Images Dated 2018 May

Didcot, Oxfordshire, 11th May 1896

The down Flying Dutchman approaching Didcot in Oxfordshire, hauled by No. 3019, Rover, on 11th May 1896. Didcot signal box can be seen on the left of the image. The station opened in June 1844 and was renamed Didcot Parkway in July 1985

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1890s, 1896, 3019, Didcot, Flying Dutchman, May, Oxfordshire, Rover, Signal Box

Cheltenham Flyer at Didcot Station, Oxfordshire, c.1930s

A view of the Cheltenham Flyer passing through Didcot station in Oxfordshire, c.1930s. At the time when this photograph was taken the Cheltenham Spa Express and the GWR were competing with other railway companies for the title of the fastest train. Didcot station opened in June 1844 and was renamed Didcot Parkway in July 1985

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