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London Midland Electrification, BR poster, 1963
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) London Midland Region to promote the progress made on the electrification of the railways. The poster shows an electrically-hauled express at Stafford Station. Artwork by Greene
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Media ID 10014281
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8"x6" (20x15cm) Acrylic Blox
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 15.2cm (8" x 6")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1963, when British Railways' London Midland Region was making remarkable progress in electrifying its railways. The poster, produced by BR itself, serves as a testament to this significant milestone. Displaying an exquisite artwork by Greene, it showcases an electrically-hauled express train gracefully gliding through Stafford Station. The image exudes a sense of modernity and advancement that must have captivated the imagination of passengers and railway enthusiasts alike during that era. The sleek design of the locomotive perfectly embodies the cutting-edge technology employed in this electrification project. Its effortless movement symbolizes not only the speed but also the efficiency that would be brought about by these advancements. Stafford Station provides a picturesque backdrop for this scene, with its charming architecture blending harmoniously with the contemporary nature of electrified rail travel. It is evident from this poster that British Railways took great pride in showcasing their achievements and inviting people to experience firsthand the benefits of electrification. Preserved within National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, this print stands as a historical artifact capturing an important chapter in Britain's railway history. It reminds us how innovation and progress continue to shape our transportation systems while honoring those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make such advancements possible.
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