Collection: Pre-Grouping and Grouping

Covering the late 19th century through to the end of the Big Four, this collection captures the working face of Britain’s railways before nationalisation. From the regional character of the pre-grouping companies to the larger operations of the GWR, LMS, LNER and SR, these figures and details represent the loco crews, porters, signalmen, and yard workers who kept the system running.