View looking west through Harlow station. Passenger train on down refuge siding

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View looking west through Harlow station. Passenger train on down refuge siding

View looking west through Harlow station. Passenger train on down refuge siding. The end carriage is a composite hearse vehicle for carrying coffins. The goods shed on the right is accessible by a wagon turntable. The white fences are a cattle dock, used for penning livestock transported by rail

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1911 Imagination Works Locomotive National Railway Museum Railway Sep13 Sep13 12 Station Steam Locomotive Tracks Train Transport

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This print from the National Railway Museum takes us back in time to 1911, offering a glimpse into the bustling Harlow station. As we look westward through the station, our eyes are immediately drawn to a passenger train resting on the down refuge siding. However, what truly captures our attention is the peculiar composite hearse vehicle attached at its end carriage. This unique addition served as a somber reminder of its purpose - transporting coffins. The scene also reveals other fascinating elements of railway history. On the right side stands an imposing goods shed, accessible by a wagon turntable. This ingenious mechanism allowed for efficient loading and unloading of goods onto wagons destined for various destinations across the country. As we shift our gaze towards the white fences nearby, we discover that they enclose a cattle dock specifically designed for penning livestock transported by rail. It's intriguing to imagine how this area would have been filled with life and activity during those times when animals were being loaded or unloaded onto trains. Imagination Works has masterfully captured this snapshot of history, preserving it for future generations to appreciate and learn from. The sepia tones add an air of nostalgia while highlighting every intricate detail within this remarkable composition. This print serves as a testament to both the ingenuity and diversity found within Britain's railway heritage – showcasing not only locomotives but also providing insight into how railways played an essential role in transporting people, goods, and even livestock throughout their long-standing existence.

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