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Cecil J Allen Collection

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: St. Pancras. A terminus of the London

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]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The famous Lickey incline between Bromsgrove and Blackwell, Worcestershire, 1935

The famous Lickey incline between Bromsgrove and Blackwell, Worcestershire, 1935
The famous Lickey incline between Bromsgrove and Blackwell, Worcestershire, on the L.M.S. Bristol to Birmingham line, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: King Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935

King Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935
" King" Class Four-Cylinder Express Locomotive - Great Western Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Locomotive Cab Fittings, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown

Locomotive Cab Fittings, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
Locomotive Cab Fittings, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Cornish Riviera Express drawn by a King class locomotive, 1935-36

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"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Flying Scotsman, famous locomotive No. 4472, leaving Kings Cross, 1935

The Flying Scotsman, famous locomotive No. 4472, leaving Kings Cross, 1935
The " Flying Scotsman", famous locomotive No. 4472, leaving the L.N.E.R.s London terminus at Kings Cross with a night express for the north, 1935

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Speeding Across A Continent. Americas first diesel-electric Express has opened

Speeding Across A Continent. Americas first diesel-electric Express has opened up a new era in railway travel, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The fury of the blizzard makes no impression on this mammoth locomotiv, 1935

The fury of the blizzard makes no impression on this mammoth locomotiv, 1935
The fury of the blizzard makes no impression on this mammoth locomotive - over the snow-swept track the giant mass of steel answers the roar of the gale with the thunder of its pounding wheels, 1935

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Washing A Locomotive on the Canadian National Railway, at Montrea, 1935. Creator: Unknown

Washing A Locomotive on the Canadian National Railway, at Montrea, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Washing A Locomotive on the Canadian National Railway, at Montreal, by means of the special spraying equipment devised for this purpose, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Baltschieder Viaduct on the Lotschberg main line... 1935-36. Creator: Unknown

The Baltschieder Viaduct on the Lotschberg main line... 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
The Baltschieder Viaduct on the Lotschberg main line

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Express Passenger Locomotive of the Royal Scot 4-6-0 class, 1935-36

Express Passenger Locomotive of the Royal Scot 4-6-0 class, 1935-36
Express Passenger Locomotive of the " Royal Scot" 4-6-0 class belonging to the L.M.S. Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Passing at Speed. An unusual view from the tender of a goods engine, 1935-36

Passing at Speed. An unusual view from the tender of a goods engine, 1935-36
Passing at Speed. An unusual view from the tender of a goods engine showing an approaching Great Western express between Reading and Didcot, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown

On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
On the Route of the Lapland Express, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport, 1935-36

The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport, 1935-36
The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport Board is carried out at their Acton Works, Middlesex, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: A Canadian Pacific Railway Giant at the foot of the Rockies, 1935. Creator: Unknown

A Canadian Pacific Railway Giant at the foot of the Rockies, 1935. Creator: Unknown
A Canadian Pacific Railway Giant at the foot of the Rockies, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: In the Semmering Valley, Austria

In the Semmering Valley, Austria. A good train crossing the curved Gamperl Viaduct, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Night Journey. A mixed-traffic locomotive of the Southern Railway at a cross-over

The Night Journey. A mixed-traffic locomotive of the Southern Railway at a cross-over
The Night Journey. A mixed-traffic locomotive of the Southern Railway negotiating a cross-over on its way to the south, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Building the Rocket - in 1935, 1935. Creator: Unknown

Building the Rocket - in 1935, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Building the " Rocket" - in 1935. This full-size replica of a famous locomotive was ordered by the Science Museum, South Kensington, from Robert Stephenson and Co. of Darlington, 1935

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No. 2563, 1935-36

The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No. 2563, 1935-36
The " Flying Scotsman" leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Turbine-Driven Pacific belonging to the L. M. S. Railway, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown

Turbine-Driven Pacific belonging to the L. M. S. Railway, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
Turbine-Driven " Pacific" belonging to the L.M.S. Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: On the route of the Cornish Rivera, Limited. An express on the Great Western line

On the route of the Cornish Rivera, Limited. An express on the Great Western line
On the route of the " Cornish Rivera, Limited." An express on the Great Western line near Hanwell, a few miles out of Paddington, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Leaving Dublin. Great Southern Railways train, hauled by a 4-4-0 passenger express, 1935

Leaving Dublin. Great Southern Railways train, hauled by a 4-4-0 passenger express, 1935
Leaving Dublin. A Great Southern Railways train, hauled by a 4-4-0 passenger express locomotive, is seen here after its departure from Kingsbridge terminus, 1935

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Lord Nelson, one of the most powerful locomotives owned by the Southern Railway

Lord Nelson, one of the most powerful locomotives owned by the Southern Railway
" Lord Nelson", one of the most powerful locomotives owned by the Southern Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Grenadier Guardsman, one of the L. M. S. Royal Scots, , 1935-36

Grenadier Guardsman, one of the L. M. S. Royal Scots, , 1935-36
" Grenadier Guardsman, " one of the L.M.S. " Royal Scots, " at the head of the 10.30 a.m. express from Euston to Manchester, . From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Automatic Coaling at Hornsey Station, Middlesex, 1935. Creator: Unknown

Automatic Coaling at Hornsey Station, Middlesex, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Automatic Coaling at Hornsey Station, Middlesex, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: A Clear Road from the cab of a Southern Railway Atlantic locomotive, 1935

A Clear Road from the cab of a Southern Railway Atlantic locomotive, 1935
A Clear Road. This picture, taken from the cab of a Southern Railway " Atlantic" locomotive, shows a Victoria to Bognor Regis train passing Sutton, Surrey, 1935

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Sydeny Limited leaving Spencer Street Station, Melbourne, at 6 p

The Sydeny Limited leaving Spencer Street Station, Melbourne, at 6 p
The " Sydeny Limited" leaving Spencer Street Station, Melbourne, at 6 p.m. on its daily run to Albury, New South Wales, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Leaving Budapest. An express train departs from the Central Station, 1935-36

Leaving Budapest. An express train departs from the Central Station, 1935-36
Leaving Budapest. An express train departs from the Central Station in the Hungarian capital, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: 119 Miles an Hour was attained on a trial run by this new German streamlined locomotive

119 Miles an Hour was attained on a trial run by this new German streamlined locomotive, built by the Borsig locomotive works, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: On the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown

On the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
On the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown

The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown
The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, the " King George V" is the result of a century of progress and development, 1935

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Devastated. - Over sixty yards of snow-shedding destroyed by an avalanche in 1921, 1935

Devastated. - Over sixty yards of snow-shedding destroyed by an avalanche in 1921, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Princess Royal, a 4-6-2 type express engine on the L. M. S. system, 1935

The Princess Royal, a 4-6-2 type express engine on the L. M. S. system, 1935
" The Princess Royal", a 4-6-2 type express engine on the L.M.S

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Between Bombay and Delhi. A striking view of the Frontier Mail passing over a viaduct

Between Bombay and Delhi. A striking view of the Frontier Mail passing over a viaduct on the Darah section of the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway, 1935

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Americas Most Famous Train. The Twentieth Century Limited, 1935. Creator: Unknown

Americas Most Famous Train. The Twentieth Century Limited, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Americas Most Famous Train. The " Twentieth Century Limited", owned by the New York Central Lines, covers the 961 miles between New York and Chicago in 17 3/4 hours, 1935

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Flying Scotsman Passing Hadley Wood, L. N. E. R. 1926

The Flying Scotsman Passing Hadley Wood, L. N. E. R. 1926
The Flying Scotsman Passing Hadley Wood, L.N.E.R. 1926. From a photograph by F. E. Mackay. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Inside a Greathead Tunnelling Shield, 1926

Inside a Greathead Tunnelling Shield, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Excursion Trains to Blackpool Taking Water from Kirkham Track-Troughs, 1926

Excursion Trains to Blackpool Taking Water from Kirkham Track-Troughs, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Connaught Tunnel, in the Selkirk Mountains. Canadian Pacific Railway, 1926

Connaught Tunnel, in the Selkirk Mountains. Canadian Pacific Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Engine Headlamps and Discs on the Southern Railway, 1926

Engine Headlamps and Discs on the Southern Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Testing A Miniature Atlantic Engine at Northampton, 1926

Testing A Miniature Atlantic Engine at Northampton, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Inside a Restaurant Car Kitchen on the L. M. S. Railway, 1926

Inside a Restaurant Car Kitchen on the L. M. S. Railway, 1926
Inside a Restaurant Car Kitchen on the L.M.S. Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Southern Belle Express, Southern Railway, 1926

The Southern Belle Express, Southern Railway, 1926. From a photograph by F. E. Mackay. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: A Sleeping Berth on the Night Scotsman, London & North Eastern Railway, 1926

A Sleeping Berth on the Night Scotsman, London & North Eastern Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: A 300-Ton American Mallet Type Freight Engine. Pennsylvania Railroad, 1926

A 300-Ton American Mallet Type Freight Engine. Pennsylvania Railroad, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Tunnel Signal and Automatic Train-Stop. London Underground Railways, 1926

Tunnel Signal and Automatic Train-Stop. London Underground Railways, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The West Coast Scotsman At Full Speed Near Tebay, L. M. S. R. 1926

The West Coast Scotsman At Full Speed Near Tebay, L. M. S. R. 1926
The West Coast Scotsman At Full Speed Near Tebay, L.M.S.R. 1926. From a photograph by F. E. Mackay. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: A Holiday Scene at Liverpool Street Station, 1926

A Holiday Scene at Liverpool Street Station, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: On the Footplate of a Great Western Express Engine, 1926

On the Footplate of a Great Western Express Engine, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Smallest Passenger Railway in the World. In Eskdale, Cumberland, 1926

The Smallest Passenger Railway in the World. In Eskdale, Cumberland, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: The Signal-Box at a Tube Railway Junction, 1926

The Signal-Box at a Tube Railway Junction, 1926.From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: G. W. R. Cornish Riviera Limited Express at Full Speed, - Engine Pendennis Castle. 1926

G. W. R. Cornish Riviera Limited Express at Full Speed, - Engine Pendennis Castle. 1926
G.W.R. Cornish Riviera Limited Express at Full Speed, - Engine Pendennis Castle. 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Looking Through the Forth Bridge, 1926

Looking Through the Forth Bridge, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: East Coast Express Crossing the Forth Bridge, 1926

East Coast Express Crossing the Forth Bridge, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: A Steam Excavator at Work on the Edgware Tube Extension, 1926

A Steam Excavator at Work on the Edgware Tube Extension, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Inside the Locomotive Yard Signal-Box, York, 1926

Inside the Locomotive Yard Signal-Box, York, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Swiss Express Leaving The Great St. Gotthard Tunnel, 1926

Swiss Express Leaving The Great St. Gotthard Tunnel, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Descending the Stanserhorn - A Swiss Mountain Railway, 1926

Descending the Stanserhorn - A Swiss Mountain Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Interior of the Latest Type of Tube Coach, 1926

Interior of the Latest Type of Tube Coach, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Interior of Standard Sleeper, Canadian Pacific Railway, 1926

Interior of Standard Sleeper, Canadian Pacific Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: Automatic Ticket and Change Machines at Westminster, 1926

Automatic Ticket and Change Machines at Westminster, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Background imageCecil J Allen Collection: A Heavy Express Train Leaving Kings Cross, L. N. E. B. 1926

A Heavy Express Train Leaving Kings Cross, L. N. E. B. 1926
A Heavy Express Train Leaving Kings Cross, L.N.E.B. 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]


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