1960s british railways hi-res stock photography and images

RM2A9M2TA–1960's British Railways, UK

Vintage 1960s British Railways Train Ticket - Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spa Stock Photo

RM2JC3CK2–Vintage 1960s British Railways Train Ticket - Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spa

Black Five - Stanier Steam Locomotive at Oxley Sheds Wolverhampton 1967 Britain 1960s PICTURE BY DAVID BAGNALL Stock Photo

RMBY903H–Black Five - Stanier Steam Locomotive at Oxley Sheds Wolverhampton 1967 Britain 1960s PICTURE BY DAVID BAGNALL

RMJ8R4T4–1950’s British Railways Logo on side of preserved working train carriage

Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, reopens the Dart Valley Railway, South Devon Railway, 21st May 1969. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to as 'T Stock Photo

RMERJGD8–Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, reopens the Dart Valley Railway, South Devon Railway, 21st May 1969. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to as 'T

Watford's annual Whitsun Carnival parade proceeding along St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK, 1967. A yellow Scammell 'Townsman' has a low-loader flatbed truck. Women with balloons promote British Railways London–Manchester train service. Scammell Lorries was a local Watford company. In front of the tuck is another vehicle in the procession promoting the Volunteer Emergency Service. Behind the truck a man holds a sign in front of a mini-van with the words: PDSA, your help is needed – a vintage 1960s photograph. Stock Photo

RM2WE5GXP–Watford's annual Whitsun Carnival parade proceeding along St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK, 1967. A yellow Scammell 'Townsman' has a low-loader flatbed truck. Women with balloons promote British Railways London–Manchester train service. Scammell Lorries was a local Watford company. In front of the tuck is another vehicle in the procession promoting the Volunteer Emergency Service. Behind the truck a man holds a sign in front of a mini-van with the words: PDSA, your help is needed – a vintage 1960s photograph.

1960 British advertisement for British Railways' London to Paris Golden Arrow service. Stock Photo

RMW9PYER–1960 British advertisement for British Railways' London to Paris Golden Arrow service.

1964, historical, single-funnel steam turbine, SS Maid of Kent, a British railways car carrier or ferry out at sea, near Brittany, France. British railways operated a number of ships from its formation in 1940 and the Maid of Kent was completed in 1959 by William Denny & Bros. Serving the cross-channel route until 198, she could carry up to 1,000 passengers and 190 cars. Stock Photo

RM2B8DM29–1964, historical, single-funnel steam turbine, SS Maid of Kent, a British railways car carrier or ferry out at sea, near Brittany, France. British railways operated a number of ships from its formation in 1940 and the Maid of Kent was completed in 1959 by William Denny & Bros. Serving the cross-channel route until 198, she could carry up to 1,000 passengers and 190 cars.

Advertisement for the Golden Arrow - British Railways Stock Photo

RM2M3RYMT–Advertisement for the Golden Arrow - British Railways

1960s UK British Rail Poster Stock Photo

RMEXR15G–1960s UK British Rail Poster

British Railways station platform gas lamps 1960's Stock Photo

RMEDC7JE–British Railways station platform gas lamps 1960's

Steam train hauled by ex-BR Class 4 tank locomotive standing at Midsomer Norton station HQ of the S&D Jt Rly Trust. Stock Photo

RMH2AFFA–Steam train hauled by ex-BR Class 4 tank locomotive standing at Midsomer Norton station HQ of the S&D Jt Rly Trust.

Driver Bill Jones from Upminster, Essex (right) is congratulated by the General Manager of British Rail's Midland Region,(left) after he had driven one of the region's crack new electrified trains at speeds of 100 miles per hour. Centre is the Footplate Inspector, Bill Fryer. Stock Photo

RMGAP56D–Driver Bill Jones from Upminster, Essex (right) is congratulated by the General Manager of British Rail's Midland Region,(left) after he had driven one of the region's crack new electrified trains at speeds of 100 miles per hour. Centre is the Footplate Inspector, Bill Fryer.

Railways at Work 1960s Re-enactment Event, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire, August 2024 Stock Photo

RF2XWFNTN–Railways at Work 1960s Re-enactment Event, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire, August 2024

A British Rail class 40 diesel locomotive hauling a passenger train past Brockley Whins, South Tyneside, England, UK in the late 1960s. Stock Photo

RM2E1A7WA–A British Rail class 40 diesel locomotive hauling a passenger train past Brockley Whins, South Tyneside, England, UK in the late 1960s.

A used second class Rail ticket between Marske (North Yorkshire) and London Kings Cross, from the late 1960's. Stock Photo

RMDR42J0–A used second class Rail ticket between Marske (North Yorkshire) and London Kings Cross, from the late 1960's.

Toys in the 1960s. A boy at a model railway in a store. It's built with buildings and trees and was a popular hobby at the time. The model trains in the picture are made by british Tri-ang railways. Other famous manufacutrers were Märklin and Fleischmann. Sweden 1962 Stock Photo

RM2HJDDXE–Toys in the 1960s. A boy at a model railway in a store. It's built with buildings and trees and was a popular hobby at the time. The model trains in the picture are made by british Tri-ang railways. Other famous manufacutrers were Märklin and Fleischmann. Sweden 1962

Ingatestone, Essex, UK. 28th Jul, 2024. Organiser UK Railtours is operating a vintage diesel hauled passenger train from London Fenchurch Street station to the Essex seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, initially using a 1960s British Rail Class 33 number D6515 locomotive as far as Harwich. A Class 66 locomotive will then haul the train into Clacton and the return trip to London. 98 Class 33 diesel-electric locomotives were built between 1960 and 1962 for the southern region of British Railways, with the last retired in the mid-1990s Stock Photo

RM2XMGFAG–Ingatestone, Essex, UK. 28th Jul, 2024. Organiser UK Railtours is operating a vintage diesel hauled passenger train from London Fenchurch Street station to the Essex seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, initially using a 1960s British Rail Class 33 number D6515 locomotive as far as Harwich. A Class 66 locomotive will then haul the train into Clacton and the return trip to London. 98 Class 33 diesel-electric locomotives were built between 1960 and 1962 for the southern region of British Railways, with the last retired in the mid-1990s

1960s vintage magazine advertisement advertising BRITISH RAILWAYS business travel Stock Photo

RMDKPXA2–1960s vintage magazine advertisement advertising BRITISH RAILWAYS business travel

Steam trains running on British railways in 1967, towards the end of main line steam, at Carlisle, northern England Stock Photo

RM2AEB26H–Steam trains running on British railways in 1967, towards the end of main line steam, at Carlisle, northern England

Vintage 1960s British Railways Train Services and Timetables Booklet to France Stock Photo

RM2E8M0FH–Vintage 1960s British Railways Train Services and Timetables Booklet to France

British Railways Class BR4/1 4-6-0 Steam Locomotives Wolverhampton 1967 Britain 1960s PICTURE BY DAVID BAGNALL Stock Photo

RMBY9008–British Railways Class BR4/1 4-6-0 Steam Locomotives Wolverhampton 1967 Britain 1960s PICTURE BY DAVID BAGNALL

Vintage CAR FERRY BRITAIN -FRANCE POSTER 1960s pre decimalisation car ferry routes to France travel poster advertsing car ferries to France. : UK Year: 1960's British and French Railways Car Ferries Dover Newhaven to Dieppe Boulogne Calais Dunkerque Stock Photo

RM2TB4K8C–Vintage CAR FERRY BRITAIN -FRANCE POSTER 1960s pre decimalisation car ferry routes to France travel poster advertsing car ferries to France. : UK Year: 1960's British and French Railways Car Ferries Dover Newhaven to Dieppe Boulogne Calais Dunkerque

Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, Photo-call visiting the Bluebell Line in Sussex, England, 1st April 1962. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to Stock Photo

RMERJJ44–Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, Photo-call visiting the Bluebell Line in Sussex, England, 1st April 1962. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to

Truck advertising British Railways London to Manchester train service in Watford Whitsun Carnival parade, St Albans Road, 1967 Stock Photo

RMCNKX9X–Truck advertising British Railways London to Manchester train service in Watford Whitsun Carnival parade, St Albans Road, 1967

The last days of steam in Britain in 1968, taken the month before all steam trains were scrapped by British Railways. Stock Photo

RMBH40MW–The last days of steam in Britain in 1968, taken the month before all steam trains were scrapped by British Railways.

1960s, historical, British Railways diesel locomotive, D842, on rail track, England, UK, pulling carriage W21153. Built in 1960 by North British, the diesel powered Type 4 loco was in service until 1971. Stock Photo

RM2WW0DEK–1960s, historical, British Railways diesel locomotive, D842, on rail track, England, UK, pulling carriage W21153. Built in 1960 by North British, the diesel powered Type 4 loco was in service until 1971.

redundant British Steam Locomotivess undergoing scrapping at Buttigiegs yard in Newport, Monmouthshire, with an 8F Class loco waiting its turn. 22/08/1968 Stock Photo

RMPD1WF3–redundant British Steam Locomotivess undergoing scrapping at Buttigiegs yard in Newport, Monmouthshire, with an 8F Class loco waiting its turn. 22/08/1968

RMEXPCXY–1960s UK British Rail Poster

British Railways Staff Association Sterling Silver medal, issued to the winner of the 1963 Arts and Crafts Competition Stock Photo

RMCCC7WJ–British Railways Staff Association Sterling Silver medal, issued to the winner of the 1963 Arts and Crafts Competition

Steam train hauled by ex-BR Class 4 tank locomotive leaves the Midsomer Norton station HQ of the S&D Jt Rly Trust. Stock Photo

RMH2AFFE–Steam train hauled by ex-BR Class 4 tank locomotive leaves the Midsomer Norton station HQ of the S&D Jt Rly Trust.

original british railways steam locomotive number 46245 city of london at rugby station england uk 1960s Stock Photo

RMJM4512–original british railways steam locomotive number 46245 city of london at rugby station england uk 1960s

RF2XWFNP7–Railways at Work 1960s Re-enactment Event, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire, August 2024

Ventnor Station, Isle of Wight,1960's Stock Photo

RMMPJ0PX–Ventnor Station, Isle of Wight,1960's

An early press photograph of an engine being lowered onto is wheels at the Railway Locomotive works at Doncaster, England. Doncaster railway works located in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. replaced an earlier works at Boston and Peterborough. Like other factories it was comandeered during WWII to make other items like Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by ire in 1940, the new buildings built in 1949 were designed to fit the British Railways standard all steel carriages. Steam train construction finished in 1962. Stock Photo

RM2EBFA6C–An early press photograph of an engine being lowered onto is wheels at the Railway Locomotive works at Doncaster, England. Doncaster railway works located in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. replaced an earlier works at Boston and Peterborough. Like other factories it was comandeered during WWII to make other items like Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by ire in 1940, the new buildings built in 1949 were designed to fit the British Railways standard all steel carriages. Steam train construction finished in 1962.

Original old vintage 1960s magazine advert dated 1964. Advertisement advertising British Railways overnight sleeper service Stock Photo

RMH2GAGY–Original old vintage 1960s magazine advert dated 1964. Advertisement advertising British Railways overnight sleeper service

RM2XMGFCY–Ingatestone, Essex, UK. 28th Jul, 2024. Organiser UK Railtours is operating a vintage diesel hauled passenger train from London Fenchurch Street station to the Essex seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, initially using a 1960s British Rail Class 33 number D6515 locomotive as far as Harwich. A Class 66 locomotive will then haul the train into Clacton and the return trip to London. 98 Class 33 diesel-electric locomotives were built between 1960 and 1962 for the southern region of British Railways, with the last retired in the mid-1990s

Advertisement for BRITISH RAILWAYS CAR CARRYING SERVICES magazine advert circa 1964 Stock Photo

RMDE39CW–Advertisement for BRITISH RAILWAYS CAR CARRYING SERVICES magazine advert circa 1964

1968 working Steam train on British Railways, Carlisle Kingmoor, Northern England, UK, prior to the end of steam on BR Stock Photo

RM2A9F11A–1968 working Steam train on British Railways, Carlisle Kingmoor, Northern England, UK, prior to the end of steam on BR

Vintage 1960s British Railways Train Services and Timetables Booklet to Holland Stock Photo

RM2E8XRDM–Vintage 1960s British Railways Train Services and Timetables Booklet to Holland

British Railways worker inspecting inside of steam locomotive boiler at Wolverhampton in 1967. Britain Uk dirty job jobs working class Stock Photo

RMCY11EN–British Railways worker inspecting inside of steam locomotive boiler at Wolverhampton in 1967. Britain Uk dirty job jobs working class

British Railways Crest as used on coaching stock from 1956 until the late 1960s Stock Photo

RMDTFGAP–British Railways Crest as used on coaching stock from 1956 until the late 1960s

RMERJHM3–Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, reopens the Dart Valley Railway, South Devon Railway, 21st May 1969. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to as 'T

A 1950s advert for British Railways freight services of fresh food and milk. The advert appeared in a magazine published in the UK in February 1952. The illustration features milk churns and a steam locomotive hauling milk wagons. At this time rail freight was a very important part of the rail network and post-war some food items were still being rationed. Milk trains were common on the railways of Great Britain from the early 1930s to the late 1960s. But by 1981 all transport of milk was made by road. Stock Photo

RM2B7J5WR–A 1950s advert for British Railways freight services of fresh food and milk. The advert appeared in a magazine published in the UK in February 1952. The illustration features milk churns and a steam locomotive hauling milk wagons. At this time rail freight was a very important part of the rail network and post-war some food items were still being rationed. Milk trains were common on the railways of Great Britain from the early 1930s to the late 1960s. But by 1981 all transport of milk was made by road.

Old British Railways engine roster board in West Coast Railway Company's Carnforth Depot. Stock Photo

RMB3H55Y–Old British Railways engine roster board in West Coast Railway Company's Carnforth Depot.

1960s, historical, a British Railway steam locomotive 92216, on rail track pulling freight wagons, England, UK. With a distinctive design, the BR Class 9F steam locomotives were used to pull heavy freight wagons, at speed, over long distances, but were also used on passenger trains. The last steam locomotive built by British Railways in 1960 was a class 9F, the 92220 Evening Star. Stock Photo

RM2WTTM36–1960s, historical, a British Railway steam locomotive 92216, on rail track pulling freight wagons, England, UK. With a distinctive design, the BR Class 9F steam locomotives were used to pull heavy freight wagons, at speed, over long distances, but were also used on passenger trains. The last steam locomotive built by British Railways in 1960 was a class 9F, the 92220 Evening Star.

The scrapman's cutting torch is in action as an ex-British Railways Southern Region Bulleid pacific steam locomotive is reduced to its last elements at Cashmore's scrapyard, Newport, adding to the ever-growing heap of steam engine bits Newport 29/12/1967 Stock Photo

RMPD1WF4–The scrapman's cutting torch is in action as an ex-British Railways Southern Region Bulleid pacific steam locomotive is reduced to its last elements at Cashmore's scrapyard, Newport, adding to the ever-growing heap of steam engine bits Newport 29/12/1967

British Railways steam locomotive WD 2-8-0 90321 at Boldon Colliery station, north east England 1967 Stock Photo

RMDR3X06–British Railways steam locomotive WD 2-8-0 90321 at Boldon Colliery station, north east England 1967

A Double Fairlie is seen shortly after departing Miniford on the Ffestiniog railway Stock Photo

RFW76C05–A Double Fairlie is seen shortly after departing Miniford on the Ffestiniog railway

RMH2AFF9–Steam train hauled by ex-BR Class 4 tank locomotive leaves the Midsomer Norton station HQ of the S&D Jt Rly Trust.

brithish rail steam loco crossing bridge over the oxford canal with narrow boats below and rugby radio masts in the background 1960s england uk Stock Photo

RMM141DP–brithish rail steam loco crossing bridge over the oxford canal with narrow boats below and rugby radio masts in the background 1960s england uk

RF2XWFNWK–Railways at Work 1960s Re-enactment Event, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire, August 2024

Passenger looking out of the drop light window in the door of 1960's British Rail MK 1 railway carriage, charter train operated by West coast Railways Stock Photo

RM2HXGRMA–Passenger looking out of the drop light window in the door of 1960's British Rail MK 1 railway carriage, charter train operated by West coast Railways

An early photograph of a carriage being lowered onto its wheels at the the Railway Locomotive carriage works at Doncaster, England. Doncaster railway works located in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. replaced an earlier works at Boston and Peterborough. Like other factories it was comandeered during WWII to make other items like Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by ire in 1940, the new buildings built in 1949 were designed to fit the British Railways standard all steel carriages. Steam train construction finished in 1962. Stock Photo

RM2EBFRX7–An early photograph of a carriage being lowered onto its wheels at the the Railway Locomotive carriage works at Doncaster, England. Doncaster railway works located in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. replaced an earlier works at Boston and Peterborough. Like other factories it was comandeered during WWII to make other items like Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by ire in 1940, the new buildings built in 1949 were designed to fit the British Railways standard all steel carriages. Steam train construction finished in 1962.

Waiting for the London train - circa 1969 New Barnet station Stock Photo

RMAC679F–Waiting for the London train - circa 1969 New Barnet station

Vintage Class 47 diesel locomotive with special charter train passing under Gypsy Bridge, Chalkwell. West Coast Railways British Rail Class 47 Stock Photo

RM2RMK4YC–Vintage Class 47 diesel locomotive with special charter train passing under Gypsy Bridge, Chalkwell. West Coast Railways British Rail Class 47

Vintage (1960's) Tri-ang Railways R553 Caledonian 4-2-2 Single Locomotive with R554 matching Tender. Stock Photo

RME37A5D–Vintage (1960's) Tri-ang Railways R553 Caledonian 4-2-2 Single Locomotive with R554 matching Tender.

1968 working Steam train on British Railways, Leeds City Station, Northern England, UK, prior to the end of steam on BR Stock Photo

RM2A9F11C–1968 working Steam train on British Railways, Leeds City Station, Northern England, UK, prior to the end of steam on BR

Old 1960s British Railway Train Ticket Stock Photo

RM2HCTMEW–Old 1960s British Railway Train Ticket

Diesel train locomotive driver Wolverhampton 1967 Picture by DAVE BAGNALL 1960s British Railways Britain Stock Photo

RMH8FPTM–Diesel train locomotive driver Wolverhampton 1967 Picture by DAVE BAGNALL 1960s British Railways Britain

RMMC69TC–Ventnor Station,Isle of Wight,1960's

Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, Photo-call taking a ride on a diesel engine, 22nd February 1962. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to as 'The B Stock Photo

RMERJJX1–Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, Photo-call taking a ride on a diesel engine, 22nd February 1962. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to as 'The B

A 1960s advert for British Rail’s overnight sleeper trains. The advert appeared in a magazine published in the UK in March 1965. The photograph shows a child tucked up in a berth alongside a teddy bear. The map shows quite an extensive network of routes. Sleeper trains have operated in Britain since Victorian times and offered comfortable overnight accommodation on long distance journeys, allowing passengers to leave their home in the evening and arrive at the destination the following morning – vintage 1960s graphics for editorial use. Stock Photo

RM2H744D9–A 1960s advert for British Rail’s overnight sleeper trains. The advert appeared in a magazine published in the UK in March 1965. The photograph shows a child tucked up in a berth alongside a teddy bear. The map shows quite an extensive network of routes. Sleeper trains have operated in Britain since Victorian times and offered comfortable overnight accommodation on long distance journeys, allowing passengers to leave their home in the evening and arrive at the destination the following morning – vintage 1960s graphics for editorial use.

An unusual survivor of another age, an enamel British Railways (not British Rail) sign at Lowestoft Central Station. Now (2018) Lowestoft station. Stock Photo

RMPK83CX–An unusual survivor of another age, an enamel British Railways (not British Rail) sign at Lowestoft Central Station. Now (2018) Lowestoft station.

1960s, historical, British Railways diesel locomotive D841 (No 1C 41) on rail track, England, UK. Built by the North British Locomotive Company in 1960, it was in service unitl 1971. Stock Photo

RM2WW0DH9–1960s, historical, British Railways diesel locomotive D841 (No 1C 41) on rail track, England, UK. Built by the North British Locomotive Company in 1960, it was in service unitl 1971.

Old British Railways emblem. Swindon Railway Works England UK Stock Photo

RMGME83K–Old British Railways emblem. Swindon Railway Works England UK

British Railways steam locomotive WD 2-8-0 90348 approaches Boldon Colliery station, north east England 1967 Stock Photo

RMDR3X0E–British Railways steam locomotive WD 2-8-0 90348 approaches Boldon Colliery station, north east England 1967

Royal Scot class Steam locomotive No.46100 storms through Warrington Bank Quay Station with a special Railtour to Carlise. Stock Photo

RFW6MP2D–Royal Scot class Steam locomotive No.46100 storms through Warrington Bank Quay Station with a special Railtour to Carlise.

Re-living the early 1960's as a 9F steam loco powers a train up a steep gradient on the Mid-Hants Railway ikn an echo of the S&D Rly 'Pines Express'. Stock Photo

RMHTHDE9–Re-living the early 1960's as a 9F steam loco powers a train up a steep gradient on the Mid-Hants Railway ikn an echo of the S&D Rly 'Pines Express'.

original british railways steam train west country class 34002 salisbury approaching portsmouth harbour in the 1960s Stock Photo

RMGM2E0E–original british railways steam train west country class 34002 salisbury approaching portsmouth harbour in the 1960s

RF2XWFNWB–Railways at Work 1960s Re-enactment Event, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire, August 2024

A steam train on the Eastern Region of British Railways, about to depart from Liverpool Street Station, London, England. Stock Photo

RM2M965B7–A steam train on the Eastern Region of British Railways, about to depart from Liverpool Street Station, London, England.

Dr Richard Beeching holds aloft a copy of the pamphlet 'The Reshaping of British Railways', in Marylebone, London. Stock Photo

RMG7E9FW–Dr Richard Beeching holds aloft a copy of the pamphlet 'The Reshaping of British Railways', in Marylebone, London.

34018 and others at Basingstoke 1965-67 Stock Photo

RM2T15PY7–34018 and others at Basingstoke 1965-67

Vintage Class 47 diesel locomotive with special charter train passing Chalkwell, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. West Coast Railways British Rail Class 47 Stock Photo

RM2RMK4Y8–Vintage Class 47 diesel locomotive with special charter train passing Chalkwell, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. West Coast Railways British Rail Class 47

RME37A5F–Vintage (1960's) Tri-ang Railways R553 Caledonian 4-2-2 Single Locomotive with R554 matching Tender.

Steam trains running on British railways in 1967, towards the end of main line steam at Stockport, Lancashire, Northern England, UK Stock Photo

RM2AEB26G–Steam trains running on British railways in 1967, towards the end of main line steam at Stockport, Lancashire, Northern England, UK

RM2HCTMG8–Old 1960s British Railway Train Ticket

Great Western Railway Castle class 4-6-0 steam locomotive 7001 'Sir James Milne' at Wolverhampton 1961 Stock Photo

RMF72156–Great Western Railway Castle class 4-6-0 steam locomotive 7001 'Sir James Milne' at Wolverhampton 1961

RMMC41FC–Ventnor Station,Isle of Wight,1960's

Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, pictured in his office, 15th March 1961. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to as 'The Beeching Report', which led to far- reaching changes in the railway network, popularly known as the Beeching Axe. Source Wikipedia. Stock Photo

RMERJGNW–Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, pictured in his office, 15th March 1961. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to as 'The Beeching Report', which led to far- reaching changes in the railway network, popularly known as the Beeching Axe. Source Wikipedia.

Original advert in 1960s boy's hobby magazine for HORNBY DUBLO made by MECCANO Stock Photo

RMC1KT6B–Original advert in 1960s boy's hobby magazine for HORNBY DUBLO made by MECCANO

RMPK83CF–An unusual survivor of another age, an enamel British Railways (not British Rail) sign at Lowestoft Central Station. Now (2018) Lowestoft station.

1960s, historical, The Mayflower passenger train service being pulled by a diesel-hydraulic locomotive, (AA 41) Class 52 on railway track,. England, UK. The original Mayflower passenger train service was introduced in 1957 by Great Western Railways, pulled by a King Class steam locomotive and operated on the London Paddington to Plymouth line. In the early 60s the service was transfered over to a diesel trains of the Class 42 and the Class 52, before the service was withdrawn in 1965. Stock Photo

RM2WR98FY–1960s, historical, The Mayflower passenger train service being pulled by a diesel-hydraulic locomotive, (AA 41) Class 52 on railway track,. England, UK. The original Mayflower passenger train service was introduced in 1957 by Great Western Railways, pulled by a King Class steam locomotive and operated on the London Paddington to Plymouth line. In the early 60s the service was transfered over to a diesel trains of the Class 42 and the Class 52, before the service was withdrawn in 1965.

RMGME83E–Old British Railways emblem. Swindon Railway Works England UK

British Railways steam locomotive WD 2-8-0 90348 approaches Tile Shed crossing, Boldon north east England 1967 Stock Photo

RMDR3X0F–British Railways steam locomotive WD 2-8-0 90348 approaches Tile Shed crossing, Boldon north east England 1967

Super D 49395 passes little Burrs on the ELR during the railways October steam gala Stock Photo

RFWDDEM1–Super D 49395 passes little Burrs on the ELR during the railways October steam gala

LMS Stanier Class 5 45444 taking water under the coal tower at Carnforth in the last days of steam on British Railways in 1968 Stock Photo

RMBH3PMB–LMS Stanier Class 5 45444 taking water under the coal tower at Carnforth in the last days of steam on British Railways in 1968

original british rail steam loco number 46245 city of london at rugby midland station 1960s Stock Photo

RMR279M6–original british rail steam loco number 46245 city of london at rugby midland station 1960s

RF2XWFP0H–Railways at Work 1960s Re-enactment Event, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire, August 2024

Sharnal Street station, Kent. Image taken 2 days before its closure to passengers on 4th December 1961 with the following year closure to freight on 20 August 1962. The railway was part of the Hundred of Hoo and ran between High Halstow Halt and Beluncle Halt. The small station originally had just one platform with a second one added in 1935 The station buildings were demolished in 1967 Some of the sidings can still be seen near Medway Power Station. Stock Photo

RMW26MKD–Sharnal Street station, Kent. Image taken 2 days before its closure to passengers on 4th December 1961 with the following year closure to freight on 20 August 1962. The railway was part of the Hundred of Hoo and ran between High Halstow Halt and Beluncle Halt. The small station originally had just one platform with a second one added in 1935 The station buildings were demolished in 1967 Some of the sidings can still be seen near Medway Power Station.

Dr Richard Beeching (R), Chairman of the British Railways Board, examines the newly-painted arch spans of Paddington Station's Brunel roof. With Dr Beeching are Mr S. E. Raymond (L), Mr G.A.V Phillips and Mr P. Peyman. Stock Photo

RMG7E9FT–Dr Richard Beeching (R), Chairman of the British Railways Board, examines the newly-painted arch spans of Paddington Station's Brunel roof. With Dr Beeching are Mr S. E. Raymond (L), Mr G.A.V Phillips and Mr P. Peyman.

RM2T15PY3–34018 and others at Basingstoke 1965-67

RM2XMGFB2–Ingatestone, Essex, UK. 28th Jul, 2024. Organiser UK Railtours is operating a vintage diesel hauled passenger train from London Fenchurch Street station to the Essex seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, initially using a 1960s British Rail Class 33 number D6515 locomotive as far as Harwich. A Class 66 locomotive will then haul the train into Clacton and the return trip to London. 98 Class 33 diesel-electric locomotives were built between 1960 and 1962 for the southern region of British Railways, with the last retired in the mid-1990s

Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. 1963. Passengers aboard the ‘Maid of Kent’ cross-channel ferry looking out towards the beach, Plage de Boulogne as the boat enters the Port of Boulogne. The Maid of Kent was built by William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton, Scotland and completed in 1959. It served on the Dover to Boulogne route up until 1982, originally with the British Transport Commission (later British Railways Board) and then Sealink (U.K.) Ltd from 1979. Stock Photo

RM2K5HA58–Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. 1963. Passengers aboard the ‘Maid of Kent’ cross-channel ferry looking out towards the beach, Plage de Boulogne as the boat enters the Port of Boulogne. The Maid of Kent was built by William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton, Scotland and completed in 1959. It served on the Dover to Boulogne route up until 1982, originally with the British Transport Commission (later British Railways Board) and then Sealink (U.K.) Ltd from 1979.

Steam trains sillouetted against setting sun, British Rail, in the 1960's, West Yorkshire, northern England, UK Stock Photo

RF2X85FJ3–Steam trains sillouetted against setting sun, British Rail, in the 1960's, West Yorkshire, northern England, UK

RM2HCTMFR–Old 1960s British Railway Train Ticket

Wellington Railway Station 1966 Stock Photo

RMFFHXTM–Wellington Railway Station 1966

West Coast Railways Class 47 No. 47813 passes Standish Junction, Gloucestershire Stock Photo

RM2R5MK48–West Coast Railways Class 47 No. 47813 passes Standish Junction, Gloucestershire

RMERJJT4–Dr Richard Beeching, Chairman of British Railways, pictured in his office, 15th March 1961. He became a household name in Britain in the early 1960s for his report 'The Reshaping of British Railways', commonly referred to as 'The Beeching Report', which led to far- reaching changes in the railway network, popularly known as the Beeching Axe. Source Wikipedia.

1960s british railways Stock Photos and Images

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