
3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
Railway photographer Bishop Eric Treacy on the footplate of the preserved A3 Clas 6-6-2 steam locomotive No 4472 'Flying Scotsman', c 1970s. Treacy (1907-1978) was often allowed special acces to areas denied to many railway photographers. He also befriended many of the footplate crews, occasionally persuading them to create special smoke effects for the camera.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10322318
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