Coasting gently into Paddington station 4-6-0 Castle No 7017 “G.J.Churchward” at the head of the Up “Torbay Express” in the late 1950s. Even though this scene is some ten years after Nationalisation every thing here is pure Great Western except the Scammell mechanical horse in the background in British Railways livery.
On Britain’s railways “Up” was always towards London so even, for instance, when a train left Kings Cross, London for Waverley,Edinburgh it took the “Down” line even though on the map it was North-bound and the train leaving Waverley would take the “Up” line South-bound to Kings Cross.
An oil painting like this on board or canvas 20″×30″ of your favourite railway subject, British, American or even French, would cost from £2000.
E-mail me on mike@transportartist.co.uk or ring 07884462140.
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Smashing job Mike,I probably rode a train just like this in the early 50’s as a young sprog on my way down to HMS Ganges in Felixstowe with my kitbag in tow…thanks for the memories…love all of your work…
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Nicely portrayed Mike, andother excellent painting. – Ted
This reminds me of David Shepherd’s work. It is excellent (both his work and yours).
– Mike Jeffries
Ground transportation vehicles built prior to and including 1949
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Cee and Chris
not my cup of tea? but i salute your collection and your talent!
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October 9th 2010 – “WEEKEND MARATHON-FEATURES”
very nice…. happy travelling.
Awesome engine and work.
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Mary
Many thanks Mary, I like the buzz that my work gives others such pleasure.
– Mike Jeffries
Super well done, congrats!
Smashing job Mike,I probably rode a train just like this in the early 50’s as a young sprog on my way down to HMS Ganges in Felixstowe with my kitbag in tow…thanks for the memories…love all of your work…