Train of thought 1966

Photo by Frank Fischbeck 

Chemistry on the set

Photos from March 6, 1964

Pattie's first day

March 3, 1964

Regular passenger

Tea on the train

Who is that in the window?

Checking the newspaper for song ideas

All Aboard the Flintstone Express!

Early inspiration for "A Hard Day's Night" train scenes. 

Paul and the kids

Oh that look!

Ignore that silly caption nonsense and instead check out how that girl is looking at Ringo!   Wouldn't you have loved to have had the chance to look at one of the Beatles like that?

I ride this train regularly---twice a week!

Paul was seen yesterday riding in the first class section of a train in London.    I rode train much like this one many times when I was in London last week, but I didn't see Paul on them.

Paul was riding without anyone else.   It is nice to see that he is more independent than I ever recall in the past.    Nancy is a great mate for him and they are a lovely couple, but I like that she doesn't go everywhere with him.    Paul rode on the train alone and read a little while he traveled.   He refused photographs and autographs but he was happy to chat a little with fans and answer questions about his upcoming album and tour.  

Of course one fan was able to sneak a photograph with his/her phone when Paul was reading.  

Paul's wine bottle!

Train to Hamburg

The Beatles boarded the train at Essen for their return to Hamburg at midnight on June 26, 1966.   The trip wasn't too long and so the guys did not sleep during the ride.    Paul was interviewed and said this about returning to Hamburg, "I want to see Hamburg emerge from the night.  Returning to Hamburg is a nice feeling.   The time in Hamburg was cruel.  I don't want to see our old flat or the Star-Club right now.  That is all behind us. "

I had this photo listed in my files as "going to Hamburg" but I am not sure. 

Signed menu of the meal the guys had prepared for them during the ride. 

Train ride to Essens

Alone on the platform

Cyn is standing there thinking about how her marriage is over.....so sad.

A snowy arrival

Through the train window

Ringo shows off his dance moves

The crowd below

This looks like Paul was taking a selfie and got some fans in the background!

Soup's on

Photo by Astrid Kirchherr

All aboard