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Greetings Card : Six wheeled Siphon, No 960
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Six wheeled Siphon, No 960
Built to diagram O1 in 1890. Desinated for milk traffic
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 543616
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse collection of unique and captivating greeting cards. This exquisite design showcases the six-wheeled Siphon, No. 960, a historical gem from the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway (GWR). Built to diagram O1 in 1890, this magnificent piece of engineering was specifically designed for milk traffic. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your correspondence with this stunning card image, perfect for any railway enthusiast or someone who appreciates the beauty of industrial heritage. Impress your loved ones with this one-of-a-kind greeting card from Media Storehouse.
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 photograph showcases Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway's (GWR) Six-Wheeled Siphon No. 960, an engineering marvel built to the diagram O1 in 1890. Designed primarily for milk traffic, this siphon is a unique and intriguing piece of railway history. The six-wheeled design offers a stable and robust platform for the siphon's essential function - transferring milk from churns to railway wagons. The milk churns, filled with fresh and unpasteurized milk, were rolled onto the siphon, and the vacuum created by the steam engine drew the milk through the siphon and into the waiting wagons. The intricate details of the siphon are evident in this photograph. The exterior is adorned with ornate brass fittings, while the interior reveals the complex network of pipes and valves that facilitated the milk transfer process. The large, round windows offer a glimpse into the past, allowing us to imagine the bustling activity that once took place within. The O1 diagram was a popular choice for milk siphons on the GWR, with over 100 examples built between 1887 and 1912. This particular siphon, No. 960, is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the railway engineers of the time, who found creative solutions to the challenges of transporting perishable goods like milk over long distances. Today, this six-wheeled siphon stands as a proud reminder of the rich railway history of the GWR and the essential role that milk siphons played in the transportation of fresh milk to consumers. The Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway is dedicated to preserving and showcasing such fascinating pieces of railway history, allowing us to appreciate the past and learn from the innovations of the past.
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