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Railway Station and Train - Coronation Limited, Dungeness
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Railway Station and Train - Coronation Limited, Dungeness
Railway Station and Train - Coronation Limited, Dungeness, Romney Marsh, near Folkestone, Kent, Wales. Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. Date: 1956
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1956 Coronation Dungeness Dymchurch Folkestone Hythe Marsh Romney
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting us back in time to the year 1956 at Dungeness Railway Station in Romney Marsh, near Folkestone, Kent, Wales. The Coronation Limited steam train, proudly emblazoned with its regal moniker, is poised to depart, its powerful engine billowing out plumes of smoke. The station, with its simple wooden platform and quaint red telephone box, stands in stark contrast to the modern, sleek trains of today. The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, a heritage line that still operates today, was originally built in 1885 to connect the seaside towns of Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch with the mainline railway at Hythe. By the 1950s, however, the line had fallen into disrepair and was on the brink of closure. The arrival of the Coronation Limited, named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, marked a new era of investment and restoration for the railway. The train in the photograph, with its gleaming brass fittings and polished woodwork, is a testament to the pride and craftsmanship that went into building and maintaining these magnificent machines. The image also offers a glimpse into the daily life of the community, with passengers waiting patiently on the platform, their luggage at their feet, and a group of children gathered at the edge of the station, eager to wave goodbye to the departing train. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when travel was a more leisurely affair, and the journey was just as important as the destination. It invites us to reflect on the history and heritage of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, and the role it played in connecting communities and shaping the history of rail travel in the UK.
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