Catalogue description W J Barker collection of photographs of trains of the North Eastern Railway and Midland Railway

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Details of The Barker Collection
Reference: The Barker Collection
Title: W J Barker collection of photographs of trains of the North Eastern Railway and Midland Railway
Description:

The collection includes views of static locomotives at Neville Hill and Holbeck sheds in Leeds, together with action photographs of passing trains, some dating from as early as 1890.

 

The photographs are primarily 6½ x 4½ ins glass plate negatives which in most cases result in good quality prints. 59 NER reference prints are available in a binder in the Reading Room. Details are given of locomotive, train service, location, date and construction details.
Date: 1890-1923
Held by: Search Engine (National Railway Museum), not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Barker, W J, fl 1860-1923, railway enthusiast, of Leeds
Physical description: 149 negatives
Subjects:
  • Railway transport

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