The Churchill Arrow - RAe 4/8 1021

July 18, 2011 11:32 PM | Related Categories: Transport

The Churchill Arrow - RAe 4/8 1021

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One for the railway fans.

The famous Churchill Arrow - a prototype fast electric train built in 1939 to promote Swiss railway engineering. It was used to ferry Churchill around in 1946 when he was in Zurich to deliver his famous speech at ETH and is still in use today for private hire and other functions. Curiously dated looking and yet also timeless design.

Photographed in Zürich main station a few days ago.

The Churchill Arrow - RAe 4/8 1021

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Hey Richard, Great picture. The famous speech can be heard, along with some other interesting videos, at http://wn.com/University_of_Zurich. take care, -B
# Posted By Bill | 7/19/11 4:45 AM
I never ever saw this fabulous croc train.... looks great and I love the RED....
Thank you for showing me another bit of my home town and at a later stage, I'll also listen to the famous speech! Thanks to both of you.
# Posted By Kiki | 7/28/11 12:21 AM
This must be very precious shot. The train looks really beautiful and classic.
# Posted By andante | 9/21/11 4:40 AM
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