The Visionary of Steam: The Life and Legacy of Cuthbert Hamilton Ellis Cuthbert Hamilton Ellis, known affectionately to many as "Chip," was far more than a mere chronicler of locomotives; he was a poet of the industrial age. Born on June 29th, 1909, in Raynes Park, Surrey, his soul was irrevocably tethered to the rhythmic pulse of the railway from a tender age. His childhood memories of steam-powered journeys through the lush landscapes of Cornwall served as the foundational inspiration for a life dedicated to capturing the grandeur of the iron horse. This profound fascination would eventual…