The Railway Paintings of


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Express Freight - East Coast Style

'Express Freight - East Coast Style'

The 'Scotch Goods' winds out of Kings Cross goods yard in charge of a 'Top Shed' A4 Pacific No.60032 'Gannet' as an A1 Pacific No.60136 'Alcazar' forges north heading an express passenger train shortly after leaving Kings Cross station, c1959.

This location, between Gas Works tunnel and Copenhagen tunnel, was immortalised in one of the best Ealing comedy films 'The Ladykillers'.

This picture is now available as a Limited Edition print from the Quicksilver Publishing website. Details at the bottom of the 'Gallery' page.