'The Last Hurrah' - Limited Edition Fine Art Float Frame

'The Last Hurrah'

Having taken over the train at Edinburgh, Class 55 Deltic 55008 ‘The Green Howards’ stands at Newcastle Central station in the early hours of 30th December 1981 (02.45) with the Up ‘Night Aberdonian’.

This was the locomotive’s last revenue-earning service; it was withdrawn the following day with brake-block issues and flat batteries at Finsbury Park MPD. Three days after this photograph was taken, the remaining Deltics were withdrawn from BR service. Just 20 years after their introduction swept away the Gresley Pacifics, they were themselves replaced by High Speed Trains. This is probably one of the last photographs, if not the last, of this locomotive in British Rail Service.

Some BRUTEs and trollies can be seen further down the platform, as is the obligatory Gateshead-based Class 03 shunter next to some parcels carriages behind the loco. The shunter and the carriages were ever-present and became the stuff of 'Legends'!

What is the Fine Art Float Frame?

The Fine Art Float Frame combines Fine Art Cotton Smooth paper that "floats" above the back of the frame. We offer only one size for this product, a 20" x 16" Frame with a 16" x 12" print. The frame comes with an enhanced hanging system. Further details can be found here.

This product is delivered by DPD courier.

Limited Edition - only 55 available

This is a Limited Edition product, with only 55 being made - each with a Limited Edition Certificate. When they're gone, they're gone!