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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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse poster print featuring the iconic Flying Scotsman steam train. This captivating image, captured at Digswell Viaduct in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, shows the Down Flying Scotsman crossing the historic viaduct, accompanied by an unidentified Class A4 locomotive. transporting you to the golden age of rail travel around 1938. Add this beautiful piece of railway history to your wall and let the magic of steam trains transport you every day."
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 53.6cm x 42cm (21.1" x 16.5")
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 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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