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Antique Framed Print : No 40, North Star, c1909
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No 40, North Star, c1909
Star Class locomotive, built 1906. Seen here with the a 4-6-0 wheel arrangement. The wheel arrangement was changed from 4-4-2 to 4-6-0 in 1909. It was also renumbered 4000 in 1912
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 1454787
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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 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the majestic No 40, North Star locomotive in all its glory. Built in 1906, this remarkable Star Class locomotive is seen here with a distinctive 4-6-0 wheel arrangement. However, what makes this particular image even more intriguing is the fact that it captures a significant moment in history - the transition of its wheel arrangement from 4-4-2 to 4-6-0 in 1909. The No 40 locomotive holds an important place in railway history as it was renumbered as No 4000 in the year 1912. This change reflects not only its growing significance but also highlights how advancements and developments were constantly taking place within the world of steam engines during this era. Preserved at the STEAM Museum of GWR (Great Western Railway), this print provides a glimpse into the past and allows us to appreciate both the engineering marvels and aesthetic beauty of these magnificent machines. The intricate details captured by this image serve as a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication put into creating such masterpieces. As we admire this photograph, let us immerse ourselves in nostalgia for an era when steam locomotives like No 40, North Star ruled supreme on railways across Britain. It serves as a reminder of our rich industrial heritage and ignites our curiosity about how these powerful engines shaped transportation history.
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