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Fine Art Print : Number 9000, the first engine to be completed since VE Day
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Number 9000, the first engine to be completed since VE Day
Number 9000, the first engine to be completed since VE Day. One of the features is that the frontage lighting is electric instead of the old fashioned oil lamps. here its pictured in the station.
June 1945
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
WA3186463
Media ID 21347395
© Mirrorpix
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, brought to you by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, showcases Number 9000 - the first engine to be completed since VE Day. Experience the nostalgia as Number 9000 gleams in the station, its frontage illuminated by modern electric lighting, a stark contrast to the old-fashioned oil lamps of yesteryear. Add this stunning piece to your home or office décor and let the history of railways transport you.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.9cm x 50.8cm (14.1" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
Number 9000 - A Symbol of Progress and Hope in Post-War Britain
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photograph taken in June 1945, we are transported back to a significant moment in history. Number 9000, the first engine completed since VE Day, stands proudly at the station, representing a new era of progress and innovation for post-war Britain. The image showcases one of the remarkable features that sets Number 9000 apart from its predecessors – electric frontage lighting replacing the traditional oil lamps. This modernization not only enhances safety but also symbolizes a departure from old-fashioned practices towards a brighter future. As we gaze upon this magnificent steam engine, we can almost hear the rhythmic chugging and feel the anticipation building among passengers waiting to embark on their journeys. The meticulously polished surfaces reflect both pride and resilience as they bear witness to countless hours spent cleaning and maintaining this engineering marvel. Against the backdrop of World War II's aftermath, Number 9000 serves as an emblematic reminder of how communities rallied together on the home front. It represents determination, unity, and hope for better days ahead. This evocative print by Mirrorpix captures an important chapter in our collective memory. It transports us back to an era when trains were more than just modes of transportation; they were symbols of progress that connected people across vast distances while carrying dreams and aspirations along with them.
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