Great Western No.1466 on Shed

Framed Photograph – Great Western 14xx No.1466 on Shed with 6998 at Didcot Railway Centre

This beautifully presented framed print captures the Great Western Railway 14xx Class No.1466 resting on shed at the Didcot Railway Centre, with Modified Hall Class No.6998 “Burton Agnes Hall” alongside. A timeless pairing of two preserved GWR locomotives, the composition reflects both the diversity and legacy of Swindon-built steam.

Printed to high quality and professionally framed, this photograph is ideal for display in the home, office, or study of any railway enthusiast or collector of British steam heritage.

History of No.1466

Built at Swindon Works in 1936, No.1466 is one of the compact 14xx 0-4-2T tank engines, designed by Charles Collett for lightly-laid branch lines. Frequently paired with auto-coaches, they became iconic symbols of rural railway life in the West Country and Thames Valley.

Withdrawn in 1963, No.1466 was one of the first locomotives rescued by the Great Western Society, forming the cornerstone of the Didcot Railway Centre collection. Its preservation not only saved a piece of GWR history but also helped establish one of Britain’s most important living railway museums.

Photographer’s Note

I wanted to capture No.1466 on shed at Didcot because it represents the heart of GWR preservation — a small but historic tank engine standing beside the larger 6998 “Burton Agnes Hall”, a mainline express locomotive. The contrast between the two highlights the breadth of the GWR’s designs, from rural branch line workhorses to express passenger power.

This composition felt particularly powerful: it tells the story of how preservation brings together different eras and classes of locomotive, creating a scene that could easily have been found on a Great Western shed in the steam era.

Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte black frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class.

• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia

How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames:
Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.

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