B/W print; Opening of the Chesham Extension Railway, Metropolitan Railway by William Coles, 15 May 1889
Main details
| Reference number | 2001/9503 |
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| Description | Opening of the Chesham Extension Railway, Metropolitan Railway. Image shows "Special" train possibly leaving Chesham Station on route to Rickmansworth. The train consisted of four long coaches, two second class and two first class in the centre and was drawn by two locomotives, "Wellington" and "Walsall". A large crowd can be seen assembled on the adjacent bank whilst a few onlookers are clearly seen on the station platform. |
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| Dates | 15 May 1889 |
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| Photograph number | unknown |
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| Completeness | 71% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Descriptive size 8x6insDesign Attribute Value Shot Medium exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer William Coles, 15 May 1889 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Location Chesham, Bucks