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A railway guard leaped from his van seconds before it was hurled off the line by a steam
A railway guard leaped from his van seconds before it was hurled off the line by a steam locomotive pulling two empty passenger coaches on 30th July 1966
The locomotive, " The Arrow" careered on top of one of the wagons after hitting the van.
No one was hurt and a railwayman helping breakdown teams said " Its a miracle."
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21645476
© Mirrorpix
Crash Debris Embankment Journey Locomotive Public Transport Rails Railways Steam Trains 1966
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of the past with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This captivating image captures a railway guard in a heart-stopping moment as he jumps from his van just in time, seconds before it's torn off the tracks by a powerful steam locomotive. Pulling two empty passenger coaches, the locomotive from the year 1966 exudes raw power and determination. This vintage photograph, beautifully printed on high-quality fine art paper, is a must-have for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Relive the excitement of a bygone era with this stunning piece of railroad history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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This print captures a heart-stopping moment in railway history. On the fateful day of July 30th, 1966, a courageous railway guard managed to leap from his van just seconds before disaster struck. A powerful steam locomotive, pulling two empty passenger coaches, collided with the van and sent it hurtling off the tracks. The sheer force of impact caused the locomotive, ominously named "The Arrow" to career on top of one of the wagons. Remarkably, amidst this chaos and destruction, no one was injured. As debris scattered across the embankment and rails lay twisted in disarray, witnesses were left astounded by what they saw. One railwayman assisting with breakdown teams could only describe it as a miracle. This photograph serves as a testament to both human resilience and the unpredictable nature of public transport journeys during that era. It transports us back to an era when steam locomotives ruled the railways and reminds us of their immense power. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time from half a century ago, we are reminded not only of this incredible incident but also how far transportation has come since then. This image encapsulates an important chapter in our collective memory – a reminder that even amidst chaos and danger, miracles can happen.
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