Greetings Card : The last steam engine at Carnforth
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The last steam engine at Carnforth
Tradesmen at Carnforth standing in front of their engine. Left to right: boiler washer, Norman Wilson; firedropper, Norman Cottier; bar lad, Tommy Longstaffe; driver, Joe Harrison; and steamraiser, Fred Scott. The article was to mark the last steam train run on a standard gauge track between Liverpool and Carlisle on 11th August 1968. It was almost 138 years (in 1968) since the opening ceremony was performed on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the first to use steam for both passenger and goods trains. Date: 1968
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Boiler Carnforth D River Fred Gauge Harrison Norman Railways Scott Standard Tommy Track Tradesmen Trains Washer Wilson
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Greeting Cards. This particular card features an iconic image of "The Last Steam Engine at Carnforth" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the camaraderie of the tradesmen as they proudly stand before their engine, with the steamraiser at the helm, the firedropper preparing the fuel, the boiler washer maintaining the machinery, and the driver and bar lad ready for departure. This vintage scene is the perfect way to add a touch of nostalgia to any message, making it a thoughtful and unique choice for any occasion. Order now and let the memories of a bygone era come alive with every card you send."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the last steam engine at Carnforth, marking the end of an era in railway history. Taken on August 11, 1968, the image shows five dedicated tradesmen standing proudly in front of their engine, which had just completed the final steam-hauled journey on the standard gauge track between Liverpool and Carlisle. From left to right, we see Boiler Washer Norman Wilson, Firedropper Norman Cottier, Bar Lad Tommy Longstaffe, Driver Joe Harrison, and Steamraiser Fred Scott. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the first to use steam for both passenger and goods trains, had opened its doors 138 years prior to this momentous occasion. The steam engine had revolutionized transportation, connecting cities and towns across the country and bringing about significant social and economic changes. As the steam era drew to a close, these tradesmen, who had dedicated their careers to the maintenance and operation of these mighty machines, gathered to pay tribute to the steam engine that had served them so well. Their faces bear a mix of pride, sadness, and a sense of nostalgia, as they stand before the engine that had been a constant presence in their lives. The steam engine at Carnforth, a symbol of a bygone era, now stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those who built and operated it. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human connection to the machines that have shaped our history and the memories they leave behind.
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