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Photographic Print : A railway guard leaped from his van seconds before it was hurled off the line by a steam
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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
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of history with our exclusive Media Storehouse photographic print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the moment of courage and survival as a railway guard jumps from his van just in time, seconds before it is torn from the tracks by a powerful steam locomotive. Captured on July 30, 1966, this stunning image showcases the raw power and danger of railway engineering from a bygone era. Bring this piece of history into your home and relive the excitement of the past with every glance.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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