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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

How you put this together is both a marvel and a history of railroad development and the experience. You continue to delight.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you so much, Mary 💛✨

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Martin Agius's avatar

This is a delight! Thank you.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Martin ✨

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Nick Quine's avatar

As usual Victoria you manage to soothe a jangled soul with your taste and skill at choosing the paintings. Thank you for sharing your talents with us

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you so very much, Nick ✨✨

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Marian Grudko's avatar

Train trips are cozy and exciting at the same time. The paintings are remarkable.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Marian. The collection was a joy to put together 🧡

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Cindy O’Dell's avatar

Not only are trains wonderful, but as these paintings show, so are their stations, the people who use them and the places they promote. Just delightful!

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Cindy 💕

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Jill Kashi's avatar

A wonderfully varied collection Victoria and a fascinating glimpse of railway and social history. Thank you.

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Thank you, Jill 💕

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Jane Margaret Harris's avatar

What beautiful paintings

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Jane 🩵

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Dorinda's avatar

Wonderful selection of paintings!

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LauraH's avatar

What a wonderful post

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Laura 🤎

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lizwood's avatar

Oh I can’t tell you how much I love these - and trains. Anyone looking for a train adventure might think of doing the Intrepid Turkish tour where you travel overnight from Izmir across Anatolia to Konya. Really comfy and amazing landscape. At Konya they take you to Rumi’s monastery for breakfast. Magical.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Liz. I’m glad you enjoyed the post 💚

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Crocus Lover's avatar

Wonderful pictures!

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you 🩵

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Glorious! This post and its wonders made my heart lift on a rainy morning in Tokyo. I especially enjoyed the painting of Penzance station.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Jeffrey ✨

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Tony Watkins's avatar

This is a great set. I really enjoyed these, particularly Tirzah Garwood, which is just delightful. The two Ravilious paintings are familiar, but always lovely to see. The wartime paintings are rather moving.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Tony ✨

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Miranda R Waterton's avatar

This is an absolute joy - so interesting to see York and Euston as they once were (York still very recognisable, Euston less so). and those happy memories of holidays in the West Country. The detailed portrayal of wartime conditions is fascinating, too.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Miranda 🧡

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Colin Baker's avatar

A great collection; particularly the inclusion of so many posters. I hope for more!

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

Thank you, Colin ✨

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Alan Waltham's avatar

This is a lovely piece: thank you for putting it together. I am pleased to be able to tell you that "St Pancras Signals" by Elwin Hawthorne dates from 1930.

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Victoria K. Walker's avatar

That’s wonderful, Alan. Thank you for the information. And I’m so pleased you liked the collection ✨

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Alan Waltham's avatar

My pleasure, Victoria. It was lovely to see an East London Group image included in your piece.

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