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Abbotsbury Castle, No 4083
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Abbotsbury Castle, No 4083
This image shows Castle Class locomotive No.4083, Abbotsbury Castle, leaving Plymouth Docks on 9th April 1926.
Abbotsbury Castle was built at Swindon Works in May 1925 and withdrawn from service in December 1961
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 32209959
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1920s Castle Class Locomotive Plymouth 1926
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to a significant moment in railway history. The image showcases the majestic Castle Class locomotive No. 4083, fondly known as Abbotsbury Castle, as it gracefully departs Plymouth Docks on that memorable day of 9th April 1926. Built with meticulous craftsmanship at Swindon Works in May 1925, Abbotsbury Castle was an engineering marvel of its time. Its powerful presence and sleek design were admired by all who witnessed its journeys across the Great Western Railway network. As this photograph captures the locomotive's departure from Plymouth Docks, one can only imagine the excitement and anticipation felt by passengers awaiting their voyage aboard this magnificent steam engine. The bustling atmosphere of early 20th-century Plymouth is palpable through the lens, transporting us to a bygone era filled with adventure and discovery. Sadly, after decades of faithful service connecting people and places throughout Britain, Abbotsbury Castle was retired from duty in December 1961. However, its legacy lives on through images like these that allow us to appreciate not only its technical prowess but also the nostalgia associated with steam travel during this golden age. Preserved within STEAM Museum of GWR's collection, this extraordinary print serves as a testament to the enduring allure of railways and their profound impact on society throughout history.
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