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The engine driver hero

The engine driver was often a heroic figure in Victorian culture. Using a famous painting from the Railway Museum's art store, Kirstie tells us more.

The engine driver was often a heroic figure in Victorian culture. Using a famous painting from the Railway Museum’s art store, Kirstie tells us more.

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Working Lives on Britain's Railways: Railway History and Heritage

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