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Posterteam One Sheet vintage travel poster advertising
"The Golden Arrow" all-Pullman train service between London, Calais, and Paris. The service was a luxurious "boat-train" experience where passengers took a train to the coast, a dedicated ferry across the English Channel, and another train to their final destination.
The Golden Arrow Service
Service Launched: The French Flèche d'Or service launched in 1926, and the integrated "Golden Arrow" service was fully introduced by the British Southern Railway in May 1929.
Route: The journey involved a train from London Victoria to Dover, a ferry crossing to Calais, and a connecting French train to Paris Gare du Nord.
Luxury Travel: It was a first-class-only service at its launch, utilizing luxurious Pullman cars known for their fine dining and elegant interiors. A dedicated first-class ferry, the TSS Canterbury, was built to connect the two train segments.
Poster Details: The poster in the image was designed by artist William Spencer Bagdatopoulos (1888-1965) around 1926 and printed using the Sungravure process.
Service End: The Golden Arrow service was suspended during World War II and, due to the rise of air travel, the last full service ran on September 30, 1972. |
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