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Chirk Castle, No 5025
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Chirk Castle, No 5025
This image shows Castle Class locomotive No.5025, Chirk Castle, at Exeter on 31st July 1935. Chirk Castle was built in April 1934 and withdrawn from service in November 1963
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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1935 Castle Class Exeter Locomotive Chirk Castle
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This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to a bygone era, capturing the majestic Castle Class locomotive No. 5025, affectionately known as Chirk Castle. The year is 1935, and we find ourselves in Exeter on a warm summer's day, where this magnificent steam engine stands proudly at rest. Chirk Castle was no ordinary locomotive; it was built with meticulous craftsmanship in April 1934 and served faithfully for nearly three decades before its retirement in November 1963. Its powerful presence and elegant design make it an icon of British engineering excellence. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see Chirk Castle basking in the sunlight against a backdrop of bustling activity at Exeter station. The intricate details of its construction are evident - from the gleaming brass fittings to the perfectly aligned wheels that have carried countless passengers across vast distances. As our eyes wander over this image, we can almost hear the rhythmic chugging sound echoing through time and imagine feeling the gentle vibrations beneath our feet as Chirk Castle embarked on yet another journey across Britain's railway network. This print serves as a reminder of an era when steam power reigned supreme and trains were not just modes of transportation but symbols of progress and adventure. It invites us to reflect on how far we've come while cherishing these remnants from days gone by.
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