Image Licensing : Saddletank No 1365

EDITORS COMMENTS

In this print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, we are transported back in time to Swindon Works, where history comes alive. The focal point of the image is Saddletank No 1365, a remarkable locomotive belonging to the esteemed 1361 class. With its powerful 0-6-0 wheel arrangement and distinctive saddle tank design, this magnificent steam engine stands as a testament to British engineering excellence. The photograph not only showcases the impressive machinery but also introduces us to two key figures who brought it to life - Driver Bill Platt and Fireman Chester Humphries. Their presence adds a human touch, reminding us that behind every great machine lies skilled individuals whose dedication and expertise keep things running smoothly. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the rhythmic chugging of the locomotive's pistons and feel the heat emanating from its fiery belly. It serves as a poignant reminder of an era when steam power ruled supreme on Britain's railways. This print captures both nostalgia for days gone by and admiration for technological achievements that shaped our modern world. It invites us to appreciate not only the beauty of these majestic machines but also the hard work and craftsmanship that went into their creation. At STEAM Museum, such images serve as windows into our rich railway heritage; they transport us back in time while igniting curiosity about how far we have come since those early days of rail travel.