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Platform Collection

Background imagePlatform Collection: Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway

Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. The purpose of this railway was to link the four largest cities of England by joining the existing

Background imagePlatform Collection: The last Flying Scotsman run to Edinburgh

The last Flying Scotsman run to Edinburgh. The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive sets off from Kings Cross Station, London to attempt a non-stop run to Edinburgh

Background imagePlatform Collection: Londons ever - improving transport system carries its works programme a step further

Londons ever - improving transport system carries its works programme a step further when the Minister of Transport opens the new Central Line extension from Leytonstone to Woodford

Background imagePlatform Collection: A train stopped at the new Swanley train station. 1939

A train stopped at the new Swanley train station. 1939

Background imagePlatform Collection: The new Swanley train station in Kent. 1939

The new Swanley train station in Kent. 1939

Background imagePlatform Collection: Mr Gutbush, The Swanley Station Master. 1938

Mr Gutbush, The Swanley Station Master. 1938

Background imagePlatform Collection: Golden Arrow Steam train

Golden Arrow Steam train

Background imagePlatform Collection: The Great Western Society has staged an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead

The Great Western Society has staged an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead, Berks. The main attraction was the Pendennis Castle engine

Background imagePlatform Collection: Building the new Albany Park train station. 1935

Building the new Albany Park train station. 1935

Background imagePlatform Collection: A train is going past the site where the Albany Park Train Station is under construction

A train is going past the site where the Albany Park Train Station is under construction. 1939

Background imagePlatform Collection: Railway porter sign writer Mr E A Burgar. 1938

Railway porter sign writer Mr E A Burgar. 1938

Background imagePlatform Collection: People gather round to watch the railway porter sign writer Mr E A Burgar. 1938

People gather round to watch the railway porter sign writer Mr E A Burgar. 1938

Background imagePlatform Collection: Evacuation scenes. Brighton on Sunday evening, bidding goodbye

Evacuation scenes. Brighton on Sunday evening, bidding goodbye
1940s Britain. Evacuation scenes. Brighton on Sunday evening, bidding goodbye

Background imagePlatform Collection: The Dunrobin, the Duke of Sutherlands private engine has made its last trip under its own steam

The Dunrobin, the Duke of Sutherlands private engine has made its last trip under its own steam. With the luxury coach which has born Royalty of many lands

Background imagePlatform Collection: At Kings Cross Station The Queen Of Scots leaving Kings Cross

At Kings Cross Station The Queen Of Scots leaving Kings Cross
At Kings Cross Station The " Queen Of Scots " leaving Kings Cross. 4 November 1929 ? TopFoto

Background imagePlatform Collection: The famous little miniature railway which runs between Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch

The famous little miniature railway which runs between Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch in Kent was reopened to the public after eight years of war service

Background imagePlatform Collection: Crowded platforms at Paddington Station - 31 July 1931 ? TopFoto

Crowded platforms at Paddington Station - 31 July 1931 ? TopFoto

Background imagePlatform Collection: The Coldstreamer at Kings Cross being named by Major General Sir Cecil Pereira KCB

The Coldstreamer at Kings Cross being named by Major General Sir Cecil Pereira KCB CMG backed by the regimental band

Background imagePlatform Collection: Kansas Pacific Railroad stop at Fort Riley

Kansas Pacific Railroad stop at Fort Riley

Background imagePlatform Collection: Charing Cross Railway Station in London 1864 ? TopFoto

Charing Cross Railway Station in London 1864 ? TopFoto

Background imagePlatform Collection: Steam train arriving at Fatehgarh Railway station at 9: 35 11th November 1901 India

Steam train arriving at Fatehgarh Railway station at 9: 35 11th November 1901 India
Steam train arriving at Fatehgarh Railway station at 9:35 11th November 1901 India

Background imagePlatform Collection: The Bluebell excursion train pulls into Haywards Heath with Dr Richard Beeching on board

The Bluebell excursion train pulls into Haywards Heath with Dr Richard Beeching on board. 1st April 1962

Background imagePlatform Collection: The London and North Eastern Railway Flying Fox leaving Paddington with the Cornish

The London and North Eastern Railway Flying Fox leaving Paddington with the Cornish
The London and North Eastern Railway " Flying Fox" leaving Paddington with the Cornish Riviera Express. 27 April 1925

Background imagePlatform Collection: The Elizabethan steam locomotive sets off from Kings Cross Station, London to attempt

The Elizabethan steam locomotive sets off from Kings Cross Station, London to attempt a record non-stop run to Edinburgh. The 393 miles journey has been reduced to 6 1/2 hours at an average speed of

Background imagePlatform Collection: Winston Churchills grandson names a locomotive after his famous grandfather. Master Julian Sandys

Winston Churchills grandson names a locomotive after his famous grandfather. Master Julian Sandys, Winston Churchills 12 year old grandson - seen on the footplate of the " Winston

Background imagePlatform Collection: One happy dog is held aloft by a train station attendant with Mrs Boune Williams

One happy dog is held aloft by a train station attendant with Mrs Boune Williams, having escaped death in Orpington. 1938

Background imagePlatform Collection: The Capitals Limited steam locomotive sets off from Kings Cross Station, London

The Capitals Limited steam locomotive sets off from Kings Cross Station, London to attempt its inaugural non-stop run to Edinburgh after being named by Miss Anne Crawford. 23rd May 1949

Background imagePlatform Collection: Duke of Norfolk leaves London for India. He was supposed to have been in charge

Duke of Norfolk leaves London for India. He was supposed to have been in charge of the Royal wedding. 25 October 1934

Background imagePlatform Collection: From English school to Balcan throne. King Peter II of Yugoslavia, hand in hand with grandmother

From English school to Balcan throne. King Peter II of Yugoslavia, hand in hand with grandmother, Queen Marie of Romania, as he leaves Dover, Kent. 10 October 1934

Background imagePlatform Collection: London; Accompanied by his Governess, Miss Peebles, the Prince of Wales, cap in hand

London; Accompanied by his Governess, Miss Peebles, the Prince of Wales, cap in hand and with a plaster on his right knee, arrives at Paddington Station, London, to return to Cheam School at Newbury

Background imagePlatform Collection: The new Albany Park train station. 1935

The new Albany Park train station. 1935

Background imagePlatform Collection: The Reverend Vale Owen leaves Waterloo Station for America. Left to right; Mr Leslie Curnow

The Reverend Vale Owen leaves Waterloo Station for America. Left to right; Mr Leslie Curnow, Miss Felicia R Scatcherd, Mr H W Engholm, Mrs Owen, Reverend C Vale Owen

Background imagePlatform Collection: Mission to the Brazil and the Argentine to seek more markets for British trade

Mission to the Brazil and the Argentine to seek more markets for British trade. Lord and Lady D Abernon leaving Waterloo. 2 August 1929

Background imagePlatform Collection: Canadian mounted police for Wembley. Inspector C H Smith ( centre ) and other members

Canadian mounted police for Wembley. Inspector C H Smith ( centre ) and other members of the Canadian Mounted Police who are to appear at the Wembley Exhibition

Background imagePlatform Collection: Countess Bessborough wife of Canadian Governor General leaves London. 2 November 1934

Countess Bessborough wife of Canadian Governor General leaves London. 2 November 1934

Background imagePlatform Collection: A railwayman gauging railway lines in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

A railwayman gauging railway lines in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Background imagePlatform Collection: Mr David Behar shakes the hand of a passengers on the train for the Dartford

Mr David Behar shakes the hand of a passengers on the train for the Dartford Division of Kent Conservative and Union Association Aldershot Tattoo. 1939

Background imagePlatform Collection: The Turbomotive considered a starting innovation in British railway practice, is

The Turbomotive considered a starting innovation in British railway practice, is at Euston Station after having been built at the Crew works

Background imagePlatform Collection: Erith carnival queen sitting on her throne on the back of a lorry at the procession

Erith carnival queen sitting on her throne on the back of a lorry at the procession. 1939

Background imagePlatform Collection: Mr David Behar poses on a train for the Dartford Division of Kent Conservative

Mr David Behar poses on a train for the Dartford Division of Kent Conservative and Union Association Aldershot Tattoo. 1939

Background imagePlatform Collection: A train worker sits in the signal box on the train platform. 1936

A train worker sits in the signal box on the train platform. 1936

Background imagePlatform Collection: Sidcup Railway Station reconstruction. 19 March 1938

Sidcup Railway Station reconstruction. 19 March 1938

Background imagePlatform Collection: Workers from the Demolition and Construction Company Ltd use their Bedford Tram Tower

Workers from the Demolition and Construction Company Ltd use their Bedford Tram Tower truck to work on the overhead electrical trolleybus wires. 1936

Background imagePlatform Collection: Redevelopment at Sidcup train station, Kent. 1938

Redevelopment at Sidcup train station, Kent. 1938

Background imagePlatform Collection: Two special trains were used to move a farm - lock, stock and barrel, from Edenbridge

Two special trains were used to move a farm - lock, stock and barrel, from Edenbridge, Kent, to Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The first train took the dead stock and equipment, and the second the animals



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