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Fine Art Print : Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
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Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
Hush Hush Railway Engine (designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE) crossing the Forth Rail Bridge. The LNER W1 No. 10000 (known as the Hush-Hush due to its secrecy) was an experimental steam locomotive fitted with a high pressure water-tube boiler. Also known as the Galloping Sausage as a result of its bulging boiler shape. Date: circa 1930
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10000 Chief Crossing Engineer Engineering Firth Forth Gresley Herbert Hush Lner Loco Locomotive Mechanical Nigel
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of railway engineering with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. This stunning image, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, captures Sir Nigel Gresley's masterpiece in action. The LNER W1 No. 10000, also known as the Hush-Hush due to its secrecy, is a sight to behold as it gracefully traverses the bridge. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to inspire and evoke a sense of wonder at the marvels of engineering from a bygone era.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.6cm (23.4" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 photograph showcases the Hush Hush Railway Engine, an experimental steam locomotive designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE, as it gracefully crosses the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. The LNER W1 No. 10000, also known as the Hush-Hush due to the secrecy surrounding its innovative design, was built in the early 1930s. This locomotive was a groundbreaking engineering marvel, featuring a high-pressure water-tube boiler that allowed for increased steam pressure and efficiency. Its unique design earned it the playful nickname "Galloping Sausage" due to its distinctive bulging boiler shape. Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, a renowned Chief Mechanical Engineer for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), was responsible for the creation of this engineering marvel. The Hush Hush Engine represented a significant step forward in steam locomotive technology, pushing the boundaries of what was possible at the time. As the engine crosses the Forth Rail Bridge, its powerful steam plume billows out, creating a mesmerizing scene that highlights the raw power and beauty of this engineering feat. The bridge, a testament to human ingenuity, spans the Firth of Forth and connects the towns of Queensferry and North Queensferry in Scotland. This photograph is a stunning reminder of a bygone era, when steam locomotives ruled the rails and engineering innovation was at the forefront of progress.
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