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Photographic Print : Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, August 1959
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Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, August 1959
A view of locomotive No. 90676 passing through Uffington station in Oxfordshire while transporting goods in August 1959. The image also shows Uffington signal box.
Uffington station opened in June 1864 on the Faringdon Railway and closed in December 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 7969521
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950s 1959 August Goods Oxfordshire Signal Box Station Summer Uffington
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Uffington Station in Oxfordshire, August 1959. Witness the magic of steam railways as locomotive No. 90676 passes through the station, transporting goods with the iconic Uffington signal box in the background. This captivating image, sourced from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, adds a touch of history and nostalgia to any room in your home or office. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this high-quality print is a must-have for those who appreciate the beauty and elegance of the past.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.4cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph captured in August 1959, we witness the majestic sight of locomotive No. 90676 gracefully passing through Uffington station in Oxfordshire. The scene transports us back in time to an era of steam power and bustling railway activity. Uffington station, nestled in the picturesque countryside, first opened its doors in June 1864 as part of the Faringdon Railway. This historic railway line connected the market town of Faringdon with the larger railway network, providing essential transport links for the local community. The image showcases the station's quaint charm, with its red-brick buildings and traditional signal box standing proudly against the backdrop of lush greenery. The station's nameplate, adorned with the distinctive 'Faringdon Railway' insignia, adds an authentic touch to the scene. At the heart of the photograph is the powerful locomotive No. 90676, belching out plumes of steam as it diligently transports a haul of goods through the station. The engine's gleaming metal surfaces and intricate details are a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The summer sun casts long shadows over the platform, bathing the scene in a warm, golden light. The tranquil atmosphere is shattered only by the rhythmic clatter of the train wheels on the tracks and the distant hoot of the engine's horn. This photograph offers a captivating glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the role that railway stations like Uffington played in the daily lives of people in rural communities during the 1950s. The station, which closed its doors for the last time in December 1964, now stands as a cherished piece of railway history.
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