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Frontispiece design, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson
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Frontispiece design, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson
Frontispiece design by W Heath Robinson -- Mr W Heath Robinsons own private railway engine, not often allowed on the GWR. Date: 1935
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Bottles Crescent Driver Driving Frontispiece Funnel Heath Letters Loco Locomotive Moon Passengers Private Rabbit Ramshackle Ribaldry Robinson Stars Track Tracks Umbrella Wheel Wheels 1935
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This delightful frontispiece design by the renowned British illustrator, W Heath Robinson, captures the whimsical and humorous side of railway travel in the 1930s. Titled "Railway Ribaldry," this illustration showcases Mr. Heath Robinson's own private railway engine, an unlikely sight on the Great Western Railway (GWR). The engine, with its ramshackle design and mismatched wheels, appears to be held together by a combination of string, umbrellas, and bottles. The scene unfolds under a dark night sky, illuminated only by the crescent moon and twinkling stars. Passengers, bundled up against the cold, make their way up the engine's rickety steps, some carrying suitcases and others clinging to umbrellas. The driver, dressed in a thick coat and hat, looks determined as he goes about his duties, oblivious to the chaos around him. The engine's funnel, adorned with letters and numbers, puffs out steam, adding to the sense of motion and excitement. The track stretches out into the darkness, disappearing into the distance. A small rabbit, perhaps a mascot, peeks out from the engine's wheel. This charming illustration, created in 1935, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when railway travel was a more leisurely and unpredictable experience. The humor and whimsy of Heath Robinson's work continue to captivate audiences, making "Railway Ribaldry" a beloved piece of railway history.
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