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Greetings Card : No. 5928 Haddon Hall, 10th August 1946
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No. 5928 Haddon Hall, 10th August 1946
Seen here as the Fishguard Boat Train at Manorowen, Pembrokeshire.
4-6-0 Hall Class locomotive. Built 1933
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 4155397
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: "No. 5928 Haddon Hall" - a nostalgic tribute to the golden age of rail travel. This beautifully designed card showcases a captivating image of the iconic 4-6-0 Hall Class locomotive, No. 5928, taken at Manorowen, Pembrokeshire on the 10th of August, 1946. This classic steam engine, built in 1933, is depicted in its element as part of the Fishguard Boat Train. Perfect for railway enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the charm of a bygone era, this card is sure to transport your recipient to a time when the rhythmic chugging of steam engines was a familiar sound. Send a piece of history with every greeting.
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR transports us back to a bygone era, capturing the essence of No. 5928 Haddon Hall on a summer day in 1946. The locomotive, a magnificent 4-6-0 Hall Class steam engine built in 1933, stands proudly at Manorowen station in Pembrokeshire. The image showcases the Fishguard Boat Train, an iconic service that connected passengers arriving by boat with their onward journeys across Britain. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the hiss of steam and feel the anticipation of travelers as they prepare to embark on their adventures. Haddon Hall exudes power and elegance with its sleek design and polished exterior. Its presence commands attention against the backdrop of Manorowen's picturesque surroundings. This locomotive was not just a means of transportation; it symbolized progress and modernity during an era when rail travel was at its zenith. As we delve into this historical moment captured through lens and film, let us appreciate not only the technical marvel that is No. 5928 Haddon Hall but also reflect upon how it played a vital role in connecting people across vast distances during a time when air travel was still limited. This print serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and an invitation to explore our shared history through one remarkable machine's journey along Britain's railway tracks.
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