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Railway station, Las Planas, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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Railway station, Las Planas, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Railway station at Las Planas (Les Planes d Hostoles), a village in Girona province, Catalonia, Spain. A train has just arrived, and the platform is full of passengers.
circa 1908
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Arrival Busy Carriages Catalan Catalonia Gerona Girona Passengers Platform Tracks Trains
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In this evocative photograph taken around 1908, the railway station at Las Planas (Les Planes d'Hostoles), a quaint village nestled in the Girona province of Catalonia, Spain, comes alive with the arrival of a train. The station, a testament to the early days of transportation in Europe, is bustling with activity as passengers disembark from the carriages, their faces reflecting a mix of excitement and relief. The train, with its intricate design and smokestacks billowing out plumes of steam, dominates the scene. The tracks leading to the station are filled with the sounds of clanging metal and the hiss of escaping steam, adding to the sense of energy and movement. The platform, crowded with people, is a mosaic of color and texture, with passengers in their finery and travelers in work clothes, all jostling to make their way off the train. The village of Las Planas, located in the beautiful Catalan countryside, is a picturesque scene of rustic charm. The station, with its red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, blends seamlessly into the landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The arrival of the train brings a sense of connection to the outside world, allowing the villagers to travel to nearby cities for work, education, or leisure. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a small Spanish village in the early 1900s. The railway station at Las Planas stands as a symbol of progress and connectivity, a reminder of the transformative power of transportation and its impact on communities.
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