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British rail poster by Terrence Cuneo vintage
British Railways advertising poster from 1957 titled "Progress," featuring artwork by the distinguished artist Terence Cuneo. The poster's subtitle reads: "Every week British Railways Modernisation Plan goes further ahead".
Details of the Poster
Artist: Terence Cuneo (1907-1996), a notable British painter known for his railway scenes and official artwork for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Year of Publication: 1957.
Original Purpose: The image was originally commissioned by British Railways for the cover of the Unilever magazine Progress, Winter issue 1957-1958, and later used as a general advertising poster.
Depicted Scene: The artwork shows the interior of the Swindon Works in England, depicting the construction of a new Warship class diesel-hydraulic locomotive. An engine is shown being lowered into the locomotive by an overhead gantry.
Symbolism: The image captures the transition from steam to diesel power as part of the 1954 British Railways Modernisation Plan. In the background, on a raised platform, sits the historic 1837 Great Western Railway 2-2-2 locomotive North Star, symbolizing the railway's heritage alongside its future. |
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