Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Warwickshire > Stratford upon Avon
Loco. No. 5070 Leaving Stratford on Avon, 1959
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from STEAM Museum
Loco. No. 5070 Leaving Stratford on Avon, 1959
A view of locomotive number 5070 (84A) and nine coaches leaving Stratford on Avon on 29th August 1959, travelling between St Austell and Birmingham Moor Street
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 24362060
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950s 1959 Goods Station Stratford On Avon Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire Water Tower
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Avon
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Warwickshire
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Warwickshire
> Stratford upon Avon
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Stations and Halts
> Warwickshire Stations
Loco. No. 5070 Leaving Stratford on Avon, 1959
EDITORS COMMENTS
. Step back in time to the picturesque town of Stratford on Avon in the summer of 1959 with this photo print. The image captures a remarkable moment as locomotive number 5070, proudly displaying its emblematic '84A' marking, embarks on a journey between St Austell and Birmingham Moor Street. Against the backdrop of Stratford upon Avon station, this snapshot showcases the grandeur and power of steam locomotion during its heyday. With nine coaches trailing behind it, Loco. No. 5070 exudes an air of elegance and adventure as it prepares to traverse through Warwickshire's scenic landscapes. The scene is complete with notable landmarks that transport us further into this bygone era: a running loop where goods were once loaded and unloaded; a towering gas silo standing tall against the sky; and an imposing water tower serving as a lifeline for these majestic machines. This print from STEAM Museum of the GWR allows us to relish in nostalgia while appreciating the engineering marvels that shaped our transportation history. It invites viewers to imagine themselves aboard one of those carriages, experiencing firsthand both the excitement and tranquility that train travel offered during this period. Transport yourself back to August 29th, 1959, when steam ruled supreme and embark on your own visual journey through time with "Loco. No. 5070 Leaving
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.