Nostalgic photographs of the golden age of steam locomotive and railways in the British Isles.
Now over 35,000 monochrome photographs of steam railway locomotives, mainly in the UK.
We have expert knowledge and information on the steam railway era.
Specialist books by Mike Bentley and postcards sent by mail on the steam railway era in the Peak National Park.

The Bentley Collection
the golden age of steam railways photographic library

Photographic subjects
from 1900 - 1970

Steam locomotives - every class and variations
UK stations - rural, main line and branch line
Sheds, signal boxes, signals
Pre and post nationalisation
Steam in action
Scenics, city views
Narrow gauge
Human interest and uniform

 

steam locomotives

 Geographic areas covered - England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Isle of Man. Also some in France, Spain and Italy.
Format - Monochrome photographic prints supplied unframed.
Available - for reproduction in books, magazines, exhibitions, tourist information centres, museums, thematic pubs, architectural interior decoration.
Modellers - We have large numbers of detailed photographs of stationary steam engines which are used for reference by modellers. Three quarter, side front and rear views of all classes. Early diesels and electrics.
     

Write or telephone us with your requirements.
We don't publish a list or catalogue of our 35,000 steam railway photographs 
 - just ask us what you are looking for!

The Bentley Collection, 183 Lightwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6RN  United Kingdom
Tel: 01298-25151

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