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The Royal engineers, Transportation Training Centre, at Longmoor, Hants, held an
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The Royal engineers, Transportation Training Centre, at Longmoor, Hants, held an
The Royal engineers, Transportation Training Centre, at Longmoor, Hants, held an " At Home" at which the public was shown the various activities of the centre. Longmoor is the home of trasnsportaion and it is there that officers and men are trained to build and operate railways and acquainted with movement control generally.
Picture shows: Three " old-timers" who at some time during their army careers in the R.Es served at Longmoore, listened to some up-to-date information being given to some young visitors by the Royal engineers crew of a modern engine at the " at home" today. Now members of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, the three pensioners are (L to R), Mr H Whiteside, Mr Edward Grey, Mr William Whittear, all of the Leatherheads detachment of the Royal Hospital.
3 September 1947
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This vintage print captures a significant event at The Royal Engineers, Transportation Training Centre in Longmoor, Hants. During an "At Home" event, the public had the opportunity to witness and appreciate the diverse activities conducted at this renowned center. Longmoor holds great importance as it serves as the hub for transportation training, where officers and soldiers are equipped with skills to construct and operate railways while gaining expertise in movement control. In this particular image, three esteemed "old-timers" who once served at Longmoor during their army careers can be seen attentively listening to up-to-date information provided by the Royal Engineers crew of a modern engine. These seasoned pensioners, now members of the prestigious Royal Hospital in Chelsea, are identified from left to right as Mr. H Whiteside, Mr. Edward Grey, and Mr. William Whittear - all belonging to the Leatherheads detachment of the Royal Hospital. The photograph was taken on September 3rd, 1947 - capturing a moment that exemplifies both historical significance and camaraderie among generations of servicemen. This black-and-white snapshot not only represents an era characterized by steam trains but also symbolizes the golden age of train travel that has since become part of our collective memory.
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