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Text: Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Engineering Heritage Award
PYRACMON A 0-6-0 GWR BROAD
GAUGE GOODS LOCOMOTIVE
Part of a pioneering approach to teaching engineering, this unique large scale model of a GWR broad gauge goods engine was made in 1854 by Kennan & Son of Dublin.
Designed by Sir Daniel Gooch, the original locomotive was built at Swindon in 1847 and served for 25 years.
2 December 2024
Improving the world through engineering
🚂 We're proud to announce that The Institution of Mechanical Engineers President Dr Clive Hickman has awarded @tcddublin.bsky.social Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering a Heritage Award for the historic PYRACMON locomotive! Read more: bit.ly/3Zpqhvg #IMechE