SECR No 516

Old railway postcards

Folder: Railways including tramways
Postcards from the Edwardian period depicting locomotives and trains from the pre-grouping era, before 1923 when the 'Big Four' were formed. Although the pictures have not been enhanced, the format has been changed to include the descriptive text that appears on the rear. As these are doubtless well-known images, I shall see what interest there is in them and then either remove them or upload more…  (read more)
LBSC 4-6-2 tank 325 Abergavenny

LBSC 4-6-2 tank 325 Abergavenny

21 Jun 2011 632
Locomotive Publishing Co. postcard
Highland Railway Murthly Castle

Highland Railway Murthly Castle

21 Jun 2011 211
Locomotive Publishing Co. postcard
Great Central Railway Chesham Train near Northwood

Great Central Railway Chesham Train near Northwood

21 Jun 2011 332
Locomotive Publishing Co. postcard The map location is approximate as I am not familiar with the area. If anyone would like to identify the spot more exactly, I will happily change the map marker.
GNR Flying Scotsman

GNR Flying Scotsman

21 Jun 2011 441
Tuck's postcard
Caledonian no 780

Caledonian no 780

21 Jun 2011 233
Tuck's postcard
GWR 0-6-0ST 2112 - LPC postcard

GWR 0-6-0ST 2112 - LPC postcard

04 Nov 2012 896
The locomotive is a GWR 2021 Class built in August 1902 at Wolverhampton Works, Lot J3 Works No. 716. Rebuilt with pannier tanks in September 1916 and was withdrawn in September 1954 allocated to Birkenhead, although many years were spent at Slough. Information from Flickr user Grobian1955 - many thanks.
LNER (GC Section) Sheffield Express

LNER (GC Section) Sheffield Express

20 Jun 2011 1 272
Locomotive Publishing Co. postcard no 69
Caledonian No 50

Caledonian No 50

21 Jun 2011 248
Locomotive Publishing Co. postcard no 77 reprinted by Ian Allan
LMS L&Y Leeds Blackpool Express

LMS L&Y Leeds Blackpool Express

21 Jun 2011 265
Locomotive Publishing Co. postcard no 61
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