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Antique Framed Print : Steam Rail Motor Car, number 80
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Steam Rail Motor Car, number 80
Steam rail motor number 80 is seen here at an unknown location on the GWR network. It was built in 1906 by the Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company to Q diagram and lot number 1101. Steam rail motors were self propelled and incorporated a steam engine within a carriage
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 14623892
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
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 23cm (14.6" x 9.1")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases Steam Rail Motor Car number 80, a historic relic of the Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company's (GRC&W) illustrious past. Built in 1906 as part of the Q diagram and lot number 1101 series, this self-propelled vehicle represents an intriguing fusion of carriage and steam engine. Steam rail motors, like number 80, were revolutionary in their time, offering a degree of autonomy and flexibility unmatched by traditional steam locomotives. The engine was housed within the carriage itself, eliminating the need for a separate locomotive and tender. This design not only simplified the railway infrastructure but also provided a smoother, more comfortable ride for passengers. The exact location of this photograph on the Great Western Railway (GWR) network remains a mystery, adding to the allure of this time capsule from the golden age of steam rail travel. The intricate details of the Steam Rail Motor Car's design are on full display, from the ornate latticework adorning its exterior to the meticulously crafted windows that offer glimpses into a bygone era. Number 80's preservation at the STEAM Museum of the GWR is a testament to the enduring fascination with the history of steam rail transport. It serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and innovation that shaped the railway industry and continues to captivate generations of rail enthusiasts.
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