London & South Western Railway royal train headboard
- Made:
- 1863 in unknown
Headboard, London & South Western Railway, Royal Coat-of-Arms used on the train that conveyed the Prince and Princess of Wales on their honeymoon, 10 March 1863.
The headboard of a royal train, hung at the front of the locomotive, often featured the heraldry of the royal family or family member using it.
This headboard was used at the front of the locomotive taking Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight where they were to spend their honeymoon.
Details
- Category:
- Locomotives and Rolling Stock Components
- Object Number:
- 1983-7834
- Materials:
- cast iron
- Measurements:
-
overall approx: 445 mm x 550 mm x 25 mm,
- type:
- headboard
- credit:
- British Rail, Clapham