Steam Locomotive 1959
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Steam Locomotive 1959
The County of Cornwall steam locomotive, crossing the West Largen Viaduct. Date: 1959
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1959 Crossing Loco Locomotive Locomotives Trains Viaduct
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the majestic County of Cornwall steam locomotive, number 3772, as it gracefully crosses the West Largen Viaduct in Cornwall, England, during the year 1959. The locomotive, with its powerful steam plume billowing out, exudes an air of bygone elegance and raw power, transporting us back in time to the 1950s era of rail travel. The West Largen Viaduct, a remarkable feat of engineering, stretches out before the locomotive, its arches gracefully framing the rugged Cornish landscape. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the intricate details of the locomotive's metalwork and the textures of the surrounding countryside. The County of Cornwall, also known as the "Cornish Riviera Express," was a popular passenger train service that ran from London Paddington to Penzance in the southwest of England. The steam locomotive, with its distinctive livery, was a beloved symbol of the railway's rich heritage and the golden age of rail travel. This photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of steam locomotives and the romanticism of the railway era. It invites us to reflect on the past and the sense of adventure and discovery that came with traveling by train, as we marvel at the beauty and power of the County of Cornwall steam locomotive as it gracefully crosses the West Largen Viaduct.
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