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Fine Art Print : Locomotive No. 6014, King Henry VII, at Swindon Works
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Locomotive No. 6014, King Henry VII, at Swindon Works
Seen here in A Shop in 1936 as streamlined. Broad gauge locomotive North Star can be seen in the background
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 7477967
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
4 6 0 King Locomotive Swindon Works King Henry Vii North Star Streamlined
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the golden age of railroading with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Steam Engine Collection. This stunning image captures Locomotive No. 6014, King Henry VII, at Swindon Works in 1936. Witness the majesty of this iconic broad gauge steam engine in its streamlined glory, with the North Star locomotive subtly peeking into the scene from the background. Transport yourself back in time to the Steam Museum of the GWR and relive the romance and power of the railway era. A must-have for any rail enthusiast or art lover's collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.5cm x 42cm (20.7" x 16.5")
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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> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Locomotives
> Steam
> Standard Gauge
> King Class Locomotives
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Swindon Works
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the majesty of Locomotive No. 6014, King Henry VII, as it undergoes streamlining at Swindon Works in 1936. The 4-6-0 King Class locomotive, named after King Henry VII of England, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the Great Western Railway (GWR). King Henry VII was one of the last broad gauge locomotives built by the GWR before the transition to standard gauge. Streamlining was a relatively new innovation in railway engineering at the time, and the application of this technology to a locomotive of such size and power was a significant achievement. The sleek, aerodynamic design was intended to reduce wind resistance and improve efficiency, making the locomotive more powerful and faster. The photograph also offers a fascinating glimpse into the working environment of Swindon Works, the largest railway works in the world at the time. The hustle and bustle of the shop floor is evident, with workers in their overalls going about their tasks, and the raw materials and machinery that were essential to the production of locomotives. In the background, the broad gauge locomotive North Star can be seen. A striking contrast to the streamlined King Henry VII, North Star represents an earlier era in railway history. The co-existence of these two locomotives in the same workshop underscores the rapid pace of technological change in the railway industry during this period. This photograph is a reminder of the rich history of railway engineering and innovation, and the pivotal role that Swindon Works played in shaping that history. It is a fitting addition to the collection of the STEAM Museum of the GWR, which preserves and celebrates the stories and artefacts of the Great Western Railway.
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