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This little 040 tank engine has arrived to double the steam power at the Bowes Railway
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This little 040 tank engine has arrived to double the steam power at the Bowes Railway
This little 040 tank engine has arrived to double the steam power at the Bowes Railway depot at Springlwell on 7th May 1981.
The engine, built by Andrew Barclay of Kilmarnock in 1954 is the most recent addidtion to stock at the preserved colliery line
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United Kingdom
WA*5800804
Media ID 21619526
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Engines Gate Industrial Scene Journey Museum Public Transport Railway Small Group Of People Steam Trains Low Loader Mixed Age Range
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This print captures the momentous arrival of a little 040 tank engine at the Bowes Railway depot in Springwell on May 7th, 1981. This charming locomotive, meticulously crafted by Andrew Barclay of Kilmarnock in 1954, was brought to double the steam power at this historic colliery line. As we delve into this snapshot from the 1980s, we are transported back to an era filled with industrial marvels and bustling railway scenes. The image showcases a gate leading to the railway tracks where this magnificent engine is being unloaded from a low loader. A small group of people eagerly gather around, their mixed age range reflecting the universal fascination with trains and transport. The Bowes Railway museum stands proudly in the background, serving as a testament to our rich railway heritage. It's evident that public transport enthusiasts and history buffs alike have flocked here to witness this remarkable addition to their collection. Steam billows gracefully from the locomotive's chimney, hinting at its immense power waiting to be unleashed on future journeys along these tracks. This photograph encapsulates not only a specific moment but also symbolizes how railways have connected communities and fueled progress throughout time. Preserved for generations to come through Memory Lane Prints, this image invites us all aboard for an unforgettable trip down memory lane.
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