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Signals Collection

Background imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals Collection: A goods train crossing the points outside Newcastle station on the last day semaphore arm

A goods train crossing the points outside Newcastle station on the last day semaphore arm signals were used on the East Coast mainline. 7th May 1955

Background imageSignals Collection: The main signal box at Central Station, Newcastle. 6th May 1938

The main signal box at Central Station, Newcastle. 6th May 1938

Background imageSignals Collection: A general view of Boldon Colliery Railway Station on 30th June 1976

A general view of Boldon Colliery Railway Station on 30th June 1976

Background imageSignals Collection: Children from St Peters Special School, Newcastle take a ride on a model steam

Children from St Peters Special School, Newcastle take a ride on a model steam locomotive at Haswell Lodge, County Durham on 7th September 1972

Background imageSignals Collection: Mr Joe Thompson (left) and Mr Tom Tate, owner of the miniature railway at Haswell Lodge

Mr Joe Thompson (left) and Mr Tom Tate, owner of the miniature railway at Haswell Lodge, Haswell, County Durham, with one of the engines on 15th August 1971

Background imageSignals Collection: The Silver Jubilee train at the official opening of Cumbra

The Silver Jubilee train at the official opening of Cumbras narrow gauge Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on 29th May 1977

Background imageSignals Collection: The Plessey level crossing that has been switched on to close circuit television on 27th

The Plessey level crossing that has been switched on to close circuit television on 27th October 1977

Background imageSignals Collection: The last few passengers board the last train as it leaves Washington Station on 13th June

The last few passengers board the last train as it leaves Washington Station on 13th June 1963

Background imageSignals Collection: The Silver Jubilee train, drawn by the origianl engine 'Silver Link'

The Silver Jubilee train, drawn by the origianl engine "Silver Link"
The Silver Jubilee train, drawn by the origianl engine " Silver Link" leaving the Central Station, Newcastle on 30th September 1936 for its first birthday run to London

Background imageSignals Collection: A number of Ant-Aircraft gunners who helped in the defence of britain during the '

A number of Ant-Aircraft gunners who helped in the defence of britain during the " Battle of Britain", now serving in Cyprus

Background imageSignals Collection: Wrens working at a naval operational centre deep underground

Wrens working at a naval operational centre deep underground, sending and receiving morse code. May 1944

Background imageSignals Collection: Signal on Castle Eden Village Railway Line in County Durham, England

Signal on Castle Eden Village Railway Line in County Durham, England, the line is to be decommissioned and turned into a footpath, pictured Circa 1973

Background imageSignals Collection: Signalman working in an unknown signal box on the Woking to Waterloo line. November 1938

Signalman working in an unknown signal box on the Woking to Waterloo line. November 1938

Background imageSignals Collection: Workmen fixing one of the new ATM Traffic Controls at the junction of Islington

Workmen fixing one of the new ATM Traffic Controls at the junction of Islington and Norton Street in Liverpool. When completed

Background imageSignals Collection: The deserted railway station at Lucker, which is being officially closed tomorrow

The deserted railway station at Lucker, which is being officially closed tomorrow. 1st February 1953

Background imageSignals Collection: Signalman, at work in his signal box, Circa 1960

Signalman, at work in his signal box, Circa 1960

Background imageSignals Collection: Queen Elizabeth II Visits Birmingham, to open the Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel

Queen Elizabeth II Visits Birmingham, to open the Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel, part of the A38, 7th April 1971

Background imageSignals Collection: A coast train pulls into Newcastle Central Station on 28th July 1962

A coast train pulls into Newcastle Central Station on 28th July 1962. They; ve been on these lines 58 years

Background imageSignals Collection: Hundreds of commuters using the North Tyneside line were delayed on 6th April 1971 after

Hundreds of commuters using the North Tyneside line were delayed on 6th April 1971 after the derailment of the Talisman express on Dean Street Viaduct, north of Newcastle Central Station

Background imageSignals Collection: A general view of the deserted Pelaw Railway Station on 1st August 1979

A general view of the deserted Pelaw Railway Station on 1st August 1979

Background imageSignals Collection: A general view of the deserted West Gosforth Railway Station

A general view of the deserted West Gosforth Railway Station, Newcastle on 9th November 1951

Background imageSignals Collection: British Rail transport police inspector Maurice King (left) and locomotive inspector

British Rail transport police inspector Maurice King (left) and locomotive inspector, Harry Friend on 29th May 1980

Background imageSignals Collection: A general view of a deserted Pallion Railway Station, Sunderland on 28th August 1961

A general view of a deserted Pallion Railway Station, Sunderland on 28th August 1961

Background imageSignals Collection: A view of Beamish Railway Station on 29th June 1955

A view of Beamish Railway Station on 29th June 1955

Background imageSignals Collection: One of the scheduled services sets off on the Eskdale miniature railway on 26 May 1976

One of the scheduled services sets off on the Eskdale miniature railway on 26 May 1976

Background imageSignals Collection: The first post war Pullman Train as she passed through Low Fell en route for Kings Cross

The first post war Pullman Train as she passed through Low Fell en route for Kings Cross after leaving Glasgow on 9th July 1945

Background imageSignals 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 imageSignals Collection: The signals point at stop at the disused station at Blackhill, near consett

The signals point at stop at the disused station at Blackhill, near consett, a forlorn reminder of a towns rail link to the sea on 4th February, 1965

Background imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals Collection: Some of the Inter-City 125 High Speed trains standing in the snow at Heaton Depot on 13th

Some of the Inter-City 125 High Speed trains standing in the snow at Heaton Depot on 13th January, 1982

Background imageSignals Collection: Some Inter-City 225s and 125s standing at Heaton Depot on 29th July 1998

Some Inter-City 225s and 125s standing at Heaton Depot on 29th July 1998

Background imageSignals Collection: A Kings Cross Inter-City 125 pulling into Newcastle Central Station on the King Edward

A Kings Cross Inter-City 125 pulling into Newcastle Central Station on the King Edward Bridge crossing the River Tyne on 13th August, 1984

Background imageSignals Collection: A train on the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Corbridge, Northumberland on 11th October

A train on the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Corbridge, Northumberland on 11th October 1997

Background imageSignals Collection: Engine No. 4472 The Flying Scotsman leaving an admiring audience

Engine No. 4472 The Flying Scotsman leaving an admiring audience
Engine No.4472 The Flying Scotsman leaving an admiring audience and the platform of Central Station, Newcastle on 9th September 1967

Background imageSignals Collection: One the 1st May 1968 the Flying Scotsman thundered into the Central Station

One the 1st May 1968 the Flying Scotsman thundered into the Central Station, Newcastle on a non stop run from Londons King Cross station to Edinburgh

Background imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals 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 imageSignals Collection: The Silver Jubilee Steam engine at Alston Station on 4th April 1998

The Silver Jubilee Steam engine at Alston Station on 4th April 1998



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