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Fine Art Print : Hungerford station, c. 1906
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Hungerford station, c. 1906
Staff and passengers pose alongside steam rail motor no.74 whilst it is stopped at Hungerford station. This photo was proably taken not long after no.74 was built
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 14801918
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1900s Berkshire Edwardian Staff Hungerford Railway Staff
9"x6" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of Hungerford station, c. 1906. Witness the charm of a bygone era as staff and passengers gather around steam rail motor no.74, freshly arrived at the station. This stunning photograph, taken not long after no.74 was built, is proudly presented by the STEAM Museum of the GWR. Bring the history and romance of the steam railway into your home with this beautiful Fine Art Print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 Product Size is 38.1cm x 30.5cm (15" x 12")
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, captured around 1906 at Hungerford station in Berkshire, offers a glimpse into the past of the Great Western Railway (GWR) era. The image features steam rail motor No.74, a remarkable piece of engineering from the early 1900s, as it comes to a halt at the station. The railmotor, a precursor to the diesel multiple unit trains of later years, was a revolutionary design for its time, allowing for greater flexibility and autonomy in railway operations. The scene is filled with the bustling activity of the Edwardian era. Staff members in their smart uniforms, including the driver and fireman, pose proudly alongside the railmotor, their expressions reflecting a sense of pride and accomplishment. Passengers, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, wait patiently on the platform, their curiosity piqued by the new technology that has brought them closer to their destinations. The photograph captures the essence of an era long past, a time when steam power ruled the rails and the romance of travel by train was at its zenith. The intricate details of the railmotor, from the ornate latticework of the boiler to the polished brass fittings, are on full display, a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the engineers who designed and built these marvels of engineering. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to a world where the rhythmic chugging of steam engines and the sound of whistles filled the air, and the promise of adventure lay just beyond the station platform.
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