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Viceregal Train India
Viceregal train of the Great Indian Peninsular Railway, leaving Bombay carrying the Viceroy to Poona. Date: circa 1927
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Bombay Leaving Peninsular Poona Viceregal Viceroy 1927
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This evocative photograph captures the historic moment as the Viceregal Train of the Great Indian Peninsular Railway (GIPR) departs from Bombay's Victoria Terminus station, circa 1927. The train, adorned with the British flag and various insignia, was a grand spectacle of imperial power and transportation prowess. The Viceroy of India, seated in the saloon car, was being transported to Poona for official engagements. The Viceregal Train was a special train reserved for the use of the British Viceroy and his entourage. It was a symbol of the British Raj's dominance over India and its advanced transportation infrastructure. The train's steam-powered locomotive belched smoke as it pulled out of the station, leaving a trail of steam in its wake. The Great Indian Peninsular Railway (GIPR) was the first major railway system in India, established in 1853. It connected Bombay on the western coast with Chennai (Madras) on the eastern coast, passing through the Deccan plateau. The railway revolutionized transportation in India, making it easier and faster to move goods and people across long distances. This photograph is a testament to India's rich railway history and the role it played in shaping the country's modern transportation landscape. The Viceregal Train may no longer exist, but its legacy lives on in the form of the extensive railway network that connects India's diverse regions and people.
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