A Breather Before the Journey: A 1950s Steam Engine Crew

This black and white (A Breather Before the Journey: A 1950s Steam Engine Crew) photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of travel. We look up at a magnificent 1950s steam engine, freshly arrived at the station. The driver and fireman, their faces weathered and worn, peek out from the cab. A moment of respite, a shared breath of fresh air hangs in the air before they must return to the heat and power of the locomotive.