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The Fast Mail by Lincoln J. Carter
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The Fast Mail by Lincoln J. Carter
The Fast Mail by Lincoln J. Carter. First produced in England at Rochdale on 26th December 1891 and at the Grand Theatre, Islington, London on 27th June 1892. The Islington programme credits Act III with The Most Wonderful Railway Scene now before the Brit-ish Public. A Full-size Freight Train and a Lightning Fast Mail taking up the U. S. Mails at 40 miles an hour. Produced by Hardie & Van Leers Co. Date: 1892
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1892 Carter Fast Flyer Freight Islington Lincoln Mail Size Trains
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This photograph captures the essence of a groundbreaking theatrical moment in the late 1890s. The image showcases a scene from the play "The Fast Mail" by Lincoln J. Carter, which was first performed in England at Rochdale on December 26, 1891, and later at the Grand Theatre in Islington, London on June 27, 1892. The programme for Act III of this production proudly advertised "The Most Wonderful Railway Scene now before the British Public." The scene depicted in this photograph is a full-size freight train and a lightning-fast mail train passing each other on the railway, with the mail train taking up the U.S. mails at an impressive speed of 40 miles per hour. The production was brought to life by Hardie & Van Leers Co. The 1890s were an era of innovation in rail transport, and this scene would have been a thrilling spectacle for audiences accustomed to slower modes of transportation. The use of a full-size freight train and a speeding mail train would have been a testament to the technological advancements of the time and a visual representation of the growing importance of efficient mail delivery. The steam-powered engines and flyers in the photograph are remnants of a bygone era, a time when the magic of live theatre could transport audiences to new and exciting worlds, even if only for a fleeting moment. This photograph is a reminder of the power of the arts to captivate and inspire, and the enduring allure of the railway as a symbol of progress and connection.
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