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London's Transport Museum: Photographic Collection view detail comment email this

This database of several thousand photographs "reflects London's public transport history from the 1860s to the present day. ... These images provide a fascinating visual record of the Capital's transport history, ranging from vehicle types, staff and passengers to 'behind the scenes' studies of workshops, offices and depots." Searchable, or browse by subject.
http://photos.ltmcollection.org/
Topics: History By Place, Transportation
Last updated Mar 22, 2005


Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association view detail comment email this

Describes this organization of current and retired King County (Washington state) Metro employees dedicated to preserving "transit heritage through the restoration and operation of vintage transit vehicles as a working, living museum." Features a photo history of Seattle's electric trolley buses, the current trolley excursion schedule, images of the fleet, other bus photographs, and recommended bus books and links.
http://www.mehva.org/
Topics: Transportation
Last updated Aug 1, 2005


Underground History: Disused Stations in London's Underground view detail comment email this

This website documents the history and location of stations in London's underground railway system that are no longer in use. The site notes that the Down Street station was used during World War II as a "deep level shelter for the use of the Emergency Railway Committee" and that "during the early part of the war, Winston Churchill and his War Time Cabinet also used this shelter." Includes maps and photos. From an enthusiast.
http://underground-history.co.uk/front.php
Topics: History By Place, Transportation
Last updated Feb 27, 2006





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