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Photographic Print : No 8 Gooch
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No 8 Gooch
4-4-0 Armstrong class locomtive. Built 1894 and later renumbered 4172
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 425699
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11"x8.5" Photo Print
Bring the history of railroading into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image features No. 8 Gooch, a 4-4-0 Armstrong class locomotive built in 1894 and later renumbered 4172. Preserved and on display at the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, this iconic steam engine is a testament to the rich heritage of the railway industry. Our high-quality prints are produced using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the past to life. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and relive the golden age of steam railways.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18cm (11" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases No. 8 Gooch, an iconic 4-4-0 Armstrong class locomotive built in 1894 at Swindon Works for the Great Western Railway (GWR). Originally numbered 8, this steam engine was later renumbered 4172 in 1915. The Armstrong class locomotives were designed by the renowned engineer, George Armstrong, and represented a significant advancement in steam locomotive technology for the GWR. No. 8 Gooch is a fine example of this design, with its distinctive rounded cab and large boiler. This photograph captures the locomotive in its prime, likely during the early 20th century when steam power was at the height of its dominance in the railway industry. The engine is shown in pristine condition, with its polished brass fittings gleaming in the sunlight and its black paintwork freshly applied. The setting of the photograph is a bustling railway scene, with other locomotives and carriages visible in the background. Smoke billows from the stack of No. 8 Gooch, adding to the sense of motion and energy that characterizes the railway era. The steam age was a time of great innovation and progress, and No. 8 Gooch is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and workers who built and operated these magnificent machines. Today, this photograph serves as a reminder of a bygone era, and a tribute to the enduring allure of steam power.
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