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Platform 3 at Paddington Station, 1926
This image shows holiday crowds boarding The Torbay Limited on Platform 3 of Paddington Station in 1926. The platform is full of frenzied passengers with luggage and station staff busy at work
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413761
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1920s Holiday London Paddington Passengers Platform 1926 Boarding
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 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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Step back in time to 1926 at Paddington Station's Platform 3, where the excitement of holiday travel comes to life in this photograph from the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway. The Torbay Limited train, a popular choice for vacationers seeking the sun and sea of Devon and Cornwall, is shown here in all its glory as it prepares to depart. The platform is a bustling hive of activity, with frenzied passengers eagerly boarding the train, their luggage in tow. The atmosphere is electric, filled with the sounds of last-minute farewells, the clanging of train doors, and the distant whistle of the engine. Station staff, dressed in their smart uniforms, work diligently to ensure a smooth departure, directing passengers to their seats and loading luggage onto the train. The platform itself is a scene of chaos and order, a testament to the efficiency and organization of the railway system during this era. The period detail is stunning, from the vintage advertising hoardings and station signage to the elegant Art Deco architecture of the station building. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when travel was an adventure, and the simple joy of a holiday by rail was a cherished experience. The Torbay Limited train may have long since retired from service, but the memories of the thrill of departure from Platform 3 at Paddington Station live on, captured forever in this evocative image.
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