Photo Mug : The last steam engine at Carnforth
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The last steam engine at Carnforth
Tradesmen at Carnforth standing in front of their engine. Left to right: boiler washer, Norman Wilson; firedropper, Norman Cottier; bar lad, Tommy Longstaffe; driver, Joe Harrison; and steamraiser, Fred Scott. The article was to mark the last steam train run on a standard gauge track between Liverpool and Carlisle on 11th August 1968. It was almost 138 years (in 1968) since the opening ceremony was performed on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the first to use steam for both passenger and goods trains. Date: 1968
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Add a touch of nostalgia to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the iconic image "The last steam engine at Carnforth" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, these mugs bring the history of railway engineering right to your kitchen table. Depicting tradesmen standing proudly in front of their engine, this image captures a bygone era of steam power. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant colors that bring the image to life. Perfect for tea or coffee breaks, these Photo Mugs make a unique and thoughtful gift for any rail enthusiast or history lover."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the last steam engine at Carnforth, marking the end of an era in railway history. Taken on August 11, 1968, the image shows five dedicated tradesmen standing proudly in front of their engine, which had just completed the final steam-hauled journey on the standard gauge track between Liverpool and Carlisle. From left to right, we see Boiler Washer Norman Wilson, Firedropper Norman Cottier, Bar Lad Tommy Longstaffe, Driver Joe Harrison, and Steamraiser Fred Scott. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the first to use steam for both passenger and goods trains, had opened its doors 138 years prior to this momentous occasion. The steam engine had revolutionized transportation, connecting cities and towns across the country and bringing about significant social and economic changes. As the steam era drew to a close, these tradesmen, who had dedicated their careers to the maintenance and operation of these mighty machines, gathered to pay tribute to the steam engine that had served them so well. Their faces bear a mix of pride, sadness, and a sense of nostalgia, as they stand before the engine that had been a constant presence in their lives. The steam engine at Carnforth, a symbol of a bygone era, now stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those who built and operated it. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human connection to the machines that have shaped our history and the memories they leave behind.
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