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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
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
Female wartime workers, 1943This line up of women at Paddington Station shows the varied jobs female GWR employees undertook during the Second World War
Long Marston Station, WarwickshireA view of Long Marston station looking towards Stratford on Avon, showing the signal box and level crossing gates
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
Warship Class locomotive No. D800 hauling the Cornish Riviera Express near Saltash in 1958
Pannier Tank 8460, at Honeybourne JunctionPannier Tank 8460 at Honeybourne Junction on 17th October 1959, with the nameboard for the station behind
Female Stationmaster, June 1941This image features a young lady called Freda Jones. During the Second World War she was made a GWR Stationmaster at Pontdolgoch, a station in mid Wales on the Welshpool to Aberystwyth line
King George V and Queen Mary on the footplate of Windsor Castle during their visit to Swindon WorksApril 28th 1924
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
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
Leopard, after boiler explosion, 1857This photograph shows the damage done to the broad gauge locomotive Leopard after its boiler exploded
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
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
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
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
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 6847 Tidmarsh Grange, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 6847 Tidmarsh Grange steaming through Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 6th August 1960
Loco No 6836 Estevarney Grange, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 6836 Estevarney Grange seen travelling through Honeybourne Junction on 6th August 1960
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
Female Dining Car Attendant, about 1940During the Second World War women took over roles normally assigned to men. This image shows a female GWR dining car attendant serving tea to three passengers
Churston Station, c1910This view of Churston Station shows both the lines to Brixham and Kingswear. The platform for Brixham is on the left hand side
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
Tank engine, No. 1452, waiting at Brixham StationThis view of the 0-4-2 tank locomotive waiting at Brixham Station was probably taken in the late 1950s. The locomotive was taken out of service in June 1960
Intercity 125 with St Michaels MountA view of an Inter-city 125 nearing Penzance in Cornwall with St Michaels Mount in the background. Here the main line runs parallel with Long Rock Beach between Penzance and Marazion
Paddington Station Approach, 1992This photograph shows the approach to London Paddington station during track remodelling in 1992. The A40 Westway Overpass runs on the right of the image, with Westbourne Bridge on the left
Reading Station, c. 1988This photograph shows Reading Station in Berkshire, c.1988, prior to the redevelopment of the station in 1989
Paddington Station, Platform 1, 1967A view of platform 1 at London Paddington station, taken on 12th October 1967 shortly before the demolition of the old wooden platforms and their reconstruction
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
Paddington Station, Platforms 4 & 5 Reconstruction, 1967A view of platforms 4 and 5 at London Paddington station, taken on 22nd October 1967 during the demolition of the old wooden platforms and their reconstruction
Weymouth pier bandstand, about 1939This GWR publicity image shows the seaward portion of Weymouths pier bandstand. It opened in 1939 and was built by Christiani Neilson to an Art Deco style
Weymouth beach, c1930A GWR publicity view of Weymouth beach from the Esplanade. Just above the man by the railings is a building on stilts
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. 6109 Corridor Composite Carriage, 1937This photograph shows corridor composite carriage no.6109. It was built in 1937 to diagram E155
Guards Compartment of Brake Corridor Third Carriage, 1936This image shows the interior of the guards compartment of a brake corridor third class carriage, built in 1936 to diagram D121
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
No. 1080 Corridor Carriage, Third Class, 1938An official exterior elevation image of third class corridor carriage No.1080, built in 1938 to diagram C77 and bearing the GWR roundel
Drawing Office Cricket Team, 1934This image shows the Cricket Team from the Drawing Office at Swindon Works. The dog being held at the front of the group was presumably the team mascot
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, steps to road bridgeA view of Purton Station in Wiltshire showing the steps to road bridge, the nameboard for the station and the overhanging roof of the mid-20th century station building
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 GloucesterThis image shows Purton Station in Wiltshire, looking towards Gloucester. Passengers are on the platform and the station buildings and goods shed can be seen
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 Cortege, Windsor Central Station, 1952This photograph shows the funeral cortege of King George VI leaving Windsor Central Station in February 1952
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