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Antique Framed Print : Didcot Station and Signal Box, Oxfordshire, c. 1910
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Didcot Station and Signal Box, Oxfordshire, c. 1910
A view of the track at Didcot station in Oxfordshire, c.1910, also showing the signal box. In the distance is the Didcot provender store which provided the feed for the GWR horses across the network
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 15045598
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1910 1910s Didcot Oxfordshire Railway Signal Box Station Track
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). 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 37.1cm x 23.7cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era at Didcot Station in Oxfordshire, circa 1910. The scene showcases the railway track stretching into the distance, flanked by the imposing red-brick signal box. The signal box, a vital component of the railway system, controlled the flow of trains and ensured the safety of passengers and staff. In the background, the tall chimney of the Didcot Provender Store can be seen. This substantial building played a crucial role in the Great Western Railway (GWR) network, providing essential feed for the horses that pulled trains before the advent of diesel and electric locomotives. The store's proximity to the station ensured a steady supply of provisions for the horses, enabling them to work efficiently and maintain the railway's operations. The track, lined with sleepers and ballast, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The steam trains, with their billowing smoke and hissing steam, were the backbone of the railway system, connecting communities and transporting goods across vast distances. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, when the rhythm of the railway was set by the beat of the steam engine and the watchful eye of the signalman. The scene is further enhanced by the lush greenery and the clear blue sky, adding a sense of tranquility and serenity to the bustling railway activity. This photograph is a reminder of the rich railway heritage that shaped the landscape of Oxfordshire and the wider UK, and serves as an inspiration for the ongoing preservation efforts at the Steam Museum of the GWR.
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