24-10-2017, 08:34 PM
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Nostalgia
The Golden Arrow Ran for Victoria Station London.
At Dover connected with the cross-channel boat, then at Calais with the French Train 'Fleche d Or'.
Here The Golden Arrow is being pulled by Pacific type locomotive No 70004.
From 1931
Go to; 'Railway Wonders of the World' to read the full history
25-10-2017, 08:57 AM
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Re: Nostalgia
Now see it 'live'. Some of those Locos were built here in Brighton Engine sheds by my grandfathers (both of them).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF0kMPoU-1A
25-10-2017, 02:21 PM
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Re: Nostalgia
Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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Now see it 'live'. Some of those Locos were built here in Brighton Engine sheds by my grandfathers (both of them). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF0kMPoU-1A
Wonderful. and beautiful best British workmanship
A luxury ride, so unlike present day overcrowded Trains
Here is part of the interior.
25-10-2017, 07:49 PM
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Re: Nostalgia
Originally Posted by Azure
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Thank you U JWonderful. and beautiful best British workmanship
A luxury ride, so unlike present day overcrowded Trains
Here is part of the interior.
Yes darlin' - very similar to the Brighton Belle. https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/...g&action=click
Used to commute to London and occasionally travelled with Dora Bryan and (lord) Larry Olivier.
25-10-2017, 10:16 PM
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Re: Nostalgia
Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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Yes darlin' - very similar to the Brighton Belle. https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/...g&action=clickUsed to commute to London and occasionally travelled with Dora Bryan and (lord) Larry Olivier.
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