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Midlands and Great Western Railway (Ireland) 2-4-0 locomotive 'Rob Roy' built by Neilson & Co. 1873. Photograph. Stock Photo

RMD96HJM–Midlands and Great Western Railway (Ireland) 2-4-0 locomotive 'Rob Roy' built by Neilson & Co. 1873. Photograph.

Caledonian Railway Class 98 2-4-0 steam locomotive No.35 in photographic grey Stock Photo

RMFW4M16–Caledonian Railway Class 98 2-4-0 steam locomotive No.35 in photographic grey

Sindh, 2-4-0 locomotive. Inscribed verso 'Old GIPR 4 passenger engine built by Kitson in 18- and sold to old IMRy [Indian Midland Railway] in - Since reverted to GIPR'. Stock Photo

RM2M99Y5X–Sindh, 2-4-0 locomotive. Inscribed verso 'Old GIPR 4 passenger engine built by Kitson in 18- and sold to old IMRy [Indian Midland Railway] in - Since reverted to GIPR'.

Class 2-4-0 locomotive No 910 inThe National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, England, UK Stock Photo

RMC16Y8G–Class 2-4-0 locomotive No 910 inThe National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham, England, UK

Locomotive no 435: 2-4-0 rebuilt Express engine Stock Photo

RMJ0FPFE–Locomotive no 435: 2-4-0 rebuilt Express engine

Midlands and Great Western Railway (Ireland) 2-4-0 locomotive 'Rob Roy', 1873. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CNP2–Midlands and Great Western Railway (Ireland) 2-4-0 locomotive 'Rob Roy', 1873. Artist: Unknown

RMHTMK2M–Midlands and Great Western Railway (Ireland) 2-4-0 locomotive 'Rob Roy' built by Neilson & Co.1873. Photograph

2-4-0 Locomotive section engineering drawing blueprint c1900 old antique Stock Photo

RF2H80GA2–2-4-0 Locomotive section engineering drawing blueprint c1900 old antique

William Dean's Barnum Class 2-4-0s were introduced onto the Great Western in 1889. Stock Photo

RMFWNMX3–William Dean's Barnum Class 2-4-0s were introduced onto the Great Western in 1889.

1 'Little Yarra' Baldwin 2-4-0 locomotive of Powelltown Tramway Stock Photo

RMPDPCXK–1 'Little Yarra' Baldwin 2-4-0 locomotive of Powelltown Tramway

Locomotive type 2-4-0 'Andaluzas' (year 1942-1943). Model. More than one hundred units were built in the first big manufacturing and assembly line in Spain, in the factory 'La Maquinista Terrestre y Marítima' in Barcelona. Power: 2052 horsepower, weight: 80 tons, total length with tender: 21095 mm. Stock Photo

RM2D6A9GR–Locomotive type 2-4-0 'Andaluzas' (year 1942-1943). Model. More than one hundred units were built in the first big manufacturing and assembly line in Spain, in the factory 'La Maquinista Terrestre y Marítima' in Barcelona. Power: 2052 horsepower, weight: 80 tons, total length with tender: 21095 mm.

Negative - Victorian Railways F-class 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive & Crew on the Turntable, Daylesford, Victoria, 1890, Copy of a black & white photograph depicting one of the 2-4-0 type steam passenger locomotives built by the Phoenix Foundry, of Ballarat, during the late 1870s, for use on the country branch lines or 'light lines' that were built throughout central Victoria between 1873 and 1893. The engines were built in two batches Nos.126-144 (even numbers only), which went into service in 1876-77 Stock Photo

RM2A2WDP3–Negative - Victorian Railways F-class 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive & Crew on the Turntable, Daylesford, Victoria, 1890, Copy of a black & white photograph depicting one of the 2-4-0 type steam passenger locomotives built by the Phoenix Foundry, of Ballarat, during the late 1870s, for use on the country branch lines or 'light lines' that were built throughout central Victoria between 1873 and 1893. The engines were built in two batches Nos.126-144 (even numbers only), which went into service in 1876-77

'Photograph of the French 2-4-0 locomotive SUMBER 58188 taken on December 10, 1918 at Camp Pullman, France. This image is part of the collection of American Military Activities during World War One. It was taken by a photographer from the Signal Corps and received on July 15, 1919.' Stock Photo

RM2RC9607–'Photograph of the French 2-4-0 locomotive SUMBER 58188 taken on December 10, 1918 at Camp Pullman, France. This image is part of the collection of American Military Activities during World War One. It was taken by a photographer from the Signal Corps and received on July 15, 1919.'

Antique c1910 photograph of a 2-4-0T tank locomotive, designated RA607 possibly for Richmond & Alleghany Railroad, with water tank and sandbox. Location unknown, USA. Stock Photo

RMF0W82P–Antique c1910 photograph of a 2-4-0T tank locomotive, designated RA607 possibly for Richmond & Alleghany Railroad, with water tank and sandbox. Location unknown, USA.

Front view of 2-4-0 No 790 'Hardwicke' steam locomotive on display at the National Railway Museum in York Stock Photo

RMAR1D2K–Front view of 2-4-0 No 790 'Hardwicke' steam locomotive on display at the National Railway Museum in York

Winwick Cheshire United Kingdom. 18th June 2018. The world’s most famous steam locomotive, LNER A3 Class 4-6-2 no 60103 Flying Scotsman seen crossing Stock Photo

RMP3Y13G–Winwick Cheshire United Kingdom. 18th June 2018. The world’s most famous steam locomotive, LNER A3 Class 4-6-2 no 60103 Flying Scotsman seen crossing

Postage stamp from Cuba depicting a 2-4-0 early steam locomotive/ Stock Photo

RMKC9N24–Postage stamp from Cuba depicting a 2-4-0 early steam locomotive/

London North Western Railway No. 790 2-4-0 express passenger locomotive built Crewe 1873 on display in the Museum at Shildon Stock Photo

RMMNR2BP–London North Western Railway No. 790 2-4-0 express passenger locomotive built Crewe 1873 on display in the Museum at Shildon

Steam locomotive 76084 at Sheringham Railway Station. Stock Photo

RFTXG3FJ–Steam locomotive 76084 at Sheringham Railway Station.

Engraving depicting a 2-4-0 locomotive for the Bergisch-Marische Railway designed by Archibald Sturrock and built by J. Fowler & Co., of Leeds. Archibald Sturrock (1816-1909) a Scottish mechanical engineer who was born at Petruchie, Angus, Scotland. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR59BX–Engraving depicting a 2-4-0 locomotive for the Bergisch-Marische Railway designed by Archibald Sturrock and built by J. Fowler & Co., of Leeds. Archibald Sturrock (1816-1909) a Scottish mechanical engineer who was born at Petruchie, Angus, Scotland. Dated 19th century

Caledonian Railway 2-4-0 steam locomotive No.14 built in 1871 in photographic grey Stock Photo

RMFTBK4K–Caledonian Railway 2-4-0 steam locomotive No.14 built in 1871 in photographic grey

RM2M96E89–Locomotive 722 2-4-0

1838 Liverpool and Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion departing Keighley station in 1981with a evening train for Haworth Stock Photo

RF2HJJB7W–1838 Liverpool and Manchester Railway 0-4-2 Lion departing Keighley station in 1981with a evening train for Haworth

Locomotive no 486: 2-4-0 [four coupled] passenger Express Stock Photo

RMJ0FPR4–Locomotive no 486: 2-4-0 [four coupled] passenger Express

Great Western Railway Collet 0-4-2 Tank Engine number 1466 at Didcot Railway Centre. Stock Photo

RME6TNE4–Great Western Railway Collet 0-4-2 Tank Engine number 1466 at Didcot Railway Centre.

Paris-Orleans Express Locomotive. Originally a 4-6-2 engine built in 1907. Adapted in 1931 to a 4-8-0 engine to carry heavy Stock Photo

RMERG1F6–Paris-Orleans Express Locomotive. Originally a 4-6-2 engine built in 1907. Adapted in 1931 to a 4-8-0 engine to carry heavy

2-4-0 Locomotive section engineering drawing blueprint (1) c1900 old Stock Photo

RF2H80G9X–2-4-0 Locomotive section engineering drawing blueprint (1) c1900 old

A pair of British Railways standard designs, the 9F 2-10-0 and BR Standard Class 4-6-0 abandoned at Carnforth after a short work Stock Photo

RMG96CMM–A pair of British Railways standard designs, the 9F 2-10-0 and BR Standard Class 4-6-0 abandoned at Carnforth after a short work

1 'Little Yarra' Baldwin 2-4-0 locomotive at centre and 'Shay' locomotive of Powelltown Tramway Stock Photo

RMPDPCXJ–1 'Little Yarra' Baldwin 2-4-0 locomotive at centre and 'Shay' locomotive of Powelltown Tramway

engraving of Victorian steam engine Stock Photo

RFRDW5BF–engraving of Victorian steam engine

Negative - Victorian Railways F-Class 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive Hauling a Mixed Goods & Passenger Train, Waubra, Victoria, 1910, Copy of a black & white photograph depicting one of the 2-4-0 type steam passenger locomotives built by the Phoenix Foundry, of Ballarat, during the late 1870s, for use on the country branch lines or 'light lines' that were built throughout central Victoria between 1873 and 1893. The engines were built in two batches Nos.126-144 (even numbers only), which went into service in 1876-77 Stock Photo

RM2A2WFEC–Negative - Victorian Railways F-Class 2-4-0 Steam Locomotive Hauling a Mixed Goods & Passenger Train, Waubra, Victoria, 1910, Copy of a black & white photograph depicting one of the 2-4-0 type steam passenger locomotives built by the Phoenix Foundry, of Ballarat, during the late 1870s, for use on the country branch lines or 'light lines' that were built throughout central Victoria between 1873 and 1893. The engines were built in two batches Nos.126-144 (even numbers only), which went into service in 1876-77

Side view drawing of the Baldwin 4-2-0 locomotive Brandywine and its tender. Brandywine was built in 1835 for the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad ca. 1920 Stock Photo

RM2J8X7KB–Side view drawing of the Baldwin 4-2-0 locomotive Brandywine and its tender. Brandywine was built in 1835 for the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad ca. 1920

London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Locomotive No 5, 'Ganymede' and tender, c1873. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMAJA2MC–London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Locomotive No 5, 'Ganymede' and tender, c1873. Artist: Unknown

RMAR1DDG–Front view of 2-4-0 No 790 'Hardwicke' steam locomotive on display at the National Railway Museum in York

RMP3Y132–Winwick Cheshire United Kingdom. 18th June 2018. The world’s most famous steam locomotive, LNER A3 Class 4-6-2 no 60103 Flying Scotsman seen crossing

Postage stamp from Cuba depicting a Baldwin 0-402 steam locomotive from 1878 Stock Photo

RMKC9RE0–Postage stamp from Cuba depicting a Baldwin 0-402 steam locomotive from 1878

RMRKD91G–London North Western Railway No. 790 2-4-0 express passenger locomotive built Crewe 1873 on display in the Museum at Shildon

The LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 44871 steam train speeding through Settle station en route to Carlisle (2) Stock Photo

RMFCWEME–The LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 44871 steam train speeding through Settle station en route to Carlisle (2)

Engraving depicting a 2-4-0 locomotive for the Great Northern Railway designed by Archibald Sturrock and built by J. Fowler & Co., of Leeds. Archibald Sturrock (1816-1909) a Scottish mechanical engineer who was born at Petruchie, Angus, Scotland. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR59BF–Engraving depicting a 2-4-0 locomotive for the Great Northern Railway designed by Archibald Sturrock and built by J. Fowler & Co., of Leeds. Archibald Sturrock (1816-1909) a Scottish mechanical engineer who was born at Petruchie, Angus, Scotland. Dated 19th century

NBR 2-4-0 steam locomotive No.355 by the Scott Monument in Princes Street Edinburgh in the 1880s Stock Photo

RMGF85EC–NBR 2-4-0 steam locomotive No.355 by the Scott Monument in Princes Street Edinburgh in the 1880s

RM2M96E8P–Locomotive no 7 2-4-0

BR standard class 4260 76084 steam locomotive on the poppy line Stock Photo

RFKDYE26–BR standard class 4260 76084 steam locomotive on the poppy line

RMJ0FPAB–Locomotive 722: 2-4-0

1897 Decauville 0-4-2 Steam Locomotive Stock Photo

RMM253A8–1897 Decauville 0-4-2 Steam Locomotive

'Remembrance' Express Locomotive. Named in memory of employess of L.B. and S.C.R who died in WW1. A 4-6-0 981/2 ton engine. Stock Photo

RMERG1EX–'Remembrance' Express Locomotive. Named in memory of employess of L.B. and S.C.R who died in WW1. A 4-6-0 981/2 ton engine.

Holden E4 (GER T26) 2-4-0 Locomotive 420. Great Eastern Railway c1891 print Stock Photo

RF2H80GA4–Holden E4 (GER T26) 2-4-0 Locomotive 420. Great Eastern Railway c1891 print

“Sally”, a standard 2 foot gauge Bagnall 0-4-0ST of 1930 at work on the Tipong Colliery system in Upper Assam. Stock Photo

RMGHEHXJ–“Sally”, a standard 2 foot gauge Bagnall 0-4-0ST of 1930 at work on the Tipong Colliery system in Upper Assam.

A popular Shropshire tourist attraction, the Severn Valley Railway offers seasonal halloween specials. A steam hauled ghost train arrives at Arley station after a lights out trip along the Severn Valley Railway. For three nights revellers enjoy lights out steam travel in the eery darkness passing through halloween dressed stations on the way to Arley station near Bewdley where special lighting, smoke and actors created the full haunted station experience. Preserved Ivatt class 4 2-6-0 steam engine 43106, 'Flying Pig' is seen departing Arley for the return trip to Kidderminster. Stock Photo

RMKFHPK9–A popular Shropshire tourist attraction, the Severn Valley Railway offers seasonal halloween specials. A steam hauled ghost train arrives at Arley station after a lights out trip along the Severn Valley Railway. For three nights revellers enjoy lights out steam travel in the eery darkness passing through halloween dressed stations on the way to Arley station near Bewdley where special lighting, smoke and actors created the full haunted station experience. Preserved Ivatt class 4 2-6-0 steam engine 43106, 'Flying Pig' is seen departing Arley for the return trip to Kidderminster.

1917 Baldwin 'Pershing' steam engine locomotive 300 pushing larger 610 engine into maintenance shed of 'Texas State Railroad', Palestine, Texas. Stock Photo

RMCPF3FC–1917 Baldwin 'Pershing' steam engine locomotive 300 pushing larger 610 engine into maintenance shed of 'Texas State Railroad', Palestine, Texas.

Steam Locomotive Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 number 43106 approaching the railway station, Arley, England, UK. Stock Photo

RMEYGANC–Steam Locomotive Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 number 43106 approaching the railway station, Arley, England, UK.

Side view drawing of the Norris 4-2-0 locomotive Victoria with tender; this locomotive was built in 1839 for the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway in England ca. 1920 Stock Photo

RM2J8X7CD–Side view drawing of the Norris 4-2-0 locomotive Victoria with tender; this locomotive was built in 1839 for the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway in England ca. 1920

London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Locomotive No 148, 'Colne' with its tender, c1880. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMAJA2MD–London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Locomotive No 148, 'Colne' with its tender, c1880. Artist: Unknown

4-2-0 steam locomotive 'George Washington' 1836 Stock Photo

RM2E1KKW4–4-2-0 steam locomotive 'George Washington' 1836

RMP3Y12X–Winwick Cheshire United Kingdom. 18th June 2018. The world’s most famous steam locomotive, LNER A3 Class 4-6-2 no 60103 Flying Scotsman seen crossing

Foreground, Ivatt 2MT class 2-6-2T locomotive No. 41312 and beyond, 76017, British Railways Standard Class 4MT locomotive, Mid-Hants Steam Railway, UK Stock Photo

RF2CBW1X6–Foreground, Ivatt 2MT class 2-6-2T locomotive No. 41312 and beyond, 76017, British Railways Standard Class 4MT locomotive, Mid-Hants Steam Railway, UK

Drivers cab London North Western Railway No. 790 2-4-0 express passenger locomotive built Crewe 1873 on display in the Museum at Shildon Stock Photo

RM2K6Y69B–Drivers cab London North Western Railway No. 790 2-4-0 express passenger locomotive built Crewe 1873 on display in the Museum at Shildon

Metrpolitan railway no 1 class E 0-4-2 tank locomotive at North Weald station on the Epping and Ongar railway Stock Photo

RMW2K8P4–Metrpolitan railway no 1 class E 0-4-2 tank locomotive at North Weald station on the Epping and Ongar railway

North Staffordshire Railway steam Locomotive No 14 and its tender. This 2-4-0 locomotive, pictured with driver and fireman on the footplate, was built by Dubs & Co. of Glasgow and delivered in 1875. Photograph. Stock Photo

RMD96NM9–North Staffordshire Railway steam Locomotive No 14 and its tender. This 2-4-0 locomotive, pictured with driver and fireman on the footplate, was built by Dubs & Co. of Glasgow and delivered in 1875. Photograph.

Caledonian Railway Class 98 2-4-0 locomotive rebuilt by Dugald Drummond as Class 30 No.35 Stock Photo

RMFTBK4F–Caledonian Railway Class 98 2-4-0 locomotive rebuilt by Dugald Drummond as Class 30 No.35

RM2M96ER9–Locomotive no 26 2-4-0

RFKDYE29–BR standard class 4260 76084 steam locomotive on the poppy line

RMJ0FPWD–Locomotive no 15: 2-4-0

RMM2539C–1897 Decauville 0-4-2 Steam Locomotive

Steam locomotive 76079 BR standard Class 4 2-6-0 at Grosmont manoevering prior day's work on the North York Moors Heritage Stock Photo

RMFKNR8R–Steam locomotive 76079 BR standard Class 4 2-6-0 at Grosmont manoevering prior day's work on the North York Moors Heritage

RF2H80GEE–Holden E4 (GER T26) 2-4-0 Locomotive 420. Great Eastern Railway c1891 print

The fluttering flags celebrate Independence Day in August as an Indonesia State Railway B50 Class 2-4-0 heads an early morning p Stock Photo

RMGHEJW8–The fluttering flags celebrate Independence Day in August as an Indonesia State Railway B50 Class 2-4-0 heads an early morning p

Gavin East, project manager of the Railway Preservation Society, pictured with Derwent II, a diesel locomotive donated by engineering firm Whessoe. 20th May 1990. Derwent 2, locomotive is an 0-4-0 Ruston & Hornsby Diesel Electric built in 1949 and worked at Whessoe Engineering Ltd. Stock Photo

RMETNRK1–Gavin East, project manager of the Railway Preservation Society, pictured with Derwent II, a diesel locomotive donated by engineering firm Whessoe. 20th May 1990. Derwent 2, locomotive is an 0-4-0 Ruston & Hornsby Diesel Electric built in 1949 and worked at Whessoe Engineering Ltd.

BR '2MT' 2-6-0 No. 78019 and BR 'S15' 4-6-0 No. 506, Loughborough, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire Stock Photo

RM2RCT82K–BR '2MT' 2-6-0 No. 78019 and BR 'S15' 4-6-0 No. 506, Loughborough, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire

Steam Locomotive Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 number 43106 in British Rail Black approaching the railway station, Arley, UK. Stock Photo

RME68G27–Steam Locomotive Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 number 43106 in British Rail Black approaching the railway station, Arley, UK.

21 Baldwin 2-4-0 steam locomotive of the 3ft gauge Powelltown tramway at Yarra Junction, Victoria in 1913 Stock Photo

RMPDPWKY–21 Baldwin 2-4-0 steam locomotive of the 3ft gauge Powelltown tramway at Yarra Junction, Victoria in 1913

Egyptian Light Railways - Port Said Railway Company - 2-4-0 steam locomotive Nr. V1 (SACM Graffenstaden, 1893). Stock Photo

RM2A2DRNW–Egyptian Light Railways - Port Said Railway Company - 2-4-0 steam locomotive Nr. V1 (SACM Graffenstaden, 1893).

London, Brighton and South Coast Railway B1 Class 0-4-2 steam locomotive, National Railway Museum, York, Yorkshire, England, UK Stock Photo

RMF1X71E–London, Brighton and South Coast Railway B1 Class 0-4-2 steam locomotive, National Railway Museum, York, Yorkshire, England, UK

RFP3H6H8–Winwick Cheshire United Kingdom. 18th June 2018. The world’s most famous steam locomotive, LNER A3 Class 4-6-2 no 60103 Flying Scotsman seen crossing Winwick Junction on the West Coast Main Line behind Stanier Black Five LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no 45212 loco hauling day 1 of Steam Dreams railtour The Lakes Express. Credit: John Davidson Photos/Alamy Live News

RMKJFBYC–Egyptian Light Railways Port Said Railway Company 2 4 0 steam locomotive Nr. V1 (SACM Graffenstaden, 1893)

North Eastern Railway 2-4-0 steam passenger locomotive number 1463 built in 1885 shown in the Darlington Steam Museum Stock Photo

RMBMHCXG–North Eastern Railway 2-4-0 steam passenger locomotive number 1463 built in 1885 shown in the Darlington Steam Museum

RMW2PPFJ–Metrpolitan railway no 1 class E 0-4-2 tank locomotive at North Weald station on the Epping and Ongar railway

London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Locomotive No 5, 'Ganymede' and tender. This 2-4-0 steam locomotive was built in the LSWR's workshops at Nine Elms, south London, in 1873. Photograph. Stock Photo

RMD96NMC–London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Locomotive No 5, 'Ganymede' and tender. This 2-4-0 steam locomotive was built in the LSWR's workshops at Nine Elms, south London, in 1873. Photograph.

Caledonian Railway 2-4-0 steam locomotive No.228A Stock Photo

RMFTBK4G–Caledonian Railway 2-4-0 steam locomotive No.228A

RM2M96E5C–Locomotive no 274 2-4-0

RFKDYE2E–BR standard class 4260 76084 steam locomotive on the poppy line

RMJ0FPA1–Locomotive no 7: 2-4-0

RMM253C3–1897 Decauville 0-4-2 Steam Locomotive

1950s, historical, two steam locomotives of the era outside a railway shed, England, UK. Number 5959 was a 4-6-0 GWR locomotive 'Mawley Hall' which entered service in 1936. It was withdrawn in 1962. Beside it, a GWR locomotive 9306, a Churchward 2-6-0 which entered service in 1932. Stock Photo

RM2T7AGYR–1950s, historical, two steam locomotives of the era outside a railway shed, England, UK. Number 5959 was a 4-6-0 GWR locomotive 'Mawley Hall' which entered service in 1936. It was withdrawn in 1962. Beside it, a GWR locomotive 9306, a Churchward 2-6-0 which entered service in 1932.

4-coupled Express Locomotive Egyptian State Railways 2-4-0 drawing 1903 print Stock Photo

RF2H80GA3–4-coupled Express Locomotive Egyptian State Railways 2-4-0 drawing 1903 print

This scene of an ex LENWR Jumbo 2-4-0 piloting a Prince Of Wales 4-6-0 at Euston dates around the time of the grouping in 1923. Stock Photo

RMFWNMHN–This scene of an ex LENWR Jumbo 2-4-0 piloting a Prince Of Wales 4-6-0 at Euston dates around the time of the grouping in 1923.

D 16 While the D doesn’t look her age, the little 2-4-0 engine was built in 1878 by the Scottish locomotive manufacturers Neilson and Company of Glasgow. It carries their maker's number 2306. After being shipped to New Zealand, the engine worked in various South Island locations on the New Zealand Railways system, from Christchurch to Bluff, along with stints in Timaru, Oamaru and Gore. While in those days rail was considered a swift mode of transport, a trip on the D to Christchurch took eight hours. Now, it is a two-hour journey by car. In 1913, a new boiler was fitted and the little loc Stock Photo

RMHEWK8T–D 16 While the D doesn’t look her age, the little 2-4-0 engine was built in 1878 by the Scottish locomotive manufacturers Neilson and Company of Glasgow. It carries their maker's number 2306. After being shipped to New Zealand, the engine worked in various South Island locations on the New Zealand Railways system, from Christchurch to Bluff, along with stints in Timaru, Oamaru and Gore. While in those days rail was considered a swift mode of transport, a trip on the D to Christchurch took eight hours. Now, it is a two-hour journey by car. In 1913, a new boiler was fitted and the little loc

RM2RCT82F–BR '2MT' 2-6-0 No. 78019 and BR 'S15' 4-6-0 No. 506, Loughborough, Great Central Railway, Leicestershire

RME8H03M–Steam Locomotive Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 number 43106 in British Rail Black approaching the railway station, Arley, UK.

150 L Class, Public Works Department steam locomotive, no. 509, 2-4-0 type, at Whangarei. ATLIB 257590 Stock Photo

RMPA97AW–150 L Class, Public Works Department steam locomotive, no. 509, 2-4-0 type, at Whangarei. ATLIB 257590

LBSCR Stroudley D class 0-4-2 tank locomotive (Howden Boys' Book of Locomotives 1907). Stock Photo

RM2DYMG5K–LBSCR Stroudley D class 0-4-2 tank locomotive (Howden Boys' Book of Locomotives 1907).

RMF1X71G–London, Brighton and South Coast Railway B1 Class 0-4-2 steam locomotive, National Railway Museum, York, Yorkshire, England, UK

RFP3H6GR–Winwick Cheshire United Kingdom. 18th June 2018. The world’s most famous steam locomotive, LNER A3 Class 4-6-2 no 60103 Flying Scotsman seen crossing Winwick Junction on the West Coast Main Line behind Stanier Black Five LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no 45212 loco hauling day 1 of Steam Dreams railtour The Lakes Express. Credit: John Davidson Photos/Alamy Live News

Pre WWI photo of an Egyptian Delta Light Railways, close to the Suez Canal, with a Krauss 2 4 0 steam locomotive Stock Photo

RMK9PY31–Pre WWI photo of an Egyptian Delta Light Railways, close to the Suez Canal, with a Krauss 2 4 0 steam locomotive

RMDW75RR–London North Western Railway No. 790 2-4-0 express passenger locomotive built Crewe 1873 on display in the Museum at Shildon

RMW2PPG7–Metrpolitan railway no 1 class E 0-4-2 tank locomotive at North Weald station on the Epping and Ongar railway

London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Locomotive No 148, 'Colne' with its tender. This 2-4-0 steam locomotive was built as the Somerset & Dorset Railway No 12 by G England & Co in London in 1863 and sold to LSWR in 1877. Photograph. Stock Photo

RMD96NMD–London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Locomotive No 148, 'Colne' with its tender. This 2-4-0 steam locomotive was built as the Somerset & Dorset Railway No 12 by G England & Co in London in 1863 and sold to LSWR in 1877. Photograph.