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Locomotive 3218 seen here caught in a snow drift on the Somerset Levels. 1st January 1963
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Locomotive 3218 seen here caught in a snow drift on the Somerset Levels. 1st January 1963
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Bristol Post
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Bristol
England
Media ID 21864568
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British Rail Cold Railway Sixties Somerset South West Steam Engine Stuck Winter 1963 Snow Drift
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Captured in a frozen moment, this vintage print showcases the mighty Locomotive 3218 trapped amidst a treacherous snow drift on the Somerset Levels. The date was January 1st, 1963, when England was gripped by an unforgiving winter. As the icy winds howled and snowflakes danced in the air, this steam engine found itself at the mercy of nature's whims. The image transports us back to a time when British Rail ruled the tracks with its iron horses. Locomotive 3218 stands as a testament to their power and resilience. Its wheels buried deep in snow, smoke billowing from its chimney into the frosty air - it is both majestic and vulnerable. Located in South West England, Somerset became an unexpected battleground between man and weather during that bitter season. This particular locomotive became ensnared within Mother Nature's icy grip while bravely navigating through these challenging conditions. As we gaze upon this scene from yesteryears, we are reminded of Britain's rich railway heritage and its ability to overcome even the harshest elements. It serves as a reminder that no matter how advanced our transportation systems become, there will always be moments where nature asserts her dominance over human ingenuity.
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