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Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. Artist
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Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. Artist
Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The driver looks out from the footplate. The locomotive bears the livery of the British Railways Company. Lynemouth colliery opened in 1927 and eventually closed in 1994
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Steam Loco No 65811 Hauling Coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963
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. In this print by Michael Walters, we are transported back to the industrial landscape of 1960s Britain. The image captures a powerful steam locomotive as it pulls its heavy load of coal from the renowned Lynemouth Colliery in Northumberland. The driver peers out from the footplate with a determined gaze, his face weathered by years of hard work. The locomotive proudly displays the livery of British Railways Company, symbolizing an era when trains were at the heart of transportation and industry. Surrounding the tracks are buildings that form part of this bustling colliery complex; silent witnesses to countless hours spent extracting fuel for a nation's progress. Lynemouth Colliery itself holds a rich history, having opened its gates in 1927 and sadly closing them in 1994. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the men who dedicated their lives to this demanding profession within these very walls. Through Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , Michael Walters has expertly captured not just an iconic moment in time but also pays homage to those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to power our country forward. As smoke billows from the locomotive's stack and coal dust fills the air, we are reminded of both the grit and grandeur that defined Britain's coal mining industry during this pivotal period. This evocative image stands as
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