Not on display

j94 saddle tank

Oil Painting
1960s (made)

Black saddle tank locomotive numbered 68051, Class 0-60 with British Railway insignia is shown pulling two coal wagons. Painted from the front and left, it shows the engine in full steam with a grey cloud of steam against an orange yellow sky; bright green grass is in the foreground.

Object details

Object type
Titlej94 saddle tank (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
oil on canvas nailed to wooden support frame
Brief description
oil painting, english; 1960s
Physical description
Black saddle tank locomotive numbered 68051, Class 0-60 with British Railway insignia is shown pulling two coal wagons. Painted from the front and left, it shows the engine in full steam with a grey cloud of steam against an orange yellow sky; bright green grass is in the foreground.
Dimensions
  • Height: 50.8cm
  • Width: 61.1cm
  • Depth: 1.8cm
Object history
References: Airfix issued several versions of this kit.

One of a set of oil paintings produced for Airfix and used as the illustrations on their kit boxes and labels.
Production
england
Collection
Accession number
B.469-1997

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Record createdApril 18, 2000
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