🚂✨ The Magnificent GWR Castle Class – Kings of the Western Main Line ✨🚂 Few locomotives have captured the romance, pride, and engineering brilliance of the Great Western Railway quite like the Castle Class. Introduced in 1923 under the genius of Chief Mechanical Engineer Charles Collett, these 4-6-0 express engines became the very heart of GWR prestige. With their elegant lines, copper-capped chimneys, and immense presence, Castles weren’t just beautiful—they were powerful. Capable of over 100

The Mighty GWR 4200 Class – The Workhorses of the Welsh Valleys 🌄 Built for strength, stamina, and sheer pulling power, the GWR 4200 Class were some of the toughest tank engines ever to run on Britain’s railways. Designed specifically for the steep gradients and heavy coal trains of South Wales, these 2-8-0T brutes became the backbone of mineral traffic across the region. With their chunky frames, huge water tanks, and incredible tractive effort, the 4200s were perfectly suited to the demanding

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🔥 GWR 111 The Great Bear — A Legend of British Steam 🔥 In the world of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, few names stir the imagination quite like The Great Bear. Built in 1908 and designed by the visionary George Jackson Churchward, this incredible machine was the first and only 4-6-2 “Pacific” locomotive to run on the GWR. At the time, she was the largest and most powerful locomotive ever seen in Britain, boasting huge 15-inch diameter cylinders and a massive 4,000-gallon tender. She

36K views · 519 reactions | A masterclass with the renowned pianist and teacher Dmitri Bashkirov, focusing on Mendelssohn’s Variations sérieuses. It’s fascinating to witness his distinctive perspective on sound, phrasing, and interpretative depth. A true archival treasure from the International Keyboard Institute & Festival (IKIF) 2005 in New York. #bashkirov #dmitribashkirov #mendelssohn #variationsserieuses #pianists | History of Music | Facebook

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