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Lord President Locomotive - British Railways P2 Class engine
Lord President Locomotive - British Railways P2 Class engine designed by Sir Nigel Gresley - built in 1935-1936, with the external design modified to resemble the Silver Link locomotives (LNER Class A4). Date: circa 1943
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Media ID 14399482
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
2003 Designer Engineer Engineering Gresley Lner Locomotive Modifications Modified Nigel Railways Designed
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning Lord President Locomotive photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the British Railways P2 Class engine - designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built between 1935 and 1936. The external design of this iconic locomotive was later modified to resemble the Silver Link locomotives. Each print in our Media Storehouse range is produced using high-quality materials and printing techniques, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your home or office decor. Transport yourself back to the golden age of rail travel with this evocative and intriguing photograph.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.6cm (12" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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 photograph showcases the Lord President Locomotive, a British Railways P2 Class engine designed by the renowned locomotive engineer Sir Nigel Gresley. Built between 1935 and 1936, this steam engine was a masterpiece of engineering, boasting an external design that bore a striking resemblance to the Silver Link locomotives of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Class A4. Sir Nigel Gresley, a legendary figure in the world of railway engineering, had a vision to create a powerful and efficient locomotive that could grace the tracks of the British Railways. The P2 Class engine was his answer, featuring a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement, a Belpaire firebox, and a superheated boiler. Despite being built before the Second World War, this engine was captured on camera in circa 1943, a testament to its enduring presence on the rails during a time of great change in the transportation industry. The external modifications made to the engine in the late 1930s, which included streamlining and other aerodynamic enhancements, gave it a sleek and modern appearance that set it apart from its contemporaries. The Lord President Locomotive was a symbol of British engineering excellence, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of Sir Nigel Gresley and the team that brought it to life. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history that showcases the beauty and power of this remarkable locomotive.
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