ABOUT THE PRINTS
Level of Detail
Each subject is meticulously researched and is based on the original engineering drawings, but as these are not always correct they are thoroughly checked against photographs, published facts and – if one of the class exists – making a visit to check details.
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Nuts, rivets and screws are shown correctly
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Lining, lettering and totems are scaled correctly.
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Nameplates are perfectly portrayed
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Manufacturers plates correctly portrayed
– including date and works number.
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Springs have the correct number of plates.
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Split pins are shown.
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All the detail between the frames is shown.
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Cab fittings that can be viewed through the window.
If it’s on the loco I endeavour to put it on the illustration!
Limited Edition Prints
The maximum run of any of the prints is 500, with the majority being just 250 or 350 (see individual prints for the number produced). This is well below the maximum of 850 copies allowed for a ‘Limited Edition Print’.
Print Size
The illustrations are reproduced at a scale of 8mm/foot to ensure that all the detail included can be viewed and appreciated. The B17/4 ‘Footballers’ are printed to a scale of 6mm/foot, which enabled them to be produced in smaller numbers – just 100 of each locomotive (club).
Reproduction
The prints are produced on a traditional sheet-fed offset Heidelberg press. The exception are the Footballers, which because of the low print run (100), were produced on an Indigo digital press.
Signing and Numbering
All prints are individually signed and numbered.
Ordering & Postage
Prints can be ordered online, or if preferred by post. Postal Order Form links are available throughout the site. The prints are rolled and supplied in individual postal tubes. The postal charge is per order not per print.
Payments Online
Credit card payment can only be made online – this payment is processed through PayPal, but please note that you don’t have to set up a PayPal account to pay this way.
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Sample enlargements – taken from selected illustrations.
