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Saffron Walden railway sidings, looking east from Debden Road overbridge. At top
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Saffron Walden railway sidings, looking east from Debden Road overbridge. At top
Saffron Walden railway sidings, looking east from Debden Road overbridge. At top left is the Great Eastern public house, with a Great Eastern Railway office. Signal box and station building and the South Road overbridge beyond the goods shed. Running line centre and up siding with mainly empty merchandise wagons. There are over 50 wagons in the yard
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1911 Imagination Works Locomotive National Railway Museum Railway Sep13 Sep13 12 Sidings Steam Locomotive Tracks Train Transport Wagons Saffron Walden
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling Saffron Walden railway sidings in 1911. The image, captured from Debden Road overbridge, offers a panoramic view of this vibrant transportation hub. At the top left corner of the frame stands the iconic Great Eastern public house, accompanied by a Great Eastern Railway office. Adjacent to them are the signal box and station building, showcasing their importance in managing train movements and ensuring passenger safety. Beyond these structures lies the South Road overbridge leading towards the goods shed. The heart of this scene lies in the center where we see a running line flanked by an up siding filled with mainly empty merchandise wagons. A remarkable sight unfolds as more than 50 wagons fill every inch of available space within this expansive yard. Imagination works wonders as we envision steam locomotives chugging along these tracks, transporting goods and people across vast distances. This photograph is not just a mere snapshot frozen in time; it encapsulates an era when railways were at their zenith – connecting communities, fueling progress, and shaping our modern world. Preserved within the National Railway Museum's collection, this print serves as a testament to our rich railway heritage. It invites us to reflect on how transport systems have evolved while reminding us of their enduring significance in shaping societies worldwide.
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