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40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 22cm
Description
The British locomotive building industry expanded rapidly in the latter half of the 19th century and cultivated a thriving export market. Locomotive No 690, built in 1883 by Neilson & Co of Glasgow for the Chemin de Fer de l'Ouest, is seen here being loaded on board ship en route to France.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10324673
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