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Building Diesel Locomotives in Swindon
Engineers nearing completion on the first of 35 2, 700 hp diesel-hydraulic locomotives built at the Swindon Works for the Western Region. The locomtive is flanked on either side by 2, 200 hp diesel locomtives. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
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Diesel Engineering Engineers Finishing Heinz Hydraulic Locomotive Locomotives Manufacture Manufacturing Modernisation Shed Swindon Trains Zinram
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the rich history of rail engineering to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of Swindon Works, where the first of 35 powerful diesel-hydraulic locomotives were nearing completion. This stunning photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and innovation of the engineers during the transition from steam to diesel power. Our high-quality metal prints are not just a decorative piece, but a conversation starter and a tribute to the golden era of rail transport. Order yours today and relive the magic of the past, one print at a time.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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In this evocative photograph by Heinz Zinram, engineers are seen in the final stages of completing the first of 35 new 2,700 hp diesel-hydraulic locomotives at the Swindon Works in Wiltshire, England. The locomotive, a testament to the ingenuity and industrial prowess of the Western Region, is flanked on either side by two smaller 2,200 hp diesel locomotives. The scene exudes a sense of finishing and manufacture, as the workers meticulously attend to the details of this modern marvel of rail transport. The Swindon Works, a historical hub of engineering and industrial innovation, had been at the forefront of railway manufacturing since the late 1800s. In the 1950s, with the advent of diesel-electric and diesel-hydraulic locomotives, the Works underwent a period of modernisation. This photograph captures the essence of that transformation, as the new locomotives, with their sleek lines and powerful engines, began to take shape. The D1000 series locomotives, as they were known, were designed to replace the aging steam locomotives and provide more efficient and reliable passenger train services. The diesel-hydraulic technology offered several advantages over diesel-electric locomotives, including greater power output and simpler design. The workers in this photograph are a testament to the skill and dedication required to bring these complex machines to life. Heinz Zinram's photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the world of rail transport manufacturing in the mid-20th century. It captures the sense of industry, progress, and innovation that defined the Swindon Works and the Western Region during this period. The locomotives in the photograph stand as symbols of the past and the future, representing the rich history of rail transport in Britain and the ongoing evolution of this essential mode of transport.
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