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Antique Framed Print : Locomotive 3218 seen here caught in a snow drift on the Somerset Levels. 1st January 1963
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Locomotive 3218 seen here caught in a snow drift on the Somerset Levels. 1st January 1963
Staff
Bristol Post
Mirrorpix
Bristol
England
Media ID 21864568
© Mirrorpix
British Rail Cold Railway Sixties Somerset South West Steam Engine Stuck Winter 1963 Snow Drift
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 29.4cm x 29.2cm (11.6" x 11.5")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
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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Captured in a frozen moment, this vintage print showcases the mighty Locomotive 3218 trapped amidst a treacherous snow drift on the Somerset Levels. The date was January 1st, 1963, when England was gripped by an unforgiving winter. As the icy winds howled and snowflakes danced in the air, this steam engine found itself at the mercy of nature's whims. The image transports us back to a time when British Rail ruled the tracks with its iron horses. Locomotive 3218 stands as a testament to their power and resilience. Its wheels buried deep in snow, smoke billowing from its chimney into the frosty air - it is both majestic and vulnerable. Located in South West England, Somerset became an unexpected battleground between man and weather during that bitter season. This particular locomotive became ensnared within Mother Nature's icy grip while bravely navigating through these challenging conditions. As we gaze upon this scene from yesteryears, we are reminded of Britain's rich railway heritage and its ability to overcome even the harshest elements. It serves as a reminder that no matter how advanced our transportation systems become, there will always be moments where nature asserts her dominance over human ingenuity.
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