverpool, Merseyside. 1st April 1976

Background imageRailway Collection: Central Station redevelopment. Liverpool, Merseyside. February 1972

Central Station redevelopment. Liverpool, Merseyside. February 1972

Background imageRailway Collection: Workmen make a start on the station to store subway at Central Station

Workmen make a start on the station to store subway at Central Station. Liverpool, Merseyside. April 1960

Background imageRailway Collection: Liverpool Lime Street railway station improvement scheme

Liverpool Lime Street railway station improvement scheme. Work men working on a stretch of rail in the new layout at Liverpool Lime Street station. September 1960

Background imageRailway Collection: A deserted scene at Central Station. Liverpool, Merseyside. September 1966

A deserted scene at Central Station. Liverpool, Merseyside. September 1966

Background imageRailway Collection: Mr Charles Orme at the enquiries service desk at Central Station. Liverpool, Merseyside

Mr Charles Orme at the enquiries service desk at Central Station. Liverpool, Merseyside. 5th December 1967

Background imageRailway Collection: The frontier at Central Station, is separates the busy low level station

The frontier at Central Station, is separates the busy low level station from the empty one above. Liverpool, Merseyside. August 1966

Background imageRailway Collection: Central Station. Liverpool, Merseyside. August 1966

Central Station. Liverpool, Merseyside. August 1966

Background imageRailway Collection: Central Station concourse, showing the clock. Liverpool, Merseyside. 17th October 1968

Central Station concourse, showing the clock. Liverpool, Merseyside. 17th October 1968

Background imageRailway Collection: Locomotive number 34021. a Bulleid Pacific of the West Country Class

Locomotive number 34021. a Bulleid Pacific of the West Country Class, seen here on its journey from Salisbury in Wiltshire bound for London, Waterloo

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman seen here at Didcot, Oxfordshire, after her journey from her Tyseley

The Flying Scotsman seen here at Didcot, Oxfordshire, after her journey from her Tyseley depot fJune 1974 Gentle giant. The mighty Flying Scotsman puffs softly along the glistening permanent way

Background imageRailway Collection: The crew of The Flying Scotsman re-coaling the engine following her journey from Tyseley

The crew of The Flying Scotsman re-coaling the engine following her journey from Tyseley depot to Didcot 15th June 1974 Gentle giant

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman arriving at Didcot, Oxfordshire, 15th June 1974 Gentle giant

The Flying Scotsman arriving at Didcot, Oxfordshire, 15th June 1974 Gentle giant. The mighty Flying Scotsman puffs softly along the glistening permanent way between Birmingham and Didcot

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman seen here on its journey to Didcot 15th June 1974 Gentle giant

The Flying Scotsman seen here on its journey to Didcot 15th June 1974 Gentle giant. The mighty Flying Scotsman puffs softly along the glistening permanent way between Birmingham and Didcot

Background imageRailway Collection: The Flying Scotsman leaves its Tyseley depot (Birmingham

The Flying Scotsman leaves its Tyseley depot (Birmingham, West Midlands) for a run to Didcot 15th June 1974. Gentle giant

Background imageRailway Collection: Number 34021 'Dartmoor'a Bulleid Pacific locomotive of the West Country Class

Number 34021 "Dartmoor"a Bulleid Pacific locomotive of the West Country Class
Number 34021 " Dartmoor" a Bulleid Pacific locomotive of the West Country Class, seen racing towards London from Salisbury, Wiltshire for the last time before retirement 30th April 1967

Background imageRailway Collection: A view from the footplate of locomotive number 34021. A Bulleid Pacific engine of

A view from the footplate of locomotive number 34021. A Bulleid Pacific engine of the West Country Class, as it makes its last journey from Salisbury in Wiltshire to London

Background imageRailway Collection: Number 34021 Dartmoor a Bulleid Pacific locomotive of the West Country Class

Number 34021 Dartmoor a Bulleid Pacific locomotive of the West Country Class, seen here before it leaves Salisbury, Wiltshire bound for London

Background imageRailway Collection: Electric trains passing on Southend pier, seen here from the drivers point of view

Electric trains passing on Southend pier, seen here from the drivers point of view. Southend, Essex. 1st June 1963

Background imageRailway Collection: The 1. 15 to Doncaster, pulled by The Flying Scotsman, gets a hearty send off from 300

The 1. 15 to Doncaster, pulled by The Flying Scotsman, gets a hearty send off from 300
The 1.15 to Doncaster, pulled by The Flying Scotsman, gets a hearty send off from 300 fans at Kings Cross. The Flying Scotsman on its last official run for British Rail before its retirement

Background imageRailway Collection: Snow and ice are blown from the railway lines as the turbo jet engines were used in tests

Snow and ice are blown from the railway lines as the turbo jet engines were used in tests of snow-clearing at Dowlais Top, Merthyr Tydfil after a heavy snowfall in the village. February 1947

Background imageRailway Collection: York here we come - these Cowlersley and Slaithwaite guides

York here we come - these Cowlersley and Slaithwaite guides and leaders have been for a day out to the historic city of York

Background imageRailway Collection: Katharine, Duchess of Kent meets the people of Grosmont before opening the 18-mile

Katharine, Duchess of Kent meets the people of Grosmont before opening the 18-mile Grosmont-Pickering line. 1st May 1973

Background imageRailway Collection: Aerial picture of London, showing The River Thames, Tower Bridge

Aerial picture of London, showing The River Thames, Tower Bridge, London Bridge Station to the left, St Pauls Cathedral in the background. Picture taken 4th July 1950

Background imageRailway Collection: Women doing the work of men who have been called up for military service

Women doing the work of men who have been called up for military service. Seen here loading and unloading goods wagons at Reading marshalling yard. 9th February 1942

Background imageRailway Collection: Railway fans celebrate London - Newcastle run with a mile a minute trip on the Flying

Railway fans celebrate London - Newcastle run with a mile a minute trip on the Flying Scotsman. The A3 Pacific locomotive was brought out of retirement to commemorate the 40th anniversary of

Background imageRailway Collection: Last of the Great Western giants. Paddington says farewell to steam, when the 4

Last of the Great Western giants. Paddington says farewell to steam, when the 4.15pm train for Banbury pulled by the " Clun Castle" left the station

Background imageRailway Collection: A young wartime couple say their goodbyes at the station as he returns to his army unit

A young wartime couple say their goodbyes at the station as he returns to his army unit. 20th February 1944

Background imageRailway Collection: Reading Railway Station, Berkshire. 5th September 1991

Reading Railway Station, Berkshire. 5th September 1991

Background imageRailway Collection: Commonwealth Immigration Act comes into force at the Port of Dover. 1st July 1962

Commonwealth Immigration Act comes into force at the Port of Dover. 1st July 1962. British Rail staff at Dover station ready to guide passengers dis-embarking from cross channel ferries to

Background imageRailway Collection: The Mayor of Gateshead Minnie Robson waving the flag to start the special to mark

The Mayor of Gateshead Minnie Robson waving the flag to start the special to mark the opening of Dunston Station. 1st October 1984

Background imageRailway Collection: Scenes at a railway station in Wales. Circa 1930s

Scenes at a railway station in Wales. Circa 1930s

Background imageRailway Collection: New refrigerated self service snack bar at St Pancreas Station, London, 15th October 1959

New refrigerated self service snack bar at St Pancreas Station, London, 15th October 1959. Called The Midland, it is the first of many new style cafeterias to be installed by British Railways at

Background imageRailway Collection: Locomotives and trains of the London Midland Service seen here at Birmingham New Street

Locomotives and trains of the London Midland Service seen here at Birmingham New Street Station circa 1939

Background imageRailway Collection: A 'North Mail'Picture Record of the beginning yesterday of a unique

A "North Mail"Picture Record of the beginning yesterday of a unique
A " North Mail" Picture Record of the beginning yesterday of a unique engineering feat in the renewing and relaying of the tracks at the east end of the Central Station, Newcastle

Background imageRailway Collection: LNER Sheds at Kings Cross - Cleaning giant locomotives '

LNER Sheds at Kings Cross - Cleaning giant locomotives " Into the Open Jaws", but not only the jaws, the smoke box

Background imageRailway Collection: New barrier and ticket office bought into operation in the main square at the central

New barrier and ticket office bought into operation in the main square at the central station in Newcastle, to-day. The barrier will provide improved control of the main line platforms. 17th June 1937



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