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Poster Print : Engine driver Bill Marker taking his last trip in the saddle tank engine he

Engine driver Bill Marker taking his last trip in the saddle tank engine he



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Engine driver Bill Marker taking his last trip in the saddle tank engine he

Engine driver Bill Marker taking his last trip in the saddle tank engine hes been tending for the last six years at St. Anthonlys tar works in Walker, Newcastle on 18th June 1976

NCJ
NCJ Archive
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WA*5800833

Media ID 21614862

© Mirrorpix

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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the poignant image of Engine Driver Bill Marker bidding farewell to his trusted saddle tank engine at St. Anthony's Tar Works in Walker, Newcastle. This evocative photograph, captured on 18th June 1976 by NCJ from Memory Lane Prints, transports you to a bygone era of industry and dedication. Each print is meticulously produced to bring out the intricate details and rich colors of this classic moment, making it a cherished addition to any home or office space.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")

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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Engine driver Bill Marker bids farewell to his faithful companion, the saddle tank engine that has been his trusted steed for the past six years. In this poignant moment captured on 18th June 1976 at St. Anthony's tar works in Walker, Newcastle, we witness the end of an era in industrial transport. With a lifetime of experience etched onto his weathered face, Bill Marker embodies the spirit of dedication and expertise that defined railway engineers of the 1970s. Clad in worn overalls, he stands proudly atop his beloved locomotive as it embarks on its final journey. The scene is reminiscent of a bygone era when steam-powered trains ruled the rails and transported both goods and people across vast distances. The nostalgia evoked by this image transports us back to a time when public transport was not just a means to an end but an integral part of our collective memory. As we gaze upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of the vital role played by individuals like Bill Marker who ensured smooth operations within our industrial landscape. Their unwavering commitment kept our engines running day after day. This print captures not only a man bidding farewell to his machine but also symbolizes the passing of an age where steam engines were kings of transportation.

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