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Great Western Railway locomotive at Swindon Works
Finishing touches to Great Western Railway locomotive at Swindon Works Date: 1936
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Finishing Loco Locomotive Swindon Touches 1936
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A Close-Up Look at the Finishing Touches: Great Western Railway Locomotive at Swindon Works, March 1936 In this photograph by Terry Parker, taken in March 1936, we are granted an intimate glimpse into the meticulous process of finishing a Great Western Railway (GWR) locomotive at Swindon Works. The locomotive, with its powerful steam engine and intricate design, stands proudly on the workshop floor, its final touches being applied by skilled craftsmen. The locomotive's gleaming red and black livery, a hallmark of the GWR, shines under the bright workshop lights. The polished brass fittings and meticulously cleaned windows reflect the industrious atmosphere of the workshop. The tender, filled with coal and water, is attached to the engine, ready for its maiden voyage. The scene is a testament to the painstaking attention to detail and craftsmanship that went into producing these magnificent steam engines during the 1930s. The era of steam trains was coming to an end, but the GWR continued to produce locomotives of the highest quality, ensuring their place in railway history. The photograph captures the essence of the 1930s steam train era, a time when the railways were a vital part of everyday life and the finishing touches on a locomotive like this one were a source of great pride for the workers at Swindon Works and the passengers who would soon travel aboard it.
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