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Premium Framed Print : Sultan. 4-2-2 Broad Gauge locomotive built 1876. Rover class
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Sultan. 4-2-2 Broad Gauge locomotive built 1876. Rover class
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413694
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning photograph captures the majestic presence of a Sultan Class 4-2-2 Broad Gauge locomotive, built in 1876 at Swindon Works for the Great Western Railway (GWR). Named after the powerful rulers of the Islamic world, the Sultan Class was part of an innovative series of locomotives designed by George Armstrong and Daniel Gooch to improve the efficiency and power of the GWR's broad gauge railway network. The Sultan Class locomotives were unique in their design, featuring a 4-2-2 wheel arrangement, which provided excellent traction and maneuverability. The broad gauge track, at 7 ft 0 in (2,134 mm), was wider than the standard gauge used by most other railways in the UK, allowing for greater stability and load-carrying capacity. This particular locomotive, with its intricate details and elegant lines, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the GWR during the late Victorian era. The Sultan Class locomotives were known for their impressive performance, able to pull heavy trains up steep gradients with ease. The broad gauge network they served extended from Bristol to Swansea, and later to South Wales, providing vital transportation links for the region's industries and communities. The photograph, taken at the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when steam power ruled the rails and the Sultan Class locomotives were the epitome of engineering excellence. The museum, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is a must-visit destination for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike, preserving the rich heritage of the Great Western Railway and its iconic locomotives, including this magnificent Sultan Class 4-2-2 Broad Gauge locomotive.
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