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The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain
The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain. It was towed by a pair of diesel engines and carried only essential personnel. It will now undergo testing on the British Rail network. Folkestone, Kent. 20th June 1993
Alisdair Macdonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Folkestone
Kent
England
WA*488984
Media ID 21494412
© Mirrorpix
Channel Tunnel Chunnel Electric Engine Euro Tunnel Eurostar France Railway Train Tunnel 1993
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.3cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
The historic moment captured in this print takes us back to the 20th of June, 1993, when the first Eurostar test train embarked on its journey through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain. This significant milestone marked a major breakthrough in cross-border transportation and set the stage for future advancements in rail travel. Towed by a pair of diesel engines, this pioneering Eurostar test train carried only essential personnel as it made its way through the tunnel. The anticipation and excitement surrounding this event were palpable, as engineers and experts eagerly awaited its arrival on British soil. Once it reached Folkestone, Kent, the train would undergo rigorous testing on the British Rail network. These tests aimed to ensure that all systems were functioning optimally and that safety standards were met before opening up this revolutionary mode of transport to passengers. The Channel Tunnel itself represented an engineering marvel - a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Connecting France and Britain undersea, it provided a direct link between two nations like never before. This print by Alisdair Macdonald captures not just a moment frozen in time but also symbolizes progress, innovation, and unity. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in revolutionizing railway transport while igniting curiosity about what lies ahead for Eurostar trains.
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