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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. STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway.

Media ID 5386018

Filename: 22.jpg

Size: 3191 x 2423 (1.2MB)

Date: 15th August 2011

Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR

Unique Reference Number: Given as a scan - not an actual photo

1960 Staff Swindon Works 92220 Evening Star

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A Sea of Anticipation: Crowds Gathered to Witness the Naming Ceremony of Evening Star at Swindon Works on 18th March 1960 This evocative photograph captures the excitement and sense of history in the air as thousands of people gathered to witness the naming ceremony of Evening Star at Swindon Works on 18th March 1960. The Evening Star was a special occasion: it was the last mainline steam locomotive to be built in Britain, marking the end of an era in railway history. The scene in this image is one of jubilation and nostalgia. The crowds, a sea of faces, are a testament to the enduring love affair the British public had with steam railways. Among the throng are Swindon Works staff, proud of their role in building this historic locomotive, and railway enthusiasts, eager to be a part of this momentous occasion. Evening Star (92220) is at the heart of the action, resplendent in its freshly painted livery. The locomotive's nameplate, bearing the inscription "Evening Star," is about to be unveiled by the chosen godmother, Miss Doreen Fowler. The anticipation is palpable as the crowd holds its collective breath, waiting for the moment the cover is lifted. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when steam trains were the backbone of the British railway system. It encapsulates the spirit of community and the shared sense of pride in the engineering marvels that defined the age. The Evening Star may have been the last of its kind, but it left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those who were there to witness its birth.

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