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Antique Framed Print : Lubricating the motion of Lord Nelson
Framed Photos from Royal Air Force
Lubricating the motion of Lord Nelson
Southern Railway Lord Nelson Class 4-6-0 locomotive 850 Lord Nelson being prepared for its first service from Waterloo
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1530431
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Interwar Railways Transport Travel
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 19.1cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the interwar period, where the grandeur of railways and the marvels of engineering were at their peak. The image showcases a momentous occasion as Lord Nelson, a Southern Railway Class 4-6-0 locomotive numbered 850, is being meticulously prepared for its inaugural service from Waterloo Station. The photograph by Charles E Brown captures an intimate scene of maintenance and care-taking. A group of skilled railway workers can be seen diligently lubricating the motion components of Lord Nelson's powerful engine. Their focused expressions reflect their dedication to ensuring that every detail is perfected before this magnificent locomotive embarks on its maiden journey. This snapshot not only celebrates the beauty and intricacy of steam-powered transportation but also pays homage to the legacy left behind by Lord Nelson himself. As one of Southern Railway's most iconic locomotives, it represents an era when rail travel was considered luxurious and synonymous with progress. Displayed in the Royal Air Force Museum, this print serves as a reminder that transport extends beyond just airplanes or automobiles; it encompasses all modes that have shaped our history. It invites us to appreciate both the craftsmanship involved in creating such remarkable machines and the human stories woven into each journey taken aboard them. Step into this mesmerizing moment frozen in time through Charles E Brown's lens, allowing yourself to be transported back to an age when railways reigned supreme – a testament to mankind's ingenuity and ambition for efficient travel.
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