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Cab of a Castle Class locomotive
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413725
© STEAM - Museum of the GWR
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the nostalgic charm of steam railways into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints. This stunning image captures the intricate details of a Castle Class locomotive cab from the Steam Museum of the GWR. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality aluminum sheets coated with a vibrant, long-lasting finish. The sleek metal surface enhances the rich colors and textures of the photograph, creating a visually striking and durable piece of art. Transport yourself back in time with this captivating display of railway history.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: The Cab of a Castle Class Locomotive at Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway" The photograph captures the intricate details of the cab of a Castle Class locomotive, a Pacific type 4-6-2 steam engine, housed at the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway. This iconic locomotive, a masterpiece of British railway engineering, was designed by Charles Collett in 1923 and remained in service until the late 1960s. The cab is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the era. The control panel, located in the foreground, is a complex arrangement of levers, valves, and gauges that allowed the locomotive driver to manage the engine's power and speed. The large circular firebox, visible through the open cab window, fueled the engine with coal and provided the heat necessary to generate steam. The tall chimney, rising high above the cab, released the exhaust gases. The Castle Class locomotive was renowned for its power and elegance. Its distinctive casing, with its rounded curves and smooth lines, not only improved the engine's aerodynamics but also gave it a striking appearance. The cab, with its large windows and ergonomic design, provided the driver with an unobstructed view of the tracks, ensuring safe and efficient operation. The photograph offers a unique perspective into the world of steam railway travel. It invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and sensations of riding on this magnificent machine, as it roared down the tracks, pulling a long train of passengers through the picturesque countryside. The Castle Class locomotive, now preserved at the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, serves as a reminder of the golden age of steam travel and the engineering marvels that shaped our transportation history.
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