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Train passing under arch into Conway railway station 1848
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Train passing under arch into Conway railway station 1848
Train passing under an arch into Conway railway station, Conway, North Wales. The arch has been cut through part of the original wall of Conway (Conwy) Castle. The coach itself is the New Observation Coach added to the Llanberis train by the L & NW Railway, enabling passengers to enjoy a full view of the Welsh scenery en route. An American visitor was heard remarking that the Castle was a fine structure, but it was a pity it had been built so close to the railway. The castle was built in the 13th century, the railway somewhat later. Date: 1848
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1848 Beneath Conway Conwy Pass Passes Passing Unusual
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This photograph captures the moment a train passes under the ancient archway of Conway railway station in Conway, North Wales, in 1848. The archway, an intriguing blend of old and new, was carved through part of the original wall of Conway Castle, a 13th-century fortress that once guarded the town. The Llanberis train, operated by the L&NW Railway, is seen here with its New Observation Coach attached, allowing passengers to fully appreciate the breathtaking Welsh scenery as they traveled. The arrival of the railway in Conway, built somewhat later than the castle, was a source of awe and intrigue for visitors. An American tourist was overheard remarking that the castle was a fine structure, but it was a pity it had been built so close to the railway. Despite the seemingly incongruous juxtaposition, the castle and the railway have since become symbols of Conway's rich history and its connection to the wider world. The New Observation Coach, with its large windows and open-air seating area, offered passengers an unobstructed view of the picturesque Welsh landscape as they journeyed through the countryside. The train's passage beneath the castle archway serves as a reminder of the enduring relationship between history and progress, as well as the beauty and wonder that can be found in unexpected places.
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