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Bournemouth Belle - Southern Railway - pictured near Wimbledon
Bournemouth Belle - Southern Railway - pictured near Wimbledon. An All-Pullman Express which ran during the Summer - drawn here by the King Arthur Class engine Sir Lavaine. Date: 1934
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Arthur Belle Bournemouth Drawn Express Southern Wimbledon
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1. Title: "A Summer's Day in the 1930s: The Bournemouth Belle of Southern Railway at Wimbledon, Drawn by Sir Lavaine" 2. In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the Southern Railway's prestigious Bournemouth Belle All-Pullman Express is captured near Wimbledon Station during the summer of 1934. The train, a symbol of luxury and elegance, was a popular choice for affluent travelers seeking a relaxing getaway by the seaside. 3. The Bournemouth Belle was an all-pullman train, meaning it was composed entirely of passenger cars with pullman sleeping compartments, dining cars, and lounges. The train's opulence is evident in the polished wood interiors, plush seating, and attentive staff. 4. The engine drawing the train is a King Arthur Class locomotive, named Sir Lavaine. The King Arthur Class was a powerful and efficient steam engine that could easily pull the heavy All-Pullman train. The engine's gleaming steam stack and intricate details add to the overall charm of the scene. 5. The photograph transports us back to a bygone era, where travel was an experience in itself. The Southern Railway's Bournemouth Belle represented the pinnacle of rail travel in the 1930s, offering passengers a taste of luxury and comfort as they journeyed to the beautiful coast of Bournemouth. 6. The image captures the essence of a simpler time, where the journey was as important as the destination. The Bournemouth Belle and Sir Lavaine continue to be cherished symbols of rail history, reminding us of the romance and allure of train travel during the golden age of the railways.
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