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Train Ferry Boat, 1936
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Train Ferry Boat, 1936
Original oil painting by Walter Thomas for a poster produced for the Southern Railway. The painting shows the Twickenham Ferry, which was one of three ferries built to carry 12 sleeping cars or 40 loaded goods wagons. Passengers could board a train at London Victoria, and then retire to their carriage on board the ferry at Dover, to sleep the rest of the journey to Paris. The train ferry dock at Dover was built for the Southern Railway in the early 1930s, after a failed attempt to build a railway tunnel under the English Channel
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This print showcases the remarkable Train Ferry Boat, a true marvel of transportation history. Painted by Walter Thomas for a poster commissioned by the Southern Railway in 1936, it depicts the magnificent Twickenham Ferry in all its glory. The Twickenham Ferry was one of three ferries specifically designed to accommodate either 12 sleeping cars or an impressive 40 loaded goods wagons. This innovative concept allowed passengers traveling from London Victoria to Paris to seamlessly transition from train to ferry without any disruption to their journey. As they boarded the train at London Victoria, weary travelers could retire to their carriages on board the ferry docked at Dover and enjoy a peaceful sleep as they continued their voyage. The construction of the train ferry dock at Dover was no small feat and came after an unsuccessful attempt to build a railway tunnel under the English Channel. The Southern Railway took on this ambitious project in the early 1930s, resulting in this efficient and convenient mode of transportation. This print is not just a testament to engineering ingenuity but also serves as a reminder of how travel has evolved over time. It captures an era when steam-powered ships like these were vital lifelines connecting people across borders and bridging gaps between nations.
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