The Bristolian by danob

Photography • Historical • posted on Apr 03, 2006

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Here in Swindon where I now live was once the centre for the building of many great Steam trains and coaches the Town grew around this industry This is an image of the Bristolian a Castle Class steam Train on display in her home. The formation of the train was of seven coaches totalling 220 tons. Initially, a 'King' class locomotive was employed on the 'Bristolian', but within a short time, the 'Castle' class were found to be more suitable. The service was suspended at the beginning of the Second World War and was finally restored in 1954, again with the use of 'Kings' later to be replaced by the 'Castles'. By this time, the 'Castle' class had been modified with regard to their steaming capabilities, and maximum speeds of 100 mph were not unknown. At the end of steam, several trains were known to complete the journey in under 94 minutes at an average speed of 75.2 mph.

Comments (38)

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SophiaDeer

3:31PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

What a beautiful train!! So sleek and regal.

nhirschberger

3:33PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Excellent work !!!

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TwoPynts

3:43PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Impressive facts and quite a gorgeous old steamy there. It looks to be quite well kept up. Hey, what class does the Flying Scottsman fall into? Thanks for sharing this. =o]

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Zacko

3:51PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

HOGWARTS...WOOO HOOOOO!!!! Awesome looking train, captured in a flawless way. Have a great night Danny. #:O)

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danob

4:01PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Kort she was Ex-L.N.E.R. A3 class 4-6-2, Never as far as I know came down on this line which was the G.W.R. All of these 4 main lines were run with great pride a far cry from the poor railways we have here now

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Laelia

4:02PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Fantastic photo and view of all !! Thanks not having cut little boy red clothing behind and his father... I suppose you kept them for scales side viewing and also hope you retain the jubilation of the child... Marvellous ! q:)

vlaaitje

4:03PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

wow, such an impressive shot......I love such trains....it shows so much charisma

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danob

4:04PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Laelia The dark figure is a Porter the Red figure is the father going into the cabin completely forgetting his little boy in his excitement you know its a guy thing Trains lol

Valerie-Ducom

4:10PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

wowwwww, impressiv photo!!! and very beautiful capture for this one pertty coaches.. excellent my friend ;) good evening and kiss

soulofharmony

4:18PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Well as you know my mothers from swindon.. and spent many a holiday there visiting relatives..and yes been here many moons ago the Great western.. bring back wonderful memories of an idyllic childhood.. and fantasic perspective dan... picture post card.. should be used in illustration ... perfection :)

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weesel

5:23PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Excellent shot. That bell suggests this engine did some time on North 'merkin rails.

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Margana

5:30PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Perfect capture danny.Absolutely flawless.I love the little child in the red coat...I'm not sure why,but he really adds something to this pic for me.

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tmathise

6:52PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Wow, what a wonder in mechanical engineering design! Beautiful capture Danny, the composition is perfect. Have an awesome day!

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jocko500

7:08PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

fine old streamer here. very well photo too

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Blush

7:18PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Wow This is a wonderful old stream train here Excellent capture Vote n hugs Susan~

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maggiemai

9:52PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Ohhh wow!! Can I borrow this beautiful train to put in my railroad station picture I just uploaded? LOL Looks like we both were thinking of trains today. ;-) Awesome image Dan!! Clean, crisp, beautiful perspective, DOF and light! Love it...V

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sharky_

10:19PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

Wow... Beautiful capture of this old train. Aloha

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kansas

11:44PM | Mon, 03 April 2006

A grand engine and in mint condition. Thanks for sharing as well as the info.

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Punaguy

12:15AM | Tue, 04 April 2006

Nice job on this Dan, your POV really captures the size and beauty of this old train..Aloha!

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busi2ness

1:03AM | Tue, 04 April 2006

Doesn't this do justice to the old lady!

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kimariehere

1:23AM | Tue, 04 April 2006

such a beautiful pov of this amazing old stream train and station . when i lived in England its the thing that i remeber the most for some reason the train stations.. i think it always had something timeless and special about them... what an excellent shot !! ... awesome!

newleaf

1:50AM | Tue, 04 April 2006

Ah ! Grand capture of days gone by, such memories.....

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suresh_krishna

1:53AM | Tue, 04 April 2006

Ah, a beautiful nostalgic shot of the gleaming paint and polished brass. Have travelled a lot on some historical steam trains in India and I understand the romance attached to it. Great shot!

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gunsan

2:57AM | Tue, 04 April 2006

WOW, almost like the Hogworth express! What a joy to see an old machne like this taken care of so lovingly.

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ascrazy

6:19AM | Tue, 04 April 2006

oh wonderful shot and wonderful vehicle - my father drove such steam-locomotives - My memory of my childhood - fantastic expeditions - hissing of steam - loud whistle of locomotive:-) thanks Danny!!! V

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