Marshall General Purpose Engine number 79441

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Marshall General Purpose Engine number 79441

Marshall General Purpose Engine number 79441, reg. FU 4677, at Caenby Corner on 19 August 1972. Date: 1972

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© The William Kerry Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans

1972 Caenby Corner Marshall Purpose

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This evocative photograph captures the majestic presence of Marshall General Purpose Engine number 79441, also known as FU 4677, at Caenby Corner on the 19th of August, 1972. The Marshall General Purpose Engine, a versatile and powerful steam locomotive, was a common sight on the British railway network during the 1970s. Number 79441, with its distinctive black and green livery, is shown here in its full glory as it pauses at Caenby Corner, a well-known location for steam railway enthusiasts. The engine's large driving wheels and tall chimney stack dominate the scene, while the steam billowing from the stack adds a sense of movement and energy to the image. The Marshall General Purpose Engine was a workhorse of the railway system, capable of hauling heavy loads over long distances. Its retirement from service in the late 1960s marked the end of an era in railway transportation, as steam gave way to more modern and efficient diesel and electric locomotives. This photograph, taken from The William Kerry Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when steam engines ruled the rails and the sound of hissing steam and clanging metal were a familiar part of the railway landscape.

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