38 photos of Leeds trains and city railway stations through the ages

Leeds boasts a long and proud railway heritage.

Enjoy these photos showcasing trains and railway stations around the city through the ages. READ MORE: The 34 never seen before photos of Leeds through the ages

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Jubilee 4-6-0 No. 45651 The Thames Clyde Express "Shovell" at Leeds Station.placeholder image
Jubilee 4-6-0 No. 45651 The Thames Clyde Express "Shovell" at Leeds Station.
Work in progress on the bridge which will cross the Leeds-Bradford line at New Pudsey Station.placeholder image
Work in progress on the bridge which will cross the Leeds-Bradford line at New Pudsey Station.
1/C596 Engine No. 60112 at Leeds Station.placeholder image
1/C596 Engine No. 60112 at Leeds Station.
Goodbye to the gas lamps of Crossgates Station after 68 years.placeholder image
Goodbye to the gas lamps of Crossgates Station after 68 years.
County Council Bill Sykes (centre), chairman of West Yorkshire County Council, has his ticket punched at the newly opened Bramley Station by Paul Watkinson (right) Yorkshire division manager, .placeholder image
County Council Bill Sykes (centre), chairman of West Yorkshire County Council, has his ticket punched at the newly opened Bramley Station by Paul Watkinson (right) Yorkshire division manager, .
The Old Railway Station House at the level crossing at Methley.placeholder image
The Old Railway Station House at the level crossing at Methley.
A Class 40 diesel approaches Woodlesford Station.placeholder image
A Class 40 diesel approaches Woodlesford Station.
Headingley Station.placeholder image
Headingley Station.
Coming round from Ilkley... an Ivatt 2-6-0 locomotive, runing tender first, passes with the Leeds bound train at Arthington, it's passengers no doubt admiring the flower bedecked station.placeholder image
Coming round from Ilkley... an Ivatt 2-6-0 locomotive, runing tender first, passes with the Leeds bound train at Arthington, it's passengers no doubt admiring the flower bedecked station.
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Menston Station.
British Railways best kept station competitor - Ben Rhydding near Ilkley. Staff of the prize winning station pictured on the platform.placeholder image
British Railways best kept station competitor - Ben Rhydding near Ilkley. Staff of the prize winning station pictured on the platform.
A passenger studies details of the new Pay Trains service at Ilkley Station.placeholder image
A passenger studies details of the new Pay Trains service at Ilkley Station.
Leeds to Ilkley stopping train draws into Holbeck (Low Level) Station hauled by 2-6-2T, No. 210090.placeholder image
Leeds to Ilkley stopping train draws into Holbeck (Low Level) Station hauled by 2-6-2T, No. 210090.
Multi million pound electric trains are being towed from a Hunslet factory production line straight into storage because of mechanical faults. The futuristic new Class 323 trains are destined for rail electrification schemes in tow major cities.placeholder image
Multi million pound electric trains are being towed from a Hunslet factory production line straight into storage because of mechanical faults. The futuristic new Class 323 trains are destined for rail electrification schemes in tow major cities.
Now the steam era has given way to the diesel age this sleek engine in Leeds Station is one of the latest peak class type diesels which speed to London.placeholder image
Now the steam era has given way to the diesel age this sleek engine in Leeds Station is one of the latest peak class type diesels which speed to London.
150th anniversary of Mail By Rail.placeholder image
150th anniversary of Mail By Rail.
Track troubles - Geoff Bounds, in charge of the project to end the problems at the West End of Leeds Station.placeholder image
Track troubles - Geoff Bounds, in charge of the project to end the problems at the West End of Leeds Station.
4/C594 Class 5 4-6-0 No. 45079 at Leeds Station.placeholder image
4/C594 Class 5 4-6-0 No. 45079 at Leeds Station.
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