Evening Star Collection

No 92220 Evening Star
2-10-0 9F class locomotive, built 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works. Withdrawn 1965

No 92220 Evening Star, in steam
2-10-0 9F class locomotive, built 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works. Withdrawn 1965

No 92220 Evening Star naming ceremony, 18th March 1960
2-10-0 9F class locomotive, built 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works. Withdrawn 1965

Crowds at the Evening Star naming ceremony, 18th March 1960
Crowds at the naming ceremony for Evening Star at Swindon Works in 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works

Picture No. 11071261
Evening Primrose / Evening Star / Sun Drop - Northumberland, UK. Date:

The Evening Star, c. 1910. Creator: Henry Wolf
The Evening Star, c. 1910

Common evening primrose -Oenothera biennis-, Burgenland, Austria

Patchwork Quilt - "Evening Star", c. 1936. Creator: Lon Cronk
Patchwork Quilt - " Evening Star", c. 1936

Golden bartonia or Lindleys blazingstar, Mentzelia lindleyi
5893853 Golden bartonia or Lindleys blazingstar, Mentzelia lindleyi by Bois, Desire Georges Jean Marie (1856-1946); (add.info.: Golden bartonia or Lindleys blazingstar, Mentzelia lindleyi)

December, 1890 (w / c on paper)
OVR362912 December, 1890 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Male Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) perched on snow-covered dead stem of Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), from which it will eat seeds, New York, USA

Phosphorus and Hesperus, 1881 (oil on canvas)
WDM204740 Phosphorus and Hesperus, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 60x44 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; (add.info)

Biennial Flowering season Summer Flowering season Autumn
Oenothera biennis Evening primrose Yellow subject

Swindon SN4 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN4 8

Hesper Appearing to Columbus in Prison, 1800s. Creator: Delignon, Jean-Louis (1755-1804)
Hesper Appearing to Columbus in Prison, 1800s. Private Collection

Evening or Hesperus, ca 1769. Found in the collection of Palacio Real El Pardo

Steam engine Evening star number 92220; England

People standing and viewing the steam engine Evening Star on an open day; England

People viewing steam train Evening Star by engine shed; England

D. C. : EVENING STAR BUILDING. The Washington Evening Star building on Pennsylvania Avenue
D.C.: EVENING STAR BUILDING. The Washington Evening Star building on Pennsylvania Avenue and 11th Street in Washington, D.C. with Galt and Brothers Jewelers on the left. Photograph, c1920

Common evening primrose -Oenothera biennis-, Burgenland, Austria

Evening Star the last steam train to be built in Britian
" Evening Star " the last steam train to be built in Britian

Venus, computer artwork. This is the second planet from the Sun, orbiting at an average of 108 million kilometres from it

Phases of Venus, 19th-century diagram

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"Evening Star: A Symbol of Power and Beauty" No 92220 Evening Star, in steam, was a magnificent locomotive that captured the hearts of train enthusiasts. Its sleek design and powerful engine made it a true marvel of engineering. The crowds at the Evening Star naming ceremony on March 18th, 1960, were filled with excitement as they witnessed history being made. The proud moment when No 92220 Evening Star was officially christened will forever be etched in their memories. In another context, Picture No. 11071261 showcases the delicate beauty of the common evening primrose -Oenothera biennis- found in Burgenland, Austria. Its vibrant yellow petals illuminate the landscape during summer and autumn seasons. Lon Cronk's Patchwork Quilt titled "Evening Star", created around 1936, is a masterpiece that weaves together different colors and patterns to create a harmonious whole. It symbolizes unity amidst diversity. The golden bartonia or Lindleys blazingstar (Mentzelia lindleyi) is another stunning example of nature's evening star. Its bright yellow flowers bloom during December, adding warmth to winter landscapes. A male Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) perched on a snow-covered dead stem represents resilience in harsh conditions. Just like this little bird braving the cold winter nights under an evening sky adorned with stars. Lastly, Phosphorus and Hesperus painted by an unknown artist in 1881 depicts two celestial bodies associated with Venus - the Morning Star (Phosphorus) and the Evening Star (Hesperus). This artwork captures their ethereal glow against a dark canvas. Whether it's through majestic locomotives or captivating natural wonders like flowers and birds, there is something enchanting about our fascination with evening stars. They remind us of both power and beauty that can be found even after dusk falls.