Photographic Print : 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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Boiler Carnforth D River Fred Gauge Harrison Norman Railways Scott Standard Tommy Track Tradesmen Trains Washer Wilson
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring "The Last Steam Engine at Carnforth" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases the camaraderie of five tradesmen standing proudly in front of their steam engine. The boiler washer, Norman Wilson; firedropper, Norman Cottier; bar lad, Tommy Longstaffe; driver, Joe Harrison, each play their essential role in maintaining the power and majesty of this iconic machine. A must-have for rail enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this stunning print brings the golden age of steam travel right into your home, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.2cm (11" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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.
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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