A trial journey on the first part of the underground railway in London. Wood engraving, 1862.

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1862
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36583i
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A trial journey on the first part of the underground railway in London. Wood engraving, 1862. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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An experimental voyage made by shareholders on the first underground passenger railway in the world, in September 1862. The broad and narrow gauge tracks can be seen in the print. Passengers are raising their hats as the train enters Great Portland Street station

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1 print : wood engraving ; image 17.2 x 21 cm

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Trial-trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway: The train passing the Portland-Road station.

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Wellcome Collection 36583i

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