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Farewell to steam on the Western Region, 1965
The last steam locomotive, No 7029, to run on the Western Region network
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 892572
© STEAM Picture Library 2008 - All Rights Reserved
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the golden age of railways with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, titled "Farewell to Steam on the Western Region, 1965," captures the last steam locomotive, No 7029, in action before the era of diesel and electric trains took over. A poignant reminder of a bygone era, this print from STEAM Museum of the GWR is a must-have for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Experience the raw power and beauty of steam engineering through this exquisite piece of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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Farewell to Steam: The Last Gasp of the Western Region, 1965" This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment as steam locomotive No. 7029, the last of its kind to grace the Western Region network in the United Kingdom, comes to a halt. The year was 1965, and the steam era was drawing to a close. The Western Region, which had been a pioneer in steam railway development since the late 1800s, was now embracing the future with open arms. The scene is set against the backdrop of a quintessential English railway landscape. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the rolling hills and lush greenery, as if bidding farewell to the steam age in the most beautiful way possible. The steam locomotive, a symbol of a bygone era, stands proudly at the front, its once-mighty engine now silent. The tenders and coal wagons that once fuelled its power now seem redundant, their purpose served. No. 7029, a member of the Castle Class, had seen better days. Its once-bright red livery was now faded and worn, a testament to the countless miles it had travelled. Its boiler, once a source of raw power, now lay dormant. Yet, despite its worn appearance, there is a sense of dignity and grace about the locomotive. It is a reminder of the romance and adventure that once defined railway travel. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the end of an era. The steam locomotive, which had once been the backbone of the railway network, was being replaced by more efficient and modern diesel and electric locomotives. The era of steam was coming to an end, but the memories and the stories it left behind would live on. This photograph is a tribute to the steam locomotive and the role it played in shaping the railway landscape of the Western Region. It is a reminder of the romance and adventure that defined a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring power of nostalgia.
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