Title - The Last Steam Locomotive to be Built by British Railways 1825-1960
Location - Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Artist - Studio Seven
Description - A stylish poster incorporating Britain's oldest and newest steam locomotives and the years 1825 and 1960, used to advertise a special event at Swindon Works on March 18th 1960 for the Western Region to show off it's new Diesel locomotives while at the same time hosting the naming ceremony for Standard Class 9F 92220 "Evening Star", the last steam locomotive to be built by British Railways. It was named that afternoon by Keith Grand of the British Transport Commission.
Year Published - 1960
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm)
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: A/A-, un-conserved.
Not folded, minor surface creases. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
