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The Great Western Society has staged an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead
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The Great Western Society has staged an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead
The Great Western Society has staged an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead, Berks. The main attraction was the Pendennis Castle engine, painted in the livery of the old Great Western, and carrying the Bristolian name board. The Castle Class engines used to haul the Bristolian the 118 miles between Paddington and Bristol in a time of 105 minutes.
27th September 1967
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This print takes us back to the golden age of train travel. The Great Western Society organized an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead, Berks on the 27th of September 1967. The star attraction was none other than the majestic Pendennis Castle engine, resplendent in its old Great Western livery and proudly displaying the Bristolian name board. The Castle Class engines were renowned for their power and speed, once responsible for whisking passengers between Paddington and Bristol in a remarkable 105 minutes over a distance of 118 miles. This iconic locomotive represents an era when steam trains ruled the rails with their elegance and efficiency. In this vintage photograph, we see a platform bustling with enthusiasts eagerly capturing every moment through their cameras. Trainspotters young and old gather around, mesmerized by the sight before them. The steam billowing from the engine creates an atmosphere filled with nostalgia and excitement. This image is not just a snapshot frozen in time; it transports us to an era where rail travel was both practicality and luxury combined. It serves as a reminder of how far transportation has come while evoking a sense of longing for simpler times when journeys were savored rather than rushed. With its timeless appeal, this print captures the essence of train travel's glory days – making it perfect for any enthusiast or collector seeking to relive history through stunning imagery.
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