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Poster Print : On the footplate of the Mallard
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On the footplate of the Mallard
Trainspotter Gerald Tweedie on the footplate of steam engine Mallard travelling from Kings Cross to Grantham 1961
The Northcliffe Collection, compelling images of British life, past and present
Media ID 15103091
© The Northcliffe Collection/ Associated Newspapers Limited
1930s Mail Newspapers Northcliffe Collection Rail Railway Steam Thirties Train
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the golden age of steam engineering with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring iconic images from The Northcliffe Collection. This captivating print brings you up close and personal with Gerald Tweedie on the footplate of the legendary Mallard steam engine. Travel back in time to 1961 as the Mallard roars from Kings Cross to Grantham. Add this exquisite piece to your collection and let the magic of railroading transport you.
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 42cm x 51.5cm (16.5" x 20.3")
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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In this print from The Northcliffe Collection, we are transported back to the year 1961, where steam engine Mallard takes center stage. Trainspotter Gerald Tweedie finds himself in a moment of pure bliss as he stands on the footplate of this magnificent locomotive during its journey from Kings Cross to Grantham. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, evoking nostalgia for the golden age of railways. With billowing clouds of steam enveloping him and his eyes fixed on the tracks ahead, Gerald is immersed in an experience that many can only dream about. Mallard, with its sleek design and powerful presence, symbolizes both progress and tradition. As it hurtles through time at incredible speeds along the rails, it serves as a reminder of human ingenuity and our unyielding desire to push boundaries. This photograph not only showcases the beauty and grandeur of Mallard but also pays homage to all those who have dedicated their lives to trainspotting – individuals like Gerald Tweedie who find solace in documenting these marvels on wheels. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot frozen in time, we cannot help but feel a sense of awe for both man's creations and nature's wonders. It is an invitation to step into history for just a moment; feeling the rumble beneath our feet while being swept away by tales whispered through iron tracks.
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