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Locomotive repairs, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
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Locomotive repairs, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
Locomotive repairs, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1959. Doncaster has a great tradition of locomotive building. During the Industrial Revolution, the Great Northern Locomotive and Carriage works was built there, adjacent to the existing station. Some famous locomotives were built in Doncaster, including the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman, which are probably the most well known two. In the photograph, locos are being stripped, serviced and repaired
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1950s Doncaster Engine Engineering Fifties Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Repairing South Yorkshire Steam Locomotive Train Walters
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This photo print, titled "Locomotive repairs, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1959" by artist Michael Walters, takes us back to a significant era in British history. Doncaster holds a rich legacy of locomotive building that dates back to the Industrial Revolution. The Great Northern Locomotive and Carriage works were established there alongside the existing station. This photograph captures the essence of this tradition as we witness skilled workers meticulously stripping down, servicing, and repairing locomotives. Doncaster's contribution to steam locomotion is renowned worldwide with iconic trains like the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman being born within its workshops. These two legendary engines have become synonymous with British railway heritage. In this image frozen in time from the 1950s, we observe men engrossed in their work as they laboriously tend to these magnificent machines. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia to this scene of industrial prowess. It transports us back to an era when engineering feats propelled Britain forward on iron tracks. Through Walter's lens, we catch a glimpse into the dedication and craftsmanship required for maintaining these powerful steam engines. This print serves as a testament not only to Doncaster's pivotal role in shaping Britain's transportation landscape but also pays homage to those unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes ensuring smooth journeys for countless passengers across the country.
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