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Framed Print : No 5051 Drysllwyn Castle outside Swindon Works
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No 5051 Drysllwyn Castle outside Swindon Works
4-6-0 Castle class locomotive. Built 1936
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413724
© Steam Picture Library
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into the world of steam engineering with our captivating framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring No. 5051 Drysllwyn Castle, a 4-6-0 Castle Class locomotive built in 1936, this stunning image captures the iconic steam engine outside Swindon Works at the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the vibrant colors and intricate details of this historic locomotive, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Transport yourself back in time and relive the golden age of steam with this exquisite piece of railway memorabilia.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
No. 5051 Drysllwyn Castle, a majestic 4-6-0 Castle class locomotive built in 1936, is captured outside Swindon Works in this evocative photograph from the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway (GWR). This locomotive, numbered 5051, was part of a series of 100 locomotives designed by Charles Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer of the GWR, between 1923 and 1950. The Castle class locomotives were named after Welsh castles and were renowned for their power, agility, and elegant design. The photograph showcases the locomotive in its industrial setting, with the imposing red brick walls of Swindon Works in the background. The steam engine, adorned with intricate details and ornate castings, stands proudly on the railway tracks, its large chimney billowing out plumes of white steam. The engine's polished brass fittings and gleaming metal surfaces reflect the sunlight, adding to its striking appearance. The Castle class locomotives were the backbone of the GWR's express passenger services during the interwar period and into the 1960s. They were capable of reaching impressive speeds, making them ideal for long-distance journeys. The locomotive in this photograph, No. 5051 Drysllwyn Castle, would have been a familiar sight on the railways of the south-west of England and Wales. The Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway is home to an impressive collection of historic locomotives and railway memorabilia. This photograph of No. 5051 Drysllwyn Castle outside Swindon Works is a testament to the rich railway heritage of the GWR and the enduring appeal of these magnificent steam engines.
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