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Background imageSteam Collection: After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, from Aberdeen

After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, from Aberdeen, 35-year-old William Barrack, right, owner, and Mr William McGonachie

Background imageSteam Collection: A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitates a thorough clean-up for this 1925

A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitates a thorough clean-up for this 1925 Tasker traction engine, so its owner Mr William McConachie, an Aberdeen farmer

Background imageSteam Collection: Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958

Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958, driven by Mr Jack Wakefield and Mr Stan Martin, both of Hetton-le-Hole

Background imageSteam Collection: This five ton scale model of the Flying Scotsman, on 4th June 1976

This five ton scale model of the Flying Scotsman, on 4th June 1976, belonging to Bill Stewart will be put through its paces at Whorlton Lido, near Barnard Castle

Background imageSteam 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 imageSteam Collection: Tyne and Wear Museums Martin Routledge polishes up a steam powere fire engine

Tyne and Wear Museums Martin Routledge polishes up a steam powere fire engine on 13th September 1993

Background imageSteam Collection: A small tank engine pulls into the railway station at Halesworth Suffolk

A small tank engine pulls into the railway station at Halesworth Suffolk. June 1952 C3365

Background imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam Collection: Bill Harmeston uses a Northumberland County Council steam roller to level out the track

Bill Harmeston uses a Northumberland County Council steam roller to level out the track for the causeway between Holy Island (Lindisfarne) and the mainland. 20th May 1954

Background imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam Collection: The Flying Scotsman leaves London King Cross at 10am for Edinburgh on it

The Flying Scotsman leaves London King Cross at 10am for Edinburgh on its 40th anniversary, run The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

Background imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam Collection: Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines

Mr Jack Wakefield, of Hetton-le-Hole, who has a large collection of traction engines, steams gaily down the Great North roadk

Background imageSteam Collection: More than 200 passengers had a narrow escape at Hexham Station on 1st July 1957

More than 200 passengers had a narrow escape at Hexham Station on 1st July 1957, when a coal train crashed into an empty diesel train. they were in the 11 a.m

Background imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam 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 imageSteam Collection: The dismantling of the Liverpool Overhead Railway. The railway stretched from as

The dismantling of the Liverpool Overhead Railway. The railway stretched from as far as Dingle in the south to Seaforth & Litherland.Demolition in the North

Background imageSteam Collection: The Blue Peter Steam Train, an A2 No. 60532 Locomotive designed by Arthur H Peppercorn of

The Blue Peter Steam Train, an A2 No. 60532 Locomotive designed by Arthur H Peppercorn of the LNER, pictured at Middlesbrough Railway Station, 23rd November 1996

Background imageSteam Collection: A train driver on the the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch 13

A train driver on the the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch 13 and a half mile light railway line in Kent, England which runs from the Cinque Port of Hythe via Dymchurch, St

Background imageSteam Collection: A woker applying some oil to one of the steam trains on the Talyllyn railway line which

A woker applying some oil to one of the steam trains on the Talyllyn railway line which runs for 7.25 miles from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn

Background imageSteam Collection: Young schoolchildren make their way to Southlands Primary School on the Romney

Young schoolchildren make their way to Southlands Primary School on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway in Kent. 7th September 1977

Background imageSteam Collection: Capel Celyn Halt, the last train on the Bala-Blaenau Ffestiniog railway line before

Capel Celyn Halt, the last train on the Bala-Blaenau Ffestiniog railway line before the valley was flooded. January 1960. British Railway Steam Locomotive 8727 Collett

Background imageSteam Collection: Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April

Bess, the traction engine turned steam roller being used at Mitford sawmill on 21st April 1966

Background imageSteam Collection: Chuffed: Mr Benjamin Stafford with his Fowler road locomotive at Beamish Museum

Chuffed: Mr Benjamin Stafford with his Fowler road locomotive at Beamish Museum, Durham on 4th September 1989

Background imageSteam Collection: Traction engines and a tank having a tug of war at a Steam Rally on 10th June 1961

Traction engines and a tank having a tug of war at a Steam Rally on 10th June 1961

Background imageSteam Collection: Three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest hall with a miniature traction engine on 13th

Three-year-old Richard Baillie from Forest hall with a miniature traction engine on 13th September 1993

Background imageSteam Collection: Mr John Bainbridge and Mr Ian Thompson with their 1923 Fowler Steam Roller on 19th June

Mr John Bainbridge and Mr Ian Thompson with their 1923 Fowler Steam Roller on 19th June 1989

Background imageSteam Collection: Michael Charlton from dudley, with his 1988 Burrell traction engine on 13th September

Michael Charlton from dudley, with his 1988 Burrell traction engine on 13th September 1993

Background imageSteam Collection: Milburn Stafford with his prize-winning 1920 steam road locomotive on 4th June 1984 at

Milburn Stafford with his prize-winning 1920 steam road locomotive on 4th June 1984 at the Veteran Commercial Vehicle Rally, from Stockton to South Shields

Background imageSteam Collection: The North of England Steam Traction Engine Societys Steam Rally at Chester-le-Street

The North of England Steam Traction Engine Societys Steam Rally at Chester-le-Street on 12th July 1969. Engines getting steam up to be ready for the afternoon events

Background imageSteam Collection: Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to

Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to the West Cumberland Farmers Trading Society on 2nd June 1972

Background imageSteam Collection: Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972

Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972. Mr Hodson looked after her when she was owned by McAlpine, the builders

Background imageSteam Collection: Model engineers: Eddie Chapman on his half-ton miniature steam traction engine chats with

Model engineers: Eddie Chapman on his half-ton miniature steam traction engine chats with Derek Bouch on his 1912 11-ton steamroller at the vintage steam

Background imageSteam Collection: A steam roller at County Technical College in Ashington on 10th March 1965

A steam roller at County Technical College in Ashington on 10th March 1965

Background imageSteam Collection: The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of

The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of on the scrap-heap. The twelve and a half ton stream roller is to be presented by Northumberland County Council to

Background imageSteam Collection: Old Roly is dying, deserted and derelict and lies rusting away at the Church Walk play

Old Roly is dying, deserted and derelict and lies rusting away at the Church Walk play park in Morpeth on 24th July 1980. Now safety experts at Castle Morpeth Council say the old boy is in such bad

Background imageSteam Collection: Steam Roller Brenda (1920 vintage) with the two men who have given her a new lease of

Steam Roller Brenda (1920 vintage) with the two men who have given her a new lease of life on 17th February 1962

Background imageSteam Collection: A railway guard leaped from his van seconds before it was hurled off the line by a steam

A railway guard leaped from his van seconds before it was hurled off the line by a steam locomotive pulling two empty passenger coaches on 30th July 1966 The locomotive

Background imageSteam Collection: The London North East Railway Class A4 4-6-2 steam locomotive 60028 'Walter K

The London North East Railway Class A4 4-6-2 steam locomotive 60028 "Walter K
The London North East Railway Class A4 4-6-2 steam locomotive 60028 " Walter K. Wingham" (previously known as Sea Eagle)

Background imageSteam 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 imageSteam Collection: Dalegarth Station - the end of the line - driver George Staniforth checks the locomotive

Dalegarth Station - the end of the line - driver George Staniforth checks the locomotive River Irt under the shadow of the snowclad lakeland crags on 29th March 1972

Background imageSteam 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 imageSteam Collection: Ian Storey inside Engine No. 44767 the George Stephenson on 2nd November 1994

Ian Storey inside Engine No. 44767 the George Stephenson on 2nd November 1994
Ian Storey inside Engine No.44767 the George Stephenson on 2nd November 1994, a Black Five locomotion which Ian has lovingly restored

Background imageSteam Collection: Engine No. 4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley gets a last minute shine from four year old Roger

Engine No. 4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley gets a last minute shine from four year old Roger
Engine No.4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley gets a last minute shine from four year old Roger Clasper, who is helped by his father, Norman on 7th September 1975

Background imageSteam Collection: Tanfield station master Bill Hampson, a Newcastle engineer

Tanfield station master Bill Hampson, a Newcastle engineer, sets off the first engine of the Easter weekend on 19th April 1987

Background imageSteam Collection: Mike Forrester and Malcolm Bunting on a ACC5 Pecket engine built in 1939 called Ashington

Mike Forrester and Malcolm Bunting on a ACC5 Pecket engine built in 1939 called Ashington No.5 on 24th March 1994

Background imageSteam Collection: Driver Bill Barker gets ready to give pit engine No. 2274 a send off on its journey to

Driver Bill Barker gets ready to give pit engine No. 2274 a send off on its journey to
Driver Bill Barker gets ready to give pit engine No.2274 a send off on its journey to the Bowes Railway at Springwell on 18th June 1976. The engine has been in service at St

Background imageSteam Collection: Sara Brooks, Alison Brooks and Ann Tuck are helping out at an open day at Tanfield

Sara Brooks, Alison Brooks and Ann Tuck are helping out at an open day at Tanfield Railway on 7th April 1980

Background imageSteam Collection: Engine No. 60163 Tornado Peppercorn Class Al Pacific steam locomotive which was build in

Engine No. 60163 Tornado Peppercorn Class Al Pacific steam locomotive which was build in 1990 by a group of enthusiasts on 27th September 1997

Background imageSteam Collection: A new steam age got under way in the North East as the inaguarel train broke a small tape

A new steam age got under way in the North East as the inaguarel train broke a small tape to open the Bowes Railway Museum on 12th April 1981

Background imageSteam Collection: Les Ferguson from the Stephenson Railway Museum, Silverlink, North Shields

Les Ferguson from the Stephenson Railway Museum, Silverlink, North Shields, with their lates aquisition Engine No.1313 a Swedish B Class 4-6-0 tender engine on 7th July 1995

Background imageSteam Collection: Laura Milson, 3, of Whitley Bay, thanks the engine driver

Laura Milson, 3, of Whitley Bay, thanks the engine driver, Ken Hedley at the North Tyneside Stephenson Railway Museum, after riding on the Teddy Bear Special on 29th August 1998

Background imageSteam Collection: The final touches being made to a steam engine before the public arrive at Marley Hill

The final touches being made to a steam engine before the public arrive at Marley Hill Colliery Sheds on 28th May 1973

Background imageSteam Collection: Tanfield Railway carriage foreman Mel Deighton working on the 50 year old LNER Ballast

Tanfield Railway carriage foreman Mel Deighton working on the 50 year old LNER Ballast Brake which was converted to a passenger carriage

Background imageSteam Collection: Rail enthusiasts of all ages had an apportunity to recapture the pas on 10th May 1969

Rail enthusiasts of all ages had an apportunity to recapture the pas on 10th May 1969 when the steam locomotive Flying Scotsman came to Newcastle on what could be its last visit to the North East

Background imageSteam Collection: In brand new black and blue paintwork, the Sir Nigel Gresley

In brand new black and blue paintwork, the Sir Nigel Gresley, is pictured at the NCB Workshops at Philadelphia on 20th July 1975

Background imageSteam Collection: The Silver Link, drawing the silver Jubilee train, speeding past Durham on its run to

The Silver Link, drawing the silver Jubilee train, speeding past Durham on its run to Kings Cross on 11th June 1936

Background imageSteam Collection: Driver Bill Tully celebrates 10, 000 miles under steam with a full scale replica of George

Driver Bill Tully celebrates 10, 000 miles under steam with a full scale replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1at Beamish Museum on 12th September 1980

Background imageSteam Collection: Mr. Jim Rees at Beamish Museum with a full scale replica of George Stephenson

Mr. Jim Rees at Beamish Museum with a full scale replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 on 3rd May 1989

Background imageSteam Collection: A replica of George Stephensons Rocket on display at Carlisle on 4th June 1958

A replica of George Stephensons Rocket on display at Carlisle on 4th June 1958

Background imageSteam Collection: The North Tyneside steam locomotive ready for a Thomas the Tank Engine day on 24th August

The North Tyneside steam locomotive ready for a Thomas the Tank Engine day on 24th August 1994

Background imageSteam Collection: Holding a firemans shovel, the Mayor, Coun. Frank Mavin

Holding a firemans shovel, the Mayor, Coun. Frank Mavin, celebrates the Stephenson Railway Museum launch with train driver Richard Swales on 2nd May 1987

Background imageSteam Collection: Belching smoke and steam Engine No. 4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley emerges from the enigne

Belching smoke and steam Engine No. 4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley emerges from the enigne shed in Philadelphia, County Durham on 20th July 1975

Background imageSteam Collection: British Rail driver Ken Hedley from Blyth, on 23rd April 1973

British Rail driver Ken Hedley from Blyth, on 23rd April 1973, drives diesel trains every day of the week and escapes to the North Yorkshire Railway at Grosmont to drive steam locomotives at weekends

Background imageSteam Collection: Mr. Bill Armstrong of Whickham with shunting engine No. 13 at Dunston Power Station on 6th

Mr. Bill Armstrong of Whickham with shunting engine No. 13 at Dunston Power Station on 6th
Mr. Bill Armstrong of Whickham with shunting engine No.13 at Dunston Power Station on 6th May 1972

Background imageSteam Collection: Andrew Robertson, aged three, from Hartlepool, meets John Lovett

Andrew Robertson, aged three, from Hartlepool, meets John Lovett, the driver of the locomotive Green Arrow at Newcastle Central Station on 21st July 1986 before its anniversary run to Carlisle

Background imageSteam Collection: A new luxury train began today on 17th June 1957, on the London Midland region giving

A new luxury train began today on 17th June 1957, on the London Midland region giving the fastest service between Euston and Glasgow since 1939

Background imageSteam 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 imageSteam Collection: LNER A3 Pacific 2746 Fairway steam locomotive at full speed leaving a trail of smoke as

LNER A3 Pacific 2746 Fairway steam locomotive at full speed leaving a trail of smoke as it races through the Hertfordshire countryside. Circa 1936

Background imageSteam Collection: In the big freeze of early 1947, the railways kept the countryOs lifelines open

In the big freeze of early 1947, the railways kept the countryOs lifelines open. This picture shows the progress of an LMS Stanier Black Five locomotive on a highly scenic Scottish journey from Perth

Background imageSteam Collection: The Southern Railways chief mechanical engineer Oliver Bulleid (formerly Gresley

The Southern Railways chief mechanical engineer Oliver Bulleid (formerly Gresleys right-hand man on the LNER) introduced his spectacular Merchant Navy class in 1941

Background imageSteam Collection: Railway worker cleans the sign on the wheels on the Flying Scotsman steam train

Railway worker cleans the sign on the wheels on the Flying Scotsman steam train. 24th June 1987

Background imageSteam Collection: Hollywood star Ray Milland is reunited with Flying Scotsman for its diamond jubilee in

Hollywood star Ray Milland is reunited with Flying Scotsman for its diamond jubilee in 1983. Milland, who was born in Neath, Wales, starred in the 1929 film The Flying Scotsman

Background imageSteam Collection: The rebuilt 0-4-0 Saddle Tank steam train at Beamish Museum

The rebuilt 0-4-0 Saddle Tank steam train at Beamish Museum

Background imageSteam Collection: The steamship SS President Roosevelt. 1st February 1926

The steamship SS President Roosevelt. 1st February 1926



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