Last train to Finsbury Park, circa 1908

Comment by John McMullan on February 17, 2011 at 22:00

Health and Safety nightmare.

Comment by Hugh on February 17, 2011 at 22:11

Sorry John I changed the title. It's come from the 2012 Olypic transport plans. Originally it was titled "Lausanne Heavy Goods Highway"

Comment by StephenBln on February 17, 2011 at 22:28

I expect it was a cynical complaint about the level of service..
Remember, it was possible in those days to travel from Finsbury Park Main Line to King's Cross (MET), Farringdon, Aldersgate & Moorgate and via the Snow Hill tunnel through to South London, The locomotive looks like it could be one of the condensing locomotives needed for the tunnel section. I imagine the service only ran in 'peak hours' and that's why the card is titled 'the Last Train'.

Comment by Hugh on February 17, 2011 at 22:29

Could be, but I rather got the idea tha this crowd were merrymakers off to the park.

Comment by StephenBln on February 17, 2011 at 22:56

Maybe Hugh, but why the last train TO the park and not the last train FROM the park?

Comment by Hugh on February 17, 2011 at 23:07

Yup, I know. Doesn't make sense.

Comment by StephenBln on February 17, 2011 at 23:21

Sounds logical James

Comment by Hugh on February 17, 2011 at 23:28

Aaehh....mmmm.....best explanation so far Mr W.

Comment by StephenBln on February 18, 2011 at 0:45

Perhaps from here?

Comment by StephenBln on February 18, 2011 at 2:12

I gurgled a bit...

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