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Festival of Britain - Transport Pavilion
Festival of Britain - Transport Pavilion - base of the Skylon visible in the background, behind the Fairway Fountains. The locomtive is an IGR Steam Locomotive, produced in Britain for the IGR Railway in Japan (Iwate Ginga Railway) - a fine example of British transpiort exports at the time of the exhibition. Date: 1951
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1951 Bank Engineering Export Exports Festival Fountains Loco Locomotive Manufacturing Pavilion Skylon Track Fairway
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This photograph captures the Transport Pavilion at the 1951 Festival of Britain, an international exhibition held in London to showcase Britain's post-war cultural, scientific, and industrial achievements. The base of the iconic Skylon sculpture can be seen in the background, towering above the Fairway Fountains. At the forefront of the image is an IGR Steam Locomotive, a fine example of British transportation exports at the time. This locomotive was produced in Britain specifically for the Iwate Ginga Railway in Japan, showcasing the international reach and influence of British manufacturing and engineering expertise. The IGR Railway, also known as the Iwate Galaxy Railway, was a narrow-gauge railway that operated in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan from 1952 to 1982. The locomotive, with its powerful steam engine and sleek design, embodies the spirit of innovation and progress that defined the Festival of Britain. The Transport Pavilion, located on the South Bank of the Thames, showcased various modes of transportation, including rail, road, and water, and highlighted the importance of transportation in connecting people and communities. The presence of the IGR Steam Locomotive at the Festival of Britain underscores the significance of international trade and cooperation in the post-war era. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of British transport engineering and the impact it had on the world stage.
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