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Fleetwood station, London & North Western Railway and Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, about 1900
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Fleetwood station, London & North Western Railway and Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, about 1900
Fleetwood station, London & North Western Railway and Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Boat train moving out of the station. The locomotive is LYR 2-4-2 tank engine number 740. The visible coaches are LYR brake 3rd no. 2676, a 3rd open, a 1st open, and dining car no. 2. The platforms are made of sleepers. c.1900.c. 1900
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This print captures the bustling scene at Fleetwood station, a junction point for both the London & North Western Railway and Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, around 1900. The image showcases a boat train in motion, with its powerful locomotive leading the way. Identified as LYR 2-4-2 tank engine number 740, this steam-powered beauty exudes strength and elegance. As we delve deeper into the composition of this historical snapshot, our attention is drawn to the visible coaches that make up this impressive train. Among them are LYR brake 3rd no. 2676, a 3rd open carriage, a luxurious 1st open compartment for esteemed passengers, and an inviting dining car numbered two. The platforms themselves are constructed using sleepers - wooden planks that provide stability for railway tracks. This detail adds authenticity to the overall ambiance of this bygone era. Transporting us back in time to approximately 1900, this print from National Railway Museum offers an intriguing glimpse into the heyday of rail travel. It encapsulates not only the architectural marvels of Fleetwood station but also highlights how trains were once integral to connecting people across vast distances
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