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TEIGN VALLEY STEAM TRAIN
One of the last trains to run on the Teign Valley Line, from Chepstow to Exeter, Devon, England. The line was closed completely in June 1958. Here a train goes over Ide bridge. Date: 1958
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1958 Chepstow Closed Completely Exeter Locomotive Teign Trains
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Teign Valley Steam Train poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of a steam engine crossing Ide Bridge from the Teign Valley Line. This captivating photograph, taken in 1958, showcases one of the last trains to operate on this historic railway line between Chepstow and Exeter in Devon, England, before its permanent closure in June of that year. Bring the romance and nostalgia of a bygone era into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic piece of railway history.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.5cm x 42cm (21.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the final days of the Teign Valley Steam Train, as it gracefully traverses Ide Bridge in Devon, England, in the year 1958. The Teign Valley Line, which once connected Chepstow and Exeter, was a vital transport link in the region, carrying passengers and goods through the picturesque Teign Valley. However, by the late 1950s, the railway was facing an uncertain future. The steam train in this image is one of the last to operate on the line before its complete closure in June 1958. The steam locomotive, with its billowing plume of smoke, stands in stark contrast to the tranquil landscape of the valley below. Ide Bridge, with its elegant arches, provides a fitting backdrop to this scene, as the train makes its way over the river Teign. The 1950s were a pivotal time in the history of the British railway system, as steam trains began to be phased out in favor of more modern diesel and electric trains. The closure of the Teign Valley Line was a sad moment for many, as it marked the end of an era in transport history. Today, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the romance and nostalgia associated with the steam train, and the role it played in the lives of people in the Teign Valley and beyond.
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