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Another group of spotters in July 1960 gather at Finsbury Park on the East Coast Mainline
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Another group of spotters in July 1960 gather at Finsbury Park on the East Coast Mainline
Another group of spotters in July 1960 gather at Finsbury Park on the East Coast Mainline, where the caring authorities put a viewing platform at their disposal and the train times of KingOs Cross-North of England and Scotland services. Unusually, three girls want to see what the fuss is about, although the youngest, bottom left, is unimpressed. A Gresley V2 pounds by on a northbound express. Children Train Spotting July 1960
Children spend many hours watching the trains go by from Finsbury Park. They have at their disposal a train spotters platform with times of trains that travel from Kings cross to the North of England and Scotland
Charlie Ley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
WA*2169646
Media ID 21494006
© Mirrorpix
Boys Engine Girls Hobby Railway Steam Train
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In this print from July 1960, a group of spotters has gathered at Finsbury Park on the East Coast Mainline. The caring authorities have provided them with a viewing platform and train times for the King's Cross-North of England and Scotland services. Surprisingly, among the boys, three girls are also curious to see what all the fuss is about. However, it seems that the youngest girl in the bottom left corner remains unimpressed by the spectacle. The scene captures a moment in time when children spent countless hours watching trains pass by from Finsbury Park. With their dedicated train spotters' platform and access to detailed timetables, these youngsters indulged in their beloved hobby with enthusiasm. As a Gresley V2 engine thunders past on its northbound express journey, excitement fills the air. The steam billows out majestically as if echoing the passion shared by these young enthusiasts for all things railway-related. This nostalgic image transports us back to an era when trains were not just modes of transport but objects of fascination and wonderment for both boys and girls alike. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when hobbies like train spotting brought joy and camaraderie amongst children who found solace in observing these magnificent machines traverse across vast landscapes. Captured beautifully by Charlie Ley, this photograph encapsulates an innocent chapter from our collective childhood memories - one filled with adventure, curiosity, and endless admiration for the power of steam locomotives
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