Railway Track Collection

Snowdon Mountain Railway train and the Llanberis path, Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales; United Kingdom, Europe

Cliff Tramway and the Pier at Saltburn by the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town. 18 December 1958

Patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex, May 1948
A ganger patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex, May 1948. Maintanence of the permanent way was essential for the safe running of the railway

Barmouth Bridge, coast of Cardigan Bay, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Power station cooling towers. Cooling towers are used to dispose of waste heat from industrial processes. The waste energy is absorbed by water

St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown
St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Frickley Colliery, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Frickley Colliery, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, 1965. With its shaft sunk in 1905, Frickley Colliery in the village of South Elmsall, West Yorkshire

Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839. Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1837 (1839). Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)

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USA, California, Gold Country, Grass Valley: Empire Mine State Historic Park/Gold Mine Gold Mine, Main Mine Shaft

Curdimurka Railway Siding (Old Ghan Railway), Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Road, railway, and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges, Mangamaunu, near Kaikoura, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Tracks of a narrow-gauge peat railway, Tiste Bauernmoor, Landkreis Rotenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

Welsh Highland Railway
A horseshoe curve at Beddgelert, on the Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales, October 1923. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

View of Monte Bre Funicular, Lake Lugano, Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland, Europe

Railway track, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River, Colorado, 1880 s

The Cornish Riviera Express drawn by a King class locomotive, 1935-36
The " Cornish Riviera Express" drawn by a " King" class locomotive between Dawlish and Teignmouth (Devon), 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Crystal Palace Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Bromley, London, 1955
Crystal Palace Station, Bromley, London, 1955. Empty platforms and canopy of the disused Crystal Palace (High Level) Station, viewed from the footbridge. Arched walls hold up the glass roof

The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. Artist: J Harris
The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852 ; shows a comparison between a mail coach driver and an engine driver. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s

Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839. Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway

Narrow gauge railway, Langwieser Viaduct, Arosa mountain resort, Graubunden, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Bernina train running fast in the frozen snowy landscape nearby Lago Bianco lake, Bernina Pass, Graubunden, Engadin, Switzerland

Iconic Swiss red train traveling in the snowy woods from Filisur to Tiefencastel railway station, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Red train on famous Landwasser viaduct in the frozen snowy woods in winter, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Swiss red train crossing Landwasser viaduct above a frozen river in the snowy landscape, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Swiss red train traveling across the frozen forest covered with snow after a blizzard at dawn, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Red train traveling in the winter snowy landscape from Filisur to Tiefencastel railway station, aerial view, Graubunden, Switzerland

Aerial view of the Swiss red train crossing Landwasser viaduct in the cold winter, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Aerial view of train traveling on Landwasser viaduct across the snowy frozen woods, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Swiss red train running on Landwasser viaduct from a tunnel carved on steep mountain, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Train on Landwasser viaduct entering in a tunnel carved into a mountain ridge in winter, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Train on Landwasser viaduct entering in a tunnel carved into a snowy mountain ridge, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Sunlight over the famous red train traveling across the winter snowy forest in the Swiss Alps, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Red train crossing a viaduct in the fairy tale snowy landscape under a clear winter sky, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Aerial view of the Swiss red train traveling on Wiesen viaduct across snowy frozen woods, Davos, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Marked railroad ties are pictured close to the scene where they found a body near Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany, June 6, 2018. REUTERS/Thorsten Wagner

Wreck of "20th C.", between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Wreck of "20th C.", between c1910 and c1915

Remains of wrecked "20th C." [train], 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Remains of wrecked "20th C." [train], 1912. Shows passengers and crew outside of one of the rail cars of the Twentieth Century Limited at Hyde Park

Edison Storage Battery Train, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Edison Storage Battery Train, 1912

Mexico - special train sent for body of De Las Rias, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mexico - special train sent for body of De Las Rias, between c1910 and c1915

The new High-Level Station at the Crystal Palace, 1865. Creator: T Sulman
The new High-Level Station at the Crystal Palace, 1865. The South London and Crystal Palace Railway...has now been open several weeks...the superior convenience of the new station is already felt by

The Railway Station, Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Railway Station, Arica, Peru, 1865. View from a sketch by Mr. J. N. Dutton...of H.M.S. Shearwater, when lying in that harbour of the Pacific coast

The Great Eastern Railway Terminus and Hotel at Harwich, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Great Eastern Railway Terminus and Hotel at Harwich, 1865. The town and port of Harwich...is now becoming one of the most important stations of our commerce with Holland, Germany

The Prince and Princess of Wales descending the Botallack Tin-Mine, Cornwall, 1865. Creator: Unknown
he Prince and Princess of Wales descending the Botallack Tin-Mine, near St. Just, Cornwall, 1865. All the ladies and gentlemen

Turning the first turf of the Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turning the first turf of the Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, 1864. The line...will go from the capital city to Chascomus

London Main-Drainage Works: view of the outfall of the Northern Drainage at Barking Creek, 1864. Creator: Unknown
London Main-Drainage Works: view of the outfall of the Northern Drainage at Barking Creek, 1864. Illustration of works on...the great northern outfall on the Essex side of the Thames

The railway works at Blackfriars and opening towards Ludgate Hill...from the temporary bridge, 1864
The railway works at Blackfriars and opening towards Ludgate Hill, viewed from the temporary bridge, [London], 1864. View...overlooking, on its eastern side

Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. R. Kelly

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"Journey through the Rails: Exploring the Beauty and History of Railway Tracks" Snowdon Mountain Railway train and the Llanberis path, Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park: Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you ride the iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway train, traversing the enchanting Llanberis path amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Snowdon in Snowdonia National Park. Cliff Tramway and the Pier at Saltburn by the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you stroll along Saltburn's historic pier while witnessing a mesmerizing view of its Cliff Tramway gracefully gliding above. A true gem nestled in North Yorkshire's picturesque coastline. Patrolling the permanent way, Manningtree, Essex - May 1948: Step back in time to witness dedicated railway workers diligently patrolling Manningtree's permanent way tracks in Essex during May 1948. Their unwavering commitment ensures safe journeys for all passengers. Aerial view Swanley, Kent - England's bustling railway hub: Marvel at an awe-inspiring aerial view of Swanley town in Kent as it thrives with life centered around its main road that seamlessly intersects with a vibrant railway network connecting communities far and wide. Barmouth Bridge - Coastal marvel spanning Cardigan Bay: Behold one of Wales' most remarkable sights – Barmouth Bridge majestically stretching across Cardigan Bay's coastlines. This engineering masterpiece unites land and sea while offering unparalleled views to those who traverse it. Power station cooling towers - Icons amid industrial landscapes: Amidst towering structures lies an intriguing sight – power station cooling towers standing tall against industrial backdrops; silent witnesses to progress fueled by railways' indispensable role in powering our world.