A Life Dedicated to Steam: Bertram Augustus Curry and the Art of Railway Nostalgia Bertram Augustus Curry, born in Colchester, Essex in 1884, wasn’t destined for a life steeped in oils and canvas. His early career was firmly rooted in the practical world of engineering, specifically as a drawing officer and photographer at North Road Workshops in Darlington – a pivotal location within the heart of the North Eastern Railway network. This seemingly technical background, however, proved to be the very foundation upon which his artistic reputation would be built. Curry didn’t merely observe loco…