Great Northern Railway Royal Train Headboard

Made:
1846-1922 in unknown
maker:
Great Northern Railway

Headboard, Great Northern Railway Royal Train. Reputed to have been carried by Great Northern Loco No.1. Wood.

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.

Details

Category:
Railway Heraldry
Object Number:
2011-7142
Materials:
wood (unidentified), paint and lacquer
Measurements:
overall: 515 mm x 600 mm x 25 mm,
type:
headboard
credit:
British Transport Commission