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Cock O the North locomotive waiting for signals
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Cock O the North locomotive waiting for signals
LNER 2001 Cock O the North 1933 locomotive waiting for the signals to move. Date: circa 1930s
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1933 2001 Cock Goods Lner Loco Locomotive Move Signals Track Truck Waiting
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In this evocative photograph, the mighty Cock O' the North locomotive stands still, its powerful form dwarfing the nearby goods truck as it waits patiently for the signals to change. The steam engine, numbered 2001 and built in 1933, is a fine example of the locomotive technology of the 1930s. Belonging to the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), the Cock O' the North was a class A1 Pacific locomotive, renowned for its impressive power and speed. The scene is set against a backdrop of railway tracks stretching into the distance, the rails leading the eye towards the horizon. The sky above is overcast, adding to the sense of anticipation and the quiet, almost contemplative atmosphere of the image. The locomotive's large chimney puffs out plumes of white steam, a testament to the engine's hard work and the heat of its burning coal. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of the past when steam trains were the backbone of the British railway system. The Cock O' the North, with its distinctive crest emblazoned on its tender, is a symbol of the era, a time when the romance of the railways was at its height. The image is a reminder of the importance of transport in connecting communities and moving goods across the country, a role that continues to this day, albeit with more modern modes of transport. This photograph, taken in the 1930s, is a fascinating glimpse into the past, a moment frozen in time that invites us to reflect on the history of rail transport and the role it has played in shaping our world.
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