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No. 351 at Netherlands Exhibition |
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The "Royal Class - regal journeys" Exhibition opened at the Spoorwegmuseum, Utrecht on 14th April 2010.  351 in Utrecht, on temporary 5'3" track. Picture B Humphries The opening ceremony was performed in the presence of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, who arrived on-board the royal train from Den Haag (The Hague). After a welcoming address from Paul van Vlijmen, Museum Director, the large invited audience were treated to a tableau with actors, in full costume, representing the various royal houses of Europe. The Queen was then taken on a conducted tour of all the exhibits. As well as Ireland countries represented were Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden.  (L-R) G Ryan, B Humphries, D Humphries, G Dempsey Picture B Humphries Included in the distinguished gathering were the Ambassadors of the 'lending' countries. Iarnrod Eireann were represented by CEO Dick Fearn and Heritage Officer Gregg Ryan. Representing the RPSI were George Dempsey & David and Breda Humphries.  Mary Whelan, Irish Ambassador to the Netherlands Picture B Humphries The RPSI can feel justly proud of its participation in this prestigious event. 351 looked splendid and thanks should be recorded to George Dempsey, Chas. Meredith, David Seymour, Fred Andrews and Peter Fletcher for their labours in preparing the carriage at Inchicore and to Gregg Ryan and George Dempsey at the Utrecht museum. The exhibition will run until the 5th September 2010. Click here for more pictures of the exhibition opening and the vehicles on display. |
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