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Wharncliffe Viaduct, c1920s
Filename: B3 006.jpg
Size: 5400 x 1944 (4.2MB)
Date: 26th February 2008
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
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Wharncliffe Viaduct, c1920s
A Castle Class locomotive speeds over the viaduct. It was built in 1837 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 697588
© STEAM Picture Library 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Architecture Bridge Brunel Wharncliffe
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the 1920s, showcases the majestic Wharncliffe Viaduct in all its glory. A Castle Class locomotive, with its powerful and imposing presence, speeds across the bridge, leaving a trail of steam in its wake. The viaduct, an engineering marvel of the 19th century, was designed by the legendary Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed in 1837. Brunel's innovative design is evident in the grandeur of the structure, with its 27 arches spanning the River Dart in Devon, England. The viaduct was built to carry the Great Western Railway (GWR) line over the river and the steep valley below. The intricate details of the masonry, the elegant curves of the arches, and the meticulous alignment of the stones are a testament to the meticulous planning and execution of the project. The Castle Class locomotive, with its distinctive chimney and large driving wheels, adds a sense of dynamism and motion to the scene. The steam billowing from the engine's stack creates a dramatic contrast against the stonework of the viaduct. The photograph captures a moment in time, a fleeting instant of history, where the past and the present converge, and the beauty of engineering and nature come together in perfect harmony. This photograph is a reminder of the rich railway heritage that the STEAM Museum of the GWR preserves and celebrates. It invites us to reflect on the ingenuity and vision of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the role he played in shaping the transportation landscape of the United Kingdom. The Wharncliffe Viaduct remains a symbol of engineering excellence, a testament to the power of human creativity and the enduring allure of the steam age.
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