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The famous little miniature railway which runs between Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch
The famous little miniature railway which runs between Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch in Kent was reopened to the public after eight years of war service. The opening ceremony was honoured with the presence of the American film comedians Laurel and Hardy. The first passenger train breaking through a paper screen across the mouth of the miniature tunnel at New Romney.
21st March 1947
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The Golden Age of Train Travel Revived - Laurel and Hardy Grace the Reopening of Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch Railway
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. In this print captured on March 21st, 1947, we witness a momentous occasion as the famous miniature railway between Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch in Kent is joyfully reopened to the public after eight long years of war service. The atmosphere is electric with anticipation as esteemed American film comedians Laurel and Hardy grace the opening ceremony with their presence. As the first passenger train emerges from behind a paper screen that symbolizes triumph over adversity at New Romney's miniature tunnel entrance, spectators are filled with awe and excitement. Enthusiastic steam train enthusiasts gather around the platform to catch a glimpse of this historic event. Among them stands an avid trainspotter eagerly documenting every detail for posterity. This vintage photograph transports us back to an era when rail travel was synonymous with elegance and adventure. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of the golden age of train travel when locomotives were marvels of engineering prowess. Preserved within this archive image lies not just a snapshot in time but also a testament to human resilience and determination in rebuilding post-war Britain. Let us cherish these moments frozen forever by General's lens – an ode to our enduring love affair with trains, transport, and exploration.
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