For over a century, trains have been a very important means of transportation in many parts of the world. Beside getting you from A to B, the trains have been considered the main lifeline for several smaller distant villages as it connected them to larger towns and cities. Previously, the construction of railways meant an upcoming revival of an area. The many railway workers injected capital to the area and soon emerged smaller or larger towns immediately surrounding the newly built train stations. Since the days of steam locomotive, train transportation have vastly improved with the introduction of diesel powered engines and later, electricity driven rail transport. Over the several decades that trains have been roaring the vast stretches of land, it sure becomes ingrained in the minds of the people, that trains have been the enduring symbol of mobility, of progress and of human fortitude. Trains may also evoke a feeling of nostalgia, the melancholic thoughts of the bygone era. After all, this means of transportation has been witness to important moments of the history of many nations.

In this article, we are showcasing a great collection of the train pictures that captivate the beauty and charm of rail transportation. These well-composed photographs display trains as works of art rather than merely as means of transport. I think great shots like these would look great if showcased using a professional WordPress theme for photographers. Take a look at these nice train pictures and don’t forget to share with us your thoughts. We will also be glad if you will share this article to your friends. Enjoy!

One way to South Shore

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Train

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Steam locomotive

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Train from past

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Metra Rail Locomotives

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Locomotive

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JR Tokaido Line E231 Series Train

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Blue Train at Perth

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Train Train!!

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Train on desert

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METX 134

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Agecroft Junction

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SRPS Bo’ness Steam Locos

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Trains in Scotland

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Freight train

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Hetman w Rzemieniu – 900

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10 seconds late

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GO Train

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Dream Train

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SD70M locomotives in Houston

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BNSF Locomotive

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Old Diesel locomotive Villa Clara

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C17 steam train on bridge

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freight train

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Charter train in Britain

Photo used under Creative Commons from Simon Pielow

UP-NW Metra Outbound Train 713

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Train Tilt-Shift

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IRM Diesel Days

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Castleton East Junction

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Desert Train (Heat, Grease, and Dirt)

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When the train barrels down

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Baureihe 155

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Green train

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British Railways 58011

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mini chicago transit authority train

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HDR – Train cars

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IORY 4085 locomotive

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BNSF Locomotive – HDR

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Warbonnets in the Canyon

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4:30 Train

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Orient Street Locomotives

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