Photo Mug : Steam train at Acton, West London
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Steam train at Acton, West London
Steam train at Acton, West London, on the Great Western Railway. Date: circa 1920s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14417096
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Acton Carriages Foggy Loco Locomotive Misty Pollution Signal Signals Smog Trains
Photo Mug
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring this captivating image of a steam train at Acton, West London, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Dating back to the 1920s on the Great Western Railway, this vintage photograph is now available to be showcased on your daily essential. Perfect for tea or coffee breaks, these mugs not only keep your beverages warm but also add a touch of nostalgia to your day. Relive the golden age of rail travel every time you take a sip. Order yours today and make each moment memorable with a piece of history in your hands.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a steam train makes its way through the dense fog of Acton, West London, in the 1920s. The Great Western Railway locomotive, with its powerful engine and billowing plume of steam, cuts through the misty air, leaving a trail of white vapor in its wake. The train carries several passenger carriages, each one filled with travelers eager to reach their destinations. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bridge, its iron girders and supports standing out starkly against the foggy backdrop. The signals atop the bridge are shrouded in mist, their red and green lights barely visible through the thick haze. The rail tracks stretch out into the distance, disappearing into the foggy horizon. Despite the beauty of the moment, there is an undeniable sense of grit and industry in the image. The smog and pollution hang heavy in the air, a byproduct of the coal-fired steam engines that powered the trains of the era. The train's passage through the foggy landscape is a reminder of the importance of transportation in connecting people and places, even as it comes at a cost to the environment. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when steam trains ruled the rails and the fog of West London was a constant companion to those who traveled by rail. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the steam train and the romance of rail travel, even as the world around it continued to change.
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