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Canvas Print : Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1940
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Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1940
A view of Penzance station, Cornwall, c.1940, showing Castle Class locomotive No. 5024, Carew Castle, sitting at the platform with the town of Penzance visible in the background
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 10013393
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1940 1940s Cornwall Goods Locomotive Penzance Station Carew Castle
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1940" from STEAM Museum of the GWR. This captivating canvas print transports you back in time to the bustling railway scene of Penzance station in the 1940s. Witness the majestic Castle Class locomotive No. 5024, Carew Castle, as it sits proudly at the platform, ready for its next journey. In the background, the picturesque town of Penzance unfolds, with its charming buildings and quaint streets, all bathed in the warm glow of yesteryear. Experience the magic of steam railways and the rich history of Cornwall with this stunning canvas print. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and history lovers alike, this print is sure to make a statement in any room. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures Penzance Station in Cornwall during the 1940s, a time when steam trains ruled the rails. At the heart of the scene is Castle Class locomotive No. 5024, Carew Castle, proudly displayed at the platform. The locomotive, with its distinctive red and black livery and intricate engineering, stands ready to haul the next goods train out of the station. In the background, the town of Penzance, with its quaint houses and narrow streets, nestles in the crook of Mount's Bay. The harbor, dotted with fishing boats and pleasure craft, glimmers in the sunlight, while the sea stretches out towards the horizon. The atmosphere is one of industry and activity, as the station bustles with passengers and goods being loaded and unloaded from the trains. The Castle Class locomotive, designed by George Churchward in 1903, was a mainstay of the Great Western Railway (GWR) fleet for decades. With its powerful engine and ability to handle heavy loads, it was ideal for the transportation of goods in and out of Cornwall's ports. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when steam trains were the lifeblood of the community, connecting towns and villages across the region and beyond. The scene at Penzance Station in 1940 is a testament to the importance of railways in the daily lives of people, and the enduring romance of the steam age. Today, this photograph is a cherished reminder of a time when trains were the primary means of transportation and the sound of a steam whistle was a familiar and comforting sound in the landscape of Cornwall.
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