Rail Collection (#100)

Postwar poster, The Victory Loan Flyers, Watch for the Airplane Special. 1919

Chicago Worlds Fair - English Exhibit - English Exhibit - man leaning on rail. Part of Box 282 Boswell Collection - Chicago Exposition. Date: 1893

Cartoon, New Bridge from Sparkbrook to Smallheath
Cartoon, The New Bridge from Sparkbrook to Smallheath (Small Heath), Birmingham. Dr Hugh Thomas and Labourer Tipper. 1888

The Railways Reply to Increasing Road Competition
" For the first time in British railway history - sleeping compartments for 3rd class travellers: a sectional view of the new corridor " sleepers" on the L.N.E.R trains to

Passenger Landing Stage - Kiamari (Kemari), Pakistan - near Karachi. Date: circa 1910s

Bridge at Kanuyabashi, Kyoto and Lake Biwa Canal - Japan (showing the rail track system). Date: circa 1910s

London, England - Euston Station - Archway from top Station. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London.Euston railway station or London Euston /?l?nd?n.?ju?st

Zermatt, Switzerland - Gare du Gornergrat. Date: circa 1910s

The Soldiers and Sailors Buffet at Victoria Station
Impression of a crowded scene at Victoria Station as men arriving on the leave train, or else departing for the Front, are given free refreshments from the Soldiers and Sailors Free Buffet

London, England - The Dropping Well - Gnarled tree trunk on left, man leaning on rail. Part of Box 186 Boswell Collection - London. Date: circa 1900

WW2 poster, British Rail catering information, with a cartoon by Fougasse. Food was rationed for British Rail, as for everyone else, and Refreshment Baskets were discontinued. circa 1940s

Greetings card in the shape of a travelling case, labelled MR Bradford and Chester, London Victoria. circa 1890s

Christmas card in the form of a railway ticket -- the express line of goodwill, first class ticket, terminus of contentment. Date: 1931

King Edward VII at new Birmingham Waterworks - Elan Valley, Powys, Wales. The reservoirs, which were built by the Birmingham Corporation Water Department

Lumber Camp scene - Train - British Columbia, Canada
A terrific Lumber Camp scene featuring a marvellous steam train - British Columbia, Canada. Date: circa 1910s

Three dogs on a Christmas postcard
Three dogs coming downstairs on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Chicago, Illinois - Yacht Club, Grant Park, Biplane flight
Chicago, Illinois - Chicago Yacht Club, Grant Park and flight over both by early pioneer aviator Walter Brookins in his Biplane. Date: circa 1910

London, Chatham and Dover Railways station at Victoria
London, Chatham and Dover Railways Terminus at Victoria, London (left) and the London, Brighton and South Coast railway (right)

Outfits for travelling north to the grouse moors
Chic women at a railway station (probably Kings Cross) all set to travel north to the moors to indulge in a spot of grouse shooting. Date: 1926

Commemorating 100 years of the Danish Railways Date: 1947

London and North Western Railway - Signal Boxes, Old & New
London and North Western Railway - Signal Boxes, Old and New methods. Date: 1908

Avenue in Caracas, Venezuela, Central America
English Railway Station Avenue in Caracas, capital city of Venezuela, Central America. Date: circa 1910

Harbour at La Guaira, Venezuela, Central America
Harbour at La Guaira, main port of Venezuela, Central America. Date: circa 1912

View of the Harbour, Pensacola, Florida, USA. Date: circa 1920

L & N Railway Depot, Pensacola, Florida, USA
L & N (Louisville & Nashville) Railway Depot, Pensacola, Florida, USA. Date: circa 1920

North Station, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1915

South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1915

Approach to Union Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Approach to Union Terminal railway station, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Tunbridge Wells, Mount Pleasant
Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Mount Pleasant with the Tunbridge Wells Railway Station on the left. Date: circa 1905

Bystander Riviera supplement - train de luxe
Cover of The Bystander magazines Riviera supplement carrying an illustrated advertisement for the Train de Luxe Calais-Mediterranean Express which ran daily from Calais to the Riviera

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Kagan Railway Station. Date: circa 1905

Homeward Bound - the Rush from the Riviera
Travellers returning from the French Riviera on a crowded train in the Spring of 1910. Such was the exodus from the Cote d Azur

On the Blue Train by Helen McKie
One of the delightful sleeping berths on board the famous Blue Train which provided visitors to the Riviera with the last word in deluxe travel. Date: 1929

The Blue Train to the Riviera - carriage interior
A quiet moment with a magazine in a single-berth sleeping compartment on the famous Blue Train down to the French Riviera. 1923

Railway enthusiast couple in Essex
The Station Master, one half of a railway enthusiast couple in Essex, looks down the tracks before allowing the train to depart. Date: 1960s

Overnight cross-channel yacht race -- man on deck in waterproof clothing. 1965

London Map - Railway Routes - PLM Offices
Map showing the location of the Offices of the PLM (Paris, Lyon and Mediterranean Railway Company - which absorbed into the SNCF in 1938)

British Railways memorabilia
A wagon-load of old timetables are pored over by railway enthusiasts, including a lady in a tam-o-shanter and wellington boots. circa 1974

HMS Marlborough - Lining Ships side as the General departs
HMS Marlborough - Lining Ships side as General Harrington departs in his launch - at Dolmabahce, Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey

Brighton Blue Belle train in Brighton Station, with a platform full of people. Some are wearing Victorian costume, to celebrate the beginning of the railway era. Date: 1960s

Steam train at Dieppe, France, with people standing on nearby tracks. Date: circa 1959

Train crash in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, with people in a field in the foreground. Date: circa 1890s

Birds nesting on a curtain rail next to a portrait bust of Disraeli. Date: circa 1960s

Canadian Pacific cruise passengers with train in India
Canadian Pacific cruise passengers from the Empress of Australia cruise liner, standing in front on a train which offers them a special trip across India as part of their trip. Date: 1929

Swimming pool on cruise liner, Empress of Australia
The indoor Pompeiian swimming pool, surrounded by individual dressing rooms, on the Canadian Pacific cruise liner, Empress of Australia. Date: 1929

Canadian Pacific Steamers and Trains
Canadian Pacific is the only line operating its own Steamers and Trains -- The Empress of Scotland (above), a Canadian Pacific Transcontinental Train leaving Montreal (below). Date: circa 1930s

Railway level crossing at Manage, Belgium. Date: circa 1910

Nawnghkio, Shan State, Myanmar - Goteik Railway Viaduct
The Goteik viaduct - a railway trestle in Nawnghkio, western Shan State, Myanmar. When completed, it was the largest railway trestle in the world - constructed in 1899

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"Journey through the Majestic Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer train, as it gracefully curves at Morants curve near Lake Louise. " "The Pendolino tilting train offers a thrilling and smooth ride, defying gravity as it leans into every turn. " "Step back in time with the iconic Flying Scotsman, a symbol of British engineering excellence and speed. " "Experience the nostalgia of yesteryears with the Night Mail poster, capturing the romance and adventure of mail delivery by rail under moonlit skies. " "Awe-inspiring in its grandeur, The Forth Rail Bridge stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural marvels. " "As darkness falls, behold the mesmerizing sight of Forth railway bridge illuminated against the night sky - an enchanting spectacle not to be missed. " "The legendary Flying Scotsman No. 4472 from LNER evokes memories of its record-breaking journeys across Britain's scenic landscapes. " "Transport yourself to 1927 with a glimpse of history aboard the magnificent Flying Scotsman steam locomotive - an embodiment of timeless elegance and power. " "Incidents like Gare Montparnasse's dramatic rail accident serve as reminders that safety measures are paramount in maintaining efficient railway systems worldwide. " "At York Railway Station, witness bustling platforms where dreams begin their journey and farewells bid adieu – a hub connecting hearts from all walks of life. " "With vibrant colors and captivating design, Hayling Island poster entices travelers to explore Southern Railway's charming destinations along England's coastlines. " "Steam trains chug through picturesque Corfe Castle on Swanage Railway – relive vintage charm while traversing Dorset's stunning countryside.