No.34 – May 2009

A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley

Advance orders are now being taken for this print, which will be published on Thursday 7th May 2009.

People making an advance order before this date will be entered into the draw for the first signed and numbered print (1/350). This must be made by 24:00 GMT on Wednesday 6th May 2009. Orders by post arriving on the 6th May will be accepted.

The illustration shows No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley in the condition it took the post-war record for steam traction on 23rd May 1959 – 50 years ago. (visit print page)

Rebuilt SR Battle of Britain Class
No. 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair

The print was published on Monday 20th April. (visit print page)

On Tuesday 21st April special trains were organised by the Bluebell Railway Battle of Britain Locomotive Group to thank the 300+ Club members who have helped finance the restoration of No. 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair.

These were the first passenger trains hauled by the restored locomotive. I was able to travel on the specials selling the print to 300+ Club members through the day. The Bluebell Railway lived up to its name with a great display of bluebells and primroses on the banks and in the woods along the line.

No. 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair at Sheffield Park on Tuesday 21st April hauling the 300+ Club Specials. Photo © Richard Green

Friday was the official re-naming of No. 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair at Horsted Keynes, Sussex. This was carried out by Viscount John Thurso MP, grandson of Sir Archibald Sinclair.

The presentation of the print to Viscount Thurso (on right) at the renaming ceremony. Photo © Pauline Green

As part of the ceremony I presented Viscount Thurso with a framed print. This was the print number 1/450, which was why it was not offered in a draw. The invited guest then had luncheon on the Bluebell Railway's Golden Arrow Pullman, while being hauled by No. 34059.

The locomotive entered public service the next day.

Richard Green 1/5/09

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