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King CLass Locomotive No. 6004, King George III, 1931
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King CLass Locomotive No. 6004, King George III, 1931
Seen here at Paddington Station
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 18233207
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This stunning photograph captures the majestic presence of King Class Locomotive No. 6004, King George III, as it proudly stood at Paddington Station in 1931. The King Class locomotives, also known as the Grange Class, were the largest and most powerful steam locomotives ever built for the Great Western Railway (GWR). Number 6004, named after King George III, was one of only ten locomotives in this class to carry the monarch's name. The King Class locomotives were designed by the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the GWR, Charles Collett, and were built between 1925 and 1931. They were renowned for their impressive size, power, and efficiency, and were the last major development of steam locomotives before the advent of diesel and electric trains. This photograph provides a glimpse into the golden age of railway travel, when steam locomotives ruled the rails. The King George III, with its gleaming brass fittings, polished boiler, and intricately detailed engine, is a testament to the craftsmanship and engineering prowess of the time. The steam billowing from its chimney and the hustle and bustle of activity around the station add to the sense of energy and movement that characterized the railway scene in the 1930s. This photograph is a treasured piece of railway history, capturing the essence of a bygone era and the enduring allure of the steam locomotive. It serves as a reminder of the important role that the Great Western Railway and its iconic locomotives played in shaping the transport landscape of the 20th century.
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