Footplate Collection

Driver and stoker on the footplate of a night train : by now, their footplate is partially enclosed, giving them reasonable protection from the weather, Date: 1889

Duke and Duchess of York on footplate of Lord Nelson
The Duke and Duchess of York on footplate of Southern Railways latest engine Lord Nelson at the Railway works at Ashford, Kent on the occasion of their visit to lay the foundation stone of a new

OPEN FOOTPLATE 1870
On the open footplate of a train at night - driver at the controls, stoker shovelling in coal, while their train hurtles into the darkness... Date: 1870

Train driver and stoker on engine footplate
On the footplate: a driver and a stoker on the open footplate of a night train at Christmas-time, discussing the recent railway strike in Scotland. Date: 1891

Driver Peers Ahead
The driver peers ahead from his open footplate which gives him only minimum protection from rain and wind, hail and snow. Date: 1888

Open Footplate by Day
Bearded driver and young stoker on the open footplate : the caption reads Safety is of the Lord but our driver prudently keeps his hand on the brake-handle. Date: 1860s

Zola / Train Footplate / Ils
EMILE ZOLA On a locomotive footplate between Paris and Mantes while researching for his novel La Bete Humaine Date: 1840 - 1902

South Africa royal tour - Princesses Drive Engine - 1947
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret on the footplate of one of the engines hauling the Royal Train with the Hon

Edward / Sri Lankan Train
Edward, Prince of Wales, riding on the footplate of a locomotive over the Ghaut, ( Sensation Rock )

Engine Driver Photo
Driver and stoker on the footplate of a night train - a dramatic photograph which effectively captures the excitement of the engine crews job

On the Footplate
On the footplate of the Night Mail : the railwayman is preparing to catch the sack of mail suspended beside the line

A Word with the Driver
A WORD WITH THE DRIVER - The engine driver as childrens hero : four children talk to the footplate crew who will soon be carrying them to the seaside

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