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Didcot, Oxfordshire, 11th May 1896
The down Flying Dutchman approaching Didcot in Oxfordshire, hauled by No. 3019, Rover, on 11th May 1896. Didcot signal box can be seen on the left of the image. The station opened in June 1844 and was renamed Didcot Parkway in July 1985
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 15045590
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1890s Didcot Oxfordshire Rover Signal Box 1896 Flying Dutchman
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, transporting you back in time to the golden age of rail travel. This captivating print showcases a vintage scene from the Steam Museum of the GWR, featuring the iconic "Flying Dutchman" locomotive, No. 3019, Rover, as it approaches Didcot, Oxfordshire on 11th May 1896. Witness the majestic steam engine in action, with the distinctive Didcot signal box standing proudly on the left of the image. Add an authentic touch to your home or office decor, and relive the rich history of the railways with this exquisite poster print from Media Storehouse.
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.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
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 photograph, taken on 11th May 1896 in the picturesque town of Didcot, Oxfordshire, presents a fascinating glimpse into the past of the Great Western Railway (GWR). The image showcases the "Flying Dutchman," a legendary steam locomotive named No. 3019, Rover, as it approaches Didcot station. The train, adorned with thick plumes of smoke billowing from its chimney, exudes an undeniable sense of power and majesty. Didcot station, which opened in June 1844, can be seen on the left side of the image. The red-brick signal box, a testament to the era's engineering prowess, stands proudly at the station entrance. The station was later renamed Didcot Parkway in July 1985. The "Flying Dutchman" was a popular name given to several steam locomotives on the GWR due to their distinctive appearance, which seemed to evoke the mythical ghost ship of the same name. This particular locomotive, No. 3019, was built in 1895 and was known for its impressive speed and performance. The photograph offers a unique window into the 1890s, a time when steam power reigned supreme in transportation. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, when the rhythmic clatter of trains and the hiss of steam were the soundtrack to daily life. This photograph is a treasure trove of history, transporting us back in time to an age of steam, engineering marvels, and the romance of the railway.
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