Gare du Nord (North Train Station) Paris

This is Gare du Nord (Train Station of the North), Paris. The

word 'Chem(in) at right refers to 'railroad' as it is the French

word for 'iron' -- the French use the words 'chemin de fer' or

literally 'road of iron' for the term railroad. Capture is full

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Enjoy! John

The name these days for 'railroad' should be 'chemin de acier', instead of 'chemin de fer,' since railroads now are made of steel instead of iron, as they were when they were introduced, steel being much more sturdy/durable and less prone to cracking and therefore less accident prone.

However, the French (and their language) have their traditions, and the word (mot) 'acier' has less of a 'ring' to it than 'fer', don't you agree?

So, it is and will remain 'chemin de fer' -- road of iron, to describe 'railroad' in French.

John (Crosley)