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Premium Framed Print : Saddle tank steam locomotive, 0-4-0, 1933
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Saddle tank steam locomotive, 0-4-0, 1933
Saddle tank steam locomotive, 0-4-0, arriving with a passenger train at Tan-y-Bwlch Station on the Ffestiniog Railway, North Wales. This locomotive was built by George England (1811- 1878) in c 1863. George England was the English locomotive maker who built the first locomotives for the narrow-gauge Ffestiniog Railway. England also invented the screw jack for replacing locomotives on the line
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Media ID 8340563
© National Railway Museum / Science & Society Picture Libr
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a magnificent Saddle tank steam locomotive, 0-4-0, arriving at Tan-y-Bwlch Station on the iconic Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales. The year is 1933, and this particular locomotive holds historical significance as it was built by the renowned English locomotive maker George England back in 1863. George England's contribution to the narrow-gauge Ffestiniog Railway cannot be overstated. He was responsible for constructing the very first locomotives that operated on this railway line. His innovative mind didn't stop there; he also invented the screw jack, a revolutionary device used for replacing locomotives along the track. In this image, we witness a moment frozen in time as passengers eagerly await their arrival at Tan-y-Bwlch Station. The steam billowing from the engine creates an ethereal atmosphere around the scene while adding to its nostalgic charm. The intricate details of this beautifully preserved locomotive are truly awe-inspiring - every nut and bolt meticulously crafted by skilled hands over a century ago. As we gaze upon this photograph, we can't help but appreciate both its artistic value and historical significance. It serves as a testament to George England's ingenuity and his lasting impact on railway engineering. This print transports us back to an era when steam trains ruled supreme, evoking feelings of wonderment and nostalgia for simpler times gone by.
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