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Queen Victoria Goes by Train
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Queen Victoria Goes by Train
Queen Victoria travelling by train in its early days, along the Royal route to Scotland on the Great Northern Railway. The Queens progress on these journeys was slow for she so disliked fast travelling - she objected to anything in excess of 40 miles an hour - that in one of the Royal coaches a small disc and crossbar signal was installed on the flat roof of the carriage by which admonitions on the speed of the train could be transmitted to the enginemen
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history as Queen Victoria embarks on her journey to Scotland via the Great Northern Railway in the early 1840s. The Queen, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, was known for her disdain of fast travel, preferring a leisurely pace that allowed her to take in the breathtaking scenery of her realm. In this image, the monarch is seen traveling in the Royal route to Scotland, accompanied by her entourage. The train, a marvel of the age, was a testament to the advancements in transportation during the Victorian era. However, the Queen's progress on these journeys was slow, with her insistence that the train not exceed 40 miles per hour. To ensure her wishes were met, a small disc and crossbar signal was installed on the flat roof of one of the Royal carriages. This signal allowed the Queen to transmit admonitions on the speed of the train directly to the engine men, maintaining her preferred pace and providing a sense of control over her journey. The era of rail travel was a transformative period in British history, and this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the Victorian age, a time when monarchs ruled and the world was changing at a pace that seemed unimaginable. This image, with its rich historical significance, is a must-have for any collection of Victorian-era photographs or those interested in the history of transportation.
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