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LMS Princess Coronation Class 6220 Coronation
LMS Princess Coronation Class 6220 Coronation - built in 1937, which special livery of Caledonian Railway blue with go-faster stripes! On 29th June 1937, the locomotive set a new speed record on the West Coast Main Line of 114 miles per hour on Madeley Bank north of Crewe. Unfortunately jubilation was to become consternation as the footplate team realised the train was still making 110 mph only a mile and a half from Crewe station. Urgent braking improved matters but the locomotive passed through the stations reverse curves at 57 mph, well in excess of the 20 mph limit; the resultant buffeting alarming the passengers and destroying a quantity of crockery in the dining coach!! Date: circa 1937
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Media ID 18073651
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Caledonian Coronation Fast Livery Loco Locomotive Special Speed Stripes 1937 Record Holder
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience the grandeur of railroad history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring the LMS Princess Coronation Class 6220 Coronation. This iconic locomotive, built in 1937, showcases the Caledonian Railway's distinctive blue livery with go-faster stripes. Our high-quality prints capture the intricate details and vibrant colors of this magnificent steam engine. Perfect for rail enthusiasts, home decor, or corporate offices, each print is produced using premium materials to ensure long-lasting beauty and brilliance. Bring the magic of the past into your present with Media Storehouse's collection of historical railway prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.1cm (12" x 7.5")
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 stunning photograph captures the sleek and powerful LMS Princess Coronation Class 6220 Coronation, built in 1937, adorned with a special livery of Caledonian Railway blue and go-faster stripes. The steam locomotive, a true engineering marvel of the 1930s, made railroad history on June 29, 1937, when it set a new speed record on the West Coast Main Line of 114 miles per hour on Madeley Bank north of Crewe. The footplate team's jubilation, however, was short-lived as they realized the train was still making 110 mph only a mile and a half from Crewe station. Desperate braking ensued, but the locomotive passed through the stations reverse curves at a dangerous 57 mph, well above the 20 mph limit. The resultant buffeting was alarming for passengers and resulted in the destruction of a quantity of crockery in the dining coach. Despite the mishap, the LMS Princess Coronation Class 6220 Coronation remains an iconic symbol of the golden age of steam rail travel. This photograph, taken circa 1937, is a testament to the power, speed, and excitement of this magnificent locomotive.
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