This exceptional original photograph, mounted on a period hardboard photo mount, measures 18.5cm x 23.5cm. It captures two railroad engineers in authentic work attire—bib overalls, engineer caps, and boots—posed proudly beside locomotive Engine 233 on August 29, 1931. The handwritten inscription on the reverse details the exact time and context: “This picture was taken August 29, 1931 on the arrival of No #5 Engine 233 at 10:50am, C Baley.”
 
A preserved piece of early 20th-century railway history, this mounted image embodies the industrial era’s grit and camaraderie. Ideal for collectors of transportation memorabilia, vintage photography, or American labor history. The period mounting, clarity, and poignant annotation make it a museum-quality artifact.
 
Key Features:
 
Date: August 29, 1931
 
Subject: Locomotive Engine 233, two engineers
 
Inscription: Handwritten details on verso
 
Mounting: Period hardboard photo mount
 
Size: 18.5cm x 23.5cm
 
Condition: Aged but clear, with minor period wear
 
Relevance: Railway history, industrial photography, 1930s work culture and vintage workwear