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No. 6 Stirling Single Steam Engine 2-2-2 - Build 1868
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No. 6 Stirling Single Steam Engine 2-2-2 - Build 1868
No.6 Stirling Single Steam Engine 2-2-2 - Build 1868, The Railway Station, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. Great Northern Railway. Date: 1900s
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This photograph captures the No. 6 Stirling Single Steam Engine 2-2-2, built in 1868, at The Railway Station in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England during the 1900s. The Great Northern Railway Company, a significant player in the British railway network during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, operated this historic steam engine. The No. 6 Stirling engine, named after its designer, James Stirling, was an innovative design for its time, featuring a compact and efficient boiler and cylinders arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration. The engine's distinctive appearance, with its large driving wheels and tall chimney, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the era. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when steam power ruled the rails. The station, bustling with activity, serves as a backdrop to the engine, adding to the sense of history and nostalgia. The steam engine's powerful presence, coupled with the station's hustle and bustle, creates an intriguing juxtaposition of the old and the new. The No. 6 Stirling Single Steam Engine 2-2-2, a relic of a bygone era, stands proudly at The Railway Station in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers who designed and built it. This photograph is not only a beautiful piece of historical imagery but also a reminder of the role steam engines played in shaping the transportation landscape of the past and paving the way for the modern railway system we know today.
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