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Transport En Commun Collection

"Transport en commun: A Journey Through the Railway Alphabet of 1860" Step back in time and embark on a fascinating journey through the railway alphabet of 1860

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: The Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic, c.1930 (postcard)

The Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic, c.1930 (postcard)
3434107 The Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic, c.1930 (postcard); (add.info.: Republique Tcheque. L'Hotel de Ville Art nouveau a Prague. Coll. Part. Geography. Czech Republic. Prague)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Omnibus hippomobile, fin 19e debut 20e siecle (carte postale)

Omnibus hippomobile, fin 19e debut 20e siecle (carte postale)
8899824 Omnibus hippomobile, fin 19e debut 20e siecle (carte postale); (add.info.: Omnibus hippomobile a imperiale tire par des chevaux a Paris, fin 19e debut 20e siecle - transports en commun)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Saint Petersburg, Nevsky prospekt, c.1900 (postcard)

Saint Petersburg, Nevsky prospekt, c.1900 (postcard)
2085479 Saint Petersburg, Nevsky prospekt, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Geography. Russia. Saint Petersburg, Nevsky Prospekt. Postcard, Russia, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: London, Charing Cross, c.1910 (postcard)

London, Charing Cross, c.1910 (postcard)
2085481 London, Charing Cross, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Londres, Charing Cross. Coll. Part. Geography. England. London, Charing Cross. Postcard, England, ca 1910.); Photo © CCI

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: W for Wagons, 1920 (illustration)

W for Wagons, 1920 (illustration)
8603163 W for Wagons, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet des Petits Bretons", Hachette)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: U for Utensils - V for Dishes - W for Wagons, 1920 (illustration)

U for Utensils - V for Dishes - W for Wagons, 1920 (illustration)
8603155 U for Utensils - V for Dishes - W for Wagons, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railway alphabet Rs T U V, 1860 (illustration)

Railway alphabet Rs T U V, 1860 (illustration)
7206895 Railway alphabet Rs T U V, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rs T U V: Rails, Station, Tunnel, One, Viaduct)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet M, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet M, 1860 (illustration)
7206889 Railways alphabet M, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET K, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET K, 1860 (illustration)
7206887 RAILWAY ALPHABET K, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K: The headdress of his Kepi, a caretaker)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET H, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET H, 1860 (illustration)
7206884 RAILWAY ALPHABET H, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: H: From the city see this famous hotel. Or to rest you feel very happy)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET, 1860 (illustration)
7206878 RAILWAY ALPHABET, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover, RAILWAY ALPHABET - Couv); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET - A B C D, 1860 (engraving)

RAILWAY ALPHABET - A B C D, 1860 (engraving)
7206874 RAILWAY ALPHABET - A B C D, 1860 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A B C D: Bow, Wads, Chain, In)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet Z, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet Z, 1860 (illustration)
7206903 Railways alphabet Z, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Z)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet W X, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet W X, 1860 (illustration)
7206901 Railways alphabet W X, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: W: To go do a Whist I hastened. But heres the whistle, I came early)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET T, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET T, 1860 (illustration)
7206898 RAILWAY ALPHABET T, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: T: And heres the Tunnel, or the long underground)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET R, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET R, 1860 (illustration)
7206896 RAILWAY ALPHABET R, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A: Look at the Tracks on which the steam)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet Q, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet Q, 1860 (illustration)
7206894 Railways alphabet Q, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Q: When does the Queen, who often travels by train)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET N, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET N, 1860 (illustration)
7206891 RAILWAY ALPHABET N, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: N: This is the digger with pickaxe and shovel)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET L, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET L, 1860 (illustration)
7206888 RAILWAY ALPHABET L, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railway Alphabet I J, 1860 (illustration)

Railway Alphabet I J, 1860 (illustration)
7206886 Railway Alphabet I J, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: I: Show the index that wears at both ends. All telegraph messages sent)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet U V, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet U V, 1860 (illustration)
7206899 Railways alphabet U V, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: U: Its a marmot)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet B, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet B, 1860 (illustration)
7206876 Railways alphabet B, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: B: Well stuffed are the pads. To soften the shock of the wagons)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET - A, 1860 (engraving)

RAILWAY ALPHABET - A, 1860 (engraving)
7206875 RAILWAY ALPHABET - A, 1860 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A: This is the arch or arched door. At the servant entrance station)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet D, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet D, 1860 (illustration)
7206879 Railways alphabet D, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D: In this mechanic what a noble assurance)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET O, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET O, 1860 (illustration)
7206892 RAILWAY ALPHABET O, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: O: Here unofficial employees for money issue tickets to all comers)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET NO P Q, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET NO P Q, 1860 (illustration)
7206890 RAILWAY ALPHABET NO P Q, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: N O P Q: Navigator, Unofficial, Police, When)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railway Alphabet I J K L M, 1860 (illustration)

Railway Alphabet I J K L M, 1860 (illustration)
7206885 Railway Alphabet I J K L M, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: I J K L M: Index, Day, Kepi, Lantern, Mileage)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet C, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet C, 1860 (illustration)
7206877 Railways alphabet C, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C: This shows you the Chain, connecting the train that leads you)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railway alphabet W X Y Z, 1860 (illustration)

Railway alphabet W X Y Z, 1860 (illustration)
7206900 Railway alphabet W X Y Z, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: W X Y Z: Whist, Express, Eyes, Zigzags)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RS Railways Alphabet, 1860 (illustration)

RS Railways Alphabet, 1860 (illustration)
7206897 RS Railways Alphabet, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: S: Here is the Station, what a rumor noise)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET P, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET P, 1860 (illustration)
7206893 RAILWAY ALPHABET P, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: P)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet G, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet G, 1860 (illustration)
7206883 Railways alphabet G, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: G: The guard or driver, perches in his cage)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet F, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet F, 1860 (illustration)
7206882 Railways alphabet F, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: F)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet E, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet E, 1860 (illustration)
7206881 Railways alphabet E, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: E: Huge engine, this locomotive blows)

Background imageTransport En Commun Collection: Railways alphabet E F G H, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet E F G H, 1860 (illustration)
7206880 Railways alphabet E F G H, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: E F G H: Gear, Frost, Guard, Hotel)



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"Transport en commun: A Journey Through the Railway Alphabet of 1860" Step back in time and embark on a fascinating journey through the railway alphabet of 1860. The transport en commun, or public transportation, has come a long way since then, but these illustrations serve as a reminder of its humble beginnings. The letter Rs T U V depict various aspects of this evolving mode of transportation. From bustling train stations to intricate rail tracks stretching into the horizon, each illustration captures the essence of an era when railways were revolutionizing travel. Moving along to the letter M, we encounter another captivating image that showcases the intricacies involved in operating these locomotives. The engineers' dedication and skill are evident as they navigate through challenging terrains and ensure smooth journeys for passengers. As we delve deeper into history with RAILWAY ALPHABET K and H, our imagination takes flight. These illustrations bring forth images of steam engines chugging away tirelessly while transporting people from one destination to another. It's awe-inspiring to witness how technology advanced over time. Continuing our exploration with RAILWAY ALPHABET A B C D, we uncover glimpses of early railway signage systems that guided travelers towards their desired platforms or destinations. This engraving serves as a testament to the importance placed on clear communication within public transportation networks even back then. Venturing further into this enchanting world depicted by Railways alphabet Z W X T R Q N reveals diverse scenes - from majestic bridges spanning rivers to quaint countryside stations nestled amidst lush greenery. Each illustration tells its own story and paints a vivid picture of what it was like to traverse these routes during those times. These historical snapshots remind us that transport en commun is not just about getting from point A to point B; it's about connecting communities and fostering progress. They showcase how railways played an integral role in shaping societies by enabling trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across vast distances.