3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) London Midland Region (LMR), promoting the first main line service in Britain to operate all freight and passenger services by electric traction. 1955 saw the completion of electrification of the Manchester-Sheffield-Wath lines, creating the country's first all-electric main line. Artwork by V Welch.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10174059
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