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Guernsey & Jersey via Weymouth poster, about 1891In 1889 the GWR began operating a steamship service to the Channel Islands. This poster shows the GWRs TSS Ibex, leaving harbour at Guernsey on its route across the Channel
Mechanics Institute Theatre, c1931View of the theatre and main stage. This shot was taken after the theatre was destroyed by a fire in 1930. The arch around the stage was rebuilt in an art deco style
Penryn Viaduct, early 1920sA timber viaduct on the Falmouth branch line. The embankment in the background replaced the viaduct in 1923
British Railways network map 1950sA map showing the rail lines across the British Railway network during the 1950s
No 9, Victoria, c. 19002-2-2 tender engine. Completely rebuilt in 1884 from a 4-2-4 experimental tank engine. In 1890 or 1893 No.9 was named Victoria
GWR Network Map, c1920s
7 King Class Locomotives at Swindon Shed, 1930From l-r: No 6005 King George II, No 6008 King James II, No 6017 King Edward IV, No 6020 King Henry IV, No 6022 King Edward III, No 6023 King Edward II, No 6024 King Edward I
Design drawing for the King Class locomotive, 1927
Swindon Works Broad Gauge Wagon Dump, 1892Dozens of wagons can be seen here lined up at Swindon Works waiting to be scrapped. The GWRs broad gauge came to a final end in May 1892
No. 9, Victoria, c. late 1880s2-2-2 tender engine. Completely rebuilt in 1884 from a 4-2-4 experimental tank engine. In 1890 or 1893 No.9 was named Victoria
Swindon Town Station, c. 1960This station was originally on the Midland and South Western Junction Railway and was situated in Swindons Old Town. Seen here with a BR Southern Region locomotive
Gas Turbine No. 18000Built by Swiss firm Brown Boveri in 1949
No. 13310-6-0 Saddle Tank. Built in 1877 by Fox, Walker and Co, originally for the Whitland and Cargigan Railway. The GWR took the railway over in 1886. Was also given the number 1387
Wharncliffe Viaduct, c1920sA Castle Class locomotive speeds over the viaduct. It was built in 1837 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Royal Albert BridgeThe construction of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash in 1859
George Jackson Churchward (1857 - 1933)George Jackson Churchward, pictured here in 1918, was the GWRs Chief Mechanical Engineer between 1902 and 1921. He oversaw the Swindon Works modernisation and introduced the 4-6-0 locomotives
No 2902 Lady of the Lake4-6-0 Saint Class locomotive built 1906
Swindon Works, 1908View of Swindon Works looking towards the turntable and Erecting Shop
Newspaper Train on Platform 4 at Paddington Station, 1937An image showing Paddington station staff on Platform 4 receiving the daily newspapers from the 12.50am Newspaper Train, 1937
No 5051 Drysllwyn Castle outside Swindon Works4-6-0 Castle class locomotive. Built 1936
Kilve, Somerset, c. 1920sA GWR Publicity view of the Quantock Hills at Kilve in Somerset, c.1920s. A field of cows are surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
No 3401 Vancouver4-4-0 Bulldog class locomotive. Also numbered 3463
Loading Churchill Tanks at Marlborough High Level Station, 1942Taken from the January 1943 edition of the GWR Magazine
Platform 8 at Paddington Station, 1905Arrival of an Ocean Mail Special from Plymouth. Staff unload mail from carriages to horse drawn Royal Mail vans ready for delivery
Saint Class, No. 2901, Lady SuperiorBuilt May 1906
Chalford Station, Gloucestershire, 1964A view from Chalford Station in Gloucestershire, looking east. Taken in April 1964, the image shows a railmotor and the signal box which remained in use until 1965
No. 16 Shop (Wheel Shop)A 19th century view of the Wheel Shop at the Swindon Works
GWR Publicity Guide - Camping and Rambling HolidaysThis guide was published by the GWR in 1937. It promoted camping and rambling holidays in areas accessible by train on their network. Similar guides to this one were produced throughout the 1930s
The Queens Visit to Abingdon, 2nd November 1956This photograph shows H.M. The Queen on her visit to Abingdon in Oxfordshire on 2nd November 1956. The mayor is leading her majesty out of the station where several military personnel are lined up
GWR Coat of ArmsThe Great Western Railway Coat of Arms, also known as the Garter Crest. A garter can be seen surrounding the original coat of arms which contained the city shields for London (left)
The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931A GWR publicity view of the seafront at Sidmouth in South Devon, taken in August 1931. This image shows the many groynes going out to sea and holidaymakers on the shingle beach enjoying themselves
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee train, 1897A view of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee train hauled by the locomotive, The Queen. The engine carried two large crests and a crown at the front
The River Wye at Kerne Bridge, HerefordshireA GWR Publicity view of Kerne Bridge and the River Wye in Herefordshire, c.1930. The bridge was built in 1828 and is now Grade II listed
Leamington Spa, WarwickshireA GWR Publicity view of the side of the Royal Pump Room & Gardens at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, in the 1930s. The entrance to the Jephson Gardens can be seen behind the people sitting on the park
LMS coach no. 6204 converted to an ambulance train car, 1939This official photograph of an ambulance train car was taken on behalf of the Swindon Works Drawing Office in October 1939
GWR station staff member in a gas mask, c. 1939During an air raid the threat of poison gas bombs being dropped by the German Luftwaffe was extremely high. Mustard gas was the most deadly gas available and could take up to 12 hours to take effect
U. S. 0-6-0T shunting tank engine No. 1940 in its black War Department livery, 1942This is an unusual inclusion in the photographic collection at STEAM, being an image of a U.S. 0-6-0T shunting tank engine which never actually worked the Great Western network
16 inch naval gun loaded on a set of four POLLEN E wagons, 1944This image shows a 16 inch naval gun being carried on a set of four POLLEN E wagons in March 1944. Built in the early 1900s
Great Western Tender, No. W84, formerly No. 2641, 1941Great Western Tender, No. W84 is featured in this official image taken in April 1941. Formerly No. 2641, this 4000 gallon engine tender was requisitioned by the Government for use with a fire
Dean Goods locomotive No. 2533 in War Department black liveryThis official photograph of a Dean Goods locomotive No. 2533 was taken at Swindon Works in October 1939 prior to its shipment overseas
Mogul locomotive No. 8314 with bomb damage in 1941A 4300 Mogul locomotive, No. 8314, lies amongst the debris following an air raid in Weymouth on 17th January 1941. Star Class locomotive, Princess Charlotte
Bomb damage to Bowden Hall locomotive at Keyham Station, 1941This image was taken on 30th April 1941, the morning after an air raid at Keyham Station, Plymouth. It shows extensive damage to Hall Class locomotive, Bowden Hall
Bomb damage to locomotives at Newton Abbot Station, 1940On 20th August 1940 Newton Abbot Station was attacked by three German planes. This image shows the devastation that was caused by both bomb damage and extensive machine gun fire
Air Raid notice, issued to passengers in 1940This notice was issued to passengers in August 1940 by the GWRs General Manager, James Milne. The safety of staff and passengers was of the utmost importance
Barry Island, Wales, August 1938View of Barry Island beach, Glamorgan, south Wales, summer 1938. The beach is very, very busy with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine and lounging in deckchairs
Trouble House Halt, c1960Situated on the Tetbury branch line, the Trouble House Halt opened in February 1959 to serve the infamous Trouble House pub. It was the only station in England to be built to serve a public house
