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45588 Jubilee Class Kashmir Steam Locomotive 4-6-2, Loch Ske
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45588 Jubilee Class Kashmir Steam Locomotive 4-6-2, Loch Ske
45588 Jubilee Class Kashmir Steam Locomotive 4-6-2, Loch Skerrow, Castle Douglas, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1963
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1963 Dumfries Jubilee Kashmir Loch Locomotive Newton Shire Stewart Douglas
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This evocative photograph captures the majestic 45588 Jubilee Class Kashmir Steam Locomotive 4-6-2, affectionately named Loch Ske, as it gracefully passes by Loch Skerrow in Castle Douglas, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, in the year 1963. The steam engine, a testament to the industrial heritage of the region, is seen in its full glory, billowing clouds of smoke and steam, as it travels along the railway tracks, leaving behind a trail of history and nostalgia. The Jubilee Class locomotives were designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and were introduced by the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) in 1935. Known for their power and efficiency, these locomotives were widely used for passenger and freight services. The Kashmir variant, with its distinctive green livery and gold lettering, was named after the Indian princely state of Kashmir. The photograph, taken in 1963, is a poignant reminder of the era when steam locomotives ruled the rails. With the advent of diesel and electric engines, the steam era was coming to an end, and the Jubilee Class locomotives, including Loch Ske, were gradually being retired. This photograph captures a moment in time, a fleeting instant in the history of railway engineering, when the steam engine reigned supreme. The scene is set against the picturesque backdrop of Loch Skerrow, with its calm and tranquil waters reflecting the engine's powerful form. The rolling hills of Dumfries-shire, with their lush greenery, add to the serene beauty of the image. The photograph is a tribute to the engineering marvels of the past and a reminder of the romance and allure of the steam age.
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