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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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Credit: A trial journey on the first part of the underground railway in London. Wood engraving, 1862.
Credit: Wellcome Collection.
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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Description
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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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified]
Physical description
1 print : wood engraving ; image 17.2 x 21 cm
Lettering
Trial-trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway: The train passing the Portland-Road station.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 36583i
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- English
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