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Fine Art Print : Cab of a Castle Class locomotive
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Cab of a Castle Class locomotive
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413725
© STEAM - Museum of the GWR
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Steam Engine Collection. This captivating image transports you to the golden age of rail travel, featuring the Cab of a Castle Class locomotive from the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway. With meticulous attention to detail, every bolt, valve, and lever is rendered in stunning clarity. Hang this print in your home or office to ignite the imagination and evoke the romance of a bygone era. A must-have for railway enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: The Cab of a Castle Class Locomotive at Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway" The photograph captures the intricate details of the cab of a Castle Class locomotive, a Pacific type 4-6-2 steam engine, housed at the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway. This iconic locomotive, a masterpiece of British railway engineering, was designed by Charles Collett in 1923 and remained in service until the late 1960s. The cab is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the era. The control panel, located in the foreground, is a complex arrangement of levers, valves, and gauges that allowed the locomotive driver to manage the engine's power and speed. The large circular firebox, visible through the open cab window, fueled the engine with coal and provided the heat necessary to generate steam. The tall chimney, rising high above the cab, released the exhaust gases. The Castle Class locomotive was renowned for its power and elegance. Its distinctive casing, with its rounded curves and smooth lines, not only improved the engine's aerodynamics but also gave it a striking appearance. The cab, with its large windows and ergonomic design, provided the driver with an unobstructed view of the tracks, ensuring safe and efficient operation. The photograph offers a unique perspective into the world of steam railway travel. It invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and sensations of riding on this magnificent machine, as it roared down the tracks, pulling a long train of passengers through the picturesque countryside. The Castle Class locomotive, now preserved at the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, serves as a reminder of the golden age of steam travel and the engineering marvels that shaped our transportation history.
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