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GNR (Great Northern Railway) - Arrival of the Scotch Express
GNR (Great Northern Railway) - Arrival of the Scotch Express at Kings Cross Station. Date: 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arrival Arrives Arriving Express Highlander Kings Lines Loco Locomotive Route Scotch Scots Sep15
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 11.4cm (7" x 4.5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Great Northern Railway - Arrival of the Scotch Express (GNR, 1905): A Captivating Moment in Transportation History This evocative photograph captures the arrival of the Scotch Express at Kings Cross Station in 1905. The image, a testament to the golden age of rail travel, showcases the power and grandeur of the Great Northern Railway (GNR) and its iconic Scotch Express service. The Scotch Express was a daily express passenger train service that ran from London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley, connecting England and Scotland via the East Coast Main Line. This particular train, pulling into the bustling Kings Cross Station, is adorned with the Scottish Railways Company's coat of arms, symbolizing the strong connection between the two nations. The locomotive at the helm, a powerful and imposing steam engine, belches out plumes of black smoke as it comes to a halt. The train's carriages, filled with eager passengers, are meticulously detailed, with their ornate designs and vibrant colors on full display. The station platform teems with activity, as porters scurry about, tending to the needs of the passengers and their luggage. The scene is a microcosm of the hustle and bustle of the early 20th century, with the clamor of voices and the rhythmic clanging of the train's brakes adding to the sense of excitement and anticipation. This photograph is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a window into a bygone era of transportation. The Great Northern Railway's Scotch Express represents a time when travel was an adventure, and the journey was as much a part of the experience as the destination itself.
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