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Antique Framed Print : The down Flying Scotsman crossing Digswel Viaduct
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The down Flying Scotsman crossing Digswel Viaduct
The down Flying Scotsman crossing Digswell Viaduct, hauled by an unidentified Class A4, c 1938. This viaduct, in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, crosses the valley of the River Mimram, and carried its first train on 5th August 1850. Approx. 1, 560 feet in length, the viaduct has forty arches, each of 30 foot span, and is 98 feet above the river at its maximum height
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Media ID 8340495
© National Railway Museum / Science & Society Picture Libr
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.1cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the iconic down Flying Scotsman as it gracefully crosses the magnificent Digswell Viaduct. The powerful locomotive, pulled by an unidentified Class A4 engine, exudes a sense of grandeur and elegance against the backdrop of Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Dating back to 1938, this image captures a moment frozen in time when steam engines ruled the railways. The Digswell Viaduct itself is a marvel of engineering, having carried its inaugural train on August 5th, 1850. Stretching an impressive length of approximately 1,560 feet and boasting forty arches with each spanning 30 feet wide, this viaduct stands tall at its maximum height of 98 feet above the meandering River Mimram. The photograph encapsulates both history and beauty in perfect harmony. It transports us back to an era where trains were not just modes of transportation but symbols of progress and innovation. As we gaze upon this striking image, we can almost hear the rhythmic chugging sound echoing through the valley while feeling a sense of awe for those who built such remarkable structures. Preserved within the National Railway Museum's collection, this print serves as a testament to our rich railway heritage and reminds us of how these iron giants once connected communities across vast distances. Let it inspire you to embark on your own journey through time as you explore the stories woven into every rail line that crisscrosses our world today.
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