The Age of the Train

Poster, British Railways (Western Region), "The Age of the Train", 1980. Coloured lithgraph depicting sketches of the Stephensons' Rocket and an Intercity 125 High Speed Train in two square vignettes. Accompanying text reads "A fascinating exhibition of railways from Rocket to Inter-city 125 at Truro 17 - 22 July and Newton Abbott 24 - 30 July. A unique collection of railway items old and new to interest all the family. Models, souvenirs, things to do and see in a special exhibition train." Text across the bottom reads "This is the age of the train", alongside the British Rail double arrow logo. In small print at the bottom of the poster are the words "Until 30 July 1980". Inscription in pencil at top left reads "1053".