Express Freight

Painting, oil on canvas, original artwork for British Railways (London Midland Region) poster 'Express Freight', by Barber, about 1953. Depicts a British Railways Standard class 2-6-0 steam locomotive hauling a goods train at night, with the footplate lit by the orange glow from the firebox. The train is passing a goods siding, with factories in the background. Beyond are the rooftops of buildings and factories, set against the night sky. Signed by the artist at bottom right. Unframed.