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Neath Abbey Woks Railway Locomotive - circa 1840
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Neath Abbey Woks Railway Locomotive - circa 1840
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This vintage photograph depicts the Neath Abbey Works Railway Locomotive, believed to have been taken around the year 1840. The image transports us back in time to the early days of the railway era in Wales. The Neath Abbey Works Railway was a narrow-gauge railway system, which served the Neath Abbey Ironworks located in the town of Neath, South Wales. The locomotive in this photograph is an early steam engine, its powerful presence and intricate details a testament to the engineering prowess of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The engine's large, domed boiler sits atop a sturdy frame, while the tall, vertical chimney billows out plumes of steam. The intricate details of the engine's machinery can be seen, from the large, circular drive wheels to the smaller, intricately designed pistons and connecting rods. The photograph also showcases the lantern slide, which was used to project the image onto a screen or wall for viewing. The use of lantern slides was a popular method for sharing photographs during the 19th and early 20th centuries, before the widespread availability of projectors. The Neath Abbey Works Railway Locomotive is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the history of rail transport in Wales during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. This photograph is part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone with an interest in the history of transportation and engineering.
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