Transport Collection (#92)

This is Locomotion No. 1, with its replica of George Stephenson
This is Locomotion No.1, with its replica of George Stephensons first train behind during the Railway Centenary Celebrations hedlat Stockton on 1st July 1925

Colin Umpleby, training officer at British Rail, Shildon on 26th February 1980 with the replica of the Sans Parell steam engine built at Shildon more than 150 years ago by Timothy Hackworth

A plaque on George Stephensons Cottage at Wylam commemorating that he was the first President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. 7th April 1972

A full size replica of George Stephensons famous locomotive Rocket and her tender arrived in London on 22nd August 1979 where it will run on a length of track opposite the Royal Albert Hall

A plaque fixed to George Stephensons South Street Works in Newcastle on 9th June, 1998, to mark the centenary of the Rocket engine leaving the works for the famous Rainhill Steam Trials

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

The locomotive George Stephenson pulls into Wylam Station to mark the Stephenson celebrations on 6th June 1981

The L. M. S. engine Coronation a new streamlined train with the famous George Stephenson
The L.M.S. engine Coronation a new streamlined train with the famous George Stephenson Rocket in front on 1st May 1957

The Rolling Stones depart for America where they are to appear on the Ed Sullivan coast-to -coast show. Mick Jagger chose to fly on Friday 13th

Twelve year old Martin with Mr. Sinclair at the Blyth Railway Museum, set in a converted school toilet block. This fully working signal box restored by museum chairman Mr

The Rolling Stones departure for America where they are to appear on the Ed Sullivan coast-to -coast show. Mick Jagger chose to fly a day later on Friday 13th

A replica of George Stephensons Rocket returns to the North East for the Whitley Bay Steam Rally at Churchill Playing Fields on 8th September 1981

The Scarboro Flier on 24th July 1932 steaming down the line

School children, left to right, David Foster, Robert Hilton, Carl Allen and Ian Leighton renovating derelict Brandling Station in Felling into a wildlife retreat with a miniature pond, shrubs

A replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No. 1 at Darlington train museum on 27th
A replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 at Darlington train museum on 27th September 1995

Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones after spending the night in Worwood Scrubs prison London. He was sentenced to 9 months for another drugs charges but was later granted bail on appeal. 2nd June 1967

A highlight of a railway carnival was a solid silver model - on loan from the Queen Mother. The model of George Stephensons Locomotion No1 is worth about 25

The end of a pageant at Preston Park and a replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 is towed past the stage as the cast wave on 27th September 1975

School children, left to right, Robert Hilton, Carl Allen, Dabid Foster and Iain Leighton renovating derelict Brandling Station in Felling into a wildlife retreat with a miniature pond, shrubs

Under steam with top hat and tails in attendance the replica of George Stephensons Locomotion No.1 at Shildon on 30th August 1975

Passenger pays his fare at the end of his journey by the London to Paris taxi service beside the Eiffel Tower. 2nd July 1950

Singer Frank Sinatra seen here arriving at Heathrow Airport by helicopter. He was driven by car straight from the helicopter across the tarmac to a TWA plane that flew him back home to New York

Frank Sinatra seen here arriving at Gatwick Airport in his Gulfstream private jet. 15th November 1970

Frank Sinatra Gulfstream private jet after it had landed at Gatwick Airport. 4th May 1970

Singer Frank Sinatra who is in the United Kingdom to perform two charity concerts in aid of childrens charities. Is seen here in a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter at Gatwick Airport

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor arrive by private jet at RAF Abingdon, Oxfordshire, October 1967

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor after disembarking from The Queen Elizabeth at Cherbourg and continuing to Paris by train. 12th October 1964

Birmingham Blitz 1940 People buying rationed goods from the back of van parked in the Midland Red bus station at Pool Meadow, Coventry. 18th November 1940

The long-waited 15-seater mini-bus for Warwick School got a warm reception from pupils and staff when it was officailly handed over

Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs accepts the keys to his new car from Jim Quick for his birthday. Circa November 1991

Manchester United footballer Mark Hughes 22, poses with his German built Porsche sports car at his batchelor flat in Bowden, Altrincham. 26th February 1986

Manchester United footballer Brian Kidd leaves Old Trrfford training in his car following a training session ahead of the upcoming match against Middlesbrough. 28th February 1972

Manchester United footballer George Best surrounded by young fans as he drives away in his new yellow Lotus Europa car. Circa August 1969

Manchester United players and manager Alex Ferguson pictured at the Cliff training ground with the TR7 car that is being put in a charity raffle to raise funds for the " Mend A Broken Wing"

Exterior view of Old Trafford. 12th February 1993

Railway enthusiasts Pete Reid from Ken and Dave Wescott from Derby salute the pass by of L.M.S. steam locomotive Princess Elizabeth on the Shildon to Darlington line at the 150 anniversary

Engine No. 4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley next to a small gauge steam train which seems more
Engine No.4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley next to a small gauge steam train which seems more interesting to this group of children on 12th May 1977

Engine driver Bill Marker taking his last trip in the saddle tank engine hes been tending for the last six years at St. Anthonlys tar works in Walker, Newcastle on 18th June 1976

The steam locomotive Singapore liberated in 1945 from the Japanese on 3rd February 1992

Engine No. 4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley being spruced up in the sheds at Thornaby for
Engine No.4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley being spruced up in the sheds at Thornaby for the Teeside Rail Exhibition on 9th September 1972

A former Consett and NCB locomotive "A"Class restored at Stephenson Rail
A former Consett and NCB locomotive " A" Class restored at Stephenson Rail Museum, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields on 10th July 1985

Jim Harper who was stationmaster for the day on Tanfield Railway which started an all-day service from an new station at Sunniside, Gateshead on 14th July 1982

An old steam engine that has been saved for preservation on 20th December 1979

Engine No. 4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley all stoked up and ready to go on 20th July 1975 with her proud restoration crew

LNER Steam Engine No. 246, Morayshire, making its way past the crowds on the Shildon to
LNER Steam Engine No.246, Morayshire, making its way past the crowds on the Shildon to Darlington line at the 150 anniversary celebrations on 31st August 1975

Engine No. 4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley was allowed out of his shed for a few hours on 13th
Engine No.4498 the Sir Nigel Gresley was allowed out of his shed for a few hours on 13th July 1969. British Rail will not allow the engine on the normal lines, so A4 Locomotive Society Ltd

Volunteers Ian cowan (right) and Eric Maxwell are reconstructing the Gibraltar Bridge at Marley Hill on the site of Tanfield Railway on 11th February 1987

A steam trains makes its way majestically round a bend on the Tanfield Railway on 23rd April 1973

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