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Exchange of train crews, Frenchmen drive the Golden Arrow The first of nine Golden
Exchange of train crews, Frenchmen drive the Golden Arrow
The first of nine Golden Arrow train crews left Victoria Station, London, yesterday, for Paris under a scheme where the British crew of the crack express will exchange a visit with the French team of the Fleche d Or Express. Under the scheme, the crews of the trains will visit Paris and London, respectively, the British crew comprising of Driver, fireman and guard, travelling in the cab of the Fleche d Or and the French crew travelling in the Golden Arrow.
25 February 1947
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This vintage print captures a remarkable moment in the history of train travel. Titled "Exchange of Train Crews, Frenchmen Drive the Golden Arrow" it showcases the inaugural journey of one of nine Golden Arrow train crews departing from Victoria Station in London to Paris. The innovative scheme involves an exchange visit between British and French crews, with each team experiencing a ride on their counterpart's prestigious express trains. On this particular day, the British crew comprising a driver, fireman, and guard embarked on an exciting adventure aboard the Fleche d Or Express while their French counterparts took charge of the iconic Golden Arrow. This unique arrangement allowed both teams to explore two magnificent cities - Paris and London - as they traversed through picturesque landscapes. The photograph exudes nostalgia for the golden age of train travel during the 1940s. It beautifully captures a steam engine at its peak performance, symbolizing an era when rail transport was synonymous with elegance and sophistication. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk as part of their extensive archive collection, this image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and cross-cultural collaboration within the realm of transportation history.
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