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The Queens Visit to Abingdon, 2nd November 1956This photograph shows H.M. The Queen on her visit to Abingdon in Oxfordshire on 2nd November 1956. The mayor is leading her majesty out of the station where several military personnel are lined up
Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, 1955A view of locomotive number 5514 at Laverton Halt on the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line in Gloucestershire in July 1955
British Railways Fuel Economy PosterBritish Railways was keen to publicise the fact that its drive for modernisation was in the interests of fuel economy and saving money
12a Carpenters Shop, 1960The carpenters shop was based within the Carriage and Wagons Works. Here they made an array of wooden items for use within the Great Western Railway
GWR diesel electric shunter No. 1, 1933An early GWR diesel electric shunter No.1, bought from Fowler & Co in 1933
Class 35 Hymek Locomotive No. D7067 with pristine livery in about 1966. These Type 3 Diesel Hydraulic locomotives operated on the Western Region
Track Renewal at Paddington Station, 1967A view of a gang working on a track renewal scheme at London Paddington station, taken on 15th October 1967 at Platform Road No.3
Royal Tour of Wales - Treharris Station, 1955This photograph shows Treharris Station decorated ready for Queen Elizabeth IIs visit on her Royal Tour of Wales in 1955
No. 7071 Double Slip Composite Carriage, 1938This official elevation image shows double slip composite carriage no.7071. It was built in 1938 to diagram F24
Purton Station on the Gloucester LineA view of Purton Station on the Gloucester Line when it was still Broad Gauge. A broad gauge locomotive is approaching the station. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964
Warship Class locomotive No. D800 hauling the Cornish Riviera Express near Saltash in 1958. The Loco is the first of the Class which ran with for a few weeks whilst on test
Pannier Tank 8460, at Honeybourne JunctionPannier Tank 8460 at Honeybourne Junction on 17th October 1959, with the nameboard for the station behind
King George V and Queen Mary on the footplate of Windsor Castle during their visit to Swindon WorksApril 28th 1924
Weymouth Quay Station, c1905A view of Weymouth Quay Railway Station with passengers disembarking the carriages via steps. Weymouth Quay Station served the boats and ships that came into the harbour
No. 7069 Double Slip Composite Carriage, 1938This photograph shows double slip composite carriage no.7069. It was built in 1938 to diagram F24, and shows the guard compartment at the near end
Decorations for the Royal Tour of Wales, 1955This photograph shows a town in Wales decorated with bunting and a welcome banner, and a crowd gathered to see Queen Elizabeth II on her Royal Tour of Wales on a sunny day in 1955
The Queens Visit to Abingdon, 2nd November 1956This photograph shows the decorations prepared for The Queens Visit to Abingdon on 2nd November 1956 with crests, flowers and trellis
The Queens Visit to Abingdon, 2nd November 1956This photograph shows H.M. The Queen on her visit to Abingdon in Oxfordshire on 2nd November 1956. The mayor and other dignitaries are lined up to greet her
Paddington Station, Platform 1 Reconstruction, 1967A view of platform 1 at London Paddington station, taken at a busy time on 12th October 1967 shortly before the demolition of the old wooden platforms and their reconstruction
Livery diagram for a Class 52 Western locomotive in 1963Livery diagram for a Class 52 Western locomotive, 1963 This drawing shows the experimental livery colour Golden Ochre. The colour was only applied to No
Leopard, after boiler explosion, 1857This photograph shows the damage done to the broad gauge locomotive Leopard after its boiler exploded
Drawing of Gas-Turbine Locomotive No. 18100A drawing of Gas-Turbine Locomotive No.18100. This engine was the prototype built for British Railways in 1951
HST Class 253 locomotive No. 041 at Platform 1, Paddington Station in the 1980sHigh Speed Train (HST) Class 253 locomotive No. 041 waiting at Platform 1, Paddington Station in the 1980s. The Intercity 125 HST was introduced in 1976 and was built by British Rail Engineering Ltd
Class 52 Western Locomotive No. D1000 Western Enterprise, the first Western to be built at Swindon Works. Type 4 diesel hydraulic locomotives built at Swindon Works and Crewe Works between 1961
Class 42 Warship Locomotive No. D830 Majestic refuelling plant at Swindon WorksClass 42 Warship Locomotive No. D830 Majestic at the fuelling plant in Swindon. A diesel hydraulic engine type built at Swindon Works between 1958 and 1961
Loco No. 2257 at Stratford on AvonLocomotive number 2257 at Stratford on Avon on 13th June 1959, showing a signal box and the different lines of track
Loco No. 7911 Lady Margaret Hall, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 7911 Lady Margaret Hall, at Honeybourne Junction showing the station nameboard on the platform. The photograph was taken on 15th March 1958
Loco. No. 5070 Leaving Stratford on Avon, 1959A view of locomotive number 5070 (84A) and nine coaches leaving Stratford on Avon on 29th August 1959, travelling between St Austell and Birmingham Moor Street
Manor class locomotive, No. 7087, Compton Manor, June 1961Compton Manor can be seen here at Leamington Spa South Junction hauling wagons full of sand or gravel. To the right of the photograph is the Flavels of Leamington (stovemakers) building
Churston Station, about 1960This view of Churston station shows the platform for the branch line to Brixham. A porter is sorting out cages, presumably from the fish traffic from the harbour
Brixham Station Fish DockThis image of the Brixham Station fish dock dates from about 1960. Brixham was a popular fishing town and exported their fish to larger towns and cities
Brixham Station in about 1960A view of Brixham Station in about 1960 looking towards Churston. A man and a porter stand talking on the platform waiting for the next arrival
Reading Station, c. 1988This photograph shows Reading Station in Berkshire, c.1988, prior to the redevelopment of the station in 1989. An Intercity 125 is at one of the platforms and the Victorian station building
Paddington Station, Platform 1 Reconstruction, 1967A view of platform 1 at London Paddington station, taken on 22nd October 1967 during the demolition of the old wooden platforms and their reconstruction
Weymouth beach, c1930A GWR publicity view of Weymouth beach from the Esplanade. Just above the man by the railings is a building on stilts. It was known as the Skee Ball
Gas Turbine Locomotive No. 18100An artistic representation of the first British-built gas-turbine locomotive No.18100 along the water at Dawlish
Third Class Saloon, Restaurant Car, 1938An interior view of the third class saloon in composite restaurant carriage no.9672, with the tables set for dining and furnishings provided by Hamptons. This carriage was built in 1938 to diagram H57
No. 9672 Composite Restaurant CarriageThis photograph shows composite diner carriage no.9672, with the kitchen in the middle of the carriage. It was built in 1938 to diagram H57
No. 1080 Corridor Carriage, Third ClassThis image shows an interior view of a compartment in third class corridor carriage No. 1080, built in 1938 to diagram C77
Drawing Office Tennis Team, 1934This image shows the Tennis Team from the Drawing Office at Swindon Works. They were the winners of the Cookson Cup, an inter-company competition. (2nd right - George Ernest Langrish)
Purton Station, Wiltshire, 1952A view of Purton Station in Wiltshire, looking towards Swindon, taken on the 15th March 1952. The image shows the Victorian station building. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964
Purton Station, Wiltshire, 1961A through view of Purton station in Wiltshire taken on 25th May 1961. The image shows a station building with a 20th century design and the goods shed. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964
Purton Station, looking towards SwindonThis photograph shows Purton Station in Wiltshire, looking towards Swindon. The road bridge, station buildings and nameboard are all visible. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964
Purton Station, WiltshireA view of Purton Station in North Wiltshire, showing station buildings and goods shed. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964
Shunt with Great Care LabelThis is an example of a shunt with great care label that warned goods staff in the 1940s that some of the goods travelling on the GWR were fragile or dangerous
The Queen & K. W. C. Grand at Worcester, April 1957This photograph shows The Queen at Worcester in late April 1957, while on a Royal Tour of Worcestershire & Herefordshire. K.W.C
Princess Elizabeth at Swindon Works - Naming of Loco Swindon, 15th November 1950This image shows Princess Elizabeth on her visit to Swindon Works, seen here naming the Castle Class Locomotive No.7037 Swindon, 15th November 1950
Princess Elizabeth at Swindon Works, 15th November 1950This photograph shows Princess Elizabeth on her visit to Swindon Works on 15th November 1950. She is receiving a demonstration in the Iron Foundry J Shop in honour of her visit
The Queen at Chelmsford Station, 15th June 1978This photograph shows The Queens arrival at Chelmsford Station on 15th June 1978. The Queen was attending the Essex Show as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations
King George VI Funeral - Paddington Station, 15th February 1952This sombre image was taken on 15th February 1952 and shows Paddington station exit prepared for the funeral procession of King George VI
Return of Prince of Wales from India - Paddington Station, 21st June 1922This photograph was taken on 21st June 1922 at Paddington Station, and shows a grand reception for Edward, Prince of Wales upon his return to Britain after his four month long tour of India
Royal Tour of West Country - Truro Station Decorations, 9th May 1956This image shows Truro station decorated in preparation for the Royal Tour of West Country, 9th May 1956
Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Launceston Station, 9th May 1956This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip on platform 1 at Launceston Station on 9th May 1956, as part of their Royal Tour of the West Country
Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen & Prince Philip at Launceston Station, 9th May 1956This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip being greeted on platform 1 at Launceston Station on 9th May 1956, as part of their Royal Tour of the West Country
Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Liskeard Station, 9th May 1956This photograph shows The Queen being welcomed at Liskeard station in Cornwall as part of her Royal Tour of the West Country on 9th May 1956
Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Barnstaple Station, 8th May 1956This photograph shows The Queen inspecting troops at Barnstaple station in North Devon as part of her Royal Tour of the West Country on 8th May 1956
Worcester Shrub Hill Station Decorations, 1957This photograph shows the station decorations at Worcester Shrub Hill at night, prepared in honour of The Queens Royal Tour of Worcestershire & Herefordshire in late April 1957
Elizabeth II on a Royal Visit to Cardiff, 5th August 1960This image shows H.M. The Queen arriving at the station on a Royal Visit to Cardiff on the 5th August 1960. The Lady Mayor is with The Queen
Royal Visit to Cardiff & Station Decorations, 5th August 1960This photograph shows the station decorations at Cardiff prepared in advance of the Royal Visit on 5th August 1960, with flags, banners and crests
Bristol Temple Meads, Queens Visit, 5th December 1958This image shows H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Bristol Temple Meads station on 5th December 1958. Her majesty is being greeted by the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries
Royal Visit from H. M. The Queen to Bristol Temple Meads, 17th April 1956This image shows H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Bristol Temple Meads station on 17th April 1956. Her majesty is being greeted by the Lord Mayor
British Railways Notice, 1950A BR Western Region notice issued in 1950, informing staff that the practice of jumping over engine pits is strictly prohibited
British Railways Modernisation Progress Report, 1961The Modernisation Progress Report was published in 1961 to document how the British Railways Modernisation Plan was progressing so far
A driver at the controls of a diesel locomotive in about 1980
A Class 120 diesel multiple unit undergoing repair in 19 Shop at Swindon Works in about 1980A Class 120 diesel multiple unit undergoing repair in 19 Shop at British Rail Engineering Ltd workshops at Swindon in about 1980
Steam locomotives waiting to be scrapped lined up in the Concentration Yard at Swindon Works in 1952Steam locomotives waiting to be scrapped are shown lined up in the Concentration Yard at Swindon Works in 1952
Class 55 Deltic Locomotive No. 55015 at Barry Open Day in 1990. Built by English Electric in 1961 and 1962. Despite only 22 of this class being built
Class 31 diesel locomotive No. 5583, built in 1960Class 31 locomotive No. 5583 was built by Brush Traction and entered service in January 1960
Loco No. 7338, at CheltenhamLocomotive number 7338 (formerly 9316) travelling along the line at Cheltenham on 4th August 1958. The different lines of track and a signal box can be seen
Loco No. 7328, at Gloucester StationLocomotive number 7328 (formerly 9306) stationary at Gloucester station on 4th July 1959, showing the footbridge in the background
Loco No. 4358, at Weston-Sub-EdgeLocomotive number 4358 at Weston-Sub-Edge in Gloucestershire on 1st March 1958. A group of workers are making improvements to the track
Loco No 6959 Peatling Hall, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 6959 Peatling Hall, arriving at Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 15th March 1958
Loco No 6907 Davenham Hall, at Stratford on AvonLocomotive number 6907 Davenham Hall, at Stratford on Avon in Warwickshire on 4th July 1959, showing the platforms, signals and a gas silo
Pannier Tank 8491, at Honeybourne JunctionPannier Tank 8491, passing under a bridge at Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 17th October 1959
