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Framed Print : Steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley, Welwyn Garden City
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Steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley, Welwyn Garden City
Steam locomotive 60007, Sir Nigel Gresley, near the Welwyn Garden City tunnel. It was built in 1937, and is still preserved today. Date: circa 1960s
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Media ID 14407870
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Gresley Lner Loco Locomotive Nigel Signal Signals Track Tracks Tunnel Welwyn 60007
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating framed print of "Steam Locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley" from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite piece of railway history, captured in the 1960s, features the iconic steam locomotive 60007, Sir Nigel Gresley, as it gracefully approaches the Welwyn Garden City tunnel. Built in 1937, this masterpiece of engineering is still preserved today, and this stunning image brings the essence of a bygone era right into your home. Add this evocative framed print to your collection and let the magic of steam locomotion transport you back in time.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.8cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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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This photograph showcases the iconic steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley (60007) gracefully approaching the Welwyn Garden City tunnel during the 1960s. Built in 1937, Sir Nigel Gresley is a masterpiece of engineering and design, hailing from the golden age of rail travel. The locomotive, named after Sir Nigel Gresley, the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), boasts an impressive size and power, capable of hauling long passenger trains. As the train chugs along the tracks, the steam billows from the chimney, creating an ethereal scene that transports us back in time. The carriage windows reflect the lush greenery and vibrant colors of the passing landscape, while the signal in the distance indicates the approaching tunnel. The intricate details of the locomotive's design, from the ornate number plates to the gleaming boiler, are on full display. The Welwyn Garden City tunnel looms large in the background, a testament to the engineering marvels of the railway system. The tunnel, built to facilitate the smooth passage of trains through the area, adds an element of mystery and excitement to the scene. The photograph captures a moment in time when steam trains were the primary mode of long-distance passenger transport, and the romance and allure of the railway were at their peak. Today, Sir Nigel Gresley remains a cherished piece of railway history, preserved for future generations to marvel at the ingenuity and beauty of steam locomotives. This photograph serves as a reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythmic sound of a steam train and the sight of billowing steam were synonymous with the thrill of travel.
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