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Antique Framed Print : The Pendennis Castle steam locomotive which was sold to Australian iron ore producers
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The Pendennis Castle steam locomotive which was sold to Australian iron ore producers
The Pendennis Castle steam locomotive which was sold to Australian iron ore producers Hamersley Iron in 197. On 29 May 1977, she made her farewell run in the UK, at the head of the Great Western Envoy from Birmingham to Didcot and return. The following day, she headed to Avonmouth, the port for Bristol, where she was loaded aboard the cargo vessel Mishref, and departed for Sydney, Australia, on 2 June 1977
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
JS*9402400
Media ID 21658610
© Mirrorpix
Passengers Rail Railway Steam Engine Train
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.5cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 captures the historic moment when the iconic Pendennis Castle steam locomotive bid farewell to its homeland, embarking on a new journey across oceans. In 1977, this magnificent piece of British engineering was sold to Australian iron ore producers, Hamersley Iron. As crowds gathered in Birmingham on that fateful day of May 29th, they witnessed an emotional spectacle as the Pendennis Castle led the Great Western Envoy from Birmingham to Didcot and back. Passengers and enthusiasts alike lined up along the railway tracks, eager to catch a glimpse of this majestic machine before it embarked on its voyage Down Under. The atmosphere was filled with both excitement and nostalgia as people bid their final farewells to a symbol of British rail history. The following day marked another significant chapter for the Pendennis Castle. Making her way towards Avonmouth - Bristol's bustling port - she was carefully loaded onto the cargo vessel Mishref. On June 2nd, 1977, with hearts full of anticipation and pride, this beloved steam engine set sail for Sydney, Australia. This photograph not only immortalizes a remarkable moment in time but also pays homage to an era where steam engines ruled supreme. It serves as a reminder of our rich industrial heritage and how these powerful locomotives connected communities while leaving indelible marks on our collective memory.
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