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Poster Print : The Silver Jubilee, Britains First Streamline Train, LNER poster, 1935
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The Silver Jubilee, Britains First Streamline Train, LNER poster, 1935
In 1935, Nigel Gresley designed the Silver Jubilee, a train that became a design icon of the 1930s. Its silver streamlined form streaked between London and Newcastle in four hours. This poster was produced for London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote the service, which travelled at an average speed of 67.08 mph
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring the iconic "The Silver Jubilee, Britain's First Streamline Train, LNER poster, 1935" by NRM/Pictorial Collection from the National Railway Museum. Travel back in time to 1935 with this stunning vintage poster, which captures the sleek and innovative design of Nigel Gresley's Silver Jubilee train. This streamlined locomotive revolutionized rail travel, reducing the journey time between London and Newcastle to just four hours. Bring the golden age of rail travel into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a must-have for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Experience the thrill of the past with Media Storehouse's authentic and high-quality reproductions.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 59.4cm (14.7" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 print showcases "The Silver Jubilee". Britain's first streamline train, designed by Nigel Gresley in 1935. The train quickly became an iconic symbol of the 1930s with its sleek silver exterior and remarkable speed. This poster was created by the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote this groundbreaking service that connected London and Newcastle in a mere four hours. The Silver Jubilee was not just visually stunning but also incredibly fast, boasting an average speed of 67.08 mph. Its streamlined form allowed it to streak through the English countryside effortlessly, revolutionizing train travel at the time. This particular image captures the essence of this design marvel, highlighting its futuristic appearance against a backdrop of lush green fields and blue skies. The elegance and sophistication exuded by "The Silver Jubilee" are evident in every detail captured within this photograph. Preserved within the National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, this print serves as a testament to both Nigel Gresley's visionary engineering skills and LNER's commitment to innovation in rail transportation during that era. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or simply appreciate timeless design icons, this print is sure to captivate your imagination and transport you back to a time when trains were more than just modes of transportation; they were symbols of progress and modernity.
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