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Star Class locomotive No. 4003, Lode Star

Star Class locomotive No. 4003, Lode Star


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Star Class locomotive No. 4003, Lode Star

Built February 1907

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Media ID 9352953

4 6 0


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1. Title: "Lode Star: A Blast from the Past - Star Class Locomotive No. 4003 at the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway" 2.. Step back in time and feast your eyes on this magnificent piece of railway history - Star Class locomotive No. 4003, affectionately known as "Lode Star," at the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway. Built in February 1907, this 4-6-0 steam locomotive is a true testament to the engineering prowess of the early 20th century. The Star Class, designed by George Jackson Churchward, was a significant advancement in locomotive technology for the Great Western Railway (GWR). With its powerful 4-cylinder compound engine and advanced boiler design, the Star Class locomotives were capable of pulling heavy loads over the challenging terrain of the Cotswold Hills and the Severn Tunnel. No. 4003, Lode Star, was named after the mineral 'lode,' which refers to a vein or seam of mineral deposits. This locomotive saw active service on the GWR lines until the late 1920s, when it was eventually retired. Today, Lode Star is preserved and maintained at the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, where it continues to inspire awe and fascination among visitors. The museum offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the history of the GWR and the role steam locomotives played in shaping the railway network of the UK. As you stand before Lode Star, you can almost hear the rhythmic clanking of the steam engine and the hiss of escaping steam. This image is a reminder of the romance and adventure that once defined railway travel and the engineering marvels that made it possible.

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