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The Golden Arrow, S. R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940
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The Golden Arrow, S. R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940
The Golden Arrow, S.R. leaving Shakespeares Cliff, Dover, 1940. The Golden Arrow was a luxury boat train of the Southern Railway and later British Railways. It linked London with Dover, where passengers took the ferry to Calais to join the Fleche d?Or of the Chemin de Fer du Nord and later SNCF which took them on to Paris. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, 1940]
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This print captures the iconic Golden Arrow, S. R. train leaving Shakespeare's Cliff in Dover, England in 1940. The Golden Arrow was renowned for its luxurious service, connecting London with Dover where passengers would then board a ferry to Calais before continuing their journey on the Fleche d'Or train to Paris. This image is sourced from "Trains of Today" a publication by Juvenile Productions Ltd. in London. The photograph showcases the immense power and speed of this steam locomotive as it races along the tracks, billowing thick clouds of smoke behind it. Against the backdrop of picturesque cliffs and countryside scenery, this image evokes a sense of adventure and travel during wartime. Dover's famous white cliffs stand tall in the background, symbolizing both natural beauty and Britain's resilience during World War II. The composition highlights not only the impressive engineering feat that is this boat train but also emphasizes its historical significance as an essential mode of public transport during that era. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when steam trains ruled transportation and journeys were filled with anticipation and wonder. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come while paying homage to an important chapter in our transportation history - one that forever connects England with continental Europe through rail travel across the English Channel.
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