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#892560
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 892560
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
The image shows two locomotives from different eras. On the right, there is a diesel locomotive with the number D601 on its side, which suggests it's a British Rail Class 42 "Warship" class diesel-hydraulic locomotive. These were introduced in the 1950s and were named after Royal Navy warships, hence their class name. On the left side of the photo is a steam locomotive with what appears to be a tender attached; this type of engine was common before diesel and electric engines became widespread. The steam coming out near that engine indicates it may be operational or at least under steam pressure. Both trains are situated on railway tracks against an industrial backdrop, possibly within a railway yard or near some sort of depot given the buildings and infrastructure visible behind them. The photograph is black and white, which gives it a historical feel although it doesn't necessarily indicate how old it actually is since black-and-white photography can still be used for artistic reasons today.
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