Description
Vintage Railroad Travel Poster
This is a reproduction of a travel poster for "The Golden Arrow" Pullman train service, designed by the English artist Charles 'Shep' Shepherd around 1931. The poster promotes the luxurious daytime boat train service between London (Victoria Station) and Paris (Gare du Nord).
Poster Details
Artist: Charles Shepherd (who signed his work as "Shep").
Date: Circa 1931.
Service: The "Golden Arrow" (or Flèche d'Or in French) was a prestigious, first-class only (at its inauguration) luxury service launched by the Southern Railway in May 1929.
Route: The journey involved a train from London Victoria to Dover, a dedicated first-class ferry (TSS Canterbury) across the English Channel to Calais, and then another luxury Pullman train to Paris Nord.
Design: The poster is a classic example of Art Deco design, featuring bold lines and vibrant colors. The dynamic arrow motif incorporates an illustration of Southern Railway's cross-channel steamer heading toward Calais.
Historical Context
The "Golden Arrow" was renowned for its opulence and glamour, offering passengers haute cuisine and a seamless, high-style travel experience. The service ran until September 30, 1972, eventually facing decline due to the rise of air travel and car ferries.
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This is a reproduction of a travel poster for "The Golden Arrow" Pullman train service, designed by the English artist Charles 'Shep' Shepherd around 1931. The poster promotes the luxurious daytime boat train service between London (Victoria Station) and Paris (Gare du Nord).
Poster Details
Artist: Charles Shepherd (who signed his work as "Shep").
Date: Circa 1931.
Service: The "Golden Arrow" (or Flèche d'Or in French) was a prestigious, first-class only (at its inauguration) luxury service launched by the Southern Railway in May 1929.
Route: The journey involved a train from London Victoria to Dover, a dedicated first-class ferry (TSS Canterbury) across the English Channel to Calais, and then another luxury Pullman train to Paris Nord.
Design: The poster is a classic example of Art Deco design, featuring bold lines and vibrant colors. The dynamic arrow motif incorporates an illustration of Southern Railway's cross-channel steamer heading toward Calais.
Historical Context
The "Golden Arrow" was renowned for its opulence and glamour, offering passengers haute cuisine and a seamless, high-style travel experience. The service ran until September 30, 1972, eventually facing decline due to the rise of air travel and car ferries.
