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Celebrate the golden age of Southern steam with this high-resolution digital download featuring two iconic preserved steam locomotives: Southern Railway U Class 31806 and Bulleid Light Pacific 34072 “257 Squadron”, captured double-heading past the picturesque Wilderness Crossing on the Swanage Railway.
This striking photograph shows both locomotives working hard together through the stunning Purbeck countryside — a spectacular sight that beautifully captures the power and grace of classic Southern steam engines. Perfect for railway enthusiasts, steam photographers, and heritage railway collectors, this image brings the thrill of preserved steam railways into your home.
Locomotive Histories
U Class 31806:
Built in 1926 at Ashford Works for the Southern Railway, the U Class Moguls were designed by Richard Maunsell for mixed-traffic duties across the Southern Region. Withdrawn in 1964, 31806 was rescued from Barry Scrapyard and restored to full working order. Today, it is a star performer at the Swanage Railway, often seen hauling both passenger and heritage freight services.
Bulleid Light Pacific 34072 “257 Squadron”:
Designed by Oliver Bulleid, the Battle of Britain Class Light Pacifics were introduced during WWII to haul express services on the Southern Railway. 34072 “257 Squadron” was built in 1948 and named to honour the famous RAF squadron that fought in the Battle of Britain. After withdrawal in the 1960s, it too was saved from Barry Scrapyard and painstakingly restored to mainline condition. It now regularly thrills visitors on the Swanage Railway with its distinctive air-smoothed casing and evocative wartime name.
Own a piece of Southern steam heritage and relive the sights and sounds of classic double-headed steam through this beautiful, print-ready digital image.
✅ Instant Digital Download
✅ High-Resolution PNG (Print or Digital Use)
✅ Perfect Gift for Steam Railway Enthusiasts
✅ Watermark Removed from Middle of Image
Celebrate the golden age of Southern steam with this high-resolution digital download featuring two iconic preserved steam locomotives: Southern Railway U Class 31806 and Bulleid Light Pacific 34072 “257 Squadron”, captured double-heading past the picturesque Wilderness Crossing on the Swanage Railway.
This striking photograph shows both locomotives working hard together through the stunning Purbeck countryside — a spectacular sight that beautifully captures the power and grace of classic Southern steam engines. Perfect for railway enthusiasts, steam photographers, and heritage railway collectors, this image brings the thrill of preserved steam railways into your home.
Locomotive Histories
U Class 31806:
Built in 1926 at Ashford Works for the Southern Railway, the U Class Moguls were designed by Richard Maunsell for mixed-traffic duties across the Southern Region. Withdrawn in 1964, 31806 was rescued from Barry Scrapyard and restored to full working order. Today, it is a star performer at the Swanage Railway, often seen hauling both passenger and heritage freight services.
Bulleid Light Pacific 34072 “257 Squadron”:
Designed by Oliver Bulleid, the Battle of Britain Class Light Pacifics were introduced during WWII to haul express services on the Southern Railway. 34072 “257 Squadron” was built in 1948 and named to honour the famous RAF squadron that fought in the Battle of Britain. After withdrawal in the 1960s, it too was saved from Barry Scrapyard and painstakingly restored to mainline condition. It now regularly thrills visitors on the Swanage Railway with its distinctive air-smoothed casing and evocative wartime name.
Own a piece of Southern steam heritage and relive the sights and sounds of classic double-headed steam through this beautiful, print-ready digital image.
✅ Instant Digital Download
✅ High-Resolution PNG (Print or Digital Use)
✅ Perfect Gift for Steam Railway Enthusiasts
✅ Watermark Removed from Middle of Image
