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Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive at Paddington Station
A view of a Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive at Paddington Station, c.1960s, showing passengers on platform. The Westerns were built in the early 1960s at Swindon and Crewe
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413765
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1960s Class 52 Diesel London Paddington Paddington Station Station Western Diesel Locomotive
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Discover the rich history of railway engineering with our stunning photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image captures the essence of the 1960s at Paddington Station, featuring the powerful Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive in all its glory. Witness the hustle and bustle of the station as passengers go about their business, while the Western Diesel Locomotive stands proudly in the background. Built at Swindon and Crewe in the early 1960s, these locomotives were a testament to British engineering excellence. Bring the magic of steam railways into your home or office with this evocative and authentic print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR.
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Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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, taken at Paddington Station during the 1960s, a Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive proudly stands at the platform, its powerful form casting long shadows over the bustling scene below. The Western, built between 1961 and 1962 at Swindon and Crewe, was a testament to the British railway industry's engineering prowess during the transition from steam to diesel power. The locomotive's distinctive design, with its sleek lines and bold branding, is a striking contrast to the hustle and bustle of the station. Passengers, dressed in their best Sunday attire, can be seen milling about on the platform, some gazing up at the locomotive with a sense of wonder and excitement. The Western Diesel Locomotive represented the future of rail travel, offering greater efficiency, reliability, and comfort than its steam counterparts. Paddington Station, a major transport hub in London, was a fitting backdrop for this historic moment. The station, which opened in 1838, had long been a symbol of the city's connection to the rest of the country and the world beyond. As the Western Diesel Locomotive prepared to depart, it carried with it the promise of a new era in rail travel, one that would shape the future of transportation for generations to come. This photograph, taken at Paddington Station in the 1960s, captures a moment in time when the past met the future, and the steam era gave way to the diesel age. The Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive stands as a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the British railway industry, and a reminder of the enduring allure of the steam train, even as it was being replaced by more modern technology.
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