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Railway tracks, Kings Cross a073103
Filename: aa073103.jpg
Size: 4346 x 4354 (6.6MB)
Date: 18th April 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Railway tracks, Kings Cross a073103
KINGS CROSS, London. An elevated viewpoint of the railway track to the north of Kings Cross Station, a steam engine on the tracks to either side and St Pancras Station in the far distance. John Gay. Date range: 1946-1969
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Nostalgic Glimpse of Kings Cross: Steam Engines and Railway Tracks, 1946-1969" In this evocative photograph by John Gay, we are transported back in time to the bustling railway scene at Kings Cross Station in London during the mid-20th century. The image captures an elevated viewpoint of the railway tracks to the north of the station, where two steam engines are meticulously positioned, their powerful machines poised for departure. The intricate details of the engines' ironwork and steam pipes are on full display, a testament to the engineering marvels of the era. In the far distance, St Pancras Station stands proudly, its grand architecture a stark contrast to the industrial landscape of the railway tracks. The red brick buildings and ornate details of St Pancras are a reminder of the rich history and heritage that surrounds the railway system. The photograph, taken between 1946 and 1969, offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era. The steam engines, with their distinctive hiss and chug, were gradually being phased out in favor of more modern diesel and electric trains. This image encapsulates the transition from the steam age to the dawn of the modern railway system. John Gay's photograph is a beautiful tribute to the romance and allure of the railway, a time when travel was an adventure and the sights, sounds, and smells of the railway tracks were an integral part of everyday life. The photograph invites us to pause and reflect on the past, while also reminding us of the enduring importance of railway transport in our lives.
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