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The Kingfisher, shorn of her brilliant plumage and even her nameplate
The Kingfisher, shorn of her brilliant plumage and even her nameplate, awaits her fate in the breakers yard on 4th June 1967
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21638129
© Mirrorpix
Engine Journey Public Transport Rails Railways Scrap Steam Trains
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In this print titled "The Kingfisher, shorn of her brilliant plumage and even her nameplate" we are transported back to the 1960s, a time when railways and steam engines ruled the realm of public transport. The image captures a poignant moment as the once majestic locomotive awaits its fate in the breakers yard on 4th June 1967. Stripped of its vibrant plumage that once adorned its sleek body, The Kingfisher now stands bare and vulnerable against a backdrop of steel rails. Its nameplate, which proudly displayed its identity, has also been removed, leaving behind only remnants of what was once an icon in railway history. This photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era long gone but not forgotten. It reminds us of the immense power and beauty these machines possessed as they traversed vast distances across the country. Now reduced to scrap metal, The Kingfisher's journey has come to an end. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints by NCJ, we can't help but reflect on how times have changed since then. Modern trains may be faster and more efficient today, but there is something undeniably romantic about these old steam engines that continues to captivate our imagination. This photograph serves as a reminder of their significance in shaping our transportation history and leaves us with a bittersweet longing for days gone by.
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