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« on: June 13, 2026, 22:06:10 »
The first journey by a reigning British monarch on a train was made by Queen Victoria on June 13, 1842. She traveled on the British Royal Train from Slough to London’s Paddington Station, completing the trip in 25 minutes.
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2026, 18:49:03 »
It was alleged that Queen Victoria, disliked passing through tunnels on the Royal Train, and that the Catford loop line was built in order to avoid Penge Tunnel.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2026, 19:28:44 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on June 13, 2026, 22:06:10
... She traveled on the British Royal Train from Slough to London’s Paddington Station, completing the trip in 25 minutes.

Apparently she hated travelling at speed as well, being familiar with horse drawn transport. Her fastest journey ever was her funeral train from Gosport to London which was running late.
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2026, 19:58:41 »
Did Her Majesty complain about that?




No, probably not.  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2026, 20:16:32 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on June 13, 2026, 22:06:10
The first journey by a reigning British monarch on a train was made by Queen Victoria on June 13, 1842. She traveled on the British Royal Train from Slough to London’s Paddington Station, completing the trip in 25 minutes.

Who had been using this royal train if Victoria never had?
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