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The corridor tender of the Flying Scotsman
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The corridor tender of the Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman, London and North Eastern Railway, with corridor tender. Specially designed to enable train drivers and firemen to pass back into the carriage to rest, the corridor tender is 5 feet high, but only 18 inches wide. The corridor enabled a relay of crew to relieve the others of their duties, as the non-stop journey of 392 miles from London to Edinburgh was too long for a single crew to perform without rest Date: c. 1930s
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This photograph showcases the Corridor Tender of the legendary Flying Scotsman train, which revolutionized long-distance rail travel in the 1930s. The Flying Scotsman was a steam-powered express passenger train operated by the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). The Corridor Tender, an innovative addition to the train's design, was specifically engineered to enable train drivers and firemen to pass back into the carriage to rest during the non-stop journey from London to Edinburgh. Measuring just 5 feet high but only 18 inches wide, the Corridor Tender was a narrow yet essential component of the Flying Scotsman's design. Its compact dimensions allowed a relay of crew to relieve their colleagues, making it possible for the train to complete the 392-mile journey without interruption. The corridor enabled the crew to move freely between carriages, ensuring they could take much-needed breaks and maintain optimal performance throughout the journey. The Flying Scotsman's groundbreaking design and record-breaking speeds captured the public's imagination during the 1930s, making it a symbol of progress and innovation in the world of rail transport. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the history of railway travel and the ingenuity of the engineers and designers who made it possible to traverse great distances in relative comfort and speed. This image, taken in the 1930s, is an evocative reminder of a bygone era when steam trains ruled the rails and the Corridor Tender played a crucial role in enabling the Flying Scotsman to make its historic non-stop journey from London to Edinburgh.
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