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London to Edinburgh non stop Express train. Anne Crawford cuts the tape
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London to Edinburgh non stop Express train. Anne Crawford cuts the tape
London to Edinburgh non stop Express train. Anne Crawford cuts the tape
Amenities include air conditioned coaches buffet lounge car and ladies retiring room with attendants
23rd May 1949
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Media ID 11301551
© 2004 Topham Picturepoint
Archive Engineering Golden Age Of Train Travel Rail Railway Steam Steam Train Stock Photography Train Trains Transport Travel Vintage Dominion Of Canada
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In this vintage photograph, we witness a momentous occasion as Anne Crawford, with an air of excitement and anticipation, cuts the ceremonial tape to inaugurate the London to Edinburgh non-stop Express train. The year is 1949, and this remarkable feat of engineering marks a significant milestone in rail travel history. The image showcases the grandeur of this luxurious mode of transportation. With its air-conditioned coaches and a buffet lounge car, passengers are promised utmost comfort during their journey. Notably, there is also a ladies retiring room complete with attentive attendants catering to every need. This snapshot transports us back to the golden age of train travel when steam locomotives ruled the tracks. The Dominion of Canada proudly stands at the forefront, exuding power and elegance as it embarks on its transnational voyage from London to Edinburgh. As we admire this archival gem captured by General for TopFoto, we can't help but marvel at how far transportation has come since that time. This print serves as a reminder of our rich railway heritage and ignites nostalgia for an era when traveling by train was not just about reaching one's destination but experiencing an unforgettable journey filled with charm and sophistication
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